Academies | Sooke School District

2025/26 Academy Registration Dates

Academy registration for both middle and secondary will begin at 8:00 a.m. on February 3, 2025. Registrations will continue to be accepted until the Academy reaches capacity on a first come, first serve basis. Please be aware that some academies have specific entrance requirements (Dunsmuir Dance Academy, Royal Bay Dance Academy, and Royal Bay Golf Academy).

2025/26 Brochure

Note: Before you register for an Academy Program, please sign the online consent for School Cash Online if you haven’t already done so. It is required to process Academy payments.

International Student Registrations for Academies

All students who are or will be part of the International Student Program must contact the International Program Office for any Academy Program Registration. For more information, contact sookeschools@sd62.bc.ca or call 250-474-9818.

Assistance or Questions about Academies?

Please email or call 250-391-9006 for assistance.

School Academy Programs

If you are registering a student in an Academy Program please select from the list below.

Hockey
This academy offers both male and female hockey players the opportunity to develop their individual hockey skills while completing their academic course work. The program aims to enhance students’ opportunities to learn and excel academically and athletically through sport. Each student must follow a code of conduct to maintain good standing in the academy.
Components:
- On-ice training & skills development
- Strengthening & conditioning
- Off-ice training
- Sports nutrition & psychology
Schools Offered:
- Journey Middle School (Grades 6-8) | Program Fee $850.00 Learn more
- Spencer Middle School (Grades 6-8) | Program Fee $1550.00 Learn more
- Belmont Secondary School (Grades 9-12) |Program Fee $1640.00 Learn more
- Edward Milne Community School (Grades 9-12) | Program Fee $900.00 Learn more
Register Now for Hockey
Please email us for payment information
Soccer
The Soccer Academy is a wonderful program for the student who wants to develop his/her potential as a high-performance athlete or just simply wants to learn and enjoy playing the game. It is not a program reserved only for elite players within the sport but welcomes players of all skill levels who are committed to development both as soccer players and as individuals. There is a significant expectation that the athletes involved are committed to working hard, developing their skills and have interest in considerable personal growth.
Components:
- On- field training & skills development
- Off-field training
- Game analysis
- Anatomy & physiology
Schools Offered:
- Dunsmuir Middle School (Grades 7-8) | Program Fee $930.00 Learn more
- Edward Milne Community School (Grades 9-12) | Program Fee $800.00 Learn more
- Royal Bay Secondary School (Grades 9-12) | Program Fee $1305.00 Learn more
- Royal Bay Secondary School High Performance |Program Fee $1505.00
Register Now for Soccer
Please email us for payment information
Dance
Our Dance Academy is a multi-style dance skills development program open to any interested students who possess a passion and enthusiasm for dance, while desiring to improve and expand upon their existing dance training. We look for committed, coachable dancers with a high standard of personal responsibility and behaviour. Dancers should have dance experience and/or the drive, determination and commitment to learn.
Components:
- Strength & flexibility training
- Cross-floor skill development
- Choreography
- Participation in the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival
Schools Offered:
- Dunsmuir Middle School (Grades 6-8) | Program Fee $1100.00 Learn more
- Royal Bay Secondary School (Grades 9-12) | Program Fee $1305.00 Learn more
Spencer Middle School offers a dance program (not academy) for Grades 7 & 8. Please call the school for information and to register 250-474-1291.
Dance Academy Application Package for NEW students (current students will receive their application package in-class in March)
Register Now for Dance
Please email us for payment information
Equine Studies
This three-year program will help students to broaden his/her knowledge base as well as help them to explore potential careers working with horses. Horse ownership is not a requirement for the program. We have a working relationship with a local horse stable and training facility where we can offer you a wide range of training and options for those who want to have a horse for riding purposes. In addition, if you do own a horse the stable can provide you with a place to stable your horse.
Schools Offered:
- There are two equestrian academies:
  District-wide academy available (Grade 6-12 after-school) | Program Fee $ 2550.00
  Belmont academy (Grade 9-12) | Program Fee $4000.00
- District-wide Equine Class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays @ 4 p.m. at Royal Bay Secondary School and Cedar Vista Stables for instruction.
- Belmont academy meets Monday-Friday Block A in the timetable.
- Instruction includes both classroom and practical riding experiences.
Learn More
Register Now for Equine Studies
Please email us for payment information
Baseball
This Baseball academy is designed to provide a positive learning environment for both male and female students to improve their skills in an area of great passion. With access to excellent coaching and training facilities, this program enhances the overall school experience by providing students with opportunities to improve their health, fitness and self-confidence on a daily basis.
Components:
- On-field coaching & skills development
- Off-field training
