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GenCyber Teacher Camp: June 12-16, 2023

GenCyber is a nationwide program funded by the NSA and the National Science Foundation.

The GenCyber program provides summer cybersecurity camp experiences for students and teachers at the K-12 level. The goals of the program are to:

  • increase interest in cybersecurity careers and diversity in the cybersecurity workforce of the nation; 
  • help all students understand correct and safe online behavior and how they can be good digital citizens;
  • improve teaching methods for delivery of cybersecurity content in K-12 curricula.

Westminster's GenCyber Teacher Program

The 2023 GenCyber Teacher Program at Westminster Schools of Augusta is a full year of workshop opportunities designed to help middle grades teachers develop the skills they will need to raise up the next generation of cyber stars! Through a series of engaging, hands-on activities, the selected teachers will learn how to integrate the basics of cybersecurity, algorithmic thinking, and computational problem solving seamlessly into their curriculum. Please refer to the schedule below for the 2023 required and optional dates.

Date Time Event Location and Details
March 11, 2023 9:30a - 2:30p Pre-Camp Workshop #1
Mandatory
Westminster Schools of Augusta
  • Lunch and all supplies provided
April 22, 2023 9:30a - 2:30p Pre-Camp Workshop #2
Mandatory
Westminster Schools of Augusta
  • Lunch and all supplies provided
June 12 - 16, 2022 8a - 4:30p GenCyber Teacher Camp
Mandatory 5 day attendance

Westminster Schools of Augusta

  • Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks will be provided each day.
  • Chromebook and all other supplies provided
  • $800 stipend issued after camp completion
July 20, 2023 9a - 3:30p Field Trip: Workshop #3
Mandatory
 
  • Field trip to explore the cyber industry in the CSRA
  • Lunch provided
  • $200 stipend issued after field trip
September 30, 2023 9:30a - 2:30p Workshop #4
Mandatory

Westminster Schools of Augusta

  • Lunch provided
  • $240 stipend issued after workshop
October 26, 2026 5:45 - 7:30p Workshop #5
Optional
Westminster Schools of Augusta
  • Dinner provided
November 16, 2023 5:45 - 7:30p Workshop #6
Optional
Westminster Schools of Augusta
  • Dinner provided
January 25, 2024 5:45 - 7:30p Workshop #7
Optional
Westminster Schools of Augusta
  • Dinner provided

 

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Contact

Kendra Sue Finch 
Director of Educational Technology and Accreditation
kfinch@wsa.net

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Thank you to all of the middle school teachers who traveled near and far to participate in Westminster's 2022 GenCyber Program!

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