After 85 days with us in Costa Rica and Panama, the time has come to bid farewell to our students from Hurricane Island Outward Bound School. From surfing in Playa Dominical to scuba diving in Bocas del Toro in Panama, the students pushed their limits and earned their Whitewater Rescuer Technician and NAUI Scuba Diver certifications. The homestays on the hike were a […]
Yesterday our 2016 Spring Leadership Semester Students arrived at our rainforest base in San Ramon de Tres Rios to start their 70-day adventure in Costa Rica and Panama. Seven students are joining us from across the United States to learn about the philosophy of Outward Bound as they challenge themselves with adventure activities and earn seven internationally recognized […]
Outward Bound Costa Rica and The National Society of High School Scholars are pleased to announce a partnership that offers NSHSS members an opportunity to participate on our outdoor adventure programs in Costa Rica and Panama at a discounted price. NSHSS members receive a 10% discount on each course. The discount can be applied towards published tuition for any of our courses, […]
Outward Bound Costa Rica is thrilled to welcome our new Marketing & Media intern, Cahner Olson to our communications team. Cahner will assist us with our social media, design and outreach efforts. A talented photographer, she will also use her creative abilities to tell the story of Outward Bound Costa Rica through photographs and video. Cahner […]
Knowing how to react in a stressful situation is valuable in any career or life path. Add in potentially life-threatening injuries, hazardous weather conditions, and being hours away from the nearest hospital and knowing how to react, providing initial treatment and continuing care for someone can save a life. That’s where a Wilderness Advanced First […]
Our Fall 2015 Outdoor Leader Semester students recently returned to our Costa Rican rainforest base from Panama where they learned to scuba dive in Bocas del Toro. This archipelago of Caribbean islands is famous for its warm waters and stunning sealife, making it an ideal location to scuba dive. For many of the students, this phase […]
Happy Thanksgiving from our rainforest base in Tres Rios, Costa Rica! At Outward Bound Costa Rica we may not be celebrating Thanksgiving in a traditional sense with fall leaves, family and football, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t taking some time to be thankful. In fact, we think Thanksgiving is the perfect time to reflect […]
We are excited to share that our Coast to Coast Expedition Semester students recently completed their 26 day hike, trekking across the country of Costa Rica from the Atlantic to Pacific Coast. We are so proud of our students for completing such a physically and mentally challenging feat! “Obviously it felt long,” said Josh N. […]
Outward Bound Costa Rica inspires and develops leadership, compassion, responsibility, respect for the environment and commitment to serve through adventure-based wilderness experiences led by the most skilled, safety-conscious staff. OBCR currently seeks a Marketing & Media Manager. The Marketing & Media Manager plays a crucial and exciting role in our Communications Office. This team of […]
When Alexis Smith first embarked on a Girl Scout Destination with Outward Bound Costa Rica, she wasn’t prepared for all the ways her experience would change the shape of her future. “Originally I wanted to go because it seemed like it would be a fun trip,” said Alexis. “But when I actually got there I found […]
Yesterday our Fall 2015 Outdoor Leader Semester students arrived at base to start their 65-day adventure in Costa Rica and Panama. Five students are joining us from across the United States to learn about the philosophy of Outward Bound and earn seven internationally recognized outdoor certifications. “This course will be a great opportunity for me to get more […]
For the past three weeks, five students from across the United States and Canada have been pushing their limits in the outdoors on our Coast to Coast Expedition Semester. The students began their 85-day course with a Spanish language orientation and have been practicing their language skills with instructors and locals alike. “All the people… […]
Our Organization Outward Bound Costa Rica offers a range of experiential education programs promising challenging physical activities across Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama with a focus on personal development, leadership, and cultural immersion. Our Communications Office is a collaborative team of four full time staff responsible for all communications, sales, marketing and customer service tasks […]
Here at Outward Bound Costa Rica we are firm believers that global education rocks! Experiences abroad can be eye-opening and life-changing as students immerse themselves in another culture, learning valuable lessons about themselves, others and the world around them. But don’t just take our word for it. Here’s five reasons why international education programs are […]
We are excited to welcome five students from across the United States and Canada to an adventure of a lifetime with Outward Bound Costa Rica! Our fall 2015 Coast to Coast Expedition Semester Students started their 85-day course this week in San Ramon de Tres Rios, Costa Rica. The students began their course experience by […]