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
Fall Semester with Coast to Coast Expedition & Outdoor Leader Semester
Outward Bound Costa Rica
November 30, 2021
This fall, our Coast to Coast Expedition & Outdoor Leader Semester groups hiked, rafted, dived, rappelled, and surfed across Costa Rica & Panama! We look back at their experiences and what they achieved during their semester abroad. On arrival to Costa Rica, the students had a tour of the rainforest reserve that
OBCR’s Incredible Interns – Anne-Marie & Danny!
DesignIntern
October 6, 2021
We catch up with Anne-Marie and Danny as they come to the end of their summer internships with OBCR. The funny thing is, we couldn’t be more different. Danny consistently starts his days off with coffee (he likes to say that his first cup is like a warm hug). I can’t function
A Summer of Sun, Scuba, Surf & Service
Outward Bound Costa Rica
September 8, 2021
This year, we welcomed back students to Costa Rica and Panama on our summer courses for teens and programs for adults! Between June and August, they completed an incredible 635.5 hours volunteering, earned 75 certifications, and made countless memories! Each one of our courses were adjusted for COVID-19 to help ensure the health
Q&A with Coast to Coast Expedition Alum Hunter McDavid
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 14, 2021
“Coming back to Costa Rica the second time really showed me that you never have to say goodbye, it’s always a ‘see you later’. I’ve always recited that in my life and this held true for OBCR.” Coast to Coast Expedition Alum, Hunter, tell us all about his experience returning to Costa
Coast to Coast Spring Semester: “Keep an open mind and always expect the unexpected”
Outward Bound Costa Rica
May 19, 2021
This month, we said adiós to a group of young adults that we have seen thrive over the course of their 85-day Coast to Coast Expedition! These students were the first to complete one of our COVID-19 adjusted semester programs in Costa Rica and Panama. We take a look back at their
From The Eyes of an OBCR Instructor: Nany’s Story
DesignIntern
May 12, 2021
From the moment I walked into our rainforest base two years ago, I knew that I would love working at OBCR. I was SO excited about this job because I had always loved the outdoors and that’s why I studied Ecological Tourism at Universidad de Costa Rica. Being able to work at
Top 10 items to pack for an OBCR Adventure
Outward Bound Costa Rica
April 29, 2021
As we get ready for our busy summer season, we wanted share just some of the key items that we recommend packing for your adventure in Costa Rica or Panama. OBCR sends out a full packing list to all participants that has been tailored specifically to their course, but below we’ve chosen