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We’re Opening a Second Classroom!
CFI Robotics is growing! Our second classroom will create more space for students to explore robotics, coding, engineering, and hands-on STEAM learning.
Help us bring this new space to life. Your sponsorship can provide tables, chairs, equipment, and classroom supplies that give more young innovators a place to build, create, and grow.
Find your next CFI program.
Explore classes, workshops, camps, and team opportunities for your student.
Mr. Brian’s Maker Studio
Develop original projects through hands-on building, coding, and engineering.
High school & approved middle school
CFI Online Academy
Live online classes in mathematics and computer science.
Learn from home
Winter Weekend Classes
Explore LEGO science, build robots, code a holiday game, or take flight with a drone of your own.
November 22 · December 6, 13 & 20
Four Sunday meetings · No class November 29 · All times Central
Class Name & Instructor | Grades | Time (Central) |
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LEGO Science — Mr. Tim | K-2 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM |
WeDo Robotics Builders — Mr. Brian | 3-5 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM |
Robotics Competition Prep — Mr. Tim | 4-8 | 12:45–2:15 PM |
Scratch Coding: Santa vs. Robots — Mr. Brian | 3-5 | 12:45–1:45 PM |
Build Your Own Drone — Mr. Brian | 4+ | 2:30–3:30 PM |
New and returning students are welcome. See the registration form for tuition, full class descriptions, and experience recommendations.
Holiday Workshops
Build, code, and create with one-day projects for new and returning students. Choose one workshop or enjoy a full day of making.
November 21
Saturday
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Turkey Day Egg Drop
Ages 6+ $40
Design, test, and improve a protective structure before the big drop.
December 12
Saturday
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
LEGO Christmas Train
Grades 1-5 $35
Build and code a festive train. Take home a Christmas ornament.
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
LEGO Christmas Tree
Grades 1-5 $35
Bring a festive LEGO build to life with code. Take home a Christmas ornament.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
LED Pixel Art
Grades 4-8 $60
Create colorful animations and take home your Arduino-powered LED display.
December 19
Saturday
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
LEGO Christmas Train
Grades 1-5 $35
Build and code a festive train. Take home a Christmas ornament.
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
LEGO Christmas Tree
Grades 1-5 $35
Bring a festive LEGO build to life with code. Take home a Christmas ornament.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Arduino Robot Dog
Grades 5-8 $80
Assemble, program, and take home a moving robot companion.
New and returning students are welcome. All times are Central. LEGO models use classroom kits; students take home the listed ornament. LED Pixel Art and Robot Dog participants keep their projects.
Winter Break Robotics Camps
Three days of hands-on robotics, engineering, and creative problem-solving. Join one week or both. Each week features different projects and challenges.
December 21–23 or December 28–30, 2026
Monday–Wednesday · 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Central
Grades 3-5
RoboSumo Winter Camp
$300 per three-day camp
December 21-23
Build, Program & Battle
Build a LEGO robot, test designs and attachments, and prepare for friendly RoboSumo battles.
December 28-30
New Robot, New Challenges
Explore speed, traction, pushing power, and new arena strategies with a different robot build.
Grades 5-8
Robotics Lab
$350 per three-day camp
December 21-23
What Does This Button Do?
Build an Arduino robot that performs a task or sequence of actions with one button press.
December 28-30
No Such Thing as a Bad Idea
Turn an original idea into a working robot through prototyping, testing, and revision.
Open to all. No prior CFI enrollment is required.
Students bring lunch. Equipment, materials, a snack, and a camp T-shirt are included. Early drop-off, late pickup, and aftercare are not available.
CFI IN THE NEWS
See CFI on
NBC Chicago.
NBC Chicago visited the Center for Future Innovators to share how hands-on STEAM learning brings creativity and collaboration to life.
OUR MISSION
Explore your Passion.
Build your future.
The Center for Future Innovators (CFI Robotics NFP) is a Chicago nonprofit helping children and teens from all backgrounds explore their passions through hands-on STEAM learning.
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Learn by doing.
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Build confidence.
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Expand access.