Applications for next summer's camp open in February/March; check back for exact dates.
Baylor University and McLennan Community College (MCC) are partnering to host a hands-on summer camp for high school students interested in exploring careers in cybersecurity.
Why This Camp
Every time you check email, stream a video, or ride in a smart car, you're relying on networks that need protection. Cybersecurity professionals are the invisible heroes keeping our digital world safe—and the world desperately needs more of them. With over 42,000 job openings in Texas alone and 3.5 million unfilled positions worldwide, Texas leads the nation in cybersecurity job growth potential.
What to Expect
Over five action-packed days, you'll dive into hands-on cybersecurity exercises, hear from industry professionals, and learn from Baylor University and McLennan Community College faculty. The week culminates in an epic competition where you'll put your new skills to the test. No experience necessary.
Camp Details
Location: Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC), 100 Research Parkway, Waco, TX 76704
Who Can Attend: High school students completing grades 8-12 by Spring 2027
2026 Camp Recap
In partnership with McLennan Community College, Baylor hosted the Cybersecurity Summer Camp 2026, led by
Dr. Erika Leal and Dr. Jeremy McCormick. Over five packed days, 24 high school students from across Texas dove into hands-on learning, culminating in participation in the national CyberPatriot competition.
As one of the fastest-growing and most critical fields in today's workforce, cybersecurity demands fresh talent, and programs like this help inspire the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and cyber defenders.
A special thank you to our guest speakers:
Hunter Isham (Scinary Cybersecurity), Nathan Wright (Textron), Brian Sitton (Baylor ITS Research Technology), and Dr. Mengfei Ren (Baylor ECS). The camp was directed by David Grover, Sr. Director for Cyber Initiatives, and supported by a team of undergraduate and graduate students from across Baylor.
