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
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