This winter break, students will explore the foundations of Artificial Intelligence through an engaging, activity-based course designed to demystify how AI really works.

Students participate in hands-on experiences that break down core AI concepts such as Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, and Large Language Models. Through interactive demos, simulations, and guided experiments, learners explore how modern AI tools learn from data, recognize patterns, make decisions, and generate new content.

Throughout the program, students will test real-world AI applications including game-playing agents, image and music generation and recognition, chatbots, and everyday AI tools used in school and daily life.

In addition to understanding how AI functions, students build practical AI literacy, develop critical thinking around limitations and bias, and gain confidence using AI responsibly in academic and creative projects.

No prior coding or technical experience is required.

What Students Will Learn

• How Artificial Intelligence works at a foundational level

• The differences between Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, and Large Language Models

• How AI systems learn from data and recognize patterns

• How AI tools make decisions and generate content

• How to think critically about AI limitations and bias

• How to use AI responsibly in school and everyday projects

Stipend Information

Students who attend and participate in all four program days are eligible to receive a $50 stipend, distributed after the program concludes.

Who Should Attend

• Middle school students

• High school students

• Students curious about technology, games, art, music, or digital tools

• No prior experience required

Date & Time

Monday, December 22 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday, December 23 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Monday, December 29 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday, December 30 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location

Benu Community Home (Africatown Community Land Trust)

1601 E Yesler Way

Seattle, WA 98122