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When: December 16 from 10am - 12pm
Where: Lethbridge - Indian Battle Park (Alberta Shelter) https://maps.app.goo.gl/NUDtd2esvm9wFAue7 

This hands-on class empowers participants to feel confident, prepared, and connected to the natural world—even when the temperature drops. We will cover Cold Weather Emergencies: Learn how to identify signs of hypothermia, frostbite, and other cold-related illnesses, and know what to do when someone needs help. We’ll also explore how understanding and respecting nature is a key part of staying safe outdoors. Participants will develop a deeper appreciation for the land and learn how to enjoy Alberta’s winter landscapes responsibly.

This is not a drop off program. If your student is not accompanied by an adult, they will not be able to participate in the program. Parents and children 5 and under are free with paying child.

When: December 16 from 10am - noon and 1 - 3pm
Where: Lethbridge - Indian Battle Park (Alberta Shelter) https://maps.app.goo.gl/NUDtd2esvm9wFAue7 

Winter First Aid: This hands-on class empowers participants to feel confident, prepared, and connected to the natural world—even when the temperature drops. We will cover Cold Weather Emergencies: Learn how to identify signs of hypothermia, frostbite, and other cold-related illnesses, and know what to do when someone needs help. We’ll also explore how understanding and respecting nature is a key part of staying safe outdoors. Participants will develop a deeper appreciation for the land and learn how to enjoy Alberta’s winter landscapes responsibly.

Fire Starter Making: In this class participants will learn about what makes good sources of tinder and kindling for making the best possible fire. We will cover the opportunities and challenges with fire-starting in less than ideal conditions.  We will then make our own fire starters using natural materials that you can take home to use to light your next fire (Safely).

This is not a drop off program. If your student is not accompanied by an adult, they will not be able to participate in the program. Parents and children 5 and under are free with paying child.

When: December 16 from 1 - 3pm
Where: Lethbridge - Indian Battle Park (Alberta Shelter) https://maps.app.goo.gl/NUDtd2esvm9wFAue7 

In this class participants will learn about what makes good sources of tinder and kindling for making the best possible fire. We will cover the opportunities and challenges with fire-starting in less than ideal conditions.  We will then make our own fire starters using natural materials that you can take home to use to light your next fire (Safely).

This is not a drop off program. If your student is not accompanied by an adult, they will not be able to participate in the program. Parents and children 5 and under are free with paying child.

When: January 14, 10-3pm
Where: Mundare

Prerequisite: Mediated Learning Foundations

In conjunction with the Foundations Workshop and the Behaviour Workshop, this workshop explores cognitive processes, specifically how the brain thinks, and emphasizes the importance of developing these processes. By doing so, children can better understand their world, discern God's will for them, and act in accordance with His will in faith and integrity. 

In this workshop:

• Go from struggle to success.
• Explore student attitude and belief by using the mediational method.
• Assess weaknesses and strengths.
• Help children struggling with focus, memory, confusion, processing, frustration, planning and learning delays.
• Come away with an action plan.
• Come away with hope; moving from "I can't." to "I can."

When: January 19 from 10 - 12pm
Where: Vertically Inclined 8523 Argyll Road Edmonton, Alberta

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. This is not a drop off program. If your student is not accompanied by an adult, they will not be able to participate in the program. Parents may register and climb as well if they wish. 

Climbing shoes will be provided for sessions. Participants can bring in comfortable clothes, and socks to wear in the climbing shoes.

A waiver from Vertically Inclined will be sent with the registration confirmation. Please fill out one for each climber and send them back!

When: 24 January, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (arrive just before 10)
Where: Bethel Lutheran Church, 298 Bethel Drive, Sherwood Park

Chess players! Up your game with an in-person WISDOM chess workshop with Marty Barter, a rising contender with more than 11,400 games played and a chess.com rating of 1900. He is passionate about sharing his love and skill with others and has worked with students online and in person, helping them develop stronger strategic skills. A clear and engaging communicator, Marty will inspire you to become a rising star.

See prerequisites and what to bring here.

Parental presence is required.

When: January 31 — 9:30 sign in, 10am workshop begins.
Where: Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Spruce Grove

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.

This is not a drop off program. If your student is not accompanied by an adult, they will not be able to participate in the program.

This program will the develop student’s understanding and skills with the scientific method in the realm of Biology as they study and conduct experiments regarding: The Neurological System (Dissection of Sheep’s Brain); Endocrine System, Reproductive System (Pregnant Sow Reproductive Tract Dissection); Genetics. This lab seminar could serve as a support to the Biology 30 course credit challenge.

Who: Ages 9 and up
When: 11 February, 1–3 p.m.
Where: Mundare

In this workshop, participants will learn how chess can enhance their planning, strategic thinking, and resilience. Co-hosted by chess expert Marty Barter.

This program will further expose students to the scientific method and develop their knowledge and skills in the realm of Chemistry. They will study and conduct experiments regarding: The Ideal Gas Law (Measuring change of volume due to a change in pressure); Stoichiometry (Combustion of H2 and O2) to build rockets; Titration (Strong Acid with Strong Base); and Calorimetry (Enthalpy of Neutralization). Students will write a lab report for each experiment and will receive personalized feedback to aid and improve further studies.