AI, robotics, and programming, taught by engineers.
Our AI and coding programs give students in grades 5 through 12 fluency in Python, real machine learning concepts, and the kind of project-based work that translates into school competitions and college applications.
AI Coding Program for Kids.
A fun, future-focused program designed to spark curiosity and build real-world tech skills in young minds. Through playful coding in Scratch, hands-on robotics, and easy-to-grasp AI concepts, kids learn to create, think critically, and understand the technology shaping our world. In eight engaging Sunday sessions, students build games, train real AI models, and program a robotic pet.
- Age group
- 11 to 14 years old
- Schedule
- 8 sessions, every Sunday 5:00 to 6:00 PM
- Starts
- March 1, 2026
- Format
- Live online, in person, or hybrid
- Tech tools
- Scratch, Machine Learning for Kids, Petoi Robot Dog
- Level
- Beginner-friendly, no prior coding required
Four tracks woven through every session.
Students leave with concrete skills, not just exposure. Each track is reinforced through projects they can demo to family and teachers.
- 1
Scratch coding fundamentals
Build interactive games and animations while learning core programming concepts: loops, if/else statements, and variables.
- 2
Real AI models
Train and test machine learning models for image and voice recognition using Machine Learning for Kids.
- 3
Robotics with Petoi
Program a Petoi robot dog to walk, dance, and respond to its environment using onboard sensors.
- 4
Creative tech challenges
Build confidence and creativity through challenges that connect code to real outcomes students can see and demo.
Five projects, demo-ready.
Every project is something a student can show off to parents, friends, and teachers. Real outcomes beat tutorials every time.
Bug Exterminator Game
Fast-paced coding project with score tracking and motion. Students learn event handling and game loops.
Platformer Game
Create gravity and movement using custom blocks. Introduces physics-style logic and state.
Build Your Own Song
Compose original music with Scratch's audio toolkit. Sequencing, loops, and timing as creative tools.
AI Detector & Voice Game
Train models to tell apples from tomatoes and play games using voice commands. Introduces classification and confidence scores.
Petoi Dance Battle
Code a robotic pet to show off tricks, react to sensors, and compete in a dance-off. Capstone for the robotics track.
Screen time with a purpose.
Limited spots available. Empower your child to become a future tech creator, not just a consumer.
- Safe, supervised, screen time with a purpose
- Sparks interest in STEM through real-world tools
- Builds logical thinking, creativity, and problem solving
- Led by instructors who love teaching kids and explain the why, not just the how
- Beginner-friendly with no prior coding experience required
Archimedes School's AI and robotics programs serve students in grades 5 through 12 across the Eastside, including Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Woodinville, Sammamish, and families throughout the Lake Washington School District. Online students join the same live sessions from anywhere in the country.
Common questions
- What ages can take the AI and robotics program?
- We teach AI, programming, and robotics for students in grades 5 through 12. Tracks are differentiated by experience and grade level, from beginner Python for younger middle school students to project-based AI work for high schoolers.
- Do students need prior coding experience?
- No prior experience required. Students who already code are placed into a more advanced track. We start where each student actually is, not at a fixed level.
- What programming language do students learn?
- Primarily Python, since it is the standard language for AI and machine learning work. Some tracks also include JavaScript for web projects and visual block-based environments for younger students.
- What kinds of projects do students build?
- Real projects: image classifiers, chatbots, web apps, simple machine learning models, and robotics builds. The goal is projects students can demo to teachers, parents, and college admissions readers.
- Are the AI and robotics classes in person or online?
- Both. In-person classes meet at our Redmond center. Online classes meet via Zoom with the same instructors and the same project work.
Save a seat for spring.
Spots fill quickly. Tell us your child's age and experience and we'll confirm availability and next steps.