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When: January 14, 10-3pm
Where: Mundare

Prerequisite: Mediated Learning Foundations

In conjunction with the Foundations Workshop and the Behaviour Workshop, this workshop explores cognitive processes, specifically how the brain thinks, and emphasizes the importance of developing these processes. By doing so, children can better understand their world, discern God's will for them, and act in accordance with His will in faith and integrity. 

In this workshop:

• Go from struggle to success.
• Explore student attitude and belief by using the mediational method.
• Assess weaknesses and strengths.
• Help children struggling with focus, memory, confusion, processing, frustration, planning and learning delays.
• Come away with an action plan.
• Come away with hope; moving from "I can't." to "I can."

When: 24 January, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (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 more than 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, helping them develop stronger strategic skills. A clear and engaging communicator, Marty will inspire you to become a rising star.

See prerequisites and what to bring here.

Parental presence is required.

When: January 31 — 9:30 sign in, 10am workshop begins.
Where: Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Spruce Grove

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.

This program will the develop student’s understanding and skills with the scientific method in the realm of Biology as they study and conduct experiments regarding: The Neurological System (Dissection of Sheep’s Brain); Endocrine System, Reproductive System (Pregnant Sow Reproductive Tract Dissection); Genetics. This lab seminar could serve as a support to the Biology 30 course credit challenge.

Who: Ages 9 and up
When: 11 February, 1–3 p.m.
Where: Mundare

In this workshop, participants will learn how chess can enhance their planning, strategic thinking, and resilience. Co-hosted by chess expert Marty Barter.

This program will further expose students to the scientific method and develop their knowledge and skills in the realm of Physics. They will study and conduct experiments regarding: Kinematics (Projectile Motion); Centripetal Force; Electric Fields (Drawing of equipotential lines); Optics (Manipulating the various factors in the production of images through mirror and lens). 

The Senior Physics laboratory seminar offered through WISDOM Home Schooling and The Gilbertine Academy is designed to be a self-enclosed program. Students who are not currently studying Physics 20/30 for course credit can benefit from this program. The Senior Physics laboratory seminar can also be used for 15% of their portfolio in their Physics 20 course credit challenge and/or 15% in their Physics 30 course credit challenge. 

To enrol in this lab seminar it is required that students would have successively completed at least one of the following WISDOM Home Schooling Lab Seminar programs: Biology 20; Physics 20/30; Chem 20; Physics 20/30; General Physical Science. 

This program will further expose students to the scientific method and develop their knowledge and skills in the realm of Chemistry. They will study and conduct experiments regarding: The Ideal Gas Law (Measuring change of volume due to a change in pressure); Stoichiometry (Combustion of H2 and O2) to build rockets; Titration (Strong Acid with Strong Base); and Calorimetry (Enthalpy of Neutralization). Students will write a lab report for each experiment and will receive personalized feedback to aid and improve further studies. 

When: 16 February, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where: 45 minutes southwest of Calgary

Family (up to four participants): $188
Additional family members: $38

Enjoy a unique and memorable Family Day this year, where all ages can learn, create, and explore together in a fun and supportive outdoor setting. Families will gain hands-on experience building snow shelters, brewing flavourful wild teas, practising hot-tent basics, and carving simple wooden utensils. A cozy hot tent equipped with a wood stove will serve as a warm gathering space for carving sessions and breaks between outdoor activities, ensuring everyone stays comfortable throughout the day. With plenty of opportunities to work together, try new skills, and embrace winter adventure, this experience offers a wonderful way for families to connect, learn, and make lasting memories in the outdoors.

What to bring

• Non-folding knife (optional)
• Lunch, snacks, and plenty to drink
• Clothing suited for colder temperatures than forecast, worn in layers
• Toilet paper and hand sanitizer

Additional info:

If extreme cold occurs, the class may be rescheduled. If you cannot attend the new date, a refund will be issued.

There are no toilet facilities on site; participants will need to use the outdoors (hygiene in the woods will be covered).

Where: Rabbit Hill, SW of Edmonton
When: February 24. Meeting at 9am, hill closes at 9pm
Lift ticket: $38 Rentals: $22 Both: $55

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.

PARENTAL PRESENCE REQUIRED