Kids Technology Classes in Chicago, IL

Video games develop exciting characters, tell original stories, build vivid graphics, and present a great opportunity for interactivity- plus they are super fun! In this dynamic and challenging camp, students experiment with video game production by coding and illustrating a series of playable computer video games; even sharing some of their creations...

Bring artwork to life using traditional and digital media to create one-of-a-kind animations. In this exciting camp, students learn animation principles while exploring different techniques, including stop-motion animation, frame-by-frame animation, digitally modified video, and computer-aided animation. Digital tools including laptops, still cameras,...

Learn how to make your own stop-motion films using clay and other objects from home! Develop an understanding of photography and how to use it with Stop Motion Studio to make your own movies. Explore how to build a film story, take pictures using a digital camera or smartphone, and edit those images to make a film.  This interactive online...

Looking for something fun and educational for the kids to do? Have a junior chef looking to expand their skills? Our cooking classes are your answer for kids’ culinary fun! Geared toward children ages 11-14, our kids classes are a great way for your child to explore and have fun in the kitchen. Guided by our Chef and Nutritionist, they’ll...

Learn how to make your own stop-motion films using clay and other objects from home! Develop an understanding of photography and how to use it with Stop Motion Studio to make your own movies. Explore how to build a film story, take pictures using a digital camera or smartphone, and edit those images to make a film.  This interactive online...

Remember Robby the Robot? Well your kids might not, but after this class they'll not only know him but understand how this mechanized robot is built. We'll dabble with making our own mini version that the kids can design with their own personal touches. Nothing forbidden in our planet Studio! Skills involved: • Mechanical and electrical engineering...

We depend on electricity just about every minute of the day. It's mysterious and magical force will be the lead for this exciting class. Students will model the flow of electrons in a circuit, draw diagrams, test conductivity and make their very own electric circuit to explore and play with for hours beyond this class.  Skills involved: • Electrical...

Learn to program drones while you develop computational thinking and problem-solving!  Over a week, students will experience the importance of testing instructions to achieve an objective. The drone flying element increases as student understanding increases, with the group choreographing a 'drone-show' at the end.  Skills students will practice:...

Explore the basics of Adobe Photoshop through weekly projects! Each week, students will explore and experiment with multilayered editing utilizing curves and masks in different applications. Students are welcome to bring in existing digital photographs for editing purposes. Students will leave at the end of the term with prints from each project.  ...

Art & Technology: Interactive Art with Laser Cutting & Engraving(Ages 9-15) Learn about  the advanced ability of our laser cutter and engraver to bring your intricate ideas to life. Explore layering and interlocking techniques to create kinetic, mechanical and interactive art. Combine electronics like LED lights, motors, sensors, and...

Art & Technology: Interactive Art w/ Laser Cutting and Engraving (Ages 9-15) Learn about the advanced ability of our laser cutter and engraver to bring your intricate ideas to life. Explore layering and interlocking techniques to create kinetic, mechanical and interactive art. Combine electronics like LED lights, motors, sensors, and solar panels...

Turn your imagination into reality through 3D printing! Learn the basics of 3D modeling software and 3D printers to create your very own objects.  Students will take home 2-3 small printed objects of their own design, and the knowledge to use Tinkercad, a free software available online.

Bring your ideas to interactive life with video games! Get grounded in the basics of coding using Scratch, and become familiar with the foundations of game design, all to create your very own simple computer games.  Scratch is a free software available online, so students can bring what they learn in class home.

This course is designed for students who wish to use both digital and traditional/analog media to create moving images. Students learn animation principles while discovering many different techniques, including stop-motion animation, frame-by-frame animation, digitally modified video, and 2D computer-aided animation.  Digital tools including...

Bring your ideas to interactive life with video games! Get grounded in the basics of coding using Scratch, and become familiar with the foundations of game design, all to create your very own simple computer games. Scratch is a free software available online, so students can bring what they learn in class home.