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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.)

Registration for onsite and remote camps are now open. 

*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 - July 13-17, 2026

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.

When is the Standard Camp?
July 13-17, 2026

Locations
We are excited to offer three camp locations for the 2026 Standard Camp:

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

  • Dates: July 13–17, 2026
  • 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

 

Remote Standard Camp Program Details:

University of Akron

  • Dates: July 13–17, 2026
  • Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM daily
  • Location: University of Akron, Polsky Building, 225 S. Main St., Akron, Ohio 44308
  • Lunch: Students may bring a packed lunch
  • Water: Clear plastic water bottles (water only) are permitted

Penta Career Center

  • Dates: July 13–17, 2026
  • Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM daily (Please arrive 30 minutes prior to start time)
  • Location: Penta Career Center, 9301 Buck Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
  • Lunch: Students may bring a packed lunch
  • Water: Clear plastic water bottles (water only) are permitted

advanced camp - July 20-24, 2026

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.

When is the Advanced Camp?
July 20-24, 2026

Locations
We are excited to offer two camp locations for the 2026 Advanced Camp:

Onsite Advanced Camp

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

  • Dates: July 20-24, 2026
  • 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


Remote Advanced Camp Program Details:

Baldwin Wallace University

  • Dates: July 20–24, 2026
  • Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM daily
  • Location: Baldwin Wallace University, Knowlton Center, 370 Front Street, Berea, Ohio 44017
  • Lunch: Students may bring a packed lunch
  • Water: Clear plastic water bottles (water only) are permitted

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:  Click here to register for the classes at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

Remote camp registration: Click here to register for any of the remote class offerings.

 

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