OUR MISSION & HISTORY

Community

A place that inspires community and friendship.

Islam

Islam is at the forefront of everything we do.

Growth

Engaging, exciting, and an opportunity for everyone.

We strive to give the kids a safe, fun and wholesome week of learning about Nature, Islam, and themselves.

Camp is a chance for Muslim boys and girls to share outdoor activities under the umbrella of Islam while learning to be proud of being a Muslim.

We are creating a fun and safe space for Muslim kids, but we are also creating a safe space for alternative and progressive interpretations of Islam. We do not see Islam as a fixed set of rules and practices, but a living practice that we are constantly seeking to improve and redefine. We welcome Muslims of any school or practice without judgement, though we do not seek to conform our practice to any established madhab or school of thought.

Our guiding principles:

God is one
The prophet Muhammed (peace be with him) was a mortal man who conveyed a true revelation.
All human beings are equal in God’s eyes.
Practice and belief are issues of personal choice.
Civility and respect of others are necessary requirements in a community.
Perfection is reserved for God.
We know God best through HIS creations.
God’s voice can be heard in any language and in many religious traditions.
While we are Muslims and follow Muslim practice, we believe our community includes ALL people who seek to help others and create peace.

Here, Muslim kids can feel accepted without the need to present a public face. We do not preach Islam, it's who we are, and the kids are here for fun.

Camp Deen, since 1973.

Camp Deen was founded in 1973 when the first few Muslim immigrants in Toronto longed for a wholesome camp experience for their children.

Over the course of 50+ years, Camp Deen has grown an inter-generational network of kindred Canadian-Muslims with a shared goal of serving God and leading our children. Many of our volunteers and staff were former campers themselves, and many campers are children of former campers -- some are even children of former campers that met at Camp Deen!

With God's help, we look forward to growing and improving Camp Deen in as many ways as possible for future years and generations to come.

We are so proud to still be running as a community-led summer camp for Canadian-Muslim children to feel a sense of community, friendship, and practice their spirituality in a safe, beautiful environment. August 18th-24th, 2024 will be a great year Insha'Allah!