💻 Summer 2026 · Mon/Wed/Fri · Online

Learn AI by
Actually Using It

Hands-on workshops for students in grades 4th–8th. Not just theory — real tools, real projects, real skills.

AI is already part of your life.
Understand it.

From search results to social media to video games, AI is everywhere. USAi Explorers Club gives you the skills to understand and use it responsibly.

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Schools teach theory

Most classes explain AI without ever letting students touch the real tools. We flip that.

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AI is already around you

Search, TikTok, games — AI is everywhere. Learning how it works helps you use it wisely.

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Become a smart digital citizen

Understanding AI helps you think critically about what it says, creates, and decides.

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Get ahead early

AI literacy is a skill for the future. Starting now gives you a real edge in school and beyond.

Six Sessions. Tons of Fun.

Each session is 90 minutes of teaching and hands-on activities. No prior experience needed.

1

What Is AI?

🤖 Foundations
  • Brief history: sci-fi to everyday life
  • How AI differs from regular software
  • Live demo: Chat with ChatGPT & Claude
  • Write your first prompts & compare
2

How AI Learns

🧠 Machine Learning
  • Training data & pattern recognition
  • Image recognition demo
  • Use Google Teachable Machine
  • Train a model on hand gestures
3

AI Ethics

⚖️ Ethics
  • When should we trust AI?
  • Bias in AI: real examples
  • Privacy & responsibility
  • Fact-checking AI outputs
4

AI in the Real World

🌍 Real World
  • AI tools you can use today
  • Careers & the future of AI
  • Brainstorm your final project idea
  • Get feedback from the group
5

Working on Final Project

🛠️ Build
  • Hands-on project work time
  • Use AI tools to create & build
  • Instructor support & feedback
  • Refine and polish your project
6

Presentations

🎤 Showcase
  • Present your project to the group
  • Share what you built & learned
  • Q&A from peers
  • Receive your completion certificate

Student-founded.
Future-focused.

Prince
Prince
New Jersey

I'm Prince, from New Jersey. I've always loved figuring out how technology works since I was little. Not just for school, but also because not knowing something bothered me.

I started coding on my own to see what I could make. Then AI tools came along, and I was suddenly building things I couldn't have pulled off alone. This site is one of them.

I published a book about AI, too. The more I learned, the more I wanted to share it, because this stuff is too interesting to keep to yourself. I figured if I'd worked through it, I could write it in a way that actually made sense to someone else.

That's really what USAi Explorers Club is about. It's not just a slideshow about AI, but an actual experience with real tools. I want students to leave having built something, because that's the part that sticks. If you're curious, you're in the right place.

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USAi Explorers Club

Online · Summer 2026
Mon/Wed/Fri · Jun–Jul 4:00–5:30pm
Aug 2:00–3:30pm

  • Open to all students in grades 4th–8th
  • Completely free — no cost to attend
  • Online via Google Meet
  • No prior experience required
6 Sessions
4th–8th Grade Range
90min Per Session

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything families need to know before signing up.

Who is this program for?
USAi Explorers Club is designed for students in grades 4th–8th. No prior experience with AI, coding, or technology is needed — just curiosity and enthusiasm.
How much does it cost?
Completely free. Our goal is to make AI education accessible to everyone — there is no cost to attend.
Where and when do sessions take place?
All sessions are held online via Google Meet, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. A link will be sent after registration.

June–July session (4:00–5:30pm): 6/22, 6/24, 6/26, 6/29, 7/1, 7/3
August session (2:00–3:30pm): 8/3, 8/5, 8/7, 8/10, 8/12, 8/14
Is my child safe using AI tools in these sessions?
Yes. All AI tools used are public, age-appropriate, and supervised. We also dedicate an entire session to AI ethics and critical thinking, so students learn to use these tools responsibly.
Does my child need a laptop or device?
Yes — since sessions are fully online, students will need a laptop or tablet with a stable internet connection to join via Google Meet.
Who runs the sessions?
USAi Explorers Club is founded and run by a Bergen County student with a strong interest in AI and education.
Will my child get a certificate?
Yes! Every student who completes all six sessions receives a completion certificate sent to the email provided at registration. The final presentations in Session 6 also give students a chance to showcase what they built.
Photos, liability, and other policies
USAi Explorers Club is not responsible for any loss, damage, or liability arising from participation in our sessions. By registering, you agree to this on behalf of your child.

Photos or screenshots taken during sessions may be used on our social media channels. If you prefer your child not appear in any published images, please let us know at registration.

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