Okanagan posted Jul 15, 2019 @ 12:30pm by Iain Burns

Okanagan campers treated to visit by Geek Squad Academy

Dozens of campers were introduced to some of the newest technology in the world after receiving a visit from the Geek Squad Academy.

The high-tech team, part of a program run by Best Buy, were at the Easter Seals Camp Winfield on July 4.

<who> Photo credit: Easter Seals Camp Winfield

They made 46 campers into “Junior Agents” and gave them hands-on experience with some very cool new devices.

The campers – aged between 19 and 29 – were also taught about robotics and digital music creation by 10 volunteers from the Kelowna and Vernons Best Buy stores.

<who> Photo credit: Easter Seals Camp Winfield

“This was an amazing opportunity that Easter Seals campers with a wide range of diverse abilities were able to take part in, giving them a chance to learn and try out new skills and technology that they otherwise may not have a chance to,” said James Gagnon, the director of camp facilities at Easter Seals.

The Geek Squad Academy has been running for five years.

<who> Easter Seals Camp Winfield