NSA/NSF Sponsored Cyber Camp / Professional Development
GenCyber Wyoming is open to Middle through High School students in odd years, and teachers in even years. Students/Teachers must meet the following requirements.
COWPOKES-CS is open to middle or high school grade student. No prior knowledge or experience in computer science or cybersecurity is required.Application occurs through teachers - so find some friends and a teacher mentor. Have the mentor apply soon!
COWPOKES-CS is open to any middle or high school educator, with preference given to those looking to integrate CS and/or cybersecurity within their existing curriculum.
The GenCyber camp and professional development rotates throughout the state of Wyoming.
There is absolutely no cost to attend the COWPOKES day camp! You'll be provided with materials and lunch throughout the entire week! Show up and learn about computer science, cybersecurity, and computational thinking in a fun, welcoming atmosphere! At the end of the week, you'll get to keep a pretty cool Microbit as well as any other materials your create during the week!
This professional development experience is free! In fact, you'll receive a competitive weekly stipend for participation. Additionally, we'll provide you with some electronics for you and your district! In addition to the tech, you'll walk away with two lesson/activities that you've helped develop as well as 18 other lessons/activities from 9 other Wyoming teachers!
We get it, you're excited! The application is open now through April 30th ! With notices of acceptance by May 9th.