DataGuy AI Academy

Our very first DataGuy AI Academy class starts today at 5:30, and we could not be more excited.

Tonight, students ages 7+ (and Adults!) will be hands-on with AI by helping create tutorials, find bugs, test ideas, and improve the projects we are building together.

They will learn how AI can be used as a real tool for problem-solving, creativity, and making things better step by step.

We will be moving into animations, games, creative projects, and more, so this first class is just the beginning of something really fun.

Class will run at least one hour and may go up to two hours, we will have the same setup again on Tuesday, and adults who are interested in joining us on Wednesdays can private message me so we can make arrangements.

See you all very soon!

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Can we be honest for a second?

At my own job, AI is changing by the day. It feels like every week there's some new tool, some new way of doing things. Fast.

And here's what I've come to believe: that's okay. Actually, it's exciting.

You don't have to know everything. You don't have to be "techy." If you can ask a good question, and you can think for yourself, you already have what it takes. That's it. That's the whole secret.

That's exactly why this community exists — not to bury you in buzzwords, but to help you get comfortable, stay curious, and get ahead of the curve instead of getting left behind by it.

So come hang out with us. We're running a free class, and I'd genuinely love to see you there.

Let's have a real conversation about how AI is changing your work — and how you can stay a step ahead of it.

Sign up here 👉 https://ai.dataguyacademy.com/enroll/private-appointment

No pressure. No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity. That's what we're here for.

DataGuy AI - Family AI Education Platform Unlock your family's creativity, confidence, and real-world AI skills with DataGuy Academy

Big things are happening at **DataGuy AI Academy**, and we wanted to give everyone a quick update.

We recently opened our first local space near **Lakeland High School**, and we are building out a hands-on AI Academy for kids, teens, parents, and families who want to learn by actually creating.

Our goal is to create something Arlington does not really have yet — a local “third place” for technology, creativity, AI, games, storytelling, problem-solving, and family learning.

Arlington has sports, restaurants, school events, and plenty of places to go, which is great. But we also believe families need a place where kids can get on computers, be creative, make games, build websites, write stories, explore AI, and learn how to create instead of just watching others create.

That is what we are building.

The Academy will include a mix of structured classes and open lab time, where students and families can work on real projects such as:

* Websites and apps
* Game development
* AI art and design
* Storytelling and world-building
* 3D printing and robotics-style projects
* Problem-solving challenges
* Virtual reality experiences
* Mission-based learning activities

One of the biggest things we are building is our own **3D AI game world**, where students will eventually be able to learn, explore, complete missions, answer questions, solve problems, discover secrets, build with AI, and even help improve the game they are playing.

Several concepts we are working toward:

**Mission-driven learning** — point, click, learn, answer questions, and solve problems.
**Game-driven exploration** — run, discover, complete quests, challenge AI, build, fly, and upgrade.
**Build with AI** — kids and adults working together to build parts of the very world they are learning inside.

Everything is designed to be monitored, safe, hands-on, and family-friendly. Parents, kids, and instructors will be learning and building together.

We are still in the early Alpha stage, which means we are moving fast, testing ideas, improving the experience, and building with the families who join us early.

The official class schedule will begin after school gets out for summer break, but we are already inviting families to get involved now so they can help shape the program from the beginning.

No prior experience is needed. We will help students and parents learn how to use AI, how to talk to it, and how to turn ideas into real projects.

We are excited about what this can become for Arlington. Our goal is not just to teach AI once and send people home. We want to build a local creative technology community where families can learn, build, and grow together.

If your child is interested in AI, games, websites, storytelling, technology, VR, creativity, or just building cool things, now is a great time to get involved.

We are excited, moving fast, and can’t wait to start building with our community.

Message us if you would like details or want to be part of the early group.

— DataGuy AI Academy

Here is a small preview of the type of 3D world experience we are building:

https://bee.hive.dataguyacademy.com/cinematics?start=1

FREE Open House Tomorrow! 🎉

Join us at Arlington Abbey from 5–7 PM for a hands-on AI experience the whole family will love.
✨ Build your own worlds
🎶 Create original music
🤖 Explore cutting-edge AI tech
Kids and adults welcome — no cost, just curiosity. Bring the family and see what you can create!
📍 Arlington Abbey
🕔 Tomorrow, 5–7 PM
💸 100% Free

What a fantastic night! The kids built 3D worlds, composed their own music, and created videos. Enrolling in our summer camp is giving them a real head start, and Mike Frame and Richard Romine can't wait to see where they take it next. Will they build their own websites? Write a storyline and develop a full video game? Produce an entire album of original music? The possibilities are wide open.
Our next open house is this Thursday, April 23rd. Every student who attends is entered into a raffle to win their own PC.
And if AI makes you nervous, here's my take as a cybersecurity professional with 15+ years in the field: every colleague I work with is either using AI or will be soon. I've never leaned on creative and critical thinking more than I do now. AI prevents burnout and closes knowledge gaps — it doesn't replace the thinking, it amplifies it.

Give your child the advantage of AI. See you then!

https://ai.dataguyacademy.com/enroll

for the next open house!

We know it's dinner time, but today is a milestone for us! We are officially hosting our Open House and can't wait to showcase what we've been building. Come see how we're helping families thrive in a world of Ai! 🚀

We are here until 7 PM!

Location:

Arlington Abbey
6183 Quintard St.
Arlington, TN

P.S. Yes, there are more open houses if you couldn't make this one!

Join us TODAY, Monday, April 20, 2026, for DataGuy Academy's Open House at Arlington Abbey, 6183 Quintard St, Arlington, TN, 5–7 PM. Adults, Parents, and Kids can tour our tables, check out our tools that will be using during summer camp, and meet our instructors. WATER, CUPCAKES, and SNACKS will be served. Whether you're already registered or still deciding, there's a spot waiting for you — last-minute openings are now available. At the end of the evening, students that enroll will be placed in a raffle for a FREE LAPTOP.

Don't miss this chance to see what DataGuy Academy has to offer. Reserve your spot now at ai.dataguyacademy.com/enroll and we'll see you there!

Good morning Arlington and Lakeland friends!
We are SO excited — open house is finally here! After all the planning, we can't wait to open our doors and show you what we've been building at DataGuy AI Academy.
Our AI Academy runs all summer long, and these open houses are 100% free — a chance to come see what it's all about with zero pressure.
Families of all ages are welcome! Kids will get to hang out with other kids and our instructors, and learn how to make some seriously amazing things. Right now we're putting together a fun demo on the Top 10 Cybersecurity Events using AI video creation — it's going to be a blast.
We teach kids (and adults!) how to use the right tools — the kind of skills that can actually help land an internship down the road, whether that's in cybersecurity or any field really. Our goal is simple: find out what you or your kids are into, and then help activate that creativity. Now is the time to get plugged in while everything is still so early!
👉 Save your spot for May 5th — it's filling up fast!
Sign up here: https://ai.dataguyacademy.com/enroll
(And if you RSVP, you'll help us know how many cupcakes to bake! 🧁)
Can't make May 5th? No problem — just show up to any of our other open house dates. The first four are technically full, but you're always welcome to drop in:
4/20 (this Monday!)
4/23
4/28
4/30
5/5 ⭐ (sign up encouraged!)
📍 First four dates: Arlington Abbey
📍 May 5th: Our storefront in Arlington
🕔 5pm – 7pm (all dates)
Can't wait to see so many familiar faces — bring the whole family!

DataGuy AI - Family AI Education Platform Unlock your family's creativity, confidence, and real-world AI skills with DataGuy Academy