News and Information
Giant Campus is often in the news. Either our many youth summer camps are being written about, or we are being recognized for our work in developing 21st century skills content and training programs. Here is a selected list of some of the media about Giant Campus.
For further information, contact:
Giant Campus, Inc.
David Kinard, Director of Marketing
Phone: 206.442.4518
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Press Releases
07-31-2008Giant Campus Announces Addition of New CFO Chris Dukelow
SEATTLE - July 31, 2008 - Giant Campus, the nationally recognized leader in innovative technology education programs for youth and families, today announced that it added Chris Dukelow as its Chief Financial Officer.
07-11-2008Giant Campus Releases New Courses for Virtual High Schools
SEATTLE - July 11, 2008 - Giant Campus, the nationally recognized leader in technology education programs, today announced the launch of three new courses to its virtual high school customers. The courses: Web Design, Computer Literacy I, and 3D Game Creation add to the company's existing portfolio covering computer fundamentals, programming, and multimedia.
06-16-2008Giant Campus, Inc.'s CEO, Pete Findley, Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(r) 2008 Award Recipient in the Pacific Northwest
Seattle, WA - June 16, 2008 - Giant Campus announced today that Pete Findley, CEO received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(r) 2008 Award in the Services category in the Pacific Northwest. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses. Findley was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a gala event at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel & Towers on June 13, 2008.
06-04-2008Giant Campus Launches New Product - Camp in a Box - as a Licensed Option for Summer Program Providers
SEATTLE -- June 4, 2008 - Giant Campus, the nationally recognized leader in technology education programs, today announced the launch of a its new Camp in a Box license product. The DVD-based product contains more than 300 hours of Giant Campus' technology-based courses, and hundreds of pages of essential guides to holding a summer computer camp.
06-05-2008Giant Campus and Online Provider K12 Partner Launch Virtual Summer Camp
SEATTLE - June 5, 2008 - Giant Campus, the nationally recognized leader in technology education programs, today announced the launch of an innovative summer program in partnership with K12, the nation's leading online curriculum provider for grades K-12.
06-09-2008Giant Campus CEO Pete Findley Named for Second Time as Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2008 Award Finalist in the Pacific Northwest Region
SEATTLE, June 9, 2008 -- Giant Campus today announced that CEO Pete Findley is a finalist for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Of The Year (R) 2008 Award in the Pacific Northwest. This is Findley's second year as a finalist in the awards program. According to Ernst and Young, the awards program was designed to recognize outstanding entrepreneurs on a regional, national and global level who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses. Findley was selected as a finalist from other nominations by a panel of independent judges. Award recipients will be announced at a special black-tie gala event on June 13, 2008.
03-27-2008The Perfect Summer Combo: Giant Campus to Offer Cybercamps at Pump It Up Locations Nationwide
SEATTLE - March 27, 2008 - Giant Campus, the nationally recognized leader in technology-driven education programs for youth and families, recently announced that it will host its one-of-a kind Cybercamps programs at Pump it Up locations this summer. Pump It Up, the nation's largest franchise of giant, indoor, inflatable playgrounds for children of all ages, has approximately 170 locations in operation throughout the country that offer large-warehouse sized facilities filled with colorful, interactive inflatables that stand nearly two stories high.
02-05-2008Giant Campus' Community-Based Programs at MacDill Air Force Base Receive "Exceptional" Ratings
SEATTLE - Feb. 5, 2008 - Giant Campus, the nationally recognized leader in 21st century skill development, today announced that its community-based technology programs offered at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB) received "exceptional" ratings for all five areas it was evaluated on in a recent U.S. Department of Defense "Contractor Performance Assessment Report."
01-18-2008Giant Campus Selected to Create Customized Training Content for Microsoft Windows Mobile
SEATTLE - January 18, 2008 - Giant Campus, the nationally recognized leader in technology education programs, today announced completion of an innovative project with the Microsoft (r) Corporation to develop customized training content for its One Follow Me(tm) program.
