GSOSW's own Allie
Kehret, 17, participated in Outward Bound Costa Rica’s Catching Waves destination.
This 10-day course provided girls with truly meaningful service projects,
physical and mental challenges, and the chance to learn to surf on world-famous
surf breaks.
Allie and
her group spent the majority of their time at Outward Bound Costa Rica’s base
camp at Avellanas Beach, located in the Guanacaste Province. Instructors taught
them to learn how to read and catch waves, pop-up and ride them in.
“It was
adventurous, creative, new, challenging, fun, amazing, and memorable.”
As Allie reflected more on her time in Costa Rica she said, “after this course I am more
confident, more of a leader, and have great memories.”
When they weren't surfing, Allie and other Girl Scouts volunteered at a local
school where they repainted the exterior. They also had the opportunity to
spend time with a local turtle conservationist, learning and assisting
conservation efforts.
After
returning to Outward Bound’s rainforest base in Costa Rica, the group tackled
Class II and III rapids on the Pejibaye River, ziplined through the tree
canopies, and visited the vibrant artisan market of San Jose where they
practiced Spanish and finished up their adventure.
Since 2006,
Outward Bound Costa Rica has been partnered with Girls Scout of the USA to
offer unique and exciting Girl Scouts destinations trips in Costa Rica
and Panama. These trips provide young girls the opportunity to see the world,
meet fellow Girl Scouts from across the nation and challenge themselves through
adventure in unfamiliar settings.
Allie experienced the trip of a lifetime surfing Costa Rica’s pacific coast,
completing local service projects, and creating friendships that will last for
years to come.
Want to learn more about Girl Scout destinations? Visit forgirls.girlscouts.org/travel or attend one of GSOSW's Travel Discovery Workshops coming up in fall 2014 and spring 2015. Watch for dates and registration information in the fall Program Guide, coming out soon!
