The camp uniquely combines the popular game Minecraft: Education Edition with a comprehensive cybersecurity curriculum, offering a fun and engaging way to learn critical digital safety skills.
The iCode Ashburn: Minecraft: Cyber Defenders camp is a 5-day program that introduces students to the fundamentals of cybersecurity using Minecraft: Education Edition. The curriculum is divided into three main sections: "Cyber Safe," "Cyber Fundamentals," and "Cyber Expert."
In the "Cyber Safe" section, students learn essential digital safety skills such as identifying phishing scams and creating strong passwords. "Cyber Fundamentals" introduces hands-on network building and data encryption exercises, where students act as an Incident Response Team. Finally, the "Cyber Expert" section delves into advanced topics like social engineering, malware, and ransomware, teaching students how to protect against and respond to real-world threats. Beyond the core cybersecurity curriculum, all iCode camps incorporate daily Digital Citizenship lessons and a one-hour Personal Project Lab, allowing students to apply their newfound skills in creative ways with instructor and AI guidance. The camp aims to develop critical soft skills such as teamwork, communication, creativity, perseverance, and critical thinking.
A typical day includes instructor-led lessons, hands-on activities and challenges related to cybersecurity concepts in Minecraft: Education Edition, and a one-hour Personal Project Lab where students work on their own creations with guidance.
This camp is best for elementary-aged students (7-11) who enjoy Minecraft and are interested in learning about digital safety and cybersecurity.
Ashburn, VA (specific address not in snippet, but linked to iCode Ashburn)
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