Summer of AI for Young Innovators
Learn to harness artificial intelligence and build apps to solve real-world problems.
Digital Camp is hosting a fully flexible, online Summer of AI programme to ignite the next generation of innovators, technologists and changemakers. No coding experience required!
Join us for a series of weekly hands-on workshops and expert mentorship for 5- 7 hours per week to turn AI ideas into impact:
- discover new AI technologies and tools,
- learn to code and design apps
- build real-world projects with AI, and
- pitch your project to professionals and academics
- compete for an opportunity to join a special AI/ML scholarship programme at University of Oxford / Said Business School this summer (Aug 10-23).
All workshops and sessions are recorded so you won't miss a thing!
Connect.
We'll connect you with students from around the world in live and on-demand weekly workshops and mentorship with AI, tech, business and sustainability specialists from the University of Oxford, Vodafone and Microsoft. Meet like-minded peers and work in small teams, share inspiration and tackle green-tech challenges together, all from the comfort of your home.
Play & Learn.
- AI for Everyone: Learn to code with AI. Dive into no-code and low-code AI tools with Dominik Lukes, Oxford University’s Lead Technologist for AI and machine learning, and learn to build your first functional app in just two hours.
- AI + Sustainability: Join mentoring sessions with Michael Jones, award-winning sustainability innovation educator, to refine your prototypes and master AI best practices.
- Learn Python, the most widely used language in the AI and machine learning community, to support your project development in an interactive adventure-building challenge from Chris Noring, AI + JS expert and Senior Cloud Advocate at Microsoft.
- Innovator Projects: Build a project of your choice with personalised coaching with technology specialists to troubleshoot your project and fast-track your progress
Grow.
Learn founder-tested frameworks to develop and refine your project ideas and learn how to turn them into real world projects and businesses. Conduct peer reviews and pitch your idea to a panel of experts then present your summer project to technology and sustainability experts from Microsoft and other leading organisations, secure real-world feedback, and prepare for future work placements.
Who for
- Students motivated to learn to code and build skills in AI
- Young people who want to build green tech projects and a proof of concept.
- Youth who want to gain experience in entrepreneurship this summer.
Why join
- Develop one of the most sought-after skills in today’s job market
- Collaborate with industry leaders from from Oxford University, Vodafone and Microsoft
- Earn a Digital Camp certificate recognising your AI achievements
- Gain hands-on work experience and boost your professional portfolio
What you’ll learn
- Technical Skills: AI-powered app development, prompt engineering, no-code/low-code platforms, Python.
- Entrepreneurial Skills: Design thinking, go-to-market strategy, pitching and storytelling
- Professional Skills: Communication, collaboration, critical thinking, adaptability and leadership
Agenda
All sessions are recorded so if you miss a session, you can catch up anytime!
- Learn to Code with AI Workshop. An introduction to AI for non-coders by Dominik Lukes, AI & ML Lead Technologist from University of Oxford. Learn how to code with freely available tools online. (Recorded session with online instructions). These will be supported by live weekly mentoring.
- Build Apps with AI Workshop. Guidance on how to use AI tools to start coding functional apps and how to use Large Language Models. Led by Dominik Lukes, AI & ML Lead Technologist from University of Oxford. Learn how to code with freely available tools online. (Recorded session with online instructions). These will be supported by live weekly mentoring.
- Weekly Workshops and Project Mentorship. Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays @ 8:00-9:00am, 12:00-1:00pm or 5:00-6:00pm BST. Workshops to learn design thinking and entrepreneurship skills to create powerful solutions that tackle climate change, implementing the latest in AI technologies. Create a compelling value proposition, Go To Market Plan, pitch and video story for your project.
- Learn Python in a Space Adventure! Weekly sessions to play and learn while build foundations in coding with Python on Fridays @ 12:00-1:00pm. Embark on an urgent space mission aboard Ark-04, where you’re the last hope to reprogram the ship’s AI - learning Python one puzzle at a time to restore life support, navigate cosmic hazards and set course for Proxima Centauri. Dive into an immersive, interactive story that transforms coding challenges into thrilling space-survival adventures! No previous coding experience required.
- Work Experience: Prepare for and gain work experience opportunities. Pitch your project to a panel of professionals and get feedback and guidance on how to ace your pitch.
Pricing & Registration
The full programme is available for either:
- a discounted one-off fee of £250 using code BUYNOW50OFF (automatically applied)
- OR £100 per month in 3 installments, totalling £300.
Requirements
Under 18's will need to complete the Parent Consent Form at https://bit.ly/dcparentconsent
About Digital Camp
Digital Camp is on a mission to empower 1 million young people across the globe with critical skills for their future.
Learn more about Digital Camp in less than 3-minutes in our Youtube video: https://youtu.be/1KML-QgcJrk
