Center For Future Innovators (CFI Robotics NFP)

Center For Future Innovators (CFI Robotics NFP)

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The Center for Future Innovators (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) fuels young minds with hands-on STEAM education programs, including robotics classes for kids, Minecraft classes, youth coding workshops, and more. Students gain teamwork, problem-solving, and innovation skills, preparing them for future challenges and competitions. CFI Center Closed Saturday 4/18/2026 • Inspiring the Innovators of Tomorrow • Discover exciting STEAM Programs near you • Weekend Classes • Join the 2026 CFI Chicago Summer Camps • Minecraft: Survival Inside and Out • Minecraft: Engineers of the Block • FLL Camp – Masterpiece Session Dates Saturdays: May 9, 16, 23, 30 Sundays: May 10, 17, 24, 31 CFI Robotics Spring Session 2 offers weekend STEAM classes where students learn through building, coding, and hands-on experimentation. Each course is guided by passionate instructors who help students design, test, and improve their creations week by week. Students gain engineering skills while developing curiosity, confidence, and a love for problem-solving. June 15–19 Grades 3–6 Students design shelters, tools, farms, and defense systems while exploring real-world survival strategies. Campers learn how to manage resources, adapt to environments, and improve their designs through hands-on challenges. July 6–10 Grades 3–6 Students design and test structures through Minecraft and real-world building challenges. Campers explore balance, strength, and stability while improving their designs through engineering principles. August 3–7 Grades 3–6 & 6–8 Students prepare for robotics competitions by completing a full FIRST LEGO League challenge. Campers build, program, and test robots while developing teamwork and problem-solving skills. June 22–26 Grades 3–6 Students explore flight, rockets, and space engineering through hands-on building and experiments. Campers test ideas, learn aerodynamics, and discover how technology makes space exploration possible. July 20–24 Grades 3–6 Students recreate [Google Places type: educational institution]