Ithaca Family Academy

“As you set out for Ithaca
hope your road is a long one,
full of adventure,
full of discovery.”

C. P. Cavafy

Empowering youth to explore the future and build the skills to thrive in the AI era.

Students exploring future technology and innovation

Explore the Future

From AI and engineering to entrepreneurship, our programs connect students with cutting-edge industries and real-world professionals.

Project-Based Learning

Students are project owners. Through hands-on learning they tackle real challenges, build prototypes, and present their work.

Students discussing AI ethics and social impact

Social Impact & AI Ethics

Students learn to use AI responsibly, cite properly, and build work that can be explained and defended. We value social impact and ethical technology use.

Our Programs

From electric vehicles to AI startups, our project-based programs connect students with real-world challenges and industry professionals.

Students working on electric vehicle challenge

EV Team

Design, build, and race electric vehicles while learning sustainable engineering and energy systems.

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AI Entrepreneurship Camp

Immerse in AI and entrepreneurship through mentorship, workshops, and real startup challenges.

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Elite Interviews

A research and documentary program where students investigate real-world issues through expert interviews, producing portfolio-ready reports and published documentaries.

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Overview of Ithaca Family Academy programs

Other Programs

Explore our full range including AI Pioneers Interview, Ithaca Night, and seasonal camps.

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Building something that matters

Students

Inspired through hands-on programs

Programs

From EV engineering to AI entrepreneurship

Mentors

Industry leaders guiding the next generation

Projects

Real-world challenges tackled by students

Featured

Meet with Dr. Reza Moridi

Our students sat down with Dr. Reza Moridi, former Ontario Minister of Research, Innovation and Science, for an exclusive interview on the future of AI and its impact on the next generation. He shared his vision for how young people can prepare for an AI-driven world and why programs like Ithaca are essential.