Frequently Asked Questions
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I understand and accept the following CANCELLATION POLICY:
If I cancel up until 30 days before the event begins, there is a non-refundable cancellation fee of $100 for every cancelled registrant.
If I cancel within 30 days of the event, there is no option for refund.
Only cancelling within 24 hours of completing registration qualifies me for a full refund.
If I test positive for Covid in either the test a few days before camp or on the day of arrival, 75% of my registration fees will get credited towards a future MYNA event. The other 25% is non-refundable due to expenses already incurred by the camp.
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First of all, we are very excited that you are choosing to become a part of the MYNA Nation! Our hope is that through the camp that you will be attending that you will benefit in at least four ways - grow closer to your deen, make amazing memories, learn valuable leadership skills, and create lifelong friendships with other youth from your community and around North America. The MYNA community works hard to make sure that the environment at camp is accepting and that everyone fits in! What makes MYNA camp so memorable is that every camp, there are tons of new faces from many different backgrounds! Just remember that no matter what you may be struggling with at camp, whether its making new friends, putting on your hijab, or making wudu' and praying, all MYNA counselors are trained and screened beforehand and will do everything to help you out. You can always ask a counselor, advisor, or and organizer for assistance, and they will help you out!
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All youth from 12 until 18 are encouraged to become MYNA campers! Not sure if you are just old enough? Birthdays are calculated from the last day of camp, so as long as you turn 12 by the last day of camp, you're set! The same rule applies for older campers, as long as you are 18 on the last day of camp, you are still eligible to be a camper! The only exception is for 11 year olds - if you are 11 by the last day of camp, then you can register, however you will be put on a waiting list to see if there if enough space. If by 2 weeks before camp we have space, we will confirm your registration. If we have filled up, then we will send you an email saying that we have filled up and will process a full refund for your registration fees.
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We need your support to keep MYNA thriving and to continue providing such a high quality of services to youth around the North America. Dedicate your time for a weekend or weeklong camp by applying to become a counselor! Counselor applications can be found here: myna.org/counselors. Interested in giving extra time? Visit our Get Involved page and see how you can contribute your time on a more regular basis throughout the year!
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Especially in the post-9/11 world, hijab has become somewhat of a vilified subject in American media. We want to provide every girl the opportunity to wear a hijab, a beautiful aspect of our religion, in an environment that is safe and accepting. Because we are in a gathering of all Muslims, we try to make MYNA camp a period of time where we can aim to be the best version of ourselves that we can be, praying all of our prayers on time and in jamaa', adhering to Islamic dress code, and being on our best behavior.
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Due to liability, budgetary, and logistical constraints, MYNA is unable to provide transportation for communities coming to camp. However, we can assist in the following ways:
MYNA has a carpooling website that allows campers and parents to connect to individuals offering rides to camp in nearby cities. Please utilize this tool to arrange how you are getting to and from camp.
If your community has a determined and set number of individuals signed up for camp, MYNA can help secure a van or bus to transport your community to camp. Please note that individual campers/communities will be responsible for additional transportation fees and chaperoning the bus to and from camp.
If your community has people generally interested in attending camp, but no set number at least 3 weeks prior to the retreat, MYNA is happy to refer you to some options to arrange busing on your own. Securing, paying for, and chaperoning the bus will be the community’s responsibility. Any other interested campers can be referred to the community by us to decrease the cost of the bus.
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$510 for all accommodations for 7 days and 6 nights, 3 meals a day, recreational activities, and much more!
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Click here for a sample program.
Every day is a new day, and a new experience! There is a balance of fun and learning - camp programs are made up of a variety of interactive workshops, recreation, planned activities and more. There are lectures, but they are strategically placed into the camp program, and MYNA approved speakers are all among some of the best, so they make lectures engaging for everyone. Remember, MYNA is special because it is planned by youth for youth, and they put in months of effort to ensure that everyone goes home happy after a super fun, interactive, and Islamic camp! Sample program is available on the helpful resources page.
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As mentioned earlier, adult counselors remain with their campers all day. Cabins are separated by gender and are typically on opposite sides of the campsite to provide the most comfort to all of our campers. While most lectures, with a few exceptions, are mixed, male and female campers sit separately, and regular recreation is separated by gender. There are some workshops and leadership activities that require group work, during at which time the campers groups are monitored by trained counselors.
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Absolutely! However, campers turn over their phones and personal electronic devices to their counselors at the beginning of camp. They will be allowed to call home during free time or recreation, depending on scheduled activities, so please keep in mind that there will be some days where it is difficult for the camper to call. Do not be concerned if you do not hear from your youth, if any serious situation were to arise regarding your camper, an adult from MYNA would contact you immediately. You will receive emergency contact numbers that you are free to call if needed, but please understand that MYNA advisors are involved in the program as well, and might be unavailable to pick up or respond immediately during certain times. There are times when cell phone reception may not work as well, as our campsites are in more remote areas, please leave a message and we will return the call as soon as we can.
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Parents or guardians are not permitted to pick up their children early from MYNA Camp except in cases of emergency or unavoidable circumstances approved by camp administration.
Please see the full explanation in our full FAQ page here