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In recent years, a growing body of research has been demonstrating the profound impact that outdoor schools and nature based learning can have on adolescent brain development. In particular, new research is showing that during the ages of 10 to 14, adolescent brains are going through the second most significant growth spurt of their lives …

How to enhance one of the most critical stages of your child’s development.Read More »

We are excited to invite you to the first annual Escarpment WILDHOOD Festival!!! This event was inspired by The WILDHOOD Festival,   the U.K. multi award-winning festival for children and families, will bring together various local environmental groups at our own Blue Mountain WILD School’s campus location on the Kimbercote Farm property.  The objective of the …

Escarpment WILDHOOD FestivalRead More »

Happy New Year! This year promises to be just as crazy and uncertain as the last.  It greatly saddens me that the government is once again closing schools.  In the face of mental health, in the face of lasting developmental issues, in the face of happiness and our children’s well-being, closing down schools should be …

2022: A WILD YEAR AHEAD!Read More »

Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. Our team has worked around the clock for the launch of “Wild at Home.” Designed to engage students in independent and self-driven learning, our program reduces screen time and increases outdoor time. So far, it has been a resounding success as parents and students report high engagement and pleasure …

Our Transition to Wild At HomeRead More »