This program has finished

The Summer 2026 camp ran in August and is complete. The next cohort is 7 Saturdays from Sat, Sep 19, 12:00pm – 2:00pm, for ages 1116 in Irvine.

2026 Summer ProgramGrades 6–12· Middle & High School
Grades 6–8: Aug 1 · 10am–11:30am | Aug 3–8 · 9am–12pmGrades 9–12: Aug 1 · 10am–11:30am | Aug 3–8 · 1pm–4pm

Nurture.
Inspire.
Empower with AI.

The same values that drive great music and dance — applied to the most powerful technology our kids will grow up with. Here, kids don't just use AI. They learn to direct it. No coding required.

FreeIntro Lesson — Watch Right Now

No account needed. See exactly what your child will learn.

“AI literacy isn't about coding — it's about thinking clearly, creatively, and responsibly.”
Core Mission
Program Pillars

FOUR PILLARS OF AI FLUENCY

01🧠

Understand

How AI really works — no black boxes, real science explained simply

02🎨

Learn to Create

How to direct AI to make text, images, audio & video projects

03🎯

Direct

Learn to ask better questions and shape what AI gives back

04🛡️

Reflect

Ethics, bias, and how to use AI with care

Outcomes

WHAT YOUR CHILD WALKS AWAY WITH

Middle School

Grades 6–8
  • Confidence to direct AI on their own
  • A creative portfolio of projects designed using AI techniques
  • Real prompting skills that actually work
  • A critical eye for what AI gets right and wrong
  • Safe, responsible habits they'll carry for life

High School

Grades 9–12
  • AI fluency that follows them into any career
  • A capstone project they're proud to show
  • The skills to build their own automations and workflows
  • A grounded sense of right and wrong while using AI
  • A real foundation if they want to go deeper into Computer Science or AI later
Summer Program Details

DATES · COST · LOCATION

Middle School

Grades 6–8

Orientation & Kickoff

Saturday, August 1

10:00am – 11:30am

6-Day Program

Monday – Saturday, August 3–8

9:00am – 12:00pm

High School

Grades 9–12

Orientation & Kickoff

Saturday, August 1

10:00am – 11:30am

6-Day Program

Monday – Saturday, August 3–8

1:00pm – 4:00pm

Cost

Free Program

There is no tuition or program fee — this program is completely free to attend.

$25 Registration Deposit

A refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. Fully refunded upon successful completion of the 7-day program.

Location

OCMD

17620 Fitch, Irvine, CA 92614

AI Fluency 4D Framework

The four dimensions of working fluently with AI.

Delegation

When & how to use AI

Description

Craft precise prompts

Discernment

Evaluate AI outputs

Diligence

Use AI responsibly

What’s Next

JOIN THE NEXT COHORT

No coding, no prior AI experience — and everything your child needs to dive in is provided.

7 Saturdays from Sat, Sep 19 · OCMD, Irvine12:00pm – 2:00pm · ages 1116
Register for the next cohort

Registration is handled by OC Music & Dance, who host the classes. See the full schedule first.