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 group headed straight […]
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 to spot plenty […]
It’s been quite an action-packed first 50 days for our Fall Semester Coast to Coast Expedition participants! The group started their adventure by heading to Costa Rica’s Pejibaye River for the rafting phase of their expedition. For some, it was their first time tackling whitewater, but in just a few days, everyone was taking turns […]
Our last group of the summer arrived this past weekend! It’s been a crazy, fun week (like always!) filled with baby sea turtles, goats, and even an OPOSSUM! Read on to find out what our students have been up to. Summer Courses 14-18 Panama Service Expedition Our PSE group headed straight to San San Pond […]
Summer is more than halfway over — how crazy is that?! Our students have been soaking up every last second in Costa Rica and Panama. Read on to find out what each group has been doing this week! Girl Scout Destinations Service Challenge (Session #4) Our SC group kicked off their time in Costa Rica […]
Miss last week’s adventures? No worries. Check them out here. Read on to see what our students have been up to this week! (Hint: some really awesome stuff.) Summer Courses 14-18 Service, Hike & Homestay (Session #3) Our five SHH guys headed into the dense reserve behind our base on Sunday morning for their first […]
This week, we had two Girl Scout groups begin their journey while two 14-18 Summer Courses wrap up their adventure! See what everyone’s been up to. 👇🏼 Girl Scout Destinations Service Challenge (Session #3) Our SC group kicked off their time in Costa Rica volunteering close to “home” here at our base camp! They headed into the […]
We’re so proud of our participants this week for embracing the “Pura Vida” lifestyle. They’ve been fully immersed in the culture of Costa Rica and Panama, building relationships with locals, fellow coursemates, and instructors, and gaining lifelong skills. Check out each group’s latest adventures below! Summer Courses 14-18 Caribbean Scuba & Service (Session #2) Last […]
And so the adventure begins! We had our first arrivals of the summer this past weekend, and the Girl Scouts have been having a blast kicking off high season in Costa Rica and Panama. Scuba and Sea Turtle Adventure (Session #1) On Sunday, the group headed out bright and early to the indigenous community of […]
There are so many wonderful reasons to visit the tropical paradise of Costa Rica. Here are a few from the OBCR crew! 1. The People Often referred to as ‘Ticos’, they are friendly, polite, and have mastered the art of joy. They approach life with a patient attitude and play a huge importance on family […]
Homestays offer an experience that no hotel or hostel will match. They give you a chance to fully immerse yourself with the local people and provide an opportunity to see a unique way of life through the eyes of a local and take a glimpse at the diverse culture that a country can offer. […]
Raw adventure. A challenge. An escape from city life. These are the reasons I left my life in Madrid behind to move to Costa Rica. In early October 2018, I was looking for something that combined my passion for business with my love for the outdoors. At first it seemed like an impossible opportunity to […]
Connecting with nature was when I felt true happiness. I grew up in a small town in Southern Oregon, surrounded by beautiful forests and rivers. I went to college a few hours away from home, staying close to friends and everything familiar. I studied Environmental Science at the University of Oregon, never quite knowing what […]
One of our Girl Scouts and Alumni Ambassadors, Mary Frost, gives an insight into what it feels like to be Cacique on course. A Cacique is the leader of a community, and each participant on our courses experience what it’s like to lead a group for a day. This is Mary’s story… The Day I Was […]
Four Girl Scouts and their parents from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois recently embarked on a 10-day adventure with us. On this unique course, the girls stepped out of their comfort zone through a variety of adventure activities—volunteering on service projects in Talamanca, travelling across the border to Panama, and participating […]