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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 benefit from the training in social graces as well as the opportunity to spend time with other home schoolers.
Registration begins at 9:30am
Dance workshop all day with a break for lunch.
Bring a bag lunch, and a main dish and salad or dessert for the potluck supper. Ball begins at 7:00pm. Please bring a change of clothes for the ball. Semi formal to formal attire.
Prices:
$160.00 per family
$40.00 per individual
Drop in for the grand ball: $50 per family and $15 per individual.
Location:
Gilbertine Academy
1423 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0N1
Event Date | Saturday, 1 Feb, 2025 |
Cut off date | Saturday, 1 Feb, 2025 |
Price | $160 per family |
Students in the Physics Laboratory 2024-2025 seminar will gain experience in using the scientific method, laboratory skills, and lab write ups pertaining to Physics.
In Physics 30, students will study and conduct experiments regarding: Momentum and Impulse (Conservation of Momentum in two dimensions); Forces and Fields (drawing Electric Force fields using equipotential lines); Optics (using an optical bench to study the properties of light); Atomic Physics (creating and analyzing models to understand the nature of an atom).
Event Date | Monday, 3 Feb, 2025 |
Cut off date | Tuesday, 28 Jan, 2025 |
Spots available | 16 |
Price | $300 per student |
Students in the Chemistry Laboratory 2024-2025 seminar will gain experience in using the scientific method, laboratory skills, and lab write ups pertaining to Chemistry.
In Chemistry 30, students will study and conduct experiments regarding: Thermochemical Changes (Calorimetry, how many calories are in a macadamia nut); Electrochemical Changes (Making a Battery); Acid/Base Chemical Reactions (Titrations); and Chemical Equilibrium on Acid-Base Systems (Titrations extended).
Event Date | Monday, 3 Feb, 2025 |
Event End Date | Monday, 3 Feb, 2025 |
Cut off date | Tuesday, 28 Jan, 2025 |
Spots available | 19 |
Price | $300 per student |
When: February 3 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!
Event Date | Monday, 3 Feb, 2025 |
Event End Date | Monday, 3 Feb, 2025 |
Cut off date | Tuesday, 28 Jan, 2025 |
Price | $22-27 per climber |
When: February 12 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.
Event Date | Wednesday, 12 Feb, 2025 |
Event End Date | Wednesday, 12 Feb, 2025 |
Cut off date | Thursday, 6 Feb, 2025 |
Spots available | 0 |
Price | $22-24 per climber |
When: February 15 9:30 sign in, 10am workshop begins.
Where: Beach Corner Evangelical Church, 4 – 53117 Range Road 14 Parkland County
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.
Event Date | Saturday, 15 Feb, 2025 |
Event End Date | Saturday, 15 Feb, 2025 |
Cut off date | Saturday, 15 Feb, 2025 |
Price | $160 per family |
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.
Event Date | Saturday, 1 Mar, 2025 |
Event End Date | Saturday, 1 Mar, 2025 |
Cut off date | Saturday, 1 Mar, 2025 |
When: March 3, 2025
Time: 1-3pm
Where: Lethbridge, Indian Battle Park @ Alberta Picnic Shelter
Exact meeting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/a5ChDUhSmmaQqJ9L8
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.
Event Date | Monday, 3 Mar, 2025 |
Event End Date | Monday, 3 Mar, 2025 |
Cut off date | Tuesday, 18 Feb, 2025 |
Spots available | 24 |
Price | $43.00 |
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.
Event Date | Tuesday, 4 Mar, 2025 |
Event End Date | Tuesday, 4 Mar, 2025 |
Cut off date | Wednesday, 26 Feb, 2025 |
When: March 5, 2025
Time: 1-3pm
Where: Calgary, Edworthy Park
Exact meeting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RmGPpQCm3K4J6iYs8
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.
Event Date | Wednesday, 5 Mar, 2025 |
Event End Date | Wednesday, 5 Mar, 2025 |
Cut off date | Thursday, 27 Feb, 2025 |
Spots available | 27 |
Price | $38.00 |