Fall 2017 Coast to Coast Completes Cross-Country Hike & OBCR Course
Coast to Coast completed their cross-country hike from the Pacific to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica last week! After 85 days of adventures, we
December 14, 2017
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OBCR Holiday Gift Guide for the Outdoor Lover
Instead of electronics, put on your wishlist items that will help you get outside, clear your mind, and get a leg up on your New
December 6, 2017
Announcing the Winner of our 2017 #OBCRAlumni Photo Contest
A big thank you to everyone who participated in our contest! It was such a difficult decision with many great submissions. The winning photos were blindly
November 30, 2017
Alumni Feature with Sara DiBiase: Setting Up a Life for Success on Course
A highlight of our week in the Communications Office is always hearing from alumni from past years. We recently got back in touch with Sara
November 24, 2017
Guest Writer: Lucy Manlick Pens College Application Essay on Her OBCR Experience
Turtle Tracks Written by: Lucy Manlick I hear a shout in the distance, calling me to the night-blackened beach. This is it. The moment. The
November 9, 2017
5 Reasons to Visit Costa Rica in the Rainy Season
When searching “best time to visit Costa Rica”, many sites say that it is best during the summer time aka the dry season. Dry season
October 20, 2017
Girl Scout Troop 32222 Embrace a Challenge and Conquer Fears in Costa Rica
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 6, 2017
This group of ladies joined us for 7 action-packed days! The day after their arrival, they headed out to their remote launch point to begin the hike. Along the way, this custom group went waterfall rappelling down an 80-foot waterfall, and learned how to make sugar from raw sugar stalks. After volunteering at a local school
Open Enrollment Students Learn to Scuba & Finish their Hike on CSS & SHH Courses
Outward Bound Costa Rica
July 5, 2017
What have our Open Enrollment students been up to since we last posted? Volunteering, hiking, and gaining scuba diving certifications! Caribbean, Scuba & Service (Session 1) We were thrilled to hear all of our students passed their scuba certifications in Panama earlier this week! They each studied up for their test and
Student Updates! SSTA, SC, SHH, CSS & Custom:
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 29, 2017
This week we have five groups out on course in Costa Rica and Panama! Our Scuba & Sea Turtle and Service Challenge Girls Scouts have just a few days left of adventures with us and are returning home this Saturday. For Service, Hike & Homestay, Caribbean Scuba & Service students, and Girl
Girl Scouts Dance & Discover Costa Rica in their First Week
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 22, 2017
Last Saturday, eighteen Girl Scouts arrived at our rainforest base to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. See what each expedition group has been up to this week! Service Challenge (Session #1) Thirteen Girl Scouts broke in their work boots this past Sunday as they completed their first service project at the
Welcome Victoria Blades, Communications Intern
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 16, 2017
Hometown: Coatbridge, Scotland Education: M.A (Hons) Joint French & Spanish from University of St Andrews, Scotland About: From an early age, Victoria has been fascinated by languages and cultures different than her own and has undertaken work on different projects around the world—focusing on cross-cultural cooperation, education and community development. Most recently,
Meet Donna: Chef, Artist, & Outward Bound CR Instructor
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 15, 2017
Edited & Written By: Maia Seals and Brynna Rao Our talented staff and instructors come from all around the globe and strive to make each student experience valuable and inspiring. Each group that journeys with us brings a new dynamic, which not only helps students learn about who they are, but helps teach
20 Tico Spanish Expressions To Learn Before Visiting Costa Rica:
Outward Bound Costa Rica
June 5, 2017
Yes, there are gorgeous beaches, majestic volcanoes, incredible rainforest, and fantastic wildlife. But perhaps the best thing about Costa Rica is its people, culture, and what they can teach us about how to live a happier lifestyle. It’s in their very language — a philosophy of letting go, relaxing, and knowing how