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When: 11 May, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Where: Red Deer – Kin Kanyon

When preparing for the rugged Alberta wilderness, assembling a well-rounded survival kit is essential for both safety and confidence on the trail. A reliable kit should include dependable fire starters to keep you warm and signal for help, as well as sturdy cordage for shelter building, gear repairs, or unexpected emergencies. Adding comprehensive emergency and first-aid supplies and basic tools ensures you’re ready to handle injuries or sudden changes in conditions. With these items packed and ready, you can head into your next adventure knowing you’re equipped for the challenges and surprises the wild may bring. Participants will create their own kits based on their own activities in the wild. 

When: 12 May, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Where: 

Stony Plain - Chickakoo Recreation Area (Meet at upper Parking Lot)  https://maps.app.goo.gl/2ZLaQ6nLsXGgeL9E7  

When preparing for the rugged Alberta wilderness, assembling a well-rounded survival kit is essential for both safety and confidence on the trail. A reliable kit should include dependable fire starters to keep you warm and signal for help, as well as sturdy cordage for shelter building, gear repairs, or unexpected emergencies. Adding comprehensive emergency and first-aid supplies and basic tools ensures you’re ready to handle injuries or sudden changes in conditions. With these items packed and ready, you can head into your next adventure knowing you’re equipped for the challenges and surprises the wild may bring. Participants will create their own kits based on their own activities in the wild. 

When: 12 and 14 May, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Where: Online

Prerequisite: None

Parents are invited to join an online parent training course.

This series of two 2-hour sessions includes instruction, parent participation, and opportunities for questions and answers. Participants meet in a virtual classroom; a microphone headset, stable internet connection, and speakers are required.

In this workshop:

• There is no such thing as “stuck.”
• Use Mediated Learning to work past reading and math difficulties.
• Explore readiness.
• Learn about perception challenges (dyslexia/discalculia) and how to work with your child.
• Understand the roots of reading and math issues, and apply this knowledge toward a fresh start for children affected by negative experiences.
• Receive tips and proven strategies.

When: 13 May, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Where: Edmonton - Sir Wilfred Laurier Park (Site 7)

When preparing for the rugged Alberta wilderness, assembling a well-rounded survival kit is essential for both safety and confidence on the trail. A reliable kit should include dependable fire starters to keep you warm and signal for help, as well as sturdy cordage for shelter building, gear repairs, or unexpected emergencies. Adding comprehensive emergency and first-aid supplies and basic tools ensures you’re ready to handle injuries or sudden changes in conditions. With these items packed and ready, you can head into your next adventure knowing you’re equipped for the challenges and surprises the wild may bring. Participants will create their own kits based on their own activities in the wild. 

The Classical Learning Test (CLT) is a post-secondary entrance exam, created as an alternative to the SAT and recognized at many post-secondary institutions across the United States, and a growing number in Canada.

• For students in grades 11-12
• College entrance exam
• Online format
• Length: 2hrs (plus up to 30 mins proctor instructions)
• Free and unlimited score sharing
• CLT partner colleges offer over $100 million in scholarships

When: May 19 from 10 - 12pm
Where: Vertically Inclined 8523 Argyll Road Edmonton, Alberta

Aimed towards the first-timer, this 2 hour session allows participants to learn about the sport of climbing through hands-on (and feet-on) skills.

Ages 6 and up. 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 may register and climb as well if they wish. 

Climbing shoes will be provided for sessions. Participants can bring in comfortable clothes, and socks to wear in the climbing shoes.

A waiver from Vertically Inclined will be sent with the registration confirmation. Please fill out one for each climber and send them back!

When: 19 May, 1-3pm
Where: Calgary - Edworthy Park (Site 1)  https://share.google/UzKKAVkWFTa7KciAX

When preparing for the rugged Alberta wilderness, assembling a well-rounded survival kit is essential for both safety and confidence on the trail. A reliable kit should include dependable fire starters to keep you warm and signal for help, as well as sturdy cordage for shelter building, gear repairs, or unexpected emergencies. Adding comprehensive emergency and first-aid supplies and basic tools ensures you’re ready to handle injuries or sudden changes in conditions. With these items packed and ready, you can head into your next adventure knowing you’re equipped for the challenges and surprises the wild may bring. Participants will create their own kits based on their own activities in the wild. 

