Q&A with Coast to Coast Expedition Alum Hunter McDavid
“Coming back to Costa Rica the second time really showed me that you never have to say goodbye, it’s always a ‘see you later’. I’ve
July 14, 2021
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Coast to Coast Spring Semester: “Keep an open mind and always expect the unexpected”
This month, we said adiós to a group of young adults that we have seen thrive over the course of their 85-day Coast to Coast
May 19, 2021
From The Eyes of an OBCR Instructor: Nany’s Story
From the moment I walked into our rainforest base two years ago, I knew that I would love working at OBCR. I was SO excited
May 12, 2021
Top 10 items to pack for an OBCR Adventure
As we get ready for our busy summer season, we wanted share just some of the key items that we recommend packing for your adventure
April 29, 2021
Celebrating Earth Day 2021 in Costa Rica
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
April 19, 2021
Earning Academic Credit and Using My 529 College Plan with OBCR
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
April 14, 2021
Girl Scout Troop 6977: From DC to Costa Rica & Panama 🐢
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 2, 2019
Girl Scout Troop 6977 has been busy planting trees, sipping on coconuts, sea kayaking, learning to scuba dive, and assisting with sea turtle conservation. The Girl Scout Troop has been assisting with projects to protect the endangered leatherback sea turtle population including nightly patrols, cataloging nests, and releasing newly hatched baby turtles. The girls
Week of June 22: Summer Courses 14-18 and Girl Scout Destinations Course Update
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 28, 2019
We’re thrilled to have FIVE new groups join us this week! Our students and instructors set off to different parts of Costa Rica and Panama and have been scuba diving, surfing, hiking, releasing baby sea turtles, wakeboarding, and more. Check out what each group has been doing below! Summer Courses 14-18 Caribbean Scuba and
Week of June 15: Girl Scout Destinations Course Update
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 20, 2019
And so the adventure begins! We had our first arrivals of the summer this past weekend, and the Girl Scouts have been having a blast kicking off high season in Costa Rica and Panama. Scuba and Sea Turtle Adventure (Session #1) On Sunday, the group headed out bright and early to the
Top Travel Trends of 2019
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 18, 2019
In 1996, 560 million tourists ventured abroad. By 2017 this number had more than doubled to more than 1.3 billion, just under 20% of the world’s population! Travel has become an important part of modern day life. It has become much cheaper, easier and faster. Each year there are a number of different
Is an Outdoor Leader Semester for you?
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 25, 2019
Leadership is unlocking people’s potential to become better. Bill Bradley Outdoor leaders have a number of soft skills and hard skills. Soft skills include good communication, decision making, delegation and mentoring. Hard skills consist of climbing, backpacking, setting up belay systems, providing wilderness medical care, and being certified (e.g. WFR). On our Outdoor
Another Great Adventure with the Students from Canyon School
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 14, 2019
In May, we welcomed 8 students and 1 teacher from Canyon School in California to beautiful Costa Rica. Every year, it is such a treat to take these 8th graders on our signature hike through the rainforest in the scenic hills of Costa Rica’s Central Valley. They came together as a group
5 reasons why people visit Costa Rica
Outward Bound Costa Rica
May 13, 2019
There are so many wonderful reasons to visit the tropical paradise of Costa Rica. Here are a few from the OBCR crew! 1. The People Often referred to as ‘Ticos’, they are friendly, polite, and have mastered the art of joy. They approach life with a patient attitude and play a huge