Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School

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Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School

Changing lives through challenge and discovery.
📍Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park. Formerly known as Thompson Island Outward Bound

08/27/2026

A big THANK YOU to the volunteer crew from The TJX Companies and BCE Consulting for helping out on the island today! Thanks to your dedication, the grounds surrounding the North Ropes Course are ready to welcome Boston students for their fall programs!

And don't forget we've still got a few spots left for organizations to come volunteer this year!

👀 link in bio for how to ditch your desk for a day of team-bulding on a beautiful island in Boston Harbor!

08/25/2026

What a beautiful day to be on the island with our friends and colleagues from National Park Service ☀️🌿🌊

On Monday, we welcomed NPS to Cathleen Stone Island for an afternoon of collaboration, sharing insights, and enjoying the natural beauty of the island

As we look ahead to celebrating the 🎉 30th anniversary 🎉 of the Boston Harbor Islands becoming part of the national park system this November, we can't wait to keep partnering with our friends at NPS to welcome visitors and expand access for our community!

08/19/2026

And she's back! On Monday, we welcomed a dedicated community of supporters, advisors, partners, and friends old and new to the Grand Relaunch of the MVOB ⛴️

Despite the clouds, EDIC Pier was bright as guests toured our new and improved retrofitted ferry. With enhanced features, a new engine, and sustainability upgrades that reduce her environmental impact, the MVOB is ready to bring students, guests, and visitors to and from Cathleen Stone Island for another 30 years 💖

Congratulations to everyone whose dedication and generosity made this moment possible! And look for the MVOB on the water - she's already getting ready to welcome BPS students to the island this fall!

08/18/2026

What! A! Day! Green Ambassadors Graduation 2026 is a wrap and we're still buzzing with the incredible energy and accomplishments of our Green Ambassadors ⚡🔋⚡

From powerful reflections and stories of growth to hilarious skits (not to mention a delicious outdoor lunch - shout out to the INCREDIBLE kitchen team 😋) this was truly a day to remember.

Congratulations Green Ambassadors! We are so proud of you, and we can't wait to see the waves you're going to keep making in the world!

Year 2 Crew takes a bow after a hilarious comedy show!

All smiles and laughter at the Ocean Bluff Pavilion, aka Graduation HQ!

Year 1 Crew showing us what trust looks like!

Year 3 Crew shares their research proposal: tinting windows on island buildings to save energy!

Year 3 Crew pauses for a powerful reflection with instructors Aidan and Chris 💚

No one makes a better meal than the CSIOBS Kitchen Crew 😋🍔🌭🥗🧁

Look out, Boston! GAs are making waves 🌊

Congratulations GAs! Thank you to all the friends, families, CSIOBS instructors, team members, and supporters for coming together and supporting these incredible young people 🫶

08/14/2026

It's a beautiful day for our Green Ambassadors GRADUATION!!! Congratulations to all our amazing GAs 🎉✨💖😍🙌

Follow along in stories for highlights throughout the day, and join the CSIOBS team in congratulating the graduates!

08/13/2026

THANK YOU to the John Hancock Crew for a fantastic volunteering day on the island!

From weeding the quad campus to cleaning up the beach, your dedication helps us lead hands-on learning programs that connect Boston students to the natural world in their own backyard, while helping them develop lifelong leadership skills and confidence.

Thank you, John Hancock Crew! We always love having you on the island and can't wait to see you again soon!

08/12/2026

Big news: we're in the running to present at SXSW EDU 2027, but we need YOUR help to get there! 🎉

Public voting plays a huge role in which panels get selected, and we think "Soft Skills are the New Hard Skills" is a conversation the education community really needs right now.

Here's why we hope you'll vote for us:

You believe the skills that make us uniquely human — creativity, resilience, adaptability, and courage — matter even MORE in the age of AI.

You believe every young person deserves the support they need to build and strengthen these skills.

You've seen firsthand how these "soft" skills make the difference in kids' lives, and you want more educators talking about it.

Voting only takes a minute, and every vote helps! Click below to support our panel. 👇🗳️
https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw27/auth-community-voting-edu/page/community-voting/session/1785103779788001Fxhv

Thank you for being part of this journey with us! ❤️

Address

21 Drydock Avenue
Boston, MA
02210

Telephone

+16173283900

Website

http://www.cathleenstoneisland.org/

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