WISDOM Family GatheringsiCAL Export

When: Thursday, February 26th, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Room 7, Bethel Lutheran Church, 298 Bethel Dr, Sherwood Park

This information session is for new WISDOM families or those considering home schooling their families. Bring your question and conversation to meet with WISDOM facilitators to discuss home education options for your family. Session includes: general information on home education, building a vision for your family, building an education program plan, curriculum and resources, funding, and special services WISDOM offers. Childcare is provided. 

Register by Thursday, February 26th. 

For questions, please contact:
Madysan Buchholtz madysan@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Carrie Friesen carrie@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Kyla Mould kyla@wisdomhomeschooling.com

When: Wednesday, April 8th, 6:30 - 8pm
Where: Spruce Grove Alliance Church - Oasis Room, 250 Century Rd

Are you considering homeschooling?  Join us at our open house event to gain more insights into homeschooling through WISDOM.  Already homeschooling but know someone who is interested?  Invite your friend/neighbour to come to our information night.

The WISDOM Facilitators will reflect on their own homeschooling experiences. We will also provide some basic information about homeschooling in Alberta with WISDOM.  Then we will open the discussion to all in attendance to introduce themselves and share their thoughts on homeschooling. To be followed by a Q&A session.

We are looking forward to meeting you.

Coffee, water and snacks provided. Door prizes and children's activities, too.

RSVP by April 6th.

For questions and late registrations, please contact:
Desmond Kilgannon 780-225-6688 or email desmond@wisdomhomeschooling.com 
Randy Kopp 780-723-5382 or email randy@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Kyla Mould 306-716-6328 or email kyla@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Meghan Lupien 438-349-2592 or email meghan@wisdomhomeschooling.com

When: Sunday, April 19, 2026, 3-7 pm
Where: Buffalo Head Prairie School

BBQ supper with WISDOM providing the meat, buns, condiments, beverages. Plan for activities inside and outside, weather dependent. Current homeschooling families and anyone interested in home schooling are welcome! Spend time with other homeschoolers and members of the WISDOM team, ask questions and find out more about how WISDOM can serve you best.

Please bring: a salad or side dish and dessert, appropriate footwear and clothing for both indoor and outdoor activities 

RSVP by April 12.

For questions, please contact:

Margaret Knelsen 780-926-6556 

Dan or Kim Schultz 780-404-3356 or email kim@wisdomhomeschooling.com

Paul van den Bosch 403-358-4497

When: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 11 am - 2 pm
Where: Doug Barnes Cabin, Tamarack Way, Fort McMurray

Current homeschooling families and anyone interested in home schooling are welcome! Spend time with other homeschoolers and members of the WISDOM team, ask questions and find out more about how WISDOM can serve you best.

This is a potluck event. We will be going for a nature walk on the trails (weather permitting).

Please bring: a potluck dish and dessert to share (with ingredients labeled), lawn chairs, outdoor footwear appropriate for a walk in nature; board games (if wet weather).

RSVP by May 12.

For questions, please contact:
Dan or Kim Schultz 780-404-3356 or email kim@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Gordon Loewen 587-298-7565

When: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 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: 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 26. 

For questions and late registrations, please contact:
Liz Gurnett by text at 780-780-349-1577 or email liz@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Brian Taje brian@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Simon Friesen simon.f@wisdomhomeschooling.com

When: Wednesday, May 13, 4-8pm
Where: Kin Coulee Kinette Park

Please join us for our annual WISDOM Spring BBQ! 

WISDOM will provide burgers, hot dogs and water. There will be games and door prizes available and the kids always come up with more fun ways to play.

Please bring: a potluck side, salad or dessert. As well as a lawn chair (there are picnic tables but not enough for everyone!) Also feel free to bring any yard/lawn or board games to play with the group! 

We look forward to seeing you there!

For questions, please contact:
Tiffany Arnold 403-866-7822 or email tiffany@wisdomhomeschooling.com 
Brian Taje 780-312-4525 or email brian@wisdomhomeschooling.com

When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 4-7:30pm
Where: Fish Creek Provincial Park Glennfield - Blackbird (East) Site

Please join us for an evening of fun to get to know other home schoolers in Calgary and area. We will share a meal together, play games and do a couple of fun activities. You are welcome to invite new friends considering home schooling. There will be several facilitators joining in to answer questions and give out information. 

We will serve hotdogs and dessert, please bring your own drink and a potluck side dish to share. 

Please bring: potluck side, card/board games, lawnchairs, outdoor games, whatever your family needs for an evening of fun!

For questions, please contact: 
Carrie Friesen carrie@wisdomhomeschooling.com

When: Thursday May 21 from 3 to 5pm.
Where: Sexsmith Heritage Park 

There will be a WISDOM info talk at 3:30pm. There is mini golf, fish pond (bring your own rod), playground, wide area games. Bring some cookies to share, a lawn chair, and a friend!

For questions, please contact:

Anella Jantz anella@wisdomhomeschooling.com

When: Friday, May 22 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 
Where: Westlock Aquatic Center - 10605 104 Ave

We will swim for the first hour and 15 minutes and then meet afterwards for a snack and some good conversation. This event is open to Wisdom Homeschooling families and those interested in homeschooling in the future.

For questions, please contact:
Rachelle Godin  780-349-1827 or email rachelle@wisdomhomeschooling.com

When: Tuesday, May 26, arrive between 4-5 pm; supper at 5 pm; activities to follow until 8 pm
Where: Willey West Campground, 49131 Willey West Road, Brazeau County

Join us for a burger supper supplied by WISDOM Home Schooling. Please bring a side dish to share, as well as plates, cutlery and drinks for your family. Current homeschooling families and anyone interested in home schooling are welcome! Come spend time with other homeschoolers and members of the WISDOM team.

Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear. We'll have a picnic shelter but it might be handy to bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Come prepared for Alberta weather in spring (layers, bug spray, extra water bottles, etc.).

RSVP by May 19. 

For questions, please contact:
Simon Friesen 587-222-1790 or email simon.f@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Nola Hutchinson 780-781-2527 or email nola@wisdomhomeschooling.com