Turn Your Ideas into Reality this Summer at Omaha's Most Hands-On AI Summer Program

The NextGen AI Studio: From Learners to Creators is designed to introduce artificial intelligence concepts to students in high school through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Our curriculum makes complex AI concepts accessible and relevant to young learners, preparing them for a future where AI literacy will be as essential as digital literacy is today.
 

Through a combination of creative projects, collaborative challenges, and expert guidance, students will develop computational thinking skills, understand AI fundamentals, and explore the ethical implications of these powerful technologies. Our approach emphasizes learning by doing, with students creating their own AI-powered applications and solutions.
 

Program overview:

• Who: High school students who want to innovate and are at least 16 years of age
• When: 6 weeks | June 1–July 10, 2026 (break for July 4th weekend!)
• Times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Where: UNO's Peter Kiewit Institute for the in-person option
• Format: Hybrid (online or in-person)
• Cost: $250/week ($1,500 total) with three flexible payment plans

Limited financial aid is available to applicants. Apply by February 22, 2026. for priority consideration for financial aid.