Five Rivers
Enriching family relationships, improving academic participation and enhancing socials skills
Before I went on this Outward Bound course my life was going down the wrong path…I learned that I have control over my temper and emotions…I learned that I could be a leader and that I am strong and I have the will to go far in life.
- Kaylie, Age 15, FINS Student
Outward Bound's Five Rivers program located in Fairhope, Alabama helps struggling teens in Baldwin & Mobile County transition their lives in more meaningful and positive directions. We offer two programs for youth ages 13 to 17. FINS for struggling teensin Baldwin and Mobile County and STEP for Baldwin Count court referred male youth.
ACTIVITIES
- 18 to 20 day canoe trips
- Social & Life Skill Training
- Team Building Activities
- Community Service Projects
- Student & Family Goal Planning
- Home Visits
- School Visits
- Parent Workshops
- Transition Planning
- Student and Parent Support Groups
- Aftercare
FINS PROGRAMS
FINS programs are for Baldwin and Mobile County at-risk teens struggling in their home, school and community environments referred by parents, guidance counselors, and mental health counselors. The FINS program includes an 18 day wilderness expedition and 10 day home and school transition component. Click here for more information about FINS.
July 17 - August 13, 2008
October 3 - October 31, 2008
STEP PROGRAMS
The STEP program is designed for Baldwin County court-referred male youth referred by Juvenile Probation Officers and juvenile courts. The STEP program includes a 20 day wilderness expedition, 10 day home and school transition component and up to one year of Aftercare.
Upcoming STEP Programs
May 23 - June 11, 2008July 11 - August 9, 2008
CONTACT US
Outward Bound Discovery - Five Rivers265 Young Street
Fairhope, Alabama
Phone: (251)990-0323
Fax: (251)990-0326
Email: fiverivers@outwardbound.org