Fully outdoor, hands-on learning rooted in curiosity, meaningful work, real-world skills, and community.
2026–27 Homeschool Program (Ages 5–17) • September–May
Educational Drop-off program
Applications are open. Classes begin September 14th.
The Florida Wild School
Florida Wild School is our outdoor learning community where children build real-world skills through meaningful experiences in nature. Guided by a seasonal, place-based curriculum, students explore woodworking, gardening, foraging, whittling, nature journaling, herbalism, mindfulness, environmental stewardship and more while developing confidence, resilience, and lasting friendships.
Our educators intentionally cultivate an environment where children are known, challenged, and supported as they grow.
How Learning Happens Here
For over a decade, we’ve worked professionally with children in outdoor learning environments while continually refining our educational approach. Alongside our work with students, we’ve mentored hundreds of educators and parents, and our work has been featured in magazines and educational publications.
Our educational approach is grounded in the The Meaningful Method™. Our work is informed by research in child development and experience passionately working with children outdoors. Programs are intentionally relationship-centered, allowing mentors to know each student well and support their growth over time.
What do Florida Wild School students learn?
Probably everything you wished you learned in school.
What makes Florida Wild School different?
Florida Wild School wasn’t built to follow a trend. It was built on an educational philosophy we’ve spent more than a decade living, refining, and putting into practice…one rooted in curiosity, meaningful work, connection with nature, self, and community.
We don’t rush children from one activity to the next or create projects simply because they’ll look good in a photo. We focus on the present. The work at hand. We believe deep learning takes time. Like a healthy forest, it grows gradually from strong roots.
Students return week after week, building long-term projects, developing practical skills, and forming meaningful relationships with people and place. The same educators mentor them throughout the year, getting to know each child’s strengths, interests, and challenges.
Here, learning unfolds through the changing seasons, authentic projects, shared experiences, and the trust that grows from being part of a genuine community.
Want to learn more, in person?
Educational Programming
Explore each age group:
Monthly Community Days
Once each month, students from all programs and their families gather for seasonal celebrations, hikes, a campout, kayaking adventures, potlucks, and other shared experiences.
These gatherings strengthen friendships, connect families with similar values, and continue building the community that makes Florida Wild School unique.
Our Wild School students also participate in a Makers Market!
Throughout the year, students create handcrafted projects during class and, if they choose, continue creating at home. The Makers Market gives them the opportunity to share and sell their creations while developing creativity, craftsmanship, confidence, and entrepreneurial skills.
Credentials & Partnerships:
Certified
Educator
Direct
Scholarship
Provider
Eco-School & Certified
Schoolyard
Habitat
Certified
Permaculture
Designer
2026-27 programs run Sept – May.
Interest Applications are now open.
Some things are simply better experienced than explained.
Florida Wild School is one of them. Our classrooms, educational approach, and community are difficult to capture in a few photos or paragraphs. The Interest Appointment gives prospective families the opportunity to experience the space firsthand, meet the educators, and gain a clear understanding of what makes Florida Wild School unique.
Still wondering if Florida Wild School is the right fit?
Florida Wild School may be a great fit if you’re looking for…
A program that values creativity, time spent with nature, practical skills, and community over busywork.
A consistent learning community where children build meaningful friendships.
An educational experience centered on hands-on projects, curiosity, and time outdoors.
A place where children are trusted with responsibility, encouraged to think independently, and supported as they grow.
Caring educators who have experience mentoring hundreds of children through authentic and real-world skills
Our educators have been featured in the following national & local media outlets and more:
