SelfDesign Learning Foundation

Success in learning doesn’t look the same for everyone.

Sometimes it looks like...
🌱 A reluctant reader finishing their first chapter book.
💬 A quiet learner finding the confidence to share their ideas.
🔬 A child discovering a passion for science through hands-on experiments.
🎨 A creative learner realizing their talents have value.
🎯 A learner setting a goal, and achieving it.

At SelfDesign, every learner's path is unique, which means success looks different for every family.

Our role isn't to fit learners into one definition of achievement. It's to help them discover their strengths, pursue their interests and build confidence.

Learners have been having a blast with HomeLearners Network's summer camps, and it's not too late for your child to join the fun! ☀️

Whether your child loves drawing, painting, building, writing, reading, coding, creating or experimenting, HLN still has summer camps designed to spark their curiosity!

Led by BC-certified educators, our camps give learners opportunities to explore their interests, make connections and have fun while learning all summer long.

There are still plenty of exciting camps ahead, but spots are filling quickly. Browse upcoming camps and find the perfect fit for your learner today! → https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/collections/realtime?q=Camp

Meet Julia, a SelfDesign support provider who is passionate about helping neurodivergent learners discover their strengths and build lasting confidence.

Drawing on her own homeschooling journey and years of experience supporting learners who don't fit traditional educational models, Julia believes every child deserves the opportunity to succeed.

Read how her relationship-based approach is helping learners overcome challenges, celebrate breakthroughs and thrive - https://www.selfdesign.org/meet-julia-championing-neurodivergent-learners-and-helping-the-underdog-succeed/

Road trips. Day trips. Staycations. ✈️ Summer break adventures come in all shapes and sizes!

No matter what your family's plans look like over the summer, there are countless opportunities to connect learning with everyday life. Budgeting for activities, reading maps, exploring local history and trying new experiences all help build valuable skills.

Summer break is a reminder that learning can happen anywhere! 🌎

Looking for inspiration this spring break? Check out HomeLearners Network’s exciting learning activities! → https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/collections/realtime

Did you know some of the world's most successful athletes learned from home? 🏆

Olympic gymnastics legend Simone Biles switched to home learning so she could dedicate more time to training, while tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams also learned from home as they developed the skills that would make them two of the greatest players of all time. For these athletes, flexible learning made it possible to pursue both their education and the intensive training needed to compete at the highest level. 🤸‍♀️🎾

Every child's path to success looks different. For some young athletes, flexible learning can make all the difference.

Is your child an athlete who needs extra flexibility in their learning? Learn more about SelfDesign Learning Community! → https://www.selfdesign.org/programs/selfdesign-learning-community/

At SelfDesign, culture is built through relationship, care, and belonging.

In 2025, the organization focused on strengthening community connections during a period of transition.

Learn how Marianne Butler's work as Organizational Learning and Culture Coordinator is helping foster meaningful relationships, support shared values, and ensure every member of the SelfDesign community feels welcomed and supported.

Check out the latest blog:

Building organizational culture at SelfDesign through relationship and care In 2025, SelfDesign® Learning Foundation placed renewed focus on strengthening organizational culture during a period of significant transition. This work centred on deep listening and intentional efforts to support belonging and cohesion across the community. A key part of this work was establishi...

Paolo’s home learning journey proved to be an experience that supported his interests in photography, music, storytelling and film production! 📷

“Perhaps the biggest benefit of all is that the whole process can be tailored to an individual’s own learning needs,” says Paolo.

Paolo's passion for filmmaking began with capturing travel footage using a drone and has since grown into creating promotional videos for a local art gallery. Most recently, he completed his second feature-length film, a modern adaptation of Sherlock Holmes, which was submitted to the BC Student Film Fest in Vancouver!

Learn more about Paolo’s home learning journey here → https://www.selfdesign.org/what-flexible-learning-made-possible-for-one-young-filmmaker/

⭐Contract posting! ⭐Do you believe every learner deserves support that meets them where they are?

SelfDesign Learning Foundation is looking for an experienced Educational Assistant to join our Inclusive Education Services team. In this remote, full-time contract role, you'll provide individualized and small-group support to K–12 learners helping them build confidence, strengthen skills and reach their goals.

If you're an organized, collaborative professional who is passionate about personalized, inclusive education, we'd love to hear from you.

✨ 10-month full-time contract
✨ Remote work within B.C.
✨ Start date: August 15, 2026
✨ Applications accepted until the position is filled

Learn more about the role and apply today → https://www.selfdesign.org/about-us/opportunities/

Summer camps are the perfect way for kids to learn new skills, explore their interests, build confidence, make friends and have fun in a creative and supportive environment.

From exciting GeoGuessr challenges and Heroic Journey storytelling to Claymation creativity and Acrylic Painting Techniques, every camp at HomeLearners Network offers something unique to spark imagination and curiosity.

Can’t commit to a camp? No problem – there are also many new single activities waiting for you this month. Check out what’s happening this July on the latest blog --> https://www.selfdesign.org/imagine-create-explore-one-amazing-summer-of-camps-activities/

What if learning didn’t stop when the school day ended? 🤔

For many SelfDesign families, learning is woven into everyday life through hands-on experiences, slow mornings, deep dives into personal interests and meaningful family connection. From coding and science experiments to reading in a treehouse or exploring nature, home learning creates space for children to learn in ways that truly fit who they are.

Families also share how flexibility has helped reduce stress, support different learning styles and strengthen family bonds along the way!

Read how SelfDesign families are making learning a lifestyle and discover what home learning can look like in real life here → https://www.selfdesign.org/home-learning-as-a-lifestyle-not-just-a-school-alternative/

When everyday moments become learning opportunities For many families, chores can sometimes feel like a daily struggle. You may find yourself reminding your child to tidy up or take care of small tasks around the house. But in a home learning environment, everyday responsibilities can become something more; they can turn into meaningful learning expe...