Northern Lights
AI Summer Camp
Learn AI from scratch through real-world challenges — decode NYC taxi patterns, uncover the science behind happiness, and build tools to diagnose disease. Then step back to ask: what makes us human? Through bonfire debates and stargazing, discover what AI can’t replace.
Academic Excellence
Learn from experts and gain industry insights
Open to All Experience Levels
No prior skills? No problem. Join us!
Start Small, Dream Big
Open to all high school students
dr. anh cao, northern lights AI summer camp director
Message from the Director
In an age where AI threatens to replace many future jobs, we also face a timeless question with renewed urgency: What makes us human? What qualities, experiences, or values can never be replicated by a machine?
I believe the answer lies in what I call the “human touch”—not only the physical presence we bring, but also the intangible values that define us: our emotions, empathy, relationships, creativity, and faith.
That’s why our camp goes beyond just coding and AI projects. Our camp is one of the few that blends AI education with arts and emotional intelligence. We host debates around the bonfire. We stargaze, paint, play music, and dance. Through these activities, we encourage students to reconnect with their humanity and imagine futures where their uniquely human intelligence matters most.
Who Can Join
High school students
Open to students currently in Grades 9–12
Personal Laptop Required
Bring your own device—or request one from us
All Levels Welcome
Beginner to advanced—everyone belongs
A Summer of Learning and Innovation!
Join a transformative experience where knowledge meets innovation. Learn from industry experts, engage in hands-on projects, and explore AI-driven solutions.
01
Core Data Analysis & ML Fundamentals
July 21st - July 27th
Dive into realworld transportation data, visualize hotspots, and identify patterns that shape the city’s pulse.
Extracurricular activities:
- Welcome cocktail party
- Karaoke night
Learn to clean and transform retail data to uncover hidden insights and build sales forecasting skills used by major companies.
Extracurricular activities:
- Discussion over bonfire – “Why does higher education matter in the era of AI?”
Build an AI-powered image classifier to identify plant diseases, a critical skill for sustainable agriculture.
Extracurricular activities:
- Microscope Night – Seeing the unseeable
Create an intelligent chatbot that answers questions about products using cutting-edge Language Models.
Extracurricular activities:
- Star-gazing – Appreciate the Unknown
Explore the factors that contribute to national happiness and build a predictive model to estimate happiness scores.
Extracurricular activities:
- Paint Night
02
AI Applications & Hackathon
July 28th - August 2nd
Fine-tune pretrained models for leaf disease detection and design a web interface for instant diagnosis.
Extracurricular activities:
- Discussion over bonfire – “Humanity – What can’t be replaced by AI?”
Master time series analysis techniques to forecast air passenger traffic and predict future trends.
Extracurricular activities:
- Drumming Class
Learn to identify and address bias in AI models, ensuring fairness and ethical considerations in algorithms.
Extracurricular activities:
- Bowling Night
Put your new skills to the test in an exciting hackathon, where you’ll collaborate to build AI solutions for real-world problems and create positive community impact.
- Public presentation and Award Ceremony
Secure Your Spot & Foster Innovation!
Tuition & Scholarships
If applying for a scholarship, please upload a Statement of Purpose explaining your interest in the program and how it aligns with your goals.
Day Camp
Includes:
- Lunch
$1,500
Residential Camp
Includes:
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dorm
- Activities
$3,600
Scholarships Available
We believe that financial barriers shouldn’t stand in the way
Tuition and Dates
|
Tuition Type |
Start Date |
DAY CAMP STUDENT |
RESIDENTIAL CAMP STUDENT |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Early Registration |
April 1st |
$1,200 |
$3,000 |
|
Regular Registration |
June 1st |
$1,500 |
$3,600 |
|
Late Registration |
July 1st |
$1,800 |
$4,000 |
We believe that financial barriers shouldn’t stand in the way of passionate, driven minds eager to explore AI. Merit-based scholarships are available for students who demonstrate creativity, dedication, and a thirst for knowledge.