CyberGuardians: Cybersecurity with AI-Assisted Learning

Camp Details

• NON-Residential Day Camp 
• Camp Dates:  June 22 – 26, 2026
• Camp Times: 8:30 AM - 4 PM 
• Meals Provided: Daily Lunch and Snack
• Camp Cost: $100

Highlights 

• Cybersecurity camp for everyone! No prior knowledge in coding or cybersecurity needed.
• Hands-on learning experience in the state of the art cybersecurity & digital forensics lab.
• Learn to be a cyberguardian in the digital world through games and other fun activities.
• Uncover and analyze electronic data as a digital forensics investigator.

Eligibility 

• Students entering 8th - 10th grade in fall of 2026 who are interested in learning more about cyber security.

Camp Cost   

• The $100 cost of camp covers all supplies, lunch & snacks as well as instruction.
• Financial Assistance Application

Hotel Block 

BGSU Summer Camps has partnered with local businesses to offer reduced cost accommodations. Details related to the hotel block will be sent in acceptance e-mails. 

Application Requirements 

• Complete the online form
• Complete responses to short-answer questions

Application Dates & Deadlines  

• March 2, 2026 - To be considered for early admission. Applicants will be notified by March 20. 
  
• April 30, 2026 - General Application Deadline. * Please note that all spaces may fill after selection from the early admission deadline.

Application Cancellation Policy

• All programs, or camps within a program, may be subject to minimum enrollment and may be cancelled if enrollment minimum is not met. In the event of a cancelled program all fees and registration costs will be refunded.
  
• Campers may withdraw their application at anytime by sending an e-mail to falconyouth@bgsu.edu

Accepted Participants

• Please keep an eye on your e-mail and occasional check your spam/junk folder for emails related to your application as we may reach out if you have missing information or an incomplete application.
• Acceptance emails will be sent on or before March 20, 2026 for the early decision deadline and by May 1 for the general deadline permitting space available.

Deposit and Payment Information

• To reserve your spot in camp, accepted campers will need to pay a non-refundable deposit of $25.

Payment Schedule

• Camp may be paid in full at any time. If you choose to pay in installments, below is the payment schedule for campers selected during the early decision cycle only. Campers admitted after March 20th please refer to information in your acceptance email for a payment installment plan.
  
• Your camp balance must be current at each payment installment due date
• Use the payment link sent in the original e-mail to complete subsequent payments

Forms

Forms will be collected via CampDocs. Information with a link to the site will be sent with your acceptance.

• BGSU Waiver
  
• BGSU Medical Authorization Form
  
• BGSU Medical: Permission to Dispense Medication (Used for over the counter medication, tylenol, sinus etc)
  
• BGSU Media Release
  
• Camp Rules and Policies

Camp Cancellation Policy

Refunds for canceled registrations will be issued to the individual or organization that made the original payment, according to the following schedule:

• On or before May 1: A full refund, minus the non-refundable deposit, will be provided.
• 21 or more days before the start of camp: A 75% refund, minus the non-refundable deposit, will be provided.
• 14–20 days before the start of camp: A 50% refund, minus the non-refundable deposit, will be provided.
• Less than 14 days before the start of camp: No refund will be provided.

Additional Notes:

• No refunds will be given for "no-shows."
• Participants dismissed from camp for disciplinary reasons are not eligible for any refund.