The Creative Builders Academy

    Where Curious Kids Become Bold Innovators

    Three clubs. One purposeful path. Live online or in person in Columbus, OH - for curious kids ages 6–18.

    Built for Forward-Thinking Families

    Whether you homeschool, after-school, or anchor everything in faith - there's a place here for your family.

    Homeschool Families

    Structured enrichment that fits your schedule and values.

    After-School Learners

    Engaging programs that go beyond homework help.

    Faith-Driven Parents

    Purpose-rooted curriculum that anchors everything we teach.

    For Parents

    Your kid is smart. But will they be ready?

    AI just rewrote the playbook. Memorization and compliance are fading. The future belongs to kids who can think, create, and lead. Most programs haven't caught up.

    What keeps you up at night

    • ·"My kid is smart, but has no idea what to do with it."
    • ·"They can prompt ChatGPT, but they can't think through a problem alone."
    • ·"School is preparing them for 2010, not 2030."
    • ·"They're creative at home, but freeze the second they have to share it."
    • ·"I want them rooted in purpose, not chasing every new trend."

    What your kids will walk away with

    • They can spot a real problem and build something to fix it, on their own.
    • Real AI fluency as a tool for thinking, not a shortcut for it.
    • The confidence to pitch an idea to a room and not flinch.
    • A portfolio of real work - prototypes, stories, even small businesses.
    • They know who they are and why it matters, so every skill has a foundation.

    Identity first

    Skills without identity is just performance. We start with who they are.

    Creators, not consumers

    Every week, kids make something real - not just watch or click.

    Faith-friendly & values-rooted

    A trusted framework that aligns with what you're already teaching at home.

    Future-ready, not fad-driven

    Problem-solving, storytelling, entrepreneurship, AI fluency - the skills that compound.

    The Three Clubs

    Three clubs. One purposeful path.

    Real-world creative skills built on a foundation of identity and purpose - because skills without identity is just performance.

    Ages 6–12

    Creative Problem Solvers Club

    Real world problems. Hands-on building and prototyping.

    Kids learn to think creatively, iterate on feedback, and pitch their solutions with confidence.

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    Ages 9–15

    Visual Story Makers Club

    Character design, world building, and visual storytelling.

    Through drawing and storyboarding, kids learn to communicate their ideas in ways that captivate any audience.

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    Ages 13–18

    Young Entrepreneurs Club

    From spotting a real problem to building a business around it.

    Teens learn business design thinking, how to validate a problem, test a solution, and leverage AI as a tool - without losing their own creative edge.

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    How the Clubs Work

    A simple rhythm. Two ways to join.

    Same clubs, same weekly inbox challenge - pick the format that fits your family.

    Online Clubs

    Join from anywhere

    • Weekly challenge by email

      A new lesson or build prompt every week - do it at your own pace.

    • Live monthly online meetup

      Kids pitch what they made, get feedback, and connect with peers on Zoom.

    • Year-round, curriculum-friendly

      Built to complement whatever you're already doing at home.

    $45/month per family, per club · all siblings included
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    Hybrid Clubs

    Columbus, Ohio area

    • Weekly challenge by email

      Same weekly inbox lessons - kids work on them between meetups.

    • Monthly in-person session (2–3 hrs)

      Kids pitch, get feedback, and build skills face-to-face with their cohort.

    • Whole family, all siblings included

      One flat family rate - bring every kid in the house.

    $65/month per family, per club · all siblings included
    The Framework

    Future-Ready Skills Every Child Needs to Master

    The skills most curricula skip. Not soft skills. Survival skills for the world our kids are growing up into. Grouped into three categories, built in every club.

    Thinking Skills

    How your child processes problems, analyzes information, and builds the judgment AI cannot replicate.

    • Creative Problem Solving

      Looking at broken situations and imagining new solutions.

    • Systems Thinking

      Seeing the whole picture: causes, effects, and feedback loops.

    • Critical Analysis

      Asking better questions and evaluating information carefully.

    • Financial Intelligence

      Understanding value, money, and how businesses work.

    • AI-Augmented Thinking

      Using AI as a thinking partner without outsourcing judgment.

    People Skills

    How your child communicates, collaborates, leads, and builds relationships that last a lifetime.

    • Communication and Influence

      Speaking, writing, and storytelling with clarity and conviction.

    • Collaboration and Facilitation

      Leading groups with different perspectives toward shared goals.

    • Empathy and Perspective-Taking

      Understanding others' experiences, backgrounds, and needs.

    • Conflict Resolution

      Finding shared ground and proposing solutions that honor both sides.

    • AI-Assisted Communication

      Using AI to research and draft while keeping your authentic voice.

    Making Skills

    How your child turns ideas into real things: inventions, stories, businesses, and presentations.

    • Invention and Prototyping

      Turning ideas into real things that can be tested and improved.

    • Storytelling and Content Creation

      Building narratives, storyboards, scripts, and presentations.

    • Business Design

      Creating offers, understanding customers, and building something real.

    • Pitching and Presenting

      Communicating ideas to a real audience with confidence.

    • AI-Powered Making

      Using AI tools to accelerate creation without replacing human creativity.

    AI is woven into everything, not a separate skill

    We don't teach AI as a standalone subject. Kids learn to use it as a thinking partner in problem solving, a creative collaborator in storytelling, and a productivity multiplier in business, while building the human skills that make them irreplaceable. The goal: kids who direct AI, not kids who are replaced by it.

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    What Parents Are Saying

    "My daughter came home buzzing with ideas. She drew her storyboard for three hours that night. This is exactly the kind of creative spark we've been looking for."

    Mom of 3

    Lewis Center, OH

    "It's not another class. It's a community. The presentation moment at the end built more confidence in one afternoon than a whole semester of co-op."

    Parent of 2

    Powell, OH

    "Finally a program that treats my kids like creators, not consumers. Hands-on, thoughtful, and genuinely future-focused."

    Dad of 2 young inventors

    Columbus, OH

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