The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ is calling on students and teachers across the state to register for the highly anticipated 2025 GenCyber camps. These camps provide exciting, hands-on opportunities to develop valuable cybersecurity skills. Space is limited.
is a program funded by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the National Science Foundation that offers free cybersecurity camps for students and teachers nationwide. Since 2015, UH has hosted 44 student camps engaging more than 1,000 middle and high school students, and more than 25 teacher camps training more than 750 educators across the state.
“GenCyber camps are an excellent way for students to learn about exciting skills and careers they can pursue in college, and teachers learn techniques and content they can teach students in the classroom or in after-school programs,” said Jodi Ito, UH chief information security officer.
Register for student pre-camps
Kickstart your cybersecurity journey with the GenCyber virtual pre-camps. No experience is needed. Last day to register for the pre-camp is April 18, 2025.
Virtual Pre-Camps
- Who: Current 6th–12th graders
- When: May 3 and May 10 | 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Where: Virtual via Zoom (details provided upon registration)
- Register:
In-person student summer camps: Secure your spot in one of the exciting in-person cybersecurity camps happening across Â鶹´«Ã½
- Kauaʻi: June 9–13 | Kauaʻi High School |
- Oʻahu: June 9–13 | Campbell High School |
- Maui: June 16–20 | UH Maui College |
- Molokaʻi: June 16–20 | Kaunakakai Elementary School |
- Oʻahu: June 16–20 | Leilehua High School |
- Â鶹´«Ã½ Island (Hilo): June 23–27 | Kua O Ka L¨¡ |
The last day to register for the in-person camp is May 16, 2025. For more information, contact: gencyber@hawaii.edu or check the .
Teachers, register for the GenCyber intermediate virtual camp
UH Maui College is also offering a fully online cybersecurity training camp for Â鶹´«Ã½ Department of Education high school teachers. Learn about ethical hacking, AI and cybersecurity, packet tracing and more.
Teacher Camp Schedule
- Pre-Camp 1: April 26 | 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Pre-Camp 2: May 17 | 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Main Summer Camp: June 23–27 | 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Post-Camp 1: July 26 | 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Post-Camp 2: September 27 | 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
For more information and to register, email Deborah McNulty (mcnultyd@hawaii.edu).
Meet the GenCyber Â鶹´«Ã½ Team
The program is led by cybersecurity experts and educators from across the University of Â鶹´«Ã½ system:
Student Camps Program Directors
- Hilo and Molokaʻi: Yingfei Dong (UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ professor)
- Campbell HS and Maui: Petersen Gross (Leeward Community College professor)
- Leilehua HS and Kauaʻi: John Johnson III (Kapiʻolani Community College professor)
- Coordinator and administrator Tonya Huntley (huntley9@hawaii.edu)
Teacher Camp Instructors
- Lead Instructor Noah Myers (Â鶹´«Ã½ Department of Education)
- Pedagogy Expert Loren Ayresman (King Kekaulike High School)
- Consortium and Program Director Debasis Bhattacharya (UH Maui College professor)
About GenCyber
With a $412,794 grant from the NSA GenCyber program, UH Maui College is leading this statewide cybersecurity education initiative in collaboration with UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹, UH Information Technology Services, Kapiʻolani CC and Leeward CC.
The aims to inspire the next generation of cybersecurity professionals by providing engaging and hands-on learning experiences for students and educators. Through funding and collaboration, GenCyber Â鶹´«Ã½ is committed to strengthening Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s cybersecurity education pipeline.