Course Description: Cyber Defenders: Future-Proofing Your Digital World Youth Camp

Are you ready to go behind the screen and see how the internet really works? This immersive, hands-on camp will transition students from being casual users to digital defenders. In a world where everything is connected, knowing how to secure your data is more than a skill: it's a superpower. In this high-energy week, students will explore the "Golden Trio" of cybersecurity: Defense, Ethics, and Exploration. Through a series of interactive labs and team challenges, students will learn the secrets of cryptography and how to send unreadable messages; setup virtual firewalls and hunt for vulnerabilities; and follow the breadcrumbs of a mock cyber attack to see how digital investigators catch hackers in the act. 
 
Whether you're interested in a high-paying career in tech or just want to ensure your own accounts are unhackable, the Cyber Defenders camp provides the tools and the community to get you started. No prior coding experience is required, just your curiosity and a problem-solving mindset. Ages 12-17. 

 Course Details: (seats remaining)

Schedule: Every day, starting on 08/03/26 and ending on 08/06/26
Times: 09:00am-01:00pm PDT
Class Price : $249.00

Additional Course Information

Please bring a sack lunch to camp each day.

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Dustin Bessette

Facility Detail

COCC Redmond Campus - Building 1
RDM1 128
2248 SE College Loop
Redmond, OR 97756
RDM1 128

Cancellation Policy

Students must cancel by contacting our office via phone: (541) 383-7270 or email: ceinfo@cocc.edu. Cancellations received 5 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund. Full refunds are also issued for classes cancelled by COCC. Refunds will be issued back to your card or in the form of a check and mailed within two weeks of the cancellation date if paid by check or cash. Failure to participate in a course or program does not result in a refund. Exceptions to the general refund policy are noted in the course descriptions on our website and in the printed schedule. If you have any questions, please call us at (541) 383-7270.