WILD PANTHERS OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Philosophy And Summary

Experiential Outdoor Education is an integral component of a student’s education at ISB. Through the development of skills, attitudes and values, our Outdoor Education program empowers students to take on challenges, apply problem-solving strategies in real-life situations and to develop character skills in order to build a resilience that helps them to thrive both at ISB and in the years beyond. Students participate in our Wild Panthers program each year of middle school.

Through experiential outdoor education, students establish a connection with nature in order to discover a balance between real and online worlds. Engaging in learning via multiple environments helps develop competence and confidence in familiar and unfamiliar settings. Experiential Outdoor Education allows students to step outside traditional boundaries as they connect with nature, offering students opportunities to thrive in multiple settings.

• The Outdoor Education program enhances the traditional education model and is designed to help students to: