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Question. Explore. Discover. 2011

By Richard • Aug 29th, 2010 • Category: News

QED is a two-day science and skepticism conference taking place in the Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester on the 5th-6th February 2011. For more information visit http://www.qedcon.org
Fantastic speakers from the worlds of science and entertainment will be joining us for a weekend celebration of science, reason and critical thinking.
QED is organised by North West Skeptical Events [...]



Visit the Camp Quest Gallery

By Richard • Aug 24th, 2010 • Category: News

For all our campers who have asked us to upload the photos from previous camps, we now have a gallery that you can view here;
http://photos.camp-quest.org.uk
You’ll also be able to jump to it from our community page that links to all our other online pages on facebook, twitter, youtube, myspace, bebo and any other site that [...]



NEWSFLASH! A few places still available at Camp B

By Samantha • Aug 9th, 2010 • Category: News

Due to a couple of drop-outs, we have had some places open up at Camp B (Caythorpe Court). If you would like your child to come, please e-mail Samantha ASAP at samantha@camp-quest.org.uk



Camp Quest Ireland

By Richard • Apr 26th, 2010 • Category: News

What: Camp Quest Ireland
When: 31st July and 1st August
Where: The Teachers’ Club, Parnell Square West, Dublin.
Volunteers are urgently required so please get in touch as soon as possible.
Contact: info (at the) humanism.ie or call 087-299 5484
For more information please visit their website
Camp Quest Ireland is a secular summer camp programme for children aged 7-17, dedicated [...]



Ancestor’s Trail 2010

By Richard • Mar 15th, 2010 • Category: News

A Shared Walk over the Quantock Hills in Somerset.
Saturday 19th June 2010
http://www.ancestorstrail.net
The Ancestor’s Trail traces the course of Evolution by following footpaths representing the branches of Charles Darwin’s ‘Tree of Life’.
“A wonderfully imaginative, inspired idea!” - Richard Dawkins
“A brisk walk to the origin of life - who could hope for a better [...]



Camp Quest A has SOLD OUT!

By Samantha • Feb 25th, 2010 • Category: News

Camp Quest A (Kilve Court) has now sold out, but we still have places left at Camp Quest B (Caythorpe Court). Book now to avoid disappointment!



Helen Kagin, Co-founder of Camp Quest dies at 76

By Samantha • Feb 18th, 2010 • Category: News

HELEN KAGIN, FREETHOUGHT HEROINE, DIES AT 76

Edwin & Helen Kagin and Camp Quest campers witness a rare unicorn sighting

Helen Kagin died early this evening following complications from cancer surgery.  She was 76.

Kagin was a heroine and activist in the Atheist movement.  Along with her husband, attorney Edwin Kagin, she co-founded Camp [...]



Bookings for Camp Quest UK 2010 now open!

By Samantha • Jan 13th, 2010 • Category: News

We are proud to announce that bookings for Camp Quest 2010 are now open and this year you have the choice of TWO camps - one in Somerset and one in Lincolnshire.
Camp A – Kilve Court, Somerset (SOLD OUT!)

Monday 26th July to Friday 30th July
Camp B – Caythorpe Court, Lincolnshire (11 places remaining)

Monday 23rd August [...]



Camp Quest Texas Launched

By Richard • Sep 21st, 2009 • Category: News

Camp Quest UK has been in the media a lot recently, but over in the US media interest has focused on a new Camp Quest that is starting in Texas!
Visit the Camp Quest Texas site!
There are two main ways to help out Camp Quest Texas. The first is to donate. Donation money goes to help [...]



CQ: Atheist and the Bishop

By Richard • Aug 27th, 2009 • Category: News

Camp Quest on BBC Radio Four’s ethical debate show with AC Grayling and Richard Harries. This is just the Camp Quest segment of the programme (following a visit to a faith school in inner London). This part features some soundbites of the campers doing improvised skatting, learning about astronomy and trying some origami as well [...]