01-09-2008'Snowbirds' Flock to Giant Campus Workshops: Seniors Enjoy Second Year of Tech Training at MacDill Air Force Base
SEATTLE - Jan. 9, 2008 - Giant Campus, the nationally recognized leader in technology education programs for youth and families, recently launched its second year of free CyberSenior workshops at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB). CyberSenior programs teach military Retirees everything from e-mail to online banking.
12-21-2007Giant Campus Unveils its Latest Flash Animation Course Designed Specifically for Virtual High Schools
SEATTLE - December 21, 2007 - Giant Campus, the nationally recognized leader in technology education programs for youth and families, today announced the release of its latest Flash Animation course designed specifically for virtual high schools.
12-14-2007Giant Campus Hires Microsoft Veteran to Lead its Innovative Products Team
SEATTLE - December 10, 2007 - Giant Campus, the nationally recognized leader in technology education programs for youth and families, today announced that it hired Thad Westhusing as its vice president of products.
11-13-2007Tech Training for Tomorrow: Giant Campus' Military-Based Programs Receive Continued Federal Support
SEATTLE - November 13, 2007 - Giant Campus, the nationally recognized leader in 21st century skill development, today announced that its community-based technology programs offered at MacDill and Nellis Air Force Bases (AFB) and the Fort Lewis Army Post received another boost of support and funding from the federal government.
10-23-2007Giant Campus reinforces its mission to deliver 21st century skills, becomes a member of the ISTE 100 Corporate Program
Giant Campus, the nationally recognized leader in 21st century skills development and technology education programs for youth and families, today announced that it joined the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) 100 Corporate Program.
10-05-2007Giant Campus Renews Federal Contract to Support Technology Education at Military Bases
SEATTLE (Oct. 5, 2007) -- Giant Campus, the nationally recognized leader in technology education programs for youth and families, today announced that it has renewed a technology training contract with the U.S. Army to provide technology training and education programs for families and base personnel stationed at Fort Lewis Army Post and McChord Air Force Base near Tacoma.
09-05-2007Giant Campus joins Partnership for 21st Century Skills, furthers its commitment to empowering teens to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Giant Campus, the nationally recognized leader in 21st century skills development and technology education programs for youth and families, today announced that it joined the national board of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, a leading advocacy organization focused on infusing 21st century skills into education.
08-06-2007Giant Campus and Bonus.com Partner to Strengthen Families Through Technology
SEATTLE - August 7, 2007 - Giant Campus, the nationally-recognized leader in technology education programs for youth, today announced an agreement with Bonus.com (http://beta.bonus.com), the interactive family entertainment site, to help strengthen families through a new online collaborative gaming and social networking site for kids and parents.
07-18-2007Miss America 2007 Lauren Nelson Addresses Internet Safety with Giant Campus and Symantec
To address concerns about Internet safety, Miss America 2007 Lauren Nelson and Internet security leader Symantec are hosting a Town Hall Event in conjunction with Giant Campus' Cybercamps program, the nationally-recognized leader in technology summer camps for youth. The Town Hall will be held at the Museum of New York City on Thursday, August 2, 20007 from 1-3 p.m. EST.
06-04-2007Giant Campus CEO Pete Findley Named Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2007 Award Finalist in the Pacific Northwest Region
SEATTLE, June 4, 2007 - Giant Campus today announced that CEO Pete Findley is a finalist for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2007 Award in the Pacific Northwest. According to Ernst & Young, the awards program was designed to recognize outstanding entrepreneurs on a regional, national and global level who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses. Findley was selected as a finalist from 63 nominations by a panel of independent judges. Award recipients will be announced at a special black-tie gala event on June 22 at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers Grand Ballroom.
05-29-2007Giant Campus Announces Corporate Sponsorship Program to Send Kids to Camp
Seattle: May 29, 2007 - Giant Campus, a recognized national leader in youth technology summer programming, announced today the launch of its Corporate Sponsorship Program. This program offers today's forward-thinking companies the chance to send 10 youth to Cybercamps - kids who normally would not have the means to attend.
