Real Coding Skills
Kids progress from visual block coding to typing real code, building games and projects they're genuinely proud of.
Coding & Tech · Ages 7–14
Coding Classes for Kids in Buffalo Grove
From block-based games to real code, kids learn to build, debug, and think like programmers — creative, logical screen time that actually teaches. Ages 7 to 14.
What your child gains
Real, lasting skills — not just a fun afternoon.
Logical Thinking
Breaking problems into steps and hunting down bugs builds the structured logic behind math and science.
Creativity
Coding is a creative tool — children design their own games, animations and apps from their own ideas.
Focus & Persistence
Debugging teaches kids to stick with a tricky problem and feel the real payoff of solving it.
Confidence with Tech
Children become creators of technology, not just consumers of it.
Future-Ready
Early exposure to computational thinking sets kids up for school and the careers ahead.
When it runs
Current class times, straight from our schedule.
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Saturday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMOpen
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Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMOpen
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Sunday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMOpen
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Sunday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMOpen
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Tuesday 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMOpen
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Sunday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMOpen
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Sunday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMOpen
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Sunday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMOpen
Who is it for?
Ages 7–9
Ages 10–12
Ages 13–14
Beginner-friendly — no experience needed. We meet kids where they are, from first-time coders to those ready for text-based languages.
How classes work
Simple, steady, and built around your child.
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Small groups
Children learn in small groups of a similar age and level, so every child gets real attention every single week.
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Weekly classes
Consistent weekly lessons build the habit and momentum that make new skills actually stick.
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Practice & support
Short, friendly at-home practice plus regular teacher feedback keeps progress moving between classes.
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Progress over time
We track each child's growth and adjust the pace — so they're always challenged, never overwhelmed.
Paying for it
The whole arrangement, before you commit to anything.
- What it costs
- The per-lesson price on this page is the rate for coming once a week. Coming more often lowers it — each class shows its own rates.
- How you're billed
- One invoice a month, due on the 1st, for the lessons on your child's schedule that month. With auto-pay on we charge your card that day.
- What we don't charge for
- Days we're closed and any lesson we cancel come off the bill. A lesson your child misses stays on it — the seat and the teacher were held.
- No refunds
- Lesson payments are not refunded. You can stop at any time, which ends future lessons and future charges — but it does not reverse a payment already made.
Why families choose Intellectum
- Small groups — your child is known by name, never lost in a crowd.
- Family-owned and run — the people who teach here are the people who own the center.
- Three languages — classes run in English, Russian and Ukrainian, so kids learn comfortably.
- Experienced, caring teachers who specialize in working with children.
Frequently asked questions
Not at all. Beginners start with friendly block-based coding and build up. Kids who already have experience are placed at a level that keeps them challenged.
Depending on level, kids build games, animations and small apps — real projects they can show off, not just worksheets.
Younger kids start visually (Scratch-style) and move toward text-based code as they're ready.
Small groups, so the teacher can help with each child's project individually.
It's active, creative screen time — kids are building and problem-solving with a teacher's guidance, not passively watching.
Yes. Book a trial class so your child can build something and you can see whether it's the right fit.
What parents say
Real families from our Buffalo Grove community.
Verified parent reviews coming soon
Learn more
Helpful reads for curious parents.
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Why Kids Should Learn to Code
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Scratch vs. Python: Where Should My Child Start?
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Is Coding Just More Screen Time?
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One family, many ways for your child to grow.
Ready to get started?
Turn screen time into building time. Book a trial coding class today.
You're on the list!
Thanks — we'll reach out the same day to set up your trial class. English or Russian, your choice.