BACK TO SCHOOL BOOTCAMPS – STEM INNOVATION SUMMER BOOTCAMPS 2023 – REGISTER NOW – 3 WEEKS

Thank you for choosing the STEM Canada Virtual Programs. We trust your experience will be a memorable and fulfilling one and you will see the standard of excellence resonate at our institution of learning.

Regards, The Innovation Programs Team
STEM Canada
(877) 822-0080

SECTION 1: Student Information

Age of Eligibility: Grade 3 in September for Virtual Programs, Grade 3 for Pre-STEM Leadership Programming Offer
Age of Eligibility: Born in 2015 or earlier

SECTION 2: Applying Parent Information

* In the message line of the e-transfer please indicate your name, in addition to your child’s first, last name, Grade and Level. Please note that applications will not be finalized until payment is received. E-transfers are set up for auto-deposit and will be received immediately. Remember to save all e-payment email confirmations for your records.

DECLARATION OF INFORMATION:

SECTION 2 – CONSENT TO DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

I consent to have STEM Canada collect personal information that may include the following: student identification information, birth certificate, legal guardianship, court orders if applicable, parents’ work numbers and e-mail address, behavioural, academic and health information, most recent report card, emergency contact names and numbers, doctor’s name and number, health insurance number and any similar information needed for registration.

I further consent to the use and disclosure of information contained in this form and otherwise collected by or on behalf of STEM Canada for the purpose of establishing, maintaining, and ending the student’s or parent’s relationship with STEM Canada, for additional purposes identified when or before personal information is collected, and as otherwise provided in STEM Canada’s Personal Information Privacy Policy. I also consent to the collection, use and disclosure of such personal information by and to agents, contractors and service providers of STEM Canada.

This information is required in order to register your child in the Pre-University STEM Innovation Summer Program and assist the organizer (STEM Canada) in making an informed decision as to your child’s suitability and appropriate placement in the program. It will also allow the organizer to respond immediately to an emergency. For more information, the privacy officer for the school is the Director of Programs, who may be reached at (877) 822-0080 during hours of operation.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR THE RELEASE AND STORAGE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN PERSONAL INFORMATION

The STEM Canada acknowledges that there will be no disclosure of personal information to unauthorized personnel or third parties who are not directly involved in school management or the care, supervision, and instruction of your child(ren) at this school, unless written authorization from a parent or legal guardian is provided to the school. The school will securely store all digital and hard copy parent and student personal information. School Phone: (877) 822-0080.

SECTION 3 – EMERGENCY SITUATIONS DURING VIRTUAL CLASSES

During virtual classes parents are required to supervise their child should an emergent situation occur.

Medical Emergencies

In the case of an accident, injury, or sickness involving the participant during a virtual class, parents are required to remain within supervisory distance of the students while online and act should such an instance occur. STEM Canada and its virtual facilitators are not physically able to address, nor assist any emergency, medical nor injury situations that may occur during virtual programming. Parents are required to fill our and abide by the Minor Child Release in order to participate for programming.

SECTION 4: STUDENT LEARNING NEEDS

The program provides children with learning assistance resources in the event they require any such resources.

SECTION 5: CONSENT TO PHOTOGRAPH AND USE STUDENT LIKENESS

There are occasions when the Pre-University STEM Innovation Summer Program would like to have contact with parents to consult them directly about program details,  issues or meetings, or to plan program-related activities. Your personal information will not be disclosed to anyone for business or commercial purposes.

It is part of our program to allow staff, volunteers and the media to photograph individual students and groups of students to commemorate the program and to promote various educational programs, STEM activities, clubs or events taking place in the program. While photographs and video add to the community life of our program, they are not required for education purposes. Students’ names, photographs and comments may be published on social media, or the program website, in marketing materials for the organization or program, in the program newsletter, yearbook and, on occasion, the program’s annual report, or in the news media.

Our program website and the websites of our program partners may post program updates, highlights and pictures or video of our participants and students. The Canadian Institute of STEM Innovation may also post videos, pictures and/or names from time to time.

