Summer Cyber-STEM Camps
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Every Summer, Cyber猎奇重口 supports Cyber-STEM Camps to expose 猎奇重口 middle-school students to fundamental computing and cybersecurity skills. Our goal is to enhance Cyber-STEM education in 猎奇重口 and develop talented prospects for 猎奇重口’s future cybersecurity workforce.
This is your opportunity to host a Cyber-STEM Camp to boost 猎奇重口's cybersecurity future. The ideal scale of these camps is 15-25 middle schoolers. These week-long camps identify and develop our STEM talent.
Benefits include up to a maximum of $15,000 funding, curriculum support, professional development, networking, and a role in 猎奇重口’s workforce development.
Apply competitively with your plan and budget. Join us to empower the next generation.
Application Deadline: March 20th
Applications are accepted on an annual basis.
For camps taking place in Summer 2026:
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Application deadline: March 20th
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Selection notifications: No later than March 27
Hosting a Cyber STEM Camp
Hosting a Summer STEM Camp through Cyber猎奇重口 involves a simple step-by-step process, from application to final assessment. Use the roadmap below to understand what to expect and how to prepare.
1. Complete and Submit Your Application
To get started, download and complete the PDF application form.
Once your application is complete, email it to:
Program & Project Coordinator - Shelby Feirstein
shelby.feirstein@umontana.edu or (406) 243-7807
2. Competition and Selection
The Cyber猎奇重口 STEM Camp Committee will assess applications, rank them on an order-of-merit, and select awardees from the top applications from the order of merit (the number of awardees will vary from year to year).
3. Award Notification
The Program Manager will send award notifications no later than March 27th for Summer camps occurring in the same year, from June through August.
4. Complete the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
If your camp is selected, your award notification email will include a Memorandum of Understanding.
Complete the MOU and email it back to the Program Manager.
5. Prepare for Your STEM Camp
• Complete Train-the-Trainer training if required.
• Execute outreach. promotion and advertising plan.
• Acquire and prepare products, facilities, equipment, and supplies
• Coordinate with third-party support if required.
6. Host Your STEM Camp
Deliver your STEM Camp during the summer program period.
7. Complete Your Assessment
After your camp is complete, download and fill out the Camp Assessment Form, then email the completed assessment form to the Program Manager.
The STEM Camp Committee will review assessment recommendations and determine which should be adopted as best practices.
Questions & Assistance
Program & Project Coordinator - Shelby Feirstein
shelby.feirstein@umontana.edu or (406) 243-7807