CreekCTF

A beginner-friendly, community CTF hosted at Cherry Creek High School with creative challenges and a welcoming atmosphere

Event Information

Date:Annually (April–May)
Duration:≈ 5 hours
Format:In-person
Location:Cherry Creek High School
Team Size:2–4 people
First Held:2025 (8 teams)

Competition Features

Community Driven
Creative Challenges
Beginner Friendly
Fun Themes

About CreekCTF

CreekCTF is a community-driven Capture The Flag competition hosted at Cherry Creek High School. It emphasizes creativity, learning, and fun, and is designed to be beginner friendly while still engaging for experienced players.

First held in 2025 with 8 teams, CreekCTF runs once a year in April–May for about five hours. Teams are typically 2–4 people. The competition features a mix of traditional CTF categories with innovative twists and creative storytelling in an inclusive environment where participants can learn new skills while having fun.

Challenge Categories

Web Security

Exploit web applications and find hidden flags

Cryptography

Solve encryption puzzles and cipher challenges

Steganography

Find hidden messages in images and files

OSINT

Use open source intelligence to gather information

Reverse Engineering

Analyze programs to understand their functionality

Miscellaneous

Creative challenges that don't fit other categories

What Makes CreekCTF Special

Creative Storytelling

Challenges often come with engaging narratives and themes

Community Focus

Emphasis on learning and helping each other grow

Balanced Difficulty

Challenges range from beginner to advanced levels

Unique Challenges

Often features innovative problem types not seen elsewhere

Skills You'll Develop

Problem Solving

Creative thinking and analytical skills

Technical Skills

Programming, networking, and security concepts

Collaboration

Working effectively in teams under pressure

Getting Started with CreekCTF

Join the Community

Connect with other participants on Discord or forums

Practice Basic Skills

Learn fundamentals of web security, cryptography, and programming

Try Past Challenges

Many past challenges are available for practice

Form a Team

Collaborate with friends or join our club team

Dive into CreekCTF!

Join our cybersecurity club and participate in CreekCTF competitions. Perfect for students who want to learn in a supportive, creative environment!