Tomorrow’s Tech Leaders Start Here.
Making technology accessible to every curious mind.
Akaedia is a fiscally sponsored program of Empowerment Works, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to driving sustainable community development. Akaedia's mission is to close the digital education gap by offering hands-on STEM tech camps for youth ages 11–15. Through engaging, project-based learning, we equip young minds with the skills, confidence, and creativity to thrive in a rapidly evolving, tech-driven world.
Explore Our Tech Camps
AI Adventures - Intro to Machine Learning
This camp will introduce students to the cutting-edge tools and platforms in AI, enabling them to design and deploy their own AI model. Through this, they'll gain insights into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Students will construct machine learning models that use image and text recognition within a block-based coding software.
Build Your Own Python Game
This camp dives into the world of Python programming, guiding students through the process of crafting their own games using one of the most widely used programming languages in the world. Through hands-on experience, students will learn essential coding concepts. They'll explore how to build interactive, visually engaging games while developing problem-solving and computational thinking skills. By the end of the camp, students will not only understand the foundations of Python, but also leave with playable projects they can continue to build on and share.
ROBLOX® Makers
Step into the world of game design with Roblox Makers, an exciting course where creativity meets technology. Using ROBLOX® Studio, the same development platform used by professional ROBLOX® creators, students will learn the fundamentals of 3D game development as they build immersive environments, design and animate unique characters, create interactive adventures, and explore game mechanics and storytelling through engaging, hands-on projects.
3D Game Design with Unity
Unity is one of the gaming industry's leading platforms for game development. Students will conceptualize and create their very own 3D game, learning the intricacies of game design and development. In this course, aspiring game designers will learn level editing, 3D modeling, impactful gameplay creation, as well as how to utilize scripts and variables.
Create Your Own Adventure Game
Create your own Adventure game in this unique course where your imagination takes center stage, blending classic storytelling with animation techniques and coding. Begin with a concept, design original characters, and craft multiple story endings that respond to player choices. Students will learn how to build interactive, text-based adventure games using variables, conditional logic, images, HTML, CSS, and Twine scripting syntax.
Multiplayer Battle Royale
In Multiplayer Battle Royale, students will develop their own competitive multiplayer game using Unity, the industry-standard software for professional 3D game development. Learn how to design a one-of-a-kind magical level, build and customize 3D models, and program spell-casting mechanics with your very own enchanted wand. Throughout the course, students will collaborate to create immersive, fast-paced battle maps, culminating in an epic showdown where all student-designed arenas are combined into a single master game.
Become a Counselor
Are you passionate about technology and education? At Akaedia, our camp counselors are at the heart of everything we do—bringing our mission to life through hands-on learning experiences that empower the next generation.
Our tech camps run throughout the summer and fall. Whether you're a technologist, educator, student, or industry professional, this is your opportunity to inspire young learners and make a meaningful impact. We provide training, ongoing support, and stipends—just bring your energy, passion, and drive to lead.
Join us at Akaedia, and help us inspire young minds.
FAQs
When and where will the camps be held?
Akaedia operates camps during the summer and fall seasons. Currently, Akaedia is operates camps in the in San Francisco CA region, including Downtown SF, Oakland, and South Bay. Our partner schools and education center provide the computer labs for us to operate our camps.
What is the age group of the students?
The camps are designed for students ages 11-15.
How long are the camp?
Akaedia offers 4 weeks (2 sessions per week) and 8 weeks (1 session per week) camps. Each session is about 1.5 hours.
How to enroll?
Enrollment is primarily coordinated through the school or education center partnering with Akaedia as well as through open enrollement by reaching out to us.
What is the cost of enrollment?
Akaedia offers paid camps as well as no cost camps to qualifying families.
Building Tomorrow’s Tech Leaders Today
We’re building a community of young innovators—one camp at a time. Akaedia’s free tech camps are designed to equip students ages 11–15 with the tools they need to thrive in a tech-driven world. Hands-on projects, expert instructors, and no prior experience required.