
May 2016
Outward Bound Atlanta Pre-Wilderness Expedition Class of 2021
For: Class of 2021 Cohorts (First Year American Explorers)
Purpose: A life map is a visual representation of an individual’s goals, strengths, relationships, resources, and achievements created in order to offer perspective on current realities, visions for the future, and strategies to use personal strengths to achieve the future goals. In this program, read more >
Find out more »November 2016
December 2016
Excursion Registration for Outer Banks Sea Kayaking Class of 2020
For: Class of 2020 (Year 2)
Find out more »January 2017
Class of 2021 Selection Interviews- CANCELLED
For: All current American Explorers
Purpose: To select the next cohort of American Explorers. Current American Explorers will participate in activities. Share their experiences, participate in small & large group activities, and conduct interviews.
Student interviews will now take place at designated APS schools during the school day. We will update each read more >
Find out more »Class of 2021 Selection Interviews-CANCELLED
For: All current American Explorers
Purpose: To select the next cohort of American Explorers. Current American Explorers will participate in activities. Share their experiences, participate in small & large group activities, and conduct interviews.
Student interviews will now take place at designated APS schools during the school day. We will update each applicant read more >
Find out more »CPR/First Aid Certification (Mandatory) POSTPONED
For: All American Explorers who have not received certification in CPR/First Aid.
Purpose: Learn how to resuscitate anyone from infant to senior. Important life skill!
*****UPDATE**** CLASS IS POSTPONED, NEW DATE WILL BE SHARED VIA EMAIL******
Find out more »Parent Advisory Council Meeting
For: Board members only
Find out more »February 2017
National Center for Civil and Human Rights Visit (Mandatory)
For: All American Explorers & a Parent/Guardian (Mandatory for all Class of 2021 Students)
Purpose: Learn the achievements of the civil rights movement in the United States, the broader worldwide human rights movement, and achievements of those in Atlanta. Learn and appreciate the legacy of those that sacrificed their lives for read more >
Find out more »March 2017
Swimming Lessons (Mondays & Wednesdays Class 1)
For: (Required for all non-swimmers)
Date: March 1 – April 10
Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 7:45pm
Register by February 10 Slots are limited
Find out more »Swimming Lessons (Tuesdays & Thursdays Class 1)
For: (Required for all non-swimmers)
Date: March 2– April 11
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00pm – 7:45pm
Register by February 10 Slots are limited
Find out more »Outward Bound Atlanta Team Building Course (Mandatory Class 1) Class of 2021
For: Class of 2021 Cohort (New American Explorers)
Purpose: Engage participants in a series of challenging ground-based initiatives and obstacle course activities focusing on leadership, problem solving, and the team-building process. American Explorers will learn how their choices affect others and the group process in the efforts to achieve goals. This read more >
Find out more »Swimming Lessons (Saturdays Only)
For: (Required for all non-swimmers)
Date: March 11 – May 27
Time: 11:00am – 11:45am
Register by February 10 Slots are limited
Find out more »Outward Bound Atlanta Team Building Course (Mandatory Class 2) Class of 2021
For: Class of 2021 Cohort (New American Explorers)
Purpose: Engage participants in a series of challenging ground-based initiatives and obstacle course activities focusing on leadership, problem solving, and the team-building process. American Explorers will learn how their choices affect others and the group process in the efforts to achieve goals. This read more >
Find out more »Parent Advisory Council Meeting
For: Board members only
Find out more »April 2017
Outward Bound Atlanta Team Course Class of 2020
For: Class of 2020 Cohorts (Second year American Explorers)
Purpose: Engage participants in a series of challenging ground-based initiatives and obstacle course activities focusing on leadership, problem solving, and the team-building process. American Explorers will learn how their choices affect others and the group process in the efforts to achieve goals.
Find out more »Swimming Lessons (Mondays & Wednesdays Class 2)
For: (Required for all non-swimmers)
Date: April 24 – June 5
Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 7:45pm
Register by February 10 Slots are limited
Find out more »May 2017
American Explorers Excursion Fitting Class of 2021
For: Class of 2021 Cohort (New American Explorers)
Purpose: Provide program orientation of year round activities after 22 day excursion. Fit participants for clothing and gear for expedition and answer any additional questions. This event is MANDATORY for all students participating in the summer excursion.
Find out more »American Explorers Excursion Fitting Class of 2020
For: Class of 2020 Cohort
Purpose: Provide program orientation for the 14 day excursion. Fit participants for clothing and gear for expedition and answer any additional questions. This event is MANDATORY for all students participating in the summer excursion.
Find out more »Parent Advisory Council Meeting
For: Board members only
Find out more »February 2018
National Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum
For: Class of 2022 and 1 Parent (First Year American Explorers)
Purpose: This is a great opportunity to learn the achievements of the civil rights movement in the United States, the broader worldwide human rights movement, and achievements of those in Atlanta. Our scholars will learn and appreciate the legacy of read more >
Find out more »Class of 2022 Orientation
For: Class of 2022 and Parents (New American Explorers)
Purpose: To introduce the American Explorers program and to conduct an in depth question and answer session with parents and scholars!
