Full course description
Program Overview
The Paul English Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute (PEAAII) at the University of Massachusetts Boston is launching its AI Summer Camp from July 27 to August 28, 2026, a five-week, project-based program where students of all backgrounds build skills in areas like machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, generative AI, robotics, and AI ethics. Through a hybrid format and faculty mentorship, students progress from foundational concepts to hands-on, portfolio-ready projects in a real research environment. The program concludes with the final day “AI in ONE Day” event on August 28th, where students present their work, with no prior programming experience required.
Program Details
The AI Institute Summer Camp follows a hybrid format, with in-person sessions on Mondays and Fridays at the University of Massachusetts Boston and virtual sessions Tuesday through Thursday on Zoom. This format is designed to provide flexibility for families while still giving students meaningful in-person engagement with faculty, mentors, and peers.
Program Length: 5 weeks (weekly enrollment option available)
Dates: July 27 – August 28, 2026
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
What students can expect?
- Mondays: In-person welcome, community building, technical setup, and one-on-one support with professors and PhD student mentors.
- Tuesday through Thursday: Virtual instruction and guided activities, including daily 3-hour lectures led by professors who are AI leaders, daily 3-hour lab sessions led by PhD student mentors, and daily 2-hour guided practice supported by AI Institute assistants and high school student assistants.
- Fridays: In-person wrap-up, project presentations, evaluation, collaborative activities, and community learning.
Lunch provided on all in-person days.
Students may register for one week or up to five weeks, depending on their interests and availability. Each week features a different AI topic led by faculty.
Registration is offered on a rolling basis and is subject to space availability. Each week is capped at 20 students.
Payment Policy
Payment confirms your student's registration for the selected program week or event.
Because payments are processed through the university payment system, all payments are non-refundable. Please review your selection carefully before submitting payment.