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
Staff Stories: Daniel Jimenez reflects on 23 years with OBCR
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Summer 2022 Interns Tell All
Outward Bound Costa Rica
August 29, 2022
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
Top 10 items to pack for an OBCR Adventure
Outward Bound Costa Rica
April 29, 2021
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
Celebrating Earth Day 2021 in Costa Rica
MarketingManager
April 19, 2021
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
Earning Academic Credit and Using My 529 College Plan with OBCR
Outward Bound Costa Rica
April 14, 2021
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
OBCR’s Guide to Becoming an Outdoor Instructor
Outward Bound Costa Rica
March 22, 2021
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.
What is STEAM Education?
Outward Bound Costa Rica
February 10, 2021
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
How to Take a Gap Year during COVID-19
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 2, 2020
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.
OBCR Stands with Black Lives Matter
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 11, 2020
It’s time for us to start moving the needle within our own industry. This is how…
Brick by Brick: Helping the Environment at Home
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 2, 2020
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
5 Costa Rican Recipes That You Can Make at Home
Outward Bound Costa Rica
April 29, 2020
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
Tips for Sustainable Travel: How to explore the world and leave a lighter footprint
MarketingManager
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
Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Outdoor Gear 2019
DesignIntern
November 20, 2019
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
Which Semester Course is Right for You?
MarketingManager
October 24, 2019
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
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
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