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
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
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
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
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
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
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 in Costa Rica! With nearly 30% the country protected as a national park, wildlife refuge, or private reserve and numerous conservation policies and programs, Costa Rica is
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 Leader Semester and 65-day Residential Gap Semester courses offer you the opportunity to earn up to 10 academic credits and on our 85-day Coast to Coast Expedition
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. They have thrived during our experiential learning programs and often continue along a career path in outdoor education. Starting out in the outdoor education industry can seem
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 a STEAM-focused curriculum for this new program. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math) is a learning methodology that is increasing in popularity among educators, parents,
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 Basic or Advanced Scuba Diver certification, learning Spanish, exploring rainforest trails, and spotting incredible wildlife along the way. To ensure the health and safety of the group,
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. Many students don’t want to miss out on their full university experience and have made the decision to defer their admission for this year. We take a
It’s time for us to start moving the needle within our own industry. This is how…