Staff Stories: Daniel Jimenez reflects on 23 years with OBCR
When did you join OBCR? It seems like yesterday! I joined the organization on October 26, 1999. So, I am actually about to reach my
October 11, 2022
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Summer 2022 Interns Tell All
This high season, our Communications Office was lucky enough to have three stellar interns to help keep our summer programs running smoothly. Before they packed
August 29, 2022
25 Years & 25 Things we love about OBCR
To celebrate 25 years since Outward Bound Costa Rica received their full charter from Outward Bound International, we’ve made a list of 25 things we
August 9, 2022
Week of August 1: Girl Scout Destinations Update
Time has flown by as our final Girl Scout group is half way through their journey. They have been scuba diving, beaching, and embracing the
August 5, 2022
Week of July 25: Summer Courses 14-18 Update
Our last Tropical Trek, Raft & Waves group is out and experiencing Costa Rica’s natural wonders as they hike from our Eco Lodge and end
July 29, 2022
Week of July 11: Girl Scout Destination Course & Summer Courses 14-18 Update
Our first Girl Scout Rainforest Trek, River & Reef group is out and experiencing Costa Rica’s natural wonders as they hike from our Eco Lodge
July 19, 2022
Girl Scout Troop 6977: From DC to Costa Rica & Panama 🐢
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 2, 2019
Girl Scout Troop 6977 has been busy planting trees, sipping on coconuts, sea kayaking, learning to scuba dive, and assisting with sea turtle conservation. The Girl Scout Troop has been assisting with projects to protect the endangered leatherback sea turtle population including nightly patrols, cataloging nests, and releasing newly hatched baby turtles. The girls
Week of June 22: Summer Courses 14-18 and Girl Scout Destinations Course Update
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 28, 2019
We’re thrilled to have FIVE new groups join us this week! Our students and instructors set off to different parts of Costa Rica and Panama and have been scuba diving, surfing, hiking, releasing baby sea turtles, wakeboarding, and more. Check out what each group has been doing below! Summer Courses 14-18 Caribbean Scuba and
Week of June 15: Girl Scout Destinations Course Update
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 20, 2019
And so the adventure begins! We had our first arrivals of the summer this past weekend, and the Girl Scouts have been having a blast kicking off high season in Costa Rica and Panama. Scuba and Sea Turtle Adventure (Session #1) On Sunday, the group headed out bright and early to the
Top Travel Trends of 2019
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 18, 2019
In 1996, 560 million tourists ventured abroad. By 2017 this number had more than doubled to more than 1.3 billion, just under 20% of the world’s population! Travel has become an important part of modern day life. It has become much cheaper, easier and faster. Each year there are a number of different
Is an Outdoor Leader Semester for you?
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 25, 2019
Leadership is unlocking people’s potential to become better. Bill Bradley Outdoor leaders have a number of soft skills and hard skills. Soft skills include good communication, decision making, delegation and mentoring. Hard skills consist of climbing, backpacking, setting up belay systems, providing wilderness medical care, and being certified (e.g. WFR). On our Outdoor
Another Great Adventure with the Students from Canyon School
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 14, 2019
In May, we welcomed 8 students and 1 teacher from Canyon School in California to beautiful Costa Rica. Every year, it is such a treat to take these 8th graders on our signature hike through the rainforest in the scenic hills of Costa Rica’s Central Valley. They came together as a group
5 reasons why people visit Costa Rica
Outward Bound Costa Rica
May 13, 2019
There are so many wonderful reasons to visit the tropical paradise of Costa Rica. Here are a few from the OBCR crew! 1. The People Often referred to as ‘Ticos’, they are friendly, polite, and have mastered the art of joy. They approach life with a patient attitude and play a huge