Outward Bound Singapore

It was Dr Goh Keng Swee, then-Minister for Interior and Defence, who founded Outward Bound School of Singapore (OBSS) in 1967. Our leaders of the pioneer generation astutely recognised the role OBSS played in nation-building, particularly in the nurturing of a rugged and resilient society. OBSS was tasked to help develop future generations of men and women capable of leadership, possessing discipline, self-reliance, endurance, initiative and integrity. OBSS was initially managed by the People's Association, before the Ministry of the Interior and Defence took over and repositioned it as a facility to prepare young men for compulsory National Service. In April 1991, OBSS was transferred back to the care of People's Association and renamed Outward Bound Singapore (OBS). As of 1 January 2015, OBS became part of the National Youth Council (NYC), an autonomous agency under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY). Despite the changes over the years, OBS’ original purpose “to provide education, leadership and character training; developing the physical, mental and spiritual faculties of boys, girls, young men and women of all races of Singapore” still holds true till today. OBS Instructors, handpicked for their affinity for outdoors and passion for youth development, continues to deliver impactful learning through purposeful outdoor adventure experiences.