Are Atheist Camps Targeting Children?

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Permalink Reply by Hugo on July 1, 2009 at 7:13am

It is not sponsored by Richard Dawkins, read more on corrections to the Camp Quest UK article:
http://www.camp-quest.org.uk/media/press-releases/corrections-to-su...

I got it via:
http://friendlyatheist.com/2009/06/30/camp-quest-uk-issues-correcti...

Permalink Reply by Joseph on July 1, 2009 at 11:22am

Camp Quest is a great opportunity for young people. I wouldn't call it an "Atheist" camp as much as a science camp that encourages above all critical thinking.

Regardless, I'm glad that these camps are becoming more available.

Permalink Reply by K on July 1, 2009 at 11:55am

Well duh! ;o) A secular camp that encourages children to use reason and logical thought while having fun certainly isn't going to place ads in the Baptist Daily Tribune or on Falwell .com.

That being said, I know my son always has some liberal xians in the group at Camp Quest Ohio each year...they're not targeting atheist kids, per se, they're targeting kids from open minded homes.
Not my fault that mostly non theists fit that bill.....< grin >

Permalink Reply by Dawn K on July 1, 2009 at 3:03pm

It's kind of funny in a sad way. I read this whole thing on Friendly Atheist also. How on earth did they even get the Richard Dawkins connection. Was it like, Richard Dawkins is a prominent atheist. Camp Quest is for atheists therefore it must be Dawkins camp. ???

Ridiculous.

Permalink Reply by Joseph on July 1, 2009 at 3:37pm

I think the Dawkins Foundation made a one time donation, or sponsored a group of kids to go to the UK camp, and the news outlets jumped all over it. Hooray for the media.