Our "stealth learning" approach is fun, robust and engaging!
why our stem academy?
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.
DesignMakePlay Fabrication Academy
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
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT
OUR CURRICULUM
pricing & program features
FULL PROGRAM
DROP-IN
face
to
face
+ Access to our digital media, illustration, and 3D printing labs (based on availability of space)
+ Electronics project kit with video tutorials every 3 months
+ Live instructor support & online support forum
+ Access to any required software
+ Monthly, creative mini-manufacturing service to get capacity and assistance in our maker lab (3D print, laser cutting and UV printing/large format printing
$300/month or $246/month (yearly subscription)
Start any time
+ 200 hrs of structured STEAM curriculum
+ Taught and lead by our engineers and designers
DROP-in
face-to-face | (Single payment)
+ Different topics to choose from & no materials required
+ Access to any required software
+ Access to our digital media, illustration, and 3D printing labs (based on availability of space)
$25/hour| Start any time
Full program
face-to-face | (Subscription-based)
+ 600 hrs of structured STEAM curriculum
Online
Full program
online | (Subscription-based)
+ 600 hrs of structured STEAM curriculum
+ Electronics project kit with video tutorials every 3 months
+ Live instructor support & online support forum
+ Access to any required software
+ Monthly, creative mini-manufacturing service to get capacity and assistance in our maker lab (3D print, laser cutting and UV printing/large format printing
$250/month | Start any time
DROP-in
online | (Single payment)
+ 200 hrs of structured STEAM curriculum
+ Taught and lead by our engineers and designers
+ Different topics to choose from & no materials required
+ Access to any required software
$50/2 hours | Start any time. Different topics to choose from
Design Make Play
Fab academy
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Canada's premier STEM/STEAM Academy and After School Program for children in Grades 4-7 and youth in Grades 8-12
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