STEM CAMPS

Our Cybersecurity Club is a comprehensive, year-round initiative designed to give students maximum exposure to the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity. Through hands-on experiences, team-based learning, and real-world applications, our youth are empowered to explore, develop, and sharpen the skills needed for success in this high-demand field. Thanks to the generous support and sponsorship of the U.S. Army Cadet Command, many of these opportunities are offered at little to no cost for students and their families. From workshops and training sessions to national competitions and advanced certification pathways, our program continues to expand, providing a wide range of enriching options for all participants.

JOIN ONE OF OUR CAMPS LISTED BELOW

AFA Cyber Camp

Penn State University Berks Campus

AFA Cyber Camps are designed for high school and middle school students who are just getting into cybersecurity or who have cybersecurity knowledge and want to learn more. Camps are hosted by approved organizations and institutions that register with the CyberPatriot Program Office. To learn more visit: https://www.uscyberpatriot.org/afa-cybercamps/overview

STANDARD

Standard camps are designed to teach beginner students the basics of cybersecurity. No prior cybersecurity knowledge is required for participants. The following is an outline of the curriculum for the Standard CyberCamp.

Monday: Introduction to the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, introduction to cybersecurity & careers, cyber ethics, online safety, how computers work, virtual machines, and cyber threats.
Tuesday: Cybersecurity principles, basic Windows security policies and tools, account management, windows file protections, and auditing and monitoring. Students will follow along and work with the Windows 10 demonstration image.
Wednesday: Introduction to Linux, Mint terminology and concepts, basic GUI security, and intro to CLI. Students will follow along and work with the Mint demonstration image.
Thursday: Basic command line security and intermediate Mint security. Students will follow along and work with the Mint demonstration image.
Friday - CyberPatriot competition day. Students will compete against their fellow campers on Windows 10 and Mint competition images.

ADVANCED

The Advanced Camp curriculum is designed to allow instructors to pick and choose which areas of interests their students might best learn from. Instructors have the option to pick the topics which are best suited for their session. Friday is reserved for the CyberPatriot competition.

Windows 10 Module -- Windows Graphical Utilities, Windows Command Line, optional Sysinternals Suite.
Mint -- Init Systems, Advanced Command Line, Processes and Scheduled Tasks, optional Security Policies and PAM, optional Networking.
Cisco NetAcad -- Networking Modules 1-3 to include the OSI Model
Cisco Packet Tracer
Cisco Network Academy

ARMY CYBER JCLC CAMP

The Army Cyber JROTC Challenge Leaders Course (JCLC) is a specialized summer training program designed to immerse JROTC cadets in the fundamentals of cybersecurity, leadership, and teamwork. Hosted in partnership with military and educational institutions, this course equips cadets with hands-on experience in cyber defense, ethical hacking, and digital forensics through real-world scenarios and interactive instruction. Alongside technical skills, cadets develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership abilities essential for both military and civilian careers in cybersecurity. The Cyber JCLC also fosters camaraderie, discipline, and a deeper understanding of national cyber defense missions.

Thomas A. Edison Career & Thenical Education High School

Queens, NY

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