Ilia Corella Hometown: Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands OLS Spring 2015 Alum Ilia transitioned from student to instructor with the Outdoor Leader Semester after completing her course in Spring 2015 and then working as an Outward Bound Costa Rica Field Instructor Intern during the summer season. She couldn’t wait to work as an intern on all of the Scuba & Sea Turtle Adventure Girl […]
This past weekend marked the end of Outward Bound Costa Rica‘s summer season, with the last seven Summer Expeditions students heading home after the Pacific Surf & Cert Extension course. The students completed their week of surfing as better surfers and First Aid/CPR certified. Congratulations to all of our summer students on completing their courses! It […]
Rainforest Hike & Homestay #4 The six students on Rainforest Hike & Homestay session four successfully completed their multi-day trek to the community of Piedras Blancas. Along the way they stayed with local families on homestays. “The homestays were an awesome way to learn about different cultures,” said Mo G. of Maitland, Florida. On the […]
Gap Years are more popular than ever, but with increasing popularity the options have become more varied—making it more difficult to decide what you will actually be doing with your Gap Year. Is it better to find an internship? Travel? Volunteer? What you do with your Gap Year is a crucial choice, so we’ve compiled for […]
Rainforest, River, and Reef #2 The Girl Scouts from Rainforest, River, & Reef #2 successfully completed their course! The girls have had a challenging yet exhilarating experience trekking through the forests and swimming in the ocean. “Finishing the hike was an amazing feeling, it was probably one of the best memories because everyone felt so […]
Pacific Surf & Cert Extension #2 After a week of surfing on the beautiful Pacific coast of Costa Rica, the seven students on Pacific Surf & Cert Extension #2 completed their Summer Expeditions this past weekend. After their 3 or 5-week adventure, they are heading home with new experiences and skills, including surfing and First Aid/CPR training. […]
Catching Waves #2 During their last few days on the beach in Playa Avellanas, the Catching Waves #2 Girl Scouts focused on mastering their surfing skills. “I came here just wanting to know how to surf and I am leaving with the desire to make the most out of my life,” said Tien V. from […]
Rainforest Hike & Homestay #3 The 12 students on Rainforest Hike & Homestay session #3 completed their course on Saturday. After two weeks exploring the jungles, beaches, and rivers of Costa Rica and experiencing “pura vida,” the students are walking away with a powerful experience where they pushed their limits, worked as a team, and had a […]
Rainforest, River, & Reef #2 Our second session of Girl Scouts on Rainforest, River, & Reef started their course by helping with a service project here on our rainforest base. The girls planted trees and enjoyed getting to know each other over their last dinner on base. The group left Trés Rios on Monday and began their trek […]
Pacific Surf & Cert Extension #1 The seven students on the first Pacific Surf & Cert Extension course finished their week-long surf intensive this past Saturday. After surfing and working on their first-aid and CPR certifications every day, they will be leaving us with enhanced surf and safety skills, along with new friends and memories. Many […]
Outward Bound Costa Rica is thrilled to welcome our new Director of Communications & Marketing, Debra “Deb” Woolley to our leadership team! Deb brings 20 years of experience to Outward Bound Costa Rica, having previously worked in the field of international education with roles at AFS-USA and the National Society of Leadership and Success. A […]
Scuba & Sea Turtle Adventure #2 The Scuba & Sea Turtle Adventure #2 Girl Scouts spent several days in San San Pond Sak Wetland Reserve aiding in local sea turtle conservation efforts by performing night patrols and building sustainable habitats. The group then completed NAUI Scuba Dive training while exploring the tropical waters of Panama. They […]
Rainforest Hike & Homestay #2 The six students on Rainforest Hike & Homestay session #2 completed their course on Saturday. After two weeks exploring the jungles, beaches, and rivers of Costa Rica and experiencing “pura vida,” the students are walking away with a powerful experience where they pushed their limits, worked as a team, and […]
Scuba & Sea Turtle Adventure #1 Our first Scuba & Sea Turtle Adventure Girl Scout Destination has come to an end. The group completed their time in Panama by exploring unique underwater ecosystems while scuba diving and studying for the NAUI scuba dive test. After traveling back to our rainforest base in Costa Rica, the Girl Scouts visited the […]
Rainforest Hike & Homestay #2 During their first week in Costa Rica, our Rainforest Hike & Homestay Session #2 students completed their jungle trek through the remote community of Piedras Blancas. The students camped along the trail before reaching homestays where they learned about Costa Rican traditions from local families. The students made bread and interviewed Don Hernan, one of […]