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When: March 1 9:30 sign in, 10am workshop begins.
Where: Beach Corner Evangelical Church, 4 – 53117 Range Road 14 Parkland County

Time to further develop your skill! Mike and Michele Barter will work with you to strengthen your skills and add in new steps for the waltz, fox trot, jive and rumba, You will also add new dances like the cha-cha and samba. This workshop reinforces ballroom etiquette, giving you the life skills that stem from practicing courtesy. Students benefit from the training in social graces as well as the opportunity to spend time with other home schoolers.

Where: Rabbit Hill, SW of Edmonton
When: March 4. Meeting at 9am, hill closes at 9pm
Cost: $52 for lift ticket, lessons, and rental, $30 for lift ticket only

Rabbit Hill is an excellent place to learn or improve downhill skiing or snowboarding skills. Rabbit Hill has excellent instructors for every level. This is an ideal opportunity for those who have never given downhill skiing or snowboarding a try. This is also a great day to enjoy together as a family and meet some other WISDOM Home Schooling families on the hill or in the chalet.

When: March 5, 2025
Time: 1-3pm
Where: Calgary, Edworthy Park
Exact meeting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RmGPpQCm3K4J6iYs8
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Join Kaykima for an afternoon by the fire, learning about the Charcloth method of fire starting. Participants will learn the process of making charcloth before creating their own. They will learn about percussive fire starting and practice lighting their charcloth using rock and steel striking methods. Participants will have the opportunity to take home the charcloth they make to use for their next fire.

When: March 10 from 10 - 12pm
Where: Vertically Inclined 8523 Argyll Road Edmonton, Alberta
Cost:
Ages 6-9: $24
Ages 10 and up $22

Aimed towards the first-timer, this 2 hour session allows participants to learn about the sport of climbing through hands-on (and feet-on) skills.

Ages 6 and up. Parental presence is required. Parents may register and climb as well if they wish. 

When: November 14, 2024
Time: 1-3pm
Where: Drayton Valley, Blue Rapids Public Recreation Area
Exact meeting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SV47dk8CPSaUdTfo7
Please follow these exact coordinates to avoid any confusion.

Join Kaykima for an afternoon by the fire, learning about the Charcloth method of fire starting. Participants will learn the process of making charcloth before creating their own. They will learn about percussive fire starting and practice lighting their charcloth using rock and steel striking methods. Participants will have the opportunity to take home the charcloth they make to use for their next fire.

When: March 17 from 1 – 3pm
Where: Calgary Climbing Centre - Rocky Mountain Location - 10721 West Valley Rd. SW, Calgary, Alberta

Two exciting options, one for ages 6-9 and the other for ages 10 and up!

Chart your course with us as we explore all of the angles of home schooling through high school with confidence. Enjoy talks, a panel/round-table discussion, post-secondary institutions, career inspiration booths, home schooling experts, a Friday breakout session for teens, and more. This conference is for parents and students aged 12+.

More details here

Let’s Flip the Question: Why Would You Ever Stop Homeschooling?
A Special Evening with Dr. Brian Ray

When: Friday, April 4, 7-9:30 pm
Where: Spruce Grove Alliance Church

Why homeschool? A better question is—why stop?

NOTE: This event is included with registration for the High School & Beyond Conference, and is open to others to attend as a stand-alone event for $30 per individual, $50 per couple, $15 per teen.

Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking evening with Dr. Brian Ray, a leading international expert on homeschooling research and the president of the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI). With over 40 years of research and experience, Dr. Ray challenges conventional thinking about education, exploring the philosophy, history, and real-world outcomes of homeschooling.

This talk will equip, challenge, and encourage attendees—whether you're new to homeschooling, a seasoned veteran, or simply exploring your options. Dr. Ray will engage with deep yet accessible questions about truth, education, and the future, backed by research and real-life application.

Who should attend?

1. Parents considering or committed to homeschooling
2. Educators and advocates for alternative learning paths
3. Anyone interested in the philosophy and efficacy of homeschooling