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 […]
This fall, our Coast to Coast Expedition & Outdoor Leader Semester groups hiked, rafted, dived, rappelled, and surfed across Costa Rica & Panama! We look back at their experiences and what they achieved during their semester abroad. On arrival to Costa Rica, the students had a tour of the rainforest reserve that surrounds the OBCR […]
This year, we welcomed back students to Costa Rica and Panama on our summer courses for teens and programs for adults! Between June and August, they completed an incredible 635.5 hours volunteering, earned 75 certifications, and made countless memories! Each one of our courses were adjusted for COVID-19 to help ensure the health and safety of […]
“Coming back to Costa Rica the second time really showed me that you never have to say goodbye, it’s always a ‘see you later’. I’ve always recited that in my life and this held true for OBCR.” Coast to Coast Expedition Alum, Hunter, tell us all about his experience returning to Costa Rica to complete […]
This month, we said adiós to a group of young adults that we have seen thrive over the course of their 85-day Coast to Coast Expedition! These students were the first to complete one of our COVID-19 adjusted semester programs in Costa Rica and Panama. We take a look back at their experience and what […]
Our Fall Coast to Coast Semester Students have completed their epic hike from one side of Costa Rica to the other! Prior to their hiking phase, the group spent a week in Panama gaining their NAUI scuba certification and exploring the islands of Bocas del Toro. During the scuba course, they managed to spot plenty […]
It’s been quite an action-packed first 50 days for our Fall Semester Coast to Coast Expedition participants! The group started their adventure by heading to Costa Rica’s Pejibaye River for the rafting phase of their expedition. For some, it was their first time tackling whitewater, but in just a few days, everyone was taking turns […]
Our semester courses offer you the opportunity to learn outside of a traditional classroom, using the rainforest, rivers and reefs of Central America to foster leadership development and personal growth. Each course will help you discover your capabilities and passion for the great outdoors, but which one is right for you? Outdoor Leader Semester Outdoor […]
Our last group of the summer arrived this past weekend! It’s been a crazy, fun week (like always!) filled with baby sea turtles, goats, and even an OPOSSUM! Read on to find out what our students have been up to. Summer Courses 14-18 Panama Service Expedition Our PSE group headed straight to San San Pond […]
Summer is more than halfway over — how crazy is that?! Our students have been soaking up every last second in Costa Rica and Panama. Read on to find out what each group has been doing this week! Girl Scout Destinations Service Challenge (Session #4) Our SC group kicked off their time in Costa Rica […]
Miss last week’s adventures? No worries. Check them out here. Read on to see what our students have been up to this week! (Hint: some really awesome stuff.) Summer Courses 14-18 Service, Hike & Homestay (Session #3) Our five SHH guys headed into the dense reserve behind our base on Sunday morning for their first […]
On June 3, 2018 Outward Bound Costa Rica (OBCR) welcomed nine Girl Scouts and six chaperons from Girl Scout Troop #690 of Eagle River, Alaska for an 11-day Custom Course adventure. “From the tops of the trees to the rapids of the river, Outward Bound Costa Rica left me with an experience…
Four Girl Scouts and their parents from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois recently embarked on a 10-day adventure with us. On this unique course, the girls stepped out of their comfort zone through a variety of adventure activities—volunteering on service projects in Talamanca, travelling across the border to Panama, and participating […]
This past weekend we received 7 new students for 19+ Panama course! All 7 members from our partners at The National Society of Leadership and Success. So far, all of our groups have ventured out to different regions of Costa Rica and Panama to engage in activities ranging from community service to wakeboarding. We’re excited […]
In late March, the second patrol of Hurricane Island Outward Bound School (HIOBS) students docked their sailboat in Florida to trade their view of coastal blue water for the lush rainforest landscapes of Costa Rica. This patrol of ten young men are experiencing a unique 5-phase expedition that includes sailing with Hurricane Island Outward Bound […]