On a walk along the beach at dawn, the faint outline of hundreds of sea turtles comes into view. The turtles drag their heavy bodies up the sand, dig nests, lay eggs, and then return to the sea. This is the beginning of the arribada. An arribada, which is Spanish for arrival, is the mass nesting […]
Our Fall 2015 Coast to Coast Expedition Semester students are currently in Bocas del Toro, Panama. While in the southernmost country in North America, the group will sea kayak to indigenous communities and learn to scuba dive while earning their NAUI scuba certifications. This week the group returned briefly to our rainforest base after whitewater […]
This fall, as part of a nine-month gap year program that takes them around the world, 16 students from the Winterline Global Skills Program joined Outward Bound Costa Rica to push their limits in the outdoors of Panama and Costa Rica. The Winterline Global Skills Program encourages the development of individuals equipped to be citizens […]
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 […]
It’s like a whole other world down there! This is a common exclamation of wonder that we hear from students who have just returned from the scuba diving phase of their course with Outward Bound Costa Rica. With their Scuba diving gear securely in place, students transform into explorers of the deep as they discover the […]
Outward Bound Costa Rica welcomes your group to Central America for the experience of a lifetime. First, check out our exciting videos below to explore our three program platforms (Spanish Language & Culture, Leadership & Team Building, and Service Adventure) and hear what our students and chaperones have to say about their experience. Then, view […]
Ilia Corella Hometown: Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands OLS Spring 2015 Alum Ilia transitioned from student to instructor with the Outdoor Leader Semester after completing her course in Spring 2015 and then working as an Outward Bound Costa Rica Field Instructor Intern during the summer season. She couldn’t wait to work as an intern on all of the Scuba & Sea Turtle Adventure Girl […]
This past weekend marked the end of Outward Bound Costa Rica‘s summer season, with the last seven Summer Expeditions students heading home after the Pacific Surf & Cert Extension course. The students completed their week of surfing as better surfers and First Aid/CPR certified. Congratulations to all of our summer students on completing their courses! It […]
Rainforest Hike & Homestay #4 The six students on Rainforest Hike & Homestay session four successfully completed their multi-day trek to the community of Piedras Blancas. Along the way they stayed with local families on homestays. “The homestays were an awesome way to learn about different cultures,” said Mo G. of Maitland, Florida. On the […]
Gap Years are more popular than ever, but with increasing popularity the options have become more varied—making it more difficult to decide what you will actually be doing with your Gap Year. Is it better to find an internship? Travel? Volunteer? What you do with your Gap Year is a crucial choice, so we’ve compiled for […]
Catching Waves #2 During their last few days on the beach in Playa Avellanas, the Catching Waves #2 Girl Scouts focused on mastering their surfing skills. “I came here just wanting to know how to surf and I am leaving with the desire to make the most out of my life,” said Tien V. from […]
Rainforest Hike & Homestay #3 The 12 students on Rainforest Hike & Homestay session #3 completed their course on Saturday. After two weeks exploring the jungles, beaches, and rivers of Costa Rica and experiencing “pura vida,” the students are walking away with a powerful experience where they pushed their limits, worked as a team, and had a […]
Pacific Surf & Cert Extension #1 The seven students on the first Pacific Surf & Cert Extension course finished their week-long surf intensive this past Saturday. After surfing and working on their first-aid and CPR certifications every day, they will be leaving us with enhanced surf and safety skills, along with new friends and memories. Many […]
Scuba & Sea Turtle Adventure #2 The Scuba & Sea Turtle Adventure #2 Girl Scouts spent several days in San San Pond Sak Wetland Reserve aiding in local sea turtle conservation efforts by performing night patrols and building sustainable habitats. The group then completed NAUI Scuba Dive training while exploring the tropical waters of Panama. They […]
Scuba & Sea Turtle Adventure #1 Our first Scuba & Sea Turtle Adventure Girl Scout Destination has come to an end. The group completed their time in Panama by exploring unique underwater ecosystems while scuba diving and studying for the NAUI scuba dive test. After traveling back to our rainforest base in Costa Rica, the Girl Scouts visited the […]