Univision's sister television network Telefutura has produced an in-depth, Spanish-language segment on our network of public Expeditionary Learning schools, our mission, and our unique approach to education. "En Tu Comunidad" features NYC Outward Bound's Strategic Sponsorship Officer Deborah Castillero, our Validus Preparatory Academy's Principal Javier Ocampo, and our Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School's Assistant Principal Jenny Rodriguez.
Want to Climb?
- Our climbing wall is the highest in the City.
- Open climbing season is from late March – November.
- Students from our network schools climb for free.
PUBLIC CLIMBS
NYC Outward Bound offers to the public climbing sessions on our five-story climbing wall in Long Island City, the tallest outdoor climbing wall in the City. Sessions are available every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings from 5:30-9:30, beginning March 27th.
To Register:
Click here to register online. A portion of your proceeds goes toward funding free climbing for NYC public school students. Entry limited to 30 people/day.
STUDENT CLIMBS FOR OUR NETWORK SCHOOLS
Students at any of NYC Outward Bound’s network schools are eligible to climb for free by arranging a trip well in advance of the climbing day. Click here to learn more about what your school must do to set up a climbing session and join our Student Climbing Facebook page here.
GROUP CLIMBS
If you are interested in group climbing sessions, we customize programs to meet your organization’s needs and budget. Click here to learn more.
What We Provide:
We provide the instructors and the equipment for you to climb at your skill level. From learning the basics and honing your skills to finding the most challenging route to the top, NYC Outward Bound provides the support you will need to learn, grow, and meet your climbing goals in a non-competitive, inclusive environment.
Restrictions:
Minimum age 12. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.
Bad Weather:
We generally keep the wall open in light rain, but steady rain and other weather may require a cancellation. In case of bad weather, check this page for updates on potential cancellations. Weather calls will be at 3:30 pm on the day of the climb.
Recent News
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Univision/Telefutura Explores NYC Outward Bound Schools January 10, 2012 -
NY1 Covers WHEELS' College Application March December 17, 2011New York 1 features our Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School's first graduating class of seniors, who marched with NYC Schools Chancellor Walcott through crowds of community supporters to the post office, where they mailed in their college applications. 100% of WHEELS students are on track to graduate and 100% have submitted their college applications. Watch the video here.
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Nick News Covers BCS Expedition 'Why Gas the Geese?' November 15, 2011We're on Nickelodeon News - at least, our Brooklyn School for Collaborative Studies' 6th grade English Language Arts and Environmental Science class is. Their learning expedition "Why Gas the Geese?" is featured seven minutes into the film. Guiding questions for this expedition included "What problems does overpopulation of geese cause?" and "Do humans have to become predators?"
