Frequently Asked Questions

OBA offers programs for both students and adults; schools, organizations and corporations. Through our school-based programs with the Atlanta Public School System alone, we will reach nearly 2600 students in 2006. Our school-based programs work with students in the 5th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grades.

Team buffers the transition from elementary to middle school for 5th grade students by using a low elements ropes course, and subsequent learning activities, to teach them how to communicate effectively, accept others, make positive and difficult choices and understand the value of perseverance.

Transitions is a year long program that lays the groundwork for successful matriculation into high school for 8th grade students by focusing on leadership development, compassion, appreciation of diversity, moral courage, and pride.

Endure supports students in their first year of high school and focuses on endurance, moral courage and perseverance utilizing a high-elements ropes course and subsequent learning activities.

Lead focuses on the full development of 10th grade students. Students travel to the mountains of North Carolina for a four-day expedition, which equips them with skills necessary to make sound career decisions that match their academic competencies with real life academic and vocational opportunities.

At this time, our programs are all contract-based through public school systems and through other private organizations. We do offer open-enrollment programs through our parent organization, North Carolina Outward Bound. For more information on open-enrollment, contact 866-696-6262.

For more information on getting Outward Bound Atlanta school-based programs in your school, contact Donald J. Doran at ddoran@obatlanta.org.

Visit our employment page for more information on employment opportunities with Outward Bound Atlanta and North Carolina Outward Bound.

OBA AmeriCorps members receive a stipend or living allowance of $1000/month. They also receive a $4725 education award for completing the program.

AmeriCorps is a national service movement designed for engaging United States citizens in structured community service.

OBA AmeriCorps service hours are from 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, with some weekend requirements.

OBA AmeriCorps members serve for 10 months (September-June).

OBA AmeriCorps members facilitate Outward Bound experiential education initiatives with metro Atlanta youth, assist with OBA’s Transitions Program, which serves Atlanta Public School 8th graders, complete environmental service projects, and support all other OBA programs.

Founded in 1941, Outward Bound is the oldest, largest and most recognized wilderness leadership organization in the world. Outward Bound Professional has been delivering corporate and organizational training programs for more than 30 years and has 57 offices in 32 countries.

Yes, if the needs center on team development, improving work processes and communication skills, and leadership training. Our programs are tailored to address your organization’s specific goals and objectives.

Yes. Programs can be scheduled in virtually any location and at any time of the year. Outward Bound wilderness base camps, conference centers, office buildings or other client-specific locations can be utilized.

We focus on improving the success of your business or organization. We will perform a thorough pre-program assessment and work with your organization to determine specific desired outcomes. Our goal is to have a positive impact on your business that can be measured and evaluated.

Our facilitators represent a variety of professional backgrounds and are chosen based on the specific needs of our clients. The average age is 40 and all have experience in facilitation, consulting and organizational development, technical outdoor skills and human resource training.

Our goal is to help you succeed. Whether it is developing programs from the ground up or using our skills and expertise to fit into an existing program, we have extensive experience in both areas.

Our customized programs can combine both a conference room setting and outdoor environment. Our clients vary in age, gender and physical ability. A successful program requires teamwork, effective communication and commitment, not physical strength or endurance.