Activities
Ball Fields and Courts
Open Use
Heartland’s recreation area is designated for open use by our guests. There are two full length basketball courts, two sand volleyball courts, a tennis court, large playground, three gaga pits, and a nine square court. There are also large recreational fields available. Let your Heartland host know beforehand if you would like to reserve an area for exclusive use or if any equipment will be needed.
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Campfire
No Charge
Roasting Sticks Available
End your day with an inviting time at one of our campfire areas. We will have your fire crackling by the time you are ready to gather and enjoy the tranquility of the evening. Ask about our roasting sticks if you plan on bringing s’mores or hotdogs for a snack.
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Pool(Seasonal)
$180/hour or $600/day
1 hour minimun charge
Heartland’s outdoor recreational pool is sure to be a hotspot for your group during your stay. We can accommodate groups both small and large. Come take a dip and play some water volleyball, water basketball, use our diving boards, or just relax and swim. The pool is available on a seasonal basis.
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Slingshot Paintball
Running time: 1 or 2 hrs.
$9/person/5 rounds (1 hr.)
$15/person/10rounds (2 hr.)
12 person minimum charge
Bring a group of your friends and sling some paint at each other on our slingshot paintball course! It’s fast-paced, high energy fun. We provide all of the equipment, which will include: slingshot, ammo, and mask with throat gear. You won’t want to miss this!
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Team Challenge Course
Running rime: 2 hrs. $8/person
20 person minimum charge
Journey into the woods to experience our custom-built challenge course, where your group will enjoy bonding over activities that promote unity, trust, communication, and teamwork. Led by our experienced facilitators, expect a memorable event which creates an atmosphere conducive to realization, reflection, and change, not to mention a lot of fun!
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Nature Hike
Running time: 1 hr. $2/person
20 person minimum charge
Join one of our program staff as you are guided on a hike along a portion of Heartland’s five miles of trails. You’re sure to discover something new as you explore several ecosystem types. You may venture out to the prairie and wetland, through the woods, or even down to the edge of Alum Creek. Come experience what God created for us the enjoy!
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Night Hike
Running time: 1 hr. $2/person
20 person minimum charge
Explore nature during the night as you follow our experienced facilitators on a guided trail hike. Experience magnificent star gazing (weather permitting), wildlife signs, and nighttime sounds with renewed appreciation for the night.
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Living History
Running time: 2 hrs.
$350 group rate
Step back in time to the late 1700s and experience life through the eyes of an early settler in the Ohio territory. Our staff will reenact the daily life of men and women on the frontier. You will have a chance to watch and participate as they demonstrate activities such as blacksmithing, candle making, cabin building, crafts, and cooking over an open fire.
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Pioneer Games
Running time: 1 hr. $2/person
Tomahawk and knife throwing, buffalo robe, nine pins, and stilts. These are some of the activities you can experience when visiting the Alum Creek settlement to play some pioneer games. Our staff member, dressed in period clothing, will explain how settlers had fun on the frontier in the late 1700s while you try out the activities.
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