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
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…