For Ages 16-18 Duration 8 days
Keen to experience OB but short on time or not sure you’re ready for the full 21 day course? Then our Mind Body Soul Compact is a great way to dip your toe in (or maybe your whole foot!) and give it a go.
In a supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to develop a positive identity and mindset to tackle challenges head on. Combining adventure, working in a team, and service in the local community, MBS Compact builds transferable skills and attitudes to take on future personal and societal challenges. You will leave motivated and inspired to make a positive difference in your own life and those of others.
OB is for everyone. Who wouldn’t want to find new strength, a clearer picture of who you want to become, and 13 new friends who love and support you through your best and worst? OB will open your eyes to the pathway to your best self.
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PRICE INCREASE EFFECTIVE FROM 1 JULY 2024. Please note that some course fees will incur a price increase from this date.
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Mind Body Soul Compact is the perfect course for those who:
Our 8-day MBS Compact courses offers you the opportunity to connect with people from all over Aotearoa, challenge yourself physically, mentally, and unpack the potential that lies within.
This course combines some of the classic Outward Bound adventures with working in a team, self-discovery and service in the local community. You will develop transferable skills and attitudes leaving motivated and inspired to make a positive difference in your own and the lives of others.
Are you completing the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award? Select Outward Bound courses can be used to complete your Adventurous Journey section and/or Residential section. Find more information here.
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Each Outward Bound course is unique.
On MBS Compact you will;
There will be early starts with physical training each day and a dip in the sea. We will explore your values and attitudes that will help you be the best version of yourself. After each activity there will be reflection sessions.
SAMPLE programme (note this is just a guide as to what to expect)
No two Outward Bound courses are the same but whatever activities you do, you will discover what you are capable of and build your self-belief through shared adventures with your watch.
DAY 1
12.30 - Arrive in Picton and meet your watch mates for the next 8 days. Get to know each other on your way to Anakiwa
2pm - Meet the rest of the Outward Bound staff and settle into your new home. Tour of school and first day induction
6pm - Enjoy delicious kai lovingly prepared by our kitchen team
7pm - Spend more time getting to know each other in fun and engaging ways
10pm - Lights out
DAY 2
6.20am - Start the day with some exercise and a dip in the sea
7.30am - Delicious breakfast to fuel the body for a day of activity
9am - Get up high in our ropes course and learn about challenging yourself and supporting each other
12.30pm - Packed lunch
1pm - Spend the afternoon and evening in the local bush learning camp and bush craft skills
DAY 3
AM - Return to base putting the new skills you have learnt into action
PM - Spend the afternoon training on one of our water activities
DAYS 4,5,6
Head out of Anakiwa for 3 days exploring the Marlborough Sounds with a combination of tramping and travelling on the moana (sea) using the skills you have developed
DAY 7
Develop service skills by giving to the local community and experience more Outward Bound adventures
DAY 8
Time to celebrate and prepare to head home with all your new skills
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.
MBS Compact is designed for students who are motivated to attend Outward Bound but are not able to commit to a 21 day course, or might have limited experience away from home. Students need to be motivated to work in a team, keen to connect with nature and give adventurous activities a go and interested in developing skills to participate more in their community.
To get the most out of your course, you’ll be able to:
We expect there to be varying degrees of motivation on the course and we will work hard to support your teen through these challenges. However, if your young person feels sent on this course, they are unlikely to experience positive outcomes. We recommend you talk with your young person and that they are aware and informed about what an Outward Bound course involves and most importantly they are willing to give it a go. When they get here, if a student is determined to leave we cannot and will not make them stay. A student who is not willing to fully participate can compromise the safety and quality of the course and we will call you to arrange for your teen to travel home.
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