Partners
- NYC Outward Bound has schools in all five of the City’s boroughs.
- There are over 150 Expeditionary Learning schools across the country.
- EL schools help students discover the the excitement & joy of learning.
New York City Outward Bound: Our Lead Partner
The Kurt Hahn School is operated by New York City Outward Bound in partnership with the NYC Department of Education. New York City Outward Bound supports a growing network of Expeditionary Learning Schools in NYC and brings demanding academics, community and character to public schools in all five boroughs. More about NYC Outward Bound can be found at www.nycoutwardbound.org, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nycoutwardbound, or on Twitter at NYCOutwardBound.
Expeditionary Learning
The Kurt Hahn School is part of a national network of Expeditionary Learning schools that are based on the educational principles of Outward Bound. Expeditionary Learning schools deliver demanding academics through “learning expeditions”, which are hands-on, real-world projects that meet state and district standards. These projects inspire students to solve actual problems through original research and with the help of experts, who guide the process. They also provide intensive and individualized support in the development of student character and good citizenship, and in the building of a positive school culture. More about Expeditionary Learning can be found at www.elschools.org.
Kurt Hahn: Our Inspiration
Kurt Hahn founded Outward Bound in 1941, was a key figure in the development of experiential education, and was renowned for his faith in young people to rise to almost any challenge. He also believed in the power of educational experiences to help young people make the right choices in the most difficult of circumstances. For more information, please visit kurthahn.org.
“There is more in us than we know. If we can be made to see it, perhaps, for the rest of our lives we will be unwilling to settle for less.”
—Kurt Hahn, Founder of Outward Bound
