The Future Innovators Academy

The Future Innovators Academy

The Future Innovators Academy Innovators Pathway (K-2nd Grade) 1
The Future Innovators Academy Innovators Pathway (K-2nd Grade) 2

Innovators Pathway (K-2nd Grade)

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The Future Innovators Academy


The Future Innovators Academy Innovators Pathway (K-2nd Grade) 1
The Future Innovators Academy Innovators Pathway (K-2nd Grade) 2
Ages

Kindergarten - 2nd grade

Dates

Mon, Jan 6, 2025 - Jun 9, 2025

14 classes remaining
Time

5:00pm - 6:15pm EST

Location

3909 Research Park Dr, Suite 400, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Capacity

12 students


Class Experience

FEBRUARY: ⚡Zap! Give your kid's creativity a jolt:

In our February session, explore electricity with screen-free activities— make a Minecraft-style torch with colorful LED lights, and build a lightbox to discover how electric circuits, resistors, batteries, and switches work. Fun and accessible for kids at every level!


MARCH: LEGO Robotics 

March is all about building and coding with LEGO Robotics! Students will work on some epic builds, while learning how to program and control their creations. Steam Explorers will start their journey into Scratch coding, while our Foundational Innovators will take their first steps with Python programming, unlocking new coding capabilities for their robots.


APRIL: Microcontroller Madness

 In April, students will tackle a design challenge that requires them to build and program their own robots to solve a problem. They'll work with microcontrollers, sensors, motors, and various coding languages to bring their creations to life. This is a great month for students to test their engineering and coding skills as they get hands-on with real-world tech.


MAY: Animation Nation 

In May, creativity takes center stage as students learn the principles of animation and create their own stop-motion animation shorts. We’re thrilled to welcome special guest Mike Rauch, who has experience working at Cartoon Network and running his own animation studio. Mike will share valuable insights on animation techniques and storytelling, inspiring students to bring their creative ideas to life through animation.


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Innovators Pathway Program Overview

The Innovators Pathway Program is a comprehensive, multi-level STEM education journey designed to nurture creativity, problem-solving, and innovation in students from Grades K through 9. This program is structured to provide hands-on learning experiences in coding, electronics, robotics, and 3D design, tailored to each student’s developmental stage and skills.


The program is divided into four key levels:


  • STEAM Explorers (K-2nd Grade):Embark on an exciting journey through the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) tailored for young learners! STEAM Explorers is a project-based, hands-on course where students dive into a new topic each month, exploring areas like LEGO robotics, Scratch coding, 3D printing, science experiments, simple mechanics, digital art, and more. Perfect for K-2nd graders, this program offers fun, engaging activities that nurture curiosity, creativity, and foundational STEM skills.


    Foundational Innovators (Grades 3-5):Students begin their STEM journey by building a strong foundation in coding, robotics, and electronics. Each month, they dive into projects that spark creativity and curiosity, such as designing interactive games in Scratch, controlling LEDs with simple circuits, and creating their first 3D models.


    Junior Innovators (Grades 5-7):At this stage, students deepen their understanding of STEM concepts with more complex, hands-on projects. They explore advanced Scratch projects, are introduced to coding languages like Python and C++, and gain experience with Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Projects also cover web development basics and advanced 3D modeling, providing a comprehensive foundation in both software and hardware.


    Senior Innovators (Grades 7-9):In this advanced level, students tackle challenging, large-scale projects, honing their skills in coding, robotics, and design. They work on sophisticated robotics projects, take on programming challenges with Python and Raspberry Pi, and create detailed 3D designs. This level encourages critical thinking and innovation, preparing students for future STEM pursuits.


    The Innovators Pathway Program is designed to ensure that students not only gain technical skills but also learn collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking to prepare them for future challenges in STEM fields.

    Sample Class Format


    • Flexible, Monthly Rolling Enrollment: The Innovators Pathway Program offers a monthly rolling enrollment, allowing students to join on a montlhy basis! 
    • Each month features a unique theme, so students can start their STEM journey right away, diving into fresh, exciting projects. Participants also have the flexibility to unenroll whenever needed. If a participant decides to unenroll and has already made their monthly payment, a prorated credit will be applied for any remaining classes in that month. Join us as your schedule allows, and take each month as a new opportunity to innovate, learn, and grow!

    Other Things To Know

    Holiday Schedule
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    Cancellation Policy

    The program operates on a monthly installment basis.

    •  Installments can be paused or cancelled up to 1 day before the 1st of the new month by emailing Info@TheFutureInnovatorsAcademy.com
    • No refunds will be issued after the 1st of the new month

    The Future Innovators Academy Location

    Classroom 1

    3909 Research Park Dr, Suite 400, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

    Booking Options
    Monthly Pricing
    Jan 6, 2025 - Jun 9, 2025
    $175/mo
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    • Monthly Pricing: Charged on the 1st of the month