The term OUTWARD BOUND originally comes from seafaring and describes a ship that is ready to sail in port. In this context, OUTWARD BOUND means for us to prepare children and young people for the great journey out into life. Be ready for an active and responsible life!

“A ship is in the harbor, but that’s not what it was built for.”

With this philosophy and the associated holistic concept, OUTWARD BOUND is successfully represented in over 35 countries worldwide. With over 75 years of experience, OUTWARD BOUND GERMANY is Germany’s oldest experiential educational institution.

Guiding principle of OUTWARD BOUND schools worldwide

As a recognised provider of child and youth welfare, we support more than 8,000 pupils, trainees, students and groups of social institutions every year in their individual development and in working together in groups.

The following mission statement formulates the values of OUTWARD BOUND Germany, marks the goals that are pursued in the courses and names the essential components of our way of working.