a different
leader
school
adventure
for a different kind of world
March Break camp!
From March 16–20, children in Grades K–5 are invited to join us for a week bursting with fun, friendship, and outdoor discovery. Experience the magic of winter — WILDE style!
Education Beyond 4 Walls
Our outdoor education model goes beyond the traditional four walls of the concrete classroom.
W.I.L.D.E. school's living curriculum is designed to stimulate curiosity and a passion for learning.
core program
From Kindergarten to Grade 8, we offer an immersive educational program. Allow your child to foster their creativity and independence while learning from highly skilled and passionate Ontario Certified Teachers in a beautiful, natural emvironment.
Once per week
Make every Friday a WILDE Day! This is a semester-based program for children JK/SK to Grade 6 to learn leadership and supplement their school experience.
afterschool
After-school adventures and outdoor activities for students who love nature.
Once per week
Two levels of immersive leadership experiences for teens from ages 11 to 14, and 15 to 17.
summer camp
Unforgettable experiences forged in the great outdoors for kids of all ages.
brand new!
The WILDE High School Program empowers teens to forge their unique paths through individualized education plans, merging the Ontario curriculum standards with outdoor immersion and real-world skills. We blend 1-on-1 mentorship, remote learning, wilderness expeditions, community involvement, a personal accountability council, and everything that sets the WILDE WAY apart!
Wilde School stands out starkly from the traditional education models. Small class sizes, outdoor-inspired education, a student engagement-led living curriculum, emphasis on hands-on learning, and focus on leadership are some of the key differences that sets Wilde School apart.
Emerging evidence & research strongly suggests that experiences in nature not only boost academic learning, but enhance personal development, and environmental stewardship.
Positive shifts in the following leadership qualities have all been linked to learning in a natural environment:
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
Increased Cognition and Retention
Perseverance, Resilience, and Grit
Teamwork and Social Skills
We're not a forest school. We're not a traditional academy. We're not a public school.
We're redefining modern education.
The passion, experience, and dedication of our faculty is a large part of what makes us truly unique.
Learn about the people responsible for your child's education at Wild School on their Profile Pages.
Curious about enrolling your child at Wild School? Explore our admissions resources.
Emerging research and science in the field of education is demonstrating clear benefits of providing children a safe, active, outdoor environment on their overall development, as well as their academic success.
Nature contributes physical, mental and emotional health
Outdoor education builds resiliency, enhances cognitive function, and increases social development
Much more! We encourage you to do a deep dive into the emerging body of research in this subject.
In a world being rapidly reshaped by artificial intelligence, climate change, and cultural disruption, it’s becoming harder to ignore a simple truth.
Published:
May 27, 2025
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Published:
March 18, 2026
What if school focused on who children become, not what they achieve? Discover WILDE School's transformative approach to outdoor education.
Published:
March 18, 2026
