The GenCyber Camp is jointly funded by the National Security Agency (NSA) and National Science Foundation (NSF), making it a highly respected and tuition-free entry point into cybersecurity for high school students.
The GenCyber Camp at NYU Tandon offers high school students an immersive, tuition-free experience in cybersecurity. Participants delve into core cybersecurity concepts through hands-on labs and challenges, covering topics such as ethical hacking, cryptography, and digital forensics. The program aims to cultivate curiosity and develop essential STEM skills, empowering students to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges. Students gain practical experience and foundational knowledge, preparing them for further studies and careers in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. The camp emphasizes an inclusive learning environment, encouraging a diverse generation of engineers.
A typical day involves a mix of lectures and hands-on labs, with activities such as introductions, ice breakers, pre-camp assessments, discussions on GenCyber First Principles, and career exploration with guest speakers.
This program is ideal for high school students with little to no prior experience in computer science or cybersecurity who are interested in exploring the field.
NYU Tandon, Brooklyn, NY
New York STEM Summer Camps is a free directory service that aggregates publicly available information about STEM programs, summer camps, and educational opportunities. We do not operate, sponsor, endorse, accredit, certify, or have any affiliation with the camps and programs listed here unless explicitly stated.
All program details — including pricing, session dates, instructor credentials, curriculum, safety policies, refund terms, transportation, meal arrangements, and admission requirements — are sourced from publicly available information and may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect. Listings are partially generated and updated using automated AI-assisted research, which can occasionally produce inaccurate details. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for independently verifying every detail directly with the camp before enrolling, paying, or relying on any information shown here.
We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the accuracy, completeness, suitability, safety, quality, availability, or fitness for any particular purpose of any camp, program, or information shown on this site. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages of any kind — including but not limited to financial loss, missed sessions, refund disputes, injury, child safety incidents, transportation issues, dissatisfaction with educational outcomes, or any other harm — arising from your use of this directory or your decision to enroll a child in any listed program. Your use of this site constitutes acceptance of these terms.
If you are a camp operator and notice any inaccurate information about your program, please contact us and we will review and update it. By submitting an inquiry via this site, you consent to the camp contacting you with information about their program.
