Mission & Values

Outward Bound Atlanta inspires young people through challenging experiences to build confidence, compassion and community.

The following principles are integral to our heritage and mission.

The first four are called the Four Pillars:
Physical Fitness - Building the physical and emotional stamina to meet challenges
Craftsmanship - Modeling quality and intention in one’s actions
Self-Reliance - Being resourceful, recognizing and applying personal strengths
Compassion - Selflessly engaging in the welfare and dignity of others
Diversity - Embracing people’s differences as sources of learning and growth
Safety - Managing risk for physical and emotional safety in everything we do
Service - Acting selflessly to meet the needs of others and our environment
Courage - Taking risks to achieve goals and stand up for universal well-being
Leadership - Foster Outward Bound values in all who come in contact with us
Environmental Stewardship - Preserving our natural world for posterity