August 11 - 17, 2024

WAQF-E-NAU SUMMER CAMP

Waqifaat-e-Nau (Girls) at Masjid Masroor, South Virginia / Waqifeen-e-Nau (Boys) at Baitur Rahman, MD

Camp starts in:

Annual Summer Camp

SAVE THE DATE: In collaboration with Lajna Ima'illah USA & MKA USA, first-ever Summer Camp for Waqifeen-e-Nau (Boys) and Waqifaat-e-Nau (Girls) is being held between August 11th & August 17th, 2024. Inshallah. Waqifaat Camp will be held at Masjid Masroor, South Virginia while Waqifeen-e-Nau (Boys) camp will be held at Baitur Rahman, Maryland. MORE INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED SOON. THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED ACCORDINGLY THEN

Camp Highlights:

Following are some highlights for the Summer Camp which are subject to change. Waqifaat-e-Nau programs are being organized by Lajna Ima’illah USA with assistance and guidance from the National Waqf-e-Nau Department.

Guided tour of the US Capitol, Fazal Mosque & Washington D.C

Fireside Chats with Murabbian (Boys only).

Focused Career Workshops

Interactive classes led by Khuddam Murabbian (Boys)

Interactive classes led by Lajna Leads (Girls)

Immersive learning environment

Fajr Hiking

Organized Sports

Class topics include: Fiqh, Essence of Waqf, Mariage, Developing Khushu, etc

Special programs for Waqifaat-e-Nau

Who is it for:

Waqifeen-a-Nau Boys & Girls Only (No exceptions)

Boys who have registered for MKA National Ijtema Only (See FAQs)

Between the age of 12 & 23 (Must be 12 by 6/18/2023)

Must be at the site by June 18th (No Exceptions)

Must stay for the entire Camp

Atfal & Khuddam will transition into their National Ijtema at Baitur Rehman

Camp Schedule

Opening Session on Sunday, June 18th. Final Schedule PDF is available on the links above

03:45 AM
Wakeup

Tahajud, Fajr, Dars-ul-Quran

Our day will start with the Tahajud, Fajr & followed by Dars-ul-Quran
04:15 AM
Catch up on Sleep

Catch up on Sleep

Catch up on Sleep
08:00 AM
Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast will be served to the participants
08:45 AM
Learning Periods

Learning Periods

Based on your age group, the learning periods will cover the Holy Quran, Salaat, Fiqh, Ahadith, Basics of Islam & Ahmadiyyat, Answering allegations, Workshops on various topics such as Tabligh, Wasiyyat, Careers, Research, Marriage, Leadership, Importance of Waqf, and much more. Full detail will be added soon!

  • Age Group A (12 - 14) / Age Group B (15 - 18) / Age Group C (19 - 23)
12:15 PM
Lunch and Salat

Lunch and Salat

Lunch and Salat
02:00 PM
Learning Periods

Learning Periods

Based on your age, the learning periods will cover the Holy Quran, Salaat, Fiqh, Ahadith, Basics of Islam & Ahmadiyyat, Answering allegations, Workshops on various topics such as Tabligh, Wasiyyat, Careers, Research, Marriage, Leadership, Importance of Waqf, and much more. Full detail will be added soon!
  • Age Group A (12 - 14) / Age Group B (15 - 18) / Age Group C (19 - 23)
04:30 PM
Break

Break

Short break with open time for certain activities we have planned for you. 
05:30 PM
Salat

Salat

Salatul Asar will be offered in the congregation. 
05:45 PM
Sports & Activities

Sports & Activities

Organized Sports & Activities for both Wqifeen-e-Nau and Waqifaat-e-Nau at their respective sites. 
07:30 PM
Dinner & Salat

Dinner & Salat

Dinner will be served followed by Salatul Maghrib & Isha (Depending on the site)
09:00 PM
Fireside Chats

Fireside Chats

Fireside Chats, star-gazing, and fun activities are being held at the respective sites for Waqifaat-e-Nau and Waqifeen-e-Nau. 
03:45 AM
Wakeup

Tahajud, Fajr, Dars-ul-Quran

Our day will start with the Tahajud, Fajr & followed by Dars-ul-Quran
04:15 AM
Catch up on Sleep

Catch up on Sleep

Catch up on Sleep
08:00 AM
Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast will be served to the participants
08:45 AM
Learning Periods

Learning Periods

Based on your age group, the learning periods will cover the Holy Quran, Salaat, Fiqh, Ahadith, Basics of Islam & Ahmadiyyat, Answering allegations, Workshops on various topics such as Tabligh, Wasiyyat, Careers, Research, Marriage, Leadership, Importance of Waqf, and much more. Full detail will be added soon!

