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RichmondCC Offering Free Summer Camp in July

June 11, 2026

Students sit at a computer during the Hack it Up summer Camp

Richmond Community College is hosting a free summer camp called Hack “IT” Up in July for rising 8th, 9th and 10th graders to explore the world of cyber security and digital forensics.

Hack “IT” Up will be July 27-30 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and July 31 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Robinette Building in Rockingham. Lunch, drinks and snacks will be provided.

Campers will enjoy hands-on activities as they learn:

  • Cybersecurity fundamentals
  • Ethical hacking basics
  • Networking concepts
  • Digital forensics
  • IT careers

Upon the completion of the camp, they will understand basic concepts of cybersecurity and information technology, have hands-on experience with professional tools, and see clear career pathways into the cybersecurity and IT fields. To see how much they have learned, campers will take part in a competition to be crowned the Hack “IT” Up Cyber Hero.