MSI Computer Camps

The MSI Computer Camps are non-profit summer computer camp dedicated to the education of youth in the rapidly changing computing industry. The camps take place annually at the University of Regina in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

General information

The MSI Computer Camps are a set of non-profit summer camps dedicated to helping youth develop skills in computer related areas. The topics covered over the course of the week long session include:

• Basic web page design (using HTML)
• Advanced web page design (using PHP, JavaScript and CSS)
• Computer programming (using C++ and Java)
• Graphics design (using Adobe Photoshop)

History

The camps started back in 1992 when engineer F. Wayne Tunison saw the opportunity to make use of computer resources of other computer analysts on summer vacation. Since that time the camps evolved with increased support for many varied topics.

Past Camps

As a direct result of attendance at these programs, participants have initiated over a dozen new Saskatchewan companies. As well, the expertise gained from these programs has assisted with school computer programs, in development of community Internet sites, and in career choices and employment for some of the participants from Canada and the USA.

Known Campers

• Jesse Wilson, Google Inc.
• Andrew MacCorquodale and Robert Sauchyn, co-founders of Loose Foot Computing Ltd.