Dunedin teenager Isabel Sheehan (front row, third from left) is pictured with fellow members of "Cook Watch" during last year’s 21-day Outward Bound course in the Marlborough Sounds. PHOTO: SUPPLIEDDunedin teenager Isabel Sheehan, 17, is looking back on taking part in the "incredible adventure" of a 21-day Outward Bound course in December last year, and urging others to give it a go. Outward Bound provides challenging outdoor expeditions and activities to help young people develop life skills, such as resilience, self-confidence, team-work, goal-setting, leadership and environmental awareness. This group remained together throughout the course, sleeping, eating, and taking part in a broad range of outdoor activities together. "There was a real focus on developing leadership skills, working as a team, and stepping outside your comfort zone," she said.

Source: The Star June 01, 2024 17:02 UTC