Outdoor summer camps and adventures in BC, Yukon, Japan, Fiji, and South America
Immersive, Outdoor Adventure Experiences for Kids, Youth, Adults, and Families
Since 1991, Jeff “Willy” Willis, founder of Fireside Adventures, has been developing and leading outdoor programs, camps, and expeditions around the world. What began as Willy’s vision—to connect people through the power of nature, learning, and leadership—has evolved into something far greater. Today, Fireside Adventures stands as a collective of passionate educators, youth, families, and community partners who have shaped its spirit and success. Together, we continue to live our guiding mission: to foster wonder, build positive personal identity, and inspire leadership through meaningful, nature-based experiences that create lasting impact.
Challenge. Strive. Learn.
We lead adventures primarily in our home turf of British Columbia and Yukon Territory. But the world is a big place and we have expanded our reach to include Ecuador, Fiji, Colombia, Japan, Scotland and Ireland. Our experiences offer a unique range of activities such as canoeing, canyoning, dogsledding, e-biking, parkour, hiking, and so much more. Whether you’re a young kid getting comfortable outside or a family of seasoned adventurers, all our experiences emphasize outdoor experiential education, self-management and social awareness, and leadership skills that give our participants the tools they need to thrive and grow.
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“Children and youth are seen, heard, and believed”
— Willy, child and youth worker, outdoor educator, and founder
What’s New?
Since 2005, Fireside Adventures has been redefining what it means to learn, lead, and live adventurously. Born from Willy’s belief that young people grow best through immersive, land-based experiences, Fireside has evolved into a global leader in outdoor education, leadership, and climate action.
As we celebrate 20 years, Fireside proudly launches three bold new pathways: Artemis: Women’s Adventure Experiences, Fireside Family Adventures, and Silver Fox Adventures for lifelong explorers.
At the heart of it all is World Bound—our signature experiential youth leadership program connecting Japan, Fiji, Canada, and South America through a powerful lens of climate change, culture, and purpose-driven adventure.
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Upcoming Featured programs:
July 4–12, July 18–26, July 31–August 8, August 15–23, 2026
Imagine canoeing down the famous Yukon and Teslin Rivers with a massive sky above you as you breathe the best air on the planet. This trip takes paddlers of all skill levels from Johnson’s Crossing to Carmacks along some of the best river paddling the Yukon has to offer. It’s a perfect nature experience for families and friends to connect while enjoying nature.
March 2–6; 9 –13; 16–20; and 23–27, 2026
For Spring Break (March Break) 2026, we are excited to offer a spectacular 5-day outdoor leadership and camping journey visiting three of our favourite spots on Vancouver Island: Parksville, Tofino, and Ucluelet. It’s an epic overnight adventure teen surf-camp-road trip adventure!
4 and 9-day options between June and August 2026
No matter which BC Explorer you choose, we will venture out onto the glittering waters of the Sunshine Coast’s Sechelt Inlet. Surrounded by the calm ocean and forested mountains, we’ll practice our canoe, outdoor, and leadership skills while staying at some amazing campsites. If we’re lucky, we’ll even spot some seals, orcas, jellyfish, or otters!
Youth Leadership Courses: leadership expeditions for youth on three continents
June, July, August 2026 (18 days) | Ages: 13-18
Explore the ocean and forests of BC and undertake an incredible canoe trip down the Yukon River. Wilderness immersion, consultation with Indigenous knowledge keepers, and our climate change education combine to deepen your relationship with yourself, your family, and the world.
July/August 2026 | Ages: 13-18
Our most ambitious Climate and Cultural Leadership Course - World Bound South America: visiting the incredible countries Ecuador and Colombia. This is the perfect opportunity to share a one-of-a-kind, immersive adventure experience in the untamed lands of unparalleled biodiversity while also exploring the urban environments of Quito, Bogota and Medellin. Come on… the Amazon Rainforest and Anders - two of the world's most significant regions within 21 days.
June–August, 2026 (10-26 days) | Ages: 13-18
Your opportunity to become more self-directed, build healthy peer relationships, gain outdoor leadership skills, and gain new perspectives on current events in your community and world…all within the incredible scenery of Canada’s wild North during an unforgettable two-week canoe journey on the Yukon River.
Camp-style day and overnight programs
July 6–10, 13–17, and 20–24, 2026 | Ages: 7–11
Each week follows themes to ensure our BC summer camp experiences are diverse and meet the needs of different campers. We specialize in children’s outdoor gourmet cooking, parkour, introduction to wilderness camping, environmental education, adventure sports, and making space for the best of a childhood summer camp experience. Our summer camps run on the Sunshine Coast at Porpoise Bay Provincial Park.
June–July, 2026 (5 days) | Ages: 5–10
An awesome, fun, dynamic and positive day camp specializing in outdoor adventures, kids leadership training and nature exploration for children aged 6-11. Activities include sailing, biking, beach-combing, and visits to a variety of Vancouver hot-spots like UBC, Granville Island, and Science World.
July, 2026 (5 days) | Ages: 5-12
Our signature summer day camp, where we challenge our students to learn parkour and filmmaking while using the skills they learned to create their own parkour film from scratch collaboratively.
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Complete your Adventurous Journey with Fireside Adventures
We are proud to be a certified Duke of Edinburgh’s Award provider. Our expeditions are eligible for your Adventurous Journey, Gold Projects, and other Duke of Ed Award requirements.
Why choose us?
Experts in Outdoor Experiential Education
Click here to meet our amazing team
A colourful cast of characters, each with unique magic, expertise and adventures to offer. And most importantly... small enough for a Fireside Kid to meet each one. Our seasoned campers feel like they are part of a big family, full of role models they look up to and share precious memories with.
Some of us are the industry’s leading outdoor experiential educators. Others have been ‘Fireside kids’ their whole live and are now proudly leading the way for the next generation. Yes, your learner could be one of us one day.
Climate change activism and education
Learn about our World Bound Climate Leadership curriculum
When we realized that our industry had not shifted to become part of the solution to climate change, we created World Bound.
Every single one of our youth programs now includes discussion and action to reduce carbon use, food waste, non-recyclable materials and more, while focusing on the skills that our youth need to adapt and thrive in a future defined by climate change.
Real Community Connection Regenerative Visitorship
Whether it’s Venice or the Amazon, we aren’t tourists, we’re guests who build enduring friendships with local people and partnerships with local / Indigenous operators. We ensure your experience avoids tourist traps and includes authentic moments of connection with the communities you visit. With Fireside, you’re a visitor on your way to becoming a welcome guest.
