
GenCyber Camp
CyberSecurity Summer Camp!
GenCyber Camps, which are fully funded by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), provide no-cost cybersecurity experiences for campers. Their program goals are to:
- Ignite, sustain, and increase awareness of K-12 cybersecurity content and cybersecurity postsecondary and career opportunities for participants through year-round engagement.
- Increase cybersecurity college and career readiness pathways at the K-12 level.
Provided at no cost to selected applicants, students who attend a GenCyber Camp at Howard Community College will program using Arduino and Raspberry Pi, use VR goggles, fitness trackers, study ethical hacking, and so much more! Campers will engage in hands-on activities and projects throughout the camp week — all of which are focused on cybersecurity concepts.
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June 23–27, 2025: Rising 9th–12th grade Howard County students (9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)
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August 11–15, 2025: Rising 6th–8th grade Howard County students (9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)
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Application Information
The GenCyber Application is now closed. The selection committee will review applications and students will be notified of final decisions by late April 2025.
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Additional Information
- Free lunch and snacks will be provided. Students can bring their own food, if desired.
- The GenCyber Camps are in-person at Howard Community College. Transportation is not provided.
- Aftercare, if needed, will be available at no cost from 4:30–6:30 p.m.
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Requirements
- Applicant must be a resident of Howard County, Maryland.
- Applicant must have achieved a “B” or higher average in math and science thus far in the 2024-25 school year.
- Applicant must provide letter of recommendation from a school math, science, or technology teacher. The teacher's contact information must be included.
- Applicant must be entering grades 6–8 for the camp session that runs August 11–15; or entering grades 9–12 for the camp session that runs June 23–27, 2025.
- The applicant must have reliable transportation to and from Howard Community College each day.


