Camps & Hands-on Learning Experiences
Camps & Hands-on Learning Experiences
Dive into your passions and open the door to new opportunities with one of ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ's experiential camps led by our prestigious faculty and professional staff. Want an experience that challenges you as a leader, builds valuable skills, and looks great on your college resume? Consider one of the engaging camps and hands-on learning experiences at ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ.
ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ's Open Source INTelligence (OSINT) Academy
Take the first step toward your career in cyber in this innovative Information Warfare summer camp where you'll learn the tools, processes, and techniques used by real OSINT analysts. Search, analyze, critically assess, and identify sensitive information. Then learn how to protect it from real-life Information Warfare. You'll leave with actionable skills in military intelligence, loss prevention, and cybersecurity!
For high school students
Summer Design Academy | Architecture + Art
Do you dream of creating larger-than-life designs that become functional buildings and spaces people can enjoy? Architecture + Art Summer Design Academy is an exciting, hands-on learning experience that combines design creativity, historical perspective, technical excellence, social responsibility, and environmental leadership — with plenty of time for bringing your ideas to life.
Investment Bootcamp
Learn the essentials of personal finance and the basics of investing using ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ’s Bloomberg Financial Lab. Additional benefits include becoming stock market literate, benefits of diversification, currency, and mutual funds. Participants may complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts Certification. Investment Bootcamp teaches you how to Manage Money and Plan for Real-Life Scenarios – Topics Rarely Covered in School!
For high school students and incoming rooks
Future Leader Camp (FLC)
You want something more out of your summer experience and the Future Leader Camp has it dialed in. You'll build leadership techniques, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills while climbing the cliffs of Deer Leap Mountain and competing in the Olympic Challenge course. From classroom leadership instruction to your three-day wilderness survival skills, this is a summer that will stand out.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy
Step into the future at ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ’s AI Academy, a hands-on summer experience. You’ll dive into coding labs, design and test AI-driven prototypes, and tackle real challenges that merge creativity with cutting-edge technology. Alongside peers who share your curiosity, you’ll explore the ethics of innovation, collaborate on projects, and present your own capstone creation—all while building a portfolio that sets you apart for college and beyond.
For current high school students, grades 9 through 12
Leadership Challenge Weekends
Leadership Challenge Weekend is aimed at students interested in advancing their leadership skills through a cadet lifestyle program. Students will develop leadership skills, gain insight on teamwork, learn to identify communication barriers, and will learn about life at senior military colleges and the financial & career benefits of ROTC.
Activities will include the indoor climbing wall, leadership reaction course, water survival training, a physical fitness test, drill and ceremonies and other outdoor/indoor activities.
Cyber Immersion
Get the ultimate cybersecurity experience at Cyber Immersion, a week-long summer camp at ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ in Northfield, VT that offers hands-on learning in the exciting world of cybersecurity.
Throughout the week, you'll dive into essential coding languages such as command line, Python fundamentals, Linux basics, Metasploit, Nmap, and Wireshark through engaging and interactive labs. Beyond technical skills, you'll gain insights into careers in computer science and cybersecurity.