Summer camp beyond belief.
CQNW Radio Weekend - January 17 to 20, 2025 at Radio Club of Tacoma Clubhouse - REGISTER NOW!
CQNW July Session - June 29 to July 5, 2025 at Camp Waskowitz
CQNW August Session - August 17 to 23, 2025 at Camp Kirby
Register Now for Radio Weekend!
We will be hosting our second annual Radio Weekend at the Radio Club of Tacoma on January 17-20, 2025 for campers ages 12 to 18.
The objective for the weekend is for campers to learn enough about ham radio operations to be able to pass the FCC Amateur Radio exam and earn their Technician Operator license. There will be more classroom-based learning than during a typical summer session or planning retreat, but also time for fun, socializing, DJ-ing at a broadcast radio station, and even some recreation time!
On Monday afternoon, each participant will have the opportunity to sit for the ham radio technician exam. All participants wishing to learn more about ham radio, regardless of whether you sit for the exam, are welcome.
Camp Quest NorthWest is a residential summer camp focused on fun, friends, and freethought for kids ages 8-17.
We provide a traditional sleepaway summer camp experience including sports, crafts, games, swimming, and campfires, plus educational activities focused on critical thinking, ethics, scientific inquiry, and philosophy.
Learn more about Camp Quest NorthWest.
What is a day like at Camp Quest NorthWest? What are the freethought activities all about? What is the weather like and what sort of shoes should you bring? More information about all of that can be found here.
Sign up now for an unforgettable summer adventure!
When does registration open? What is the cost of camp and is there financial aid available? Find out more information and register your camper for Camp Quest NorthWest !
We need your help!
Camp Quest NorthWest only happens because of the dedicated and tireless efforts of our volunteers. We’re looking for excited, enthusiastic folks who are passionate about science, education, and the outdoors to join our ranks. Sign up to be a cabin counselor, help develop camp programming, or attend our regular board meetings. There are lots of things you can do to help!
Please consider making a donation.
Contributions help support our awesome camp programs, they support our day to day operations, and they help fund camperships to ensure that every camper can attend.
“I learned many things, and I was able to be the atheist I am without being bullied or shunned.”
— CQNW Camper
“My daughter loved everything about camp- the activities, the fellow campers, her counselors, even the food!”
– CQNW Parent
“Socrates Cafe was probably my favorite of all the freethought activities. It was cool to talk about things and think about things in new ways.”
– CQNW Camper