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Imagine stepping barefoot onto a bed of soft sand, the grains slipping between your toes and the warm sun on your skin as you and your surfboard get ready to hit the waves for the day. Or hiking through a dense, green rainforest, the crisp smell of the outdoors instantly overtaking your nostrils, the sound of leaves crunching beneath your feet with every step. Maybe being immersed with locals is more your style, and you can’t wait to be surrounded by native Costa Ricans in a small house in the countryside, learning to make corn tortillas from scratch and drinking juice from freshly squeezed sugar cane.
Outward Bound Costa Rica Summer Expeditions are packed with adrenaline-pumping fun. Our 2016 Summer Expeditions in Costa Rica and Panama provide learning experiences that allow participants to build life skills, intercultural competence, Spanish language, and self-awareness. Through varied adventure challenges and service learning expeditions, students expand self-awareness, step up into leadership roles, and discover that they are capable of more than they ever thought possible. These aren’t your average summer programs in Costa Rica and Panama!
Outward Bound Costa Rica wants to welcome you to Central America this summer for the experience of a lifetime. First, check out our exciting new course videos below to explore our program options and hear what students have to say about their experience. Then, view our printable visual guide to help you chose your next adventure on one of our 5-week, 4-week, 3-week, and 2-week summer programs.
Rainforest Hike and Homestay
Discover the true meaning of “off the beaten path” as you embark on a deep-jungle trek where spectacular rainforest valleys, cascading waterfalls, and winding rivers will both awe and challenge you. View the course page, or inquire to our team.
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Caribbean Scuba & Service
Discover the natural wonders of Panama by lending a hand in local conservation projects and earning your scuba certification as you dive tropical Caribbean waters for up-close views of Coral reefs. View course page, or inquire to our team.
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Pacific Surf & Cert Extension
Learn to surf or hone your skills as you paddle alongside our experienced, professional instructors. Ensure your dedication to water safety by earning your American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications. View course page, or inquire to our team.
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Design Your Adventure
We’ve designed some new materials to help you choose your own adventure with us this summer. Click on the photo for a full-screen printable PDF guide to our 2016 Summer Expeditions.