✨ Lansdale, PA's Premier AI Learning Program

What if your child built an AI by age 10?

BrightBrains teaches AI to children aged 5–16 and working adults — through real hands-on projects they'll be proud to show off. No prior experience needed. Ever.

✅ First class is completely free — no commitment
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Invisible Controller

Control a video game with hand gestures — no keyboard, no joystick. Pure AI.

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Fake News Detector

Build an AI that scans headlines and flags misinformation. Kids present it at school.

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AI Comic Creator

Write a story and have AI generate the illustrations. Publish a real digital comic.

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AI for Good

Solve a real community problem — pollution, safety, food waste — with AI.

3
Levels · 2 Parts Each
5+
Age: Kids to Adults
24+
Hands-on Projects
100%
Project-Based Learning
Real Projects

Things they actually build

Not theory. Not worksheets. Every child leaves each level with a real project they built themselves — something they can demo, share, and be proud of.

😊 Age 8–10

Mood Mirror

An AI camera that reads your facial expression in real time — and automatically plays music that matches your mood. Built using Teachable Machine + Scratch.

👨‍👩‍👧 "She demo'd this at her birthday party. Every parent wanted to know how."
🎮 Age 8–10

Invisible Controller

Train an AI model using webcam footage of hand gestures — then use those gestures to control a game. The crowd goes wild every demo day.

🏆 Most popular project at our open house events
🤖 Age 5–7

My Dream AI Robot

Every Seedlings child designs their own AI robot — what it does, how it learns, why it helps people. Parents are invited to the final showcase.

🎨 Showcased at our end-of-level parent event
🕵️ Age 11–13

Fake News Detector

A Python + ML model that scans news headlines and flags misinformation. Kids present this at school assemblies and science fairs.

📰 "My son explained AI bias to his history teacher."
📖 Age 11–13

AI Comic Creator

Write a story, prompt AI to generate panel-by-panel illustrations, then publish a real digital comic book. Storytelling meets cutting-edge tech.

✨ Every child gets a printed copy of their comic
🌍 Age 14+ & Adults

AI for Good

Identify a real local problem — school safety, clean water access, traffic — and build a working AI prototype. Presented to an industry panel of judges.

🏅 Top projects featured at BrightBrains Hackathon
The Program

Three levels. Two parts each. Every learner.

Every level is split into Part 1 and Part 2 — each with its own projects and certificate. Students graduate Part 1, then enroll in Part 2 the following month. No child is ever stuck waiting or left behind.

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Seedlings

Ages 5–7
16 weeks total · 1 hr/session · 2 parts
⭐ Part 1 — Discover AI
Weeks 1–8 · $119/mo
  • AI Emotion Mirror — train AI to read your face
  • Talking Robot Friend in Scratch Jr.
  • AI Sorting Game — teach a computer to sort colours
Graduates with: AI Discovery Badge
🚀 Part 2 — Create with AI
Weeks 9–16 · $119/mo
  • Dream AI Robot — design, name & present yours
  • AI Storybook — write a story, AI draws the pictures
  • AI Art Gallery — showcase at parent demo day
Graduates with: Seedlings Creator Certificate
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Explorers

Ages 8–13
20 weeks total · 1.5–2 hrs/session · 2 parts
⭐ Part 1 — AI Builders (Ages 8–10)
Weeks 1–10 · $169/mo · Scratch, Teachable Machine
  • Mood Mirror — emotion-detecting AI camera
  • Invisible Controller — gesture-based game
  • Smart Pet App — AI that knows when your pet is hungry
  • AI Weather Artist — paints art based on today's weather
Graduates with: AI Builder Badge
🚀 Part 2 — AI Makers (Ages 11–13)
Weeks 11–20 · $169/mo · Python, NLP, AI ethics
  • Fake News Detector — Python ML classifier
  • AI Comic Creator — story + AI-generated art
  • Chatbot Builder — a bot that answers questions
  • Bias Detective — find & fix AI bias in datasets
Graduates with: AI Makers Certificate
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Champions

Ages 14+ & Working Adults
24 weeks total · 2.5 hrs/session · 2 parts
⭐ Part 1 — AI Engineer
Weeks 1–12 · $219/mo (teen) · $279/mo (adult)
  • Personal AI Assistant — build & deploy live
  • Image Recognition System — custom trained model
  • Data Insights Dashboard — real-world dataset
  • Adults: AI Workflow Audit — automate your job tasks
Graduates with: AI Engineer Certificate
🚀 Part 2 — AI Innovator
Weeks 13–24 · $219/mo (teen) · $279/mo (adult)
  • AI for Good — solve a real community problem
  • BrightBrains Hackathon — compete & win
  • Live GitHub Portfolio — show the world what you built
  • Adults: Capstone project in your domain track
Graduates with: Professional AI Practitioner Credential

How do cohorts work?

New cohorts start every month. Complete Part 1 → graduate → enroll in Part 2 the following month. No long waits. No gaps. Each part ends with a live Demo Day where students show parents what they built.

No Experience Needed

"My child knows nothing about AI — can they still join?"

Yes. Absolutely. Here's exactly what happens:

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Free Placement Check

A 15-minute fun puzzle — not a test. We just want to understand where your child is starting from, so we place them correctly.

