We are thrilled to announce that our first-ever impact report is now live! As we close out 2022 in our 25th year as an Outward Bound school, OBCR extends a big thank you to our team members and partners for their work this year. Together, we have made a huge impact in local communities, on […]
Meet our Fall 2022 Residential Gap Semester group as they get together to reflect on their 65-day adventure in Costa Rica and Panama… Trenton Mayberry (18 ~ Florida), Anneke Smeenk (18 ~ New York), Katherine Marriott (18 ~ New York), Duncan O’Connell (18 ~ Arizona), and Nadia McCollister (18 ~ Vermont) Anneke, what did you […]
OBCR’s Natalia shares teachings from her time exploring the Boruca Indigenous Community with our Residential Gap Semester Program. Keeping indigenous cultures alive is a challenge in today’s westernized world. That’s one of the many reasons why OBCR integrated the Indigenous Art & Culture module into our Residential Gap Semester and it is a program highlight […]
Food is the lifeblood of many cultures, and Costa Rica is no exception. Sarah Beaman, a Girl Scout from California, recently joined us and was deeply impacted by Costa Rican culture through its cuisine – so much so that she returned home and held a Costa Rican-themed dinner party for her Girl Scout troop. Previous […]
If you’ve been on course with us in Panama, you know what Johnny Cakes are! If you’ve been missing the versatile little bread roll, it’s your lucky day. I recently had the opportunity to learn how to make Johnny Cakes from scratch with Doña Valencia and Doña Graciela, two women in an Indigenous community called […]
This high season, our Communications Office was lucky enough to have three stellar interns to help keep our summer programs running smoothly. Before they packed up to head back to the U.S. to resume their college semesters, we sat down and interviewed them about their experiences… Coolest animal you saw in Costa Rica? B: Monkeys! […]
To celebrate 25 years since Outward Bound Costa Rica received their full charter from Outward Bound International, we’ve made a list of 25 things we love about OBCR! After 25 years, there is a lot to love about our organization. 1. Rafi One of the best things about coming to base is being greeted by […]
Time has flown by as our final Girl Scout group is half way through their journey. They have been scuba diving, beaching, and embracing the Pura Vida way of life. Click here for more information on this course! Girl Scout Destinations Sea Turtles, Service & Scuba Adventure Once on base the Girl Scouts had a […]
Our last Tropical Trek, Raft & Waves group is out and experiencing Costa Rica’s natural wonders as they hike from our Eco Lodge and end their journey at the beaches of Manuel Antonio. Alongside one other group who are embracing the Pura Vida lifestyle as they wrap up their courses. Summer Courses 14-18 Rainforest Trek, […]
Our first Girl Scout Rainforest Trek, River & Reef group is out and experiencing Costa Rica’s natural wonders as they hike from our Eco Lodge and end their journey at the beaches of Manuel Antonio. Alongside our other two groups who are embracing the Pura Vida lifestyle as they wrap up their courses. Girl Scout […]
Our GS Sea Turtle, Service & Scuba Adventure group has almost concluded as the girls have obtained their NAUI diving certification and are headed to San San Pond Sak for sea turtle conservation work. Girl Scout Destination Sea Turtles, Service & Scuba Adventure Once on base, the Girl Scouts had a peaceful night before quickly […]
Our Scuba, Sea Turtles, Service & Sloths, Tropical Trek, Raft & Waves, and Girl Scout Catching Waves groups are learning the pura vida way of life as they immerse themselves into the Costa Rican and Panamanian culture through new experiences. Girl Scout Destination Catching Waves The group kicked off their Costa Rican adventure with a […]
Our first Girl Scout groups of the summer arrived this past weekend! The energy and excitement that they bring to Outward Bound is contagious. They have wrapped up their Scuba adventure in Bocas del Toro and are off to San San Pond Sak. Read on to find out more of what our students have been up […]
Our first groups of the summer arrived this past weekend! It has been an exciting first week as the students have started scuba diving, catching waves, and embracing the “Pura Vida” lifestyle. Read on to find out what our students have been up to! Summer Courses 14-18 Scuba, Sea Turtles, Service & Sloths Early in the […]
Everybody should have a gap experience. I’m grateful that mine was the Residential Gap Semester program at Outward Bound Costa Rica. The program taught me so much ranging from STEAM and nature, to culture, communication, responsibility, and so much more. Ultimately I came out of OBCR’s Residential Program with an incredible experience I could never […]