CFI Robotics NFP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides hands-on robotics, coding, and engineering programs for students. Our after-school classes take place immediately after the school day and are led by trained CFI instructors, with support from certified school staff when applicable. Programs are designed to be engaging, structured, and accessible for students with a wide range of experience levels.

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At a glance

• Grades: 2 - 8

• Session length: 8 weeks

• Class size: 8 to 20 students

• Classroom materials provided: All robotics kits, parts, and coding devices

• Family communication: Regular email updates and a class page for schedules and reminders

 

What students learn

​Students develop foundational engineering and problem-solving skills through hands-on projects, including:

• Mechanical concepts such as gears, pulleys, and simple machines

• Coding block-based programming tools (WeDo Robotics)

• Design thinking through planning, testing, and improving solutions

• Collaboration and teamwork in small group settings

 

Daily structure

• Welcome and topic preview: 5 to 10 minutes

• Build and code: 40 to 45 minutes

• Wrap up and clean up: 5 minutes

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Program Video

The video below highlights our new courses: URC RoboSumo and URC RoboArena, showing how students design, control, and compete with their robots.