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Epic adventures in the UK's wildest locations
Don't miss out - book your 2024 adventure now
Our Adventure fund offers up to 75% funding

Life is full of key moments.

Make this summer one of them.

Summer gives you the space and opportunity to stop, pause and reflect... but also the time do more of what you love, try something new or start to discover who you really are.

Is it time to learn to believe in yourself? This is what happens on an Outward Bound adventure. Discover different ways to have fun. Make new friends. Go out and explore the wild.

An Outward Bound summer camp will help you step outside your comfort zone. We will show you who you truly are - giving you the confidence to realise your ambitions and achieve your goals.

Away from the distractions of everyday life, this is a unique adventure like no other. Pitch your tent under the stars, conquer mountains with mates, paddle across lakes and spend time in nature.

You can be more than you think.

Our Adventure levels

Our adventures are grouped by age and they start at age 10 and go up to age 22. Whether you’re looking for your first few days in the wilderness or an epic 19 day adventure, we have something for you.

We’re in the best places for adventure in the UK - the Lake District, Scotland and Wales. Adventures are also levelled to suit experience.

Basecamp

First wilderness experience or first time away from home on your own? A supportive, but challenging and adventurous experience.

Ridge

Already have outdoors experience, such as Scouts or Guides, or been to Outward Bound before? More challenge brings more fun and more discovery.

Summit

Experience of outdoor expeditions and camping in the wild? High levels of personal challenge plus the unique opportunity to lead your own expedition.

Pinnacle

Previous experience of outdoors and camping or already been on an Outward Bound Adventure? Explore deep into the wild and sleep under canvas every night.

CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE

Pick from a range of short 5-day centre-based adventures to full-blown 14-day expeditions. The start date, location and duration is up to you.
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5 Day Adventure 10-12 years old

A perfect first experience, 4 nights based at centre.

Adventure level: Basecamp Basecamp First wilderness experience or first time away from home on your own? A supportive, but challenging and adventurous experience.
Icon/Date Created with Sketch. Courses start from: 1 Jul 2024
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5 Day Adventure 13-15 years old

No experience needed, 4 nights away and 1 night on expedition.

Adventure level: Basecamp Basecamp First wilderness experience or first time away from home on your own? A supportive, but challenging and adventurous experience.
Icon/Date Created with Sketch. Courses start from: 1 Jul 2024
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5 Day Adventure 16-17 years old

Explore the outdoors, 4 nights away and 1 night on expedition.

Adventure level: Basecamp Basecamp First wilderness experience or first time away from home on your own? A supportive, but challenging and adventurous experience.
Icon/Date Created with Sketch. Courses start from: 15 Jul 2024
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7 Day Adventure 10-12 years old

For outdoor fans, 6 nights away, a cook out and 1 night on expedition.

Adventure level: Ridge Ridge Already have outdoors experience, such as Scouts or Guides, or been to Outward Bound before? More challenge brings more fun and more discovery.
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7 Day Adventure 13-15 years old

More challenging adventures, 6 nights away, 2 x separate nights on expedition.

Adventure level: Ridge Ridge Already have outdoors experience, such as Scouts or Guides, or been to Outward Bound before? More challenge brings more fun and more discovery.
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7 Day Adventure 16-17 years old

Ready for anything? A bigger adventure, 6 nights away, 2 nights on expedition.

Adventure level: Ridge Ridge Already have outdoors experience, such as Scouts or Guides, or been to Outward Bound before? More challenge brings more fun and more discovery.
Icon/Date Created with Sketch. Courses start from: 22 Jul 2024
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14 Day Adventure 13-15 years old

For experienced adventurers and campers, 13 nights away, multi-day expeditions.

Adventure level: Summit Summit Experience of outdoor expeditions and camping in the wild? High levels of personal challenge plus the unique opportunity to lead your own expedition.
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14 Day Adventure 16-17 years old

For those looking for longer adventures, 13 nights away, multi-day expeditions.

Adventure level: Summit Summit Experience of outdoor expeditions and camping in the wild? High levels of personal challenge plus the unique opportunity to lead your own expedition.
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19 Day Adventure 16-17 years old

For dedicated and aspiring young adventurers, 18 nights away, all under canvas.

Adventure level: Pinnacle Pinnacle Previous experience of outdoors and camping or already been on an Outward Bound Adventure? Explore deep into the wild and sleep under canvas every night.
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19 Day Adventure 18-22 years old

For dedicated adventurers, ready for anything. 18 nights away, all under canvas.

Adventure level: Pinnacle Pinnacle Previous experience of outdoors and camping or already been on an Outward Bound Adventure? Explore deep into the wild and sleep under canvas every night.
Icon/Date Created with Sketch. Courses start from: 1 Jul 2024
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Fund your adventure

We won't let money stand in the way.
Whether you need a little, or a lot of, financial support to make your summer adventure happen, we can help.
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