Ages 8–16 · Live Online
Max 8 students per class
Structured summer skill program · Beginner-friendly

Your Child Learns to Direct AI. Build With It. Stay Smarter With It.

A live, instructor-led summer camp for ages 8–16. Ten days of real projects, rigorous thinking, and responsible AI use — delivered in small cohorts where every child gets seen.

Google Meet · Recordings included · Demo Day + certificate + portfolio

Every session starts with your child’s ideas.

AI shows up to amplify what’s already theirs — not to do their thinking for them. That’s the whole philosophy, built into every lesson.

 

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Ideas before AI, always

Students brainstorm and outline first. When AI enters the room, it deepens and expands thinking that’s already their own.

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A builder's mindset, by design

They learn to direct tools, critique outputs, and ship original work — leaving with a portfolio and the confidence that built it.

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Safety and ethics, built in

Privacy basics, smart boundaries, and responsible use — taught in plain, age-appropriate language throughout the whole camp.

What your child walks away with

Ten days at AI camp. Tangible skills. A project they made themselves.

The children who thrive in an AI-driven world are the ones who know how to think clearly, ask precise questions, and produce original work. This camp trains exactly that — through real projects and hands-on creation.

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A working creator portfolio

Comics, stories, product concepts, or short videos — original AI-powered projects they built themselves.

02

Sharper critical thinking

The habit of forming their own ideas first — and using AI to pressure-test and expand them.

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Confident AI communication

Clearer prompting, better questioning, and the skill to evaluate and improve what AI gives back.

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Digital wisdom they’ll keep

A practical understanding of safety, privacy, and responsible use that travels with them long after camp ends.

What they’ll actually build

AI literacy will be as basic as typing. Your child starts now

Every session is project-driven. Children don’t sit through lectures — they create, iterate, and present. Two separate age tracks mean the depth and pace always match your child’s stage.

🎨 AI Explorers · Ages 8–11 · Guided creativity and foundational thinking
Week 1 · Days 1–5
Think First. Then Build.
Day 1What is AI really? Spotting it in daily life, busting myths, first supervised conversations with ChatGPT
Day 2The Think First rule. Brainstorm ideas on paper first — then bring AI in to expand them
Day 3The CLEAR method. Context, Length, Examples, Audience, Role — the framework that turns vague requests into precise, powerful prompts
Day 4AI safety and digital wisdom. Privacy rules, what to share and never share, safe prompting habits
Day 5Storytelling sprint. Choose a story idea, outline it themselves, then use AI to develop the narrative
Week 2 · Days 6–10
Create, Refine, Present.
Day 6AI image creation. Generate illustrations for their story using descriptive prompts
Day 7Build the comic or storybook. Combine text and visuals into a complete project using Canva
Day 8Add an AI soundtrack. Create mood music or narration using Suno or ElevenLabs
Day 9Review and sharpen. Peer critique session — improving AI output rather than just accepting it
Day 10Demo Day rehearsal. Prepare their 3-minute presentation explaining what they built
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Demo Day — End of Week 2

Every AI Explorer presents their completed AI-powered storybook or comic. Certificate issued, creator portfolio delivered — the work is fully theirs.

🚀 AI Innovators · Ages 12–16 · Real-world application and critical analysis
Week 1 · Days 1–5
From Wow to Why to How.
Day 1Feel the power first. Generate AI images, build a talking avatar with D-ID, and produce a 60-second AI voiceover — all in one session. No theory. Just hands-on creation they can show someone that same evening
Day 2Learn to control what you just used. The CLEAR method applied to their Day 1 creations — before/after makes the framework immediately tangible
Day 3Why does it behave like that? Training data, bias, hallucinations — lands completely differently after two days of hands-on experience
Day 4Ethics through real scenarios. Three case studies where AI caused real-world harm — teams debate what went wrong and what the human should have done differently
Day 5Choose your problem. Start your project. With tools in hand and theory understood, students pick the real-world problem their project will solve and produce their first rough output
Week 2 · Days 6–10
Build, Critique, Lead.
Day 6Build the full concept. Product mockup, branded campaign, research report, or a D-ID avatar video — AI-designed visuals with DALL-E and Canva, video production with CapCut
Day 7Critique your own AI outputs. Audit their own work — spot what's generic, biased, or weak — then improve one key piece. The skill that separates creators from consumers
Day 8Build the portfolio. Document the full journey — problem, thinking, iterations, tools, and final deliverable — structured to show teachers, universities, or future employers
Day 9Presentation skills. Structure a confident 5-minute pitch with peer run-through and group feedback — every student knows exactly what they're presenting and why
Day 10Final refinements. Project signed off. A solo walkthrough so Demo Day feels like a performance, not a practice
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Demo Day — End of Week 2

Every AI Innovator delivers a polished 5-minute live pitch — with an AI-designed slide deck, original visuals, and optionally a D-ID avatar video. The portfolio, certificate, and all project files are theirs to keep — and to show future teachers, colleges, and employers.

WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

Real families. Real results

From parents whose children have experienced the Transcend AI Academy approach firsthand.

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Program details

Live. Structured. Built around small cohorts.

2-week batches · Monday–Friday · 2 hours daily · Live on Google Meet · Recordings included for catch-up

SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday

Morning: 10am-12pm | Age 8-11

Afternoon: 2pm-4pm | Age 12-16

DURATION

10 sessions · 2 hours each

20 live instructional hours total

CLASS SIZE

Maximum 8 students

Small enough that every child gets called on, challenged, and celebrated.

PLATFORM

Google Meet

Session recordings included — no session missed permanently.

