Next-Level, Nature-Based Outdoor Learning
Discover A New World of Immersive Exploration & Academics
Next-Level, Nature-Based Outdoor Learning
Discover A New World of Immersive Exploration & Academics
Preschool & Childcare Center Serving Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
How Does Outdoor Learning Benefit Your Child?
Supports all developmental domains: intellectual, emotional, social, physical.
Increases the ability to focus and enhances cognitive abilities.
Improves social relations: practices problem-solving, turn-taking, and self-control.
Develops self-confidence, reflection, and safe risk-taking and challenging play.
Reduced sensory overload, as being in nature can help regulate the nervous system and reduce sensory overload.
Contact with the natural world can significantly reduce symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder.
Creativity and imagination are nurtured while engaging in dramatic play.
Promotes better sleep due to physical activity and exposure to light.
Peek At Our Outdoor Learning Environments!
The Nature Station
Area to encourage a connection between nature and learning, creating a space that encourages children to explore, discover, and grow in an outdoor environment. This area includes a mud kitchen, slide, stone path, dry river, sandbox, stepping logs, group meeting area, performance area, and lots of plants.
The Wonder Station
This outdoor area conveys a dynamic and creative environment where different forms of artistic expression can intersect and inspire each other. It will include an area for art, loose parts, music, a sensory path, and tables for activities or snacks.
Here’s A Bird’s Eye View of Their Outdoor Learning Space!
Sandbox
Log Stepping
Slide Hill
Mud Kitchens
Dry River
Greens & Plants
Curious About Their Outdoor Learning Outcomes?
Encourage open-ended exploration with natural elements and loose parts that children can combine, manipulate, and use in their own way.
Make choices, follow their own interests, and express themselves creatively.
Empower children to take ownership of their learning, allowing their minds and bodies to thrive.
Provide a challenging, safe, and secure environment within which children can take and manage risks.
5 Ways We Handle Safety During Outdoor Learning
Teachers ensure adequate supervision and positioning, particularly in risky play.
Outdoor learning time is an extension of the classroom. Teachers will enhance learning of concepts with child directed activities.
Boundaries and rules for risky play will be reviewed with the children according to benefit-risk assessment.
Outdoor learning will occur in a variety of weather conditions and seasons in which supervision and risks will vary.
Hear What Parents Have To Say...
"I cannot say enough good things about Inspiration Station"
My 6 month old son absolutely loved it there. The teachers were warm and kind and kept me updated throughout the day with photos and notes through their parent app. Would absolutely recommend Inspiration Station if you are looking for childcare!
"The care and education she has received is invaluable"
we have had a great experience with communication with the director and teachers. Ellie loves going to Inspiration station, and I think she will be more than prepared for Kindergarten this fall!
" I am INCREDIBLY thankful for Inspiration Station"
He's made so much progress, and absolutely loves going to school to see his friends. Not only has he progressed emotionally, but he's learning SO much. This school is affordable, transparent, reliable, and does so many hands on activities with the kids.
"This is a wonderful day care center"
They take great care of my son, they are very clean, cautious and my son learns a lot while also having fun with his friends! I highly recommend this Day Care Center
"We are very pleased with the care that is provided for our son"
They provide great activities and learning experiences for the infants. The staff updates you on their day when you pick them up. I would recommend Inspiration Station to anyone looking for a daycare.
"The staff treat my 4 year old as if she is family"
They constantly monitor the interactions among the kids and help them find positive ways to sort through the normal challenges of toddlers. They have an excellent balance of open play and learning-through-play opportunities.
"I am so glad I made the switch to inspiration station!"
From the moment I walked in I felt welcomed! Then I set up a time to bring my Brooke in to see the classrooms and meet teachers and new friends, she loved it!
