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3rd - 8th grade
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Apr 14, 2025 - Apr 17, 2025
9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Class Experience
"Turn real-world wildfire challenges into AI-powered Scratch games! Detect and extinguish fires with drones, plant trees, and score points in an interactive adventure."
Prerequisites:
- No prior coding experience required
- Basic computer skills (using a mouse, keyboard, and web browser)
- Interest in storytelling, art, or game creation
- Access to a computer with internet connection and Zoom
AI Tools
Students will use ChatGPT to help design game logic, DALL-E to generate custom artwork for their projects, Google Teachable Machine to create custom AI models for their games (like gesture recognition and image classification), and compare AI-generated stories with human creativity using Scratch's storytelling capabilities.
Key Benefits
Boost critical thinking skills, develop problem-solving abilities, and experience the excitement of creating creative environmental solutions with technology. Students learn to critically evaluate AI vs. human-created designs and stories(DALL-e created sprites vs. hand drawn sprites).
Post-Camp
Continue building your digital portfolio with exclusive follow-up project opportunities and join our regular AI Scratch 1-1 program and apply for advanced team project class.
Other Things To Know
> Camp can be cancelled prior to start wit $45 processing fee deduction.
> After camp starts, camper can be transferred to other programs but no refund is permitted. Camp credit will be given for the prorated amount.
How To Participate
You will receive an email 30 minutes before class starts with a link to the class and access instructions.
Reviews for Applied Computing Foundation
5.0 out of 5
Based on 15 provider ratings
Ekaterina A.
Dec 10, 2024
Loved:
Teachers have a great experience to teach the kids robotics and involve them during the class
2024-2025 FLL Robotics Team (Challenge league, Submerged)
Location: Los Altos Christian School
Hsinyi T.
Dec 10, 2024
Loved:
I love to make new robots.
Improvements:
Need more time for class
2024-2025 FLL Robotics Team (Challenge league, Submerged)
Location: Los Altos Christian School
Suzanne S.
Oct 25, 2024
Loved:
My son LOVED every part of this class! He has been so excited every time I pick him up.
After School: Lego Robotics
Location: Lawrence Elementary
Hsinyi T.
Sep 5, 2024
Loved:
Yes.
Improvements:
Instructor needs to give more opportunities to try out during the class if possible.
FLL Robotics Team Tryout
Location: Los Altos Christian School
Raju M.
Dec 29, 2023
Loved:
Coach Brian was amazingly patient with my girls. He truly sparked an interest as both girls spend days after the class finished on updating their projects. Coach Brian was also patient, and skilled a correcting the girls were they getting something incorrect in a gentle fashion. Coach Brian also spent extra time with the girls at almost every session- over and above,
Improvements:
Nothing.
Camp: Scratch Game Making!
Location: Online
Meet your Instructor
Juan T.
About Applied Computing Foundation
Applied Computing Foundation is a thriving space to intrigue and empower students, young innovators, and their communities with technology, creativity, and entrepreneurship. We empower Gen Z to learn, build, and apply! ACF supports a teen tech entrepreneur community where creativity and passion for a better world thrive. ACF organizes structured team development by sharing best practices and celebrating successes (and teachable moments) in a focused community. At ACF, a Section 501(c) (3) charitable non-profit organization, student ambition is given organized support so it can thrive.
