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Chess Workshops 20 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.”
Mediated Learning Workshops 11 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 2 Events
A morning 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.
Survival 9 Events
Northmount Community Hall
9208 140 Ave, Edmonton
The ultimate dance camp. Advanced Ballroom Dance Camp will include Advanced Foxtrot and Advanced Waltz. More patterns in the Jive, Rumba and Cha Cha will be introduced throughout. Plan to also expand your repertoire with Old Time Dances, the Tango or even the Charleston.
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.
| Event Date | Saturday, 3 Feb, 2024 |
| Cut off date | Saturday, 3 Feb, 2024 |
| Price | $160 per family |
| Location | Northmount Community Hall |
Join The Gilbertine Academy high school students for a term of physics labs! Whether you're working toward high school physics credit or want to have a solid understanding of labs, this is an excellent opportunity for your student.
Students in the Physics Laboratory 2023-2024 seminar will gain experience in using the scientific method, laboratory skills, and lab write ups pertaining to Physics.
In Physics 30, students will study and conduct experiments regarding: Momentum and Impulse (toy car collisions); Forces and Fields (determining factors that affect electrical force between two charged objects); Electromagnetic Radiation (using chocolate to calculate the speed of light); Atomic Physics (creating and analyzing models to understand the nature of an atom).
In both Physics 20 and 30, students will be coached and mentored in measurement, graphing, and algebraic reasoning but it is expected that they will already have adequate graphing and algebraic reasoning skills to manipulate basic algebraic equations. Also, students will do an online pre-lab assessment to ensure adequate preparation.
| Event Date | Monday, 5 Feb, 2024 |
| Spots available | 16 |
| Price | $300 per student |
Join us for a term of Biology labs! Whether you're working toward high school Biology credit or simply want to ensure a solid understanding of labs, this is an excellent opportunity for your student.
Students in the Biology Laboratory 2023-2024 seminar will gain experience in using the scientific method, laboratory skills, and lab write ups.
In Biology 30, students will: study the neurological system (cow or sheep brain and eye dissection); the endocrine system (case studies); the reproductive system (bovine organ dissection); molecular genetics (strawberry DNA extraction); and carry out meaningful exercises that will assist them in their diploma examination.
| Event Date | Monday, 5 Feb, 2024 |
| Spots available | 13 |
| Price | $300 per student |
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.
This means instruction on putting on an approved climbing harness, learning how to belay (manage the ropes) and a technique tip or two. This session is designed primarily to give your group a lot of time for climbing. Instructors are there to help guide you up the walls and to make certain that you enjoy a secure and fun filled climbing class. This course includes all the necessary equipment and instructors to facilitate your visit.
Ages 5 and up. Parental presence is required. Parents may register and climb as well if they wish.
| Event Date | Wednesday, 7 Feb, 2024 |
| Spots available | 20 |
| Price | $23 per climber |
| Location | Vertically Inclined |
When: Wednesday, February 7, 7-9pm
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have been around for over a decade. However, they gained widespread attention when ChatGPT was made public. This technology is being used by people of all ages and backgrounds and is redefining many things.
This webinar aims to introduce this technology briefly to those who are not aware of it or those who use it but don't understand how it works. It will also address some of the potential long-term effects of this technology.
The objective is to encourage intentional and responsible use of this technology, and to help people grow in virtue.
| Event Date | Wednesday, 7 Feb, 2024 |
| Event End Date | Wednesday, 7 Feb, 2024 |
| Cut off date | Thursday, 1 Feb, 2024 |
| Price | $5.00 |
| Location | Online |
When: Two Thursdays: Feb. 8, 15, from 7-9pm
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 headset, a strong internet connection and speakers are required.
| Event Date | Thursday, 8 Feb, 2024 |
| Cut off date | Thursday, 8 Feb, 2024 |
| Spots available | 15 |
| Price | $90 per individual or couple (must be with WISDOM) |
| Location | Online |
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb 12 - Mar 21 2024 from 12 – 1:30pm
(Diploma exam: April 5)
This workshop is intended to assist students who are preparing for the written portion of the English 30 Diploma exam. Students will learn to decode essay prompts and utilize effective essay formatting. Applicants need to have advanced writing experience.
