Cybercore Youth Career Academy
When
July 20-24, 2026
Where
ATIC Building #500
Students ages 12 to 17 are welcome to learn in a fun and hands-on environment at our Applied Technology & Innovation Center 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch is provided Monday - Friday.
Registration Opens March 1st!
What is Cybercore Youth Career Academy?
The Cybercore Academy is a summer program designed in collaboration with the College of Eastern Idaho, Idaho National Laboratory, Cybercore Integration Center and STEM K-12 program, Idaho Falls District 91, additional industry partners, and area universities to introduce high school students and local Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers to cybersecurity and related topics. Students ages 12-17 with an interest in computer programming, networking and cybersecurity will participate in hands-on learning activities, gain access to industry mentors through demonstrations and lectures, and experience real-world exposure through facilities tours coordinated by local industry partners.
What Will Your Students Experience?
Join us for a 5-day summer day camp and learn the basics of computing and cybersecurity. This program is designed for middle school and high school students to introduce them to the growing field of cybersecurity through hands-on activities and direct interaction with industry experts. Campers will receive their own Raspberry Pi and learn the basics of programming, circuit design, and cyber-physical systems.
Interact with peers and mentors and explore the possibilities of a challenging and rewarding career path. On the last day of camp, use your new skills to solve challenging puzzles and "capture the flag." No prior knowledge or skills are required.
You Will Learn:
- Computing basics, using Windows and Linux
- Programming with python
- Circuit design
- Binary, hex, encoding, and cryptography
- Safe and secure online behavior
- Cybersecurity "capture the flag"
Make new friends and great memories - can you hack it?
The Raspberry Pi is a low cost, credit-card sized computer that plugs into a computer monitor or TV, and uses a standard keyboard and mouse. It is a capable little device that enables people of all ages to explore computing, and to learn how to program in languages like Scratch and Python. You can play games, create programs, control hardware like home automation, and a lot more. This is an awesome machine to experiment and with. With a Raspberry Pi you will learn Linux and open up a whole area of programming and computing you never knew existed.
Scholarships Available!
Financial assistance may be available through the NextGen Scholarship to support student participation in this camp. Scholarships are limited and awarded based on eligibility and available funding. Apply for a Scholarship!Disclosure
The College of Southern Idaho does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation. This policy applies to all programs, services, and facilities, including applications, admissions, and employment. Individuals having questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy should contact Eric Nielson, Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator, Taylor 212, 315 Falls Ave, Twin Falls, ID 83301 or via telephone at 208-732-6267 or at titleix@csi.edu or Shannon Hyde, Student Accessibility Coordinator/Section 504 Compliance, Taylor 202B, 315 Falls Ave, Twin Falls, ID 83301, or via telephone at 208-732- 6268 or at accessibility@csi.edu.
“NextGen Scholarship” awards are funded by a USDA NIFA grant, “From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals Program” (NextGen), awarded to the College of Southern Idaho that provides up to $1,044,375 for financial assistance in these programs.
Thank You to Our Career Academy Sponsors!
2026 Sponsors
This work is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, NextGen Program.
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