Spring SocialsiCAL Export
You are invited to attend family gatherings across the province! We invite you to bring any friends who are contemplating home educating. Meet friends, learn home schooling techniques and network with the WISDOM team.
When: Friday, May 24, 1-4 pm
Where: Gregoire Lake Provincial Park, 128 Greenway Pl, Fort McMurray
Outdoor activities (not including swimming)
Please bring: Potluck lunch to share and outdoor weather-appropriate clothing.
Contact the event hosts with any questions:
Karen Godin 587-644-1825 or godinfamily@gmail.com
Kim Schultz 780-404-3356 or kim@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Gordon Loewen gordon@wisdomhomeschooling.com
| Event Date | Friday, 24 May, 2024 |
| Event End Date | Friday, 24 May, 2024 |
When: Sunday, May 26, 2024, 2-4pm
Where: Kleskun Hills Campground, 41060 Twp Road 724 (located between Grande Prairie and Bezanson)
Details: Cookies and Lemonade at Kleskun Hills Campground area. Current homeschooling families and those contemplating home schooling are welcome! Visit with other homeschoolers and members of the WISDOM team and find out more about how WISDOM can serve you best.
Please bring a lawn chair and some cookies to share. Bring a friend! Cancelled if raining.
Contact the event host with any questions:
Anella Jantz 587-297-1992 or anella@wisdomhomeschooling.com
This event will be co-hosted by other WISDOM facilitators.
| Event Date | Sunday, 26 May, 2024 |
| Event End Date | Sunday, 26 May, 2024 |
When: Sunday, May 26, 4-6pm
Where: Rundle Park, Edmonton, picnic shelter #1
Bring: Lawn chairs & lawn games. Please feel free to bring a picnic supper to enjoy with your family.
Please join us for an afternoon Ice Cream Social to connect with other WISDOM home school families. This event is for current WISDOM families and those considering home schooling with WISDOM this upcoming Fall!
Drinks and Ice Cream provided. Please email with specific dietary requirements and we will do our best to accommodate.
Contact the event host with any questions:
Taylore Maschmeyer taylore@wisdomhomeschooling.com
This event will be co-hosted by:
Michele Barter michele@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Carrie Friesen carrie@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Liz Gurnett liz@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Joy Ronald joy@wisdomhomeschooling.com
| Event Date | Sunday, 26 May, 2024 |
| Event End Date | Sunday, 26 May, 2024 |
When: Monday, May 27, 2024, 4-8pm
Where: John Martin Recreation Centre (located in Pavan Park)
This event is open to all current WISDOM home schooling families as well as those families who are contemplating home schooling with WISDOM in the future. This is a great opportunity to visit with other home schoolers and members of the WISDOM team and find out more about how WISDOM can serve you best.
WISDOM will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, and beverages. We will enjoy a meal together as well as have an information time, door prizes, games, and socializing. This event will run rain or shine.
Please bring: Potluck sides, salads and/or desserts to share with the group. (Please note: if you have a highly restrictive diet, feel free to bring your own food if you wish.) There are many activities to enjoy at the facility, but you are welcome to bring other lawn games, board games, or lawn chairs if you would like.
RSVP by May 24, 2024
If you have any questions or for late registrations, please contact:
Liz Gurnett by text at 780-780-349-1577 or email at liz@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Brian Taje by text at 780-312-4525 or email at brian@wisdomhomeschooling.com
This event will be co-hosted by other WISDOM facilitators.
| Event Date | Monday, 27 May, 2024 |
| Event End Date | Monday, 27 May, 2024 |
| Cut off date | Friday, 24 May, 2024 |
When: Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 9:30am-5pm
Where: Heritage Park, Calgary
This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a day at Canada's largest living history museum with other homeschoolers. It is open to all current WISDOM home schooling families as well as those families who are contemplating home schooling with WISDOM in the future. This is a great opportunity to visit with other home schoolers and members of the WISDOM team and find out more about how WISDOM can serve you best.
