Spark Faith.
Build the Future.
A faith-rooted, year-round academy teaching technology, business and AI to young people ages 6–18.
1st Grade to Graduation
In Our Year 1 Pilot
Earned by every 5th grader
Sliding scale. No child turned away.
The Ignite Pathway
From unplugged robotics in elementary school to running AI-powered businesses in high school, our five tiers scaffold young innovators every step of the journey.
Sparks
Unplugged coding, Bee-Bot physical robots, foundational computational logic, and money basics.
Kindlers
Scratch visual game design, introduction to how machines learn, and running an in-class marketplace store.
Torchbearers
Digital citizenship, ethical AI, critical prompt literacy. Complete the capstone and earn a personal MacBook to keep for middle school.
Trailblazers
Python syntax, full-stack web design, AI copilot workflows, and launching their first real micro-business.
Founders
AI-powered software, complete business plans, live Demo Day investor pitches, and corporate tech internships.
Graduates become Ignite Fellows
Lifetime alumni network, seed investment access, executive mentorship, and college/career placement.
How the Academy Works
A consistent, safe haven where young people learn, build, collaborate, and grow in faith and character.
Weekday After-School (3:30–6:00 PM)
Monday through Thursday. Homework support, healthy snacks, guided coding sprints, robot builds, and character devotionals.
Saturday Ignite Lab (10 AM–1 PM)
Deep dive hands-on creation: 3D modeling, game hackathons, AI prompt labs, and guest masterclasses from tech executives.
Monthly Service & Expert Workshops
Applying tech to bless our city: building digital tools for local food pantries, churches, and senior centers.
Spring Demo Day
Scholars pitch their apps, games, and micro-ventures live on stage in front of corporate leaders, venture mentors, and families.
6-Week Summer Ignite Intensive
Full-day accelerated bootcamps, corporate tech campus field trips, AI product creation, and paid internships for high schoolers.
Annual Ignite Gala
Celebrating student achievements, honoring community partners, and awarding scholarships to graduating Ignite Fellows.
Why FIF Ignite Matters Now
The gap in access to high-quality technology and AI education is widening every day.
Only 60% of U.S. public high schools offer foundational computer science.
Source: Code.org, 2025
22.6 million children would join an afterschool program if one were available.
Source: Afterschool Alliance, 2025
54% of teens already use AI for schoolwork, and few are taught to use it well.
Source: Pew Research Center, 2026
Our Scholars in Action
Multicultural young minds learning robotics, Python, ethical AI, and business pitchcraft in a loving environment.
Help us ignite the first 60 students.
Whether you are a parent seeking an extraordinary pathway for your child, a donor ready to fund scholarships, or a tech professional willing to mentor, your spark matters.