

The Central Connecticut State University GenCyber Cybersecurity Summer Camp is based on the national GenCyber initiative to create and inspire the next generation of cybersecurity students. The free week-long program will be hosted on Central’s New Britain campus July 18th through July 22nd, 2022 and is open to 100 students entering 7th - 12th grade who are eager to learn about the field of cybersecurity. To apply, students must submit an online application here with a teacher recommendation and a personal statement explaining “How would attending this GenCyber camp help you achieve your goals? The deadline to apply is midnight Sunday, May 15th.
The Central GenCyber Cybersecurity Future program teaches students about Cybersecurity First Principles and Concepts through hands-on activities and project-based learning. Sessions are designed in a learner-centric approach focusing on each of the concept areas. Using experiential learning will educate and engage students for further exploration on their own. Covered topics range from dedicated sessions on cybersecurity ethics; to hands-on security practices that students can put in place immediately and share with others; to learning about more sophisticated challenges that cybersecurity researchers and professionals are currently trying to address. Activities and industry speakers will provide a broad range of exposure highlighting why cybersecurity might be a great career path.
July 18th through July 22nd, 2022
The Central GenCyber Cybersecurity Day Camp is FREE to all accepted students. Space is limited to 100 students. Lunches will be provided.
Apply by Sunday, May 15th, 2022 at midnight.
A video of our information session conducted on Sunday, April 24th can be found here.
Contact Chad Williams (cwilliams@ccsu.edu)