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About Outdoor Kids
We build people up through online education, awareness, and hands-on skills acquisition — connecting families with the natural world.
Your Guide
Hey, I'm Fleck 🔥
Dad of 3. Outdoor educator. And I genuinely believe your kids are capable of way more than modern life gives them credit for.
I started Outdoor Kids because I wanted families in Eastern Ontario to have a real place to connect — not just a program, but a community. We learn together, get our hands dirty together, and build confidence that lasts a lifetime.
Every skill we teach — fire-building, navigation, shelter, tool use — is about more than survival. It's about showing kids (and parents!) that they're capable, resilient, and connected to something bigger than a screen.
🤋 Stitch Approved
"No apps. No supplements. No expensive programs. Just outside."
Founder
Patrick "Patchy" Beriault
Patrick brings 20+ years of professional experience as a physical rehabilitation specialist in Ottawa, combined with a deep passion for outdoor education and wilderness skills. His healthcare background informs a developmental approach to skill-building that respects each child's physical and emotional readiness.
As a bilingual Eastern Ontario resident, Patrick understands the unique opportunities our region offers — from the Canadian Shield wilderness to the St. Lawrence waterways — and helps families access these natural learning environments safely and confidently.
🎓 Background
Bilingual · 20+ years physical rehabilitation · Cognitive neuroscience studies at Ottawa U · Certified outdoor survival first aider
Skills Your Kids Will Learn
Competences que vos enfants apprendront
Fire-building and outdoor safety
Construction de feu et sécurité en plein air
Shelter construction
Construction d'abris
Tool use and craftsmanship
Utilisation d'outils et artisanat
Navigation and orienteering (map & compass)
Navigation et orientation (carte et boussole)
Wildlife identification and tracking
Identification et pistage d'animaux sauvages
Outdoor cooking and camping essentials
Cuisine en plein air et essentiels du camping
Seasonal survival skills
Techniques de survie saisonnières
Nature connection and sensory awareness
Connexion à la nature et conscience sensorielle
Where We Serve
Nous servons les familles partout en Ontario de l'Est et dans le Grand Toronto
Base Camp 🏕️
50 acres near Sharbot Lake, Ontario
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