How did you decide to work for the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School? The opportunity to work for Hurricane Island Outward Bound School happened when a friend of mine asked me if I wanted to apply for a new position... READ MORE

“I could only have gone on this amazing experience because of your support—that’s why I thank you so much for the help. You’re doing something meaningful to all of us. You rock.” — André, 18, 2014 alumnus For more than... READ MORE

How did you decide to work for the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School? In 1993 I had applied for a seasonal position in admissions to work with struggling teens. I was looking for work that was complementary to my career path... READ MORE

In our monthly “Dear John” post, our lovable, curmudgeonly John McBride, Director of Fleet & Facilities, answers your burning questions. What is your new year’s resolution? I, CAPTAIN JOHN, HEREBY PLEDGE TO BE MORE CURMUDGEONLY IN 2015 SEEING AS THAT I’VE RECENTLY BEEN ACCUSED... READ MORE

What was your first experience with HIOBS? My first Outward Bound experience was an invitational, 1 week sailing course on the coast of Maine. HIOBS founder and President Peter Willauer and VP George Armstrong had assembled a pulling boat full of administrators... READ MORE

An interview with Sarah Chesnutt – the new staffing manager at HIOBS. How did you learn about the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School? I first learned of HIOBS while looking for an Outward Bound semester course while in graduate school.... READ MORE

When and why did you decide to take an Hurricane Island Outward Bound School program? I did a fall semester “Naturalist Explorer” course in 1986. A teacher and neighbor, Lynn Koester, who was a strong advocate of HIOBS, encouraged me... READ MORE

In our monthly “Dear John” post, our lovable, curmudgeonly John McBride, Director of Fleet & Facilities, answers your burning questions. Hey John – it’s Amanda! Are you related to Santa Claus? Be honest now. You kind of have a twinkle in your eye, your hair... READ MORE

Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday. Holy Made-Up Holidays, Batman!  If you’ve had the same experience I have in the past week, you’ve probably been inundated with opportunities to spend money. So it was refreshing to see an idea in... READ MORE

We know what you’re thinking – “What are the HIOBS staff members doing for Thanksgiving? What are their favorite Thanksgiving foods? I’ll go crazy if I don’t find out!” Well, here are the answers…. I actually have 3 favorite Thanksgiving foods... READ MORE