Give Your Child a 4-Week Head Start on the Future of AI
From Ages 8 to 19 — every Pediforte kid leaves Summer Tech having built their own AI.
Why AI, Why Now
AI is reshaping every career your child will step into. Here’s what makes Summer Tech different. We have created 3 beginner and children friendly courses for 2026 summer tech kids program.
Real AI Literacy, Not Just ChatGPT Tips
Learners understand how AI actually works: perception, learning from data, and reasoning — not just prompting.
Built on Proven Frameworks
Curriculum draws on AI4K12, MIT RAISE's Day of AI, and Google's Teachable Machine — the same tools used in leading global AI-literacy programs.
A Real Project, Not Just a Certificate
Every learner leaves having personally built and trained an AI model or app.
Three Tracks, One Age-Perfect Fit
Every learner is grouped by age so the pace, tools, and projects match exactly where they are.
AI Explorers
Play-based intuition for how machines "see", sort, and learn from examples. Fully block-based (Scratch, Code.org's AI for Oceans). Kids train their own simple image classifier and build an AI chatbot in Scratch.
AI Builders
Real machine learning concepts — training models, understanding bias and fairness, and a first taste of Python. Tools: Google Teachable Machine, Machine Learning for Kids, MIT App Inventor.
AI Creators & Engineers
A junior-developer-style bootcamp: Python, real AI APIs, computer vision, and NLP. Learners ship a working AI-powered app with a public GitHub repo — portfolio-ready for university or job applications.
Week-by-Week Curriculum
Pick a track to see exactly what your child builds each week.
AI Is Everywhere
What is AI vs. a regular program; sorting games vs. Teachable Machine.
Teaching a Computer to See
Code.org's AI for Oceans; build an image classifier from hand photos.
Teaching a Computer to Listen & Talk
Build a simple Scratch chatbot.
Being Smart AI Users
Finish personal project; present at Demo Day.
Every track ends in a public Demo Day
Parents, staff, and guests watch every learner present a real AI project they built themselves.
One Simple Price
Everything your child needs for the full 4-week program.
Limited seats per track to keep group sizes small for hands-on learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Seats Are Limited — Reserve Your Child’s Spot Today
Tell us a little about your child and we’ll confirm the right track and hold their place for Summer Tech 2026.