05-18-2007Giant Campus and Microsoft Join Forces to Teach Technology to Youth
Seattle: May 18, 2007 - Giant Campus, a recognized national leader in youth technology summer programming, announced today an agreement with Microsoft that provides leading-edge software titles to Giant Campus' summer technology program for youth - Cybercamps.
05-11-2007Giant Campus Announces New livewire Tech Summer Camp at Walt Disney World
Giant Campus, the undisputed national leader in youth technology summer camps, today announced open registration for the first annual livewireTM summer camps for teens at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. livewire combines an exclusive, behind-the-scenes adventure at Walt Disney World with the only research-proven curriculum in the youth technology training industry. Giant Campus will host three, week-long livewire camps for teens ages 14 - 18, from July 15 through August 4th at Walt Disney World Resort.
04-24-2007Giant Campus Offers Free Employee Benefit Program to Nation's Companies
SEATTLE: April 24, 2007 - Giant Campus, the recognized national leader in youth technology summer programming, announced today the launch of its free Employee Benefit Program providing companies with 5,000 or more employees a discount to select summer programs.
03-28-2007Giant Campus Adds Xbox Game Development Course to Summer Line-Up
SEATTLE - March 28, 2007 - Giant Campus, a recognized national leader in youth technology summer programming, announced today two new courses using Microsoft's XNA software - a tool which allows you to create a game from scratch and then publish it to an Xbox. Giant Campus will be using the Xbox 360s in its national Cybercamps program.
03-22-2007Giant Campus Names Derek Doke Vice President of Sales, Initiating National Corporate Program to Send Kids to Camp
SEATTLE - March 22, 2007 - Seattle based Giant Campus, the national leader in technology education for youth, names Derek Doke vice president of sales. Among other responsibilities, Doke will focus on corporate business development and sponsorships linking into Giant Campus' strategy to increase accessibility of it's summer technology programs to all youth, regardless of economic status.
03-01-2007Giant Campus Offers Tips for Choosing the Right Computer Camp for Kids
SEATTLE - March 1, 2007 - Going to summer camp used to be pretty simple. Pack your flashlight, bug spray, and sleeping bag and head off to the wilderness for a week of crafts, canoeing, and ghost stories by the campfire. Today, however, there are a variety of summer camps that fit nearly every interest a kid may have. With the popularity of non-traditional summer programs continuing to increase, it may be difficult to determine which ones are the best for your child. And, when it comes to computer and technology programs, it's easy to spend a lot of money on a program. To assist you in making the best choice for your child, and your wallet, Giant Campus - the national leader in technology education for youth - has compiled seven tips for choosing a computer/technology camp that will keep your child happy.
02-26-2007Technology Literacy Key in Trend Toward 21st Century Learning
SEATTLE - (February 26, 2007) - The comprehensive education necessary for today's high school graduate to succeed in college and the workforce goes beyond the core subjects available in school. Research shows that schools across the country are not yet equipped to offer the technology education students need to compete at the forefront of an ever expanding digital age. According to the Partnership for 21st Century Skills - an organization committed to promoting a public education system that incorporates skills relevant to the technology age - for today's student to excel they need a mix of skills in computer and networking technologies, audio, video, and multimedia technologies.
02-01-2007Naval Station Pearl Harbor Renews Contract for Cybercamps; the Nation's Leading Summer Technology Camp for Kids Ages 7-18
Seattle: February 1, 2007 - Naval Station Pearl Harbor has once again selected Giant Campus' Cybercamps program to be a part of their summer program for the installation's youth. Cybercamps is the longest-running, national computer training program for youth, ages 7-18. The program will be offered for free to the Base youth.
02-01-2007Giant Campus' Weekend Gamerz program is serious fun and serious gaming
SEATTLE - Get your game on and put your stamina to the test with Weekend Gamerz, an action-packed weekend of seriously fun video game playing and socializing. Seattle-based Giant Campus, creator of Weekend Gamerz, will roll out this nationwide program at 36 college and university locations across the country in June 2007. More information about locations and specific dates can be found at www.weekendgamerz.com.
