"My friends and I joined Outward Bound Adventures so we can stay out of trouble on the streets. I was making some wrong decisions in the past but I learned from them. Before I joined this program I would just hang out on the streets and that's not cool. ...I also learned to stay on task for my future goals. Sam also tells me to keep my word so I can be a trustworthy man in life." - Brandon Jackson

 

 

 

"My life was on the wrong path. I was stealing... and I was getting kicked out of school.  Since I joined OBA everything has change in my life. OBA W.A.N.T.E.D. is a program that means WE ARE NEVER THE LESS TALENTED EDUCATED AND DETERMINED. ...It is a great program. It keeps me out of violence and my mind positive." -- Name withheld to protect the youth

 

 

"Before joining the program, my life was going down a steep and bad road. I was involved with gangs and always on the streets. I Joining the OBA W.A.N.T.E.D (We Are Nevertheless Talented, Educated and Determined) program which was a great choice. They support me in every struggle I have and they are a positive influence in my life... They even inspired me to stay in high school and start preparing for college. It also gives me a chance to go outdoors camping and free my mind". - Emanuel Guzman

 

"Before this program it was really hard for me to focus in school. I also didn't know how to control my anger. it was a tough time. I was always hanging out on the streets looking for trouble. Ever since I joined Outward Bound Adventures I stopped hanging out on the streets. OBA helped me understand that all I was doing to myself was getting into trouble. This program takes me out of the city to see what else there is in life to appreciate." - Oscar Guzman