Thompson Island Outward Bound is the leader in outdoor adventure education. Located in the Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area, we serve students from ages 12-17. Our course area includes Massachusetts Bay to Cape Ann.  Students sail, kayak, and climb ropes courses. Our programs help develop confidence and leadership skills.

Boston Harbor Sea Kayaking and Climbing
On this 12-day course join 9 new friends and your instructors on a sea kayaking adventure in the Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area. You will
explore by day in your tandem sea-kayaks and camp by night on an island in the park. Learn kayak paddling and safety skills together with camping
and cooking skills. Work together as a team. Challenge yourself as you climb the 62' Alpine Tower on Thompson Island. Students learn environmental
stewardship from their experiences as well as interactions with National Park Rangers and participate in a service project.
For Girls 12-13: Connecting with Courage® is a course that helps empower girls while developing a strong sense of self and compassion for others. Working together
as a team, girls develop leadership and teambuilding skills.
Dates Course # Course Area Applica tion Fee Tuition
June 27 - July 8 CWC128 Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area $95 $2,040
July 18 - July 29 CWC132 Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area $95 $2,040
August 5 - August 16 CWC136 Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area $95 $2,040
For Boys 12-13: Passages® is a course that helps boys develop compassion and confidence while learning to work collaboratively to solve problems. Working
together as a team, boys develop leadership and teambuilding skills.
Dates Course # Course Area Applica tion Fee Tuition
June 27 - July 8 OBPA128 Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area $95 $2,040
July 18 - July 29 OBPA132 Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area $95 $2,040
August 5 - August 16 OBPA136 Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area $95 $2,040

Boston Harbor Sailing and Climbing
On this 12-day course join 10 new friends and your instructors on a 30-foot pulling boat for an adventure in the Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area.
You will explore islands throughout the harbor and sleep on your boat. Learn navigation and seamanship skill. Work together as a team. Challenge yourself as
you climb the 62’ Alpine Tower on Thompson Island. Students learn environmental stewardship from their experiences as well as interactions with National
Park Rangers and participate in a service project.
For Girls 12-13: Connecting with Courage® is a course that helps empower girls while developing a strong sense of self and compassion for others. Working together
as a team, girls develop leadership and teambuilding skills.
Dates Course # Course Area Applica tion Fee Tuition
June 27 - July 8 CWC126 Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area $95 $2,040
July 18 - July 29 CWC130 Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area $95 $2,040
August 5 - August 16 CWC134 Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area $95 $2,040
For Boys 12-13: Passages® is a course that helps boys develop compassion and confidence while learning to work collaboratively to solve problems. Working
together as a team, boys develop leadership and teambuilding skills.
Dates Course # Course Area Applica tion Fee Tuition
June 27 - July 8 OBPA130 Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area $95 $2,040
July 18 - July 29 OBPA134 Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area $95 $2,040
August 5 - August 16 OBPA138 Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area $95 $2,040

Environmental Expeditions – Co-ed Sailing, Ages 14-17
On this 14-day course join 10 new co-ed friends and your instructors on a 30-foot pulling boat for an adventure in the Boston Harbor Islands National
Park Area and Massachusetts Bay. You will explore marine habitat throughout your sail from Boston Harbor to Cape Ann and sleep by night on your boat.
Learn navigation and seamanship skills. Work together as a team. Challenge yourself as you climb the 62’ Alpine Tower on Thompson Island. Students
learn environmental stewardship, visit the Maritime Heritage Center in Gloucester, whale watch with an interpretive naturalist, and explore the ecology and
natural history of Massachusetts Bay.
Dates Course # Course Area Applica tion Fee Tuition
July 12 - July 25 OBEE44 Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area/Mass. Bay $95 $2,390
August 2 - August 15 OBEE45 Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area/Mass. Bay $95 $2,390

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