Mission

NYC Outward Bound Schools partners with over 70 public schools across NYC to engage students in equitable, immersive and joyful learning that prepares them to thrive in community, college and career. We intentionally serve a diverse population of the City’s young people and put principles of equity and inclusion at the center of our work. By working with networks of schools and partnering with NYC’s Department of Education, we aim to make real and systemic changes in NYC's schools. Our student-centered model integrates social, emotional and academic development (SEAD) — all critical components of student success — and we partner closely with schools to help ensure students have voice and choice in what they learn. We coach educators and school leaders to implement relevant and engaging learning into their classrooms and increase student sense of belonging through Crew, our signature advisory structure. We also provide opportunities for students to develop leadership skills through our outdoor adventure programs. Together, our supports help students graduate with a solid postsecondary plan, prepared to thrive in college, career and life. In fact, students who attend schools that fully embrace our model are much more likely to graduate high school on-time, and to enroll and persist in college.