When did you join OBCR? It seems like yesterday! I joined the organization on October 26, 1999. So, I am actually about to reach my 23rd year with OBCR. Can you tell us about how you first started with the organization? Before OBCR, I was working on my family farm. OBCR needed a driver for […]
This high season, our Communications Office was lucky enough to have three stellar interns to help keep our summer programs running smoothly. Before they packed up to head back to the U.S. to resume their college semesters, we sat down and interviewed them about their experiences… Coolest animal you saw in Costa Rica? B: Monkeys! […]
A warm welcome to Helen, our new Media and Marketing Manager, and Sushi, our new Enrollment & Operations Intern. We are excited for them to join our family at Outward Bound Costa Rica!
Written by: Julie Duthey, Group Programs and Partnerships Manager For the past couple of months, I have been working on very special project: establishing a connection between the Cabécar community of Nimari-Ñak, in the region of Turrialba (introduced to me by OBCR Instructor Orlando Zamora) and the students of First Nations communities from the Northwest Territories […]
Outward Bound Costa Rica is thrilled to welcome our new Group Programs & Partnerships Manager, Julie Duthey to our Communications team. Julie will be responsible for managing and developing Custom Courses and partnerships, so that more participants get to experience our life-changing outdoor adventures in Costa Rica and Panama. Julie Duthey: Custom Course and Partnerships Manager Hometown: Valenciennes, […]
Outward Bound Costa Rica is thrilled to welcome our new Marketing and Media intern, Jennifer Faura to our Communications team. Jennifer will be assisting the team with public relations, outreach and social media. She looks forward to using her skills and experience to promote OBCR’s programs and discovering the beauty of Central America. Jennifer Faura […]
Outward Bound Costa Rica is thrilled to welcome our new Group Programs & Partnerships Manager, Carolyn Crist to our communications team. Carolyn will be responsible for managing and developing custom courses to bring a wide range of students to OBCR that help push their limits in the natural settings and adventures found in Costa Rica and Panama. Carolyn […]
About Gaby Gaby grew up in Sabanilla with her three older brothers and has lived in Costa Rica her entire life. In school, Gaby graduated with a degree in Psychology and has been trained in first aid, leadership, experiential education, teamwork, and working with people with special needs. This summer Gaby is working with the […]
Emma and Outward Bound Costa Rica Emma has been working with Outward Bound Costa Rica for five years. As a strong female leader, Emma is an instructor for many of our Girl Scouts destinations courses, especially those that include the rainforest trek to her hometown of Piedras Blancas. It comes as no surprise that her […]
About Amelia Amelia grew up in San Gerardo de Rivas with her brother and two sisters and has lived in Costa Rica her entire life. A previous tour leader, Amelia came to Outward Bound Costa Rica because she was looking for a new adventure where she could enjoy more of the outdoors and do the […]
Outward Bound Costa Rica is thrilled to have a new Student Enrollment Manager join the team- Welcome, Kirbi Rogers! Kirbi will be responsible for managing and developing the student enrollment for OBCR’s Summer Adventures, Semester Courses and Girl Scouts destinations program. Beyond performing these critical duties for the OBCR Communications Office, Kirbi is looking forward to […]
The Communications staff here is excited to welcome our new Custom Course Manager to the OBCR team! Michelle Luise Mazzeo will be in charge of running and developing OBCR’s Custom courses, also known as our Build an Adventure program. Michelle hopes to create as many opportunities as possible for people to get the Outward Bound […]
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! At Outward Bound Costa Rica, we always have plenty to be thankful for (we live in Costa Rica after all!). Last night some of the crew, and some visiting friends, took some time to cook up a traditional American Thanksgiving Dinner. We had turkey, homemade stuffing, green bean casserole, carrots, butternut squash, cheddar […]
Before students arrive on course, a common question we receive is, “Who are my instructors?” While our Meet the Team page provides some info about the Outward Bound Costa Rica crew, we thought it would be fun to share a little more.
Today, Costa Rica celebrates La Romería a la Virgen de los Ángeles, and everyone in the Communications Office, as well as our lovely instructor Donna decided to join in the famous Costa Rican tradition. The country is honoring its patron saint, la Virgen de los Ángeles with a pilgrimage to the famed basilica in the city of Cartago. The annual Aug. 2 pilgrimage draws […]