Official Site for the Outward Bound USA National Organization We are a non-profit organization serving people of all backgrounds through challenge & discovery. Outward Bound USA is a national network of regional schools with a shared mission of Changing Lives through Challenge and Discovery. Outward Bound serves over 50,000 individuals annually in experiential learning environments ranging from city classrooms to remote wilderness settings. Outward Bound serves students of all ages and circumstances and through a shared experience that enables participants to accomplish more than they ever thought possible. Outward Bound is dedicated to providing the highest caliber of experiential learning and education programs that create a sense of purpose, confidence and compassion within our students.