01-05-2007Cybercamps combine cool fun with hot robotics and video game design for a summer like no other
SEATTLE - Say goodbye to summer camps of the past. Cybercamps, the national leader in technology education for youth, is not your parents' summer camp. Seattle-based Giant Campus, Inc., creator of Cybercamps, will roll out its nationwide computer camp program at more than 50 university campuses across the country beginning June 2007. More information about locations and specific camp dates can be found at www.cybercamps.com.
12-14-2006Giant Campus Donates $80,000 In Technology Education Courseware To The Associated Recreation Council's After School Programs
The hope is that the Giant Campus programs will be fully integrated into all of ARC's RecTech Community Technology Centers (CTCs) by January 2007.
09-01-2006Giant Campus and TKCIS Win US Army Training Contract
Fort Wainwright and Fort Richardson, both located in Alaska, award a training contract to TKCIS partnered with Giant Campus.
09-01-2006Giant Campus Wins Multi-Year Contract with DHS, Customs and Border Patrol
Teaming with Perot Systems and Parsons, Giant Campus is awarded a five-year contract with the Department of Homeland Security.
08-01-2006Deloitte & Touche Name Giant Campus to Technology Fast 50
Giant Campus was named as one of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the Pacific Northwest.
08-01-2006Homestreet Bank Names Giant Campus as Winner in Small Business Spotlight Award
On the heels of being named a top finalist for 2006 in the Washington CEO magazine's Best Company to Work For competition, Giant Campus was named as a winner in the Homestreet Bank's Small Business Spotlight Award program.
08-01-2006Cybercamps Uses Extra Computer Bandwidth to Help Solve World's Problems
Cybercamps continues to add its processing and computing power by sharing the bandwidth of more than 1,300 computers from its summer camp program.
07-01-2006Pearl Harbor Naval Station Contracts with Giant Campus for Adult Technology Education and Training
Giant Campus has been extended another training contract at Pearl Harbor Naval Station to provide technology and computer training to its adult populations.
06-01-2006Giant Campus Named One of the Best Companies to Work for in Washington for the Fourth Time
For the fourth time, Giant Campus has been named as one of Washington State's top small companies to work for.
04-01-2006Giant Campus awarded Dept. of Treasury Training Contract
Giant Campus wins contract bid with FMS, a bureau of the US Department of the Treasury, to provide Citrix training to specialized workgroup.
04-01-2006Navy Awards Training Contract to Giant Campus
Naval Station Pearl Harbor Contracts for Cybercamps - the Nation's Leading Summer Youth Computer Training Program
03-01-2006Giant Campus awarded GSA Schedule 69
Giant Campus concludes five month process enabling government agencies to access expert training and curriculum development skills.
01-01-2006GC Professional Solutions wins contract with DHS
Giant Campus (dba GC Professional Solutions) wins renewable contract with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to consult on network security.
10-01-2005Giant Campus Acquires Two Military Contracts, Renews Third
"We are truly excited and energized to bring these programs to the Nellis and MacDill military communities," says Pete Findley, Giant Campus CEO. "These programs enable the base families to learn a wide variety of skills, and have a lot of fun at the same time."
09-01-2005TKCIS and Giant Campus Partner to Win USAF Contract
Nellis Air Force Base, located in Las Vegas, NV, awards training contract to TKCIS partnered with Giant Campus.
08-01-2005U.S. Army Renews Contract with Giant Campus
The US Army renews computer and technology training contract with Giant Campus to benefit the families and community of Fort Lewis Army Post located near Tacoma, WA.
08-01-2005USAF Awards Training Contract to Giant Campus
Giant Campus wins HUB-Zone Small Business computer training contract with MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida.
