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
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,