  • Age Group A (12 - 14) / Age Group B (15 - 18) / Age Group C (19 - 23)
12:15 PM
Lunch and Salat

Lunch and Salat

Lunch and Salat
02:00 PM
Learning Periods

Learning Periods

Based on your age, the learning periods will cover the Holy Quran, Salaat, Fiqh, Ahadith, Basics of Islam & Ahmadiyyat, Answering allegations, Workshops on various topics such as Tabligh, Wasiyyat, Careers, Research, Marriage, Leadership, Importance of Waqf, and much more. Full detail will be added soon!
  • Age Group A (12 - 14) / Age Group B (15 - 18) / Age Group C (19 - 23)
04:30 PM
Break

Break

Short break with open time for certain activities we have planned for you. 
05:30 PM
Salat

Salat

Salatul Asar will be offered in the congregation. 
05:45 PM
Sports & Activities

Sports & Activities

Organized Sports & Activities for both Wqifeen-e-Nau and Waqifaat-e-Nau at their respective sites. 
07:30 PM
Dinner & Salat

Dinner & Salat

Dinner will be served followed by Salatul Maghrib & Isha (Depending on the site)
09:00 PM
Fireside Chats

Fireside Chats

Fireside Chats, star-gazing, and fun activities are being held at the respective sites for Waqifaat-e-Nau and Waqifeen-e-Nau. 
03:45 AM
Wakeup

Tahajud, Fajr, Dars-ul-Quran

Our day will start with the Tahajud, Fajr & followed by Dars-ul-Quran
04:15 AM
Catch up on Sleep

Catch up on Sleep

Catch up on Sleep
07:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Girls Washington, D.C. Trip

Girls Washington, D.C. Trip

Trip to Washington, D.C. with Bus leaving early AM for the Entire Day. Visit Fazal Mosque, White House, Guided Tour of The US Capital, Library of Congress, Picnic at The Mall & much more!
08:00 AM
Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast will be served to the participants
08:45 AM
Learning Periods

Learning Periods

Based on your age group, the learning periods will cover the Holy Quran, Salaat, Fiqh, Ahadith, Basics of Islam & Ahmadiyyat, Answering allegations, Workshops on various topics such as Tabligh, Wasiyyat, Careers, Research, Marriage, Leadership, Importance of Waqf, and much more. Full detail will be added soon!

  • Age Group A (12 - 14) / Age Group B (15 - 18) / Age Group C (19 - 23)
12:15 PM
Lunch and Salat

Lunch and Salat

Lunch and Salat
02:00 PM
Learning Periods

Learning Periods

Based on your age, the learning periods will cover the Holy Quran, Salaat, Fiqh, Ahadith, Basics of Islam & Ahmadiyyat, Answering allegations, Workshops on various topics such as Tabligh, Wasiyyat, Careers, Research, Marriage, Leadership, Importance of Waqf, and much more. Full detail will be added soon!
  • Age Group A (12 - 14) / Age Group B (15 - 18) / Age Group C (19 - 23)
04:30 PM
Break

Break

Short break with open time for certain activities we have planned for you. 
05:30 PM
Salat

Salat

Salatul Asar will be offered in the congregation. 
05:45 PM
Sports & Activities

Sports & Activities

Organized Sports & Activities for both Wqifeen-e-Nau and Waqifaat-e-Nau at their respective sites. 
07:30 PM
Dinner & Salat

Dinner & Salat

Dinner will be served followed by Salatul Maghrib & Isha (Depending on the site)
09:00 PM
Fireside Chats

Fireside Chats

Fireside Chats, star-gazing, and fun activities are being held at the respective sites for Waqifaat-e-Nau and Waqifeen-e-Nau. 
03:45 AM
Wakeup

Tahajud, Fajr, Dars-ul-Quran

Our day will start with the Tahajud, Fajr & followed by Dars-ul-Quran
04:15 AM
Catch up on Sleep

Catch up on Sleep

Catch up on Sleep
07:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Boys Washington, D.C. Trip

Boys Washington, D.C. Trip

Trip to Washington, D.C. with Bus leaving early AM for the Entire Day. Visit Fazal Mosque, White House, Guided Tour of The US Capital, Library of Congress, Picnic at The Mall & much more!
08:00 AM
Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast will be served to the participants
08:45 AM
Learning Periods

Learning Periods

Based on your age group, the learning periods will cover the Holy Quran, Salaat, Fiqh, Ahadith, Basics of Islam & Ahmadiyyat, Answering allegations, Workshops on various topics such as Tabligh, Wasiyyat, Careers, Research, Marriage, Leadership, Importance of Waqf, and much more. Full detail will be added soon!

