Outdoor Education is a empowering and active exploration of the natural world. The goals of this program are to 

• Teach the skills and knowledge necessary for safe and comfortable outdoor travel
• Instill a sense of stewardship for the natural world
• Develop a lifelong love and desire to be active in the outdoors
• Develop leadership skills, teamwork and self-reliance
• Develop the ability to overcome and thrive in challenging situations

Students build confidence throughout the fall as they strengthen their endurance and fitness levels through activities such as trail running, hiking, and trail work. Students likewise grow their knowledge of how to stay comfortable and take care of themselves in changing weather conditions. The school provides the students with sleeping bags, sleeping pads, tents, and the community gear needed to explore the outdoors on overnight trips. On the occasional indoor day students learn map and compass skills, stove maintenance and repair, Leave No Trace ethics, wilderness first aid, and appropriate personal gear. In this program, students meet daily, as well as for weekend day hikes, prepared to be outdoors and active regardless of the weather conditions. This is a course on becoming more rugged, resourceful, and resilient. 

Winter Pursuits is an incredible opportunity to embrace the changing seasons. Our Winter Pursuits program takes full advantage of our proximity to Maine's nearby mountains, offering fantastic downhill and nordic skiing, skating, winter hiking and sledding. Whether traveling off-campus to nearby Sunday River, or exploring the miles of groomed nordic trails on Hebron's campus, students learn how to master the elements, stay warm and comfortable, and safely explore the stunning landscape that surrounds us. In addition, students support one another, build connections, and develop leadership and communications skills. Winter Pursuits might include the following activities:

• Cross-country skiing

• Alpine skiing

• Snowshoeing

• Hiking and trail maintenance

• Sledding

• Skating