Outward Bound® Adventure

July 7 - 13, 2025


Canyonlands National Park - Cataract Canyon, UT

Registration Deadline: June 7, 2025

*Space is limited for this program


C.O.P.S. Outward Bound® Adventure is planned for teenagers and young adults (15-20 years of age) who are children of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria.


Important Information Before Registering

Participants who choose to attend Outward Bound® will not be eligible to participate in Young Adults Camp. A $300 deposit is required for this camp. After the camp concludes and all participants have completed the camp, the $300 deposit will be fully refunded. If an Outward-Bound participant needs to cancel, please notify us by Friday, June 13th, to receive a full deposit refund. If a participant cancels after this date, they will forfeit their deposit for the camp. Outward Bound Adventure will be offered every other year, the next camp will take place in 2027.

Testimonial from a 2024 Outward Bound® Adventure Attendee:

"I wanted to challenge myself mentally and physically while being able to bond with other teens who understand my situation. I feel I gained a lot of self-confidence and many new bonds with AMAZING people."

What to Expect

Outward Bound® is an adventure-based camp structured to inspire character growth, self-discovery, empathy, and active participation in creating a better world. This camp is designed to challenge surviving children to overcome the obstacles they face in their lives after suffering the death of a parent in the line of duty.

This year, the Outward Bound® Adventure features an exciting white-water rafting experience on the Colorado River, winding through the stunning Canyonlands National Park in Cataract Canyon, Utah. The Colorado River serves as a crucial water source for 40 million people, with its extensive network of dams and aqueducts primarily used for agriculture and urban needs. Participants will be able to tackle various river challenges, collaborate with fellow surviving children, and enjoy the thrill of the rushing rapids. 

For more information on what to expect, click here to look over the provided course description. 

We hope that by attending Outward Bound® Adventure, surviving children will get that chance for a refreshing escape from their daily lives, allowing them to forge meaningful connections with peers who truly understand their experiences.

Travel Information

Please do not make any travel arrangements until you receive confirmation from C.O.P.S. that your registration has been received and approved to attend the program. First-time attendees will have preference over requests from returning participants.


After confirmation: Attendees will be sent detailed information to book their travel arrangements. 


Limited travel assistance may be available. Contact your local C.O.P.S. Chapter or contact the C.O.P.S. National Office for additional information.




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