Individuals - Dive into yourself

This program is aimed at encouraging people to discover their potential and to create a better world through challenging experiences in unfamiliar situations.

STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE

This program is based on methods of experiential learning in nature, in which you will step out of your daily comfort zones and face new, unfamiliar situations in a natural environment.

Learn about yourself and the world around you, dive into your own personal values and weaknesses and be immersed in experiential learning through exciting adventures in nature.

Whether you are discovering the underwater beauty during a dive, hiking through the Velebit Nature Park, or sleeping under the stars, licensed instructors are there to provide safety at all times.

THE SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF COURSES

Character development
Detection and understanding of personal qualities and abilities
Improving communication skills
Teamwork and learning how to listen and transfer own ideas
Leadership development
Learning to take initiative
Organisational skills
Coping with unpredictable situations
Raising awareness of social and environmental responsibility
Responsibility towards people, society and nature
Boosting creativity
and innovation
Respecting oneself
and others

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Safety

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Required gear (pdf)

List of required and desirable equipment

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WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?

For all individuals aged 18 and over who are willing to learn something new about themselves. If you are preparing for university or your first job or thinking about starting your own business, these programs are aimed at getting the best out of you.
You will meet new people, face new situations and learn how to solve problems.

COURSE ACTIVITIES

Hiking in nature

Navigation with a compass and map

Rock climbing and descending

Bivouac – overnight stay in nature

Polygon with high and low ropes

“The main lessons I will take home from this course is that every person is unique and every moment is precious and irrepeatable. Keep close to nature, it brings out the ‘real person’ in you. Cherish the NOW. It really exceeded my expectations. I didn’t imagine I would be this happy and refreshed!”
Participant, Dive into yourself course
“At first the learning experience felt kind of hard. Sometimes I felt unsure about certain things, but now that I think about it, it was the best way to learn. It gave us just the right amount of challenge and made it possible to learn as much as we can.”
Participant of the 8-day course
“I really liked the methods being used, because the responsibility to get experiences was in our own hands. The feeling of success wouldn´t be so good if it wasn´t achieved by myself.”
Participant of 8-day course
“I would definitely recommend this course because it fosters personal development of an individual, allows him to become aware of his limits, advantages and disadvantages, and through practical tasks to become aware of the situations when it’s better to be led than to be a leader.”
Participant of 8-day course, 16 years old, Zabok
“It is a unique, special, fun and a challenging experience you need to try.”
American Internationa school student

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How to reach the location?

Is there parking at the location where the programs are carried out?

When exactly do the programs start and finish?

How many participants will be in the group, what age and gender?

Which activities does the OB program consist of?

I do not have all of the equipment for the mentioned activities. Do I need to buy all of this?

How physically prepared do I need to be for your programs?

Who carries out your programs? Are your instructors qualified?

Like the programs we offer, all of our instructors have different abilities and skills: former (and current) soldiers, lifeguards, climbers, cavers, Mountain Rescue Service members, scouts, biologists, psychologists, etc. Some of them also run programs and train people for climbing, first aid, caving and kayaking.

In addition to their rich life experience, all of our instructors have gone through our “internal” training (which is in line with Outward Bound International standards) and additional programs, both in their fields (facilitation, communication, caving, first aid, climbing, etc.), and in Outward Bound centres throughout the world (Costa Rica, South Africa, New Zealand, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, Romania, etc.).
For more details on our instructors, please visit “Meet our staff” page.

Where will I sleep? What type of accommodation?

The programs usually begin in our centre in Veliki Žitnik or in a local mountain hut (depending on the location of the program). Bivouacs are the most common type of accommodation and the participants make them themselves (with our assistance at the beginning), regardless of the weather conditions. In the case of extremely strong storms which would endanger the safety of the participants, an overnight stay will be organised in nearby hunting lodges, mountain homes, our centre, hostel, etc. In short, we mostly sleep under the stars.

What will I eat during the program?

Food is provided by OB Croatia but it is prepared by the participants on an open fire in the camp. It is most often canned food (goulash, beans, ragù, tuna, sardines, ham, pate, peas, corn), cold meats, fresh fruit and vegetables, muesli bars, oatmeal, etc.
It is NOT NECESSARY to bring additional food. If a person is allergic or intolerant to certain foods, it is necessary to notify in advance so that we can ensure adequate food. The same applies to people who do not eat certain foods due to religious beliefs (e.g. Kosher and Halal foods).

Am I insured during the program?

Are there any items that are forbidden to be carried during the program?

Individuals - Dive into yourself

STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE

THE SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF COURSES

Character development

Improving communication skills

Leadership development

Organisational skills

Raising awareness of social and environmental responsibility

Boosting creativity

Respecting oneself

MORE ABOUT THE COURSE

Safety

Required gear (pdf)

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?

COURSE ACTIVITIES

The Outdoor Equipment You’ll Need on Your Outward Bound Course

Educational outdoor activities

Dive into yourself!

3rd – 10th of August 2019.

Dive Into Yourself- 8 day personal challenge outdoor course

Course Applications are Open!

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