About Outward Bound School Chesapeake Bay

During the Spring and Fall seasons, we partner with nearby public, charter, and independent schools to deliver 5-day expeditions and 1-day programs. In the Summer, we welcome students from around the world on longer, 8- to 12-day expeditions. We backpack on the Appalachian Trail and in the Dolly Sods Wilderness, canoe on the Potomac River, and sea kayak on the Nanticoke River near the Chesapeake Bay. Our day programs serve mostly school students during the Spring and Fall. Over the Summer, we work with groups from summer enrichment programs, camps, or mentorship groups. From mid-November to mid-March, our base shuts down for the Winter months; during this time, instructors often travel, find other work in education or the service industry, and/or pursue other interests in the Baltimore area.
Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School’s Baltimore base provides the best of both worlds. Located in the 1,216-acre Gwynns Falls Leakin Park in Baltimore, MD, the base is within city limits.