Kid4 — After-school AI learning for ages 8–16

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    • AI & machine learning
    • USA

    The skills behindtomorrow's tools— taught live, online

    Your child learns how AI and machine learning work, when to trust them, and how to use them responsibly — in small live classes with real human instructors. Book a complimentary trial when you're ready; enroll when it feels like the right fit.

    Live classes!
    • Small

      Groups, so every kid gets heard

    • Ethics

      Responsible AI use from day one

    In class, kids work with: Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Python, Google Colab, Teachable Machine, DeepSeek.

    What kids learn

    Four areas, from first questions about AI to real Python projects. Every course fits into one of them.

    • AI basics & safety

      How AI works, where it gets things wrong, and the rules that keep kids safe using it.

    • Prompts & chatbots

      Writing clear prompts, then designing and testing a chatbot that's actually helpful.

    • Creative AI & data

      Making art, stories and charts with AI tools, and learning to spot what's real.

    • Python & machine learning

      Real code in Python, training simple models, and a finished project to show off.

    How it works

    Three clear steps from curiosity to portfolio-ready work — without dumping jargon on parents.

    1. Step 2: Meet Your Teacher

      Small live cohorts with real humans — questions welcomed, mischief discouraged.

    Courses & tuition

    Choose monthly live classes (recurring billing) or a fixed-period course with set start and end dates. Part-Time and Full-Time tiers are listed on each course with live tuition.

    10 courses

    Fixed-length courses

    From one week to six months, with set start and end dates.

    • Beginner

      AI & Ethics Kickstart

      Ages 8-16 · 1 Month Course · 4 live sessions

      Beginner Friendly - Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot & DeepSeek Tour.

      Part-Time4 weeks
      $99.00 course
      Full-Time2 weeks
      $149.00 course

      Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM CT

      Details
    • Intermediate, Advanced

      AI Builder Capstone

      Ages 8-16 · 3 Month Course · 24 live sessions

      3-month capstone — Claude-led product studio.

      Part-Time24 weeks
      $649.00 course
      Full-Time12 weeks
      $849.00 course

      Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM CT

      Details
    • Beginner, Basic

      Build Your First Chatbot

      Ages 8-16 · 2 Week Course · 8 live sessions

      2-week Claude-led chatbot; test replies on ChatGPT & Gemini.

      Part-Time8 weeks
      $179.00 course
      Full-Time4 weeks
      $249.00 course

      Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM CT

      Details
    • Beginner, Intermediate

      Creative AI Studio

      Ages 8-16 · 2 Month Course · 16 live sessions

      Creative multimodal: Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, Copilot.

      Part-Time16 weeks
      $449.00 course
      Full-Time8 weeks
      $599.00 course

      Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM CT

      Details
    • Beginner, Basic

      Data Stories for Kids

      Ages 8-16 · 1 Month Course · 8 live sessions

      Data storytelling: Copilot + Gemini + Claude narrative.

      Part-Time8 weeks
      $249.00 course
      Full-Time4 weeks
      $349.00 course

      Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM CT

      Details
    • Beginner, Intermediate

      Image AI Detective

      Ages 8-16 · 2 Week Course · 8 live sessions

      Image AI with Teachable Machine + Gemini vision + Claude analysis.

      Part-Time8 weeks
      $179.00 course
      Full-Time4 weeks
      $249.00 course

      Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM CT

      Details
    • Beginner, Intermediate

      Prompt Engineer Jr.

      Ages 8-16 · 1 Month Course · 8 live sessions

      1-month Claude-first prompt engineering across all major assistants.

      Part-Time8 weeks
      $249.00 course
      Full-Time4 weeks
      $349.00 course

      Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM CT

      Details
    • Intermediate

      Python + AI Projects

      Ages 8-16 · 2 Month Course · 16 live sessions

      Python, Colab, and API calls to Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini.

      Part-Time16 weeks
      $449.00 course
      Full-Time8 weeks
      $599.00 course

      Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM CT

      Details
    • Intermediate, Advanced

      Responsible ML Maker

      Ages 8-16 · 3 Month Course · 24 live sessions

      Train models + model cards in Claude; compare AI assistants.

      Part-Time24 weeks
      $649.00 course
      Full-Time12 weeks
      $849.00 course

      Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM CT

      Details
    • Beginner

      Safe Prompting Lab

      Ages 8-16 · 1 Week Course · 4 live sessions

      1-week lab: Claude-first prompts, then test on ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, DeepSeek.

      Part-Time4 weeks
      $99.00 course
      Full-Time2 weeks
      $149.00 course

      Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM CT

      Details

    Looking for something else?

    Tell us what your child wants to learn and which tools they're curious about. We'll get back to you with options.

    Live instruction you can trust

    Kid4 AI Academy is a new program — we highlight how we teach rather than invented bios. Meet your instructor's name and credentials when you register for a trial or cohort.

    • Human-led sessions

      Every scheduled live class has a real instructor present — guiding discussion, pacing, and accountability.

    • Vetting & professionalism

      Educators are screened for classroom experience and youth safety expectations consistent with online instruction.

    • Support when kids stall

      Small groups make it practical to ask questions aloud or in chat so learners are not stuck watching a recording alone.

    • Transparent trial

      Book a complimentary trial session so your family can see how we teach, ask questions, and confirm fit before you enroll.

    • Qualified instructors

      Live classes are led by vetted educators — not autonomous AI tutors pretending to be people. Assistants may demo tools; humans guide learning.

    • Safety and clarity first

      We structure lessons for age-appropriate literacy, honest limits of AI, and responsible use — alongside technical skills.

    Live online classes — clear tuition per course

    Kid4 AI Academy is an online learning platform: live sessions with real instructors, not downloadable “software plans.” Courses are either monthly (recurring) or a fixed period (1 week through 6 months with set start and end dates). Each course uses Part-Time and Full-Time tuition tiers — amounts are shown on each course card and again at checkout.

    Insights for families

    Practical guidance on live AI education, safety, and how to choose the right path for your child.

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    Questions, answered

    Straight SEO-friendly answers families search for before enrolling.

    Kid4 AI Academy

    Ready for a live trial class?

    Request a complimentary session — meet how we teach, see the classroom flow, and decide on enrollment with no inflated promises.

    Trial availability depends on schedule and capacity — we will confirm by email.