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Bring the kids to the Reason Rally!

Submitted by CQ Director on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 09:52

This March, join us in DC for a long weekend of secular fun for the whole family!Reason Rally! » Read more

  • On Saturday, March 24th join us at the Reason Rally, on the National Mall in Washington, DC.  This free celebration is going to be the largest gathering the secular community has ever seen.  Tim Minchin, Bad Religion, Adam Savage, and a host of other great speakers and bands will be there, and so will Camp Quest!  Come find us at the Camp Quest tent where we'll have craft projects, and games for all ages.  We'll also have plenty of information on how you can sign up for a Camp Quest session this summer.
  • If you can get there a day early, join us on Friday, March 23rd for the Lobby Day for Reason.

Freethinking Internships for the Fall!

Submitted by CQ Director on Thu, 07/14/2011 - 10:18

Secular Coalition for America LogoTwo national partners of Camp Quest, the Secular Coalition for America and Foundation Beyond Belief are offering fall internships.  Camp Quest is proud to be one of the 10 member organziations of the Secular Coalition for America, and we're honored to have been selected as a beneficiary of Foundation Beyond Belief for the second year in a row.  If you're interested in getting more involved in the freethought community, these internships may be just the opporuntities you're looking for.

Foundation Beyond Belief LogoThe Foundation Beyond Belief Internship is a 28 week virtual internship requiring about 8 hours per week.

The Secular Coalition for America Internship is a 12 week part-time position in Washington, DC.

Deadlines are fast approching -- Foundation Beyond Belief's deadline is July 18th, and the Secular Coalition's deadline is July 22nd, so get more information and get your application in post haste! » Read more

Bring the Kids for Camp Quest Minnesota at American Atheists Convention!

Submitted by CQ Director on Fri, 03/18/2011 - 11:44

CQ Minnesota LogoJoin Camp Quest Minnesota for a fun-filled mini-camp occurring one day only during the 2011 American Atheist National Convention in Des Moines. There will be Camp Quest style activities and events as well as field trips to the Science Center and All-Play.

UPDATE: Online Registration now available here.

When: Saturday, April 23, 2011 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (field trip leaves at 9:30 am sharp). » Read more

What's a Summer Camp Doing in a Secular Lobbying Coalition?

Submitted by CQ Director on Fri, 03/11/2011 - 08:56

Secular Coalition for America LogoCamp Quest is a member of the Secular Coalition for America, a national lobbying organization for atheist, agnostic, humanist and other secular Americans.  The Secular Coalition recently launched a blog featuring voices from their member organizations, including Camp Quest executive director, Amanda Metskas.  Amanda's first blog post explains the basics about Camp Quest, and why Camp Quest is a member of the Secular Coalition for America.  Here's a quick teaser:

At Camp Quest we serve freethinking families, a group that is often invisible to policymakers.  Even within atheist, agnostic, and humanist organizations, families with children are often under-represented. Being a part of the Secular Coalition for America helps Camp Quest raise the profile of secular families in two important ways:

Now, go read the rest.

To learn more  » Read more

Using the "E-word" in Elementary School

Submitted by CQ Director on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 10:13

Delaney's MonkeyIs evolution appropriate for elementary schoolers?  We certainly think so, and so does Charlie's Playhouse, maker of fabulous evolution toys for kids.  A few months back Charlie's Playhouse held an Evolution and Art Contest for kids ages 4-12.  They asked kids to imagine an environment, and then take a currently existing animal and draw a picture of how its descendents might look after millions of years of adapting to living in that environment.  Even though the contest is over, you can still download the activity and do it with your kids, or get together with some other families and hold your own contest!

One of the contest winners, Delaney, age 9, drew the monkey pictured here.  He lives on an island with purple bushes, hard nuts, and quiet predators.  Delaney was all set to be interviewed by her elementary school principal about the contest, when things started to take a wrong turn...  » Read more

Happy Darwin Day!

Submitted by CQ Director on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 08:37

Happy Birthday Charles DarwinHappy Birthday, Chuck!  Have some cake to celebrate the 202nd birthday of Charles Darwin today!  Once you've wiped the frosting off your face, check out some other fun Darwin Day activiites for you and your family:

1. Check out the events page on the Darwin Day website to find out what is going on near you.  For example, if you live in Michigan, you can attend Michigan State University Museum's Darwin Discovery Day on February 13.

2. Send your loved ones Darwin Day ecards like the one pictured here.  You know you want to spread the Darwin Day cheer!

3. Get one of the amazing evolution toys offered by Charlie's Playhouse.  They consult with evolutionary biologists to make sure their toys » Read more

Attention High School Campers!

Submitted by CQ Director on Wed, 02/09/2011 - 15:47

The Secular Student Alliance is offering much more support to students who want to start atheist, agnostic, humanist, and freethinking groups on their high school campuses.  Check out this story in USA Today about student groups starting in Texas and in the Chicago area, and check out the SSA's press release about high school organizing.  If you are » Read more

Attention Atheist College Students!

Submitted by CQ Director on Wed, 01/19/2011 - 10:09

You still have two weeks to apply for American Atheists Founders' Scholarship.  Applications must be postmarked by January 31, 2011.  Here are the details from American Atheists:

What is it? » Read more

Next Month, Celebrate Darwin Day with the Kids!

Submitted by CQ Director on Wed, 01/12/2011 - 19:48

February 12th is Darwin Day, a celebration of science, reason, and humanity.  It's celebrated on the anniversary of Charles Darwin's birthday.  How can you celebrate Darwin Day with your family?  Here are a few ideas: » Read more

Still Working on that Holiday Shopping?

Submitted by CQ Director on Wed, 12/22/2010 - 09:34

Looking for gifts for skeptically-inclined kids and adults this holiday season?  Here are a few of our favorite things:

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