07-01-2005Cybercamps Uses Extra Computer Bandwidth to Fight Disease
With enough computing power, Dr. David Baker, UW associate professor of biochemistry, believes he and other scientists could unlock the mysteries of structural biology. This would enable the creation of better drugs and treatments for diseases such as AIDS and malaria, and new methods of detoxifying poisonous substances in the environment. Cybercamps is adding to Dr. Baker's computing power by sharing bandwidth of more than 1,300 computers from its summer camp program.
06-01-2005Giant Campus Named for Third Time in Top Washington Best Companies To Work For
Giant Campus Named One of the Best Companies to Work for in Washington for the Third Time
06-01-2005Giant Campus Offers Credit for Online Teacher Technology Professional Development
Online technology courses now available for undergraduate and graduate credit through arrangement with City University.
05-16-2005Largest Computer Camp for Youth Debuts New Technology Program for Kids
Cybercamps to launch Cyber Explorers for 6-9 year olds
02-21-2005Cybercamps Battles Boredom in Classroom
In a Gallop Report, "bored" was the adjective most commonly used by teenagers to describe how they feel about school. Cybercamps meets this challenge headlong with the philosophy that human brains learn more when they're having fun.
11/04/2000Cybercamps and Girl Zone Community Inc. Introduce TechKnow Girl Program
With the support of the America Association of University Women, a new program offers online curriculum to enhance girls' interest, skills and confidence on computers.
Cybercamps named "Best Small Company to Work For" by Washington CEO Magazine
SEATTLE, WA - Cybercamps (www.cybercamps.com), a national leader in technology education for kids, was named "Best Small Company to Work For" by Washington CEO Magazine, the company announced today.
Cybercamps and Stanford University to launch innovative technology program for high school and incoming college students
SEATTLE, WA - Cybercamps, a global leader in technology education for kids, has forged a partnership with Stanford University's Academic Computing group to offer curriculum programs for high school and incoming college students beginning this July, the company announced today.
Cybercamps and the Boys and Girls Clubs' Techmobile announce summer partnership
SEATTLE, WA - Cybercamps (www.cybercamps.com), a national leader in technology education for kids has announced a partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of King County's Techmobile (www.techmobile.org), a mobile computer lab offering county-wide opportunities and programs in computer education for underserved communities.
Giant Campus expands technology education programs to Saudi Arabia
SEATTLE, WA - Giant Campus (www.giantcampus.com), a national leader in technology education for kids has announced a two-year agreement with Al Manahil Centre, a family education and sports facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Giant Campus announces participation in the inner-city games and its new technology program, miracles
Giant Campus (www.giantcampus.com), a national leader in technology education for kids will participate in the Inner-City Games (http://innercitygames.org), a national foundation that provides inner-city youth with positive alternatives to gangs, drugs and violence.
The Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology, The Edmonds School District, Giant Campus and the Alderwood Rotary have joined forces this summer to make technology education available for all children.
The Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology (www.pugetsoundcenter.org), the Edmonds School District (www.edmonds.wednet.edu), Giant Campus (www.giantcampus.com), and the Alderwood Rotary are hosting a four-day technology camp for children for the Edmonds School District SAIL program (Student Adventures in Learning).
Cybercamps invites girls into the world of technology
Specially Designed Courses, Scholarships, Women Instructors and More Focus on Boosting Girls' Interest in Computers
Summertime! And the Living is Cyber as world's largest computer camp for kids comes to town
Just in time to beat the summertime boredom blues, Cybercamps, the global leader in technology education for kids, is coming to university campuses across the US.
Giant Campus hosts Cybercamps technology education programs in Japan
Giant Campus (www.giantcampus.com), a national leader in technology education for children, has signed a 5-year agreement with the Ooka Gakuen Group, an educational organization in Hyogo, Japan, to host its Cybercamps program at several designated schools throughout the country.
Giant Campus continues expanding technology education programs in China
Giant Campus, a national leader in technology education for children, will be hosting its second year of Cybercamps in China as part of a 5-year agreement with the Chinese Educational Development Company, Ekodin.
