The Hive Sai Kung – AI Coding (6-10 years old) – Level 1
A fun first step into AI for curious young minds.
Perfect for parents who want their child to move from passive screen time to creative tech time. Children aged 6–10 explore AI through hands-on projects that build confidence, creativity, and practical digital skills.
6–10 years old
8 week in-person classes
Tuesdays • 18:00–19:00
The Hive Sai Kung
Why parents like this course
Structured, practical, engaging, and designed for real beginners.
Indoor Lounge • 5 Tai Mong Tsai Rd
Ready to reserve a place?
Places are limited.
No previous coding experience required
Taught by an experienced AI educator
Lefteris Ntaflos, PhD is Founder & CEO of Grand Slam I.T. and a Part-Time Lecturer at HKUST, bringing both academic depth and practical teaching experience.
Course schedule
May 19, 2026
Tuesdays • 18:00–19:00
8 weeks
| Session | Date | Day | Time (HK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 19, 2026 | Tuesday | 18:00–19:00 |
| 2 | May 26, 2026 | Tuesday | 18:00–19:00 |
| 3 | June 2, 2026 | Tuesday | 18:00–19:00 |
| 4 | June 9, 2026 | Tuesday | 18:00–19:00 |
| 5 | June 16, 2026 | Tuesday | 18:00–19:00 |
| 6 | June 23, 2026 | Tuesday | 18:00–19:00 |
| 7 | June 30, 2026 | Tuesday | 18:00–19:00 |
| 8 | July 7, 2026 | Tuesday | 18:00–19:00 |
What your child will learn
Over 8 weekly sessions, children explore how AI works in everyday life and then use beginner-friendly tools to build projects of their own. The aim is to make technology feel creative, exciting, and accessible.
What children can create
- Simple image-recognition activities
- Voice- or sound-responsive projects
- Interactive games and creative AI experiments
- Digital art and storytelling activities
8-week curriculum
Each week builds confidence step by step, so children keep learning while feeling supported and successful.
Week 1: AI is everywhere around us
- Discover where AI appears in everyday life
- Explore smart devices, games, and apps in a child-friendly way
- Complete a first beginner coding activity
- Start thinking like a young AI creator
Week 2: Teaching AI to learn
- Learn how AI recognises patterns
- Train a simple model using examples
- Understand how AI improves with more data
- Create a first beginner recognition project
Week 3: Different ways AI can learn
- Explore different types of AI learning through games and activities
- Compare how AI can sort, predict, and adapt
- Experiment with fun digital challenges
Week 4: How AI makes decisions
- Learn simple logic and if-then thinking
- Build projects that respond to movement, expressions, or commands
- Understand how AI can make choices based on input
Week 5: Teaching AI to see
- Explore how AI recognises images, shapes, and patterns
- Build simple visual recognition activities
- Learn why good training examples matter
Week 6: AI creation workshop
- Create more advanced hands-on AI projects
- Experiment with sound, image, and movement recognition
- Test and improve projects through guided practice
Week 7: AI for real problems
- Think about how AI can help in everyday life
- Design simple solutions to child-friendly real-world challenges
- Turn creative ideas into project concepts
Week 8: Showcase and celebration
- Present completed projects with pride
- Share creations with classmates and families
- Celebrate progress, creativity, and confidence
Course features
Live instructor guidance
Children learn with real guidance and encouragement throughout the course, not through passive videos alone.
Child-friendly AI tools
Students use accessible tools such as Code.org, Scratch, and Teachable Machine in ways designed for beginners.
Project-based learning
Sessions are built around creating, testing, and improving projects so learning feels practical and rewarding.
Who this course is for
- Children aged 6–10 who are curious about technology
- Beginners with no previous coding experience
- Families looking for an age-appropriate AI course for kids in Sai Kung
- Parents who want their child to build confidence by creating with technology
The instructor
Lefteris Ntaflos, PhD
Dr. Lefteris Ntaflos is the Founder & CEO of Grand Slam I.T. and a Part-Time Lecturer at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, where he teaches Machine Learning Systems in the MSc AI and Entrepreneurship programme.
He combines strong academic expertise in AI with practical teaching experience, helping make advanced technology accessible, engaging, and age-appropriate for younger learners.
- PhD in Computer Science from HKUST
- Part-Time Lecturer in AI and machine learning at HKUST
- Experienced in teaching technology in a clear, practical, engaging way
Give your child a confident, creative start with AI.
Reserve a place in the next available class.
Parent FAQs
Does my child need any coding experience?
No. This Level 1 course is designed for complete beginners aged 6–10.
Is this course too advanced for younger children?
No. The course is taught in an age-appropriate, guided, hands-on way so children can learn by doing without feeling overwhelmed.
What will my child come away with?
Children finish the course with a stronger understanding of AI, greater confidence using digital tools, and beginner-friendly projects they can proudly share.
Why are spaces limited?
Places are kept limited so sessions stay engaging, supportive, and manageable for young learners.
Limited spots available. This course is a strong first step for parents who want their child to use technology creatively, confidently, and with purpose.
All tools used are age-appropriate and selected to make AI approachable, creative, and fun for young learners.
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 8 Lessons
- 60 Minutes
- Week 1: AI Is Everywhere Around Us! 🌟Develop fundamental understanding of AI through exciting, hands-on exploration while building enthusiasm for the creative possibilities of AI technology.1
- Week 2: Teaching AI to Learn Like We Do! 🎓Grasp fundamental machine learning concepts through direct experimentation with training your own simple AI models using intuitive, game-like interfaces.1
- Week 3: Different Ways AI Can Learn 🧪Discover different AI learning methods through engaging digital experiments that make abstract concepts concrete and understandable.1
- Week 4: How AI Makes Smart Decisions 🤔Understand AI decision-making through coding activities that emphasize logical thinking, cause-and-effect relationships, and conditional reasoning.1
- Week 5: Teaching AI to See and Recognize 👁️Understand computer vision and pattern recognition through hands-on activities that connect AI capabilities to their visual world and artistic expression.1
- Week 6: Advanced AI Creation Workshop 🛠️Apply accumulated knowledge to build sophisticated, personalized AI projects that demonstrate their growing expertise and creativity.1
- Week 7: AI Solutions for Real Problems 💡Apply design thinking to develop meaningful AI solution concepts while considering the real-world impact and benefits of AI technology.1
- Week 8: Showcase & Celebration Spectacular! 🏆Experience the complete project development cycle while building confidence in presenting technical work and celebrating your achievements as emerging AI creators.1
Requirements
- Laptop, iPad, or Tablet with Wi-Fi
- Web browser (Chrome or Safari recommended)
- No coding experience required
- No software installation needed
- No physical materials required
Features
- 100% browser-based activities (no downloads required)
- Real-time AI model creation and testing
- Child-friendly interfaces designed for young learners
- Progressive learning path from basic to advanced concepts
- Interactive webcam-based projects
- AI systems that respond to voice, images, and movements
- Small group instruction with personalized guidance
- Completion certificate after finishing all modules
Target audiences
- Children ages 6-10 years old
- Curious minds interested in technology
- Visual and hands-on learner
- Beginners with no prior coding experience
- Students looking for engaging STEM activities
- Young innovators who enjoy interactive challenges
- Parents seeking future-ready skills for their children