GenCyber Teachers Camp

Inspiring the Next Generation of Cyber Educators

Designed for middle and high school computer science and IT teachers in Southwest Florida Public Schools (SWFL-PS), the FGCU GenCyber Teachers Camp is a cybersecurity education program that focuses on Network and Internet of Things (IoT) Security.

Camp Section	Dates
Pre-Camp (Online)	Week of June 5, 2025
Main Camp (In-Person)	June 9 - June 13, 2025
Post-Camp (Online)	Week of June 16, 2025
Teacher Symposium	December 2025 (Date TBD)

The FGCU GenCyber Teachers Camp is offered in a hybrid format, featuring an online pre- and post-camp and an in-person camp at FGCU. The camp targets 30 teachers from minority-serving schools in the SWFL-PS system, including The School District of Lee County, Collier County Public Schools, Charlotte County Public Schools, Hendry County School District, and Glades County School District. Laptops, IoT equipment, and network security tools are provided. Other participant benefits include a $900 stipend, hands-on labs, and professional development. Post-camp engagement includes monthly meetings and a symposium.

Learning Objectives
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- Understanding cybersecurity concepts, ethics, network security, and IoT security.
- Engaging in hands-on labs, including Capture the Flag (CTF), penetration testing, and IoT security exercises.
- Developing and presenting lesson plans aligned with CPALM and ISTE standards.
- Learning about cybersecurity careers aligned with the NICE Workforce Framework.
- Collaborating with peers and experts in monthly post-camp sessions.
Location
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Eligibility
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- Middle and high school computer science/IT teachers from Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee Counties.
- Must be committed to integrating cybersecurity lesson plans in their schools.
Sign-Up Process
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- Registration for interested teachers coming soon.
- Selection is based on teachers from high minority-serving schools.
Grant Funding
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Funding for this program was provided through the National Security Agency (NSA) and National Science Foundation (NSF) through the GenCyber program. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not constitute an endorsement on behalf of FGCU.