#FutureProofYOUth
300,000＋
Hong Kong Youth since 1970
means generations that can build a #StrongerHongKong.
#WellBeing
means ensuring that our future generations are feeling good and functioning well and therefore can take care of their own physical and mental well-being and face challenges with confidence.
#SocialInclusion
means making future generations that can take care of one another, recognize and appreciate differences and work together to achieve common goals.
#FutureSkills
means providing youth with the skills and work ethic that allow them to contribute and adapt to a changing workplace and make Hong Kong's economy competitive.
Why Outward Bound Hong Kong?
As part of the Outward Bound International network - represented in 35 countries – OBHK have access to expertise across the globe, which informs and develops ours and OBI’s ‘good practice’ philosophy.
Outward Bound Hong Kong have been accredited by AEE since 2011.
AEE is an international organisation that reviews and accredits Outdoor Educational Organisations who meet their international standards. The standards – over 250 of them – look at all areas of operation to ensure the viability of the organisation.
We are the largest outdoor instructor training school in Hong Kong.
Why Outdoor Experiential Learning?
Did you know...?
of land in Hong Kong has been designated as country parks and there are some incredible and inspiring landscapes. They provide the best classroom for our high-impact courses.
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What we do
Educational Framework
We focus on developing the elements of our Educational Framework so that participants can transfer their development back to their daily lives and contribute fully.
Developing Individuals
Confidence
Self-awareness
Responsibility
Building Community
Compassion
Communication
Leadership
Connecting with Nature
Appreciation & Understanding
Wellbeing
Sense of Place
Risk
Management
Our job is to manage the risks so that participants remain focused on their own journey of discovery. We have developed systems and procedures which allow them to do just that.
As part of the Outward Bound International network - represented in 35 countries – OBHK has access to global expertise, which informs and develops ours and OBI’s ‘good practice’ philosophy. To maintain such standards, OBI reviews all schools - every two years - risk management strategies, in 4 key areas: Financial Risk, Safety Risk, Reputational Risk and Legal Risk. OBHK was last inspected in February 2023 and received outstanding feedback in all 4 areas.
Outward Bound Hong Kong has been accredited by AEE since 2011. AEE is an international organisation that reviews and accredits Outdoor Educational Organisations that meet their international standards. The standards – over 250 of them – look at all operation areas to ensure the organization's viability. OBHK was reviewed in March of 2023, for which we received very positive feedback, and we look forward to receiving continued accreditation for the next 5 years.
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External Safety Committee
Since 1994 Outward Bound has convened an external Safety Committee made up of relevant professionals such as doctors, teachers, industrialists, and barristers. The committee symbolizes the board and management's dedication to best industry practices, attention to risk management, and a strong belief in the value of independent safety perspectives.
Essential Components
Our People
highly trained staff who can facilitate learning in the outdoor environment
Our Process
an intentional learning process based on research and proven to be effective
Our Place
delivery in inspirational natural environments that provide challenge
How we do it
