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Definitions by BSidesDE

SpawnCamp 

A place for hacklings (or the spawn of hacker parents) to camp out at a conference and learn age appropriate things about technology, information security, cryptography, or other STEM topics.
A popular SpawnCamp activity at Security BSides Delaware allows hacklings to disassemble old technology with screwdrivers and safety glasses. This enables them to see what's inside, learn about electrical components, and then responsibly recycle the retired hardware.
SpawnCamp by BSidesDE January 11, 2025

hackling 

The offspring of hacker parents. Children with the hacker mentality that need ethical cultivating of their curiosity for exploring boundaries and related interests. A child who combines excellence, playfulness, cleverness and exploration in performed activities.
The Security BSides Delaware conference welcomes all young hacklings to learn about information security by attending Spawn Camp.
hackling by BSidesDE December 12, 2015