SECTION 6: SUMMER VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING

** Best Value – Global STEM Leadership Program 2023 / 2024 Registration + Unlimited Summer Bootcamps 

  • – Take unlimited programming for August Bootcamps (over 40 to choose from) at no extra charge
  • – Receive a full year registration for the Global STEM Leadership Program (Value of $368.90 w / stream shirt) runs October 2023 – June 2024)
  • – All Class Resources
  • – Bootcamp Program Certificates

    Age Eligibility for the Global STEM Leadership Program: Grade 3 (Born 2015 or earlier)



    Global STEM Leadership Program: Ages 8 – 17

    **NEW**  Level Up: STEM Ready: Junior Program Ages 8 & 9 Grades 3 & 4
    – Level 1: Grades 5 & 6
    – Level 2: Grades 7 & 8
    – Level 3: Grades 9 & 10
    – Level 4: Grades 11 & 12  

* A SPECIAL OFFER APPLICATION WILL BE SENT TO YOUR EMAIL FOR THE GLOBAL STEM LEADERSHIP PROGRAM REGISTRATION PROCESS TO BE COMPLETED.

SECTION 7: STEM INNOVATION SUMMER BOOTCAMP PROGRAM COURSE SELECTION – 2023

** IMPORTANT NOTES ***
** ALL PRICING REFERENCED FOR EACH COURSE IS LISTED ON A PER WEEK (Mon – Fri) 2 HOUR BASIS

1. Minimum system requirements FOR CODING, 3D ANIMATION, VIRTUAL REALITY AND VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT are required.CHROME BOOKS AND TABLETS may not be suitable for installations and running requirements for these programs. PC’S, laptops, (NOT CHROMEBOOKS) and MAC’S are ok.

2. COURSES WITH A PART 1 AND A PART 2: In order to take PART 2 of any course, part 1 MUST have been taken as a pre-requisite.

3: MATH SESSIONS: – Math session run for 3 weeks in total in order to receive a full school year’s math curriculum. – It is recommended but not mandatory for students to take both weeks. – Students will not be admitted into the second week of math classes if they have not completed the first week, however students may take only the first week if desired.

– Math payments cover the full 2 weeks of programming, $149 for 2 weeks, 2 hours each day. Students may not choose 1 week for a lesser cost. All textbooks and math resources are included.

4. All classes come with a completion certificate.

COURSE SELECTION: CHOOSE YOUR STEM INNOVATION BOOTCAMP

Choose from a 5 day Mon – Fri Bootcamp option, and / or 3 Day Fri, Sat, Sun Bootcamp Options

Make sure your course selection matches with the number of weeks you wish to attend.

 

Week 1 Aug 14 – Aug 18, 2023:
Choose from a 5 day Mon – Fri Bootcamp option, and / or 3 Day Fri, Sat, Sun Bootcamp Options

Week 2: Aug 21 – Aug 25, 2023:
Choose from a 5 day Mon – Fri Bootcamp Options, and / or 3 Day Fri, Sat, Sun Bootcamp Options

Week 3: Aug 21 – Aug 21, 2023: Choose from a 5 day Mon – Fri Bootcamp Options, and / or 3 Day Fri, Sat, Sun Bootcamp Options

EXTRA OPTIONS:

$ 0.00

SECTION 8: CONFIRMATION OF PAYMENT

After making your payment, please fill the following information regarding the payment made

* PayPal via Credit Card:
(IMPORTANT: Do NOT send us your payment via PayPal without receiving the link. Please note a one time $5.00 charge plus a 2.5% processing fee will be added to the total. By selecting this method an email link will be sent to you to complete payment.  (Example $149 = $157.85 if paying via PayPal)
Program spots are not guaranteed until your payment has cleared PayPal, which can take up to 1 week.

*Interac E-Transfer (preferred method of payment)
** If you are sending payment via Interac E-Transfer or PaySend please ensure you put your child’s name, your email address and phone number in the message box of the transaction

SECTION 9: TERMS & CONDITIONS, WAIVERS

CODE OF CONDUCT

The well-being and safety of every participant is the primary concern for the STEM Montessori Academy of Canada. Every participant must acknowledge their personal duty to understand and adhere to all safety regulations and other guidelines set by the STEM Montessori Academy of Canada staff. I hereby consent that any conduct by the participant that endangers themselves or others may lead to their immediate removal from the program. Furthermore, if the participant is expelled from the program, I accept responsibility for any costs resulting from such expulsion. I also confirm and accept that no refund will be provided in case of voluntary withdrawal or expulsion of the participant before the conclusion of a program session. To ensure the safety and welfare of all participants, STEM Montessori Academy of Canada. retains the right to modify the program at any time without prior notice or compensation to the participant.


