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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.

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

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.

When: Tuesday, April 29, 7-9pm
Where: Room 1, Bethel Lutheran Church Field, 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. Nursing infants are welcome.

Questions?

Taylore Maschmeyer 780-270-0460 or email taylore@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Carrie Friesen 780-217-4006 or email carrie@wisdomhomeschooling.com 

When: May 3 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.

When: November 8, 2024
Time: 1-3pm
Where: Stony Plain, Chickakoo Recreation Area
Meet at upper parking lot by the washrooms

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. 

When: Thursday, May 8, 6:30-8 pm
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 present 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.

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

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

When: May 9, 2025
Time: 1-3pm
Where: Edmonton, Sir Wilfred Laurier Park Picnic Site 7 https://maps.app.goo.gl/B94jpvhsLqSB9TTC9
Please follow these exact coordinates to avoid any confusion.

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. 

When: May 16 from 9-11am

An afternoon in the North Saskatchewan river valley with wild food guide Kevin Kossowan. Learn about 10-20 species of wild edible plants and fungus, with a focus on their use in the home kitchen.

Kevin Kossowan has been on 100+ wild food adventures in the Canadian wild for his twice James Beard Foundation award nominated web series ‘From The Wild’. He’s taught field cookery at the Global Bushcraft Symposium, co-creates the series ‘Wild Harvest’ with Les Stroud and chef Paul Rogalski airing on PBS and National Geographic, has led numerous foraging workshops and forage-to-table workshops, and regularly works with chefs exploring the culinary potential of the Canadian wilderness.

This event is only for WISDOM families. A parent or graduate may attend by themselves; students must be accompanied by an attending parent.

When: Wednesday, May 21, 6:30-9pm
Where: Stoney Creek Centre and Rotary Pavilion, 5320 - 39 Avenue, Camrose, AB

Come for a fun evening of "wide games" where we'll have some fun playing crazy games on teams. All are welcome to participate or to sit on the sidelines and cheer others on. 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.

Plan to arrive by or before 6:30 pm so we can get everyone into teams and start our "Olympiad." Following our games, we'll take time for ice cream and watermelon (provided by WISDOM) and visiting. 

Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear; bring a chair or blanket, if desired, water bottles, bug spray, energy and a sense of fun!

Questions?

Simon Friesen 587-222-1790 or email simon@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Nola Hutchinson 780-781-2527 or email nola@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Joan Bishop 780-878-5380 or email joan@wisdomhomeschooling.com 

When: Sunday, June 1, 3-6pm
Where: Bower Kin Community Center, 85 Boyce St. Red Deer

All are welcome! This potluck event is for current home schooling families and for anyone interested in home schooling. Join other WISDOM families plus WISDOM Facilitators Rhonda Caluttung, Lydie Delli Santi, Sue Peachment, Catherine van Kampen, and Paul van den Bosch to ask questions and find out more about how WISDOM can serve you best.

WISDOM will provide the main course and beverages.

Please bring: Salads and desserts, your favourite board games, and some favourite outdoor games also.

Questions?

Paul van den Bosch 403-358-4497 or email paul@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Rhonda Caluttung 403-846-0404 or email rhonda@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Lydie Delli Santi 403-392-9209 or email lydie@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Sue Peachment 403-994-1963 or email sue@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Catherine van Kampen 403-845-2923 or email catherine@wisdomhomeschooling.com 

When: Sunday, June 1, 4-8pm
Where: Bethel Bible Camp - 10 minutes west of Westlock
Directions: Click link for directions to Bethel Bible Camp

This event is open to all current WISDOM Home Schooling families as well as those families who are considering 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 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 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, and lawn chairs if you would like.

For questions and late registrations, please contact:

Liz Gurnett by text at 780-349-1577 or email liz@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Rachelle Godin 780-349-1827 or email rachelle@wisdomhomeschooling.com

When: Saturday, June 7, 1-4pm
Where: Atmore Community Hall, Atmore

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: Outdoor games and/or indoor board games depending on the weather.

Questions?

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

When: Sunday, June 8, 2-5pm
Where: Sports Field, Bethel Lutheran Church, 298 Bethel Dr, Sherwood Park

Join us for our Spring Social! We welcome both WISDOM families and those considering home schooling with WISDOM. We will provide ice cream treats (please email dietary restrictions and we will do our best to accommodate). We will have access to bouncy houses and the sports field and equipment where we can play volleyball, soccer, basketball and carnival games. Please wear appropriate clothing for these activities. 

Please bring: Chairs or blankets for seating, water bottles, sun protection/weather gear.

Questions?

Taylore Maschmeyer 780-270-0460 or email taylore@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Carrie Friesen 780-217-4006 or email carrie@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Liz Gurnett 780-349-1577 or email liz@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Joy Ronald 780-278-5557 or email joy@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Michele Barter 780-363-3740 or email michele@wisdomhomeschooling.com

When: June 9, 9-11am

An afternoon in the North Saskatchewan river valley with wild food guide Kevin Kossowan. Learn about 10-20 species of wild edible plants and fungus, with a focus on their use in the home kitchen.

