Our "stealth learning" approach is fun, robust and engaging!
why our stem academy?
Powered by Zen Maker Lab - operating since 2013 in North Vancouver offering more than 120 after school programs across the north shore, now brings you the DesignMakePlay Fabrication Academy, the leader in STEM/STEAM Academy programs in Canada.
Offering flexible schedules, affordable prices and quality experts in the field this academy offers all the resources that a child or youth needs to succeed in the areas of STEM/STEAM. Great fit for after school programs and activities.
In addition, the monthly, creative mini-fabrication service offers the capacity and assistance to children and youth where they can use different maker lab services as they need (3D print, laser cutting, and UV printing/large format printing).
(Only available for the Full Program)
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CONTENT BASED ON CANADIAN CURRICULA
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Applied Design Skills and Technologies/ ADST
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Career Education
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Arts Education
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English Language Arts
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Mathematics
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Science
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Physical and Health Education
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Social Studies
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Languages
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...and more!
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COMPLETE LEARNING PATHWAYS
Our teaching philosophy follows the three areas of designing, making, and playing.
Creativity, critical thinking, & collaboration
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Entrepreneurship & innovation
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Community contribution & global awareness
LEADING TO POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMS AND CAREERS TO BECOME:
The DesignMakePlay Fabrication Academy allows students to discover paths that would guide them to different post-secondary careers.
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Careers in demand from companies such as Amazon, Apple, Disney, Electronic Arts, Google, Dettweiller, Microsoft, Netflix, Pixar, Sony, Tesla.
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Electrical Engineer
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Mechanical Engineer
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Software Engineer
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Industrial Engineer
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Manufacturing Engineer
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Software Developer
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Entrepreneur
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Modeler
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Architect
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Graphic Designer
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...and more
pricing & program features
WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?
+ There is no other structured program like Fab Academy that takes an elementary or secondary school student through up to 600 hours of hands-on STEAM projects over a four-year time period and that is led by industry engineers, designers and entrepreneurs
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+ 2 hours/week (8 hours per month) of one-on-one and small group instruction, flexible bookings to match your busy schedule
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+ Access to our digital media, illustration, and 3D printing labs (based on availability of space)
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+ Electronics project kit at least every 3 months
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+ Monthly, creative mini-manufacturing service to get capacity and assistance in our maker lab (3D print, laser cutting and UV printing/large format printing
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+ Live instructor support & online support forum
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+ Access to any required software
Regular price: $3,600/year
registering multiple children?
Use code: SIBLING for a 20% discount
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reFER A FRIEND
Use code: FRIEND for a 15% discount (both you and your friend can use)
Sign-up for the Fab. Academy Annual Membership by April 30th, 2021 and save $1,100, including a FREE Summer Camp of your choice
APRIL SPECIAL
Limited spots available
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