3 Benefits of Outdoor Childcare
(and why kids thrive when they spend their summer outside!)
Today’s kids spend more time indoors than any generation before them. Between school, screens, and busy schedules, it’s easy for childhood to shift inside — away from sunshine, mud puddles, and wide-open spaces to explore.
At Heartland Camps, we believe there’s a better way.
Our All Summer Adventure program offers Christ-centered childcare that keeps kids active, learning, laughing, and developing confidence — all in the incredible beauty of God’s creation. Here are three life-changing benefits of outdoor childcare:
#1 Kids Connect with God Through His Creation
Scripture reminds us that God’s creation tells a story:
“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities…have been clearly seen.” — Romans 1:20
Whether it’s spotting a frog on a creek walk or staring up at a sky full of stars, nature awakens a unique kind of wonder. Outdoors, kids begin to:
Notice the beauty God designed
Understand that He is creative, powerful, and good
Feel free to ask big questions about faith
At All Summer Adventure, every day includes opportunities to see God at work through hands-on experiences — not just in a classroom or a chapel, but all around them.
#2 Outdoor Challenges Build Confidence
Children grow when they’re given space to try new things.
At Heartland, challenges are fun — and safely supported by caring, trained staff. When a child reaches the top of the ropes course, or hits the target at archery, or rides a horse for the first time, something amazing happens:
They realize they can do hard things.
That confidence goes home with them — into schoolwork, friendships, and everyday choices.
#3 Outdoor Play Sparks Curiosity & Adventure
Adventure is more than adrenaline — it’s curiosity mixed with courage.
Our camp is 320 acres of God-made discovery:
Creek walks
Forest trails
Fields to run in
Wildlife to spot
Spaces to explore in community
Kids learn to problem-solve, ask questions, and stretch beyond their comfort zone — all while having a blast.
Outdoor childcare doesn’t entertain kids…it empowers them.
Give Your Child a Summer Outside
If you’re looking for childcare that nurtures your child’s spirit, confidence, and sense of adventure, All Summer Adventure is the perfect fit.
Full-summer childcare
Christ-centered community
Outdoor fun every day
Lifelong friendships and memories
Spots fill quickly.
Learn more and register: https://www.heartlandcamps.org/all-summer-adventure
Let this summer be the one they’ll never forget — wild, wonderful, and filled with God’s creation!