Beyond ChatGPT: Why AI for Kids Matters

Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just the next big thing, it’s the world our children are growing up in. From the way we communicate and learn, to how we create and work, AI is reshaping every corner of society.  And for the next generation, understanding AI isn’t optional, it’s absolutely essential.

This winter, Pure Minds Academy is proud to launch the School of AI at our 2025 Winter Camps, giving children aged 7–14 the opportunity to learn, create and innovate with AI in ways that go far beyond just typing prompts into ChatGPT.

Preparing Kids for a Future Powered by AI

AI is already embedded in our daily lives, from smart home assistants and recommendation systems to autonomous vehicles and medical breakthroughs. But today’s children won’t just be using these technologies; they’ll be the ones shaping them.

Here’s why early AI education matters:

• Future Readiness: AI fluency is becoming as essential as reading, writing and maths. Introducing kids to AI early prepares them to lead in tomorrow’s world.
• Critical Thinking & Digital Literacy: Beyond using AI tools, children need to understand how intelligent systems work. This empowers them to question, create and innovate.
• From Users to Creators: Kids who learn how AI is built aren’t passive consumers, they become problem-solvers and inventors.
• Ethical Awareness: AI raises big questions about fairness, privacy and society.  Teaching children to think critically about technology gives them the tools to shape it responsibly.

Beyond ChatGPT: Real AI Skills for the Real World

While tools like ChatGPT are powerful, they’re just one part of a much bigger AI landscape. Our School of AI bootcamps are designed to give students a hands-on understanding of how intelligent systems are created and applied.

For ages 7–9, the focus is on playful discovery through creation:

• Build coding projects that can detect faces, objects and emotions.
• Experiment with AI image and music generation.
• Learn the foundations of prompt engineering in a fun, age-appropriate way.

Download the full 7–9 camp schedule

For ages 10–14, students will:

• Explore machine learning through platforms like PictBlox.
• Train and test their own AI models.
• Build smart agents that respond to real-world scenarios.
• Create AI-powered images, stories and projects that combine creativity and code.

Download the full 10–14 camp schedule

Designed for Learning, Built for Confidence

Our bootcamps combine hands-on learning, structured discovery and creativity.

• Practical Skills: Kids build, train and apply AI models.
• Conceptual Understanding: They learn the “why” behind the technology.
• Safe & Supportive: Expert instructors guide every step in an inspiring, age-appropriate environment.
• Tangible Outcomes: Students leave camp with real projects they can showcase, from trained AI models to creative applications.

And just as importantly, these camps are designed to ignite curiosity, so children see AI not as something distant or intimidating, but as a set of tools they can use to shape their own ideas and future.

Why Parents and Schools Trust Pure Minds Academy

• Proven Educational Experience: Years of delivering world-class STEM and future-skills programmes.
• Curriculum That Grows With Your Child: Age-specific pathways that balance fun and rigour.
• A Global Perspective: Our curriculum reflects the rapid technological shifts shaping education and work around the world.
• Ethical and Creative Approach: We’re not just teaching kids to use technology, we’re teaching them to understand and lead with it.

Enrolment Now Open for Winter 2025

The School of AI Winter Bootcamp is more than a holiday camp. It’s a launchpad for the next generation of problem solvers, innovators and critical thinkers.

📅 Winter 2025
📍 Pure Minds Academy
🧠 Ages 7–9 and 10–14
⏰ Daily 9:30 am – 2:00 pm (drop-off from 8:30 am)

Spaces are limited to ensure the best hands-on experience.

Learn more and register here