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
Celebrating Earth Day 2021 in Costa Rica
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April 19, 2021
With the theme of this year’s Earth Day being ‘Restore Our Earth’, we wanted to celebrate the positive impact our participants have on the environment in Costa Rica! With nearly 30% the country protected as a national park, wildlife refuge, or private reserve and numerous conservation policies and programs, Costa Rica is
Earning Academic Credit and Using My 529 College Plan with OBCR
Outward Bound Costa Rica
April 14, 2021
Every spring and fall, we have three options for students looking to earn academic credit on a gap year or semester abroad. Our 65-day Outdoor Leader Semester and 65-day Residential Gap Semester courses offer you the opportunity to earn up to 10 academic credits and on our 85-day Coast to Coast Expedition
OBCR’s Guide to Becoming an Outdoor Instructor
Outward Bound Costa Rica
March 22, 2021
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. They have thrived during our experiential learning programs and often continue along a career path in outdoor education. Starting out in the outdoor education industry can seem
What is STEAM Education?
Outward Bound Costa Rica
February 10, 2021
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 a STEAM-focused curriculum for this new program. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math) is a learning methodology that is increasing in popularity among educators, parents,
Thanksgiving Break: Caribbean Scuba, Spanish, and Sloths
Outward Bound Costa Rica
November 25, 2020
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 Basic or Advanced Scuba Diver certification, learning Spanish, exploring rainforest trails, and spotting incredible wildlife along the way. To ensure the health and safety of the group,
How to Take a Gap Year during COVID-19
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 2, 2020
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. Many students don’t want to miss out on their full university experience and have made the decision to defer their admission for this year. We take a
OBCR Stands with Black Lives Matter
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 11, 2020
It’s time for us to start moving the needle within our own industry. This is how…