Join South OC Cyber Club
Open to middle and high school students in South Orange County. Apply online, get a parent's sign-off, and come to your first Sunday meeting.
How it works
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Apply
Fill out the short club application with your basic info and interests.
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Parent sign-off
A parent or guardian fills out a quick consent form and reviews our acceptable-use guidelines with you.
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Your first meeting
Come to a Sunday meeting. We'll get you set up, introduce you around, and go over how we do security the right way.
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Keep showing up
Members come every other Sunday and jump into labs, projects, and outreach.
What to expect
- Hands-on labs every other Sunday in dedicated practice environments
- Friendly coaches and peers who help you learn
- Ethical, defensive skills you can use for real
- Community service and outreach
- Room to follow your interests, from networking to lockpicking
Questions from students & parents
Do I need any cybersecurity experience?
No. Labs start from the basics, and members learn from each other through peer teaching. Curiosity is all you need.
Who can join?
Middle and high school students in South Orange County. Members come from Tesoro High and other schools around the area, and any school is welcome.
When and where do we meet?
Every other Sunday, 2–4 pm, in Rancho Santa Margarita.
Is there a cost?
No. The club is free to join.
What kinds of things do members work on?
Linux and Windows labs, networking, lockpicking, digital forensics, cyber-safety sessions for the community, and more. Members are encouraged to follow their own interests.
Is the club part of my school?
No. We're an independent community club, so students from any school can join.