The ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ Summer Cyber Camp offers a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience covering key cybersecurity topics such as computer forensics, cryptography, online ethics, penetration testing, and network security.
Middle and high school participants engage in interactive labs on virtual environments, including exercises on traffic analysis, access control, WiFi password cracking, and multi-layer firewall protection.
The camp features expert-led lectures, industry panel discussions, and a field trip to the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ Data Center.
Students also explore cybersecurity concepts through robotics with Zumi car lessons, attack demonstrations, and a racing challenge.
Additional activities include cybersecurity games, a Cyber Camp Poster Show, a Jeopardy tournament, and a final award ceremony, ensuring an engaging and immersive introduction to cybersecurity.
Camp Schedule
July 13 - 17, 2026
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Time |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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8:00 - 8:30 |
Camp Staff Check-In |
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8:30 - 9:00 |
Camper Check-In |
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9:00 – 9:45 |
Orientation & Icebreaker |
How Hackers Use AI |
How the Internet Works |
AI Detecting Cyber Attacks |
WiFi Password Cracking Demo |
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10:00 – 10:45 |
What is Cybersecurity? |
Deepfake Demonstration |
Packet Traffic Visualization with Wireshark |
Malware Pattern Detection Lab |
Pen Testing Demo/Simulation |
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11:00 – 12:00 |
What is AI? |
Phishing Email Lab |
ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ Data Center Field Trip |
Train a Simple AI Model |
Poster Finalization |
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12:00 – 1:00 |
Lunch Break/Hands On Demonstrations |
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1:00 – 1:45 |
Prompt Engineering Lab |
Students Create AI Phishing Email |
Data Center Debrief |
Industry/Academic Panel Discussion |
AI Voice Student Workshop (Elevenlabs?) |
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2:00 – 2:45 |
Zumi Car Demonstration |
Defending Against AI Phishing |
AI Voice Demo |
Zumi Car Racing (ZumiMat) |
Poster Workshop |
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3:00 – 3:45 |
Zumi Programming Session 1 |
Zumi Programming Session 2 |
Zumi Programming Session 3 |
Poster Workshop |
Poster Show & Tell (Parents) |
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4:00 - 4:30 |
Cyber Challenge Game |
Cyber Challenge Game |
Cyber Challenge Game |
Cyber Challenge Game |
Awards Ceremony |
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4:30 - 5:00 |
Camper Check-Out |
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For information about this program, contact:
Charles E. Kirkpatrick, MS, CISSP
Senior Lecturer
ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ Summer Cyber Camp Director
ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ School of Cybersecurity
cybercamp@odu.edu
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Enrollment is limited to 25 Students, with waitlist options available.