The Course

My First Coding Journey: AI Edition - Level 1 (6-10yrs) **Unaccompanied**

My First Coding Journey: AI Edition - Level 1 (6–10 years old) is an action‑packed, 8‑week adventure where kids don't just learn about AI—they create it! Guided by our energetic instructor, young explorers dive into hands-on activities to train real AI models, build interactive games, and experiment with image, sound, and pattern recognition using kid-friendly tools. Each session is buzzing with teamwork, playful challenges, and "wow!" moments, ending with a proud project showcase. No prior experience needed—just a laptop, curiosity, creativity, and a big imagination! 

My First Coding Journey: AI Edition - Level 3 (6-10yrs) **Unaccompanied**

My First Coding Journey: AI Edition - Level 3 (6–10 years old). Level 3 introduces “vibe coding” where AI generates and refactors code in real-time, emphasizing collaboration between young developers and AI, with mastery of prompts and system integration as key skills alongside traditional programming. Students transition from AI creators to AI entrepreneurs, learning to build sophisticated AI applications that solve real-world problems while mastering prompt engineering, becoming “AI-assisted developers” who are incredibly valuable because they know how to guide and quality-check AI’s work.

This advanced level integrates actual Python coding, professional prompt engineering techniques, AI ethics, and competitive project development. Skills related to AI and machine learning will be in high demand, and kids equipped with these skills will have a competitive edge in the future job market. Students will work with cutting-edge tools including ChatGPT, Python programming environments, real AI APIs, and deployment platforms—all while maintaining age-appropriate content and instruction.

AI in Our World: Solving Problems (11-14yrs) **Unaccompanied**

AI in Our World: Solving Problems (11–14 years old) is an energizing, 8-week, journey where teens discover how AI works—and how it can tackle real-world challenges. Through interactive sessions, they learn how AI learns from data, recognizes patterns, and makes simple predictions, while exploring its impact across healthcare, the environment, transportation, and entertainment. Along the way, students practice foundational coding logic, debate the benefits and ethics of AI, and design their own prototype solution to a problem they care about. Note that the material is the same as the class "AI in Our World: Solving Problems" that was taught in Fall Term 2025. No prior experience required—just a laptop, curiosity, creativity, and a drive to make a difference.

Instructor

Dr Lefteris Ntaflos   (Lefteris Ntaflos - Grand Slam I.T.).

Schedule and Fees

Venue

Room 2129C (Main HKUST Academic Building) 

Class Size

Min 5 and Max 15 students per class (A minimum of 5 children per class required to start the course)

Medium

English
 

About the Course
 

UPC members will have priority in signing up for courses and friends will be eligible to sign up only after the enrollment deadline for UPC members has expired. The tuition fees for guests of UPC members will be 15% higher than that for UPC members.

Enrollment Deadline on March 23, 2026

• For registrations after the deadline, placement is not guaranteed.
• Enrollment for each class will be placed on a first-come-first-served basis until the enrollment quota is FULL

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