AI Builder Intro Program
Best for students who are curious about AI and want to build their first real project. Students learn to use AI as a tool that makes effort visible — they define a problem, build a first version, and demo it to parents at cohort close.
- Duration
- 2 weeks
- Format
- Online, live sessions
- Cohort size
- 6 students
- Grades
- 8–12
- Price
- Free
What to expect
Week by week
Week 1
Foundation & Planning
- What AI is and how to use it responsibly
- How modern apps fit together: frontend, backend, database, cloud, domain, and deployment
- Understanding tools: Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub, and deployment platforms
- Define your project idea and break it into buildable steps
Week 2
Build, Test & Present
- Build your first version with guided support
- Test, revise, and improve your work
- Prepare your project summary and presentation
- Live demo to parents at cohort close
Skills & knowledge
What students learn
- What AI is and how to use it responsibly
- How modern apps are structured: frontend, backend, database, cloud, domain, repository, and deployment
- How tools like Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub, and deployment platforms fit into the building process
- How to define a project idea, break it into steps, and build a first version
- How to prepare and present a project clearly
At the end of the program
What students walk away with
One shipped AI-assisted project or prototype
Written project summary
Live parent demo at cohort close
Understanding of how to use AI as a build tool — not a shortcut
Choose your direction
Project tracks
Web App
Build a simple web tool using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and an AI API.
Data Story
Pick a dataset, explore it with AI assistance, and present your findings.
AI Writer
Build a writing tool or creative project with AI — newsletter, zine, or script.
Ready to build?
Parent-led registration. The Cultiv team reviews every application. Free — six seats per cohort.