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Barefoot Bushcraft & Archery.

Outdoor archery, bushcraft workshops, and a summer day camp in Thorold, Niagara Region, operating since 2013

01 — About

The brief.

Barefoot Bushcraft & Archery is a Thorold-based outdoor education business in the Niagara Region, operating since 2013 from 1874 Highway 20 in the rural L0S-1E6 corridor near Allanburg Bridge. The site runs 100% outdoor 10m and 20m recurve archery ranges and a portfolio of priced bushcraft workshops covering fire-making, knife safety, tarp shelters, batoning, and bow-drill friction fire. Programming spans hourly archery lessons for ages 6 and up, half- and full-day bushcraft courses for ages 10 and up, axe-and-knife-throwing party packages, a six-week HOBBIT homeschool program, and a five-day Wilderness Archery Summer Camp running across July and August. Online booking runs through Acuity Scheduling.

02 — Programs

9. ways in.

  1. 01

    Archery Lessons Niagara

    For: Adults and children, minimum age 6When: Year-round; winter Mon and Fri–Sun 11am–dusk, summer all days 11am–7pm

    One-hour recurve archery instruction on outdoor 10m and 20m ranges, with bow, instructor, sheltered shooting area, and parking included. All lessons book online through Acuity Scheduling. Spots are limited and barefoot shooting is permitted. Range-only rental is $20/day for participants bringing their own equipment.

    $35/hour per person

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  2. 02

    Wilderness Archery Summer Camp

    For: Ages 8–13When: July 13–17, July 27–31, August 10–14, August 17–21 (2026)

    Weekly day camp from 09:00–16:00 with optional early care from 08:00 and late pick-up until 18:00 at $10/hour each. Activities include archery, fire-making with flint, steel and ferro rods, axe and knife throwing, tarp shelters and knots, paracord weaving, owl pellet dissection, tractor operation, fishing, and a Friday family potluck. Capacity is strictly 15 students per week and no refunds are issued once registered.

    $270/week including HST and t-shirt; $15 sibling discount (SIBLINGDISCOUNT)

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  3. 03

    Introduction to Bushcraft

    For: Ages 10 and upWhen: Contact for details

    Two-hour expert-led course covering knife safety, backcountry fire-making, and survival kit building — the entry point to the operator's bushcraft ladder. Theory load means under-10s are not eligible.

    $75.00

  4. 04

    Full Day Foundations Of Bushcraft

    For: Ages 10+ with working bushcraft knowledge and own tools and equipmentWhen: Contact for details

    Full-day survival course advancing knife safety, fire-making, batoning wood, natural navigation, tarp shelters, and knots. Prerequisite course for participants who already own a bushcraft kit and want skill consolidation.

    $100.00

  5. 05

    Bow Drill Friction Fire Workshop

    For: Ages 10 and upWhen: Contact for details

    Friction-fire workshop using cedar and other woods, described by the operator as a challenging course built to test and extend participants' limits.

    $100.00

  6. 06

    Forest To Fire Workshop

    For: Ages 10 and upWhen: Contact for details

    Single-discipline workshop covering fire safety and mechanics, natural tinder gathering, knife safety and batoning, ferro rods, flint and steel, plus a bow drill demonstration — the broadest fire-method survey in the bushcraft catalogue.

    $100.00

  7. 07

    Birthday Parties

    For: Minimum age 6When: Any day of the week, 11:00am to dusk

    Outdoor party package built around archery, axe throwing, knife throwing, and games, with all equipment and materials provided. Larger groups are encouraged to call ahead, and on-location travel is available on request.

    $250.00 for up to 10 people; $25.00/pp after that

  8. 08

    Group Parties & Team Building

    For: Friends, co-workers, and family groups; minimum age 6When: Monday to Friday, 11:00am to 11:00pm

    Adult-oriented outdoor group package combining archery, axe throwing, team-building activities, and a Personal Empowerment Workshop. All equipment provided; on-location travel offered upon request.

    $250.00 for up to 10 people (2025 pricing)

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    HOBBIT Homeschool Program

    For: Ages 6–15 with parental participation includedWhen: Spring sessions — most recent published: April 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 9, 16 (Thursdays)

    Six-week Thursday homeschool program, 10am–4pm, rotating across three modules: archery plus axe-and-knife throwing; fire-making, shelter, and tool safety; and homesteading skills including tractor operation, soap-making, sewing, leather work, and gardening. Capacity is 10 students per session; each child registers individually for the full six weeks. Runs rain or shine, modified during lightning.

    $600 per student (Afterpay available)

03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Operating since 2013Source ↗
  2. 02Located at 1874 Highway 20, Thorold, Ontario, in the Niagara RegionSource ↗
  3. 03100% outdoor archery instruction on 10m and 20m rangesSource ↗
  4. 04Minimum participant age 6 (bushcraft theory courses 10+)Source ↗
  5. 05Summer day camp capped at 15 students per weekSource ↗
  6. 06HOBBIT homeschool program runs 6 consecutive Thursdays with parental participationSource ↗
  7. 07Serves the Niagara Region including St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Hamilton, and Stoney CreekSource ↗
  8. 08Seasonal hours: closed Tue–Thu in winter (September to May); seven days a week in summer (May to September)Source ↗
  9. 09Online booking via Acuity SchedulingSource ↗
Today

Outside the door.

Air Quality
8
aqhi · high
UV Index
5.3
scale 0–11
Humidity
29%
relative
Wind
18 km/h
Southwest
Temp
+25°
H 25° · L 11°
Sun
05:39 / 20:51
15h 12m daylight
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POOR AIR QUALITY

AQHI 8 — sensitive groups stay indoors.

04 — Visit

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Address
1874 Highway 20, Thorold, ON L0S-1E6
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AER’s guide to Barefoot Bushcraft & Archery · Compiled from barefootbushcraft.comLast verified 2026-06-01