Mercyhurst University Cyber
Security Camp

Established: 2023
Grades: 6-12
Month: June
Duration: Two days
Location: Mercyhurst University
Eligibility: Graduates of the Junior Police Academy with an interest in cyber security
Activities: Cyber security, critical thinking, data analysis

The two-day Mercyhurst University Cyber Security Camp takes graduates from the PAL Junior Police Academy and introduces them to the world of cyber security. The program is designed to ignite learning through hands-on experiences and guidance from experts who teach critical thinking, data analysis, and collaborative decision-making.

Students learn to address real-world issues from various perspectives and get to see first-hand the problems that impact decision makers. From protecting information systems to developing winning campaign strategies, cyber security is more important today than ever. This camp introduces students to career opportunities in the cyber security field, which is only growing in demand.