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When: Thursday, May 9, 2024, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Tri Leisure Centre, 221 Jennifer Heil Way, Spruce Grove

Current home school families and especially those wanting more information about home schooling are welcome! Coffee, water, and snacks will be provided. Activities for younger children and door prizes included.

Contact the event hosts with any questions:
Randy Kopp randy@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Desmond Kilgannon desmond@wisdomhomeschooling.com

When: May 11, 2024
Where: Teepee Creek Hall, 33071 Hwy 674

Our ballroom dance workshops are a great place to have fun while learning the basics of ballroom dancing. You will not only learn the basics - like how to waltz, rumba, fox trot and jive - instructors Mike and Michele Barter will also teach ballroom etiquette. These workshops have trained several generations of homeschoolers in the art of ballroom dance. Students and parents benefit from the training in social graces as well as the opportunity to spend time with other home schoolers. 

Parental participation is required.

Anyone under the age of 18 will need to have a registered parent or guardian present at the workshop/ball.

Open to non-WISDOM families; WISDOM families take precedence.

When: Monday, May 13, 4-8pm
Where: Kinette Picnic Shelter, Kin Coulee Park

BBQ with potluck. We will provide meat, buns, condiments, and water.

Please bring: Potluck side dish and dessert, lawn chairs, balls, games, etc.

Contact the event hosts with any questions:
Louis Sehn 403-581-3444 or louis@wisdomhomeschooling.com

This event will be co-hosted by:
Simon Friesen simon.f@wisdomhomeschooling.com

When: May 14 from 1 - 3pm 
Where: Indian Battle Park
(meet at Alberta Picnic Shelter)

This class builds on the skills learned in Fire Starting, however that class is not a prerequisite. Participants will learn about the science of fire and learn how to light, build and maintain an effective fire in many situations and environments. The class also covers how to source proper materials to burn and also how to troubleshoot issues building and maintaining fire. 

This program is geared towards home school students ages 6 – 17. While parents are not obligated to participate in these workshops, a parental representative must be present for students. Parents and younger siblings are also welcome to stay for the duration of the workshop free of charge. We ask that paid participants be given the space to fully engage and participate in the program.

We run our programs rain or shine and encourage parents/students to check the weather on the day of the workshop and dress accordingly. We suggest wearing layers, as well as long pants and closed toed shoes.

When: May 23 from 10 - 12pm 
Where: South Bear Creek (meet in parking lot)

Want to attend all four Survival workshops in the Grande Prairie area? Register here for a discounted rate!

This class builds on the skills learned in Fire Starting however that class is not a prerequisite. Participants will learn about the science of fire and learn how to light, build and maintain an effective fire in many situations and environments. The class also covers how to source proper materials to burn and also how to troubleshoot issues building and maintaining fire. 

This program is geared towards home school students ages 6 – 17. While parents are not obligated to participate in these workshops, a parental representative must be present for students. Parents and younger siblings are also welcome to stay for the duration of the workshop free of charge. We ask that paid participants be given the space to fully engage and participate in the program.

We run our programs rain or shine and encourage parents/students to check the weather on the day of the workshop and dress accordingly. We suggest wearing layers, as well as long pants and closed toed shoes.

When: May 23-24
Where: Grande Prairie 

This event registration includes the four Survival events scheduled for the Grande Prairie area on May 23-24. Register here to get a discounted rate of $120 per person! 

This program is geared towards home school students ages 6 – 17. While parents are not obligated to participate in these workshops, a parental representative must be present for students. Parents and younger siblings are also welcome to stay for the duration of the workshop free of charge. We ask that paid participants be given the space to fully engage and participate in the program.

We run our programs rain or shine and encourage parents/students to check the weather on the day of the workshop and dress accordingly. We suggest wearing layers, as well as long pants and closed toed shoes.

When: May 23 from 1 - 3pm 
Where: South Bear Creek (meet in parking lot)

Want to attend all four Survival workshops in the Grande Prairie area? Register here for a discounted rate!

Learn to make an all-natural adhesive using ingredients found in nature. Class discussion will include the Indigenous origins of adhesive, as well as practical uses. Participants will then create their own adhesive using materials found in the area before using the glue to make tools or crafts out of all natural materials.

This program is geared towards home school students ages 6 – 17. While parents are not obligated to participate in these workshops, a parental representative must be present for students. Parents and younger siblings are also welcome to stay for the duration of the workshop free of charge. We ask that paid participants be given the space to fully engage and participate in the program.

We run our programs rain or shine and encourage parents/students to check the weather on the day of the workshop and dress accordingly. We suggest wearing layers, as well as long pants and closed toed shoes.

When: May 24 from 10 - 12pm
Where: Evergreen Ridge 

Want to attend all four Survival workshops in the Grande Prairie area? Register here for a discounted rate!

Learn to track animals with this class that explores different types of animal tracks, animal behaviours, as well as natural habitats. This class teaches students of the outdoors the unexpected skill of slowing down and paying attention to natural surroundings, as well as building appreciation of the ways nature works as a system. Participants will also learn how to orient themselves using natural cues. 

This program is geared towards home school students ages 6 – 17. While parents are not obligated to participate in these workshops, a parental representative must be present for students. Parents and younger siblings are also welcome to stay for the duration of the workshop free of charge. We ask that paid participants be given the space to fully engage and participate in the program.

We run our programs rain or shine and encourage parents/students to check the weather on the day of the workshop and dress accordingly. We suggest wearing layers, as well as long pants and closed toed shoes.

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