Hrvatska škola Outward Bound

Students from OB Finland on adventure course in Croatia

Outward Bound courses in Croatia are becoming infamous in the world. Proof of this is a “Discovery adventure, ” a 5-day Outward Bound course that OBC conducted for students of experiential outdoor education from Finland. These students are studying the Outward Bound method, experiential learning through a challenging and adventurous outdoor activities. Having previous experience with Outward...

American School from Zagreb is Outward Bound!

This summer, from 13-16.9.2010 forty or so grade-school kids from the American School of Zagreb have experienced what it means to be Outward Bound! They left their homes and families and set off into the unknown. And what did they find? The beginning is always the hardest. Especially when it is seasoned with the inevitable false expectations. The camp of Pučko otvoreno učilište ”Luša”...

Sea Adventure in Brodarica

From August 26. to August 31, 2010. OBC program “Sea Adventure” took place in the summer resort of Pučko Otvoreno Učilište, Luša”in Brodarica near Šibenik. Participants were children from homes for children Zagreb and “Maestral” from Split together with high-school graduates form Zagreb. Participants had the opportunity to face the challenges of rock climbing in the...

HŠOB obilježila početak Međunarodne godine mladih

Međunarodna godina mladih održava se od 12. kolovoza 2010. do 11. kolovoza 2011 i svi snosimo odgovornost da se uključimo. Zašto međunarodna godina mladih? Glavna skupština UN-a je u prosincu 2009. usvojila rezoluciju 64/134 kojom proglašava Međunarodnu godinu mladih s namjerom da potakne snažniju integraciju pitanja važnih mladima u globalne, regionalne, nacionalne i lokalne razvojne strategije....

Outward Bound course for Singaporean students

Cooperation with Outward Bound Singapore resulted in the overseas program for Singapore students, fully lead by Outward Bound Croatia. In this way, the Singapore students are encouraged to learn about the world and discover something new about themselves. OBC provided a challenging 8-day program that took place in Lika and the Velebit mountain with the spectacular ending on the Plitvice Lakes. Students...

Outward Bound i Maestral oživili Slobodnu Dalmaciju

HŠOB na Roti Palagruzoni! Morski program započet u svibnju ove godine sa štičenicima doma Maestral iz Kaštela kraj Splita, nastavljen je sve do velikog finala – tradicionale regate – Ruta Palagruža. Program je izveden u dvije etape. U prvoj su polaznici proveli nekoliko dana na brodu Slobodna Dalmacija učeći osnovne pomorske vještine, jedrenje, navigaciju, radio-komunikaciju i sl. Tijekom...

Zurich International School na OB programu

Druge godine za redom ZIS se vraća u Hrvatsku. Prepoznavši vrijednost koje OB iskustvo ima za mladog čovjeka, i učenici i profesori Međunarodne škole u Zurichu ponovno su odabrali sudjelovanje na hrvatskom Outward Bound programu. Ove je godine program proširen novim elementom – morem. Izveden je spajajući planinu i klasične izazove poput slobodnog penjanja, s ekspedicijom na more. Kao lokacija...

Home Maestral sea-bound on leut Slobodna Dalmacija

During May and July 2010. Outward Bound Croatia is working together with Slobodna Dalmacija and ARS Helutica in Split to develop a sea program with the final goal of participating in the traditional sailing race in Komiži on the island Vis. During 8-week period the crew form children home Maestral aboard leut „Slobodna Dalmacija“ will practice and learn the arts of sailing and compete in one of...

OBC held a workshop as part of 3. Congress of social pedagogs in Zagreb

Outward Bound Croatia took part in 3rd Congress of social pedagogs entitled ‘10+ strength of social pedagogy’, realized at Educational rehabilitation Faculty in Zagreb, from April 23.-25. 2010. As part of the Congress, OBC introduced it’s work with two ‘low-ropes’ activities, to demonstrate the core principles of world-renowned Outward Bound method. Students and professors...

First sea expedition of Outward Bound Croatia

OBC instructors organized and followed through their first OB sea expedition. The idea was brought on the initiative of James Bender, newest member of our organization, experienced sailman and with cooperation from Shane Braddock from Lifejacket Adventures, owner of Labud, traditional croatian boat gajeta, which was our home for three days. More information and photos on ‘Labud’ is aavaialbel...