Course Policies
CRROBS runs quality courses designed to allow participants maximum enjoyment of the beautiful tropical environment in which we travel.
In order to ensure the safety of our students, our staff, the Costa Rican families we work with, our school and the environment – we strictly adhere to a number of Course Policies.
Course Groups:
Our standard Open Enrollment Courses are designed for a maximum of 15 students. The number of students on a Custom Course can vary depended on the needs of the group. Our Open Enrollment Courses have a minimum age of 14. Most courses have students ranging from 14 to 20. Our Adult Courses are for students 21 and older. On certain Girl Scout Courses we accept 13-year-old students.
Medical Exams:
Students must undergo a complete physical examination and submit a Medical Examination Form to us if:
1. The student is enrolling in a course that is 60 days or longer.
2. The student is over 30 years of age.
Medical Forms must be signed by a physician and, if the student is under 18, by a parent or guardian.
NOTE: Should you require a Medical Form and arrive for your course without one, you will not be allowed to participate until the form is completed and approved by a Costa Rica Outward Bound administrator. You will have to pay required fees to see a doctor in Costa Rica.
Download the Medical Form by clicking the following link: Medical Form
Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs, Sexual Activity:
These activities violate the Costa Rica Outward Bound Code of Conduct that all students (and guardians of minors) are required to review and sign as part of the Enrollment Process. Failure to abide by our policy may result in expulsion from a course without a refund.
Download the Code of Conduct by clicking the following link: Code of Conduct
Costa Rica Outward Bound Equipment:
Costa Rica Outward Bound supplies you with all necessary major equipment required for each course. You only need to bring items that appear on the Packing List for your course. All equipment issued to you or your group must be returned in the same condition it was received. You are responsible for any equipment that you lose or damage and you will be charged the replacement cost.
Visit our Packing List page by clicking the following link:
Packing Lists
Personal Valuables:
All personal valuables (airline tickets, wallets, jewelry, etc.) can be stored in secured lockers on our base while a student is out on course.
The following items are not allowed on course:
Radios
iPods
Personal Stereos
Mobile Phones
Cash/Credit Cards (There is no need for money while on course.)
All of the above items will be collected after students arrive on base and be stored in secure lockers with the rest of the valuables.
Cameras: We encourage students to bring cameras. However, because our courses are rigorous we strongly recommend you bring a durable case and a zip-lock bag to help protect it from the elements. Waterproof cameras are also recommended. Please do not bring large amounts of camera equipment as you will be responsible for carrying it with you on course.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
If you cancel prior to the course start date, the following schedule applies:
60+ days prior: All tuition/fees paid are refundable less a $60 application-processing fee per person per individual course that is transferable to another CRROBS course within one year of the cancelled course start date.
30-59 days prior: All tuition/fees paid are refundable less the $200 deposit ($500 for semester students) per person per individual course that is transferable to another CRROBS course within one year of the cancelled course start date.
Fewer than 30 days: All tuition/fees paid are non-refundable but are transferable to another CRROBS course within one year of the cancelled course start date.
NOTE: Costa Rica Outward Bound reserves the right to cancel any scheduled course up to 31 days prior to the course starting date. This would normally be done for reasons of low participation or certain programming factors. This decision would be announced no less than 31 days prior to the course starting date and participants would be advised either via telephone or email. In this case, participants would be allowed to apply their tuition towards any other Costa Rica Outward Bound course within one calendar year or receive a full cash refund. Costa Rica Outward Bound is not responsible for reimbursing any pre-arranged travel costs.
Expulsion and Voluntary Withdrawal: Costa Rica Outward Bound is not a reformatory school and our staff members are not police officers. We reserve the right to expel/remove participants who present a danger to his/herself, the environment, or other participants on course. We require that ALL students are familiar with our Code of Conduct prior to starting their course.
To review our Code of Conduct, click the following link: CRROBS Code of Conduct
NOTE: Participants who are expelled from the course or voluntarily leave the course for personal reasons do not receive a refund and are responsible for evacuation fees.
Medical Withdrawal: Students with a legitimate medical / emotional situation will receive pro-rated course credit valid for one year after the original course start date.
