“It was like a lifetime of experiences/lessons compressed into two weeks. I used every sense, every skill, every limb, every milligram of energy in the shortest space of time possible. I know that this was more than an educational experience because when I try to explain the activities/learning to others, I often can’t find the […]
Coast to Coast Semester Coast to Coast participants have completed their 26-day hike and are now enjoying staying in Panama. They have been scuba diving, snorkeling around our dock campsite, and wakeboarding. “They are loving not having to carry all their belongings on their back,” said Bailey, one of their instructors. “But there hasn’t been […]
Looking back, it’s a little crazy that I ended up in Costa Rica this semester. I have always been a little spontaneous in life. I try to embrace everything life throws at me and make it work in my favor. On January 6th of this year, I got an email offering me a Marketing & […]
Our Fall 2014 Outdoor Leader Semester students finish their course today. They have spent the past 65 days with us, training in seven internationally-recognized outdoor certifications in Costa Rica and Panama. We have been privileged to watch their personal growth and are so proud of all they have accomplished. We recently sat down with them […]
Happy Guanacaste Day from Costa Rica! This week the guys caught with Executive Director Jim Rowe at our Manuel Antonio base for two days of CPR and First Aid training. During CPR training students learned how to correctly administer rescue breathing and chest compressions between adults and children and taking the first steps of action […]
Many of our Outward Bound Costa Rica alumni go on to do amazing things after course. Our Girl Scout Destination alumna Laura F. has taken the lessons and confidence that she gained on course and is spreading her love of science to other girls around the globe. Laura’s Science for Success program started out as […]
Outward Bound Costa Rica courses aren’t just incredible ways to immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture, test your limits with thrilling adventures, or learn to work as part of a team. They are part of an unparalleled education rooted in experiential learning. Our students can earn up to 12 university credits, trek from coast to […]
Summertime here at Outward Bound Costa Rica is officially wrapping up! Check in next Tuesday for our last Summer Adventures update! We’ve had an amazing summer with our Summer Adventures students and Girl Scout destinations program. The have surfed, hiked, rafted, rapelled, explored and served all over Costa Rica and Panama and we’re already anticipating next year! Rainforest Exploration […]
National Geographic turns 125 years old this year – and we love what they’re all about. This company has grown a lot since its inception, and it is starting to branch out into multiple environments. A newer beta program they’re working on is Nat Geo: Education. While looking into what this new site is all […]
Experiential learning is essentially the art of learning through first-hand, primary experience, as opposed to second hand ‘conventional learning’ often associated with classroom learning and the memorization of facts (see below). Because experiential learning technically has no borders, nor time constraints, imposing structure on experiential learning opportunities can help individuals add value to their learning. […]
Every year, Girl Scouts from across the nation join us in Costa Rica to participate in meaningful service projects across the country. Some girls help protect the habitats of endangered sea turtles. Others visit remote villages to work on projects such as cleaning and painting cabins and up-keeping plant nurseries. This past summer, Katie Maher did […]
We just discovered BootsnAll Travel website and are becoming fast fans. Recently, they talk about how cultural immersion and learning go hand in hand. According to the article, “a learning vacation can give you the opportunity to do something you’ve always wanted to do while truly discovering a country’s culture—and can enrich your life long after […]
It’s officially summer here at Outward Bound Costa Rica! Tune in to our blog on Tuesdays & Fridays for updates on our students’ adventures here in Costa Rica. For course photos, check out the albums on our Facebook page. Summer Courses (Open Enrollment) Wilderness Immersion with Spanish Emphasis (WISE) Students in our WISE group […]
It’s officially summer here at Outward Bound Costa Rica! Tune in to our blog on Tuesdays & Fridays for updates on our students’ adventures here in Costa Rica. Summer Courses (Open Enrollment) Surf Intensive #1 Our skilled surfers spent several days mastering the waves at Playa Tulin and have now moved down the coast to […]