Based in Savannah, Georgia ยท available locally and online

Savannah teens can build something real with AI.

Homegrown Builders gives teens a practical first step beyond watching AI videos. They make a real app, website, game, or tool, let someone use it, improve what matters, and keep proof of the work.

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A colorful garden tracker project made for a laptop and phone
One useful project. One real-person test. One honest improvement.

For Savannah homeschool families

Not a coding lecture. A guided build.

Bud Johnson is a Savannah photographer, homeschool dad, AI teacher, and working builder. The lessons are made for families who want practical skills, visible proof, and clear limits around accounts, private information, payments, and public sharing.

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What a student actually does

Watch it. Build it. Show it.

ChoosePick a small problem, a person it helps, and a finish line.
BuildUse AI as a tool while the teen makes the important decisions.
TestLet a real person try the first version and notice what is confusing.
ImproveMake one evidence-based change instead of polishing forever.
Keep the proofSave the project, screenshot, feedback, and what changed.
Stay privatePublic posting is optional and always requires parent approval.

A clear first step

First Build is $27 and available now.

Five focused videos guide a teen through one finished project. No coding experience is required. A laptop or desktop, reliable internet, and a parent-approved setup are.

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Common questions

Is Homegrown Builders only for Savannah families?

No. Homegrown Builders is based in Savannah and is available to families online. Local workshops or partner events will be listed only after the date and location are confirmed.

Does my teen need to know how to code?

No. They need basic computer independence, curiosity, and enough patience to test and improve a small first version.

What can they build?

Useful family tools, small business helpers, games, websites, trackers, and creative experiments that avoid payments, public chat, location tracking, and unnecessary private data.