A. GearBots Sr. STEM Academy: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING / AEROSPACE DESIGN

Focus: Building off the introduction to the 3D printer and laser cutter modules in the Jr. Makerspace program, this option will focus on aerospace design. This includes advancing CAD skills (using Fusion 360) and principles of production. This option will also integrate electronic hardware into the design process. This option is working on building an RC vehicle from scratch.

- The course agenda will be set by the instructor and will cover various aspects related to Aerospace Design.

Date / Time: Tuesdays from 4:00pm-6:00pm in Abbotsford and Thursdays from 4:30pm-6:30pm in Chilliwack

Tuesday Location: Abbotsford: Abbotsford Christian Middle School

Thursday Location: Chilliwack: Chilliwack Middle School

Course Length: 10 weeks
- 2 hours per class

Fees:  $370.00 + GST per course
- Must bring a laptop and additional fees may apply for supplies and equipment

Instructor: Mr. Trevor Schamuhn

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B. GearBots Sr. STEM Academy: ROCKET SCIENCE: KERBAL SPACE PROGRAM

Currently not offered for the 2025/26 school year

Focus:  This option will allow students to take a deeper dive into the amazing potential of the Kerbal Space Program. Participants must have completed Level Two of our Kerbal Space Program camp.
- The course agenda will be set by the instructor and will cover various aspects related to aerospace design, rocket science, orbital mechanics, and mission planning.
- Extra cost: For this option, students will need to purchase software directly via the Kerbal Store

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Course Length:
- 2 hours per class

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Fees:
- additional fees may apply for Kebal Space Program add-ons etc

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Currently not offered for the 2025/26 school year

C. GearBots Sr. STEM Academy: AI/MACHINE LEARNING/DATA SCIENCE

Focus: This group is learning all about the incredible and exciting world of advanced electronic devices.  Using a variety of electronic platforms and coding languages, the group is building an AI model to transform an RC truck into an autonomous vehicle.

- Download an information flyer - click here

- The course agenda will be set by the instructor and will cover various aspects related to Machine Learning and Data Science.

Date / Time: Thursdays from 4:30pm-6:30pm

Location:

Course Length: 10 weeks
- 2 hours per class

Fees:  $370.00 + GST per course
- Must bring a laptop and additional fees may apply for supplies and equipment

Instructor:

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D. GearBots Sr. STEM Academy: SOFTWARE / GAME DESIGN

Currently not offered for the 2025/26 school year

Focus:  Understanding all the various aspects of effective coding skills through an interactive Game Design environment (coding will be done in a C-based environment)
- The course agenda will be set by the instructor and will cover various aspects related to computational thinking and graphic design skills
- Extra cost: For this course, students will need to purchase their own account with YoYo Games

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Course Length:
- 2 hours per class

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Fees:
- additional fees may apply for supplies and equipment

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