Education resources
Get ready for your residential
Get your pupils inspired and ready for their Outward Bound adventure with our easy-to-use preparation resources.
This page is designed just for teachers, packed with practical tools and engaging activities to build anticipation, ease nerves, and help students understand what to expect.
Whether it's their first trip away from home or they're seasoned explorers, these resources will help you spark curiosity, set expectations, and ensure every pupil arrives ready to make the most of their residential.
Recruiting your young people
Worksheets
- Download: 8 Ways to make the most of your Outward Bound adventure
- Download: Where are we going worksheet
- Download: Hopes and fears worksheet
- Download: Skills audit and review worksheets
- Download: Comfort zones worksheet
- Download: Goal setting worksheet
- Download: My skills wall worksheet
- Download: My personal shield worksheet
- Download: My Diary of Outward Bound worksheets
- Download: Feedback I have received worksheet
- Download: My thoughts and reflections worksheet
- Download: My action plan worksheet
- Download: Postcard to myself worksheet
- Download: My OB journey worksheet
- Download: Taking it forward worksheet
- Download: Transferring your OB course home worksheet
Head into the wild
Imagine your pupils standing at the foot of Eryri (Snowdonia), hiking through ancient forests in the Lake District, or canoeing across vast lochs in the Scottish Highlands.
Our centres are set in some of the UK’s most breathtaking wilderness. Each one offers a powerful backdrop for growth, resilience, and unforgettable learning.
Discover more about each location and what makes them special on our centre pages.