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 July 27: Girl Scout Destinations and Summer Courses 14-18 Course Update
Outward Bound Costa Rica
August 1, 2019
Summer is more than halfway over — how crazy is that?! Our students have been soaking up every last second in Costa Rica and Panama. Read on to find out what each group has been doing this week! Girl Scout Destinations Service Challenge (Session #4) Our SC group kicked off their time
Week of July 20: Summer Courses 14-18 and Girl Scout Destinations Course Update
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 26, 2019
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 really awesome stuff.) Summer Courses 14-18 Service, Hike & Homestay (Session #3) Our five SHH guys headed into the dense reserve behind our base on Sunday morning
A Great Adventure with Girl Guides of Canada! 🇨🇦
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 26, 2019
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 Guides were excited to get their hands dirty with some sea turtle conservation service, catch some gnarly waves in Manuel Antonio, and zip through the air on
Girl Scout Troop #30507 Comes to Costa Rica!
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 25, 2019
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! As a group celebration before heading off to college, the girls came to Costa Rica together to volunteer with the sea turtle population, try their hand at
Week of July 13: Girl Scout Destinations and Summer Courses 14-18 Course Update
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 19, 2019
This week, we had two Girl Scout groups begin their journey while two 14-18 Summer Courses wrap up their adventure! See what everyone’s been up to. 👇🏼 Girl Scout Destinations Service Challenge (Session #3) Our SC group kicked off their time in Costa Rica volunteering close to “home” here at our base camp! They
Week of July 6: Summer Courses 14-18 and Girl Scout Destinations Course Update
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 12, 2019
We’re so proud of our participants this week for embracing the “Pura Vida” lifestyle. They’ve been fully immersed in the culture of Costa Rica and Panama, building relationships with locals, fellow coursemates, and instructors, and gaining lifelong skills. Check out each group’s latest adventures below! Summer Courses 14-18 Caribbean Scuba & Service
Week of June 29: Girl Scout Destinations and Summer Courses 14-18 Course Update
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 5, 2019
We’ve been making memories to last a lifetime this week! Our students are exploring the tropical rivers, reefs, and rainforests all over Costa Rica and Panama. They’ve been surfing, cleaning up beaches, tasting local foods, touring historical sites, practicing English with school children, getting scuba certified, and so much more. Most importantly,