Camp · STEM · Ages 16–18
Directory · United States · Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh
▌ STEM · Ages 16–18

AI Scholars

Oakland

The AI Scholars program at Carnegie Mellon University offers high school students an intensive, hands-on introduction to artificial intelligence through lect...

▌ Editor's read The AI Scholars program is an intensive, three-week residential program for high school students, hosted by Carnegie Mellon University. It focuses on providing a deep dive into artificial intelligence through a blend of lectures, hands-on labs, and a final project. The program is specifically designed for students with a strong interest in computer science and mathematics, requiring prior experience in Python programming. As a university-run program, it is not accredited by the ACA. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program emphasizes a rigorous academic environment. Google reviews for Carnegie Mellon University generally reflect a positive academic experience, with a rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,500 reviews, though specific reviews for the AI Scholars program are not readily available. The program's website highlights the opportunity to learn from CMU faculty and researchers, providing a significant academic advantage.
⌬
University programRun by an academic institution
Shortlist in planner → Visit website

Who thrives here Ages 16–18

AI Scholars serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in stem, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 16–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about AI Scholars

What ages does AI Scholars accept?
AI Scholars is open to children ages 16–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
What are AI Scholars's hours?
AI Scholars runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs AI Scholars?
AI Scholars is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does AI Scholars provide lunch?
AI Scholars does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does AI Scholars compare to other stem camps in Pittsburgh?
AI Scholars is one of 33 stem camps in Pittsburgh that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

Planning guides

Editorial checklists to use before you compare AI Scholars with other camps.

Browse similar camps

Indexable directory cuts for families comparing AI Scholars against nearby options.

Camps near here

Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside AI Scholars.