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
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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
Environmental Studies Expeditions
Experiential camping and backpacking trips that occur year-round. These trips range from day trips to 20+ day expeditions!
Diverse Outdoor Leaders Institute
Training Outdoor Leaders from culturally diverse backgrounds. For more information and to apply to the next cohort please click below.
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.
Youth Advisory Council
A youth led program that develops conservation and leadership skills
Teach Me to Camp
Values Clarification, Goal Setting, and Camping Education for families from underrepresented communities
JEDI Trainings
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Trainings for outdoor agencies looking to create a more diverse and inclusive agency
for all
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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OUTDOOR CAREERS IN CONSERVATION
STEWARDSHIP ETHICS & LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLES
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