  • Age Group A (12 - 14) / Age Group B (15 - 18) / Age Group C (19 - 23)
12:15 PM
Lunch and Salat

Lunch and Salat

Lunch and Salat
02:00 PM
Girls Closing Session

Girls Closing Session

Closing Session of Girls Summer Camp with Prize Distribution, Recognitions, and Awards. (Estimated Time) at Masjid Masroor, South Virginia
05:00 PM
Boys Closing Session

Boys Closing Session

Closing Session of Boys Summer Camp with Prize Distribution, Recognitions, and Awards. (Estimated Time) at Baitur Rehman, Maryland. After the Closing Session, Boys will transition into the MKA National Ijtema.

Frequently Asked Questions

12 and above. Fathers of 12- and 13-year-old boys should accompany their sons throughout the camp.

Yes. Registration is required and may close based on attendance and occupancy limitations. Those who wait to register till late may not be able to attend if we reach capacity.

Please use this Registration Form to sign up for the camp.

After you register, we will share additional details regarding your registration confirmation, transportation, accommodation, and more. Please note that if you are flying in, you should email us at wn.events@ahmadiyya.us to confirm your registration status before purchasing your airfare.

From Saturday, June 20 to Tuesday, June 23.

No, all attendees must attend the camp for the full duration. If you plan to attend only partially, you may not be allowed to attend at all. Please reach out to National Secretary Sahib, Waqf-e-Nau, to seek an exception using the form here: https://www.waqfenau.us/contact-us/

If you are a local attendee under 14 years, you may stay overnight on the Masjid premises or at your home.

We will send you a complete list of items to bring after you register; however, please bring any medications you take regularly.

Remember to limit the number of valuables and electronics you bring. All of your needs will be taken care of by the organizers, and any downtime should be spent getting to know your fellow Waqifeen. Please note that the organizers will not be responsible for any lost, misplaced, or stolen items.

Let us remember the inspiring example set by our forefathers. Despite having very limited means, they joyfully bore the entire cost of their travels to attend Ijtema'at, Jalsa Salana, and other Jama'at events, driven by pure devotion. Today, Almighty Allah has abundantly blessed the members of the USA Jama'at. We encourage everyone to honor this beautiful legacy by personally funding their journeys to these spiritually uplifting events.

To minimize expenses, we encourage you to coordinate with your local secretary to organize group travel. By traveling together, you can significantly reduce individual costs.

Yes. After you register, we will contact you to collect your flight details. A member of the transportation team will coordinate your airport pick-up and drop-off. If you are flying in, please plan to arrive on June 19 (one day before the start of the camp).

  • Preferred airport: ONT (Ontario International Airport) — approximately 15 minutes from the masjid.
  • Alternate airports we can support:
    • SNA (John Wayne / Orange County Airport) — 60+ minutes away
    • LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) — ~75 minutes away

 

Yes, all participants will be fully accommodated on-site at Baitul Hameed Mosque.

Due to the nature of the camp, all participants are encouraged to stay on the mosque premises at all times. However, local Waqifeen-e-Nau and participants with written permission from their parents/guardians may stay off-site with a relative or family.

No. If you live within driving distance, please check with your local Waqf-e-Nau secretary or arrange your own transportation. Those flying in will be picked up and dropped off at the airport(s), Insha'Allah.

We have limited spots available for you to attend as a Waqf-e-Arzi volunteer. Please reach out to wn.waqfearzi@ahmadiyya.us to apply. Please wait for our confirmation before making any travel plans.

Yes. Please include your accommodation request in the registration form. We will do our best to reasonably accommodate you and will follow up after you register with an update on your request.

Yes, you will need to complete the consent form as part of the registration.

Yes. In fact, if your son is 12 or 13 years old, you must attend and accompany him. Please be sure to register yourself separately. You may also be asked to volunteer if you’re available.

Unfortunately, no. This camp is for Waqifeen-e-Nau boys aged 12+ only.

Partners/Sponsors

A huge thanks to all our amazing partners. We couldn’t have a conference without you!

Camp Venue

Boys Camp – Baitur Rahman

Girls Camp – Masroor Mosque