Welcome to Firefly Farm and Forest
Firefly Farm and Forest is an outdoor education community rooted in the belief that children thrive when they are given time, trust, and meaningful connection to the natural world. Our approach is child-led, experience-based, and grounded in extended outdoor time, where curiosity is honoured and real skills are learned through doing. Across our farm and forest landscapes, children are encouraged to explore deeply, take appropriate risks, collaborate with others, and build confidence through authentic experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming space for all children and families, recognizing that every child engages with the world differently. By meeting children where they are and removing unnecessary barriers to outdoor learning whenever possible, Firefly supports not only academic and environmental learning, but also emotional regulation, resilience, and a lifelong relationship with nature.
Our services
Firefly Farm and Forest offers outdoor education programs for children, families, and schools rooted in experiential, child-led learning. Our services include weekly outdoor programs, seasonal camps, school field trips, and on-site school programming. Across our farm and forest spaces, we provide meaningful opportunities for exploration, skill-building, and connection to the natural world.
Weekly Drop-Off Programs
Starting at age 3, our weekly drop off programs are designed to help children build a connection with the natural world, and engage in deep exploration both on the farm and in the forest.
Discovery Club
Designed for families that can't commit to a weekly program (but really want to!), Discovery Club is for children 4+ who thrive in an outdoor environment, and want to dive deep into everything Firefly has to offer. Meets the 4th Tuesday of each month. FULL!
Day Camps
We are thrilled to offer Day camps in almost every season- Winter, Spring, & Summer! Find us during Winter Break, March break(FULL), and Summer break exploring 100 acres of land that encompasses the Niagara Escarpment, Bronte Creek, and the magic of our private Farm and Forest. See you there!
Field Trips & Parties
School Field Trips
Our school field trips are designed as immersive outdoor learning experiences that extend classroom concepts into real-world environments. Students engage in hands-on exploration across forests, creeks, and open natural spaces, supporting curriculum connections, environmental understanding, collaboration, and self-regulation through meaningful time outdoors.
Parties & Celebrations
Firefly parties offer a relaxed, nature-filled way to celebrate birthdays and special occasions. Children enjoy outdoor play, exploration, and creative experiences across our farm and forest spaces in a joyful, low-pressure setting.
Set a remind for Spring Registration! Opening February 1st at 8am. Spaces won't last!
NEW!! Trailblazers Summer Programming
Trailblazers
Trailblazers is a low-capacity summer drop-off program for children who thrive in smaller groups and want to explore deeply in nature. Designed as an alternative to traditional summer camp, this program offers space for curiosity, independence, and meaningful connection — without the overwhelm of large group settings.
Children spend their time wandering the forest, tracking animals, collecting natural treasures, building with raw materials, using real tools with guidance, and following curiosity wherever it leads. By returning to the same land week after week, children form strong relationships with both place and peers.
Trailblazers runs on Mondays throughout the summer (July 6, 13, 20 & August 10, 17, 24) and is intentionally low capacity to support calm, confident exploration.
Due to high interest, Trailblazers is currently waitlisted. Once enough interest has accrued, an additional Thursday group will be added.
Contact us
Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or inquiries. We are here to help!
Location
Firefly Farm and Forest
8th Sideroad Burlington
Ontario, Canada
About us
Firefly Farm and Forest is a place where children can connect with nature, learn from the land, and grow in mind and spirit. Our programs are designed to inspire a love of the outdoors and a sense of stewardship for the environment.