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WISDOM Workshops are organized throughout the province where there is sufficient interest. If you gather 5 families who are committed to attend a particular workshop, we can put it on in your location. Elements of many of our workshops are included in our summer camps, socials and BBQs.
Payment options available:
- You may use a purchase order if you have funding available. POs may only be used up to the end of May, so keep that in mind and register early for summer events.
- We accept Visa and MasterCard. You can pay on our website or over the phone, and we will issue a receipt which you could then use to claim funding later on.
- We accept cheques made out to WISDOM Home Schooling or The Gilbertine Institute.
- We accept e-Transfers sent to billing@wisdomhomeschooling.com.
Remember, an event can't run without sufficient numbers to offset costs. Because we don't charge much more than necessary to cover costs, we require a minimum number of participants.
Cancellation: If we have to cancel an event due to low registration, we will refund your money. However, if you cancel within two weeks of a scheduled event, your money can not be refunded. Your last-minute cancellation may otherwise close down an entire event, if the funds are no longer there for us to run it.
Chess Workshops 8 Events
Lessons are taught on zoom through the interactive Lichess website. The hour-long class is divided into 20 minutes of concept, 20 minutes of game and 20 minutes of personalized exercises and free homework.
Things parents are saying:
“I appreciated the positive encouragement and teaching. This is something Brett would set his clock for... it was fun to see him so enthused!”
“Thank you for your hard work and making this class run so fluid and understandable for all levels.”
“My boys have completely changed from these classes. They seem to see everything in a more logical and organized way. It's like chess has unlocked some sort of "order" in their thinking. They look forward, plan ahead and strategize through their days like they didn't used to. I could go on and on!”
“This is the first online class ever, that Felix enjoys. You probably don’t realise what a big compliment this is.”
Portfolio Workshops 4 Events
Climbing 0 Events
Science Lab Seminars 0 Events
Mediated Learning Workshops 4 Events
WISDOM's Mediated Learning workshops will help you apply mediated learning in your home. If you are a parent who learns by doing, you will find our workshop format very helpful.
Foraging Walks 9 Events
Time in nature with wild food expert Kevin Kossowan. Learn about 10-20 species of wild edible plants and fungus, with a focus on their use in the home kitchen.
Things parents are saying:
“I can not fully express how incredible this experience was! Our guide was passionate and authentic with his imparting of his gift. It turned out that we were the only ones and as such got a private tour. What a gift of a course this was! I highly recommend it to anyone with the slightest interest in the outdoors. Even if you do not end up foraging anything for actual consumption, the knowledge and appreciation of God’s gift in nature will increase thus enhancing any natural park walk you take in the future.”
Survival 16 Events
Ballroom Dance Workshops 1 Event
Computers & Programming 0 Events
Jumpstart Your Path to Success!
When: May 6, 13 — 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Online
For high school students (14+) and parents.
Unlock growth together in this interactive, 3-part workshop series designed to inspire self-direction, boost motivation, and equip students for success both in high school and beyond. This workshop includes a personal WISDOM Jumpstart Journal for each student participant, used as a
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When: May 7, 1 - 3pm
Where: Drayton Valley Blue Rapids Public Recreation Area
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:November 8, 2024
Time:1-3pm
Where: Stony Plain, Chickakoo Recreation Area
Meet at upper parking lot by the washrooms
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
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When: May 8, 15, 22 — 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Online
Learn the steps to empower your innate teaching skills.
This series of three 2-hour sessions will include instruction, parent participation, and opportunity for Q & A. As participants meet in a virtual classroom, a microphone headset, a strong internet connection and speakers are required.
Foundations is a prerequisite to all other Mediated Learning Courses
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When: May 8 from 7-9pm
Where: Online via Zoom
- What is a portfolio?
- How do you develop a portfolio?
- How do you tailor a portfolio to assist in making the most of your education and gaining access to post secondary education?
Presented online via Zoom.
This workshop is for WISDOM families only.
When:May 9, 2025
Time:1-3pm
Where:Edmonton, Sir Wilfred Laurier Park Picnic Site 7 https://maps.app.goo.gl/B94jpvhsLqSB9TTC9
Please follow these exact coordinates to avoid any confusion.
With summer approaching it’s a good time to practice some axe work. This class will cover types of axes and their use as
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When: May 16 from 9-11am
An afternoon in the North Saskatchewan river valley with wild food guide Kevin Kossowan. 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
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When: May 20, 27 — 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Online
Prerequisite: Mediated Learning Foundations
Parents, we invite you to join us for an online parent training course.
This series of two 2-hour sessions will include instruction, parent participation, and opportunity for Q & A. As participants meet in a virtual classroom, a microphone
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When:June 4, 10am - 12pm and then 1 - 4pm
Where:Grande Prairie - Evergreen Ridge (Meet in Parking Lot)
Want to attend both June 4 Survival workshops? Register here and save $13!
Axe and Saw Safety
With summer approaching it’s a good time to practice some axe work. This class will cover types of axes and
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When:June 4, 10 - 12pm
Where:Grande Prairie, Evergreen Ridge
(Meet in Parking Lot)
Want to attend both Grande Prairie Survival workshops on June 4? Register here and save $13!
With summer approaching it’s
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When:June 4, 1 - 4pm
Where:Grande Prairie - Evergreen Ridge (Meet in Parking Lot)
Want to attend both Grande Prairie Survival workshops on June 4? Register here and save $13!
Every trip into the woods can bring
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When:June 6, 10am - 12pm and then 1 - 4pm
Where:Athabasca, Long Lake Provincial Park
(Meet by the boat launch)
Want to attend both Survival workshops at Long Lake on the 6th? Register here and save $13!