Prerequisite: Chess: Intermediate Continuation Class 
When: Tuesdays from 11:00 - 12:00pm May 19 - June 23
Where: Online

This Workshop is for students who have completed the beginner and intermediate chess workshops and are ready for some fine tuning to their skills. 

Students have learned core chess concepts, while solving puzzles to improve problem solving skills . In Advanced Chess, it's time to put those skills into action. This class focuses on real-time game playing with personalized coaching, and adds in new concepts that take the game to the next level.

Jumpstart Your Path to Success!

When: 19 and 26 May, 7–9 p.m.
Where: Online
For high school students (14+) and parents.

Prerequisite: None

Unlock growth together in this interactive, three-part workshop series designed to inspire self-direction, boost motivation, and equip students for success both in high school and beyond. Each student participant will receive a personal WISDOM Jumpstart Journal, used as a practical tool during the sessions and afterwards.

Delivered via our virtual classroom, you’ll enjoy:

• Guided journaling: Receive a complimentary Jumpstart Journal and learn how to use it to track goals, spark ideas, and plan your future.
• Goal-setting and self-motivation: Hands-on guidance for setting and achieving personal and academic goals.
• Healthy habits for success: Tips for developing effective study habits and balanced routines.
• Skills for independence and responsibility: Strategies for self-management, asking meaningful questions, and making empowered decisions.
• Purpose: Discover ways to connect interests with career paths and life goals.

Whether you're the student taking charge of your own future or a parent supporting this exciting journey, WISDOM's Mediated Learning High School workshop provides a toolkit for building a foundation of confidence, responsibility, and resilience.

Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Chess
When: Wednesdays from 11:00 - 12:00pm May 20 - June 24
Where: Online

Intermediate chess course is for students who want to learn complex concepts that revolve around seeing at least 2 moves ahead or more. This challenging 6 week course helps students reach their full potential as they master all fundamentals and start visualizing multiple variations. Classes can only be taken by students who took the beginner chess class offered by WISDOM or for students who contacted Mr Bloom directly to verify skill level.

Jumpstart Your Path to Success!

When: 21 May, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Edmonton - St. Anthony’s 10425 - 84 Ave
New location: St. Albert Alliance Church, 200 Villeneuve Road
For high school students (14+) and parents.

Prerequisite: None

Unlock growth together in this interactive, three-part workshop series designed to inspire self-direction, boost motivation, and equip students for success both in high school and beyond. Each student participant will receive a personal WISDOM Jumpstart Journal, used as a practical tool during the sessions and afterwards.

Delivered via our virtual classroom, you’ll enjoy:

• Guided journaling: Receive a complimentary Jumpstart Journal and learn how to use it to track goals, spark ideas, and plan your future.
• Goal-setting and self-motivation: Hands-on guidance for setting and achieving personal and academic goals.
• Healthy habits for success: Tips for developing effective study habits and balanced routines.
• Skills for independence and responsibility: Strategies for self-management, asking meaningful questions, and making empowered decisions.
• Purpose: Discover ways to connect interests with career paths and life goals.

Whether you're the student taking charge of your own future or a parent supporting this exciting journey, WISDOM's Mediated Learning High School workshop provides a toolkit for building a foundation of confidence, responsibility, and resilience.

When: 25 May, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Where: Lethbridge - Indian Battle Park (Alberta Shelter)

When preparing for the rugged Alberta wilderness, assembling a well-rounded survival kit is essential for both safety and confidence on the trail. A reliable kit should include dependable fire starters to keep you warm and signal for help, as well as sturdy cordage for shelter building, gear repairs, or unexpected emergencies. Adding comprehensive emergency and first-aid supplies and basic tools ensures you’re ready to handle injuries or sudden changes in conditions. With these items packed and ready, you can head into your next adventure knowing you’re equipped for the challenges and surprises the wild may bring. Participants will create their own kits based on their own activities in the wild. 

