We strongly recommend that all attendees take Friday off from work and school and arrive at the campsite as our program will commence at 3:00 with jumuʿah prayer.
TRAVEL
Flying – We encourage you to arrive at Dulles Airport (IAD) on Friday, May 24 before noon for guaranteed transport with one of our volunteers. If you arrive at Dulles airport before noon on Friday, our volunteers will provide you transportation to the program. If you arrive later or at Washington National (DCA) airport, you are welcome to rent a car or request transport from other attendees via our WhatsApp group. Bear in mind that the campsite is two hours away from both airports.
Attendees in need of transport from the airport to the campsite and attendees who wish to volunteer as drivers are invited to complete our Shuttle Form.
Driving – Prepare to arrive by 3 pm on Friday, May 24.
PREPARATIONS
- Qur’an
- Your personal bowl for outdoor wuḍū‘
- Prayer rugs for every member of your party since we will be praying outdoors
- The recommended text, “Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship” by Abū Ḥāmid al-Ghazzālī
- Bedding (compact sleeping bag or blanket, twin mattress sheet, small pillow)
- Towels
- Soap
- Sanitation wipes
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)
- Flashlight
- Hiking shoes
- Insect repellant
- Water bottles for every member in your party labelled with your full names
- Light sweater (average temperature in May is 73 by day and 50 by night)
- Vitamins and medicines
- Ibuprofen
- Granola bars or light snacks
LODGING AND MEALS
Lodging consists of cabins with bunk beds and shared latrines. Attendees must bring their own bedding, including a small pillow.
We encourage families with older children to stay in our dorm-style cabins in order to have a fuller experience with other camp attendees. For an additional fee, attendees may also opt to stay together in private accommodations.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided throughout the program. Meals will be simple, healthy, and wholesome.