12th Annual Gathering
Mizaan
Retreat
August 7–9, 2026
Camp Bernie, Port Murray NJ
Theme: Joyous Islam
About the Retreat
What is Mizaan Retreat?
The Mizaan Retreat seeks to bring Muslim families and individuals together for a weekend full of fun activities, learning and inspirational experiences in a cabin camp setting. By encouraging friendship, personal spiritual exploration and respect for diversity of Islamic practice, Mizaan Retreat hopes to foster the creation of Muslim American identities.
The word “mizaan” is from the Arabic language and literally means “The Balance.” In Chapter 55 of the Qur'an: “God has raised up the sky. God has set the balance so that you may not exceed in the balance: weigh with justice and do not fall short in the balance…”
For three days, Mizaan Retreat is an opportunity to get away from school, home, telephone, TV, and computers and live in an Islamic atmosphere of learning and fun. The education program is stimulating, full of discussions, workshops, halaqas and more. The recreational program includes team building, hikes, rock climbing, arts & crafts.
Lifelong friends are made at camp. It is an experience you do not want to miss.
Our Community
Sponsored by Muslim Life Program at Princeton University
Mizaan Retreat will be a place for youth and beyond to participate in an Islamic atmosphere of learning and fun. The adult supervisors will be there as counselors and teachers, and some will have their children participating in the retreat.
Be a part of the 12th Annual Mizaan Retreat, inspired by the Muslim Youth Camp of California (est. 1961).
Learn about our history→August 7–9, 2026 · Camp Bernie, NJ
Join us for a weekend of community, learning, and spiritual growth
Questions? Contact us at mizaanretreat@gmail.com