Ages: 7–15
Duration: 4 Weeks
Schedule: Every Wednesday, 1 hour per week
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT (Vancouver)
Course Overview
In this exciting, hands-on holiday camp, students dive into the world of cybersecurity — learning how to stay safe online while exploring how digital systems protect information.
Through games, challenges, and creative coding, learners will build their very own CyberBot, a fun digital guardian that can detect, respond, or warn about online risks!
By the end of the camp, students will earn a Shoily School Microcredential Certificate in Cyber Awareness & Digital Safety.
Weekly Course Outline
Week 1: Welcome to the Cyber World!
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What is cybersecurity and why does it matter?
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Fun examples: passwords, hackers, and digital footprints
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Activity: “Spot the Cyber Threat” — an interactive online safety game
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Mini Project: Design your CyberBot’s personality and mission (defender, helper, or educator)
Week 2: Secrets, Codes, and Digital Locks
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Learn how encryption and passwords protect information
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Hands-on: Create and test strong passwords
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Coding activity: Use a simple block-based platform (like Scratch) to make your CyberBot encrypt a secret message
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Discussion: What makes a good digital habit?
Week 3: Detecting Online Threats
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Explore common cyber threats — phishing, malware, and fake news
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Interactive challenge: “Find the Fake” quiz
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Coding activity: Program your CyberBot to give safety tips when spotting a risky situation
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Reflection: Why do ethics and kindness matter in the digital world?
Week 4: Build & Present Your CyberBot Project
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Combine everything learned to finalize your CyberBot
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Guided project: Make your CyberBot interact with users through questions or alerts
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Presentation: Showcase your CyberBot to peers
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Earn your Cybersecurity Microcredential Certificate
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the camp, students will:
✅ Understand the basics of cybersecurity and online safety
✅ Build and code a working CyberBot using beginner-friendly tools
✅ Learn about ethical online behavior and digital citizenship
✅ Develop critical thinking to recognize online risks
✅ Earn a Microcredential Certificate in Cyber Awareness
Tools & Requirements
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Device: Laptop or desktop with internet access
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Software: Web browser (no installation required)
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Platforms used: Scratch, online safety simulators, and Shoily’s Cyber Lab resources