Winter AI Camps

Overview

AlphaStar Winter AI Camp is a unique opportunity for interested and talented students to learn the fundamentals of AI during winter break. AI25F: Introduction to Data Science course is offered in online live and in-person settings.

NOTE: Registered students will receive an email one week in advance the camp regarding the necessary preparations.

Daily Schedule for Online Courses
9:00am – 10:30amMorning Class I
11:00am – 12:30pmMorning Class II
12:30 pm – 1:30 pmBreak
1:30pm – 3:00pmAfternoon Class I
3:30pm – 5:00pmAfternoon Class II

For In-person Camp Only

NOTE: Students are expected to bring their laptops.

LOCATION

Cupertino: 1072 S De Anza Blvd B206, San Jose, CA

Daily Schedule for In-Person Courses (Tentative)
8:45 am - 9:00 amDrop-off
9:00am – 10:30amMorning Class I
10:30am – 10:45am Break
10:45am – 12:15pmMorning Class II
12:15 pm – 12:45pmBreak* (Lunch not provided)
12:45pm – 2:15pmAfternoon Class I
2:15pm – 2:30pm Break
2:30pm – 4:00pmAfternoon Class II
4:00pm - 4:30pmPick-up

Fees

  • Online Live: $975
  • In-Person: $1300

⇒ Super Early Registration by October 30, 2026
$100 discount (online live courses)
$125 discount (in-person courses)

⇒ Early Registration by November 15, 2026
$50 discount (online live courses)
$75 discount (in-person courses)

Available Discounts

Course Schedule

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Dates

December 26th – 31st, 2026

Academics

Winter camp is an accelerated camp to learn AI courses in a more focused, less distraction environment.

Levels

Below is a short description of each level. For more details and diagnostic exams, please

click for details.

Data Science

This level is for students are fluent with Python programming. In this level, students learn the fundamentals of data science — data processing, preparation and visualization.

Diagnostic Exams

If you have further questions about levels, please send us an email at info@alphastar.academy

Please click for diagnostic exam

Faculty

AlphaStar Academy mainly considers teaching, competition, and education background as well as passion and dedication for the subject when hiring full-time and part-time teachers.
We hire our instructors and TAs from a pool of High School, College, Ph.D. students, school teachers, and University Professors. Our faculty have teaching/coaching/tutoring experience and have expertise in the subject area, regardless of their age.
They have participation and/or training experience in national/international math competitions and Olympiads in Math, CS, AI, and Physics such as USAMO, USACO, USAAIO, USAPhO, IMO, IOI, IOAI and IPhO.
They are role models and inspiration for students with their backgrounds and achievements.

AlphaStar Winter AI Camps Faculty and guest lecturers for upcoming online/in-person camps and former camps are listed below with their most recent bios.

More faculty is coming soon…

  • 2026
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Fatih Gelgi, Ph.D.

  • AlphaStar Co-founder and CS / AI Dept. Director
  • Ph.D., Computer Science (in Machine Learning), Arizona State University (2007)
  • International Olympiad in Informatics (1999: Bronze Medal)
  • USA Computing Olympiad Coach (2006-2014)
  • Olympiad in Informatics Turkish National Team Coach (1999-2003)
  • Balkan Olympiad in Informatics (1998, 1999)
  • Computing Olympiad Coach (25+ years)

Matthew Stark.

  • AlphaStar Full-time Instructor (since 2026)
  • B.S. in Computer Science, UC Irvine (2025)
  • Coding Instructor (since 2023)

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