Join the Club
CIP Membership gives students access to a full season of creative problem-solving, team challenges, workshops, mentorship, and competition opportunities.
Who Can Join
CIP is open to students in 2nd grade through high school. Students are placed into divisions based on their grade level.
Division 1: 2nd–5th Grade
Division 2: 6th–8th Grade
Division 3: High School
2026–2027 Season
The CIP season runs from August through May. During the season, students participate in weekly practices, team challenges, creative problem-solving activities, building, performance work, and competition preparation.
Parent Involvement
CIP is a team-centered program, and parent support plays an important role in helping the season run smoothly. Families may be asked to help with communication, supplies, event support, practice assistance, transportation, competition preparation, or volunteer needs throughout the year. Parent involvement helps create a stronger experience for all students.
CIP Membership gives you exclusive access to important information, including competition details, division guidelines, event updates, and program resources - all in one convenient place.
What Membership Includes
CIP membership includes access to team practices, creative challenges, competition preparation, division-specific guidance, important season updates, team communication, and member resources. Students will have the opportunity to collaborate with teammates, develop original solutions, build with real materials, practice spontaneous problem-solving, and strengthen their creative thinking skills throughout the season.
Cost & Payment Options
Membership costs help support the materials, supplies, resources, competition preparation, and program needs for the season. Families may choose to pay the membership fee in full or through monthly installment payments.
Full payment and monthly payment options are available at registration.
CIP Membership gives you exclusive access to important information, including competition details, division guidelines, event updates, and program resources - all in one convenient place (membership for families with 2 kids in CIP)
CIP Membership gives you exclusive access to important information, including competition details, division guidelines, event updates, and program resources - all in one convenient place (for families with 3 kids in CIP)