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 provide full or partial camperships to children who want to attend Camp Quest Texas but need some financial assistance.

The second way to help is to volunteer. At Camp Quest Texas we have a fairly full slate of returning volunteer counselors. The other Camp Quests located in other parts of the country may also need volunteer help.

Another option for volunteering is to do little things throughout the year–write a letter to the editor about Camp Quest, pick up kids from airports, helping raise funds, helping with promotion or any number of other “off camp” tasks.

Camp Quest is the first residential summer camp in the history of the United States for the children of Atheists, Freethinkers, Humanists, Brights, or whatever other terms might be applied to those who hold to a naturalistic, not supernatural world view.

What ages of children are eligible for Camp Quest Texas?

Children age 5 to 13 are welcome to attend.

How much does Camp Quest Texas cost?

Registration is $25 per child.

Are there Camperships?

We never want financial concerns to prevent a child from attending Camp Quest Texas. We are very happy to work with parents to find a rate that is within their reach for their children.

What are the daily activities?

As this is the first year of Camp Quest - Texas, the details of many activities are still in the works. We’ll be learning about different animals, making pottery, and having lots of great fun!

How many kids generally attend? What are their age brackets? What about boys vs. girls? This is the first session for Camp Quest Texas, so we don’t have a history to draw from. So far, however, over a dozen parents have expressed interest. Please feel free to contact us for a more detailed status.

Who are the counselors and how are they chosen?

The primary councelors at Camp Quest Texas will be Amie and Marybeth. Amie is a high school teacher and Marybeth is a Kindergarten teacher. We also have many others from the North Texas Church of Freethought volunteering.

Do you do criminal background checks on staff?

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

Can I contact some other parents who have registered to come?

Yes! Either send us an e-mail and put in the comments that you’d like to convey. We will pass them along!

What is the best airport to use to get to Camp Quest Texas?

Camp Quest Texas is near Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Love Field (LOV) airports, with Dallas-Forth Worth the closest. We recommend checking both of them to find the best price and times. We are happy to do airport pick-up and drop-off for visitors. Please give us the flight times and numbers as far in advance as possible.

I want to help, what can I do?

Thank you for your interest! Please visit our Donate or Volunteer page for more information!