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The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force offers free Standard and Advanced CyberCamps for students entering grades 7–12. These hands-on summer cybersecurity camps introduce students to cyber defense, network security and real-world cybersecurity concepts. Students can participate on-site at the Museum near Dayton, Ohio, or through select remote learning locations across Ohio.

Air Force Association LogoThe AFA CyberCamp program is designed to excite students new to cybersecurity about STEM career opportunities and teach them important cyber defense skills through hands-on instruction and activities. Through the camp, students will learn how to protect their personal devices and information from outside threats, as well as how to harden entire networks running Windows 10 and Ubuntu operating systems. The AFA CyberCamp will culminate in an exciting final team competition that simulates real cybersecurity situations faced by industry professionals and mimics AFA’s CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition*. (Federal endorsement not implied.)

2026 summer CyberCamps have ended.

Check back in April 2027 for information and registration for 2027 summer CyberCamps

2027 Tentative Schedule:

Registration opens: April 2027

  • Standard Camp: July 12–16, 2027
  • Advanced Camp: July 19–23, 2027

*All CyberPatriot competitions take place onsite at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Remote teams are required to attend in person, and attendance is mandatory for all participants.

 

standard Camp

What is Standard Camp?
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:
Intro to CyberPatriot
Cyber Ethics
Introduction to Cybersecurity 

Who can attend?
Standard CyberCamps are designed for students entering grades 7-12 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. These organizations include, but are not limited to: AFA Chapters, schools, universities, CAP squadrons, companies in industry, boys and girls clubs, etc.

Locations:

Onsite Standard Camp
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

  • Dates: July 12–16, 2027 (tentative)
  • Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM daily
  • Location: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, 4th Building Space STEM Learning Node, 1100 Spaatz St, WPAFB 
  • Lunch: Students may bring a packed lunch
  • Water: Clear plastic water bottles (water only) are permitted

Interested in becoming a NMUSAF Cyber Patriot Remote Camp site?
You can submit your information here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/758MCG2

advanced camp

What is Advanced Camp?
Advanced camps are designed to teach students the continuation of cybersecurity. Prior cybersecurity knowledge is suggested for participants. 

The following is an outline of the curriculum:
Cyber Ethics & Introduction to Cybersecurity
Windows 10 and Ubuntu 18
Ubuntu 18 and Cisco Networking
Competition

Who can attend?
Advanced CyberCamps are designed for students entering grades 7-12 who have some cybersecurity knowledge and want to learn more. Camps are hosted by approved organizations and institutions that register with the CyberPatriot Program Office. These organizations include, but are not limited to: AFA Chapters, schools, universities, CAP squadrons, companies in industry, boys and girls clubs, etc.

Locations:

Onsite Advanced Camp

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

  • Dates: July 19-23, 2027 (tentative)

  • Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM daily

  • Location: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, 4th Building Space STEM Learning Node, 1100 Spaatz St, WPAFB, Ohio 

  • Lunch: Students may bring a packed lunch

  • Water: Clear plastic water bottles (water only) are permitted

Interested in becoming a NMUSAF Cyber Patriot Remote Camp site?
You can submit your information here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/758MCG2

More information and registration

Is there a fee to attend?
No. All materials for CyberCamp are generously provided by the Air Force Museum Foundation (Federal endorsement not implied)

 

REGISTRATION:

Onsite registration:  Coming April 2027

Remote camp registration: Coming April 2027

 

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