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Noth Durham
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Hands-On, Nature-Based Learning in Port Perry

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Let Curiosity Lead the Way

Explore Our Programs

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.

Now Enrolling for September 2025

Limited spaces available for ages 2-10

Find out How to Apply

We offer our alternative programming for three age groups:

Seedlings Preschool Ages 2-4

Seedlings (Ages 2-4)

Seedlings (Ages 2-4)

Seedlings (Ages 2-4)

 Roots Primary Elementary Ages 4-7

Roots (Ages 4-7)

Seedlings (Ages 2-4)

Seedlings (Ages 2-4)

Wings Elementary Ages 7-10

Wings (Ages 7-10)

Seedlings (Ages 2-4)

Wings (Ages 7-10)

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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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We welcome families from Port Perry, Scugog, Uxbridge, Brock Township, and surrounding areas. Stay connected with us on Instagram and Facebook.

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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.

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Wilder Learning North Durham

"There are two gifts we should give our children; one is roots, and the other is wings." - Hodding Carter

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