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).

The on-site program, which runs four hours every week, impacts the lives of countless "snowbird" military Retirees. These Retirees typically travel to Florida during the winter and live at MacDill's FamCamp, which is located on the base's picturesque waterfront setting.

"Our premise is to help seniors feel really comfortable with computers," said retired Navy Chief Warrant Officer 3 Bob Haunton, southern regional director of military programs for Giant Campus. "We're bringing them up-to-speed with much of today's technology, which many seniors feel has passed them by."

Many of FamCamp's residents already own nice computers, which are often gifts from their family members, Haunton said. But before the CyberSenior program was introduced, most residents didn't know how to incorporate that technology into their lives.

"Last year, we really saw a need among seniors for technology training, and that's when Giant Campus created this program, which is free of charge," Haunton said. "I was excited to show our seniors that as they get older, the computer can enhance their lives. There are so many things they can now do online from the comfort of their own homes."

The CyberSenior workshops educate participants on computer and e-mail basics, as well as how to use the Internet. In addition, seniors learn how to be safe when using their newfound technology skills, such as how to identify a secure Web site or use anti-virus software.

"The CyberSenior workshops reflect what Giant Campus is all about," said Pete Findley, chief executive officer of Giant Campus. "We're committed to helping everyone - from children in elementary school to seniors at our military installations - learn and employ skills needed for the 21st century."

Thanks to the program, seniors are now communicating with loved ones who live back home, or are deployed overseas. Participants also love being able to shop online, and keep track of their finances on a daily basis.

"Many of our seniors have family who are fighting in the war effort, and their loved ones want to keep in touch via the Internet and e-mail," Haunton said. "Some of our Retirees have even set up Web sites where they can post pictures for their loved ones to see thousands of miles away."

After seeing the success and popularity of its CyberSenior workshop at MacDill, Giant Campus is now also hosting a similar program at Nellis Air Force Base this year.

About Giant Campus
Giant Campus is an education and learning-experience company that empowers individuals with 21st century skills to help them to contribute and succeed in a global community. With more than 3 million learners worldwide, and an excess of 1 million hours of in-person instruction, Giant Campus is working to develop the most effective methodology for creating, delivering and assessing learning. The Giant Campus suite of online education and youth products is delivered in a variety of environments, including K-12 school classrooms, U.S. military installations, university-hosted summer computer programs, the federal government, private companies and online. Giant Campus is a four-time honoree of Washington CEO magazine's Best Companies to Work For award, winning top honors in 2000 and finishing in the Top 10 for 2004, 2005 and 2006. For more information, visit www.giantcampus.com.

For more information on Giant Campus, or to schedule interviews, please contact:� David Kinard, director of marketing, davidk@giantcampus.com.