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Placed by Knowledge, Not Just Age

Age 5–7 → Seedlings  |  Age 8–10 with no background → Explorers Part 1  |  Age 11–13 with no background → Jumpstart Bridge, then Part 2

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Jumpstart Bridge (for ages 11–13 beginners)

A fast-paced 3-week crash course covering Part 1 basics at a 12-year-old's pace — with age-appropriate examples. Then they join Part 2 with their peers.

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Always with Their Own Age Group

We never mix a 12-year-old beginner with 8-year-olds. Your child is always learning alongside peers their own age.

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First Project by Week 4 — Guaranteed

Every child, regardless of entry level, has something real to show within their first 4 weeks. No child is ever "too behind."

Every Class

A day in the life

Here's exactly what happens in every BrightBrains AI session — designed to keep children engaged, excited, and coming back.

0–10 min

⚡ AI Spark Warm-Up

A fun AI puzzle, game, or quick challenge. Gets kids excited and mentally primed from the very first minute.

10–40 min

💡 Concept Deep Dive

Instructor explains the day's idea with live demos, visuals, and age-appropriate examples. No boring slides — we show, not just tell.

40–70 min

🔨 Build Time

Kids actually build. Hands on keyboards, training models, writing code, creating stories. The instructor is a guide, not a lecturer.

70–82 min

🎤 Show & Tell

Every child shows what they made. Peer learning, encouragement, and a moment of genuine pride — every single session.

82–90 min

🔭 Next Session Teaser

A one-minute mystery preview of next week's project. Kids go home excited and asking to come back. Parents love this.

Ethics-First

AI Ethics is not a module — it's in every class

We don't bolt ethics on at the end. From day one, every project includes a conversation about fairness, privacy, and responsibility.

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Fairness & Bias

Every data project includes a "Bias Detective" checkpoint. Students learn to ask: who collected this data? Who was left out? How could this AI harm someone unfairly?

✅ Meets AI4K12 standards · All levels
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Privacy & Safety

Before any webcam or biometric project, students discuss consent, data storage, and who owns your face. All webcam projects are age-gated to 7+ and require parent sign-off.

🔒 COPPA-compliant · Parent consent required
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AI for Good

Champions students use AI to address real community problems — food waste, school safety, accessibility. Every capstone is evaluated on social impact, not just technical accuracy.

🌍 Champions Part 2 Capstone requirement
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Transparency & Truth

From Seedlings' "AI Ethics Storytime" to Explorers' "Fake News Detector" to Champions' "AI Ethics Capstone Audit" — students learn to think critically about what AI says and why.

📖 Age-appropriate at every level
Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

Flexible plans for every family and every learner. Online and in-person options available.

🎓 First Class is Completely FREE

No payment. No commitment. Just bring your child and let them experience BrightBrains for themselves. If they love it — and they will — enroll from the second class.

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🌱 Seedlings

Discovery Plan

Ages 5–7 · Online or In-Person
$ 119 / month
Part 1: 8 wks · Part 2: 8 wks
  • Part 1: AI Emotion Mirror, Talking Robot, Sorting Game
  • Part 2: Dream Robot, AI Storybook, AI Art Gallery
  • 4 sessions/month · 1 hr each
  • Certificate after each part
  • Parent Demo Day at end of each part
  • First class FREE — no payment today
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🚀 Champions (Teen)

Creator Plan

Ages 14–17 · Online or In-Person
$ 219 / month
Part 1: 12 wks · Part 2: 12 wks
  • Part 1: AI Assistant, Image Recognition, Data Dashboard
  • Part 2: AI for Good, Hackathon, Live GitHub Portfolio
  • 4 sessions/month · 2.5 hrs each
  • Python, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, GitHub
  • AI Engineer + AI Innovator dual certificates
  • Mentor eligibility for top performers
  • First class FREE — no payment today
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🚀 Champions — Adult Track

Part 1 (12 wks): AI Workflow Audit, AI-powered Content Creator, domain-specific AI tool.  Part 2 (12 wks): Capstone project, present to industry panel, publish live portfolio. Flexible evening & weekend scheduling. Graduates receive the Professional AI Practitioner credential.

💼 Business & Ops 🏥 Healthcare 📚 Education 🎨 Creative Industries
$279/month
First class FREE
Enroll as Adult →
Online vs In-Person: Online classes are $20–$30/month lower than listed prices.  |  Sibling Discount: 15% off for a second child in the same family.  |  School Partnerships: Bulk pricing available — contact us.
Parent Stories

What parents are saying

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He used to only play games. Now he builds them. After just 8 weeks, my 10-year-old explained to me how Netflix knows what to recommend. I was completely speechless.

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Rachel S.
Parent, Lansdale PA · Explorers Level
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My daughter demo'd her Mood Mirror at her birthday party and every parent in the room wanted to enroll their child. She's 9. The confidence she has now is unbelievable.

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Patricia N.
Parent, Blue Bell PA · Explorers Level
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My son walked into his college interview and demo'd an AI he built at BrightBrains. He talked about it for 20 minutes. He got in. Worth every dollar, a hundred times over.

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Andrew M.
Parent, North Wales PA · Champions Level

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