Celebrating Sixty Years

SPECIAL 60TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS

Celebrate your role in this rich history and help us continue to impact lives.

PATHWAYS TO 60:
MOVE IT YOUR WAY

Summer 2024 (Ending July 20th, 2024)
Virtual

We invite you to participate in Pathways to 60: Move It Your Way, where every move you make contributes to the collective goal of trekking 60 miles. Whether you prefer hiking, canoeing, cycling, or any other activity, your miles count towards our adventure! This summer, lace up your shoes, pack your canoe, or hit the trails as we embark on this exhilarating challenge. Your mission? Move 60 miles your way this summer, celebrate our 60th Anniversary, and help support future VOBS expeditions!

Cross the finish line with us at Hidden Falls Regional Park on July 20th! Celebrate your journey, connect with fellow participants, and immerse yourself in the VOBS community. Can't join us? Share your triumphs on social media using #PathwaysTo60 and submit your miles to our virtual finish line.

Ready? Set? MOVE!

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60TH ANNIVERSARY
CIRCLE UP CELEBRATION

Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 6:30 PM CDT
Nicollet Island Pavilion

Circle up with us as we celebrate 60 remarkable years of Voyageur Outward Bound School. Join us for an evening of joy, reflection, and gratitude as we celebrate VOBS’ legacy and envision our future together. Enjoy a gourmet dinner, an inspiring program, and engaging events reigniting your passion for adventure and growth.

Reserve an individual spot at the Circle Up Celebration or become a sponsor. Table sponsorship levels are available at $1,600. Event sponsorship levels are available at $6,000, and $10,000. Each sponsorship package comes with a secured table for eight plus additional exclusive perks on the night of the event. Reach out to stacey.minnick@vobs.org with any questions!

Together, let's honor our past, celebrate our impact, and set the course for the next six decades of empowering experiences.

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AROUND THE CAMPFIRE
ZOOM SERIES

Tuesday, August 13. 2024 | 7:00 PM CDT
Virtual

The Around the Campfire Zoom Series ignited on March 27 with an inspiring group of guests sharing their heartfelt experiences with VOBS, kindling warm memories for all involved. But the fire's still burning bright, and there's more to come! Stay tuned for updates on upcoming installments of the series, where special guests will gather around the virtual campfire to share their tales and celebrate our remarkable 60-year journey.

Don't miss our final installment where in August, where we'll explore the theme of gratitude. Join us for these digital campfire conversations as we continue to stoke the flames of growth and connection, keeping the spirit of VOBS burning bright for years to come. See you around the campfire!

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ALL STAFF &
TRUSTEES REUNION

August 30, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Homeplace | Ely, MN

Join us over Labor Day Weekend to celebrate our 60th anniversary at the All-Staff & Trustee Reunion! We’re thrilled to welcome back former and current staff, alongside trustees, at Homeplace in Ely.

Join us to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate the community that has made it all possible. Don’t miss this unique chance to celebrate OUR 60th anniversary and create lasting memories with friends and colleagues. Plus, you can choose to enjoy an exclusive expedition for staff and trustees. Extend your stay after the reunion to rediscover yourself through challenges, exclusively designed for former trustees and instructors and led by the 2024 team.

We can’t wait to see you there!

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When I look back on my Outward Bound experience, I feel that it was life-changing. I can’t explain why, but when I look back, it was a moment of time, and I think of my life before Outward Bound, and after Outward Bound.

-Susan, Alumni

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60TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS

Circle Up Celebration

All Staff and Trustee Reunion

Pathways to 60: Alumni "Hike" and Social

Around the Campfire Zoom: August

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