Under the tropical waters of Panama lies a plethora of amazing fish and coral reef! While scuba diving or even just cruising along the sandy beaches, you can see the colorful arrangement of amazing marine life throughout the Panama Sea. 1. Parrot Fish These colorful fish ranging up to 4 feet have beak-like jaws and […]
Saturday was a big day as we welcomed our last round of Girl Scout Destinations programs for the summer! Rainforest, River & Reef, Catching Waves, and Scuba & Sea Turtle Adventure bonded together sharing their experiences on Saturday as they awaited their Outward Bound Costa Rica adventures! Every Wednesday stay up to date with for […]
Rainforest Hike & Homestay started on the trail Sunday heading only a few feet away to our local reserve where they geared up to complete their first service project. During the service project students teamed together as they shoveled and raked away scattered debris throughout the trails while learning about the importance of preserving the […]
Our first Pacific Wave & Water summer expedition course kicked off their week with a service project on our local reserve at the Tres Rios rainforest base before heading out to catch their first waves! The students plus instructors Jorge and Spencer headed behind base on Sunday where they gave a helping hand in clearing […]
The gap year, already an established rite-of-passage in the UK and Australia, is quickly gaining popularity among U.S. students and parents. Many top universities such as Harvard and Princeton are now encouraging students to take a gap year before entering college and even providing sponsored opportunities for students to work and live abroad before their […]
This week our Girl Scout Destination Programs were out and about throughout Costa Rica & Panama keeping busy with service projects, scuba diving, turtle conservation and many more exciting activities! Join us every Wednesday for the latest Girl Scout photos and information! Scuba & Sea Turtle #2 Last week, Girl Scouts of Scuba & Sea […]
Every season we get excited for new staff to join our energetic team here at Outward Bound Costa Rica! Although some new members spend more time here than others we are eager to welcome three new faces to the rainforest base. Our first new staff member is Valerie McKeon coming on board as our new […]
Step into your boots, strap on your backpack, and open your eyes to prepare for the beautiful journey to Piedras Blancas, one that few outsiders ever see on their average trip to Costa Rica. The trek to Piedras has many scenic routes with views of high mountain ranges, sweeping flatland’s and machete-carved trails that lead […]
This week after students completed and passed their National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) certifications they took to the waters for a sea kayaking and sail expedition on the island of Solarte. Students paddled four hours through the calm rapids around the archipelago Bocas del Toro weaving in and out of mangroves while enjoying the tranquility […]
Last week, students rounded out their July 4th weekend rappelling down the rushing waterfall and headed to the last homestay of their hike at the Hernan residence overlooking the beautiful Rio Savegre. During one students reflection after the hike he described his overall best memory of the course saying, “Arriving at the homestay after a […]
We have had a busy week here at Outward Bound Costa Rica as we said “adios” to some amazing Girl Scouts and “bienvenidos” to others as we geared up for our next Girl Scout Destinations programs. This week, the girls arrived to the rainforest base during the exhilaration of the World Cup as local Ticos […]
Hola! The students left the rainforest base early Monday morning with instructors Zach and Danny to start the their rugged trek through Cruce Tonito. The heavy rain made good use of their hiking equipment as students trudged through the challenging conditions and bonded together as they set up camp for their first stay under the […]
This week marked the beginning of our first summer enrollment scuba diving course as the students made their way to the beautiful islands of Bocas Del Toro, Panama. The students had many activities to look forward to in Panama including viewing the intricate coral reefs and wide variety of sea animals, an official NAUI Dive certification, […]
Here is another Girl Scout Destination programs update! Join us every Wednesday to stay up to date with the latest Girl Scout news and also check us out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more updates. Pura Vida! Service Challenge #1 Today, the girls are testing out their teamwork skills as they raft down the […]
Hola! When we last left off, students had made the trek to the Lopez family homestay where they got a first-hand lesson on how to harvest pure Costa Rican sugarcane and turn it into candy using the traditional Trapiche tool, cauldrons, molds and a lot of hard work. After getting their fill, they spent their […]