INCLUDED

Demo Day presentation + Certificate + Creator portfolio

CLASS SCHEDULE

Morning · 10am – 12pm

Ages 8-11

AI Explorers

Afternoon · 2pm – 4pm

Ages 12-16

AI Innovators

Two age tracks

Ages 8-11

Guided creativity, foundational prompting, storytelling + visual projects.

Ages 12-16

Deeper prompting techniques, critical analysis, product concepts + advanced portfolios.

Tools used (all free tier)

Laptop required. No tablets. No paid subscriptions needed.

SUMMER 2026

Choose the two weeks that fit your family.

All three batches cover the same curriculum. Pick the one that works for your schedule.

Batch 1

July 6 – 17

Mon–Fri 

Morning · 10am–12pm Ages 8–11
5 spots left · closes when full
Afternoon · 2pm–4pm Ages 12–16
6 spots left · closes when full

Batch 2

July 20 – 31

Mon–Fri 

Morning · 10am–12pm Ages 8–11
6 spots left · closes when full
Afternoon · 2pm–4pm Ages 12–16
8 spots left · closes when full

Batch 3

Aug 3 – 14

Mon–Fri 

Morning · 10am–12pm Ages 8–11
8 spots left · closes when full
Afternoon · 2pm–4pm Ages 12–16
8 spots left · closes when full
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Miss a session?

Every session is recorded. Your child catches up on their own schedule without falling behind.

9,000+
Kids taught via 9jacodekids
10+
Years in kids tech education

meet your instructor

Ugo Nkwocha

Founder · Engineer · Educator · Father of three

I'm the founder — and the person who will be in the room with your child. I'm an engineer, educator, and father of three who spent over a decade running 9jacodekids Academy in Nigeria, teaching more than 9,000 children aged 6–16 to code, build with robotics, and work with AI tools.

That experience taught me what actually works when teaching kids to think critically about technology. Transcend AI Academy carries that mission forward — rebuilt for the AI age and brought to Canada.

"I built this because I wanted something that didn't exist yet — a programme I'd enrol my own children in without hesitation."

ENROLLMENT

Claim Your Child's Seat

Each package covers one full 2-week session — 20 live instructional hours — per child enrolled.

$219 CAD per child

Lock in the lowest price before it closes. Early bird pricing applies per child individually and cannot be combined with sibling packages below.

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1 child

$249 CAD

2 children

$449 CAD
Save $49 vs individual

3 children

$635 CAD
Save $112 vs individual

4 children

$799 CAD
Save $197 vs individual
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How sibling pricing works

Each package covers one 2-week batch per child. Children are placed in their correct age group automatically — you choose batch dates at checkout.

Early bird vs sibling — which saves more?

For one child, early bird ($219) beats regular ($249). For two or more, compare both totals and pick whichever is lower for your family.

Seats fill fast and stay filled.

Each class holds a maximum of 8 students. When seats close, registration closes with them.

💬 Not sure yet? Book a free 10-minute call and I’ll answer any questions before you enrol.

REFUND POLICY

Fair to families. No surprises

100%

Full refund up to 7 days before your batch starts — no questions asked.

50%

Half refund up to 48 hours before the first session — still fair at the wire.

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Once camp begins, refunds are closed — because your seat was held for your child the entire time.

AFTER ENROLLMENT

Here's exactly what happens next.

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Confirmation email arrives with your receipt and batch details.

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We send the Google Meet link, schedule, and a brief parent orientation guide.

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Your child joins live sessions. Recordings land in their inbox after each one.

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Demo Day: your child presents their project. Certificate and portfolio delivered.

PARENT QUESTIONS

Answered clearly.

What will my child actually create?

By Demo Day, every student presents an original AI-powered project — a comic, a story, a product concept, or a short video. Something they built themselves, with AI as their tool, not their author. The portfolio documents the full creative journey from week one.

What time are the classes — and how does age grouping work?

Ages 8–11 join the morning session (10am–12pm) as AI Explorers. Ages 12–16 join the afternoon session (2pm–4pm) as AI Innovators. The schedule is set by age group — there's no choice to make on timing. When you enroll, your child is automatically placed in the right session for their age. Both groups run Monday to Friday for two weeks.

Will this make my child rely on AI for everything?

The entire program is built around the opposite. Every session opens with a "Think First" workflow — students brainstorm and outline before AI enters the picture. Then they use AI to deepen, expand, and refine what's already theirs. By camp's end, the habit is set: ideas come from them first, always.

Is it safe? What about privacy and what they'll see?

We include a dedicated segment on digital wisdom throughout the camp — privacy basics, safe prompting habits, personal information boundaries, and how to recognise when a tool is being used against you rather than for you. All delivered in plain, age-appropriate language by a supervised instructor.

Do they need any paid subscriptions or apps?

None. Every tool we use has a free tier that covers everything in the curriculum. A laptop is required — tablets don't give the control needed for the creative work. 

What if my child misses a session?

Every session is recorded and sent to enrolled families. Missing a class doesn't mean falling behind — your child catches up on their own schedule before the next live session picks up.

How does the age grouping work?

Ages 8–11 join the morning session (10am–12pm) as AI Explorers. Ages 12–16 join the afternoon session (2pm–4pm) as AI Innovators. The schedule is set by age group — there's no choice to make on timing. When you enroll, your child is automatically placed in the right session for their age. Both groups run Monday to Friday for two weeks, covering the same core principles with curriculum matched to each developmental stage.

My child has never used AI before. Is that okay?

This camp is beginner-friendly by design. No prior AI experience is assumed or required. We start from scratch and build — which is actually the ideal starting point, because there are no habits to unlearn.

Ten days this summer could change how your child thinks for the next decade

They’ll leave with a portfolio, a certificate, and a way of thinking about AI that puts them in control of the tool — not the other way around.

Seats capped at 8 per class · Three batches available · Early bird $130/child until March 31

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