AI Project Academy™ is a boutique after-school program and innovation incubator with operations in Virginia, Massachusetts, and Texas, where young minds design the future. Our small, mentor-led cohorts engage students in hands-on, real-world projects that spark curiosity and inspire meaningful learning.
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At AI Project Academy, every program nurtures the essential 21st-century skills that prepare students to thrive:​
Critical
Thinking
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Entrepreneurial
Mindset
Ethical
Decision-making
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Collaborative
Problem-Solving
Creative
Confidence
Adaptability
and Resilience
What Students Learn at AI Project Academy
​At AI Project Academy, every child learns by creating something uniquely their own. Students tackle real-life problems through hands-on projects powered by human-AI collaboration. They build science inventions, art portfolios, environmental campaigns, business ideas and whatever else sparks their curiosity. Our program adapts to each student's interests, pace, and learning style, guiding them step-by-step through their own personalized project journey. Whether your child dreams of being an engineer, artist, or inventor, AI Project Academy helps them explore real-world problems, think critically, and transform curiosity into confidence.
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AI Project Academy™ is currently offering two sequenced programs: ​​​
Phase 1 - Prerequisite
AI Essentials
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Build a clear foundation in core AI concepts, terms, and applications.
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Learn how AI learns and generates text and images, its strengths and limitations..
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Learn and practice ethical AI use through fact checking, bias identification and responsible AI habits.
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Get hands-on experience with kid-friendly AI tools (robots, VR, drones, teacher-guided GenAI tools) and prompting techniques.
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Conclude with a mini entrepreneurship module to prepare for Project-Based Learning with AI.
Phase 2 - Personalized Projects
Project-based
Learning with AI
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Identify a real, community-relevant problem in domains such as science, engineering, business, technology, art, design, and scope it.
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Use AI tools for brainstorming, research, analysis, and prototyping, then verify and critique results.
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Build, test, and iterate on solutions (apps, robot behaviors, visuals, stories).
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Choose the right AI tools and prompts, identify credible sources, and keep an ethical decisions log.
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Conclude with an entrepreneurial pitch showcasing the problem, solution, process, and next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age groups are your programs designed for?
Our programs are designed for children ages 8-12, with different curricula tailored to specific age groups and experience levels.
Do students need prior project or AI experience?
No prior experience is necessary. Our curriculum is designed to meet students at their current level and build their skills progressively.
What equipment will students need?
Students will need access to a computer with internet connection. All software and tools used in the program are provided.
How are the classes structured?
Classes include a mix of instruction, hands-on projects, team collaboration, and presentations. We focus on practical application over lecture.
How do you ensure safety/privacy ?
Our platform of choice is compliant with COPPA, GDPR, SOC 2, FERPA, and state privacy laws. Each team is mentored by adult instructors.
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We're currently expanding in select locations.
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