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I want to help, what can I do?

By • Apr 28th, 2009 • Category: Frequently Asked Questions

There are two main ways to help out Camp Quest. The first is to donate. Donation money goes to help provide full or partial camperships to children who want to attend Camp Quest but need some financial assistance. It may also go towards supplies for the camp – badminton sets, tie dying kits and so [...]



Do you do criminal background checks on staff?

By • Apr 28th, 2009 • Category: Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! We do criminal background checks on all staff (new and returning) every year.



What is a campership?

By • Apr 28th, 2009 • Category: Frequently Asked Questions

This is a little bit like a scholarship. We never want financial concerns to prevent a child from attending Camp Quest. We are very happy to work with parents to find a rate that is within their reach for their children. Many children in America go to Camp Quest on either full or partial camperships. [...]



Are campers at Camp Quest required to be atheists/humanist?

By • Apr 28th, 2009 • Category: Frequently Asked Questions

No. Campers at Camp Quest are encouraged to think for themselves and are not required to hold any particular view. We do emphasize critical and scientific thinking over faith though. To get a better understanding of Camp Quest please watch this interview with Len from Camp Quest Michigan We subscribe to and seek to promote [...]



How much does Camp Quest 2009 cost?

By • Apr 28th, 2009 • Category: Frequently Asked Questions

The price of our 5-day Camp Quest 2009 all inclusive experience is £275 for the first child and £260 for the second and additional children. We require a (non-refundable) booking deposit of £80 per child to secure places.



How old are the kids at Camp Quest and how many usually attend?

By • Apr 28th, 2009 • Category: Frequently Asked Questions

Children ages 8 to 17 are welcome at Camp Quest. The average age varies from year to year – usually the majority are between 9 and 14. The site has capacity for 48 children.



Where is camp 2009 held?

By • Apr 28th, 2009 • Category: Frequently Asked Questions

For 2009 we have reserved a site at Mill on the Brue Activity Centre in Bruton, Somerset. This is south of Bath near Bristol and the M4. The children will be able to experience the joy of camping, without any of the upsets – sleeping in army style tents with flooring and comfy camp beds!



When is camp 2009 held?

By • Apr 28th, 2009 • Category: Frequently Asked Questions

Camp will be held Monday 27th – Friday 31st July 2009. We hope to make this into a full week after the first year.



Website Traffic Skyrockets!

By • Mar 31st, 2009 • Category: News

Our marketing campaign organised by Christian Schneider, has already proved to be a resounding success has within hours of going live, traffic to our site has sky-rocketed from an average 50-100 hits a day to over 600 in the first few hours! Christian worked hard to secure banner space on some of the most prominent [...]



African Birds Understand Monkey Communication

By • Mar 27th, 2009 • Category: News

from nationalgeographic Monkeys and birds in West Africa may be inadvertently pitching together to protect themselves. A new study says the hornbill can understand different diana monkey alarm calls and respond accordingly. Also, monkeys have been found to use birdcalls as early-warning systems. Various yelps, hoots, screams, squawks, and other vocalizations are used by many [...]