2. Thompson Island Mission driven non-profit Educational institution since 1833 BHI National Park 200+ acre island 6,000 students a year First school band in US 1857 Outward Bound International 1941 USA 1961 Thompson Island 1988 11 cooperative US charters Shared resources & knowledge Standards & policies Who is Thompson Island Outward Bound?

3. Who will be working with my child? Safety Meet our staff… 21-35 years old Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or higher CORI background check Craft professionals Education Environmental Sciences Social Work Psychology Sport and Recreation Rigorous internal and external trainings

4. Where is Thompson Island?

5. How do we get to Thompson Island? The Motor Vessel: Outward Bound Annually inspected and certified by the U.S. Coast Guard. Indoor cabin, back and upper decks. About 30 minute trip to or from Thompson Island. Transportation Included in program cost and arrangements.

6. What are the island facilities like?

7. What will we do during our program? Games and Initiatives Games and initiatives are fun, challenging, and inclusive group activities that establish a foundation of positive group culture and build community. The selection of a specific game or initiative is very intentional and is customized to either address the overall goal(s) of the program or observable group dynamics.

8. What will we do during our program? Low Challenge Course Low challenge (a.k.a. low ropes) course elements are adventurous group activities that build upon the learnings of games and initiatives by appropriately increasing the physical, intellectual, and social challenges. Thompson Island has over 50 low challenge course elements to choose from. Similar to games and initiatives, facilitators select the most appropriate elements based upon the goal(s), desired outcomes, and the emotional and physical readiness of the group.

9. What will we do during our program? High Challenge Course High challenge (a.k.a. high ropes) course elements are adventurous group and/or individual challenges that (further) build upon the learnings of initiatives and low challenge course elements. High challenge course elements are often presented as a chance for individuals and teams to ‘dig deeper’ and overcome obstacles through tenacity, perseverance, and the support of their community. High elements are predetermined and selected by the client with help from TIOBEC program designers.

10. What will we do during our program? Reflection and Transference Every Outward Bound course concludes with an opportunity to reflect on the experience. Reflection can be framed in many different forms; often this is accomplished through open group conversation or quiet personal reflection. But no matter the technique, we feel that transference is the most important aspect of our work. We strive to give participants an unforgettable experience that will enable them to transfer those unforgettable, and perhaps all together new feelings and thoughts back to their schools, families, and communities.

11. How to participate? Medical Form Must be filled out completely and as accurately as possible. If the participant is 17 years old or younger the form must be signed in INK by a parent or legal guardian. Liability Release Agreement If the participant is 17 years old or younger the form must be signed in INK by a parent or legal guardian. Cover Letter Who is Thompson Island Outward Bound? Why do we need medical and liability release forms? Contact information. Packing List Required clothing/equipment. Recommended clothing/equipment. Helpful Documents:Required Documents:

12. Who can we contact with questions? Dan Abar Program Director Email: dabar@thompsonisland.org Phone: 617-830-5137 www.thompsonisland.org