Camden Dream Center AI & Digital Storytelling Lab

The opportunity

A focused pilot with a clear beginning, outcome and path to scale

Camden Dream Center brings an established commitment to K–8 STEM and literacy education, coding, digital access, and pathways into the technology workforce. AI Digital Media adds a practical communications layer: responsible AI use, media literacy, research and verification, storytelling, digital identity, and presentation skills.

Proposed first decision: Agree in principle to jointly design one small pilot—without committing either organization to an open-ended engagement. Full curriculum development begins only after the scope, responsibilities, ownership, deliverables and implementation schedule are documented.

6 weeksA focused youth-development pilot with a defined timeframe

12–15Students in a manageable first cohort

18 hoursTwo 90-minute learning labs each week

1 showcaseStudent work presented to families and community partners

Pilot specifications

Recommended program structure

Program	Camden Dream Center AI & Digital Storytelling Lab
Participants	12–15 students in grades 5–8 for the first pilot
Duration	Six consecutive weeks
Schedule	Two 90-minute sessions each week; 18 total instructional hours
Format	Brief instruction, guided practice, team production, reflection and coaching
Staffing	One AI Digital Media lead instructor and one Camden Dream Center onsite classroom assistant
Student product	A fact-checked digital story, video, podcast, article or community-awareness campaign
Culminating event	Family and community showcase during Week 6
Evaluation	Attendance, pre/post assessment, portfolio completion and student reflection

Program-positioning note: This proposal is for a supplemental enrichment lab designed to complement Camden Dream Center’s STEM, literacy, coding, and career-pathway programming. The final structure remains subject to Camden Dream Center approval and a written partnership agreement.

From agreement to impact

Planning and delivery timeline

1
Week 1

Partnership agreement

Confirm students, dates, site, scope, responsibilities, approvals and curriculum ownership.

2
Weeks 2–4

Curriculum design

Customize lessons, assessments, student materials, project requirements and showcase plan.

3
Weeks 3–4

Site preparation

Recruit students, secure permissions, confirm devices, schedule staff and prepare families.

4
Six weeks + report

Deliver and evaluate

Teach the pilot, present the showcase and issue the impact summary within two weeks.

Six-week learning journey

Curriculum at a glance

Week 1

AI, Identity & Your Digital Voice

What generative AI is—and is not
Privacy, safety and responsible use
Human judgment and authentic voice
Selecting a personal or community story

Student output: Personal mission statement and project topic

Week 2

Prompting, Research & Verification

Writing clear, useful prompts
Asking productive follow-up questions
Recognizing hallucinations and bias
Evaluating and citing credible sources

Student output: Prompt portfolio and verified research notes

Week 3

Interviewing & Community Storytelling

Challenge–action–impact story structure
Thoughtful interview questions
Active listening and respectful storytelling
Consent before recording or publishing

Student output: Recorded interview and story outline

Week 4

Creating Digital Content

Writing for different audiences
Video, podcast, article or campaign production
Editing with AI while protecting authentic voice
Accessible design, captions and attribution

Student output: First draft of the digital project

Week 5

Digital Identity, Future Careers & Leadership

Positive digital identity and online reputation
Writing a short student biography
Confident speaking and presentation practice
Exploring careers in AI, media, coding and technology

Student output: Student biography, career pathway map and 60-second introduction

Week 6

Civic Action & Community Showcase

Fact-checking and final production
Constructive calls to action
Team presentation rehearsal
Family and community showcase

Student output: Completed portfolio and final presentation

Shared execution

Clear responsibilities protect both partners

AI Digital Media

Curriculum design and customization
AI, media and communications instruction
Facilitator slides and student materials
Responsible-AI and verification standards
Pre/post assessments and project coaching
Showcase preparation
Final program impact summary

Camden Dream Center

Student recruitment and registration
Program site, devices and internet
Parental consent and media releases
Onsite classroom support and safety
Attendance and family communication
Schedule coordination
Alignment with applicable Camden Dream Center requirements

Joint responsibilities: Select the community project theme, approve co-branding, coordinate stakeholder outreach and the showcase, and establish written rules for publishing student work.

Evidence of success

Measurable pilot outcomes

80%+Participant completion target

100%Of completers leave with a digital portfolio

1 per teamFact-checked community-impact project

Pre / postMeasured growth in AI and media literacy

Responsible useStudents demonstrate source verification and safe-AI practices

Impact packageEvidence suitable for stakeholder reporting and future expansion

Proposed next step

Agreement in principle

Develop one six-week, 12-to-15-student AI and Digital Storytelling enrichment pilot, jointly presented by Camden Dream Center and AI Digital Media, subject to a written scope of work.

Questions to resolve together

Which Camden Dream Center students and program setting are best suited for the pilot?
Where can the lab fit within the existing six-week schedule?
What devices, internet access and classroom support are available?
Who must approve an outside enrichment partner?
When should the implementation-planning meeting take place?