Cyber Camp

A fun way to learn if a career in cybersecurity is in your future!

This day camp is an exciting way to introduce high school students entering 9th through 12th grade to the world of cybersecurity, all while giving them a chance to experience what college life is all about. Students take part in hands-on cyber labs, simulations, and interactive gaming scenarios, providing experiential learning throughout the week. Experience cybersecurity by exploring:

• Cryptography
• Online behavior and privacy
• Ethical hacking
• Social engineering
• Threat intelligence
• Careers in cybersecurity
• Using AI to defend the digital domain
• Digital forensics
• Internet of things (IoT)

Classes are taught by Messiah University cybersecurity faculty and local industry experts, as well as Messiah cyber students. Real-world case studies are presented, so the students apply what they learn as each day progresses. We round out the week with a visit to Messiah’s Security Operations Center, which is always a highlight for students.

Students will dine on campus within walking distance from class in Frey Hall. Students are chaperoned by trained teaching assistants.

*The next Cyber Camp will be held June 9-12, 2025.  Registration will open in January 2025

Camp Fees: $300
Scholarships are available. Please contact cybercamp@messiah.edu for more information.

"Loved this camp! It helped me to discover more about this career and find resources to pursue it further!"

"Cyber Camp allowed me to learn more about cybersecurity and helped peak my interest in the field. One of my favorite activities was being able to visit the SOC and see a real example of how cybersecurity is implemented."

"I really enjoyed working in groups…and I learned more about the careers available in cybersecurity."

"I really enjoyed the KC7 activity because I liked learning through hands on experiences and thought it was fun. The food was also really good and I learned a lot in the lectures. I liked learning more about the career and the basics of it to continue my learning to prepare for college."

"One of my favorite things was meeting new people, and learning the basics of coding was helpful."

"I learned that you don’t have to be from a cybersecurity background, you just have to know to look and question things that others usually don’t. Cybersecurity is mostly about thinking outside the box and it uses different educational fields. It was really fun and enjoyable yet impactful in educational level."

"One of my favorite things at Cyber Camp was learning about the history of cryptography, the comparison of the complexity of technology over the last couple decades. I experienced a greater understanding of how cyber works, how to be a critical thinker, and gained experience of what it is like being on the job as a professional in the field."

"One of my favorite things was going into the SOC and finding the problem. I also enjoyed learning where to find IP addresses."