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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.)

standard Camp - Full for 2023

Standard Camp is Currently Full for 2023. Please watch for 2024 Camp announcements in spring 2024.

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 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. These organizations include, but are not limited to: AFA Chapters, schools, universities, CAP squadrons, companies in industry, boys and girls clubs, etc.

When is the Standard Camp?
June 5-9, 2023
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily

advanced camp - space still available!

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 high school and middle school students 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.

When is the Advanced Camp?
June 12-16, 2023
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily

More information and registration

Where will the camps be held?
Both the Standard and Advanced Cyber Camps will take place at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, 4th Building Space Learning Node Classroom.

Is there a fee to attend?
No, the fees are covered by the Air Force Museum Foundation (Federal endorsement not implied)

How do I sign up or if I have questions?
Please email: nmusaf.mut.cyberpatriot@us.af.mil.
When signing up list students name, grade, which camp interested in (Standard or Advanced), email address, parent's name and phone number. Seats will be filled in order of registration until full.   

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