Project Readiness Bootcamp · 4 Weeks · Grades 6–12

In 4 weeks, find the right project direction — and build a personal roadmap.

The Project Readiness Bootcamp helps students explore project directions, identify skill gaps, review sample projects, and leave with a written Project Readiness Report.

Project Readiness Report
Recommended pathway
Parent meeting

Book a Free Project Path Consultation See the 4-Week Schedule

Standard pricing from $780 for small-group cohorts. $500 credit toward long-term mentorship if your child continues within 14 days.

What the Bootcamp Is

A short planning program — not another long course.

In 4 weeks, the Bootcamp answers the four questions parents care about most before committing to a long-term path.

What project direction fits this student? — based on background, interests, and goals.
What skills are missing? — a concrete gap analysis, not generic advice.
Which track should they enter next? — Foundation, AI Software, Robotics, or directly into Mentorship.
Is the student ready for mentorship? — an honest readiness call.

Bootcamp vs Mentorship

Two different programs for two different purposes. Most families do one, not both.

Bootcamp

4 weeks — short planning program
Find the right project direction
Assess readiness and skill gaps
Create a written Project Readiness Report
Decide the next step (Foundation, Track, or Mentorship)

Mentorship

6–8 months — full project build
Execute the roadmap, ship a real project
Weekly mentor + monthly senior review
Create the final portfolio package
Prepare presentation and competition materials

Bootcamp finds the right project. Mentorship builds it. Students with strong existing background can skip the Bootcamp and enter mentorship directly after a free Project Path Consultation.

Who It's For

Is the Bootcamp right for your child?

Has interests but no clear project direction yet
Has some coding or robotics exposure but doesn't know what to build
Parent wants to understand realistic project options before enrolling
Student may want mentorship but readiness is unclear
A busy 10th or 11th grader considering an 8-month customized project

Not sure? Book the free Project Path Consultation first — if Bootcamp is the right fit, we'll recommend it. If not, we'll point your child to a more direct path.

What Students Complete

The Project Readiness Report

A written, mentor-reviewed document delivered at the end of Week 4 — the foundation for every decision that follows.

Background and interest discovery
Strong project case studies reviewed
Project idea and feasibility review with 1–2 concrete examples
Skill gaps and a plan to close them
Personal roadmap (which Foundation modules, Track modules, or whether to skip ahead)
Readiness call for long-term mentorship
Final parent meeting to walk through the report

The 4-Week Schedule

Week by week

Small-group workshops (60 min), 1-on-1 mentor check-ins (30 min), and guided independent work (30 min). Total: 2 hours per week.

Week 1

Background and Interest Discovery

Students identify current skills, interests, project goals, possible directions, and realistic time commitment.

Deliverables Student profile · interest map · initial project direction list

Week 2

Strong Project Case Studies

Students analyze real project examples to learn what makes a project strong — problem, user, dataset or hardware, methods, results, and presentation.

Deliverables Project case analysis · 1–2 possible project directions for your child

Week 3

Project Idea and Feasibility

Students learn to turn an interest into a workable project idea by analyzing problem, user, dataset or hardware, technical method, evaluation, and feasibility.

Deliverables Project proposal draft · skill gap analysis · feasibility review

Week 4

Project Roadmap and Parent Report

Students complete a personalized roadmap. Mentor writes the final Project Readiness Report. Parent meeting walks through the recommendation.

Deliverables Final project direction · recommended learning path · Project Readiness Report · parent meeting

Want to see specific examples of strong projects? Browse Student Projects →

Pricing

Transparent pricing

Two formats, plus a credit that rewards families who continue.

Format	Investment
Standard small-group Bootcamp	$780 (range $700–$1,000)
Premium 1-on-1 Project Readiness	Custom

Bootcamp-to-Mentorship Bridge

If your child enrolls in long-term project mentorship within 14 days of finishing the Bootcamp, $500 of the Bootcamp fee is applied to the mentorship fee.

What Happens After Bootcamp

Five possible next steps

The Bootcamp recommends one of five paths. The exact choice depends on your child's project direction, readiness, and timeline.

Foundation Program

Build core Python, data, and project skills before entering a Track. Best for students new to coding or AI.

AI Software & Data Science Program

Build AI, ML, data science, or LLM apps with existing Python basics.

AI-Powered Robotics & Physical AI Program

Sensors, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, computer vision, and edge AI for hands-on builders.

8-Month Project Mentorship

For students ready to plan, build, document, and present a real portfolio-grade project end-to-end.

Short Portfolio Sprint

For students who already have a partly-built project — a focused 4–8 week sprint to finish, document, and prepare for submission.

Set Expectations

What's included — and what's not

Included

Four weekly small-group workshops (60 min each)
Four 1-on-1 mentor check-ins (30 min each)
Four guided work sessions (30 min each)
Project case-study analysis using real AmeriDuo project examples
Project idea generation and feasibility review
Written Project Readiness Report
Final parent meeting to walk through the report

Not included

Full project build (that happens in mentorship or Track modules)
Complete technical implementation
Hardware purchases or kit setup
Competition strategy execution
Dataset collection or labeling

Have other questions? See the full FAQ →

Ready to find out what your child should build?

Start with a free 30-minute Project Path Consultation. If the Bootcamp is the right fit, we'll reserve a seat in the next cohort. If not, we'll recommend a more direct path.

Book a Free Project Path Consultation