For Ages 16-18 Duration 10 days
Keen to experience OB but a bit worried about being away from home or not quite sure you’re fit enough? 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, service in the local community and education for sustainability, 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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MBS Compact is a lower physical impact course but it won’t stop you having plenty of adventures and you will experience the same mental/emotional and social challenges as any other Outward Bound course.
Activities could include sailing on the moana (sea), getting up high on the ropes course, exploring the ngahere (bush), service in the local community and camping. There will be early starts with physical training each day and sometimes a dip in the sea.
Education for sustainability will mean real experience and understanding of how to help look after the environment and how to take those skills home with you. We will explore how your values can contribute to a better society. After each activity, there will be reflection sessions.
Sample Programme – here’s a taster of what your course might involve:
DAY 1
12.30pm - Arrive in Picton and meet your watch mates for the next 10 days. Get to know each other on your way to Anakiwa
2pm - Meet the OB team and settle into your new home. Tour of the school and icebreaker activities
6pm - Enjoy delicious kai lovingly prepared by our kitchen team
7pm - Getting to know each other
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 - Learn more about working in a team with a variety of fun team buildings activities
12.30pm - Packed lunch
1pm - Spend the afternoon in the local bush learning camp craft and bush craft skills.
DAY 3
6.20am - Start the day with some exercise and a dip in the sea
9am - Head out of Anakiwa on an overnight adventure
All activities on our courses are designed to build transferable skills and attitudes.
The Mind, Body, Soul course focuses on helping teens build the independence and leadership qualities to make the most of their final school years and take on the new challenges lying ahead with confidence and self-belief.
Alumni Feedback:
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 want to develop the skills an Outward Bound course offers but might have limited experience away from home or still be working on developing their fitness. They are however still motivated to work in a team and would benefit from being with people with a similar fitness level. They are interested in learning more about sustainability and developing skills to participate more in their community.
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