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Volunteer Spotlight
Eric Zaklukiewicz

Spotlight on Soap: Moving to a New Country and Finding Community

Sofia “Soap” Ramirez is a Camp Quest alum and volunteer for CQ Kansas City and CQ Northwest. She immigrated from Guatemala as a child and is one of only a handful of people of color active in the Camp Quest community. She is a beloved counselor, leader of songs, and bringer of spontaneous joy!

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Jenny Knejfl

August 2024 Newsletter

Camp Quest’s latest summer sessions across the U.S. featured unique themes like time, music, secret agents, and dystopias. Activities included canyon formation experiments, music creation from recycled materials, spy training, and mock dystopian governments. Campers enjoyed outdoor adventures, critical thinking games, and making lasting memories.

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Jenny Knejfl

July 2024 Newsletter

After thirteen years of accumulating supplies and filling up a storage unit, Camp Quest Chesapeake’s theme was chosen to make the most of supplies they already had on hand while teaching campers about consumption, climate change, and creativity. Activities included recycled bottle rockets, a cardboard boat building competition, and instruments made out of recyclable materials.

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Jenny Knejfl

June 2024 Newsletter

In a fun-filled car themed week in June, campers enjoyed lower than normal temperatures for Texas as they observed Festivus, constructed cardboard cars, and boogied down at the annual dance! Camp Quest Texas has a vibrant culture that includes singing, skits, and chants, with a special dinner song that adds to the sense of identity and pride among campers and staff.

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Volunteer Spotlight
Jenny Knejfl

Spotlight on Brooke: Shaping Futures at Camp Quest Ohio

Brooke’s story is a testament to the transformative power of Camp Quest, and we’re excited to share some highlights from our conversation as she heads into the camp season and visits several Camp Quest camps including Texas, Ohio, North, Michigan, and Northwest.

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Newsletter
Jenny Knejfl

May 2024 Newsletter

Learn about the exciting initiatives we have in store, including a youth-centered counselor training video created by older campers and a photo contest that captures the essence of fun and friendship at our camps. Explore an extensive library of games and resources designed to keep all kids engaged. Find out how to incorporate shy campers and create an environment of inclusion.

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