Give your child the skills schools don't teach.
While most children spend their holidays doing nothing productive, your child can spend August building real technology, creativity, communication and entrepreneurial skills.
Two holidays. Two very different futures.
The choice you make this August will shape the next 10 years.
Traditional Holiday
- Weeks of TV
- Endless scrolling
- Hours of games
- Learning very little
Future Ready Academy
- Create real projects
- Learn future skills
- Build confidence
- Make new friends
- Think creatively
- Present ideas
- Discover new interests
How it works
Four simple steps. Then your child's future starts.
Choose age group
Explorers 6–10 or Innovators 11–18.
Complete registration
A quick form — under 3 minutes.
Secure your seat
Pay securely with Paystack.
Attend live classes
Aug 1 – 28 · Mon–Fri · 5–7 PM.
Simple, honest pricing
One programme fee. Full 4-week access. Refer a friend for 10% off.
Future Explorers · Ages 6–10
Curiosity, creativity, confidence
- Live interactive classes
- Hands-on projects
- Small class sizes
- Certificate on completion
- Recordings included
Future Innovators · Ages 11–18
Projects, portfolio, real-world skills
- Live interactive classes
- Hands-on projects
- Small class sizes
- Certificate on completion
- Recordings included
What your child needs to join
The basics for a great live-online experience. Nothing fancy — just what's needed to learn well from home.
Every live class is recorded and shared the same evening, so your child can catch up before the next session. For cancellations and refunds, see our refund & cancellation policy.
Your child will compete with AI.
So they need to learn what AI cannot replace.
Schools do a great job teaching academic subjects, but many children never learn the skills that will define tomorrow's leaders.
Two learning paths. One transformation.
Choose the right journey for your child's age and stage.
Future Explorers
Children learn by doing. Focus on curiosity, creativity, confidence and foundational digital skills.
- Play-based digital learning
- Creativity & curiosity
- Confidence-building activities
Future Innovators
Older learners focus on building practical skills, solving problems, creating real projects and preparing for the future.
- Real-world projects
- Career-relevant skills
- Portfolio-worthy work
Six future-ready programmes
Every child picks one and dives deep — with real projects, real facilitators, real growth.
AI & Future Technology
Discover how AI works and use beginner-friendly tools to create ideas, images, stories and solutions — responsibly.
View 4-week syllabus+
- Week 1 — How AI actually worksPlain-language intro to AI, machine learning and generative tools. No coding required.
- Week 2 — Prompting as a skillHands-on practice writing prompts for text and image tools; iteration and refinement.
- Week 3 — Responsible useWhat AI gets wrong, bias, privacy, and how to fact-check AI output.
- Week 4 — Build & showcaseEach child creates one AI-powered mini-project (story, image series or simple assistant) and presents it.
Coding & App Creation
Computational thinking through games, websites and beginner-friendly apps.
View 4-week syllabus+
- Week 1 — Computational thinkingLogic, sequencing and problem-solving through unplugged games and puzzles.
- Week 2 — Web basicsHTML/CSS fundamentals; each child builds a simple personal webpage.
- Week 3 — InteractivityIntro to JavaScript or block-based coding (age-dependent) to add interactive elements.
- Week 4 — Build & showcaseFinish and present a game, site or small app of the child's choosing.
Creative Design
Design posters, presentations and social graphics with modern tools and principles.
View 4-week syllabus+
- Week 1 — Design principlesColour theory, typography, layout and visual hierarchy basics.
- Week 2 — Tools & techniquesHands-on practice in a beginner-friendly design tool (e.g. Canva).
- Week 3 — Applied designPosters, social graphics and presentation design for real scenarios.
- Week 4 — Portfolio showcaseEach child compiles and presents a 3–5 piece design portfolio.
Digital Content Creation
Storytelling, video, presentations and digital communication.
View 4-week syllabus+
- Week 1 — Storytelling fundamentalsStructure, hooks and how to hold attention in short-form content.
- Week 2 — Video basicsFilming with a phone, lighting, framing and simple editing.
- Week 3 — On-camera presencePractice speaking to camera, scripting and delivery.
- Week 4 — Build & showcaseProduce and present one original video or content project.
Entrepreneurship & Money
How ideas become businesses. Problems worth solving. The basics of value.
View 4-week syllabus+
- Week 1 — Idea validationSpotting real problems worth solving; talking to 'customers' (classmates/family).
- Week 2 — Money basicsCosts, pricing, profit — simple age-appropriate business math.
- Week 3 — Building the offerTurning the idea into a simple product or service description.
- Week 4 — Pitch showcaseEach child builds a one-page pitch deck and presents their business idea.
Leadership & Public Speaking
Speak clearly, lead teams and collaborate with confidence.
View 4-week syllabus+
- Week 1 — Speech structureHow to organize a talk: opening, body, close.
- Week 2 — Confidence & deliveryVoice, pacing, eye contact, handling nerves.
- Week 3 — Team leadershipGroup project work, division of roles, collaboration skills.
- Week 4 — Final showcaseEach child delivers a talk and presents their team project.
Meet your facilitators
Working professionals who teach part-time — chosen for real-world experience, not just credentials.
Full facilitator profiles — names, headshots and credentials — will be published before the cohort begins.
What your child will leave with
Parents love the difference
Real feedback from parents across Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya.
"My son now confidently presents his ideas. He built his first website in week 3 and hasn't stopped since. The facilitators actually listened to him."
"My daughter went from too shy to speak in class to leading her group project on presentation day. The confidence shift in 4 weeks was remarkable."
"Both my boys think differently about technology now — they see themselves as builders, not just users. Best decision we made this holiday."
"Worth every naira. Ama's final project was a small business plan with a working landing page. I was genuinely impressed with the depth."
"The small class size made all the difference. My son wasn't lost in the crowd — his facilitator knew his name and his strengths from day one."
"My daughter now leads a small study group in her school using what she learned here. The leadership module changed how she sees herself."
Frequently asked
Do children need any coding experience?+
No. Every programme starts from the basics and adapts to each child's level.
What device is required?+
A laptop or desktop with a webcam and stable internet. A tablet works for most tracks.
How are classes delivered?+
Live-online in small, interactive sessions via Zoom/Google Meet, with hands-on projects each day.
Are sessions recorded?+
Yes — recordings are available so your child never misses a session.
How many students are in a class?+
Small groups — only 15 seats per class — so every child gets personal attention.
What happens after registration?+
You'll receive a confirmation with class details, onboarding info and a WhatsApp community invite within 24 hours.
How does the referral discount work?+
Enter a friend's referral code at signup to get 10% off. After you register, you get your own code to share.
Can siblings register?+
Yes — register each child separately and save 10% on the second child. Just email partner@staypinched.com after registering the first sibling and we'll apply the discount code.
One holiday can change the direction of your child's future.
Only 15 seats per class — one per age group. Reserve your child's spot before this cohort fills.