logistics & FAQs

Camp Arafah is not designed for children, as there is no programming specifically directed for them. However, attendees in the camp’s designated age range, with babies and toddlers, are still welcome to register for the camp! You will be responsible for overseeing them throughout the retreat. Please purchase a ‘Children 0-3 Ticket’ for your young child along with a special request ticket for a smaller private room.

Special request tickets for a smaller private room (2-, 3-, and 4-person rooms) are available for purchase. These are available to any attendee, but more directed towards families and couples.

The Camp Arafah team will organize carpooling with the support of our local attendees, hire transportation services, or connect attendees with others arriving at the same airport — depending on the volume of attendees arriving from out of town. We plan to have local volunteers drive our dear attendees arriving from out of town - departing at 12 PM and 3 PM from each of our local airports. Camp check-in begins at 4 PM on Friday. We strongly encourage you to fly to BWI or DCA airports. IAD is the third and farthest option. Please try to plan your flights according to this schedule so we may optimize the carpooling logistics. Registered attendees will receive a form about 10 days before the camp to send their travel information, insha’Allah.

By the grace of Allah (swt), last year we limited the camp to 215 people and reached full capacity almost a month before the registration deadline. In anticipation of a full house for the 2026 camp, to ensure an intimate workshop environment and adequate personalized time with our scholars, and to ensure logistics remain manageable during the event and in compliance with our hosts, we CANNOT GUARANTEE that single-day passes will be available for the retreat. The Camp Arafah Team will asses our capacity after registration has closed and will add additional tickets if possible. The programming of each day is curated intentionally to provide a rich spiritual journey and experience. Workshops are tailored to our attendees and will build on each other. We highly encourage those interested in participating to register for the camp as a whole.

By the grace of Allah (swt) and the generosity of the Camp Arafah Alumni, we are excited to offer 6 need-based scholarships to Camp Arafah 2026. These scholarships are intended to offer need-based financial support to those who would like to attend the retreat but registration costs would become burdensome. 

The scholarship decisions will be made on a rolling basis. If accepted, you will be given a voucher code to use on the registration website.

Given the limited spots for the retreat, we recommend registering in advance -- before scholarship decisions are made. If chosen to be a scholarship recipient, you will be refunded the registration amount in full.

The Arafah Board will make an effort to ensure a portion of the scholarships are reserved for out-of-town attendees and split between brothers/sisters.

APPLY AT: https://www.camparafah.org/scholarships

We are in need of local volunteers who are able to drive our dear guests from out of town to/from IAD, DCA, and BWI airports. We also need volunteers to help set up workshops, oversee tournaments, and support logistics. Please indicate your interest in the registration form (link TBA).

Refund requests must be submitted via writing to Camp Arafah@gmail.com by July 15 to be eligible for a full refund. Refund requests made after July 15 will only be eligible for a 50% return. Refunds will not be given after August 4.

Attendees are required to bring their own bedding for the retreat. Please be sure to pack personal snacks, modest water-proof clothing for lake activities, and a journal for note-taking and reflection. An additional packing list will be sent via email prior to the retreat.