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Outward Bound Canada
For centuries, the term “outward bound” described a ship as it left the harbour and headed out to face the challenges and risks of the open sea. For the sailors, it implied commitment to a long journey, and of course, adventure. Today “Outward Bound” means much more than this. The idea was that of Kurt Hahn, an inspired educator. From his desire to ignite and sustain the inner strengths of youth, he developed a philosophy that used adventure and community service as training vehicles through which youth could mature and develop a sense of responsibility and compassion. He sought financial support in order to make such experiences available to all youth. In 1941, the first Outward Bound courses were launched in Wales for sailors, students, apprentices and cadets. Holt believed in training “not for the sea, but through the sea”. All Outward Bound programs use the challenges and inspiration of the natural environment – rivers, lakes, mountains and oceans – to bring out the best in everyone. Our core values are unquestionable, and the philosophy behind Outward Bound has remained consistent for over sixty years. In Hahn’s words: “I regard it as the foremost task of education to ensu.
Toronto 1% for the Planet
The record
- Headquarters
- Toronto
- Website
- www.outwardbound.ca
- Focus
- Climate Energy, Land Conservation
- Bioregion
- Great Lakes St Lawrence
Nearby organizations
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- The Save Movement (Plant Based Treaty)2 miles away
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- Amici Camping CharityToronto
- Appalachian CorridorEastman Québec
- Architecture Sans Frontières QuébecMontréal
- ArcticStern SailingMontreal
- Aventure Écotourisme QuébecLaval
- B Local OntarioGuelph
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- “ALGA” Public Association for the Protection of Stray AnimalsChișinău
- 1 Million WomenSydney
- 1% for the PlanetBurlington, VT
- 1000 Friends of WisconsinStevens Point, WI
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