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When: November 12 10am - 4pm 
Where: Calgary Area
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Cold weather long term shelters

Winter Firecraft

Winter Survival Foods 

This full day class is geared to those who are interested in building on previous skills or those who are interested in a more wild and authentic wilderness skills experience. Participants will be constructing long term shelters, complete with a raised bed and firewall that can be used in all seasons. This will be followed by a workshop on how to start fires in wet and cold conditions using a variety of methods. The day will end with a look at winter survival foods and wild medicines that be a support in both a wilderness living and emergency survival setting. Please note that this class will include some heavy lifting and sawing. It is open to all ages (5-18) however younger kids may need some support from parents.  

***This site is on crown land with no facilities. There may be a portable toilet set up but please prepare to use the great outdoors. About 45 minutes SW of Calgary. 

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.

When:
November 14 from 1pm - 9:30pm - bring a packed supper
November 15 from 9am - 11:00pm - 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. 

Where: Raymond Agricultural Society Heritage Centre (the Barn) 98E Park Street

Want the full ballroom experience? Register for both workshops together and enjoy the best of both worlds. You will not only learn the basics—like how to waltz, rumba, fox trot and jive—but also strengthen your skills and add in new steps along the way. Instructors Mike and Michele Barter will guide you through the fundamentals and then help you take the next step, adding dances like the cha-cha and samba. These workshops reinforce ballroom etiquette, giving you the life skills that stem from practicing courtesy. Students and parents benefit from the training in social graces as well as the opportunity to spend time with other home schoolers.

By registering for both events at once, you can save your spot in the full programme and take advantage of a seamless progression from the basics to the more advanced dances. Generations of home schoolers have enjoyed learning with Mike and Michele and now you can, too!

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.

Open to non-WISDOM families; WISDOM families take precedence.

Prices:
$290 family
$70 for individual
Drop in for the grand ball: $50 per family and $15 per individual.

Pricing for non-WISDOM families:
$321.90 per family
$76 per individual
Drop in for the grand ball: $56 per family and $16.80 per individual.

When:
November 14 from 1pm - 9:30pm - bring a packed supper

Ball begins at 7:00pm on the 15th. Please bring a change of clothes for the ball. Semi formal to formal attire. 

Where: Raymond Agricultural Society Heritage Centre (the Barn) 98E Park Street

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. 

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.

Open to non-WISDOM families; WISDOM families take precedence.

Prices:
$175 per family
$45 per individual 
Drop in for the grand ball: $50 per family and $15 per individual.

Pricing for non-WISDOM families:
$196 per family
$50.40 per individual
Drop in for the grand ball: $56 per family and $16.80 per individual.

When: 
November 15 from 9am - 11:00pm - 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. 

Where: Raymond Agricultural Society Heritage Centre (the Barn) 98E Park Street

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.

Open to non-WISDOM families; WISDOM families take precedence.

Prices:
$175 per family
$45 per individual 
Drop in for the grand ball: $50 per family and $15 per individual.

Pricing for non-WISDOM families:
$196 per family
$50.40 per individual
Drop in for the grand ball: $56 per family and $16.80 per individual.

When: November 18 and 19 from 10am - 4pm
Where: Evergreen Ridge Recreation Area

Emergency Shelters
Basic Firecraft
Bushcraft Torches and Knife Skills

This full day class is a great intro to emergency wilderness survival and bushcraft. The day will start with constructing emergency shelters using no tools and only natural materials. After lunch we will focus on the art of Firecraft and practice lighting and building our own. The day will end with making bushcraft torches that will first cover knife safety and proper use before getting into creating your own bushcraft torch using all natural materials that can be used for light, moving fire, and emergency signalling.

Long Term Winter Shelters 
Advanced Firecraft
Winter Survival Foods 

This full day class is geared to those who are interested in building on previous skills or those who are interested in a more wild and authentic wilderness skills experience. Participants will be constructing long term shelters, complete with a raised bed and firewall that can be used in all seasons. This will be followed by a workshop on how to start fires in wet and cold conditions using a variety of methods. The day will end with a look at winter survival foods and wild medicines that be a support in both a wilderness living and emergency survival setting. Please note that this class will include some heavy lifting and sawing. It is open to all ages (5-18) however younger kids may need some support from parents.

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.

**Please note that for these classes we will be working on the crown land behind Evergreen Rec Area. The closest washroom from the work site is a bit of a walk. We will be meeting in the parking lot and participants can use the washrooms then. 

When: November 18 from 10am - 4pm
Where: Evergreen Ridge Recreation Area

Emergency Shelters
Basic Firecraft
Bushcraft Torches and Knife Skills

This full day class is a great intro to emergency wilderness survival and bushcraft. The day will start with constructing emergency shelters using no tools and only natural materials. After lunch we will focus on the art of Firecraft and practice lighting and building our own. The day will end with making bushcraft torches that will first cover knife safety and proper use before getting into creating your own bushcraft torch using all natural materials that can be used for light, moving fire, and emergency signalling.

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.

**Please note that for these classes we will be working on the crown land behind Evergreen Rec Area. The closest washroom from the work site is a bit of a walk. We will be meeting in the parking lot and participants can use the washrooms then. 

When: November 18 & 19 from 10am - 5pm
Where: 
1 hr SW of Calgary
25min SW of Diamond Valley
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YQfGUTm1sRy3M27X7

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. 

Register for both days here and get a discount! 

When: November 18 from 10am - 5pm
Where: 
1 hr SW of Calgary
25min SW of Diamond Valley
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YQfGUTm1sRy3M27X7

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. 

Cold Weather Shelters - after a discussion about what makes an effective shelter participants will put those ideas to work to create a winter shelter they believe will be effective followed by a shelter review and reflection. 

Cold Weather First Aid - we will look into common cold weather emergencies, how they can be avoided and treated. Participants will run scenarios where they are first responders. 

Winter Fire starting - fire in the winter presents some unique challenges, this class will cover the science as well as tips and tricks to get a fire going in less than ideal conditions. 

When: November 19 from 10am - 5pm
Where: 
1 hr SW of Calgary
25min SW of Diamond Valley
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YQfGUTm1sRy3M27X7

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. 

Foraging and Survival Food - finding food in winter is a challenge. This class will cover some emergency food sources that are available year round. We will also have some warming winter tea. 

Salve Making - great for winter-cracked hands and lips. Participants will be able to take home the salve they make for themselves or to give as a gift. 

Fire Starter Making - make a "cheat" fire starter for your next fire. Great to keep in your vehicle if you ever need to make a fire unexpectedly in difficult conditions.  

Bushcraft Torches - one of Kaykima's popular classes: make a torch using only a knife and all natural materials.