Camp Deen is an annual 6-day overnight Muslim camp for children ages 7-17 that takes place in beautiful Eastern Ontario. This year, we are hosting Camp Deen at Christie Lake Campgrounds which includes 88 acres of land, over 1 kilometer of shore on Christie Lake, and 55 out-buildings. Christie Lake is in Westport, Ontario, approximately one hour north of Kingston.

 

We are a welcoming, non denominational Muslim camp that encourages empathy and inclusivity. We strive for everyone to leave camp enriched in the spirit of being a Canadian-Muslim with new friends, appreciation for their faith, and memories that will last a lifetime.

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Camp Deen's schedule includes religion sessions with our imam, arts and crafts, swimming, canoeing, social hour, nature, various sports, prayer, and three hardy, halal meals plus snacks prepared by our professional kitchen staff. The Camp Deen daily schedule and menu can be found here.

 

Safety is our first priority; all sports and activities are overseen by professionally-trained staff, counsellors, nurses, and/or lifeguards depending on the activity. Our goal is for all children to be safe and comfortable at all times. All children have the choice to opt-out of any sport or activity they are not comfortable participating in. 

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Formal religious sessions and religious instruction are not the primary focus of the Camp, but our faith and beliefs inform everything we do at camp. The camp also follows a traveller's schedule for performing the five daily prayers. Modesty and respectful behaviour are promoted. Outward expressions of faith are respected, but are a personal choice. Waterfront activities and cabins are strictly separated by gender but there are many opportunities for campers to interact in a supervised setting during mealtimes and other activities.