Week of July 4: Girl Scout Destination Course Update
Our GS Sea Turtle, Service & Scuba Adventure group has almost concluded as the girls have obtained their NAUI diving certification and are headed to
July 12, 2022
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Week of June 27: Summer 14-18 and Girl Scout Destinations Course Update
Our Scuba, Sea Turtles, Service & Sloths, Tropical Trek, Raft & Waves, and Girl Scout Catching Waves groups are learning the pura vida way of
July 1, 2022
Week of June 20: Girl Scout Destinations Course Update
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
June 24, 2022
Week of June 13: Summer Courses 14-18 Course Update
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
June 17, 2022
Alumni Perspective: Deferring from Brown University, Taking a Gap Year with OBCR
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
May 5, 2022
New Faces in the Office – Meet Natalia and Kyleigh
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
April 27, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Outdoor Gear 2019
DesignIntern
November 20, 2019
Looking for a gift for the adventurer in your life? Our gear-obsessed intern, Sushi, has got you covered! Here are her favorite pieces for outdoor (and travel) adventures. 1. Salomon X Ultra Mid 3 GTX Hiking Boots We spend most of the day in shoes, so why not invest in a good
Fall Coast to Coast Expedition Update
Outward Bound Costa Rica
November 7, 2019
It’s been quite an action-packed first 50 days for our Fall Semester Coast to Coast Expedition participants! The group started their adventure by heading to Costa Rica’s Pejibaye River for the rafting phase of their expedition. For some, it was their first time tackling whitewater, but in just a few days, everyone
Which Semester Course is Right for You?
MarketingManager
October 24, 2019
Our semester courses offer you the opportunity to learn outside of a traditional classroom, using the rainforest, rivers and reefs of Central America to foster leadership development and personal growth. Each course will help you discover your capabilities and passion for the great outdoors, but which one is right for you? Outdoor
The Solo
Outward Bound Costa Rica
October 16, 2019
Solo is an integral part of the Outward Bound experience. Whether on course for a few days or a few months, every student has the opportunity to sit and reflect. Find out the history and benefits of Solo.
My Girl Scout Destinations Trip – Service Challenge 2019
DesignIntern
October 3, 2019
My Girl Scout Destinations trip through Outward Bound was amazeballs. I enjoyed every moment of it. This trip really brought me out of my comfort zone and exposed to me to a lot of new things. I met lots of people from different backgrounds from all over the country. This trip for
Week of August 10: Panama Service Expedition Update
Outward Bound Costa Rica
August 16, 2019
It’s our last week of high season, I repeat, our last week! These lovely ladies are currently on the Panama Service Expedition. They have been having a blast in Panama doing some gnarly wakeboarding and upside down posing! They’ve not just been playing hard though, they’ve been working hard as well! The
Week of August 3: Summer Courses 14-18 and Girl Scout Destinations Course Update
Outward Bound Costa Rica
August 9, 2019
Our last group of the summer arrived this past weekend! It’s been a crazy, fun week (like always!) filled with baby sea turtles, goats, and even an OPOSSUM! Read on to find out what our students have been up to. Summer Courses 14-18 Panama Service Expedition Our PSE group headed straight to