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 leadership development and personal growth. Each course will help you discover your capabilities and passion for the great outdoors, but which one is right for you? Outdoor Leader Semester Outdoor […]
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 […]
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 […]
Coast to Coast Semester The Coast to Coast group is still on their trek from one Coast of Costa Rica to the other. Students have had the chance to stay with homestay families along the way. “The group is doing great,” said Mauren, one of their instructors. As part of their hiking phase, Coast to […]
Our programs, including Semester and Summer programs, give the opportunity to our students to earn internationally-recognized certifications. But why is this important? We’ve come up with the five most important reasons why you should consider earning your outdoor certifications, whether or not you want to be an outdoor professional: 1. Safety For you and others: going […]
Coast to Coast Semester Our Coast to Coast students have officially started their Costa Rica hiking phase: they will be hiking from the Caribbean Coast to the Pacific Coast over 26 days! After surfing, rafting and service projects in Nicaragua, the group is ready to embark on the cross-country hiking expedition that will be the cornerstone […]
Options are more and more varied when it comes to taking a Gap Year, particularly if you decide to go abroad. The variety of options can become overwhelming, so we’ve decided to help by listing some of the reasons why you should absolutely make Costa Rica a top destination: Biodiversity & Nature Costa Rica, a small Central […]
Pacific Surf & Cert #3 Our last Summer Expedition is fully underway! Three students from Rainforest Hike & Homestay and four students from Caribbean Scuba & Service have come together for a week of surfing and service. Everyone in the group has been able to stand up on their boards and, thanks to good conditions, […]
Pacific Surf & Cert #2 After a week spent surfing in Costa Rica, it is time to bid farewell to our four students of Pacific Surf & Cert #2. During the past week, these four students earned their CPR, AED and First Aid certifications, all while enjoying the beautiful Avellanas beach in Costa Rica. We wish these […]
Pacific Surf & Cert #2 Our Pacific Surf & Cert #2 expedition is fully underway! Three students from Rainforest Hike & Homestay and one student from Caribbean Scuba & Service have joined together this week to finish their Summer Expeditions at Avellanas beach in Costa Rica. Over the next few days, these four students will […]
Rainforest Hike & Homestay #1 This weekend marked the end of our Rainforest Hike & Homestay #1. Two students from this group are moving on to Caribbean Scuba & Service #2, and two will be joining our Pacific Surf & Cert #1. “I learned so much about not only myself but how I impact the […]
Caribbean Scuba & Service #1 After arriving in Panama on Monday, the Caribbean Scuba & Service Session #1 students spent their first week getting their scuba diving certifications in Bocas del Toro, completing lessons and dives in the wonderful Caribbean waters. Students were able to get up-close views of a variety of tropical fish and see bioluminescence on a night […]
Letting kids go away abroad alone isn’t always easy for parents. However, international experiences are amazing opportunities to discover the world and collect memories that last a lifetime and open our eyes forever. We’ve come up with five life lessons that your teen will surely learn while being abroad on their own: 1. Being present every step of […]
It is no secret that the 21st century job market is rather competitive. More than ever, you need to set yourself apart from the pool of candidates when applying for jobs. Employers are searching for candidates who bring a unique skill set to the table, and that can be you! Here are three ways participating in […]
Students from SUNY New Paltz arrived a week ago to our rainforest base in Costa Rica to begin their Custom Course with Outward Bound Costa Rica. After preparing their backpack with their experienced local instructors, students set out early in the morning to drive to Santa Maria, where they started an intense hike in the […]