Crown the CQSM Quest Pet 2024!

Every year, our dedicated and passionate volunteers come to the Smokies to deliver a week filled with fun, friends, and freethought to the campers of Camp Quest Smoky Mountains. And every year, their beloved pets sacrifice lost cuddles, laser time, fetch, and kisses so their humans can create an awesome camp week for our community. In recognition of their annual struggles, we're honoring them this Giving Tuesday. On our Instagram and website, you can view bios and media for our camp pets. Please donate in honor of your favorite camp pet. The winner will be named the Official CQSM Pet of 2024 and will receive a small shrine at camp honoring their sacrifice. 

Your donations contribute to camperships and program expenses for Camp Quest Smoky Mountains, a secular, gender inclusive, residential camp for children and youth ages 8-17 held one week each summer. Camp Quest provides an educational adventure shaped by fun, friends and freethought, featuring science, natural wonder and humanist values. You can learn more about our values and vision here. We run completely through volunteer efforts, so your donations go directly to financial aid and program materials.