RSVP by May 20, 2024
If you have any questions or for late registrations, please contact:
Carrie Friesen by text at 780-217-4006 or email at carrie@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Liz Gurnett by text at 780-349-1577 or email at liz@wisdomhomeschooling.com
This event will be co-hosted by other WISDOM facilitators.
| Event Date | Tuesday, 28 May, 2024 |
| Event End Date | Tuesday, 28 May, 2024 |
| Cut off date | Monday, 20 May, 2024 |
When: Wednesday, May 29, 1-4 pm
Where: The Bold Centre, Lac La Biche
What: Indoor activities
Please bring: Indoor runners
RSVP by May 28, 2024
If you have any questions or for late registrations, please contact:
Amy Kucherawy akucherawy@gmail.com
Kim Schultz 780-404-3356 or kim@wisdomhomeschooling.com
| Event Date | Wednesday, 29 May, 2024 |
| Event End Date | Wednesday, 29 May, 2024 |
| Cut off date | Tuesday, 28 May, 2024 |
When: Sunday, June 9, 2024, 4-8pm
Where: Bethel Bible Camp (10 minutes west of Westlock)
This event is open to all current WISDOM home schooling families as well as those families who are contemplating home schooling with WISDOM in the future. This is a great opportunity to visit with other home schoolers and members of the WISDOM team and find out more about how WISDOM can serve you best.
WISDOM will provide hot dogs, buns, condiments, and beverages. We will enjoy a meal together as well as have an information time, door prizes, games, and socializing. This event will run rain or shine.
Please bring: Potluck sides, salads, or desserts to share with the group. (Please note: if you have a highly restrictive diet, feel free to bring your own food if you wish.) There are many activities to enjoy at the facility, but you are welcome to bring other lawn games, board games, or lawn chairs if you would like.
RSVP by June 6, 2024
If you have any questions or for late registrations, please contact:
Liz Gurnett by text at 780-349-1577 or email at liz@wisdomhomeschooling.com
This event will be co-hosted by:
Rachelle Godin rachelle@wisdomhomeschooling.com
| Event Date | Sunday, 9 Jun, 2024 |
| Event End Date | Sunday, 9 Jun, 2024 |
| Cut off date | Thursday, 6 Jun, 2024 |
When: Friday, June 14 from 1 – 4pm
Where: Chatsworth Farm
This event is open to all current WISDOM home schooling families as well as those families who are contemplating home schooling with WISDOM in the future. This is a great opportunity to visit with other home schoolers and members of the WISDOM team and find out more about how WISDOM can serve you best.
WISDOM is hosting a farm tour at Chatsworth Farm near Vermilion. Come see all the amazing happenings of life on the farm! Join us for the day to meet the Wasylik family, see where your food comes from, learn more about farming, and enjoy a day out reconnecting with nature. You'll be able to see cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry, including some of the spring/early summer babies; guided garden tours will also be available. WISDOM will be providing snacks and beverages.For more information about Chatsworth Farm, or to see photos of previous farm tours, please visit their website and Instagram account.
Please bring: Your family picnic lunch. There will be a few tables available at the farm, but you'll need to bring your own lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Dress for the farm, with closed-toed shoes, layers, a hat (good for sun AND rain!), and water bottles; you can refill your water bottles at the farm hydrant. Also bring sunscreen, insect repellent, and hand sanitizer. Portapotties are available onsite.Farm products are available for purchase, so you might want to bring some cash and a cooler for farm fresh eggs, beef, lamb, pork, and flour.
Cost: $20 per family (WISDOM will sponsor the remaining cost per family)
RSVP by May 31, 2024
If you have any questions or for late registrations, please contact:
Peter Weidman by text at 780-581-1601 or email at peter@wisdomhomeschooling.com
This event will be co-hosted by:
Glenn Spiess glenn@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Pierre-Andre Beaudoin pierre-andre@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Simon Noster simon@wisdomhomeschooling.com
| Event Date | Friday, 14 Jun, 2024 |
| Event End Date | Friday, 14 Jun, 2024 |
| Cut off date | Friday, 31 May, 2024 |
When: Saturday, June 22, 2024, 3-7pm
Where: Central Community Hall, 224045 Twp Rd 472, Gwynne
Please join us for visiting, homeschooling discussion, a family baseball game, other games, and a potluck supper (begins at 5pm).
Please bring: A main dish and side dish or dessert. No nuts of any kind, please. (Food allergies/preferences, please bring your own food, to be safe.) Be sure to bring lawn chairs, baseball gloves (if you have any) and bats, and any outdoor game equipment you would like to bring. WISDOM will provide beverages, plates, cutlery, and cups.
Contact the event hosts with any questions:
Joan Bishop joan@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Nola Hutchinson nola@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Simon Friesen simon.f@wisdomhomeschooling.com
| Event Date | Saturday, 22 Jun, 2024 |
| Event End Date | Saturday, 22 Jun, 2024 |