There are Christian camps, Jewish camps and now there’s a camp for those who question religion. Local atheists and other non-believers are organizing the first camp of its kind for kids in Texas.

Five year old Joseph Parsons is enjoying some time alone at Cathy’s Critters Farm in Collin County. But in less than two weeks, his mother hopes Joseph will be surrounded by kids just like him.

“It’s an opportunity for kids who otherwise get ostracized at school,” said Amie Parsons.

Amie is organizing Camp Quest Texas. It’s camp for children and their parents who are atheists, agnostics, free-thinkers and other non-religious followers.

“It’s just a camp, for kids, who want to have a camp experience without having the religious dogma placed upon them,” she said.

The one-day event will be held August 30, at Cathy Critters in Princeton. And while it will offer many of the same activities that most camps provide, there will also be a strong focus on science.




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