Camp Quest Smoky Mountains

03/17/2026

Hello camp families! We are almost at capacity for CQ Smoky Mountains 2026. Register now for a spot! We still have campership funds available. Contact us if you have any questions and we'll see you in July!

Our camp tuition for 2026 is $925, with sliding scale options and camperships available for families who need them. We use UltraCamp as our registration platform. We have recorded a walkthrough video from 2025 below–we recommend watching it if you haven't registered a camper on UltraCamp before. C...

02/15/2026

Hey everyone! We still have plenty of space at camp this year, and we have campership funds remaining. See you in July!

Our camp tuition for 2026 is $925, with sliding scale options and camperships available for families who need them. We use UltraCamp as our registration platform. We have recorded a walkthrough video from 2025 below–we recommend watching it if you haven't registered a camper on UltraCamp before. C...

01/01/2026

Hey camp friends, happy new year! Registration for CQSM 2026 is now open, and we've got a $25 early bird discount if you sign your camper up before January 15. Message us if you have any questions and hopefully we will see you in July! 🏕️

Our camp tuition for 2026 is $925, with sliding scale options and camperships available for families who need them. We use UltraCamp as our registration platform. We have recorded a walkthrough video from 2025 below–we recommend watching it if you haven't registered a camper on UltraCamp before. C...

12/02/2025

Happy Giving Tuesday, camp friends! Sadly, we didn't get enough Quest Pet submissions to run the contest this year. Check back next year!

We know a lot of organizations are asking for donations today, but if you have room in your budget for a donation to Camp Quest Smoky Mountains, we would appreciate it. Our cost to run camp rise every year and we rely on donations to keep camp affordable for as many families as possible. Donate here: https://givebutter.com/cFSbGn

11/18/2025

It's almost time for Giving Tuesday, which means it's your pet's chance to vie for dominance... *cough* I mean, our opportunity to introduce your family's pet to our camp community. We run an annual "Quest Pet" fundraiser in which our camp community's pets compete to be honored at the next year's camp, complete with a small shrine to which campers can pay their respects. Proceeds support CQSM and camperships to ensure camp is accessible to as many families as possible.

This year, we're focused on the crazy, kooky, wild side of your pet. Send us your silliest photos of them; tell us about their wacky side. If you'd like to submit your pet, please fill out the Google Form for them so we have some info to share with donors and also email [email protected] at least one photo of them, including your pet's name somewhere in the email.

You can nominate your pet here (deadline: Nov 23): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1kPp4GvF115qH-2_6lRCeFbyqEpj1W2oIugDR3CDi7dMz-w/viewform

11/05/2025

We don't want to burst your bubble, but it's time to start planning for 2026! Camp Quest Smoky Mountains will run July 19-25. Please save the date and stay tuned for more registration and volunteer details soon!

07/31/2025

Hey there CQ folks! Need more camp in your life? Have someone who you’ve been trying to convince to come to camp? Bring them (and yourself) to Grown-Up Camp Quest, happening in Jackson, Ohio from September 5-7! Connect with like minded adults, unplug from the stresses of everyday life, and have some good old-fashioned camp style fun, with an adult twist! More info and registration can be found at https://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessiondetail.aspx?idCamp=1117&campCode=CQT&idSession=522767

05/07/2025

Hello camp friends, we still need one or two more volunteer staff (18+) for camp this year! July 12-20 in the Great Smoky Mountains. Message us or visit the link in bio for more details!

04/12/2025

Are you available July 12-20 for an amazing week in the Great Smoky Mountains? We are still looking for a few more volunteer cabin staff this year, as well as a medical officer for our bug bites and bee stings. 🐝 Message us if you are interested, and please share with your friends!

Camp Quest Smoky Mountains is staffed and run entirely by adult volunteers (ages 18 and up) who take a week off of work or school to guide, challenge, listen to, chase after, and play outside with a big group of energetic, freethinking kids (and adults!). Most Camp Quest volunteers love the experien...

04/05/2025

Hello families! We still have financial aid available. If you want to send a camper to camp but can't afford the fee, please apply! And please tell friends and family members who may be interested in our camp. Thank you!

Camp tuition is $795. We use UltraCamp as our registration platform. We have recorded a walkthrough video below–we recommend watching it if you haven't registered a camper before. Click "Register Now" to go to UltraCamp and start the process.

03/16/2025

We still have camper spots and financial aid available! Register now: https://www.cqsmokymountains.org/