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Nature is a necessity for all communities.

Our Vision

OBA will ensure that youth from diverse communities will have access to nature, environmental education, leadership development and preparation for careers in conservation.

Our Mission

Changing lives of diverse youth through challenging outdoor learning experiences.

OBA News

Check out our most recent news below.

Apr 14, 2020

OBA creates Food Bank to support community during COVID-19 pandemic

Pasadena, California - Outward Bound Adventures is responding to the needs of the community by partnering with the Los Angeles Food Bank...

Who We Are

Outward Bound Adventures (OBA) was founded in 1962 in Northwest Pasadena by four educators who strongly believed their students would benefit from time spent in nature. Today, Outward Bound Adventures is the oldest nonprofit in the nation dedicated to engaging youth, families, and young adults of color in culturally relevant outdoor experiences

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Our Programs

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Explore

Environmental Studies Expeditions

Experiential camping and backpacking trips that occur year-round. These trips range from day trips to 20+ day expeditions!

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Lead

Diverse Outdoor Leaders Institute

Training Outdoor Leaders from culturally diverse backgrounds. For more information and to apply to the next cohort please click below.

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Teach

Environmental Restoration Teams

Provides youth 16 years and older who are interested in outdoor conservation with short to long term paid hands-on work experience.

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Grow

Youth Advisory Council

A youth led program that develops conservation and leadership skills

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Learn

Teach Me to Camp

Values Clarification, Goal Setting, and Camping Education for families from underrepresented communities

OBA's SEVEN AREAS OF FOCUS

Relying upon our history and experience, we have integrated these seven areas of focus into each of our programs. We found that they are the most successful at affecting education and behavior in youth and families.

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ECO - LITERACY

CULTURAL LITERACY

COMMUNITY BUILDING

PHYSICAL

CHALLENGE

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

OUTDOOR CAREERS IN CONSERVATION

STEWARDSHIP ETHICS & LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLES

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