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
Tips for Sustainable Travel: How to explore the world and leave a lighter footprint
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February 13, 2020
Our blog published last month, ‘Sustainable Travel in Costa Rica’, discussed how travelers are on the lookout for ways to explore the world while minimizing their carbon footprint. Sustainability has become an important factor for those who are considering where to take their vacation, and Costa Rica has emerged as one of
First group from Mexico to achieve their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award with OBCR
Outward Bound Costa Rica
February 10, 2020
This January, OBCR hosted the first group from Mexico to complete their training and practice expeditions for their Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Bronze Award. The DofE Award is an internationally recognized program designed to encourage young people to develop positive skills and lifestyle habits. To achieve DofE Bronze, you must complete four
Sustainable Travel in Costa Rica
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January 20, 2020
It is not surprising, given recent headlines, that the planet’s climate crisis is at the forefront of many people’s minds as they look to travel abroad this year. At the top of every list of Travel Trends for 2020, one prediction crops up time and time again: Sustainable Travel. As the effects
Girl Scout Destinations: Sea Turtle Retreat Update
Outward Bound Costa Rica
January 2, 2020
Girl Scouts from all over the United States have been helping protect endangered sea turtles in Costa Rica! On December 27, 29 Girl Scouts arrived to the Outward Bound Costa Rica rainforest base ready for their Sea Turtle Retreat. After getting to know each other and preparing their kit for course, the
OB to PC: My Journey from Outward Bound into Peace Corps
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December 12, 2019
Heather gardening with her host mom in Cambodia I’m writing this article from underneath my mosquito net, blanketed by the afternoon heat, in a small but oh-so-beautiful village in Cambodia. Looking back on the past several years of my life, I still find it a bit crazy that I’m sitting here as
Hasta Luego to our Fall Coast to Coast Students!
Outward Bound Costa Rica
December 12, 2019
Our Fall Coast to Coast Semester Students have completed their epic hike from one side of Costa Rica to the other! Prior to their hiking phase, the group spent a week in Panama gaining their NAUI scuba certification and exploring the islands of Bocas del Toro. During the scuba course, they managed
Special Offer: Free 6-month Subscription to Nomadik
Outward Bound Costa Rica
December 11, 2019
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