2026 Al-Maqasid Summer Family Retreat

The 2026 Al-Maqasid Summer Family Retreat will be held from August 10 to August 16, 2026 at Camp Weequahic in Lakewood, Pennsylvania (www.weequahic.com).  We are honored to have Shaykh Yahya Rhodus, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin, Dr Ali Ataie, Sayyid Tarif Arabi and Imam Tom Facchine as our Instructors for this year's retreat with additional Instructors and special guests to be confirmed.

Al-Maqasid Summer retreats aim to engage all members of the family from young children, youth/teens to adults. The adult/general program will include a diverse range of lectures based on the retreat theme, opportunities for private counseling with an Instructor, Q&A sessions in a small group setting, a pre-Fajr program of litanies, and leisure activities during extended breaks. Our youth program will include class lessons, breakout sessions consisting of art classes, swimming, sports, ropes course, special visits from our Instructors, and much more. A full-fledged Childcare program will be available for children between the ages of 2-5. The curriculum will include Islamic music circles, story time, arts & crafts, gross motor and sensory activities, and free play.

Registration price includes onsite accommodations, 3 meals/day, lectures, course materials and all activities.  All cabins will be shared, same-sex accommodations. Please review the FAQ for our housing policy where you can view details on all available housing accommodation options.

Have additional questions? Please check our FAQ to find out more information about the retreat programs, transportation, and much more.  If you don't find what you're looking for, please email us at sfr@almaqasid.org.  

This Retreat will also be live-streamed for those who are unable to attend onsite and will be free of cost. If you would like to make a contribution, we suggest a donation of $50.00/registrant.  The livestream link and schedule will be posted on the confirmation page after you submit a completed registration.