Program Director / Camp Director
Leah is a creative and passionate person focused on outdoor learning and weaving the WILDE way into every part of children’s lives—both inside and beyond WILDE.
Leah Peyton is the Program Director at WILDE, where her love for outdoor learning and connection to nature shape every part of the school experience. With a Child and Youth Care diploma and years spent working alongside young people, Leah is passionate about helping students grow through curiosity, adventure, and hands-on exploration.
Her journey has taken her from leading programs in underprivileged communities in India and Brazil to facilitating outdoor education and leadership with Tim’s Foundation Camps. She’s spent countless seasons at summer camps—directing programs, guiding trips, and creating spaces where kids can feel confident, capable, and inspired.
Leah’s love for adventure has also led her west, where she spent time in British Columbia working with a sea kayaking company and living in the heart of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains—experiences that deepened her respect for the land and her belief in the power of outdoor learning.
With deep roots in camping and outdoor education, Leah brings a spirit of adventure and compassion to everything she does. At WILDE, she’s committed to weaving the WILDE Way into every part of students’ lives—helping them learn not just about the world, but through it.
Leah’s programming style is rooted in connection, curiosity, and care. She creates hands-on, nature-based experiences that inspire confidence, teamwork, and self-discovery. Balancing structure with freedom, Leah meets each child where they are—encouraging exploration and reflection. Above all, she wants every child to feel seen, valued, and successful in their own unique way.
Leah is a creator at heart—she loves crafting, designing, and bringing new ideas to life. When she’s not reading or organizing her ever-growing lists, you’ll find her camping, exploring nature, or helping out at events. She finds inspiration through a handmade project, a good book, or time spent outdoors. For Leah, joy comes from making, learning, and sharing those experiences with others. She feels life’s best moments mix creativity, connection, and a little wanderlust along the way!
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