01 / THINKCritical thinking
Students ask questions, challenge assumptions, and compare evidence. They practice explaining why a conclusion makes sense.
KC7 summer camps · 2027
Become a
cyber detective
this summer
KC7 Camp is a cybersecurity mystery camp where students work together to solve cases and investigate fictional cyberattacks. They move around, question witnesses, compare clues, and use data to figure out what happened. Curiosity is all they need to get started.
Completely free. Laptops and meals provided. No experience needed.
Learning at camp
What students will learn
Students practice critical thinking, data analysis, and communication by solving mysteries together. These skills carry into any discipline, whether or not they choose a future in cybersecurity.
01 / THINK
02 / INVESTIGATEData analysis
Students find patterns in realistic data and learn a query language to search for clues. They connect what they find on screen with evidence gathered through activities.
03 / SHARECommunication
Students listen to teammates, discuss different explanations, and present their findings. They learn to make a clear case for their ideas.
Activities
How camp works
Camp combines movement, conversation, puzzles, and time with data. Students spend part of the day at a laptop and part away from it, gathering clues and working with others.
Guided activities help students get started, then give them room to test ideas and solve problems together. Activities and schedules will vary by camp.
Get to know the KC7 approachStudents explore a mystery
Students get moving, interview witnesses in a fictional case, and gather clues through hands-on activities.
Students investigate together
Teams compare clues, discuss possibilities, and use a query language to search data. The computer is one tool in a larger investigation.
Students explain what they found
Students bring their evidence together and present their conclusions, practicing clear communication and learning from one another.
Locations
Choose a camp
Explore what’s planned for 2027. Visit each camp’s page for activities, learning outcomes, and details for your family.
01 / Kentucky
Lexington
Cybersecurity camp in Lexington, Kentucky.
- Planned dates
- June 21–25, 2027
- Planned location
- The Hill · Lexington, KY
- Cost
- Completely free · Laptops and meals provided
- Ages & hours
- Details coming soon
Registration details coming soon
Explore Lexington02 / Kentucky
Louisville
Cybersecurity camp in Louisville, Kentucky.
- Planned dates
- To be announced
- Planned location
- Louisville, KY · Venue to be announced
- Cost
- Completely free · Laptops and meals provided
- Ages & hours
- Details coming soon
Registration details coming soon
Explore Louisville03 / Oklahoma
Greenwood
Cybersecurity camp in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- Planned dates
- July 12–16, 2027
- Planned location
- Tulsa, OK · Venue to be announced
- Cost
- Completely free · Laptops and meals provided
- Ages & hours
- Details coming soon
Registration details coming soon
Explore Greenwood
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See KC7 camp in action
Take a look inside a past Lexington camp, where students worked through cyber mysteries with teammates and facilitators.
Read our camp storyFrom a past camper
“I feel smart in something that I didn’t know [before].”
Read the camp story
The people behind camp
What is the KC7 Foundation?
The KC7 Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that makes cybersecurity learning accessible to more people. We help students discover an interest they might never have considered, through games, mysteries, and hands-on experiences.
Our volunteers, educators, and supporters make free camps like these possible. Students get a welcoming place to explore, build confidence, and develop skills they can use wherever their interests take them.
Meet the KC7 FoundationThe KC7 story · Produced by Microsoft Unlocked · 4 min
Who is this camp for?
This camp is for students who are curious and enjoy figuring things out. They don’t need an existing interest in computers or any technical experience. We welcome inquisitive students with all kinds of interests.
Does my child need to know how to code?
No prior coding or cybersecurity experience is needed to start with KC7. Students learn by asking questions and following evidence, with guided practice to help them get started. Each camp’s age and grade requirements will be shared with registration.
What will students learn?
Students practice critical thinking, data analysis, and communication. They evaluate evidence, find patterns in data, and explain their findings to others. These skills transfer to any discipline, whether or not students go on to study or work in cybersecurity.
Will my child spend the whole day at a computer?
No. This is a mystery camp: students move around, talk with others, question witnesses in fictional cases, and work through hands-on puzzles. They also use a query language to explore data on a laptop, as one part of their investigation.
Will students be hacking real systems?
KC7’s games use fictional organizations and realistic activity records. Students investigate what happened from a defender’s perspective; the cases do not ask them to break into real systems.
What about laptops, meals, and pickup?
We provide laptops and meals at camp. Please make sure your child has breakfast before arriving and is dropped off on time. We’ll share daily hours and drop-off and pickup instructions before camp. Please contact us about dietary or accessibility needs.
How do we sign up, and what does it cost?
Camp is completely free, including laptops to use at camp and meals. Registration links and eligibility details will be posted here when each camp’s arrangements are confirmed. For now, visit an individual camp page or contact the KC7 team. An inquiry does not reserve a place.
Summer 2027
Plan for camp
Explore the campsCheck your camp page for dates and registration information.