WISDOM Family GatheringsiCAL Export

When: February 24 from 1pm-2pm
Where: Big Marble Go Center, 2000 Division Ave N, Medicine Hat

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

Parents, please plan on staying on site.

When: March 3 from 1pm-2pm
Where: Big Marble Go Center, 2000 Division Ave N, Medicine Hat

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

Parents, please plan on staying on site.

When: Sunday, April 13, 3-7pm
Where: La Crete Heritage Centre (Small Hall), 15411 Township Rd 1060

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 hamburgers, hotdogs, and fixings; beverages.

Please bring: A side dish and dessert to share, board games or outdoor games, (weather dependent).

Questions?

Margaret Knelsen 780-926-6556
Paul van den Bosch 403-358-4497 or email paul@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Kim and Dan Schultz 780-404-3356 or email kim@wisdomhomeschooling.com 

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: Sunday, May 4, 2-4pm
Where: Kleskun Hills Park (located between Grande Prairie and Bezanson)

Cookies and Lemonade at Kleskun Hills 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. Lemonade provided by WISDOM. 

Please bring: A lawn chair and a plate of cookies to share with others.

Questions?

Anella Jantz 587-297-1992 or email anella@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Randy Kopp 780-723-5382 or email randy@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Paul van den Bosch 403-358-4497 or email paul@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Gordon Loewen 587-298-7565 or email gordon@wisdomhomeschooling.com 

When: Thursday, May 8, 6:30-8 pm
Where: Spruce Grove Tri-Leisure Centre - Multi-Purpose Room, 221 Jennifer Heil Way (tentative)

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 

In honour of WISDOM’s Graduates of 2025

Date: May 17, 2025
Time: 5pm potluck dinner, 6:30pm ballroom dancing
Where: Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Spruce Grove

Graduating students, their families and friends are invited to join us for this free event celebrating our 2025 graduates. There will be no formal ceremony, but simply an opportunity to get together with other grad families, learn a few basic ballroom steps, visit, dance and celebrate with your family and friends! WISDOM will serve refreshments and some treats. Please attend in modest, semi-formal to formal attire.

Please bring: A potluck main dish and salad/side dish or dessert. Please label your item if it is gluten free, dairy free, etc. Please do not bring items containing nuts or shellfish.

Cost: 
WISDOM graduates and their immediate family: FREE
Others: $50 per family or $15 per individual with WISDOM (includes grandparents), or $56 per family and $16.80 per individual for non-WISDOM.

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: Friday, May 23, 11-2pm
Where: Doug Barnes Cabin, Tamarack Way, Fort McMurray

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. This is a potluck event. We will be going for a nature walk on the trails (weather permitting).

Please bring: A potluck dish and dessert to share (with ingredients labeled), lawn chairs, outdoor footwear appropriate for a walk in nature, board games (if wet weather).

Questions?

Karen Godin 587-644-1825
Dan and Kim Schultz 780-404-3356 or email kim@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Gordon Loewen 587-298-7565 or email gordon@wisdomhomeschooling.com 

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.