CONFIRMATION, PAYMENT, CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

Once registered, you will receive an auto response to confirm your registration. You will receive confirmation from a program coordinator within 1-5 business days of for STEM Montessori Academy of Canada. receiving your completed forms and payment. If you have not received your confirmation of registration within 5 business days, please contact our Program Registration Office at programs@stemcanada.ca or call (877) 822-0080 to ensure your registration was received.

Space is limited. Full payment is required in order to guarantee a program spot. All outstanding balances must be paid in full by 8 am Eastern time of the day of the scheduled class. If full payment is not received by our office prior to the program payment deadlines we do not guarantee admittance to the class. Any requests for cancellation for any reason must be made in writing no later than 5 days prior to the start of the program. Requests for cancellations must be made in writing via email to programs@stemcanada.ca

A cancellation request is subject to a program credit valid for 1 year only. No monetary refunds will be granted. Program credits may be used across all programming including weekend classes, other program opportunities, service requests, workshops, and general course registrations throughout the year. A full list of programs eligible for the credit application will be emailed to the registrant.

Cancellation requests that are received less than 5 days prior to the start of the program will not qualify for a program credit under any circumstances and the deposit and or program fees will be forfeited. For cancellations due to medical reasons, a program credit for 1 year will apply.


COMMITMENT TO PRIVACY

The STEM Montessori Academy of Canada is devoted to preserving personal information by implementing conscientious information management practices. We gather and utilize data you provide voluntarily when you engage with or register for a STEM Montessori Academy of Canada program. Our aim is to better cater to your service requirements, create a secure environment, employ the information for statistical and assessment objectives, and to keep you informed about the program you’re enrolled in. Occasionally, you may receive updates about other STEM Montessori Academy of Canada programs, services, and opportunities that may be beneficial to you. For more details on our dedication to privacy, or if you prefer not to receive such communications from STEM Montessori Academy of Canada, kindly visit our website or contact the STEM Montessori Academy of Canada Program Registration Office.


ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNIFYING RELEASE

While STEM Montessori Academy of Canada staff and instructors will make every reasonable effort to minimize exposure to known risks associated with each Registrant’s participation in a STEM Montessori Academy of Canada program , I hereby acknowledge that I and/or my child if I am registering on his/her behalf (collectively, the “Registrant”) may be required, depending on the nature of the Program, to participate in various online activities that may involve risk of varying in nature. I, the undersigned, as a participant or as a parent/guardian of a participant in a STEM Montessori Academy of Canada Program, hereby understand and accept that participation in a virtual program may become accessible to unauthorized parties, persons 18 years of age and older and who are not associated with the program involves certain inherent risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, unwanted contact, abuse, verbal distress, emotional distress, and/or online contact. In consideration of the opportunity to participate in the program, I freely and willingly assume all such risks and hazards, both known and unknown, associated with participation in the program and acknowledge that the program takes place in a virtual setting.

In consideration for the Registrant’s opportunity to participate in a STEM Montessori Academy of Canada Program, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, I hereby release and forever discharge STEM Montessori Academy of Canada, STEM Canada, its partners, all staff members, stakeholders, its respective officers, directors, employees, volunteers and agents, and their respective successors and assigns, from any and all liability for damages sustained in consequence of loss, injury or damage to the Registrant, and from all other actions, causes of action, claims, demands or damages of any kind with respect to unwanted contact, abuse, distress, or otherwise arising out of or connected with preparation for, or participation in, the Program.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless The STEM Montessori Academy of Canada, its partners, all staff members, stakeholders, its respective officers, directors, employees, volunteers and agents, and their respective successors and assigns, from any and all claims, demands, suits, costs, expenses, liabilities, and damages (including attorney’s fees) arising out of or in connection with any abuse, emotional distress, unwanted contact, injury, or otherwise in which I or my child(ren) may suffer or incur as a result of, or in connection with participation in the program.

