Has your child thought about learning how to build robots, how to code or are they interested in becoming an engineer?
If your child is interested in learning design, coding and competing in national and maybe even international robotics contests? Well, look no further!
In collaboration with Zen Maker lab, the North Vancouver School District and Carson Graham, we will be offering our Robotics, Mechatronics and Design academy again next year.
About the Robotics, Mechatronics & Digital Fabrication (RMD) Academy
The North Vancouver School District is pleased to partner with Zen Maker Lab to offer this STEAM Academy (Science Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) for students in Grades 10-12. Students will engage in learning opportunities that require the use of innovative technology, collaboration, and problem-solving skills involving math, science, and engineering principles.
Upon successful completion, students will receive a B.C. Ministry of Education grade-level credit for Robotics.
The total number of spots available will be dependent upon the number of returning students, the number of applications received, and the ability of schools to organize the school timetable to meet enrolment and programming requirements.
Location/Schedule
The RMD Academy will be located at Carson Graham Secondary School and/or Zen Maker Lab's Shipyards location.
Schedule to be determined.
Fees: The total cost* for the RMD Academy is $2,145 for the 2022-23 school year.
Deposit: To confirm a student’s registration and secure placement in the Academy for the 2022-23 school year, a non-refundable deposit of $215 is required by the deadline stated in acceptance letters. Please Note: Non-payment by the deadline will result in automatic withdrawal from the Academy.
Remaining Fee: Parents/Guardians may pay the remaining balance in full or set up instalments any time between the offer of acceptance and August 2022 through School Cash Online. Please Note: Failure to pay the balance in full or set up instalments by the deadline will result in automatic withdrawal from the Academy. A limited number of bursaries are available for this Academy.*An additional Programming Fee of approximately $935 may apply to out-of-district students.
More information about fees and withdrawal procedures is available HERE.
Ready to Apply? Applications will be accepted from January 19, 2022, to February 21, 2022. North Vancouver School District students must complete the online application via School Cash Online. International students can contact international@sd44.ca to apply. Out-of-district applicants can contact academies@sd44.ca to receive an application link.
Questions? Want to know more? Please email Mr. Rob Olson at
Rolson@sd44.ca.