When: May 26 from 10 - 12pm
Where: Vertically Inclined 8523 Argyll Road Edmonton, Alberta

Aimed towards the first-timer, this 2 hour session allows participants to learn about the sport of climbing through hands-on (and feet-on) skills.

Ages 6 and up. 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 may register and climb as well if they wish. 

Climbing shoes will be provided for sessions. Participants can bring in comfortable clothes, and socks to wear in the climbing shoes.

A waiver from Vertically Inclined will be sent with the registration confirmation. Please fill out one for each climber and send them back!

Jumpstart Your Path to Success!

When: 28 May, 1–3 p.m.
Where: Calgary - St. John the Evangelist 1423 8 Avenue SE
For high school students (14+) and parents.

Prerequisite: None

Unlock growth together in this interactive, three-part workshop series designed to inspire self-direction, boost motivation, and equip students for success both in high school and beyond. Each student participant will receive a personal WISDOM Jumpstart Journal, used as a practical tool during the sessions and afterwards.

Delivered via our virtual classroom, you’ll enjoy:

• Guided journaling: Receive a complimentary Jumpstart Journal and learn how to use it to track goals, spark ideas, and plan your future.
• Goal-setting and self-motivation: Hands-on guidance for setting and achieving personal and academic goals.
• Healthy habits for success: Tips for developing effective study habits and balanced routines.
• Skills for independence and responsibility: Strategies for self-management, asking meaningful questions, and making empowered decisions.
• Purpose: Discover ways to connect interests with career paths and life goals.

Whether you're the student taking charge of your own future or a parent supporting this exciting journey, WISDOM's Mediated Learning High School workshop provides a toolkit for building a foundation of confidence, responsibility, and resilience.

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

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.

Anyone under the age of 18 will need to have a registered parent or guardian present at the workshop/ball.

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

When: 1 June, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Where: Red Deer – Kin Kanyon

Join us this spring in the Alberta wilderness for a hands-on foraging class focused on early-season morel and oyster mushrooms. Designed for both beginners and seasoned outdoor enthusiasts, the workshop will guide students through responsible foraging etiquette, safe and accurate mushroom identification, and best practices for harvesting in a sustainable way. Participants will also explore creative cooking ideas and simple, delicious recipes that highlight the unique flavours of these prized wild mushrooms. The class features a live cooking demonstration, and students will have the opportunity to sample a freshly prepared mushroom dish, bringing the full forest-to-table experience to life.

Please wear long pants as we will most likely go off trail. Feel free to bring any berries or mushrooms to class that we can identify as well! 

When: 2 June, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Where: Stony Plain - Chickakoo Recreation Area (Meet at upper Parking Lot)

Join us this spring in the Alberta wilderness for a hands-on foraging class focused on early-season morel and oyster mushrooms. Designed for both beginners and seasoned outdoor enthusiasts, the workshop will guide students through responsible foraging etiquette, safe and accurate mushroom identification, and best practices for harvesting in a sustainable way. Participants will also explore creative cooking ideas and simple, delicious recipes that highlight the unique flavours of these prized wild mushrooms. The class features a live cooking demonstration, and students will have the opportunity to sample a freshly prepared mushroom dish, bringing the full forest-to-table experience to life.

Please wear long pants as we will most likely go off trail. Feel free to bring any berries or mushrooms to class that we can identify as well! 

When: 3 June, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Where: Edmonton - Sir Wilfred Laurier Park (Site 7)

Join us this spring in the Alberta wilderness for a hands-on foraging class focused on early-season morel and oyster mushrooms. Designed for both beginners and seasoned outdoor enthusiasts, the workshop will guide students through responsible foraging etiquette, safe and accurate mushroom identification, and best practices for harvesting in a sustainable way. Participants will also explore creative cooking ideas and simple, delicious recipes that highlight the unique flavours of these prized wild mushrooms. The class features a live cooking demonstration, and students will have the opportunity to sample a freshly prepared mushroom dish, bringing the full forest-to-table experience to life.

Please wear long pants as we will most likely go off trail. Feel free to bring any berries or mushrooms to class that we can identify as well! 

