By Alumna Dakota Z., Intercept Program  Day 27: Awakening quickly to the sound of watch alarms, you eventually sit up in your sleeping bag mentally preparing yourself for the last full day. Luckily, your group has been staying in a... READ MORE

By Alumna Dakota Z., Intercept Program  Day 22: In amusement, you awaken to several giggly group mates in their sleeping bags that also resemble caterpillars. The night before, your group ended up paddling a good distance past your campsite, so... READ MORE

By Alumna Dakota Z., Intercept Program  Day 15: The day you have nervously anticipated is finally here. Your first full day of your solo experience… The term “solo” might seem quite scary to those who are used to being surrounded... READ MORE

By Alumna Dakota Z, Intercept Program Day 8: In the blink of an eye, day eight has arrived. You’ve paddled several miles on the Suwannee River and you’ve mastered the perfect way to sleep comfortably in your tent. You awaken... READ MORE

Anne Hersman began working with Outward Bound in 2013 as an intern for students who are “at-risk.” Previously she had been substitute teaching after receiving her teaching certificate. It was during this time that she realized her students had issues... READ MORE