- Skills development at the individual, intermediate and advanced levels.
- Teamwork, leadership and community involvement
- Sports nutrition & biomechanics
Schools Offered:
- Belmont Secondary School (Grades 9-12) | Program Fee $680.00
Learn more
Register Now for Baseball
Please email us for payment information
Softball
The Softball Academy is designed to provide a positive learning environment for both male and female students to improve their skills in an area of great passion. With access to excellent coaching and training facilities, this program enhances the overall school experience by providing students with opportunities to improve their health, fitness and self-confidence on a daily basis.
Components:
- On-field coaching & skills development
- Off-field training
- Skills development at the individual, intermediate and advanced levels.
- Teamwork, leadership and community involvement
- Sports nutrition & biomechanics
Schools Offered:
- Belmont Secondary School (Grades 9-12) | Program Fee $680.00
- EMCS (Grades 9-12) |Program Fee $700.00
Learn more
Register Now for Softball
Please email us for payment information
Field Lacrosse
Athletes will have the opportunity to experience the challenges and rewards of this exciting sport. Players of all skill levels will learn how to maximize their training while completing their course work at the same time.
Components:
- On-field skill development training
- Off-field strength & conditioning
- Tactical and endurance training
- Sports psychology and nutrition
Schools Offered:
- Royal Bay Secondary School Boys Field Lacrosse (Grades 9-12) | Program Fee for New Students $1425.00 | Returning Students Fee $1175.00
- Royal Bay Secondary School Girls Field Lacrosse (Grade 9-12) | Program Fee $1050.00
- Middle School Field Lacrosse | Program Fee $350.00
  Sessions will be held after school on Tuesday and Thursday from September to October 31, 2025 at the Centre Mountain Lellum turf field. Open to current grade 5, 6, 7 and 8 students. See the program brochure for full details.
Learn more about the Secondary Lacrosse Academies
Register Now for Lacrosse
Please email us for payment information
Golf
We offer two Golf Academy options. Both academies follow the Golf Canada Long Term Player Development Model, providing instruction and opportunities for athletes that are learning to play or learning and training to compete. Our mission is to provide an experience that helps all players, regardless of their abilities, progress to the next level. Above all, we want the golf experience to be rewarding and fun for students.
These academies are available to all SD62 students in Grades 6-12. Students in Grades 9-12 also complete online course work for secondary school grad credits.
Please click on one of the following Golf Academy links to find out more about the academy that is right for you:
Learn to Compete Golf Academy
Available to golfers in Grades 9-12 with experience and a handicap index of less than 20. This academy is inside the timetable and runs all year at Royal Bay Secondary School.
Program Fee $2100.00
Learn to Play Golf Academy
Available to beginning golfers from Grades 6-12 and to golfers with experience that are middle school aged or don't wish to take golf inside the timetable at Royal Bay Secondary.
Program Fee $1200.00
Register Now for Golf
Please email us for payment information
Pace Musical Academy
The PACE Musical Theatre Academy is open to any interested students (K-12) who possess a passion and enthusiasm for performing, and who are willing to work on their skill development in Acting, Singing and Dancing. No prior experience is necessary, and students are not required to audition.
Components:
- Skill development:
  Acting, Singing, Dancing
- Performances:
  All students (K-12) perform in a Musical Theatre Revue each Semester
  December Production – 6 shows
  April Production – 10 shows
  K-5 students do every second show. They are divided into 2 casts.
- Connections:
  Students who are particularly serious about performing can take advantage of the Connections opportunities that are presented to PACE students during the year. (eg. Performing at the Parliament Buildings on Canada Day, working as a background actor in Film/Television, attending preview performances at Pacific Opera or the Belfry, special workshop and audition opportunities, etc.
- Available to all K-12 students
- Program Fee $150.00
Learn more
Register Now for Pace Musical
Please email us for payment information
The Outdoor Leadership Academy is an exciting full-semester program running in Spring 2026 for grade 11 and 12 students, offering a unique, hands-on learning experience. Participants will earn credits in 16-unit courses, including:
✔ Outdoor Education 11/12
✔ Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12
✔ Work Experience 12
✔ Community Service Leadership 12
This academy is perfect for students looking to develop leadership skills, gain real-world experience, and engage in outdoor learning.
Cost: $1890.00
Location: Belmont Secondary
Register
For more information or any questions, please contact dchristrowling@sd62.bc.ca

Partnership Academies

If you would like to register into Pacific Coast Hockey, Golf Canada, Rugby Canada or Westshore High Performance Female Hockey Academy, please click the following links to be directed to your program:
- Pacific Coast Hockey ($650.00 Academy fee)
- Westshore High Performance Female Hockey Academy
- Golf Canada
- Rugby Canada
Only choose these programs if you were selected by our partner programs and asked to register. For our school-based Academy Programs please use the links under the school academies above to register.