Different Minds Academy

Our 2024 Robotics Camp is now live! You can register here: https://www.differentmindsacademy.com/book-online

The lead instructor, Dr. Su, has a PhD in robotics and a passion for sharing robotics with others. She’ll be leading three two-hour sessions on August 11th, 18th, and 25th. Of course, we’ll have our mentors here to help answer questions along the way!

As always, our camps and classes are neurodivergent and beginner friendly. We welcome kids of all abilities to join us. Ages 6+ is recommended.

For more info, contact us or visit our website: https://www.differentmindsacademy.com

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We’re back! After a little break, we’re happy to announce our next virtual robotics camp with the lovely Dr. Su!

Su has a PhD in robotics and a passion for sharing robotics with others. She’ll be leading three two-hour sessions on August 11th, 18th, and 25th. Of course, we’ll have our mentors here to help answer questions along the way!

As always, our camps and classes are neurodivergent and beginner friendly. We welcome kids of all abilities to join us. Ages 6+ is recommended.

Keep an eye out for more information regarding registration!

Happy Autism Acceptance Day from all of us at DMA! Our neurodiverse learners are the reason we’re here today, we could not be more grateful for difference and diversity.

We have one more Magic Sunday coming up on March 17th! There will be an opportunity to win a Magic Kit and learn some cool tricks with just a pen!

To register or learn more, head to our website: https://www.differentmindsacademy.com/book-online

Meet our Social Media Director: Katherine Taylor-Hood!

Katherine Taylor-Hood runs the DMA social media accounts and helped design the website. If you’ve noticed that the DMA’s online presence looks a bit different now, Katherine is one of the reasons why! If you see her on the UVic campus, stop by and say hi!

We have one more Magic Sunday class coming up on March 17th! Join Kel and the team by clicking the link in our bio 🪄✨

Join Kel on Sunday, March 10th! Bring 3 cards (that you don’t mind discarding) and get excited for more magic fun! All learners are welcome 🪄✨

Learn more by visiting our website, or click the link to register: https://www.differentmindsacademy.com/book-online

Thank you for joining us on Sunday! We all had a blast. One budding magician won a deck of cards for courageously performing a magic trick! We can’t wait to see more tricks next week!

Meet one of our mentors: Meryssa Waite!

You’ll find Meryssa in the Zoom classes. She values each and every connection she makes with our learners. If you see her this Sunday, March 10th, feel free to say hi!

Click the link to register for the next Magic Sunday class 🪄✨

https://www.differentmindsacademy.com/book-online

Meet our Magician and Magic Instructor: Kel Ng!

is a multi-award winning corporate magician and has been practicing magic for over 23 years. He pours every ounce of magical passion and experience into his classes at DMA. Meet him tomorrow during our Magic Sunday class and step into his world of magic!

Register Here: https://www.differentmindsacademy.com/book-online

Meet our Communications and Robotics Director: Dr. Su Shruthi!

When Su isn’t teaching robotics, you’ll find her developing our website and engaging with the DMA community. She brings the most positive energy to every interaction, so be sure to say hi if you see her on Zoom!

Don’t forget to sign up for our next class on March 3rd! We’re all excited to make magic with you and your family 🪄

Register Here: https://www.differentmindsacademy.com/book-online

Meet our Program Director: Maddie Topfer!

You’ll find Maddie helping facilitate the Zoom classes and training in our mentors. She’s a powerhouse both behind the scenes and in the Zoom spotlight. If you see her in one of our classes, feel free to say hi!

Don't forget to sign up for our next Magic Sunday class on March 3rd! Head over to our website for more details:
https://www.differentmindsacademy.com/book-online

Meet our Executive Director: Dr. Jim Tanaka!

After success with CARTE Academy and FaceCamp, Jim wanted to continue fostering community growth for neurodiverse children. He started Different Minds Academy in 2019 with the help of the AMES Family Foundation, the University of Victoria, and passionate volunteers.

Don’t forget to sign up for our next Magic Sunday class on March 3rd! You can find more information on Jim’s research and past projects by clicking the link in our bio!

Meet our Executive Director: Dr. Jim Tanaka! After success with CARTE Academy and FaceCamp, Jim wanted to continue fostering community growth for neurodiverse children. He started Different Minds Academy in 2019 with the help of the AMES Family Foundation, the University of Victoria, and passionate volunteers. Don’t forget to sign up for our next Magic Sunday class on March 3rd! You can find more information on Jim’s research and past projects by clicking the link in our bio! #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #neurodivergent #disability #neurodiversity #magic #magician #neurodivergence #autismspectrum #adhd #adhdawareness #mentalhealth