Ascend @ House 831 - Session #2

​What is Ascend?

​Ascend is a space for Calgary’s youth to explore their curiosity and turn ideas into action. Held weekly at House 831, it’s a dedicated time to work on passion projects—whether it’s developing software, producing music, designing the most insane 3d graphics, or trying something completely new.

​as·cend
to rise or move forward with purpose and passion.

​This is your time to focus on what excites you, free from schoolwork or job tasks.

​What Happens at Ascend?

​Ascend is Calgary’s weekly co-working session for youth from UCalgary, MRU, SAIT, BVC, and beyond. It’s a place to dedicate time to your personal projects and connect with like-minded peers.

• ​12:10 PM: Begin with a quick intro to share your goals and inspirations.

• ​12:15 PM: Dive into a 50-minute deep work session to focus on your project.

• ​1:05 PM: Recharge with a 10-minute break.

• ​1:15 PM: Continue with a second 50-minute deep work session.

• ​2:15 PM: Wrap up with demos to showcase your work and reflect on what you’ve learned.

• ​3:00 PM: Finish—leave inspired or stick around to connect further!

​Why Join Ascend?

​Ascend is a place to explore your ideas without pressure or prerequisites. It’s about curiosity, creativity, and progress—whether you’re building, learning, or sharing. If you’re ready to dive into something new, all you need to bring is an open mind. 🚀