Girl Scouts serve local communities, soak up culture and adventure with Venture & Volunteer

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts serve local communities, soak up culture and adventure with Venture & Volunteer

This past week, 25 Girl Scouts joined us in Costa Rica for our Venture & Volunteer Girl Scout Destinations program. During their time in the land of ‘Pura Vida,’ the Girl Scouts worked alongside community members in the culturally rich region of Talamanca to repair a local school and complete other service projects. “I enjoyed […]

Featured Alumni Ambassador: Maddie Ebest

We’re always proud to hear about our Outward Bound Costa Rica alumni and their amazing accomplishments. Participants of our Alumni Ambassador program help spread the word about their life changing experiences on course. If you would like to join the team and be a featured alumnus on our blog, start by filling out our Alumni […]

Featured Alumni Ambassador: Mia Blackwell

We’re always proud to hear about our Outward Bound Costa Rica alumni and their amazing accomplishments. Participants of our Alumni Ambassador program help spread the word about their life changing experiences on course. If you would like to join the team and be a featured alumnus on our blog, start by filling out our Alumni […]

Girl Scouts Destinations Update- July 23rd

Saturday was a big day as we welcomed our last round of Girl Scout Destinations programs for the summer! Rainforest, River & Reef, Catching Waves, and Scuba & Sea Turtle Adventure bonded together sharing their experiences on Saturday as they awaited their Outward Bound Costa Rica adventures! Every Wednesday stay up to date with for […]

Girl Scouts Destination Update- July 9th

We have had a busy week here at Outward Bound Costa Rica as we said “adios” to some amazing  Girl Scouts and “bienvenidos” to others as we geared up for our next Girl Scout Destinations programs. This week, the girls arrived to the rainforest base during the exhilaration of the World Cup as local Ticos […]

Girl Scout Update: June 25th

Our Girl Scout Destination programs kicked off this weekend to begin exploring Costa Rica and Panama Outward Bound style! Join us every Wednesday to stay up to date with the latest Girl Scout news and also check us out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more updates. Pura Vida! Service Challenge #1 The Girl Scouts […]

Girl Scout Alum Chosen By Microsoft To Spread Her Love Of Sciences To Girls Around The World

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 […]

Girl Scouts Destinations Update: August 2, 2013

It’s officially summertime here at Outward Bound Costa Rica! Tune in to our blog on Tuesdays for updates on our Summer Adventures and Fridays for updates on our Girl Scout destinations program to hear all about our student happenings here in Costa Rica and Panama. Scuba and Sea Turtle Adventure #3 The girls on Scuba […]

Girl Scouts Destinations Update: July 26, 2013

It’s officially summertime here at Outward Bound Costa Rica! Tune in to our blog on Tuesdays for updates on our Summer Adventures and Fridays for updates on our Girl Scout destinations program to hear all about our student happenings here in Costa Rica and Panama. Scuba and Sea Turtle Adventure #3 The girls on Scuba […]

OBCR Alumni Return To Become Outdoor Leaders

Outward Bound Costa Rica’s Outdoor Leader Semester provides students the opportunity to obtain seven internationally recognized outdoor certifications, and the chance to learn all about what it is like to work in the outdoor recreation industry. After enduring the challenging 65-day course, Outdoor Leader students Michael, Kat, and Sarah, returned to work alongside instructors this […]

Girl Scouts Destinations Update: July 19, 2013

It’s officially summertime here at Outward Bound Costa Rica! Tune in to our blog on Tuesdays for updates on our Summer Adventures and Fridays for updates on our Girl Scout destinations program to hear all about our student happenings here in Costa Rica and Panama. A Girl Scouts Video Feature Check out this video from […]

Girl Scouts Destinations Update: July 12, 2013

It’s officially summertime here at Outward Bound Costa Rica! Tune in to our blog on Tuesdays for updates on our Summer Adventures and Fridays for updates on our Girl Scout destinations program to hear all about our student happenings here in Costa Rica and Panama. Photos Are Up! For photos of our recently completed destinations […]

Girl Scouts Destinations Update: July 5, 2013

It’s officially summertime here at Outward Bound Costa Rica! Tune in to our blog on Tuesdays for updates on our Summer Adventures and Fridays for updates on our Girl Scout destinations program to hear all about our student happenings here in Costa Rica and Panama. Catching Waves #1 These Chica Scout surfistas finished up their […]

Outward Bound Surf Spots: Witch’s Rock and Beyond

Outward Bound Costa Rica courses utilize several top surf spots, varying as much in vibe and character as in wave breaks and micro climate. Some of the more renowned surf spots are found in the Guanacaste Province, located in the northwest part of the country. OBCR is the only Outward Bound school that boasts a […]

Fill the School Bag for a Costa Rican Student: A Girl Scout Alum Keeps on Giving

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 […]