A Different Kind of School
Wilder Learning North Durham is a nonprofit alternative elementary school in Port Perry. Children explore nature, follow their curiosity, and learn through real hands-on experiences. The result: thoughtful, capable kids with strong foundations and a deep love of learning.
Why Choose Wilder?
Personalized Learning:
Small, mixed-age classes and an emergent, child-led approach honours each child's pace and interests while aligning with the Ontario curriculum.
Whole Child Development
Supporting your child's emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growth.
Nature-Immersive
Children spend extended time outdoors every day—exploring, playing, and learning in all seasons.
Exceptional Educators:
Building rich learning experiences and nurturing each child’s growth.
Flexible Programs:
Full and part-time options that fit your family’s needs.
We offer our alternative programming for three age groups:
Seedlings (Ages 2-4)
Seedlings (Ages 2-4)
Seedlings (Ages 2-4)
Roots (Ages 4-7)
Seedlings (Ages 2-4)
Seedlings (Ages 2-4)
Wings (Ages 7-10)
Seedlings (Ages 2-4)
Wings (Ages 7-10)
Do you believe every child deserves the best learning?
As a nonprofit, we depend on community support to sustain our programming. Every donation makes a difference--click below to give!
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Together, let’s give our kids the roots to grow and the wings to soar!
Land Acknowledgment
Wilder Learning of North Durham acknowledges that the land on which we gather and operate is part of the treaty territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and the treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples have inhabited and cared for this land. We are grateful to work on this land and give our respect to its inhabitants.
Wilder Learning North Durham
"There are two gifts we should give our children; one is roots, and the other is wings." - Hodding Carter
Registered with the Ministry of Education of Ontario
Copyright © 2023 Wilder Learning North Durham
WLND is a registered charity CRA#798477212RR0001
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