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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.

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.

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.

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. 

When: April 29, 1 - 3pm
Where: Calgary Area
Edowrthy Park (Meet at Picnic Site 1)

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: Sunday, May 25, 1:30-4:30pm
Where: Glennfield Blackbird (East), Fish Creek Provincial Park

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. We will play some group games and enjoy some cookies and ice cream together. Feel free to invite those new to WISDOM, too. There is a large shelter so we will plan to be there rain or shine. We will have information packages, booklets and prizes available.

Please bring: Cookies/a snack to share, lawn chairs, lawn games, board games, water and sun protection gear. WISDOM will provide drinks and ice cream treats. Please indicate on your registration if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. Feel free to bring your own picnic lunch, snacks and drinks for your family if you'd like.

Questions?

Carrie Friesen 780-217-4006 or email carrie@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Liz Gurnett 780-349 1577 or email liz@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Other WISDOM facilitators will also be in attendance.

When: Monday, May 26, 4-8pm
Where: Kin Coulee Kinette Campground

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 burgers, hot dogs and water. There will be games and door prizes available and the kids always come up with more fun ways to play. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please bring: a potluck side, salad or dessert, as well as a lawn chair (there are picnic tables but not enough for everyone!). Also feel free to bring any yard/lawn or board games to play with the group!

Questions?

Tiffany Arnold 403-866-7822 or email tiffany@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Brian Taje 780-312-4525 or email brian@wisdomhomeschooling.com

When: Tuesday, May 27, 4-8pm (**Please note: this event will be on a Tuesday this year rather than the usual Monday)
Where: John Martin Recreation Centre, Pavan Park, Lethbridge

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

For questions and late registrations, please contact:

Liz Gurnett by text at 780-349-1577 or email at liz@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Brian Taje 780-312-4525 or email brian@wisdomhomeschooling.com

When: June 15, 10am-noon

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 16, 10am-noon

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 17 at 10:30
Where: Medicine Hat Fire Station № 2, 1303 Trans Canada Way S E

Hosted by WISDOM facilitator Tiffany Arnold (tiffany@wisdomhomeschooling.com / 403-866-7822)

Parents are welcome to stay or drop off if your child is older.

Our 'umbrella school', The Gilbertine Academy, will be opening a new half day STEM program next Fall, with a limit of 25 spots. It will run for the full year as a home school support program (not shared responsibility), and they are opening it to WISDOM students as well.

Who: For students in Grades 5-8
When: September 10th to June 10th, Wednesday afternoons from 12:45 - 4:00 pm
Where: Gilbertine Academy, 1423 8 Ave SE, Calgary
Instructor: Mr. Shane Lambert, B.Ed. (Math & Science), M.Div.

Questions? Email Shane!