I confirm that I have read and understood this Assumption of Risk and Indemnification Release before signing it and I am aware that by signing it, I am waiving certain legal rights which I or my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns may have against STEM Montessori Academy of Canada. STEM Canada, its partners, all staff members, stakeholders, its respective officers, directors, employees, volunteers and agents, and their respective successors and assigns,


DISCLAIMER

All programs are subject to alteration, changes or cancellation due to change in resources, insufficient enrolment, staff illness or other unforeseen circumstances that are detrimental to the planned functioning of the program.


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. By paying for and submitting a PROGRAM REGISTRATION FEE, it is understood that this becomes a binding commitment for the program. This fee is non-refundable whether or not your child attends the program. There are no exceptions to this policy.

2. PROGRAM REGISTRATION FEES cannot be used towards physical STEM KITS and are non-transferable from student to student, unless written permission is granted or a program credit is issued and the reasoning is within the guidelines of this program.

3. All fees paid are NON-REFUNDABLE under any circumstances. This no refund policy application fees, STEM resources, program fees, and program deposits.

4. If a student is away from the program or for a day from any program activities due to family travel, illness, or another purpose, program payments will not be refunded, nor pro-rated. No exceptions to this policy will be granted.

5. In the event a student is subject to involuntary or voluntary withdrawal while attending the program, is suspended, expelled, or otherwise required to leave the program for any reason, all fees paid to the program are strictly non-refundable and will be forfeited.

6. Any program scholarships cannot be combined with any other discounted offers.

7. An NSF fee of $50 will be applied to all automatic debits processed with insufficient funds. This NSF MUST be paid within five (5) business days of the NSF notice. The ORGANIZERS reserves the right to suspend attendance to students with delinquent accounts or program fees not paid in full prior to the commencement of the program.

8. Program credits are not applicable and will NOT be granted if the registrant chooses to withdraw for any reason.

9. In the event that a student is ineligible or unable to attend the program due to illness, any fees paid will be considered to be issued as a program credit only.

10. Any program fees will not be prorated during short program weeks.

11. In the event in-person classes need to move online or cancelled for any reason including a natural disaster, closure due to public health mandates, a pandemic, or mandated closure of our facilities, program fees not be refunded but only a portion of the fees paid, or raised will be issued as a program credit. There are no exceptions to this policy.

By signing this declaration I acknowledge that:

– All fees paid are non-refundable.

– I am responsible for paying the posted registration fees and complete the application process.

– I understand that all fees paid are non-refundable.

– I understand that if my family goes on vacation or is away, that program payments are still due and will not be deferred.

– I am aware of the cancellation policies and agree not to dispute or attempt to chargeback the required charges.

– I am aware that if I fail to pay the program fees in full, that any previous monies paid will be forfeited.

– I acknowledge that my child must be enrolled in the level that corresponds with their age group.

– I acknowledge that my behaviour and my child’s behaviour are to remain respectful at all times. Any ill behaviour exhibited by myself as the parent/guardian and/or my child will jeopardize their placement in the program and may result in my child being removed from the program without further consideration for re-admission and that no refunds will be granted.

– I acknowledge that I am aware that participation in a virtual program carries online exposure risk. I have read and understood the contents of the indemnifying release and, I have read and understood the Release of Liability of a Minor Child in a Virtual Environment Waiver form.

– I understand that some of the facilitators are from post-secondary institutions, or from STEM-based corporations world-wide, and that they may not hold a vulnerable sector police clearance check in Canada, nor in their region. I am declaring to assume all risk associated with this.

REGISTRATION AGREEMENT

By signing my name, I (or my legal guardian) affirm that I (or we) have meticulously read and understand the Cancellation Policy, Code of Conduct, Assumption of Risk and Indemnifying Release Statement, Release of Liability of a Minor Child in a Virtual Environment Waiver Form, Medical Emergencies Statement, Dedication to Privacy Statement, Terms and Conditions and Disclaimer.



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