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 DofE Award is an internationally recognized program designed to encourage young people to develop positive skills and lifestyle habits. To achieve DofE Bronze, you must complete four of the following […]
This July, we had the pleasure of welcoming our first Scout troop from Manitoba, Canada for a custom adventure here in Costa Rica! The Girl Guides were excited to get their hands dirty with some sea turtle conservation service, catch some gnarly waves in Manuel Antonio, and zip through the air on a thrilling canopy […]
In May, we welcomed 8 students and 1 teacher from Canyon School in California to beautiful Costa Rica. Every year, it is such a treat to take these 8th graders on our signature hike through the rainforest in the scenic hills of Costa Rica’s Central Valley. They came together as a group as they tackled […]
On June 3, 2018 Outward Bound Costa Rica (OBCR) welcomed nine Girl Scouts and six chaperons from Girl Scout Troop #690 of Eagle River, Alaska for an 11-day Custom Course adventure. “From the tops of the trees to the rapids of the river, Outward Bound Costa Rica left me with an experience…
In late March, Outward Bound Costa Rica welcomed Girl Scouts and parents from Troop 50287 of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to our rainforest base! The group met their instructors, Donna and Mauren, for orientation, bonding, and packing before heading out the following morning for 9 days of hiking the remote regions of Piedras Blancas, staying with local host […]
In early March we welcomed 14 students and 2 chaperons from Regis University! This is the first year we’ve partnered with the Regis Rangers to provide an alternative Spring Break for their students, serving the BriBri indigenous community of Talamanca and taking on numerous adventures along the way. Some of their course highlights included: working […]
On May 14, 2018 Outward Bound Costa Rica (OBCR) welcomed nine students and one chaperon from Canyon School in northern California for an 11-day hiking adventure through picturesque and remote rainforests of Costa Rica. After they arrived at our base, they met their OBCR Instructors…
On February 10, 2018 Outward Bound Costa Rica (OBCR) welcomed students and chaperons from Oliverian School in Haverhill, New Hampshire for an 8-day hiking adventure through picturesque and remote rainforests of Costa Rica. After they arrived at our base, they began a course orientation…
Since 2009, Outward Bound Costa Rica has partnered The European School, one of the premier private schools in Costa Rica’s Central Valley, to provide a multi-day course as part of the 11th grade class curriculum. This liberal arts and humanities school serves both international and Costa Rican students. In February 2018, 28 students from the […]
Students from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) arrived at our rainforest base on Saturday, December 16th—marking the start of their thru-hike journey to unspoiled rainforests and remote homestays far from the tourist route. This Custom Course was open to all UTC students. Some came with a friend, however, for many of them this was a […]
On September 9, 2017, seven First Year students and one chaperone from University of Washington (UW) arrived at our rainforest base. They were met by their instructors, Grace and Mauren, to begin preparing for a 29 mile hike through the high mountains of Costa Rica. Outward Bound Costa Rica has been partnering with University of […]
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 […]
On August 3rd, Outward Bound Costa Rica welcomed five participants from Nunavut and the Northwest Territories of Canada for a 13-day Custom Course adventure. The students were accompanied by their chaperones from Northern Youth Abroad, a non-profit organization whose mission is to help the youth of from the Canadian North realize their potential, developing leadership skills and […]
The Girl Scout Troop 3161 has been busy since its arrival in Costa Rica last week: the group has made its way through the community of San Isidro, hiked to Rancho Tinamu and participated in traditional activities, along with outdoor adventures. The group of eight Girl Scouts and their three chaperones, all from New York, participated in […]
The Girl Scout USA Troop 3161 has arrived at our rainforest base in Costa Rica this past Saturday. Their Sunday started with a trip to the community of San Isidro de Dota, where they will work with the community on a service project in this area that only a few privileged travelers see and experience, far […]