Outward Bound Hong Kong

OBHK operates according to a set of clearly defined core values and principles.

Commitment and respect for self, others and the environment
Ability to own your decisions, choices, actions and consequences

To act with honesty
To be true to your values (say what you do, do what you say)

To dream to be and do your best
The initiative and courage to follow your dream
The perseverance to continually strive to be your best

To be humble
To respect different people, cultures, beliefs and opinions.

Self Reliance
Physical Fitness
Compassion
Craftsmanship

Design Principles are the elements that are used to design programmes to meet the Core Objectives and to define instructor responsibilities and tasks.

A sequence of activities
Facilitated learning opportunities – action, reflection and transfer

Unfamiliar settings
Uncertain outcomes
Success as well as failure

Supportive approach
Managed risk
Clearly defined expectations

Environmental awareness
Peak experiences

Working together to achieve a common goal
Cooperation
Interdependence
Group independence

Community – belonging, interdependence
Assisting or helping others

Core Objectives define the basic purpose of all Outward Bound courses.
The following objectives are included in programme design and delivery.

A participant will be given opportunities to explore and develop:

Self-awareness
Self-confidence
Personal responsibility for their decisions, actions, choices and consequences
The potential to be excellent

A participant will be given opportunities to explore and develop:

Social awareness
Positive relationships
Communications skills
Compassion for others
Respect for diversity and differences

A participant will be given opportunities to explore and develop:

A sense of community – belonging, interdependence
A willingness to help and serve others
Volunteerism
Learning about, caring for and acting for the environment

A participant will be given opportunities to explore and develop:

Value forming experiences
Their own, other peoples and Outward Bound values
The influence of values on their lives

Outward Bound® uses experiential learning, that is, "learning-by-participating", which is a powerful tool for developing and sustaining critical attitudes, skills and behaviours. Its success is based on creating a dynamic and engaging environment in which participants take ownership for their learning and growth. The experiential learning process of "Plan, Do, Review and Apply" is as follows:

The great outdoors resembles the changing and unpredictable world. Teams are presented with different challenging activities and problem-solving situations

Through planning, doing, co-operation, support and encourgement, the close-knit teams experience a series of physical, mental and social challenges under the watchful eye of experienced trainers. However, none of the activities are beyond their capacity.