At 4C STEM Club, AI Explorer Program is an interactive, beginner-friendly program designed for students in grades 5–8 to dive into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence. Through live classes, guided discussions, and creative challenges, students discover how AI works, where it’s used, and how it’s shaping our future.
Each week introduces a new theme, ranging from AI fundamentals and generative AI to machine learning, ethics, AGI, and future careers. Participants will present their projects at a special showcase event in May 2026, sharing a real-world problem they identified and the AI-based solution they designed to address it.
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Program Schedule
The AI Explorers program runs from January through April 2026 in Buffalo Grove, with in-person practice sessions every Sunday from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Classes Dates: Jan 11, 18; Feb 22; Mar 1, 15, 22; April 12;
Presentation preparation dates: Apr 19, 26; May 3.
Final Presentation: May 16.
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Understand what Artificial Intelligence is and how it differs from human intelligence.
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Discover how AI evolved from problem-solving to content creation.
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Understand the concept of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and compare it to human intelligence.
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Explore future possible futures for superintelligent AI.
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Learn about real-world uses of AI in different fields.
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Understand fairness, bias, data privacy, and ethical AI use.
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Use AI ideas to solve real-world problems.
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The three sessions led by our club leads will guide students through preparing their presentation, including articulating the local problem they have selected and preparing them to present AI solution they will present at the final event.
Students will present their completed work to local leaders on May 16th at the final presentation event.
Complete AI Explorer Program Signup
Register here: https://forms.gle/TAh4L1Grod4LHv6v9
Once your registration is received, our club will contact you to guide you through the enrollment process. You will then receive additional details regarding program, session dates, and next steps.
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