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When: March 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 1:30 - 2:30
Where: Big Marble Go Center Gym Quadrant 1, 2000 Division Ave N, Medicine Hat
Come join us for an exciting opportunity to learn basketball skills! Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve, this session is perfect for everyone. It's being coached by a talented MHC student in partnership with Be Fit For Life. All ages and skill levels are welcome – we can’t wait to see you there!
There will be a drop in fee of $5 per class, please bring this with you and pay directly to WISDOM facilitator Tiffany Arnold.
| Event Date | Monday, 31 Mar, 2025 |
| Event End Date | Monday, 31 Mar, 2025 |
When:
Part 1 April 1 from 10 - 1pm
Part 2 April 15 from 10 - 12pm
Where: Medalta Clay Museum, 713 Medalta Ave SE, Medicine Hat
Join us for a tour of the Historic Medalta Clay Museum and have a chance to learn some clay handcrafting techniques. This field trip will have 2 parts. The first date (April 1) will be a tour of the museum, plus learning hand techniques while you create your own clay project. The second visit (April 15) we will be glazing our projects. The cost is $12 for children 5 and under and $16 for children 6 and older.
Hosted by WISDOM facilitator Tiffany Arnold.
| Event Date | Tuesday, 1 Apr, 2025 |
| Event End Date | Tuesday, 15 Apr, 2025 |
| Cut off date | Wednesday, 19 Mar, 2025 |
| Spots available | 2 |
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+.
Our conference is now full. We encourage you to add your name to our waiting list, but will only contact you if a spot becomes available.
Our Friday evening session with Dr. Brian Ray still has standalone registration spots available for those not able to attend the conference.
| Event Date | Friday, 4 Apr, 2025 |
| Event End Date | Saturday, 5 Apr, 2025 |
| Cut off date | Friday, 4 Apr, 2025 |
| Spots available | 0 |
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?
- Parents considering or committed to homeschooling
- Educators and advocates for alternative learning paths
- Anyone interested in the philosophy and efficacy of homeschooling
| Event Date | Friday, 4 Apr, 2025 |
| Event End Date | Friday, 4 Apr, 2025 |
| Cut off date | Saturday, 29 Mar, 2025 |
| Price | $30 per individual, $50 per couple, $15 per teen |
Thank you for your interest in attending WISDOM Home Schooling’s High School & Beyond Conference. The theme this year is Chart Your Course.
This annual conference gathers homeschooling families (children 12+ and their parents) from around the province. It seeks to help them navigate the process of home schooling through high school, and introduces them to a variety of post-secondary and career or vocation options that exist for them to pursue after graduation. We anticipate an approximate attendance of 400 people.
Registration includes:
- A booth (6' or 8' table and chairs for one or two representatives) at our conference on Saturday, from 10am – 2pm, to assist in further dialogue with the conference participants.
- A schedule that provides time for students to interact with you
- Exhibitor lunch and coffee for one or two representatives
- Information linked from our website to yours, with room to link to handouts/promo materials
- Your information in a booklet to each registrant
- A select number of exhibitors will be asked to provide a one-minute pitch of their organization's home school entrance requirements* (more info in the registration form)
Space is limited. Exhibitor registrations are subject to approval.
| Event Date | Saturday, 5 Apr, 2025 |
| Event End Date | Saturday, 5 Apr, 2025 |
| Cut off date | Saturday, 1 Mar, 2025 |
| Spots available | 7 |
Thank you for your interest in attending WISDOM Home Schooling’s High School & Beyond Conference. The theme this year is Chart Your Course.
This annual conference gathers homeschooling families (children 12+ and their parents) from around the province. It seeks to help them navigate the process of home schooling through high school, and introduces them to a variety of post-secondary and career or vocation options that exist for them to pursue after graduation. We anticipate an approximate attendance of 400 people.
Registration includes:
- A booth (6' or 8' table and chairs for one or two volunteers)
- Exhibitor lunch and coffee for one or two volunteers
- A schedule that provides time for students to interact with you
- Information linked from our website to yours, with room to link to handouts/promo materials
- Your information in a booklet to each registrant
Space is limited. Exhibitor registrations are subject to approval.
| Event Date | Saturday, 5 Apr, 2025 |
| Event End Date | Saturday, 5 Apr, 2025 |
When: April 12 from 10:00-3:00pm (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 over 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, encouraging them to better themselves in developing strategic skills. A great communicator, Marty will inspire you to become a rising star!
See prerequesites and what to bring here.
Parental presence is required.
| Event Date | Saturday, 12 Apr, 2025 |
| Event End Date | Saturday, 12 Apr, 2025 |
| Cut off date | Sunday, 23 Mar, 2025 |
| Spots available | 0 |
| Price | $45.00 |
When: Sunday, April 13, 3-7pm
Where: La Crete Heritage Centre (Small Hall), 15411 Township Rd 1060
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.
WISDOM will provide hamburgers, hotdogs, and fixings; beverages.
Please bring: A side dish and dessert to share, board games or outdoor games, (weather dependent).
Questions?
Margaret Knelsen 780-926-6556
Paul van den Bosch 403-358-4497 or email paul@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Kim and Dan Schultz 780-404-3356 or email kim@wisdomhomeschooling.com
| Event Date | Sunday, 13 Apr, 2025 |
| Event End Date | Sunday, 13 Apr, 2025 |
| Cut off date | Friday, 11 Apr, 2025 |
When: April 26 1 9:30 sign in, 10am workshop begins.
Where: Rycroft Community Memorial Hall, 5208 47 Ave
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, 26 Apr, 2025 |
| Event End Date | Saturday, 26 Apr, 2025 |
| Cut off date | Wednesday, 23 Apr, 2025 |
When: April 28, 1-3pm
Where: Lethbridge, Indian Battle Park @ Alberta Picnic Shelter
With summer approaching it’s a good time to practice some axe work. This class will cover types of axes and their use as well as safety.
Participants will practice chopping wood using a few methods as well as finer knife work processing.
| Event Date | Monday, 28 Apr, 2025 |
| Event End Date | Monday, 28 Apr, 2025 |
| Cut off date | Friday, 25 Apr, 2025 |
| Spots available | 30 |
| Price | $33.00 |