DSU Cyber Camp for Middle School Girls
The DSU Cyber Camp for Middle School Girls is a fun, hands on cybersecurity camp for middle school girls who want to learn, create, and explore how to stay safe and confident online.
Camp overview
| Date | Location | Who | Cost |
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| June 15th-18th, 2026 |
DSU Campus Stay in residence halls |
Middle-school girls (capacity 100) | $250 |
Registration
Register for DSU Cyber Camp for Middle School Girls
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About the camp
This camp is designed for current middle school girls and includes team-based games, guided challenges, mini labs, and friendly competitions. Campers learn alongside DSU faculty, DSU students, and guest mentors while building practical skills, confidence, and community. You’ll practice problem-solving, learn how to recognize scams, and explore ways to stay safe in a digital world.
Computers are provided for all sessions and campers stay in DSU residence halls, offering a safe and supervised introduction to college life while building independence, responsibility, and friendships.
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Learn Python by building real mini tools
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Write simple Python programs that do fun things fast like decoding messages, checking passwords, and solving puzzles
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OSINT challenges
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Use open source intelligence techniques to find clues, verify information, and connect the dots in a safe, age appropriate way
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Security basics that feel like a game
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Practice spotting phishing and scams
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Learn how attackers trick people and how to shut that down
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Build stronger passwords and understand why passphrases win
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Digital forensics labs
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Collect evidence and follow the trail
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Recover files and piece together what happened
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Learn how investigators think when they are solving a case
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Crypto and secret messages
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Explore cryptography through hands on puzzles and ciphers
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Encrypt and decrypt messages
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Learn how modern encryption protects texting, shopping, and apps you use every day
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Team missions and competitions
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Work in squads to solve challenges
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Earn points, unlock levels, and win bragging rights
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Make friends and learn how to lead under pressure
Educational takeaways
- Get a fun introduction to cybersecurity, digital investigation, and online intelligence.
- Build critical thinking and problem-solving skills you can use in school and everyday life.
- Learn how cybersecurity connects to privacy, safety, and real-world decision making.
- Explore future pathways in cyber and technology through DSU programs and near-peer mentors.
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