Unplug to Reconnect: Join the WILDE School Screen-Free May Challenge!

What is Screen-Free May?

For the last four years, the WILDE community has taken a bold step: putting down our phones and picking up new hobbies. Screen-Free May is our month-long commitment to trade scrolling for real-life experiences.

This year we are inviting the whole region to join the movement!

Why It Matters

Modern life is digital, but our brains need a break. Most kids and teens in Canada are spending way more time on recreational screens than the recommended two-hour daily limit. Research shows that too much screen time is linked to higher stress, anxiety, and trouble sleeping. By stepping back, we can improve our focus, boost our happiness, and strengthen our real-world friendships.

Our Bold Goals

• Log 10,000 collective screen-free hours as a community.
• Trade 1,000 hours of scrolling for outdoor movement and adventure.
• Build healthier digital habits that last long after May ends.

How the Challenge Works

• Sign Up: Registration opens at the end of April.
• The Timeline: The challenge runs from May 1–31.
• Track Your Progress: Use our easy online honour-system form.
• Win Big: Reach milestones to enter giveaways for local experiences and a grand prize draw in June!

Are you ready to reclaim your attention and get back to what matters? Let’s make this May one to remember — offline!