Outdoor Leader Semester in Costa Rica & Panama
Feed your love for the outdoors or gain the necessary skills to jumpstart your career in the outdoor industry. Earn seven internationally-recognized certifications, 10 academic credits, and complete an in-depth study of Outward Bound Costa Ricas educational model to make you a desirable instructor or guide for various organizations around the world. From learning to set up belay systems and guiding rafts down whitewater rapids, to providing wilderness medical care, this course has you covered!
This is a 65-day course divided into seven distinct phases:
Multi-Element Leadership Training
Wilderness First Responder Medical Course
Surf Instructor Training
Whitewater River Guide Training
Waterfront Lifeguarding
Technical Ropes Rescue
Scuba Diving
Top graduates of this Outdoor Leader Semester program may be offered a paid internship as a Field Instructor Intern for Outward Bound Costa Ricas summer high season, with the possibility of staying on as a year-round instructor.
*Please note that, for the health and safety of our participants, OBCR has made program adjustments to these courses. Please visit our website to view our COVID-19 considerations.*
This is a 65-day course divided into seven distinct phases:
Multi-Element Leadership Training
Wilderness First Responder Medical Course
Surf Instructor Training
Whitewater River Guide Training
Waterfront Lifeguarding
Technical Ropes Rescue
Scuba Diving
Top graduates of this Outdoor Leader Semester program may be offered a paid internship as a Field Instructor Intern for Outward Bound Costa Ricas summer high season, with the possibility of staying on as a year-round instructor.
*Please note that, for the health and safety of our participants, OBCR has made program adjustments to these courses. Please visit our website to view our COVID-19 considerations.*
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