"AI is the future for children—and children are the future of AI."

Prof. Xiaoyi Lu, Initiator and Funder of Deep Learn Academy

Deep Learn
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Give your children a head start in AI by enrolling them in Deep Learn Academy. They will learn foundational concepts in AI that is both fun and impactful. Apply today to our free course and spark your child's interest for AI!

Deep Learn Academy is dedicated to teaching children how to use and understand cutting-edge AI technology via exciting hands-on projects, sparking a critical interest in AI at an early stage.

Provide your children with the head start necessary to foster a strong interest in one of the state-of-the-art fields in computer science: AI!

AI is an advanced topic, but with our skilled teaching cohort, your child can obtain strong foundational knowledge in AI.

Our program is catered to younger students, and provides fun and engaging experiences that is memorable and possibly career defining! We list the benefits of joining our course below:

By the end of the course, we will host an event for students to present their AI projects. Parents/guardians are invited!

Why is it important for children to learn AI?

AI is one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving fields—not just in computer science, but across nearly every discipline. As AI becomes a core part of today’s classrooms, now is the perfect time to give your child a head start. At Deep Learn Academy, students explore foundational AI topics such as computer vision, robotics navigation, and large language models. Equip your child with the skills and confidence to become a leader in tomorrow’s world of innovation.

  1. Self Driving Cars

    Students gain hands-on experience with the AI systems driving today’s autonomous vehicles.

  2. Video Game AI

    Build your own game-playing AI — a fun and interactive lesson your child will love!

  3. Large Language Models

    Introduce your child to the world of conversational AI by building chatbots!

Our Sponsors

PADSYS
UCM

If you are interested in sponsoring the Deep Learn Academy, please feel free to contact us.

Contact Us!

Organizers:PADSYS – at UC Merced

Experienced instructors from our research lab are dedicated to creating a fun, supportive, and engaging learning environment for your child. Our carefully selected mentors tailor their guidance to meet each student's academic needs, ensuring an inclusive and interactive experience. At PADSYS, we take pride in our strong track record of student success and active involvement in advanced topics—across all age and skill levels. This summer, your child will join a talented and motivated cohort, ready to explore the frontiers of AI and technology.

More about PADSYS

Our Team

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Xiaoyi Lu

Associate Professor

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Darren Ng

PhD Student

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Adam Weingram

PhD Student

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Aryana Nemum

UG Student

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Jayesh Chaudhary

UG Student

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Still Ben Cabal

UG Student

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Jasleen Bhandal

UG Student

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Nachiket Bidarkundi

HS Student