Free Fall Technology Programs
Tiny Techs
grades 1 & 2
The Compudopt Tiny Techs – Zoo Squad Program is a STEAM enrichment program that prepares students to engage with the world around them and helps them understand the role technology plays in their daily lives. In this program, students act as zookeepers and explore technology through
hands-on projects and activities featuring their favorite animals. Students
will develop basic computer literacy and apply computational and critical thinking approaches to problem-solving and teamwork in a fun, structured, and engaging environment.
Gale Community Academy
7650 N. Marshfield, Chicago, IL 60626
MON & WED,
Sept. 18 – Nov. 17 •
3:45 – 5:15 pm
Early Adopters
grades 3-5
This program provides a structured, engaging environment for older elementary students to explore and learn about technology. In Early
Adopters - Mission: Innovation, students become astronauts, practice
coding and computer skills, and learn how technology can be used
to help enhance a story.
A FREE laptop will be given upon completion
of the program.
The Salvation Army
Joliet Corps Community Ctr.
300 3rd Ave.
Joliet, IL 60433
MON, TUES & THURS
CRU Inner City
Chicago
342 W. 111th St.
Chicago, IL 60628
TUES & THURS
Ogden International
School of Chicago
24 W Walton St.
Chicago, IL 60610
TUES & THURS
Prieto Math &
Science Academy
2231 N Central Ave.
Chicago, IL 60639
TUES & THURS
Gale Community
Academy
7650 N. Marshfield
Chicago, IL 60626
WED & THURS
3:45 – 5:15 pm
Sept. 20 – Nov. 15
Columbia Explorers Academy
4520 S Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60632
TUES & THURS
Steam Team
grades 6-8
The Compudopt STEAM Team Program is a mystery themed project-based enrichment program that helps students explore how technology is used to solve real world problems. In this program, geared toward students in grades 6 to 8 in middle school, students put on their detective hats to solve the mystery of an art heist.
A FREE laptop will be given upon completion
of the program.
The Salvation Army
Joliet Corps Community Ctr.
300 3rd Ave.
Joliet, IL 60433
MON, TUES & THURS
Gary Comer College Prep
Noble Schools
7131 S South Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60619
TUES & THURS
Gregory Math &
Science Academy
3715 W Polk St.
Chicago, IL 60624
TUES & THURS
Freedom Middle School (Youth Crossroads)
3016 Ridgeland Ave.
Berwyn, IL 60402
MON & WED
Project Vision
236 W 22nd Pl.
Chicago, IL 60616
SATURDAY
Time TBA
Sept. 2 – Nov. 18
Learn2Earn
grades 9-12
In this enrichment program, students work with real-world programs and technology up close and personal, in addition to learning about education and employment opportunities. Students not only learn to code and program in relevant languages, but also get hands-on experience with computer hardware, networks, and website design.
A FREE laptop will
be given upon completion of the program.
Youth Crossroads, Inc
6501 Stanley Ave., Berwyn, IL 60402
MON & WED,
Sept. 18 – Oct. 27 •
5:00 – 7:00 pm