Summer 2022 GenCyber camps are full. To be added to the waitlist for the Intro camp or Advanced camp, please email atcc-gencyber@alextech.edu.
Alexandria GenCyber is a 5-day camp for high school and middle school students. The academy is funded through a grant from the National Security Agency and National Science Foundation, making it free of charge
for participants.
Experienced high school and college faculty will lead students through lessons and interactive cybersecurity activities throughout the camp. The program will focus on cybersecurity concepts and cover a number of topics including:
- Cybersecurity introduction and online safety
- Hardware, operating systems, and programming
- Networking, cryptography, and securing data
- Ethical hacking
- Computer careers and concepts review
Email ATCC-GenCyber@alextech.edu with questions.
GenCyber Intro Camp
July 18-22, 2022 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily
Hybrid: On-Campus or Virtual
Intended for students in grades 7-12 who have not attended a previous GenCyber camp. Students don't need to have any computer knowledge, but do need an interest in technology and cybersecurity. Student activities include working with computer hardware, learning Python and Linux programming, learning about cyber threats and safe practices, and cybersecurity careers. Students will work in teams where more advanced students are paired with beginner students so all can learn and have fun. Pre- and post-camp activities also included. Limited to 20 on-campus and 20 online students.
GenCyber Advanced Camp
August 1-5, 2022 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily
Virtual
Intended for students in grades 8-12 who have attended a previous GenCyber or CyberPatriot camp, or who have completed a college-level computer course. In this virtual camp, students will learn safe online cyber practices, cyber ethics, cybersecurity, and awareness of cyber careers. Students learn in a team-based environment that includes daily hands-on team challenges. Activities include password security, robot programming, cyber forensics, and Python programming. Pre- and post-camp activities also included. Limited to 30 online students.