Camp Details
📅 Dates: June 15-19, 2026
📍 Location: Cubberley Community Center – Palo Alto, CA.
👥 Ages: 5th-8th grade (ages 10-13)
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily (drop-off begins 8:30 AM, pick-up until 4:30 PM)
🎒 Capacity: 15 campers
💰 Tuition: $495 for the week
Frequently Asked Questions
What will my child do at camp?
Campers will be "hired in" to one of five roles to form teams that operate as a mini startup and ship a full creative project in 1 week.
The curriculum is designed to be a full tour of the most important AI skills -- critical thinking, idea generation, writing, coding, and strategizing.
Scheduled Sessions: History of AI | AI Creative Mediums | Creating Strategy | World of AI Art | HTML & CSS Fundamentals | How the Internet Works | How to Design Brand | AI Writing Workshop | Business Planning with AI | How to Present with Confidence
Does my child need prior coding experience?
Nope! We teach everything from scratch with age-appropriate scaffolding.
What about AI experience?
Also no, we introduce AI concepts gradually and safely.
What should my child bring?
Laptop, lunch, snacks, water bottle, creative ideas! Detailed list sent after registration.
Why BudAI?
BudAI is an early-stage startup designing safe, age-appropriate AI for kids.
This camp is part of our mission to help kids think critically and creatively alongside AI. We believe AI should enhance learning, not replace thinking – so we're building age-appropriate tools and curriculum to make that possible.
I have more questions, how do I get in touch?
I love feedback / questions! Feel free to email me (Jingyun, BudAI Founder) at jingyun [at] budailabs [dot] org.