When: June 6–7
Where: 1 hour north of Edmonton

These two days are a cost-effective and fun way to learn and practise skills in a wilderness setting at a time of year that can be a little challenging. Participants will learn all the skills needed to spend an extended period of time in the wild using mostly natural materials. This weekend will focus mainly on long-term survival in situations where you do not want to be found: advanced shelter building, sleeping platforms, fire walls, and wilderness cooking. We will still touch on the basics, such as cutting tool safety and firecraft. These camp-outs are geared towards families with all levels of wilderness experience. Participants are welcome to bring a trailer, RV, or tent to the site for the weekend, or sleep in the shelters they have built. As the site is a designated Crown Land wild camping spot, we cannot reserve spots ahead of time. If possible, it is recommended that families arrive on Friday to ensure they have a spot close to the teaching area. The road in is gravel but passable by standard-height cars and trucks. First-time or occasional campers are welcome—this is a safe and fun way to experience wild camping for the first time, surrounded by other families and experienced campers. Sleeping in your shelter is strongly encouraged.

When: 9 June, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Where: Calgary - Carburn Park

Join us this spring in the Alberta wilderness for a hands-on foraging class focused on early-season morel and oyster mushrooms. Designed for both beginners and seasoned outdoor enthusiasts, the workshop will guide students through responsible foraging etiquette, safe and accurate mushroom identification, and best practices for harvesting in a sustainable way. Participants will also explore creative cooking ideas and simple, delicious recipes that highlight the unique flavours of these prized wild mushrooms. The class features a live cooking demonstration, and students will have the opportunity to sample a freshly prepared mushroom dish, bringing the full forest-to-table experience to life.

Please wear long pants as we will most likely go off trail. Feel free to bring any berries or mushrooms to class that we can identify as well! 

The Classical Learning Test (CLT) is a post-secondary entrance exam, created as an alternative to the SAT and recognized at many post-secondary institutions across the United States, and a growing number in Canada.

• For students in grades 11-12
• College entrance exam
• Online format
• Length: 2hrs (plus up to 30 mins proctor instructions)
• Free and unlimited score sharing
• CLT partner colleges offer over $100 million in scholarships

See pricing and register for one or both days below!

When:
Basics: June 12, 1:00–9:30 p.m. — bring a packed supper
Intermediate: June 13, 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. — bring a bag lunch, and a main dish plus a salad or dessert for the potluck supper

Ball: June 13, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
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, Raymond, Alberta

Want the full ballroom experience? Register for both workshops together and enjoy the best of both worlds. You will learn the basics—such as the waltz, rumba, foxtrot, and jive—while also strengthening your skills and adding new steps along the way. Instructors Mike and Michele Barter guide students through the fundamentals and then help them progress to additional dances, including the cha-cha and samba.

These workshops reinforce ballroom etiquette and the life skills that grow from practicing courtesy. Students and parents alike benefit from training in social graces, as well as the opportunity to spend time with other homeschooling families.

By registering for both events together, you secure your place in the full program and enjoy a seamless progression from introductory to more advanced dances. Generations of homeschoolers have learned with Mike and Michele—and now you can too.

This is not a drop-off program. Students must be accompanied by an adult to participate.

Open to non-WISDOM families; WISDOM families receive priority registration.

When: June 16 from 10 - 12pm
Where: Vertically Inclined 8523 Argyll Road Edmonton, Alberta

Aimed towards the first-timer, this 2 hour session allows participants to learn about the sport of climbing through hands-on (and feet-on) skills.

Ages 6 and up. 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 may register and climb as well if they wish. 

Climbing shoes will be provided for sessions. Participants can bring in comfortable clothes, and socks to wear in the climbing shoes.

A waiver from Vertically Inclined will be sent with the registration confirmation. Please fill out one for each climber and send them back!

The Classical Learning Test 10 (CLT10) is for students in grades 10 or 11. These tests focus on numeracy and literacy, and can be a useful evaluation tool, as well as a CLT preparatory exam. CLT can be conveniently accessed from home. 

• For students in grades 9-10
• College preparatory exam 
• Free and unlimited score sharing 
• Diagnostic and summative exams to track growth and provide academic assessment
• Norm-Referenced
• Online format - Parent Proctored
• Length: 2hrs (plus up to 30 mins proctor instructions)