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
This high season, our Communications Office was lucky enough to have three stellar interns to help keep our summer programs running smoothly. Before they packed
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
It’s time for us to start moving the needle within our own industry. This is how…
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
Many OBCR students who come on course with us have the opportunity to learn traditional recipes at homestays with Costa Rican families. We have picked
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
Looking for a gift for the adventurer in your life? Our gear-obsessed intern, Sushi, has got you covered! Here are her favorite pieces for outdoor
Our semester courses offer you the opportunity to learn outside of a traditional classroom, using the rainforest, rivers and reefs of Central America to foster
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
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