Kevin Kossowan has been on 100+ wild food adventures in the Canadian wild for his twice James Beard Foundation award nominated web series ‘From The Wild’. He’s taught field cookery at the Global Bushcraft Symposium, co-creates the series ‘Wild Harvest’ with Les Stroud and chef Paul Rogalski airing on PBS and National Geographic, has led numerous foraging workshops and forage-to-table workshops, and regularly works with chefs exploring the culinary potential of the Canadian wilderness.

This event is only for WISDOM families. A parent or graduate may attend by themselves; students must be accompanied by an attending parent.

When: June 9 from 1 - 4pm
Where: Edmonton, Sir Wilfred Laurier Park Picnic Site #7

Every trip into the woods can bring something new! Join us for a wander through the forest and learn what plants and fungi are edible, medicinal and useful. 

The class will end with some tea and perhaps, depending on what we find, some foraged food. Feel free to bring pictures or fungi specimens for the group to ID with field guides! 

When: June 10, 1 - 4pm
Where: Stony Plain, Chickakoo Recreation Area
Meet at upper parking lot by the washrooms

Every trip into the woods can bring something new! Join us for a wander through the forest and learn what plants and fungi are edible, medicinal and useful. 

The class will end with some tea and perhaps, depending on what we find, some foraged food. Feel free to bring pictures or fungi specimens for the group to ID with field guides! 

When: Thursday, June 12, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: WISDOM Home Schooling Office Front Green Space - near Derwent

(Request directions if needed from Peter Weidman or Glenn Spiess.)

Join current homeschooling families and anyone interested in homeschooling in an evening of socializing while playing Bones or cheering on the teams. Members of the WISDOM team will be present to answer questions and help you find out more about WISDOM Home Schooling.

Please bring: Lawn chairs. A snack to share is optional. Water and juice will be provided.

Questions?

Peter Weidman 780-581-1601 or email peter@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Glenn Spiess 639-894-0470 or email glenn@wisdomhomeschooling.com

When: June 13, 2-4pm

Learn about 10-20 species of wild edible plants and fungus, with a focus on their use in the home kitchen.

Kevin Kossowan has been on 100+ wild food adventures in the Canadian wild for his twice James Beard Foundation award nominated web series ‘From The Wild’. He’s taught field cookery at the Global Bushcraft Symposium, co-creates the series ‘Wild Harvest’ with Les Stroud and chef Paul Rogalski airing on PBS and National Geographic, has led numerous foraging workshops and forage-to-table workshops, and regularly works with chefs exploring the culinary potential of the Canadian wilderness.

This event is only for WISDOM families. A parent or graduate may attend by themselves; students must be accompanied by an attending parent.

Join us for WISDOM’s Family Camp, celebrating 30 years of WISDOM Home Schooling!

WISDOM began as a way to meet the needs at the heart of home schooling families, with service offered ‘by home schoolers, for home schoolers’. That passion for this amazing lifestyle continues to this day, as we continue to work to help parents teach their whole child. Join us at this fun family camp to connect with other WISDOM families, reminisce, and celebrate!

When:

• June 19: Evening Arrival
• June 20: Full Day of Activities
• June 21: Full Day of Activities, including Dance Instruction, Catered Dinner, and a Formal Dance
• June 22: Clean Up and Depart

Where: Battle Lake 4H Centre

Accommodation options include camping in your trailer/rv or tent, or booking dorm space or multi-family teepee (sleeps 15, only 3 available). First registered, first booked! No hookups/powered sites available. Families may bring their own food or purchase meal passes.

Activities Include: archery, baseball, swimming, boating/kayaking (bring your own watercraft), chess, soccer, card making, perler beads ...and more!

Cost: $275 per family or $100 per individual

When: July 4, 9-11am

An afternoon in the North Saskatchewan river valley with wild food guide Kevin Kossowan. Learn about 10-20 species of wild edible plants and fungus, with a focus on their use in the home kitchen.

Kevin Kossowan has been on 100+ wild food adventures in the Canadian wild for his twice James Beard Foundation award nominated web series ‘From The Wild’. He’s taught field cookery at the Global Bushcraft Symposium, co-creates the series ‘Wild Harvest’ with Les Stroud and chef Paul Rogalski airing on PBS and National Geographic, has led numerous foraging workshops and forage-to-table workshops, and regularly works with chefs exploring the culinary potential of the Canadian wilderness.

This event is only for WISDOM families. A parent or graduate may attend by themselves; students must be accompanied by an attending parent.

When: Aug 8, 9-11am

An afternoon in the North Saskatchewan river valley with wild food guide Kevin Kossowan. Learn about 10-20 species of wild edible plants and fungus, with a focus on their use in the home kitchen.

Kevin Kossowan has been on 100+ wild food adventures in the Canadian wild for his twice James Beard Foundation award nominated web series ‘From The Wild’. He’s taught field cookery at the Global Bushcraft Symposium, co-creates the series ‘Wild Harvest’ with Les Stroud and chef Paul Rogalski airing on PBS and National Geographic, has led numerous foraging workshops and forage-to-table workshops, and regularly works with chefs exploring the culinary potential of the Canadian wilderness.

This event is only for WISDOM families. A parent or graduate may attend by themselves; students must be accompanied by an attending parent.