Dear Mr. And Ms. Svitek,

I would like to thank you for this wonderful opportunity. During my stay at Outward Bound, I learned new things and met new people. I also learned the four pillars: compassion, self-reliance, craftsmanship, and physical fitness. These four pillars we learned as a family. In Outward Bound, we learned teamwork, how to use a compass (by putting red Fred in the shed), how to read a map, how to put up a tarp, how to climb a mountain (also giving slack and preventing a friend from falling), and row a canoe. Living in the forest is difficult and takes a lot of patience and teamwork to get through these tough endeavors. We hiked seventy-five miles, made up songs to sing while hiking, and even taught others to break dance. I cannot even explain this experience and how indebt I am to you. I am thankful for this experience that will never be forgotten.

Fredrick Phillips