NW CYBER CAMP 2026

At NW Cyber Camp youth can expect hands-on learning experiences, industry guest speakers, a simulated workplace scenario, and expert instructors who will help you build technical skills and explore options in cybersecurity careers. No prior experience or knowledge is required to participate. There is no cost to attend our camps at Clackamas Community College, Oregon Institute of Technology, Portland Community College, Southern Oregon University, or the University of Oregon. 

NW Cyber Camp provides you with practical experience in defending against cyber threats in realistic scenarios. It should be serious fun. We provide camp completers with a Certificate to support your school's graduation requirement for Career-Connected Learning. 

Cybersecurity is needed in every industry and the demand for skilled, ethical professionals continues to grow. Attending a summer cyber camp will help you discover if this is a career field you want to explore more.

This application should be completed by the student who wishes to participate in a NW Cyber Camp. Students will name a parent/guardian who will receive forms required to complete registration. You need to know your adult's email and phone number to complete this application.


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Choose your Cyber Camp  *
NW Cyber Camp is a day camp experience, not an overnight camp. Start and end times will vary a little, but expect to be on campus from about 8:30am until 4:30pm. Lunch is included everyday. 
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First Name *
Please list your legal name.
Last Name *
Please list your legal last name.
Preferred name if you are not called by your legal name.
Name of Your High School *
HS Graduation Year *
In the summer of 2026, the high school camp is open to rising 9th - 12th grader, students who will be in high school next year. 
Your Phone Number *
Please use your number not the phone number of your parent/guardian. 
Okay to text you?
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Your email address *
Mailing Address *
Type your home address or Post Office Box on this line. The next questions ask for your specific town or city and ZIP Code. 
City *
ZIP Code *
Related Coursework: Please list any Cybersecurity or Computer Science classes you took in school
Not all schools offer Computer Science or technology classes, so having no history of classes is not a disqualifier. We are glad you want to learn!
Name the STEM teacher who will write your recommendation  *
Ask a Science Technology Engineering or Math (STEM) teacher if they will agree to provide you with a recommendation to support your application. Let them know they will receive an email from NW Cyber Camp with directions.
Teacher's email address  *
We will send your teacher a link to an online form.
Parent/Guardian's name *
 Please provide information about one legal guardian. This individual will be the Camp's primary contact in case of an emergency. This is also the person who will sign and submit waiver forms and releases for you. 
Parent/Guardian's email address *
Parent/Guardian's Phone Number *
Getting To Know You Section
The next questions are your chance to introduce yourself! There are no right or wrong answers to these questions.

250 word maximum per question. 

HINT: One sentence answers do not help you tell your story. We expect that the following questions can be answered completely with a thorough paragraph. You may write a draft, revise, and edit your writing before pasting your final thoughts below. 

1. What sparked your interest in cybersecurity? *
Please mention if there is an area of cybersecurity that seems especially interesting (e.g., hacking, digital forensics, network security, cryptography, IoT security) to you.
2. What personal qualities and/or skills do you have that might make you a valuable team member when confronting a simulated cyber attack during camp? *
This question encourages you to talk about your positive attributes. It this seems like a hard question,  think about the  most common compliments you receive. What is a personality trait you’ve worked hard to develop?  If your best friend, a coach, or favorite teacher had to describe your best qualities, what would they say?
3.  How might learning about cybersecurity impact your future career or daily life?  *
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