What is an AI bootcamp for teens?
An AI bootcamp for teens is a short, intensive program, typically 2 to 8 weeks, that gives students aged 13–18 a fast-paced introduction to artificial intelligence tools, prompt design, and project-based building.
Edison AI Academy's Tinker Bootcamp runs in two formats: 4 weeks for $1,900, or 8 weeks for $4,500. Both versions end with a working AI-powered project, presented to peers and parents.
Who this program is for
The Tinker Bootcamp is designed for:
- 01Curious teenagers new to AI who want a fast, hands-on first taste
- 02Students who want a project sprint between school terms or during holidays
- 03Families exploring whether Edison is the right longer-term pathway
- 04Students whose schools do not yet offer structured AI exposure
- 05Teenagers who learn best by building, not just by listening
Learning outcomes
Across the bootcamp, students will:
- 01Move through the Edison five-mode learning cycle: Inquiry → Explore → Build → Critique → Exhibit
- 02Map the modern AI toolkit across text, image, audio, code, and research
- 03Frame a worthwhile question and design a small research plan
- 04Prototype a single artefact end-to-end using AI as a working partner
- 05Give and receive structured peer feedback in studio critique
- 06Present their work in a closing showcase to peers and parents
Why Edison AI Academy is different.
Most AI bootcamps for teens are video-led or run as drop-in workshops. The Tinker Bootcamp is different: students work in small cohorts (12–16), have a mentor at a 1:6 ratio, and exit with a defended artefact, not a participation certificate.
- Cohort size: 12–16 students
- Format: 4 weeks ($1,900) or 8 weeks ($4,500)
- Cadence: 2–2.5 hours per week
- Location: Sydney, Melbourne, or online
- Outcome: A working AI-powered project + closing showcase
AI is not replacing ambitious students. It is replacing students who were never taught how to think with AI.
How Edison students actually learn.
The Edison Method is our approach to AI education. Students do not simply watch tutorials. They learn by building, questioning, testing, presenting, and improving.
Across each module, students rotate through real-world studio roles, so they understand not only how AI tools work, but how modern teams use AI to solve problems.
Studio roles
- Product Manager
- AI Engineer
- Designer
- Strategist
- Researcher
- Presenter
Depending on age, experience, and ambition, students can enter through one of several Edison pathways.
Answers we get asked most often.
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