Big Idea Camp 2026

Some Thank Yous!

Another thank you we need to say: Laura Mock from Cultivator, thank you for letting us take over your office for a couple of days! It really is the nicest office in Regina!! Thank you for spending time with the campers to telling them all about the cool work you folks do at Cultivator! It’s inspiring!

The guest speakers we had on the first day were GREAT! Thanks Talon, Thom and Tanna (yes we made sure all their names started with a “T”)

“Be bold but be humble.” -Talon Regent from Quillogic

Thanks to Talon Regent for answering SO many questions from the campers. We literally had to cut off the students from asking more questions, and we had to invite Talon to lunch so the students could KEEP peppering him with questions. What a great human who’s generous with his time. We thank you a lot, Talon!!!

“I don’t know how to do that…..yet.” – Tanna Dietrich from Balloon Bar

We loved to hear Tanna’s story; what a fascinating journey she’s had. The students were inspired! Not only that, she talked about why it’s important to pay a living wage, not just minimum wage. That got everyone’s attention; what a cool idea coming from a business owner!

“Increase your surface area of luck.”  – Thom Hamilton from Next To Kin

Thanks for being you, Thom and building a business you can be proud of. I’ve loved Thom’s business attitude for a while now, it’s refreshing in a world of hustle culture, where folks glorify being too busy to sleep. Thom, you’re an inspiration. And what you’re building can really help people; that’s cool to see.

Who doesn’t love a Leo’s Lunch?!

Leopold’s Tavern for treating camp to lunch! Leo’s has supported Big Idea Camp for YEARS now, I think we’re going on 10 years? 9 for sure. Either way, we LOVE YOU LEO’S!!!

Elle was simply lovely

Elle’s Cafe for being wonderful humans and getting in video with the campers! You folks didn’t have to do that, I mean there were customers standing all around waiting in line, so we thank you for being willing to get in videos!

Luke from Apex/Crazy Ape gave the BEST tour!

To Luke and the Crazy Ape Equipment/Apex Adventure Park, that was one of the coolest tours EVER!! AND you ended it off with one of the most prized winnings we’ve ever had at Big Idea Camp, THE GOLD CARDS!

Thanks to our helpers, Kate Nimegeers from Workforce Solutions, and Dawn and Megan from Darke Hall!! That was a fun Amazing Race!!

To Jill, our faithful leader!

To our amazing leader, Jill: you were wonderful this year and the reason camp runs so smoothly!! Mercedes! A Big Idea Camp alum working at Cultivator and still bringing the energy day in and day out. You are so good with the students. We hope we can work with you next year!!