OBCR’s Guide to Becoming an Outdoor Instructor
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.
March 22, 2021
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What is STEAM Education?
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
February 10, 2021
Thanksgiving Break: Caribbean Scuba, Spanish, and Sloths
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
November 25, 2020
How to Take a Gap Year during COVID-19
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.
July 2, 2020
OBCR Stands with Black Lives Matter
It’s time for us to start moving the needle within our own industry. This is how…
June 11, 2020
Brick by Brick: Helping the Environment at Home
OBCR’s Louise shows us how to build ecobricks Being in isolation at our rainforest base has provided OBCR staff with some extra time to start
June 2, 2020
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March 27, 2023
Why You Should Learn Spanish in Costa Rica Have you always dreamed of learning Spanish? What better place than Costa Rica, a beautiful country with rich culture and history, to learn Spanish? Immersing yourself in the Spanish language and Costa Rican culture is the best way to learn Spanish naturally and effectively.
OBCR’s First-Ever Impact Report is Here
Outward Bound Costa Rica
December 16, 2022
We are thrilled to announce that our first-ever impact report is now live! As we close out 2022 in our 25th year as an Outward Bound school, OBCR extends a big thank you to our team members and partners for their work this year. Together, we have made a huge impact in
Alumni Stories: Meet our Fall Residential Semester Group
Outward Bound Costa Rica
December 15, 2022
Meet our Fall 2022 Residential Gap Semester group as they get together to reflect on their 65-day adventure in Costa Rica and Panama… Trenton Mayberry (18 ~ Florida), Anneke Smeenk (18 ~ New York), Katherine Marriott (18 ~ New York), Duncan O’Connell (18 ~ Arizona), and Nadia McCollister (18 ~ Vermont) Anneke,
‘Art inspires inclusivity, liberation & self-expression’ – Reserva Indigena Boruca
Outward Bound Costa Rica
December 12, 2022
OBCR’s Natalia shares teachings from her time exploring the Boruca Indigenous Community with our Residential Gap Semester Program. Keeping indigenous cultures alive is a challenge in today’s westernized world. That’s one of the many reasons why OBCR integrated the Indigenous Art & Culture module into our Residential Gap Semester and it is
Costa Rican Cuisine: Hosting A Costa Rican-Themed Dinner Party
Outward Bound Costa Rica
December 1, 2022
Food is the lifeblood of many cultures, and Costa Rica is no exception. Sarah Beaman, a Girl Scout from California, recently joined us and was deeply impacted by Costa Rican culture through its cuisine – so much so that she returned home and held a Costa Rican-themed dinner party for her Girl
How to Make Panamanian Johnny Cakes at Home
Outward Bound Costa Rica
October 31, 2022
If you’ve been on course with us in Panama, you know what Johnny Cakes are! If you’ve been missing the versatile little bread roll, it’s your lucky day. I recently had the opportunity to learn how to make Johnny Cakes from scratch with Doña Valencia and Doña Graciela, two women in an
Staff Stories: Daniel Jimenez reflects on 23 years with OBCR
CommDirector
October 11, 2022
When did you join OBCR? It seems like yesterday! I joined the organization on October 26, 1999. So, I am actually about to reach my 23rd year with OBCR. Can you tell us about how you first started with the organization? Before OBCR, I was working on my family farm. OBCR needed