This workshop covers the 2 essay types of the written portion of the exam: the Critical/Analytical Response to Literature and the Personal Response. Students will be taken through an 6 week program to cover each of the 7 scoring categories of the exam to help students achieve the highest score they can. Students will meet up to 90 minutes twice a week, and will have lots of hands-on writing practice and feedback. Marks for essays and mock-exam in this workshop may be used toward the ELA course challenge portfolio.
Workshop acceptance based upon application. A maximum of eight students will be accepted.
If you are considering writing the 30-2 diploma - or you'd like to know the difference between these two exams - please contact Kathy.
| Event Date | Monday, 12 Feb, 2024 |
| Event End Date | Monday, 12 Feb, 2024 |
| Cut off date | Tuesday, 6 Feb, 2024 |
| Spots available | 13 |
| Price | $275.00 |
When: Three Tuesdays: Feb 13, 20, 27, from 7-9pm
Where: Online
Prerequisite: Mediated Learning Foundations
Parents, we invite you to join us for an online parent training course.
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.
| Event Date | Tuesday, 13 Feb, 2024 |
| Cut off date | Tuesday, 13 Feb, 2024 |
| Spots available | 15 |
| Price | $90 per individual or couple (must be with WISDOM) |
When: February 15, 2024 from 11am-1pm
Who: Ages 10+
Where: Calgary Climbing Centre - Rocky Mountain Location - 10721 West Valley Rd. SW, Calgary, Alberta
Top Rope
This two-hour class is will teach you the basic skills required to top-rope climb and belay. Top rope climbing is where the climber is securely attached to a rope that runs through a fixed anchor at the top and back down to the belayer at the base of the climbing route. Learn how to put on your harness, tie the proper knots and manage the rope belay systems. You and your partners will climb together under the supervision of our instructors.
All climbers must have:
- A completed CCC Waiver
- Comfortable clothing to climb in
- Clean shoes to climb in
A waiver must be completed for each participant or anyone who will be going into the climbing areas (teachers/volunteers).
If participants are under 18, they must be completely filled out by a parent or legal guardian. If participants are over 18, they must have government issued photo ID.
We recommend that you 10 minutes before your lesson’s start time.
Parental presence is required.
| Event Date | Thursday, 15 Feb, 2024 |
| Event End Date | Thursday, 15 Feb, 2024 |
| Cut off date | Friday, 9 Feb, 2024 |
| Spots available | 16 |
| Price | $30 per climber |
When: February 15, 2024 from 1-2pm
Who: Ages 6-9
Where: Calgary Climbing Centre - Rocky Mountain Location - 10721 West Valley Rd. SW, Calgary, Alberta
ClimbPark
Have fun trying our diverse wall elements. Under the supervision and help of our staff, participants can all climb at the same time using the auto-belay machines that help you climb and let you down automatically once you reach the top. You will slide, drop, jump and race on our unique and challenging walls. Participants can work together, complete a maze or race to the top. Participants must weigh between 40 lbs and 265 lbs and require a completed waiver form. We recommend this activity for ages 6 and up (but do permit 5 year olds when appropriate).
All climbers must have:
- A completed CCC Waiver
- Comfortable clothing to climb in
- Clean shoes to climb in
A waiver must be completed for each participant or anyone who will be going into the climbing areas (teachers/volunteers).
If participants are under 18, they must be completely filled out by a parent or legal guardian. If participants are over 18, they must have government issued photo ID.
We recommend that you 10 minutes before your lesson’s start time.
Parental presence is required.
| Event Date | Thursday, 15 Feb, 2024 |
| Event End Date | Thursday, 15 Feb, 2024 |
| Cut off date | Friday, 9 Feb, 2024 |
| Spots available | 16 |
| Price | $36 per climber |