Is this camp for me?
The camp is designed for girls aged 13-16 who love solving different puzzles and challenges. No prior programming or cybersecurity knowledge is needed – just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm for a week of exploration and learning new things!
What languages should I speak to attend the camp?
English is the primary communication language at the camp. We expect yo to be able to communicate in English sufficiently well to make yourself understood. The camp uses language immersion methods throughout. If you understand this text – you will be fine!
What will we do at the camp?
Every day we will have cybersecurity workshops where we will learn about the field of cyber security and solved exciting tasks, for example:
- how to retrieve information from different filetypes (JPG, WAV, etc)
- how to use Linux and what it is;
- how to use different security weaknesses;
- how passwords are cracked;
- what information can be found by scanning the network and what we can do with it;
- how to protect yourself in cyberspace;
- ethics – what is allowed in cyberspace and what is not allowed.
It is ok if you do not know all these things yet.
The camp will end with a Capture the Flag (CTF) game, offering you the chance to solve cybersecurity tasks and apply what you have learned in a non-competitive environment.
What do we do after the workshops?
The camp schedule will include a variety of active and fun group activities, a guided tour and a fun party at the end of the camp.
When will the camp start and end?
On the first day of the camp, we will start around noon.
The official ending of the camp will be on the late evening of the Friday with the camp party. Participants are welcome to stay at the campsite until noon on Saturday.
To get the most out of your experience, we recommend arriving to Estonia one day earlier and staying until at least August 3rd.
Who can join the camp?
We welcome groups of 3-6 participants and one chaperone from different countries to attend the camp.
The chaperone accompanying the participants could be any adult who speaks English and the mother tongue of their group.
The chaperone doesn’t have to have any prior knowledge of cybersecurity. For example, last year we had chaperones who were parents of one participant from their group, official from the ministry, coordinator of the national cybersecurity teams.
What is expected of the chaperone?
We expect the chaperones to ensure the safe transportation of participants to and from the camp.
Since we do know that sometimes it is easier for youth to express themselves in their mother tongue we expect the chaperone to stay at the campsite during the camp.
It is expected that chaperones will engage with all the participants from their group at least once a day, checking in on their well-being. If the participants express any challenges beyond their ability to resolve, together with the organisers of the camp we could find the best solution.
The chaperones will be housed in the same building as the participants and if possible, they will get a private room or a room together with 1-2 other chaperones. Last year, most of the chaperones used daytime hours for their work, similar to how they would in a home office.
What time do I have to wake up and what times do we eat?
We will let you know about exact daily schedule when the camp time gets closer.
Most likely the wake-up time will be around 9 o’clock and bed time will be around 23.00.
On the daytime there will be 3-5 hours of cybersecurity workshops. During the daytime there will be breakfast, lunch and dinner and 2 snack breaks.
In the evening there will be fun activities together with all the participants and also free time.
What should I know about Estonia before coming to the camp?
If you would like to know more about Estonia before coming to the camp, there is plenty of information in internet.
A good place to get started is the official tourist site Visit Estonia FAQ page.
One month before the Camp we will organise online meetings with all of the chaperones. In these sessions we will cover all the essential information about arriving to the camp and ensure everyone is well-prepared for this exciting learning experience.
If you should have any questions before, do not hesitate to reach out to Tiina Pau ([email protected]).
How much does the camp cost?
The camp is free for the participants and chaperones – accommodation, food, workshops and all other activities on the camp site. However, we do not cover travel costs, including flights, travel insurance, and potential extra nights of accommodation.
The camp is funded under Grant Agreement No. 101122044 and is supported by the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre.
How can I attend the camp?
For more information and registration please contact NCC-EE expert-coordinator Tiina Pau ([email protected]) and she will help you with registration and answer any questions you have. Deadline for registration is 31st of May or until all available spots are filled. Whichever comes first!
If your Member State is organizing similar cybersecurity related camps or activities for youth, especially for young women, we at NCC-EE would be interested to collaborate.
Last updated: 01.07.2024
