Archives for the ‘News’ Category

Camp Quest UK is fundraising!

By • Oct 19th, 2011 • Category: News

After three successful years of camp, we are undergoing some internal changes which we hope will make camp an even better experience for all those involved. In order to do this, we are fundraising. Please consider giving as much or as little as you can, even a small amount would be most gratefully received. Donations [...]



Looking for a life changing experience this summer?

By • May 24th, 2011 • Category: News

Channel 4 are seeking 17-21 year olds who want to broaden their horizons. Do you like to meet people very different to yourself? Do you want an alternative to the usual summer holiday or backpackers trip? Are you ready for an incredible journey? If you are aged 17-21yrs and would like a once-in-a lifetime chance [...]



Places at CQUK 2011 are filling up fast!

By • Apr 21st, 2011 • Category: News

Now that that spring has sprung and the kids are on holiday, it’s the ideal time to talk to them about the possibility of coming to to Camp Quest this summer! Two of our three locations are already over half full, so please get your application forms in soon to avoid disappointment! We still have [...]



Question. Explore. Discover. 2011

By • 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 [...]



Visit the Camp Quest Gallery

By • 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 [...]



NEWSFLASH! A few places still available at Camp B

By • 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 • 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 [...]



Ancestor’s Trail 2010

By • 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 [...]



Camp Quest A has SOLD OUT!

By • 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 • 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 Quest [...]