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Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking · 🏫 Macalester College (for one session)

(All Day) Intro to Python, Hacking and Cybersecurity Summer Camp

Students learn to think like ethical hackers, gaining real-world problem-solving skills to protect digital information.

🔥 Middle School 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person Beginner-friendly

About this camp

This full-day camp immerses students in the worlds of Python coding and cybersecurity. Through hands-on projects and problem-solving, participants learn how code works and explore computer science concepts. Students step into the role of ethical hackers, discovering methods for information protection and uncovering digital tricks. Activities include engaging coding puzzles and Capture the Flag games, designed to make learning both challenging and fun. The curriculum encourages curiosity, exploration, and discovery, allowing students to practice coding and build a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles. Campers will gain practical skills in Python programming and ethical hacking basics, including experimenting with secret codes, testing password strength, and training on specialty websites for safe practice. They will also have the opportunity to build their own cyber defense game.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves hands-on projects, coding puzzles, and Capture the Flag games, allowing students to actively learn Python and cybersecurity concepts.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for middle school students curious about how hackers think and who enjoy solving puzzles, offering a blend of coding and ethical hacking.

What you'll learn

Python coding Cybersecurity Ethical hacking Coding puzzles Capture the Flag games Digital forensics Cyber defense game creation

Location

Earle Brown Elementary, Brooklyn Center

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