{"id":785,"date":"2015-04-28T13:45:53","date_gmt":"2015-04-28T13:45:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/forestschoolforall.com\/orangeny\/2015\/04\/28\/5-benefits-of-an-outdoor-play-community\/"},"modified":"2015-04-28T13:45:53","modified_gmt":"2015-04-28T13:45:53","slug":"5-benefits-of-an-outdoor-play-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forestschoolforall.com\/2orangeny\/2015\/04\/28\/5-benefits-of-an-outdoor-play-community\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Benefits of an Outdoor Play Community"},"content":{"rendered":"

Communities have much to offer in\u00a0the\u00a0lives of our children, as well as for us\u00a0adults. Chances are, if you are part of an\u00a0outdoor play community, you've already felt the benefits of having like-minded and supportive people around you. You know how special these groups are in your weekly rhythms. If you haven't yet found your outdoorsy people, here are\u00a0some of our favorite benefits to taking part in a community, once you\u00a0connect with a true fit for your family.<\/p>\n

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01. Like-Minded Styles<\/h4>\n

There are as many ways to engage in outdoor play as there are to parent. Folks can have different philosophies which make way for different approaches to natural learning. Within a community, you can find much support from\u00a0like-minded families who have similar styles to your own, as well as\u00a0ideas for how to incorporate new elements under a collective philosophy.<\/p>\n

02.\u00a0Trust<\/h4>\n

Trust is a major\u00a0benefits of finding and surrounding yourself with people who mirror many of your same philosophies. There can be\u00a0trust in the experience your child will have and\u00a0trust in their interactions with both children and adults. How reassuring.\u00a0And when we trust the\u00a0process of\u00a0forest play and our forest friends, this can help form deeper relationships and greater happiness with the\u00a0entire experience.<\/p>\n

03. Friends<\/h4>\n

There is a beauty to spending time in the woods on our own, as much as there is to spending time in the natural\u00a0world\u00a0as a family. Add to that, a new layer, of also spending time with others. When we explore\u00a0the outdoors together,\u00a0friendships begin to form and we create a whole new set of memories and developmental experiences. Watch as your children discover, create, collaborate, communicate, laugh, challenge, inspire, support and learn\u00a0with one another.<\/p>\n

04. Resources<\/h4>\n

Do you have\u00a0questions about your outdoor or natural-related experiences? Do you have ideas that you'd like to try out? Are you curious about reading materials and supplemental events? Your community is a wonderful sounding board. Either in person or as you continue your conversations online, chances are your group has a wealth of information just based on their own walks of life, and as a group of supportive friends they are often happy to share, help answer questions and collaborate on ideas that benefit the group as a whole.<\/p>\n

05. Deeper Relationships + Experiences<\/h4>\n

As you make\u00a0friends and\u00a0figure out the\u00a0adventures\u00a0that your children naturally gravitate to, you may find relationships and experiences deepening. Forest friendships may blossom into something greater, where you\u00a0become friends outside the woods or outside your set gathering time. And as your\u00a0children play, create and explore, you may discover interests that crossover into other opportunities as well. Perhaps from that, your entire\u00a0community evolves to allow for these offshoots or you and a few families may find that your connection is unique and you spend more time together.<\/p>\n

What do YOU think? What other benefits have you found from\u00a0forming an outdoor community? Still searching for your group? We'd love to help. Check out our\u00a0locations<\/a>\u00a0of growing communities.<\/p>\n

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Communities have much to offer in\u00a0the\u00a0lives of our children, as well as for us\u00a0adults. Chances are, if you are part of an\u00a0outdoor play community, you’ve already felt the benefits of having like-minded and supportive people around you. You know how special these groups are in your weekly rhythms. If you\u2026<\/p>\n

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