Outward Bound Hong Kong is a registered charity established in 1970. It is a member of Outward Bound International, the world leader and originator of outdoor experiential education operating in around 50 schools in over 30 countries.

With a mission 'to help people discover and develop their potential to care for themselves, others and the world around them through challenging experiences in unfamiliar settings', Outward Bound provides training for people from all walks of life. The training aims to foster confidence, responsibility, leadership, teamwork, creative thinking, problem-solving skills and social responsibility. Outward Bound uses experiential education to deliver its training so that participants are able to gain insights and learn skills which can be applied to work and real-life situations. Every year, more than 6 000 people join the training courses.

The three training bases at Sai Kung Tai Mong Tsai headquarters, Wong Wan Chau island base and the new ocean-going vessel Spirit of Outward Bound Hong Kong have a total capacity of 180. Training facilities such as sailing boats, kayaks, ropes course, rock wall and a jetty are regularly checked and maintained up to international standard to ensure training safety.

Public courses are organised in and outside Hong Kong — in such places as Taiwan, Japan, Sabah, the Philippines, Nepal and along the Silk Road on the Mainland — to serve people of different ages and needs. There are two courses, subsidised by the Government's Continuing Education Fund, which have the objectives of strengthening employees' capabilities and their working relationships. The courses help participants become more confident and capable of dealing with challenges at work.

In cooperation with schools, colleges, universities and various charitable organisations, Outward Bound continues to deliver school courses for students, teachers, social workers and many others. The courses aim at the all-round development of individuals into caring and competent leaders who can contribute to society.

There is also a wide variety of customised courses for corporations and government departments in Hong Kong and the Mainland. They are designed to enhance the team effectiveness, leadership and creative thinking of staff, and to build a positive corporate culture. Community courses for special groups such as the mentally and physically disabled, the socially deprived, youth at risk and former drug addicts, continue to help the physical, mental and social development of individuals.