Camp Quest coming to Florida - James Randi to appear

July 3, 11:46 AMAtheism ExaminerTrina Hoaks

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Camp Quest is coming to Florida for the first time ever this year. It is being put on by Florida Atheists and Secular Humanists (FLASH) in conjunction with Center for Inquiry (CFI) and The Humanists of Florida.

The camp is geared toward children of atheists, freethinkers, and the like. It offers an alternative to other camps that have an underlying (or overtly) religious theme. According to the Web site, "The purpose of Camp Quest is to provide children of freethinking parents a residential summer camp dedicated to improving the human condition through rational inquiry, critical thinking and creativity, scientific method, self-respect, ethics, competency, democracy, free speech, and the separation of religion and government guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States." (Granted the Florida event will not be taking place in the summer.) The Florida event is being referred to as "a winter secular humanist camp for kids."

The camp will be held this year in Fort Lauderdale at the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park from December 25th to January 1st. Sixty children between the ages of 8 and 16 and their families (optional) will enjoy a week of activities, including an appearance by James "The Amazing" Randi, snorkeling, glass-bottom boat tours, nature tours, canoing, New Year's Eve party with karaoke, and more.

Although the Web site is just being put together, they are currently accepting reservations for the 60 spots, which they anticipate will fill quickly.