Adventure Minds

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 🤔

I tell kids this all the time, “being bored is actually good for you.”

And usually they look at me like I’m an idiot.

But boredom forces you to do something you don’t have to do nearly as often anymore - figure out how to entertain yourself.

When there’s no game, no phone, no video and nobody immediately giving you something to do, eventually you’ve got to create something.

You explore. You make up a game. You talk to someone. You build something. You move.

And that initial reaction of, “I don’t want to go outside, there’s nothing to do”, doesn’t necessarily mean they’re going to hate it.

Sometimes that’s just the uncomfortable part before they figure out what to do with themselves.

And I think as adults, we can be really quick to solve boredom for kids.

When your child is strongly resisting going outside, it’s completely understandable to think, “they obviously don’t want to do it.”

But something we see all the time is that the kids who initially don’t want to go are often the same kids who end up completely absorbed in something an hour later.

If every empty moment is immediately filled with highly engaging entertainment, there are fewer opportunities for kids to practise creating their own stimulation.

Sometimes boredom is the beginning of them figuring out how to engage themselves.

And that’s a skill worth giving them the opportunity to practise.

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When your child says “I’m bored”, what usually happens?

𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 🔦
Meet Santos 🇦🇷

Santos was our FIRST ever Adventure Minds Facilitator, and WOW are we happy to have him on our team. He’s helped us launch multiple programs across multiple regions! What a Legend!! ❤️‍🔥

Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Santos left Argentina to follow a dream of seeing more of the world, and a journey that’s taken him through Germany, Hawaii, Sydney and eventually the Gold Coast.

Santos has always been drawn to people, movement and sport. He runs his own football academy, coaches young players, and also runs a weekly community soccer tournament bringing hundreds of people together.

For Santos, sport isn’t just about performance. He sees it as a place where young people learn to make mistakes, get back up, work with others and develop genuine confidence.

He brings a naturally social, energetic presence to his groups and places a huge value on connection, friendship, positivity and growth.

𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀: You’ll probably find him playing football, training, running, reading about self-development or somewhere near the ocean.

🎲 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁: Santos owns more than 20 board games, and claims he never loses. 🤪

All in a day! Follow the journey of one of our Logan programs.

Each week it’s a different location with new challenges and fresh adventures. ⛰️

We keep the facilitators and group members consistent so children can form lasting relationships. 😄

We’re proud to support our partners at Nurtured by Nature Psychotherapy and Dr Rhiarne Psychologist & The Family Wellbeing Hub with their upcoming Essence of Life: Bond & Bloom Program.

There’s a lot about this program that aligns with what we value at Adventure Minds, particularly helping young people build resilience, confidence, emotional regulation, healthy relationships and practical life skills through meaningful real world experiences.

With a full day immersed in horses and nature, we think it’s a brilliant opportunity for kids aged 10 - 13 to learn, connect, challenge themselves and build skills they can carry into everyday life.

* Sunday 13 September 2026
* 9am to 3pm
* Canungra, QLD
* $330 per child, with lunch provided
Limited spots available and bookings are essential.

For more information or to book:

Linda: 0400 739 330
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.nurturedbynaturepsychotherapy.com.au/essence-of-life.html