Earth Day Every Day at Outward Bound Costa Rica
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
April 19, 2022
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What is Outward Bound Costa Rica’s Residential Gap Semester?
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
April 14, 2022
Sea Turtles in Costa Rica: OBCR’s Winter Retreat
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
January 7, 2022
Fall Semester with Coast to Coast Expedition & Outdoor Leader Semester
This fall, our Coast to Coast Expedition & Outdoor Leader Semester groups hiked, rafted, dived, rappelled, and surfed across Costa Rica & Panama! We look
November 30, 2021
OBCR’s Incredible Interns – Anne-Marie & Danny!
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
October 6, 2021
A Summer of Sun, Scuba, Surf & Service
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
September 8, 2021
Summer 2022 Interns Tell All
Outward Bound Costa Rica
August 29, 2022
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 up to head back to the U.S. to resume their college semesters, we sat down and interviewed them about their experiences… Coolest animal you saw in Costa
25 Years & 25 Things we love about OBCR
Outward Bound Costa Rica
August 9, 2022
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 love about OBCR! After 25 years, there is a lot to love about our organization. 1. Rafi One of the best things about coming to base is
Week of August 1: Girl Scout Destinations Update
Outward Bound Costa Rica
August 5, 2022
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 Pura Vida way of life. Click here for more information on this course! Girl Scout Destinations Sea Turtles, Service & Scuba Adventure Once on base the Girl
Week of July 25: Summer Courses 14-18 Update
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 29, 2022
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 their journey at the beaches of Manuel Antonio. Alongside one other group who are embracing the Pura Vida lifestyle as they wrap up their courses. Summer Courses
Week of July 11: Girl Scout Destination Course & Summer Courses 14-18 Update
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 19, 2022
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 and end their journey at the beaches of Manuel Antonio. Alongside our other two groups who are embracing the Pura Vida lifestyle as they wrap up their
Week of July 4: Girl Scout Destination Course Update
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 12, 2022
Our GS Sea Turtle, Service & Scuba Adventure group has almost concluded as the girls have obtained their NAUI diving certification and are headed to San San Pond Sak for sea turtle conservation work. Girl Scout Destination Sea Turtles, Service & Scuba Adventure Once on base, the Girl Scouts had a peaceful
Week of June 27: Summer 14-18 and Girl Scout Destinations Course Update
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 1, 2022
Our Scuba, Sea Turtles, Service & Sloths, Tropical Trek, Raft & Waves, and Girl Scout Catching Waves groups are learning the pura vida way of life as they immerse themselves into the Costa Rican and Panamanian culture through new experiences. Girl Scout Destination Catching Waves The group kicked off their Costa Rican