Mission: To inspire at-risk and committed delinquent youth to remain crime free and stay in school to reach their full potential in education, community, career and life, through attaining academic achievement, character development and social responsibility.

Intercept

We talk to dozens of parents every month who say that their child is struggling, but because he or she is not on drugs or has not committed a crime, they are unable to find a program to help their teen.

Outward Bound Wilderness offers Intercept, one of the few expedition programs purposefully designed to address the needs of teens and young adults who are not in serious trouble…yet.

INTERCEPT COURSE SCHEDULE

To sign up for a course or to learn more, please call an Admissions Advisor in Outward Bound's National Sales Center at toll-free 866-467-7651.

What is Intercept?

It's a challenging 24 to 28 day adventurous experience designed to inspire confidence, self-reliance, responsibility, compassion and inner strength.

Who Is It For?

For struggling teens ages 14 to 17 and young adults 18 to 20 years old from all over the United States wanting to transition their lives in more meaningful and positive directions. A typical Intercept student may be experiencing one or more of the following:

  • Low self-esteem
  • Poor school/work performance
  • Difficulty controlling anger
  • Defiance
  • Low motivation
  • Risky behaviors such as experimenting with drugs or alcohol, sneaking out, or truancy.

Activities

  • Canoeing and/or Backpacking
  • Life Skill Training
  • Goal Setting
  • Challenge Course
  • Team Building and Problem Solving Activities
  • Solo
  • Service Projects
  • 3 Day Parent/Guardian Seminar (14-17 yr olds only)
  • 3 Day Career and Academic Exploration Seminars (18-20 yr olds only)
  • Family Mediations and Transition Planning

Intercept for Teens 14 to 17 Years Old

Intercept courses in South Carolina are designed for teen’s ages 14 to 17 requires parental involvement and includes a 3 week canoe and/or backpacking expedition that emphasizes team building, problem solving, responsibility and campcraft skills, and a 3 day family seminar where the parents/guardians meet with the expedition team to learn about their child’s performance, participate in family mediation and contracting, as well as learn the necessary tools for working with their child upon their return home.

Intercept for Young Adults 18 to 20 Years Old

We run courses in Florida that are designed for young adults between the ages of 18 to 20 years old. This program differs slightly than those for younger populations. These expeditions include a wilderness canoeing expedition and a 3-day urban expedition where students participate in service projects for communities in need, and, learn hands on how to make the most of career and academic resources and opportunities within a typical city. Parents are updated on their child’s progress throughout the courses.

Tuition

The total tuition cost per individual for the Intercept course is $5995. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. A typical financial aid award is between 20-40% of the full tuition

To sign up for a course or to learn more, please call an Admissions Advisor in Outward Bound's National Sales Center at toll-free 866-467-7651.