CSUSB GenCyber Summer Camp
A free, residential GenCyber summer camp at California State University, San Bernardino. 60 high school students spend one week on campus studying cybersecurity and AI through labs and mentoring. Includes college prep and dual-enrollment cybersecurity course.
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Cal Poly Pomona GenCyber Summer Camp
A free week-long residential camp funded by NSA's GenCyber program. Held each summer at Cal Poly Pomona, it introduces cybersecurity basics including operating systems, network security, forensics, and hands-on cyber labs for high school students and teachers.
NSLC Game Design (National Student Leadership Conference)
A residential summer program held at UCLA where students entering grades 9-12 learn game design fundamentals, prototype original video games, and explore careers in the gaming industry alongside peers from across the country.
SJSU Cyber-AI Summer Camp
A free week-long summer program (July 21–25, 2025) at San José State University for Bay Area high schoolers. Students delve into cybersecurity and AI through hands-on labs and projects. Hosted by SJSU's cybersecurity and AI departments.
Bay Area Cyber League Summer CyberCamps
Low/no-cost, in-person cybersecurity bootcamps (Intro, Intermediate, Advanced) hosted at Bay Area community colleges in June–July 2025. Topics include cyber hygiene, ethical hacking, cryptography, digital/network forensics, web security, and Linux fundamentals.
California Cyber Innovation Challenge (Mission Apgaritum)
An annual free state-level cyber competition for CA high school teams organized by Cal Poly CCI. Students solve a simulated cyber-crime scenario involving digital forensics and puzzles. The event usually runs virtually in early October with awards for top teams.
UCLA Game Lab High School Summer Institute
A UCLA Summer Institute where students ages 15-18 approach game-making as a form of artistic and technical practice, culminating in original playable games. Offered in both virtual and residential formats, with participants earning UC college credit.