Learn about Camp Quest Ohio

What is Camp Quest?

Are campers at Camp Quest required to be atheists?
No. Campers at Camp Quest are encouraged to ask questions and explore different worldviews as they grow and are not required to hold any particular view. Some of our staff and campers are from blended families, where they have religious and nonreligious family members. Staff are trained not to label campers.

When is Camp Quest Ohio held?
We will hold two sessions in 2019. The first will be June 16-22. The second week will be July 14-20.  

Where is Camp Quest Ohio held?

What ages of children are eligible for Camp Quest Ohio?

How many campers attend Camp Quest?
In 2018, we had 134 total campers attend Camp Quest Ohio with 64 in our June Session and 70 at our July session. 

How much does Camp Quest Ohio cost?
The 2019 rates are $590 per camper and $565 for an additional camper from the same family unit. Campers who are 16 or 17 are eligible for a LT (Leadership Training) if they apply and are accepted into the LT program, it is the same fees as traditional campers.


Are there Camperships?

What are the daily activities?
All of our activities are developed and age appropriate for campers age 8-17. Campers can choose activities such as archery, swimming, science, campfires, canoeing, carnival, chess, arts & crafts (drawing, bracelets, painting. tie dying), dancing, nature hikes/fossil hunts, movie night, scientific method and critical thinking, karaoke night, sports (basketball, soccer, tetherball), theater & improv, tug of war, and water balloon / sponge fights.

There are some other important activities that we do every day but only take a few minutes at a time. After every other meal we do "famous freethinkers" where a counselor gets up and talks about two or three famous people (either living or dead) that were or are atheist, agnostic, humanist, skeptic, freethinking, or otherwise questions the religious dogma of their day. Examples include Isaac Asimov, Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Ted Turner and Alice Walker. At meals where we don't do that, we cover scientific concepts (in a way even the eight-year-olds will understand). We also do a Moment of Science highlight scientific facts related to our weekly theme.

Does Camp Quest Ohio have an inclusion statement?
Yes! In alignment with our humanist values, Camp Quest Ohio believes that we are all made better by celebrating difference, cooperatively learning from one another, practicing empathy, and questioning cultural constructions that are designed to exclude individuals. For these reasons, Camp Quest Ohio is committed to providing youth with a safe, non-judgmental, bully-free environment that embraces human diversity and makes every reasonable effort to be inclusive. Camp Quest affirms the right of all people to be treated with respect and encouraged to understand and accept others regardless of their religious affiliation, race, class, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ability or any other characteristic that makes them unique.
Camp Quest Ohio’s respectful, inclusive environment does not, however, prohibit disagreements, critiques, and debates over ideas as these are essential aspects of human discovery through the scientific method. People should be respected. Ideas should be questioned and debated using evidence. With those with whom one disagrees, Camp Quest Ohio values constructive, respectful engagement about ideas, evidence-based conclusions, empathy, and engaged coexistence.
Finally, while driven by our philosophical desire to accommodate all youth, Camp Quest Ohio remains a small nonprofit in which factors such as supervision ratios, host camp facilities, financial resources, or available medical support may practically limit our ability to accommodate every potential camper. We encourage parents to contact us to find out whether Camp Quest Ohio can provide a positive and safe camp experience for their child. Indeed, parent-leader communication before camp is most essential for ensuring that Camp Quest is prepared to support your camper in achieving a positive, empowering summer camp experience.

Who are the counselors and how are they chosen?

Do you do criminal background checks on staff?



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