Camp Quest of Minnesota is affiliated with National Camp Quest (Ohio), the first secular summer camp for youth in the history of the United States. Camp Quest was specifically designed for children of Unitarians, atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, humanists, or whatever terms might be applied to those who maintain a naturalistic, not supernaturalistic, world view. Our campers are girls and boys ages 8-15. We  offer a Counselor in Training Program for 16 and 17 year olds.

Purpose

• Promote a sense of belonging to a large freethought community among the youth participants
• Encourage critical thinking in young people to enable them to draw their own conclusions
• Promote respect for others with different viewpoints, values, and beliefs
• Provide a safe and fun environment for personal and social development

Dates

Our 2010 camping dates are July 25-July 31. Camp Quest of Minnesota will be held again at the Voyageur Environmental Center in Minnetrista, Minnesota, about 25 miles west of Minneapolis (shuttle service from airport provided with prior arrangements). We are excited to have exclusive use of this fine facility during our camping session. Camp Quest leases VEC from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities. Click here for driving directions.

Donate

Camp Quest of Minnesota is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the IRS, therefore any donations to us are completely tax-deductible for US taxpayers. To donate, you may send a check to our mailing address, or use one of the following online donation methods: PayPal is easy to use, and your donation (minus a small transaction fee) is processed within 24 hours. Give.MN is also easy, and its unique structure ensures that Camp Quest receives the entire amount of your donation. You may also use this method to set up a recurring donation at a set frequency and amount ($25 per month, for example). Note that while Give.MN is for residents of Minnesota, donors in other states can find us on the Razoo network. Please also consider supporting this network to help keep transaction costs free for all non-profits.

Camp Quest's purpose is to build a strong, healthy community among the youth participants. In addition to fun camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, fishing, archery, campfires, stargazing, and outdoor sports, Camp Quest's knowledgeable counselors and guest volunteers will lead the youth in learning activities that teach them about freethought and humanist principals. Activities cover critical thinking, science, history, civics, and ethics. Campers develop and improve their rational thinking skills in fun, hands-on learning activities and programs.

Camp Quest of Minnesota is part of a growing network of six Camp Quests throughout North America. We primarily serve youth from Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa, but anyone is welcome.

Help us promote Camp Quest

• Single page flyer (240k)
• Tri-fold brochure (900k)
• Affirmations of Humanism