Let’s sleep under the stars

By | April 8, 2017

Salaam Alaykum,

When was the last time you and your family went out in the open and watched the beautiful sky? Allah (swt) has adorned the World with so many beautiful creations so we may enjoy and glorify Him. Sleeping under a bright lit sky, watching countless twinkling stars and the beautiful moon, would be a treat especially to all the city folks who spend so many hours indoors. Would you be interested in participating in a 2 day camping trip?

Az-Zahra is organizing a camping trip after Ramadan if there is an interest and a desire from our community. This will be the first of many such outdoor activities, insha’Allah. The plan is to organize a male only camping experience, for boys 12 years old and older. This would be a great opportunity for the father-son bonding and to have a great time together as a community, insha’Allah.

I am working with a private campground called Lake Timber Lakes Camp & Retreat. It is only an hour drive from our Center and in a secluded area. Due to a huge demand by a number of church affiliated groups for summer programs, we need to make reservation before the facility is booked up. Following are the days that the grounds are available:

First Choice: July 13th through July 16th
Second and Third Choices: August 3rd through August 6th and August 10th through 13th

Activities offered at the grounds include: Frisbee golf; 100 yard low rope bridge (cable bridge); swimming pool with slides; paddle-boat and canoeing; hiking trails; and fishing. Because this is a private ground, we do not need permit to fish. These are all included in the package. The participants will sleep in cottages which house 8 per cottage.

Bring your fishing pole, lures, and a net. What you catch is yours to take home or toss it back in the water. If folks have archery equipment, you may bring them too. All we need then are a couple hay bales and we can arrange for them provided I you let me know at least a week before the event date. No guns are permitted.

Early bird registration is $70.00 per person if you pay by 4-30-2017 for the entire 2 day program. Late payment (until 5 pm on May 7th) is $85 person. Registration will close on May 7th after 5 pm. No exceptions. Cash or checks are accepted. Please make check payable to Jameel Agha

Please refer to and fill out the attached forms for additional details, including Camp Regulations. Interested people MUST contact me preferably via my email or phone but no later than 4-30-17 to receive discounted rate. mj_agha@yahoo.com or 913-901-7613.

Will see you there, insha’Allah.

Jameel “Smokey the Bear” Agha

2017 Camping Registration and Regulations