5. OB across the globe
Outward Bound International…
… fifty centres, … six continents, … thirty countries
To help people discover and develop their potential to care for themselves,
others and the world around them through challenging experiences in
unfamiliar settings.
6. OBS CAMP 1
Where are we located?Where are we located?
• Campus of 6.6 hectares
• Managed land area of 257
hectares
• Independent catering, power &
water
• Capacity for 450 participants*
• In-house medical centre
• 2 other locations: East Coast
Campus & OBS Camp 2
* Programme dependant
OBS CAMP 2
OBS East Coast
7. OUTWARD BOUND on PULAU UBIN
Single LARGEST Center in the World
NOW…
8. COURSE OBJECTIVES
Enhance self-awareness in personal development and
understand their team members through the activities in the
dynamic outdoor environment
Appreciate time and resource management strategies
through the challenges in the programme
Develop a common UniSIM identity through the experience of
team spirit and synergy while going through a series of
complex and demanding activities
9. What Will Happen to Me in an Outward Bound Course?
…discovery through challenging
experiences in unfamiliar settings
MentalMental PhysicalPhysical
EmotionalEmotional
10. Experiencing
Outdoor activities:
personal and group
challenges
ACTIVISTS
Planning
Applying new learning
from previous
experiences
PRAGMATISTS
Concluding
Use of models and
theories to draw
conclusions from past
and present experiences
THEORISTS
Reviewing
Encourage individuals to
reflect, describe,
communicate and learn
from experience
REFLECTORS
TRANSFER OF LEARNING
TRAINING APPROACH – THE ELC
14. SAFETY
“Concern for safety is woven into the entire
fabric of the organization. The staff and trainers
are clearly aware of their role in providing a safe
and high quality experience.”
“The review team characterized OBS as “Above
Excellent”. It surpasses any other
Outward Bound Centre in the world.”
Ian Wade, leader
International Quality and Safety Review Team
15. SAFETY
• Participants choose the level at which they want to
be involved in an activity
• That is, they can choose a less active role in the
activity and still be a part of the group
• But they are always encouraged to stretch their
comfort zone
Challenge by Choice
16. Safety Information
• All participant are required to go through a medical
check up by a registered doctor
• All students will be admitted to the programme
• The participation level will vary from each student’s
medical condition
• The doctor assessment is only a recommendation
• OBS medical unit will certify your participation level in
OBS
• OBS medical unit will call you should they need more
information or advice you on the programme
• Your participation level will be informed on day 1 of the
programme
20. Things To Prepare
Come in:
Dri-Fit / Cotton Tees
Long pants or Bermudas
Track shoes
Items to bring along:
IC or Passport (original OR photocopy)
Long sleeves shirt (recommended 2 pcs)
T shirts ( about 2 pcs)
Shorts or bermudas (about 2 pcs)
Long Pants (recommended 2 pcs)
Sleeping Attire
Under garments
Wet shoes
Sandals or slippers
Toiletries & Towel
Personal Water Bottle
Caps / Hats
Other sun protection gears
Torchlight with batteries
Insect repellent
Mosquito coils
Writing material
Camera
Spectacle band
Army Uniform No. 4
Prohibited items:
Expensive jewellery or valuables
Cigarettes
Alcohol
21. How to get to Punggol Jetty
Meeting Time:
8:00 am
Emergency: 6545 9008
ext. 162
(Course Director)
If you are late or any
enquiries, call Abidin at
96199426
22. Outward Bound Singapore
Bound for Discovery, changed for life!
“You cannot discover new oceans unless you…lose sight of shore”
