25 Years & 25 Things we love about OBCR

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25 Years & 25 Things we love about OBCR

To celebrate 25 years since Outward Bound Costa Rica received their full charter from Outward Bound International, we’ve made a list of 25 things we love about OBCR! After 25 years, there is a lot to love about our organization.  1. Rafi One of the best things about coming to base is being greeted by […]

Week of August 1: Girl Scout Destinations Update

Time has flown by as our final Girl Scout group is half way through their journey. They have been scuba diving, beaching, and embracing the Pura Vida way of life. Click here for more information on this course! Girl Scout Destinations Sea Turtles, Service & Scuba Adventure Once on base the Girl Scouts had a […]

Week of July 25: Summer Courses 14-18 Update

Our last Tropical Trek, Raft & Waves group is out and experiencing Costa Rica’s natural wonders as they hike from our Eco Lodge and end their journey at the beaches of Manuel Antonio. Alongside one other group who are embracing the Pura Vida lifestyle as they wrap up their courses. Summer Courses 14-18 Rainforest Trek, […]

Week of July 11: Girl Scout Destination Course & Summer Courses 14-18 Update

Our first Girl Scout Rainforest Trek, River & Reef group is out and experiencing Costa Rica’s natural wonders as they hike from our Eco Lodge and end their journey at the beaches of Manuel Antonio. Alongside our other two groups who are embracing the Pura Vida lifestyle as they wrap up their courses. Girl Scout […]

Week of June 27: Summer 14-18 and Girl Scout Destinations Course Update

Our Scuba, Sea Turtles, Service & Sloths, Tropical Trek, Raft & Waves, and Girl Scout Catching Waves groups are learning the pura vida way of life as they immerse themselves into the Costa Rican and Panamanian culture through new experiences.  Girl Scout Destination Catching Waves The group kicked off their Costa Rican adventure with a […]

First group from Mexico to achieve their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award with OBCR

This January, OBCR hosted the first group from Mexico to complete their training and practice expeditions for their Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Bronze Award. The DofE Award is an internationally recognized program designed to encourage young people to develop positive skills and lifestyle habits. To achieve DofE Bronze, you must complete four of the following […]

The Journey to Piedras Blancas

Step into your boots, strap on your backpack, and open your eyes to prepare for the beautiful journey to Piedras Blancas, one that few outsiders ever see on their average trip to Costa Rica.  The trek to Piedras has many scenic routes with views of high mountain ranges, sweeping flatland’s and machete-carved trails that  lead […]

RAINFOREST HIKE & HOMESTAY UPDATE: JUNE 20TH

This Saturday, our first batch of Summer Expedition students were greeted with the exhilaration of the World Cup as the small airport pickup area came alive with Ticos celebrating the unprecedented win of Costa Rica versus Uraguay. Upon arrival to the rainforest base students were welcomed by local instructors Diego and Danny and descended down […]

Tri-Country Update Oct 16

The Tri-Country students are just about to finish their cross-country hike! They started their adventure from the Caribbean coast on September 22 and have been steadily making their way, on foot, all the way across Costa Rica. Last night they slept at a family homestay in Brujo and are continuing their journey today. Tomorrow they’ll […]

Links We Like: July 6, 2012

Jorge Rey Grange is traveling from Ushuaia, Argentina to Alaska on foot with his dog, Caminante (Walker). The mission of his trip, which he is calling “Caminando por la vida” (walking for life), is to collect donations for and to raise awareness about the lack of food, healthcare and education for children of limited means. […]