Who: Students ages 14-18

When: June 6^th - June 11^th, 2027

Where: Daytona Beach, FL

Tuition: TBD (Includes supervised housing, daily instruction, classroom materials, and on-campus meals.)

Camp Description

Think like a hacker. Defend like a cybersecurity professional.

In Beginner Cybersecurity, campers will enter the exciting world of ethical hacking and digital defense. Through interactive challenges, hands-on projects, and expert-led instruction, participants will learn how cyberattacks work-and how cybersecurity professionals detect, prevent, and respond to them.

Campers will explore fundamental cybersecurity concepts, including:

• Cryptography and secret codes
• Open-source reconnaissance
• Steganography and hidden information
• Digital safety and wellness
• Penetration testing
• Information security

Throughout the camp, campers will work alongside experienced staff on practical projects designed to strengthen their problem-solving and technical skills. In the Cybersecurity Engineering Lab (CybEL), they will safely conduct authorized attacks against simulated services, such as web servers, and learn the complete life cycle of a cyberattack-from reconnaissance and exploitation to detection, response, and defense.

Through engaging exercises and real-world challenges, campers will discover how cybersecurity protects people, businesses, and critical systems while exploring exciting fields such as:

• Digital Safety and Wellness
• Penetration Testing
• Software Engineering
• Computer Science
• Information Security

This camp is perfect for curious problem-solvers who enjoy technology, puzzles, and thinking outside the box. Campers will leave with a stronger understanding of online safety, hands-on cybersecurity experience, and a glimpse into the fast-paced world of cyber defense.

Registration

Registration opens November 30^th, 2026.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received in writing to summer@erau.edu. Cancellation fees vary based on the cancellation dates listed below.

International Students

In addition to the required application process, non-U.S. citizens must obtain an appropriate visa to attend the program such as a visitor visa (B-1/B-2).