Robot City Workshop
About
Robotics-Specialty Workshop in Lakeview East
Robot City Workshop has operated from North Sheffield Avenue in Lakeview East since 2008. Self-described as Chicago's robot headquarters - retail kits plus hands-on workshops, camps, and after-school programs.
Programs Offered
Robotics-focused. Programs include:
- After School programs
- Summer and winter camps
- Educational workshops (beginner through advanced)
- Birthday parties (in-store and offsite)
- Snap Circuits (ages 9-99)
- Robot Date Night (after-hours adult event)
What's Included
- Physical retail location with robot kits and DIY products
- Hands-on robotics workshops
- Beginner-through-advanced curriculum tiers
- Webstore for at-home kits
Experience
Robot specialty since 2008 - longest-running pure-robotics shop in Chicago. Combined retail + workshop model gives families immediate take-home access to kits kids worked with in class. Best for Lakeview/Lincoln Park families with robot-curious kids who want depth beyond general STEM.