Outward Bound Costa Rica: Gap Year & Semester Abroad Courses in Costa Rica & Panama

Adventure travel

Adventure travel type

All programs

Requirements

Duration
  • 3-6 months
Minimum age
17
Maximum age
60
Age notes
Must have graduated high school
Student status required
No
Qualifications required
  • High school or equivalent
Languages
Language notes
No Spanish is required for participating in our courses.
Application process
To apply, participants must fill out an Online Enrollment Application on our website.

Certification

Certification
Outdoor Leader Semester course includes: Scuba Diver or Advanced Certification, Wilderness First Responder, Basic Life Support (First Aid, CPR & AED for the Professional Rescuer), Whitewater Rescue Technician, Whitewater Raft Guide Class I-II or III-IV, Recreational Rappel Operator, and Lifeguarding with Waterfront Module | Coast to Coast course includes: Scuba Diver or Advanced Certification, Basic First Aid, CPR & AED, Whitewater Raft Guide Class I-II or III-IV, and Lifeguarding with Waterfront Module

Pricing

Price range
  • >$5000
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Airport pick-up
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transport
  • Language classes
  • Meals
  • Orientation
  • Tuition
Funding information
Partial scholarships are available for participants that demonstrate financial need. Visit our website to apply.

Hidden fields

Date modified
August 21, 2020

Our Gap Year and Semester courses are far from the traditional study abroad program—spend your semester in the rainforests, rivers and reefs of Costa Rica & Panama.

Participants can earn up to 12 academic credits, 7 internationally recognized certifications and community service hours. Our two courses—Outdoor Leader Semester and Coast to Coast courses—are offered in the Fall and Spring of each year. Both courses provide the perfect opportunity to learn more about the world around you, gain leadership and outdoor skills and push the limits to discover your capabilities and passions.

Give us a call at 1(800) 676-2018 or send us a quick inquiry at: http://bit.ly/2Hs3d6R

Organization details

Outward Bound Costa Rica inspires a lifetime of leadership, growth and a commitment to serve through adventure-based learning courses.

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