Day camps at firefly farm and forest
Discover high-quality day camp programs at Firefly Farm and Forest, where educated and dedicated staff create daily opportunities for children ages 4+ to engage in risk-taking activities, woodworking, shelter building, creek and forest exploration, mud kitchens, and farm animal encounters. We want parents to know that we offer high quality programs with educated and dedicated staff.
Day camp activities
We offer a range of exciting activities tailored for children aged 4 and up. Our approach focuses on hands-on experiences and outdoor exploration, providing effective and practical learning opportunities.
Building & construction
Children become designers, engineers, and builders as they create forts, shelters, and structures from natural and reclaimed materials. Through real woodworking, hammering, sawing, and problem-solving, they learn persistence, teamwork, and spatial awareness while bringing their ideas to life. From stick forts to forest hideouts, every build strengthens confidence and gives children the powerful experience of creating something real with their own hands.
Forest & creek exploration
Our forest and creek are living classrooms where curiosity leads the way. Children splash, climb, observe, and investigate as they discover salamanders, crayfish, insects of every kind, and an incredible variety of fungi. Each visit brings new treasures to find and questions to explore, nurturing a deep connection to the natural world while building observation skills, confidence, and a sense of wonder that can’t be taught indoors.
Mud kitchens & loose parts
Our mud kitchens invite children into a world of imagination, sensory exploration, and creativity—where mud pies are masterpieces, sticks become spoons, and water, soil, and leaves turn into magical recipes. Alongside this, our large loose parts area gives children the freedom to build, stack, design, and invent using real materials like wood, logs, crates, and tires. This kind of open-ended play builds confidence, resilience, problem-solving skills, and collaboration—while keeping childhood earthy, joyful, and wildly imaginative.
Please check out our FAQ page for information and resources regarding our approach and philosophy.
Winter, Spring, Summer, Oh MY!
Firefly operates a day camp for almost every season! You can find us during winter break, march break, and summer break for all of your day camp needs.
Summer Camp
Summer Camp (Ages 4+)
Give your child a summer rooted in adventure, wonder, and the wild. Campers will spend their days exploring 100 acres of farm and forest, including the Niagara Escarpment, Bronte Creek, and our private frog pond and bog. Days are filled with muddy boots, curious minds, and meaningful connection to the land through hands-on discovery, nature play, and new skill-building experiences. From creek exploration to forest adventures, children will build confidence, creativity, resilience, and lifelong memories outdoors.
Weeks Offered:
• July 6
• July 13
• July 20
• August 10
• August 17
• August 24
Pricing:
Register before March 1st: $265/week
Register after March 1st: $299/week
Sibling discount: 25% off
March Break and Winter Camp
March Break & Winter Camp (Ages 4+)
Two seasons. Two completely different adventures. One unforgettable outdoor experience.
Our seasonal camps invite children to learn, explore, and play deeply in nature—no matter the weather. Each camp is uniquely designed around the magic of the season:
March Break Camp – Signs of Spring
Children will explore the frog pond, discover new life emerging after winter, get gloriously muddy (yes—think epic mudslide), and dive into sensory-rich spring adventures that spark curiosity and connection to the land.
Winter Camp – Cold-Weather Adventure
A true winter wonderland experience! Children will enjoy pond skating, tobogganing, campfires, shelter and fort building, woodworking, and cozy nature crafts inside our wood-stove-heated geodesic dome.
Pricing (for both camps):
$55/day or $260 for the week
Sibling discount: 50% off
Availability: Very limited spaces for both programs—register early to avoid disappointment!