Welcome to your Outward Bound Professional Program!  The purpose of this sheet is to give you the necessary logistical information for your upcoming program.  Adequately prepared and informed, you will be ready to receive the full benefit of your course without distraction.

ARRIVAL - Your course begins promptly Friday September 19th at 8:30 at Berth 10, EDIC Dock in the Marine Industrial Park in South Boston.  Here, you will board the boat for Thompson Island.  Plan on arriving at least 10 to 15 minutes early as the boat will leave promptly at 8:30PM.

DEPARTURE - The program ends at 11:30 am Saturday morning .  You can expect to be back on the mainland by 12:00 noon.

HEALTH - Learning, not demonstration of physical prowess, is the objective of your course.  The course does take place outdoors and involves a moderate level of physical activity.  You can expect to engage in activities such as walking, carrying, light lifting, pulling, and possible climbing.  The course will be more physically challenging for some than others.  However, all activities are designed with safety as the top priority and are well within the physical capabilities of the average adult.  Challenge by Choice is the credo by which all of our courses operate.
If you have any physical concerns or limitations which may effect your participation on the course, please indicate these concerns on your medical form and be sure to discuss them with your instructor upon arrival.  When aware of participant physical limitations, we can structure program activities appropriately.

CLOTHING - You will be spending most of your time outdoors, so please dress appropriately for the time of year, keeping in mind that it is usually windier and a few degrees cooler on the island than on the mainland.  Here are a few suggestions:

• Dress in layers,  and clothing should be loose and comfortable.
• Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes with good traction.
• If there is rain in the forecast, please bring a rain jacket!

ACCOMMODATIONS - you will be sleeping in single-sex dormitory arrangements, with several beds to a room.  Please bring comfortable clothes for overnight and any personal toiletries.  You will be provided with bed linens, pillow, and towel.

TELEPHONE - Do not plan on conducting business while on your course.  There is a pay phone available for participant use if necessary.  (617) 328-3900 is the number available for incoming emergency calls.  A message will be taken and relayed to participants as quickly as possible.

MEALS - All meals will be provided while you are on the island.  If you have any special dietary needs, please notify us.