DISCOVERY MASTERS
This one-week course is a short and sharp Outward Bound experience for ages 25+. Take this unique opportunity to step away from work, technology and family commitments, and work on discovering yourself and your values.
It's perfect for those who are looking to shake life up, but are short on time. This course gives you the momentum to make real change in your everyday life. If you've reached a turning point in life, this is your chance to step out of your routine and invest in yourself.
Step away from the noise of everyday life and into a week that will stretch you. The one-week course is a condensed version of the classic three-week Outward Bound experience - designed for adults who want the challenge, growth and adventure, but are short on time.
This course will challenge any self imposed limitations of your capabilities through a series of outdoor and personal reflection challenges. Over the one-week programme, you'll take on bush, water and height activities, utilising the bush, mountains and waterways of the Marlborough Sounds.
PARTICIPANT OUTCOMES
Revitalize and re-energize in the great outdoors.
Focus on your goals and return home prepared to tackle them.
Discover or revisit and reflect on yourself and your values
Take time away from the pressures of study, work, family and technology to de-stress and refresh.
Challenge your self-imposed limitations and push yourself beyond what you thought possible.
BOOKINGS & FEES
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
When you come to Outward Bound, there are items that you will need to bring with you and items that we will supply. As for the things that you need to bring - we encourage you to borrow as many items as you can, or buy second hand!
Check out our course gear list for a full run down and some hot tips on what to bring and what not to.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Each participant must undergo a medical screening prior to confirmation of enrolment. Read the Outward Bound Participation Guidelines here.
You must complete an Outward Bound medical form with a doctor. The medical form is valid for 90 days* from the date it is completed by a doctor and must be valid until the course start date. All medical forms will be reviewed by our nurse.
If you are concerned about a medical condition, please call us on 0800 688 927 to talk it through.
*Medical forms for participants booked on either a Mind Body Soul, Classic, or Leaps & Bounds course are valid for 180 days.
The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy it! With that being said, Outward Bound is not a bootcamp. In fact, our instructors are experts at creating an environment where the most powerful challenges are mental and emotional, not just physical. The goal isn't to be the fastest or strongest. It's to learn what you're truly capable of.
As you'll be on your feet a lot, we do require a basic level of fitness to ensure you can safely and confidently participate: to run or walk 3kms within 25 minutes and to be comfortable in water with a life jacket. It's much more achievable than you think and we have a guide to help you!
Check out our guide to getting fit and healthy for OB.
No, you don't need to have any experience of outdoor activities or spending time outdoors.
You simply need to be willing to give the activities a go. The more you get involved, the more you will get out of your course.
Outward Bound is your opportunity to simply be yourself, without the expectations of people who know you. For this reason, we don't allow you to attend a course with friends or people you know.
You can attend at the same time as someone you know, however, we will put you in different groups (where available).
Our Leaps & Bounds and Custom Design courses are the exception to this rule.