History
The first Outward Bound School was opened in Aberdovey, Wales in 1941 by Lawrence Holt and Kurt Hahn. Its founding mission was to give young seamen the ability to survive harsh conditions at sea by teaching confidence and tenacity. The name Outward Bound came from the nautical expression that refers to the moment a ship leaves the pier.
The first Outward Bound school in the United States was started in Colorado in 1961. Today, Outward Bound has 44 schools and reports serving 100,000 students each year.
See Also
National Outdoor Leadership School