Raise AI NativesAI classes for kids & teens in the Bay Area
Students must learn to direct AI, rather than be directed by it.
AI will shape how the next generation learns, works, and creates. At AI Director Lab, students learn how to think with AI, guide it, and create with it, so they grow up as confident builders, not passive users of technology.
AI is evolving faster than education can keep up.
AI is evolving rapidly, but education systems move much more slowly. Many schools are still figuring out how to introduce AI into the classroom.
As a result, many students today are mostly consuming technology rather than learning how to understand it or create with it.
AI Director Lab bridges that gap. Built by AI practitioners from the tech industry, our programs bring real-world AI knowledge into hands-on learning experiences for students.
Students learn how to understand AI, think with AI, and direct it intentionally rather than be directed by it.
Three Skills Students Need in the Age of AI
Communicate with AI
Students learn how to clearly express ideas, refine instructions, and guide AI tools toward meaningful results.
Systems Thinking
Students learn how to break down complex problems, structure projects, and design thoughtful solutions.
Think Critically About AI
AI can be powerful, but it can also be wrong. Students learn to question outputs, compare results, and improve answers instead of accepting the first response.
Courses
Creative tracks where students learn to direct AI and finish a project they can share.
Weekend courses with small groups, hands-on projects, and mentor guidance.
Available nowStorybook
Write and illustrate original stories with AI as a creative partner.
8 hours over 2 weekends, with small groups, hands-on projects, and mentor guidance.
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Available nowVibe Coding
Build simple apps and websites by learning to direct AI, not just use it.
10 hours over 2 weekends, with small groups, hands-on projects, and mentor guidance.
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Available nowGame Design
Come up with an original game idea and guide AI to build it, then iterate until it's actually fun to play.
12 hours over 3 weekends, with small groups, hands-on projects, and mentor guidance.
Apply or view course →What Students Can Build with AI
Students don’t just learn about AI. They create with it across different mediums and ideas.
Art & Design
Create visuals, characters, and original artwork using AI tools.
Storytelling
Write and illustrate stories, books, and imaginative narratives.
Music
Experiment with melodies, lyrics, and AI-generated sound.
Short Videos
Develop storyboards and create AI-assisted video content.
Apps & Websites
Build simple apps, tools, or personal websites.
Games
Design game ideas, characters, and interactive experiences.
Projects are tailored to each student’s interests, so every student builds something they truly care about.
Learn from AI and Tech Professionals
Our instructors bring real-world AI experience and a passion for education.
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- ✓Learn from AI practitioners working in the tech industry
- ✓Small-group mentorship (capped at 10 students)
- ✓Hands-on creative projects with modern AI tools
- ✓Teaching students to guide AI, not just use it
- ✓Building confident, curious, and thoughtful AI thinkers
Ready to apply?
Storybook, Vibe Coding, and Game Design are open now. Choose a course to apply.