Week of August 10: Panama Service Expedition Update
It’s our last week of high season, I repeat, our last week! These lovely ladies are currently on the Panama Service Expedition. They have been
August 16, 2019
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Week of August 3: Summer Courses 14-18 and Girl Scout Destinations Course Update
Our last group of the summer arrived this past weekend! It’s been a crazy, fun week (like always!) filled with baby sea turtles, goats, and
August 9, 2019
Week of July 27: Girl Scout Destinations and Summer Courses 14-18 Course Update
Summer is more than halfway over — how crazy is that?! Our students have been soaking up every last second in Costa Rica and Panama.
August 1, 2019
Week of July 20: Summer Courses 14-18 and Girl Scout Destinations Course Update
Miss last week’s adventures? No worries. Check them out here. Read on to see what our students have been up to this week! (Hint: some
July 26, 2019
A Great Adventure with Girl Guides of Canada! 🇨🇦
This July, we had the pleasure of welcoming our first Scout troop from Manitoba, Canada for a custom adventure here in Costa Rica! The Girl
July 26, 2019
Girl Scout Troop #30507 Comes to Costa Rica!
What a treat it was to have the Girl Scouts of Troop #30507 join us for a custom course here in Costa Rica this summer!
July 25, 2019
Week of June 20: Girl Scout Destinations Course Update
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 24, 2022
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
Week of June 13: Summer Courses 14-18 Course Update
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 17, 2022
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
Alumni Perspective: Deferring from Brown University, Taking a Gap Year with OBCR
Outward Bound Costa Rica
May 5, 2022
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
New Faces in the Office – Meet Natalia and Kyleigh
Outward Bound Costa Rica
April 27, 2022
We have some new faces around base! Join us in welcoming Natalia Kiousi-Adami, our Enrollment & Outreach Manager, and Kyleigh McGrail, Media & Marketing Manager to the OBCR Communications office. Natalia was born and raised on a beautiful Greek island and made her move to the U.K. at 13 to pursue her studies.
Earth Day Every Day at Outward Bound Costa Rica
Outward Bound Costa Rica
April 19, 2022
What are you doing for Earth Day? And what are you doing for the earth every day? Conservation is the act of protecting earth’s natural resources for current and future generations. We spend our days surfing, scuba diving, whitewater rafting (and much more!) on experiential education courses, utilizing the tropical rivers, reefs,
What is Outward Bound Costa Rica’s Residential Gap Semester?
Outward Bound Costa Rica
April 14, 2022
Considering a gap year program but not sure about an adventure-based course that presents a physical challenge like our Coast to Coast Expedition or Outdoor Leader Semester? Our Residential Gap Semester could be exactly what you’re looking for. You’ll be diving into science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) topics while traveling
Sea Turtles in Costa Rica: OBCR’s Winter Retreat
Outward Bound Costa Rica
January 7, 2022
This winter, we welcomed two amazing groups to work alongside sea turtle conservationists in Costa Rica! With specialized COVID-19 adjustments in place, we are happy to report that this Sea Turtle Retreat was delivered safely and successfully. For this winter Sea Turtle Retreat, our two patrols kicked off their experience with a