GenCyber Camps are free, NSA and NSF-funded programs hosted by various California universities, providing a unique opportunity for high school students to explore cybersecurity with hands-on activities and career mentoring.
GenCyber Camps offer high school students an immersive, week-long experience in cybersecurity, funded by the NSA and NSF. These camps, hosted at various California universities, aim to ignite interest in cybersecurity careers and equip students with foundational skills. Participants engage in hands-on activities covering network defense, ethical hacking, and cryptography. The curriculum often includes exploring operating systems, digital forensics, cyber operations, and systems security. Students also learn about personal online safety, digital citizenship, and career opportunities in the cybersecurity field through interactions with industry professionals. Some camps incorporate unique activities like drone programming and piloting, imaging Raspberry Pis for networking and penetration testing, and even physical challenges like rock climbing to foster teamwork and problem-solving.
The program emphasizes practical application, encouraging students to build and document projects. Outcomes include increased awareness of cybersecurity content, understanding of online safety, and exposure to various cybersecurity career pathways. The camps are designed to be beginner-friendly, building vocabulary and confidence for students new to the field. They provide a solid entry point for those interested in pursuing further education or careers in cybersecurity.
A typical day at GenCyber Camp often begins with an assembly, followed by icebreaker and team-building exercises. The bulk of the day is filled with cybersecurity and AI-focused classes and hands-on activities, with breaks for lunch and an evening assembly, concluding activities by late afternoon.
This camp is ideal for high school students new to cybersecurity who want a structured, foundational exposure to the field and to explore potential career paths.
Multiple Locations in Orange County
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