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
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