Along with stunning beaches and diverse rainforest ecosystems, Costa Rica is also home to volcanoes. Lots of volcanoes. There are over 200 identifiable volcanic formations, with only around 100 that show any signs of volcanic activity. And only five are classified as active volcanoes. Most of the volcanoes in Costa Rica lie in the northern […]
It’s been said that knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice. When it comes to putting knowledge of wilderness survival into practice, few do it better than Les Stroud. Stroud was the host of the popular Discovery Channel program, Survivorman, and is also a filmmaker, outdoor adventurer, singer/songwriter and author. And […]
They have finally arrived. And by “finally,” we mean six months of discussions, office meetings, visits by Carlos Vargas (our spirited and devoted Tico t-shirt distributor), visits to the fabric factories, and long-distance communication with Kat Lusher (the designer) in San Francisco, California. Yes, it’s been a long time since the day Debbie, our Marketing […]
“A very fun, challenging, educational and exciting adventure.” This seemed to be a running theme among the nine students and one chaperone attending their annual Senior Class trip to Costa Rica this June. Luckily, this is the response we hoped they would have given the Journeys curriculum requirement as part of their Teton Science Schools […]
University of Alabama students wouldn’t have guessed any of their days to end to the tune of “Yankee Doodle” when they came here in May as part of their Alabama Action Abroad program. But before bed one evening, as the nightly meeting was coming to an end, the Cacique cued AJ Collins, the Hanashita, to […]
jour·ney [jur-nee]–noun1. (dictionary.com) a traveling from one place to another, usually taking a rather long time; trip2. (Teton Science School) a direct experience in the ecological or cultural environment that serves as an essential part of learning With the name “Teton Science School” you might be wondering how it is different from any other school […]
With a name like Stevie Peacock, making a name for yourself is bound to happen. So what does it mean to “make a name for oneself?” Does it mean being a member of the Sarasota Crew Team for two years? Does it mean traveling to France for one of two summers in which she did […]
The next time you are on the beaches of Costa Rica and are astounded by the fashion sense of a group of surfers in their light and dark blue matching rash guards, you might be surprised to know it’s a pack of Outward Bound Costa Rica surf students. That’s right – we have our very […]
University of Alabama returned to us for the second time this school year (see this newsletter article about the service project they completed last December); this time, with Alabama Action Abroad. This group of honors student spent a semester studying global poverty and service, and ended their course with a service trip to Costa Rica […]
Most students’ friends and family get different images in mind when reading the update, “Students are in Panama this week…” While most envision the Panama Canal (which is actually about 12 hours away by bus) and/or the commercialism that it brings, they would be surprised to learn about the beauty of both the scenery and […]
When we partnered with Outward Bound USA this year to create a semester course that was partially in the Florida Keys and two-thirds in Costa Rica, we had no idea what an unforgettable – and unique – experience it would be for both the students and the instructors. Among them were yours truly, Orlando Zamora […]
Discovery Kids‘ 2001 series of “Outward Bound” took place on one of our very own Outward Bound Costa Rica Multi-Element courses when nine students came to challenge themselves. Well, that, and to become famous. Zorro, Fuego, Luna, Sol, Estrella, Ave, Chancho, Tiger, and Sloth (as they all nicknamed themselves) spent seven days here, rafting the […]
It was another great course with Canyon School (aside from all of their flight complications, of course). After more than three years of coming to Costa Rica with its tiny eighth grade classes (usually 8-10 students!), Canyon School Elementary was back again for a course meant to mentally and emotionally prepare its students for heading […]
“I love the feeling of soaring through the air.” -2010 student For some, it’s exhilarating. For others, it’s their worst fear. Both of these types of people would agree: it’s the best way to see the upper canopies of the rainforest. It’s zip-lining. Regardless of how you feel ascending that mountain, gear in hand, […]
For most students coming on a course that includes surfing, they become quite perplexed after reading the item “rash guards” on their packing lists. We’re here to help you put that confusion to rest. Rash guards help protect your skin from surfboard rashes (caused by popping up on a surfboard over and over) and strong […]