Find out more »March 2018
Swimming Lessons (Mondays & Wednesdays – Youth)
For: (Required for all non-swimmers)
Date: March 7th – April 11th
Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:00pm – 4:45pm
Find out more »Swimming Lessons (Mondays & Wednesdays – Youth)
For: (Required for all non-swimmers)
Date: March 7th – April 11th
Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:00pm – 5:45pm
Find out more »Swimming Lessons (Mondays & Wednesdays – Adult)
For: (Required for all non-swimmers)
Date: March 7th – April 11th
Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 7:45pm
Find out more »Swimming Lessons (Tuesdays & Thursdays – Youth)
For: (Required for all non-swimmers)
Date: March 8th – April 12th
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:00pm – 5:45pm
Find out more »Swimming Lessons (Tuesdays & Thursdays – Adult)
For: (Required for all non-swimmers)
Date: March 8th – April 12th
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00pm – 7:45pm
Find out more »
Financial Literacy
For: Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
Great opportunity to learn about your financial future and how to save effectively.
When: March 17, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Find out more »Love Rolls – Community Service
For: Class of 2022 Cohorts (First Year American Explorers)
Purpose: A positive and effective way to give back to the Westside community by giving out toilet tissue, food, and inspiring notes to those in need.
Find out more »April 2018
Swimming Lessons (Saturdays – Youth)
For: (Required for all non-swimmers)
Date: April 7th – June 23rd
Time: Saturdays, 10:00am – 10:45am
Find out more »Swimming Lessons (Saturdays – Adult)
For: (Required for all non-swimmers)
Date: April 7th – June 23rd
Time: Saturdays, 11:00am – 11:45am
Find out more »Love Rolls – Community Service
For: Class or 2021 Cohorts (Second Year American Explorers)
Purpose: A positive and effective way to give back to the Westside community by giving out toilet tissue, food, and inspiring notes to those in need.
Find out more »Swimming Lessons (Tuesdays & Thursdays – Youth)
For: (Required for all non-swimmers)
Date: April 14th – May 31st
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00pm – 4:45pm
Find out more »Swimming Lessons (Tuesdays & Thursdays – Youth)
For: (Required for all non-swimmers)
Date: April 14th – May 31st
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:00pm – 5:45pm
Find out more »Swimming Lessons (Tuesdays & Thursdays – Adult)
For: (Required for all non-swimmers)
Date: April 14th – May 31st
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00pm – 7:45pm
Find out more »Class of 2021 Outward Bound Atlanta Team Traverse Course
For: Class of 2021 Cohorts (Second Year American Explorers)
Purpose: Series of enjoyable community-building and problem solving activities designed to foster character development and leadership. American Explorers learn to communicate more effectively, accept others, and make positive choices and contributions to the group process. This low ropes challenge session will focus on read more >
Find out more »Swimming Lessons (Mondays & Wednesdays – Youth)
For: (Required for all non-swimmers)
Date: April 23rd – June 4th
Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:00pm – 4:45pm
Find out more »Swimming Lessons (Mondays & Wednesdays – Youth)
For: (Required for all non-swimmers)
Date: April 23rd – June 4th
Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:00pm – 5:45pm
Find out more »Swimming Lessons (Mondays & Wednesdays – Adult)
For: (Required for all non-swimmers)
Date: April 23rd – June 4th
Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 7:45pm
Find out more »Class of 2022 Outward Bound Atlanta Team Traverse Course
For: Class of 2022 Cohorts (First Year American Explorers)
Purpose: Series of enjoyable community-building and problem solving activities designed to foster character development and leadership. American Explorers learn to communicate more effectively, accept others, and make positive choices and contributions to the group process. This low ropes challenge session will focus on read more >
Find out more »May 2018
Class of 2021 Outward Bound Atlanta Team Odyssey High Challenge Course
For: Class of 2021 Cohorts (Second Year American Explorers)
Purpose: Involves a series of elements high off the ground, which can increase the level of perceived risk for participants. This course promotes critical-thinking and conflict resolution skills, builds confidence, communication, and collaborative problem-solving capacity.
Find out more »Class of 2022 Outward Bound Atlanta Hiking Event
For: Class of 2022 Cohorts (First Year American Explorers)
Purpose: Scholars will have an opportunity to meet their instructors for the 22-day NC Mountain excursion and go on a local 5-mile hike and life mapping session to prepare for the trip. This is a mandatory session for all students. Please wear weather-appropriate read more >
Find out more »Love Rolls – Community Service
For: Class of 2020 Cohorts (Third Year American Explorers)
Purpose: A positive and effective way to give back to the Westside community by giving out toilet tissue, food, and inspiring notes to those in need.
Find out more »June 2018
Outer Banks, NC Summer Excursion (12 Days)
For: Class of 2021 Cohorts (Second Year American Explorers)
Purpose: Provide an amazing opportunity for students to further develop leadership skills and discover their potential.
Find out more »Blue Ridge Mountains Backpacking, Rock Climbing & Whitewater Canoeing (22 Days)
For: Class of 2022 American Explorers (New American Explorers) (Mandatory)
Purpose: Provide an amazing opportunity for students to develop leadership skills and discover their potential.
Find out more »Blue Ridge Mountains Backpacking, Rock Climbing & Whitewater Canoeing (22 Days)
For: Class of 2022 American Explorers (New American Explorers) (Mandatory)
Purpose: Provide an amazing opportunity for students to develop leadership skills and discover their potential.
Find out more »July 2018
Outer Banks, NC Summer Excursion (12 Days)
For: Class of 2021 Cohorts (Second Year American Explorers)
Purpose: Provide an amazing opportunity for students to further develop leadership skills and discover their potential.
Find out more »August 2018
Class of 2022 Outward Bound Atlanta Team Course
For: Class of 2022 Cohorts (First year American Explorers)
Purpose: Engage participants in a series of challenging ground-based initiatives and obstacle course activities focusing on leadership, problem solving, and the team-building process. American Explorers will learn how their choices affect others and the group process in the efforts to achieve goals.
Event read more >
Find out more »