Kurt hahn, a distinguished German educator, who felt that the classical school curriculum was inadequate to develop a well-rounded individual. He first experimented with his educational ideas befor WWII while he was the headmaster of a famous school, Gordonstoun in Scotland. The first Outward Bound® center was founded in Britain in 1941, using sea training to help British seamen at risk develop character and courage during World War II.
Outward Bound® remains the largest and most established non-profit-making organisation in the world specialishing in out door experiential education with more than 50 training centres in over 30 countries.
In 1970, Outward Bound® Hong Kong was founded to continue the international efforts, with an aim to provide all-round development for the local people.
The Meaning of "Outward Bound"
The expression of "Outward Bound®" refers to the moment a ship lifts its anchor, leaving the safety of the harbour and heading for the open sea. In the same way, Outward Bound® removes you from you "comfort zone" and temporarily takes you off into the great outdoors.
