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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 30 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.”
Climbing 5 Events
Science Lab Seminars 5 Events
WISDOM Science Laboratory Seminars
New and Improved for 2025-2026!
Register early; limited spots available.
WISDOM Science Laboratory Seminars offer hands-on, experiment-driven learning to deepen students' understanding of key scientific principles. With updated content for 2025-2026, these engaging seminars provide essential lab experience in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology, supporting course credit challenges and advanced studies. Spaces are limited—register early!
General Physical Science Lab Seminars
(5 sessions-Sept. to Jan) This program will develop the student’s understanding and skills with the scientific method in the realm of Introductory Chemistry and Physics as they study and conduct experiments regarding Matter and Motion. This lab seminar will serve as the prerequisite for the Senior Chemistry and Physics Lab Seminar.
Senior Physics Lab Seminars
(4 sessions-Feb. to June) This program further develops the student’s understanding and skills with the scientific method as they study and conduct experiments regarding: Kinematics; Dynamics; Electrical Fields; and Optics. This lab seminar could serve as a support to the Physics 20 and/or Physics 30 course credit challenge. (Prerequisite: General Physical Science Lab Seminar)
Senior Chemistry Lab Seminars
(4 sessions-Feb. to June) This program will further develop the student’s understanding and skills with the scientific method as they study and conduct experiments regarding: Ideal Gas Laws; Stoichiometry; Titrations; and Calorimetry. This lab seminar could serve as a support to the Chemistry 20 and/or Chemistry 30 course credit challenge. (Prerequisite: The General Physical Science Lab Seminar)
Biology 20 Laboratory Seminars
(4 Sessions-Sept. to Jan.) This program will develop the student’s understanding and skills with the scientific method in the realm of Biology as they study and conduct experiments regarding: Evolution (from a Christian perspective); Photosynthesis; General Anatomical Systems (Fetal Pig Dissection); and Pulmonary Functioning. This lab seminar could serve as a support to the Biology 20 course credit challenge.
Biology 30 Laboratory Seminars
(4 Sessions-Feb. to June.) 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.
Foraging Walks 0 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 32 Events
Ballroom Dance Workshops 4 Events
When: October 9 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. Parental presence is required. Parents may register and climb as well if they
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When: October 9, 2025 from 10-12pm
Where: Edmonton - Sir Wilfred Laurier Park (Picnic Site 7)
For most of human history we have learned to survive and thrive in nature using only what the wild provides. One important skill is making natural glue, or adhesive, from things like tree sap, plants, and even animal products. Once you have glue, you can make primitive tools such as spears, knives, axes and
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When: October 9, 2025 from 1-3pm
Where: Edmonton - Sir Wilfred Laurier Park (Picnic Site 7)
Learn about the many wonders of the spruce tree. Discuss the origins of spruce salve and its many beneficial medicinal applications.Participants will assist in making spruce salve from start to finish and will have the opportunity to take a sample home.
When: October 10, 2025 from 10-12pm
Where: Derwent
For most of human history we have learned to survive and thrive in nature using only what the wild provides. One important skill is making natural glue, or adhesive, from things like tree sap, plants, and even animal products. Once you have glue, you can make primitive tools such as spears, knives, axes and specialized tools meant for a specific task such as
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When: October 10, 2025 from 10am - 3pm (bring a bagged lunch)
Where: Derwent
Take advantage of both our Natural Adhesive and Spruce Salve Making workshops at a discounted rate. Learn to make an all-natural adhesive using ingredients found in nature. Class discussion will include the traditional origins of adhesive, as well as practical uses. Participants will then create their own adhesive using materials
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When: October 10, 2025 from 1-3pm
Where: Derwent
Learn about the many wonders of the spruce tree. Discuss the origins of spruce salve and its many beneficial medicinal applications.Participants will assist in making spruce salve from start to finish and will have the opportunity to take a sample home.
When: October 15, 2025 from 10-12pm
Where: Lethbridge - Indian Battle Park
(Meet at Alberta Picnic Shelter)
For most of human history we have learned to survive and thrive in nature using only what the wild provides. One important skill is making natural glue, or adhesive, from things like tree sap, plants, and even animal products. Once you have glue, you can make primitive tools such as spears, knives,
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When: October 15, 2025 from 10am - 3pm (bring a bagged lunch)
Where: Lethbridge - Indian Battle Park
(Meet at Alberta Picnic Shelter)
Take advantage of both our Natural Adhesive and Spruce Salve Making workshops at a discounted rate.
Learn to make an all-natural adhesive using ingredients found in nature. Class discussion will include the traditional origins of adhesive, as well as practical uses.
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When: October 15, 2025 from 1-3pm
Where: Lethbridge - Indian Battle Park
(Meet at Alberta Picnic Shelter)
Learn about the many wonders of the spruce tree. Discuss the origins of spruce salve and its many beneficial medicinal applications.Participants will assist in making spruce salve from start to finish and will have the opportunity to take a sample home.
When: October 16, 2025 from 10-12pm
Where: Calgary - Edowrthy Park
(Meet at Picnic Site 1)
For most of human history we have learned to survive and thrive in nature using only what the wild provides. One important skill is making natural glue, or adhesive, from things like tree sap, plants, and even animal products. Once you have glue, you can make primitive tools such as spears, knives,
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When: October 16, 2025 from 10am - 3pm (bring a bagged lunch)
Where: Calgary - Edowrthy Park
(Meet at Picnic Site 1)
Take advantage of both our Natural Adhesive and Spruce Salve Making workshops at a discounted rate.
Learn to make an all-natural adhesive using ingredients found in nature. Class discussion will include the traditional origins of adhesive, as well as practical uses.
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When: October 16, 2025 from 1-3pm
Where: Calgary - Edowrthy Park
(Meet at Picnic Site 1)
Learn about the many wonders of the spruce tree. Discuss the origins of spruce salve and its many beneficial medicinal applications.Participants will assist in making spruce salve from start to finish and will have the opportunity to take a sample home.
When: Monday, Nov 3 / Monday, Nov 10 / Monday, Nov 17 / Monday, Nov 24 / Monday, Dec 1 / Monday, Dec 8
Time: 9:00-10:00am
Who: Grade 9 and up
Cost: $295
Where: Online via Microsoft Teams
Money and Finance Made Easy: Money can be a mystery. What is it? How does it work? How do I earn it? How do I save it? How do I invest it? Whether we
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When:Tues/Thurs, Nov 4 - Thurs Dec 4 + Jan 6 and Jan 8 in time for Jan 2026 diploma exam
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
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When: 3 Thursdays: Nov. 6, 13, 20 1-3pm
Who: Ages 11 and up
Where: Living Water College
Cost: $85/student
Parental presence is required
Join us in discovering the world of glass creations.
We will look at some of the qualities of cathedral glass, bevels, colour, texture, and beginner design points. Parents must be aware that
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When: November 7 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. Parental presence is required. Parents may register and climb as well if they
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When: November 22 — 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
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When: December 9 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. Parental presence is required. Parents may register and climb as well if they
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When: January 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. Parental presence is required. Parents may register and climb as well if they
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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
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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.
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
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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
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When:Tues/Thurs, Feb 17 to Thurs, March 26 in time for Apr '26 diploma exam
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
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