Prairie School of DuPage

Prairie School of DuPage Prairie School of DuPage
630-690-6000
1926 N. Main St. Wheaton, IL 60187

prairieschoolofdupage.org We are located on 42 acres of woods and water in Wheaton Il.

Prairie School of DuPage offers an environmental, place-based curriculum for pre-K through grade 8. We follow a traditional yearly school calendar. Prairie School has an open-classroom model with mixed-age classrooms. The student-teacher ratio is kept at a 12/1 maximum. This allows for authentic project-based and place-based learning through small group and individual instruction. In addition to t

raditional academics, Prairie School of DuPage emphasizes outdoor education, nature studies, the arts, music, foreign language, yoga, and theater. For more information call 630-690-6000
or email us at [email protected]

This fall our students return to the forest for another season of hands on learning. We can’t wait to see how far this y...
09/03/2026

This fall our students return to the forest for another season of hands on learning.

We can’t wait to see how far this year takes us! 🌳

There’s something special about a community that cares for the place they call home. It wasn’t just about weeding and mu...
08/29/2026

There’s something special about a community that cares for the place they call home. It wasn’t just about weeding and mulching—it was about investing in our school, our environment, and each other.

At Prairie School of DuPage, nature is our co-teacher. Our students explore 42 acres of woods, prairie, and wetland, dis...
08/12/2026

At Prairie School of DuPage, nature is our co-teacher.

Our students explore 42 acres of woods, prairie, and wetland, discovering both the wonders of the natural world and their own strength, curiosity, and voice.

Through child-led, experiential learning, we nurture the whole child – they leave the forest knowing not only facts, but themselves.

At Prairie School of DuPage, students sharpen their awareness, strengthen their reasoning, and deepen their observation ...
08/05/2026

At Prairie School of DuPage, students sharpen their awareness, strengthen their reasoning, and deepen their observation skills through hands-on, place-based learning while exploring the woods, prairie, and wetlands.

Nature isn't our backdrop. It's our co-teacher.

At Prairie School of DuPage, we see this every day.A child stops to watch an ant; another collects acorns like treasure;...
07/29/2026

At Prairie School of DuPage, we see this every day.
A child stops to watch an ant; another collects acorns like treasure; A third gazes at the sky, naming clouds.

This is the magic of a nature-based education.

Traditional academics: reading, writing, math, science.How we do it: reading under the trees, counting with sticks, obse...
07/22/2026

Traditional academics: reading, writing, math, science.

How we do it: reading under the trees, counting with sticks, observing pond life, measuring garden growth.

Learning doesn’t have to happen at a desk to be rigorous. In fact, some of the most powerful lessons happen when students ask their own questions, get their hands dirty, and discover answers for themselves.

07/15/2026

Education is here – somewhere between the woods, the pond, and the garden.


07/03/2026

Let them lead. 🌿

When children explore at their own pace, something beautiful unfolds. Nature invites them to slow down, look closely, and discover with all their senses.

At Prairie School of the DuPage, we honor this rhythm—trusting that real learning happens when curiosity leads the way. 🍃

06/25/2026

🎭 Standing ovation for our very first Theatre in the Woods performance camp!
Prairie School of DuPage is bursting with pride after our young actors took to the stage and brought the magic of outdoor theater to life. Bravo to this incredible cast — what a debut! 👏🌲✨

🌿 Still Time for Summer Adventure!July camps are filling – but we still have spots in:🐾 Wild Things Nature Camp (Ages 3–...
06/22/2026

🌿 Still Time for Summer Adventure!

July camps are filling – but we still have spots in:

🐾 Wild Things Nature Camp (Ages 3–5)
Spend a week exploring 42 acres of prairie, woods, and wetland! Each day, little adventurers hike, build forts, climb trees, splash in mud and water, and create nature art. Curiosity grows, motor skills develop, and friendships bloom.

📅 Spaces still available for July sessions!
🔗 https://prairieschoolofdupage.org/summer-camp-2026

Give your little one a week of wild wonder – while there's still room!

Address

1926 N Main Street
Wheaton, IL
60187

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16306906000

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