Kids & AI Workshops (Fall Term 2026)
12 Sep - 01 Dec 2025
The Course
AI Coding - Level 1 **Unaccompanied**
Age: 6-10yrs
Prerequisite: No prerequisites
Device Requirement: Laptop or tablets/iPads
A fun beginner-friendly introduction to artificial intelligence for young learners. Children explore
how AI works in games, apps, images, and voice tools while creating simple hands-on projects
using age-appropriate digital platforms. The course encourages curiosity, creativity, and
confidence, making it an ideal first step for children who are new to AI and digital creation
AI Problem Solving **Unaccompanied**
Age: 10-14yrs
Prerequisite: No prerequisites
Device Requirement: Laptop or tablets/iPads
A practical and engaging AI course for older students who want to explore how technology can
solve real-world problems. Students examine how AI is used in everyday life, discuss ideas and
case studies, and work through guided activities that develop logical thinking, creativity, and
structured problem-solving. The course is designed for curious learners who enjoy technology,
discussion, and designing meaningful solutions.
AI Coding - Level 2 **Unaccompanied**
Age: 6-11yrs
Prerequisite: Level 1 completed, or basic tablet/laptop competency and ability to follow multi
step digital tasks independently
Device Requirement: Laptop or tablets/iPads
A hands-on intermediate AI course where young learners build more interactive projects using
text, images, sound, and simple AI tools. Students strengthen their digital confidence while
learning how to give better prompts, combine different AI features, and create more polished
projects with increasing independence. This course is ideal for children who are ready to move
beyond beginner exploration and start building more structured AI creations.
AI Coding - Level 4 **Unaccompanied**
Age: 8-12yrs
Prerequisite: Level 3 completed, or strong laptop competency.
Device Requirement: Laptop required strictly; tablets/iPads are not suitable.
An advanced AI coding workshop focused on vibe coding, game development, and turning ideas into polished digital projects. Students use AI-assisted coding workflows to build interactive games, improve them through testing and iteration, and explore how digital projects can be prepared for publishing, including an introduction to pathways such as the Microsoft Store. This course is suitable for students who are already comfortable working independently on a laptop and are ready for more advanced creation.
Instructor
Dr Lefteris Ntaflos (Lefteris Ntaflos - Grand Slam I.T.).
Schedule and Fees
| Day | Dates | Time | Classes | Lessons | UPC Member | Guest of UPC Member |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wednesday |
Sep - 16, 23, 30 Oct - 07, 14 Nov - 04, 11, 18 |
6:00-7:00 pm |
AI Coding - Level 1 (6-10yrs) |
8 |
$2,160 |
$2,440 |
| 7:00-8:00 pm | AI Problem Solving (10-14yrs) Cancelled |
8 | $2,160 | $2,440 | ||
| Thursday |
Sep - 17, 24 Oct - 08, 15, 22 Nov - 05, 12, 19 |
6:00-7:00 pm |
AI Coding - Level 2 (6-11yrs) |
8 |
$2,160 |
$2,440 |
| 7:00-8:00 pm | AI Coding - Level 4 (8-12yrs) | 8 | $2,160 | $2,440 |
Venue
Room 2131C (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 September 04, 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