Grace is an Outdoor & Experiential Educator who is passionate about accessibility, recreation, the outdoors and empowering young people.

Born in London, Ontario Grace spent her summers exploring the beautiful Bruce Peninsula. Her love for the outdoors led her to a career in the Camping Industry where she spent 10 years working with youth from all walks of life.

Grace completed the Recreation & Leadership program at Niagara College (2016), studying the importance of recreation in a changing society. Prior to that, she completed the Developmental Services Worker Program at Fanshawe College (2014) to follow her passion of making education and recreation accessible to all.

Grace aspires to find extraordinary in the everyday through continued learning and exploration. When spending time on the East Coast of Canada and in Northern Ontario guiding canoe trips, Grace discovered her passion for guiding and teaching through nature.

Most recently Grace has worked with the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps facilitating their Youth Advisory Council, and developing experiential-based curriculum.

Grace now resides in Guelph with her partner and two dogs, while working with young people in an outdoor/Montessori setting.

Lower Elementary Outdoor and Experiential Teacher

Grace Merrifield (She/They)