OBCR’s Guide to Becoming an Outdoor Instructor
At Outward Bound Costa Rica, we’ve seen many young adults joining us on course because they have struggled with traditional learning in a classroom setting.
March 22, 2021
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What is STEAM Education?
With the launch of our 65-day Residential Gap Semester for 2021, we take a look at what exactly STEAM education is and why we’ve developed
February 10, 2021
Thanksgiving Break: Caribbean Scuba, Spanish, and Sloths
On November 21, we welcomed students to Costa Rica for our first COVID-19 adjusted program! This group are spending their Thanksgiving break earning their NAUI
November 25, 2020
How to Take a Gap Year during COVID-19
Following the impact of COVID-19, we’ve seen a surge in interest in our gap year programs as an alternative to the virtual classroom this fall.
July 2, 2020
OBCR Stands with Black Lives Matter
It’s time for us to start moving the needle within our own industry. This is how…
June 11, 2020
Brick by Brick: Helping the Environment at Home
OBCR’s Louise shows us how to build ecobricks Being in isolation at our rainforest base has provided OBCR staff with some extra time to start
June 2, 2020
Brick by Brick: Helping the Environment at Home
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 2, 2020
OBCR’s Louise shows us how to build ecobricks Being in isolation at our rainforest base has provided OBCR staff with some extra time to start working on projects that we’ve been planning for a while! For example, our last group of students helped us collect and clean plastic to turn into ecobricks.
Meet Petra: Polyglot, Sustainability Advocate, and Gender Equality Champion
Outward Bound Costa Rica
May 26, 2020
We ask our Partnerships & Enrollment Manager, Petra, about where her passion for gender equality and education comes from and her experience working in sustainable development. Where does your passion for education and youth development come from? My drive for the importance of education started at a very young age from my
“There are some places that you simply have to hike to in order to fully experience.”
DesignIntern
May 4, 2020
In a time such as this, where going outside in some places is not an option, it’s almost hard to believe that, just a short while ago, I spent three months living predominantly outdoors during an Outward Bound Costa Rica expedition. I am fully aware that reading a blog post about the
5 Costa Rican Recipes That You Can Make at Home
Outward Bound Costa Rica
April 29, 2020
Many OBCR students who come on course with us have the opportunity to learn traditional recipes at homestays with Costa Rican families. We have picked out some of our favorites for you to try at home! 1. Tortillas There is nothing quite like a homemade corn tortilla, either on the side of
Developing OBCR Skills During Social Distancing
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April 20, 2020
OBCR staff have been making the most of their free time in isolation together by brushing up on their outdoor and teambuilding skills. The OBCR base is surrounded by 1600 acres of rainforest reserve, a perfect setting to put their navigation and camp building abilities to the test! Armed with a map
Meet Louise: Eco-Warrior, Youth Development Advocate, and Girl Scout Alumna
Outward Bound Costa Rica
March 17, 2020
We ask our new Enrollment & Outreach Manager, Louise, about her journey from working in the UK on youth projects and traveling the world, to heading up OBCR’s Summer and Girl Scout Destinations courses. What motivated you to work at OBCR? I love exploring, being outdoors, and doing new things. I’ve spent
Girl Scout Destinations: Sea Turtles, Service, and Stories to Last a Lifetime
DesignIntern
February 27, 2020
Girl Scout Alumna, Samantha Kenney, shares her story of a trip of a lifetime with Outward Bound Costa Rica’s Service Challenge. I dodge left. I dodge right. Finally, I make it out of the way and start running to safety with grass underneath my feet and the smell of fresh air surrounding