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Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center provides outdoor adventure and experiential learning programs for young people. Programs are designed to inspire leadership and teamwork. The following summer programs are offered among the Boston Harbor Harbor Islands. Other youth programs are offered in the park throughout the year.
Connecting with Courage
The Connecting with Courage program is designed for 12 to 13-year-old girls. On a Connecting with Courage course (which include sailing, backpacking, climbing, kayaking, or canoeing), you’ll meet 7 to 10 other girls who, just like you, want to share their ideas, challenge themselves physically, express their emotions, speak their minds and build their self-confidence.
Passages
Passages is a special kind of program for 12 to 13-year-old boys that combines adventure and learning new skills with teamwork and independence. Depending on the course you choose, you’ll be on the waters of Boston Harbor or in the mountains of New Hampshire. There will be 7 to 10 other guys with you as you sail, backpack, kayak, climb, hike, or canoe.
Environmental Expeditions
These coed Environmental Expeditions focus on sailing and marine biology. You and 8 to 10 other co-ed students will be trained in the fundamentals of seamanship including chart reading, navigation and sail theory. You’ll learn to set up tarps, handle an oar, read a compass, cook afloat, and set anchor. You’ll spend 14 days exploring miles of Massachusetts Bay, from the Boston Harbor Islands to the shores of Cape Ann.
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