Now Enrolling · Summer 2026

Machine Learning &
AI Foundations Summer Camp

A 2-week residential program on the UC Berkeley campus. Master Python, ML math, neural networks, and build a real hardware/software capstone project — led by UCSD instructor Mr. Mauro.

July 26 – August 7, 2026
Towle Hall, UC Berkeley
Grades 10–12
Residential Camp
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About the Program

Where AI Theory Meets Real Hardware

Join us for an extraordinary learning journey at UC Berkeley. Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing industries worldwide — from healthcare and finance to entertainment and education — and is becoming an essential skill for the future workforce.

This two-week summer camp offers intensive instruction with mornings focused on core ML theory and afternoons dedicated to hands-on hardware and software projects, culminating in an FPGA emulation capstone on a Basys 3 board.

Camp Lead Instructor
Mr. Mauro
Mr. Mauro
UCSD Instructor · Canyon Crest Academy

Mr. Mauro currently teaches Computer Science, Machine Learning, and Digital Electronic Circuit Design. He founded NexStream Technical Education to provide enrichment opportunities in these areas for professionals looking to advance their skill sets.

He received his engineering degree and then spent over 20 years in the high-tech industry as a hardware, software, and systems designer at Qualcomm Inc. with 20+ patents.

🏆 In 2019, 12 of his students were accepted to MIT.
Curriculum

What You'll Learn

Week 1 · Foundations
  • →Python essentials: OOP, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib
  • →Digital logic: Boolean functions, combinational & sequential circuits
  • →ML math: linear algebra, matrix operations, derivatives
  • →Exploratory data analysis & descriptive statistics
Week 2 · ML & Capstone
  • →Regression, clustering, and neural networks
  • →Hardware Description Language (HDL) & FPGA design
  • →Capstone: FPGA emulation on Basys 3 board
  • →Outstanding students may receive a recommendation letter
Mornings
Theory, lectures & concept instruction
Afternoons
Hands-on hardware & software projects
Weekends
Trips to Stanford & San Francisco
Tools & Platforms
Python 3 Google Colab / Jupyter Tinkercad Vivado EDAplayground Basys 3 FPGA GitHub
Prerequisites

What You Should Know Coming In

🧮
Algebra 2 (minimum)
Comfort with linear equations, matrices, and basic functions.
⚡
Basic Boolean Logic
Familiarity with AND, OR, NOT gate logic is helpful.
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Python Familiarity
Some prior Python exposure required. Pre-assessment provided.
Pricing

Program Tuition

Enroll early to secure the best rate. Spots fill quickly.

Early Bird
Enroll & pay before April 1, 2026
🇺🇸 US Students
Residential
$6,300
Commuter
$3,900
🌍 International Students
Residential
$8,000
Commuter
$5,300
Regular
Enroll April 1 – May 31, 2026
🇺🇸 US Students
Residential
$6,800
Commuter
$4,300
🌍 International Students
Residential
$8,800
Commuter
$5,900
🎁 $500 Discount — Two Ways to Save
Sibling Discount: $500 off for the 2nd or 3rd student from the same family enrolling in the same camp.
Returning Student Discount: $500 off for a student returning to the same camp they previously attended.
Resources

Program Materials & Videos

Syllabus & Python Pre-Assessment YouTube: 2026 Summer Program Overview YouTube: 2025 Summer Program Overview YouTube: Info Session View Student Feedback (Trustpilot)
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