38th ANNUAL NORTHWEST SUFI CAMP
AUGUST 9 -16, 2015 • CAMP ADAMS, MOLALLA OR
Each year we are blessed with the presence of new and returning souls, to share a
precious week together. Please read this Guide in its entirety, to inform and remind us
of what may assist us in our individual needs, comforts, and allow the mystery to unfold
as we gather in the nature of Camp Adams. Ananda Hazzard
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WELCOME Mujahid Mark Havill, Spiritual Director
GENERAL INFO for ALL
DRAFT CLASS SCHEDULE (a final version will be given at camp)
NWSC BOARD INFORMATION, HEALTH & SAFETY and TRANSMISSION PROJECT
DIRECTIONS to CAMP ADAMS
YOUTH CAMPER PARENTS & GUARDIANS: please see our additional guide for you !
SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR - Mujahid Mark Havill [email protected] (541) 404-2975
MANAGER - Ananda Hazzard [email protected] (707) 845-2711
REGISTRAR - Khabir Ross Taylor [email protected] (503) 705-4932
KITCHEN MANAGER - Mirabai McLeod [email protected] (540) 463-1760
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM - Lakshmi Lindsey Clifford (503) 277-1170 [email protected]
TWEENS’ PROGRAM – Pegeen Ilene [email protected] (707) 822-6955
TEENS’ PROGRAM - Shafia Barton [email protected] (541)-708-3801 or Samantha Zorn [email protected]
(541)-510-2748
EARTH PLANE - Chitara David Yaeger [email protected] (503) 201-8043
EMERGENCY MESSAGES may be received at (503) 829-9307. These will be checked daily. For out- going messages, contact
the camp manager.
Toward the One, the Perfection of Love, Harmony and Beauty, the Only Being,
United with All the Illuminated Souls, who form the embodiment of the Master,
The Spirit of Guidance.
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the 38th Annual Northwest Sufi Camp. Very soon we will be gathering together in the
natural sanctuary of Camp Adams, where the trees are tall and stately, the meadows green and
inviting, the swimming hole lively and refreshing—and our hearts warm and filled with light!
This year’s Northwest Sufi Camp theme is “BARAKA: Outpouring of Grace.” We will focus on the
stream of blessings—the Juice—which flows as transmission through the Sufi Message of Inayat
Khan and, in fact, through all of creation. In this spirit, I have invited a number of elders from our
Order who embody this transmission—Asha Greer, Wali Ali Meyer, Mariam Baker, Khadija
Goforth, Darvesha MacDonald, and Iqbal and Devi Lewis.
The 12th century Sufi Abu Hamid al-Ghazali taught us: “Sufism is based on practice, not premise.”
This is fundamental to the inspiration for this camp. The focus will be on mystical experience
through Zikr, meditation, wazifa, turning, retreat, Soul Work, the Sufi Healing and Universal
Worship rituals, Ziraat, expressive arts, and the Dances of Universal Peace. The day will begin with
sitting meditation before breakfast and end with Zikr every evening. Our ideal is to exult in
participatory practice.
This year we are creating the opportunity for even more participation of young adults in the camp.
They will be integrated into all aspects—forming the vision, leading practices, and assisting in
earth plane operations. They will develop the late evening program and offer an intergenerational
class in the afternoon; and senior leaders will be encouraged to incorporate young adults into
their classes. Campers of all ages are invited to actively participate in breathing a youthful spirit
into our camp, helping to ensure the outpouring of grace into the next generation.
Please come practice, celebrate, and sit together at Northwest Sufi Camp this summer. Let’s
remember through zikr, meditation, and a wealth of Sufi practices who we are, where we came
from, and whither we go —with each breath, in every glance, and in the depth of the Silence.
“The watcher is the prayerful devotee, but the dancer becomes divine.”
[Murshid Samuel L. Lewis from “Siva, Siva”]
Yours in the Infinite,
Mujahid Mark Havill
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NORTHWEST SUFI CAMP 2015
BE SURE TO BRING Bedding/sleeping bag, pillow, towels, and clothes for a week (weather
may range from cool, hot, to rainy), warm jacket, personal toiletries, time piece and/or alarm
clock, and flashlight. If tenting, bring your own tent and equipment. Cabin beds are small, twinsize, mostly bunks. Cabin occupants are encouraged to bring ear plugs and/or sleeping masks!
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YOU MAY WISH TO BRING: Cloth napkins (to help save trees), cushion,
chair/low seat, festive clothes, musical instruments, personal mug or water bottle,
a box of your favorite tea, earplugs, roll of paper towels for tent or cabin, camera,
insect repellant, sunscreen, swimsuit, beach towel, journal, special treats, comfort
foods, and your smile. Please see the Karma Yoga section below also.
LEAVE BEHIND non-prescription drugs, alcohol and pets. No exceptions!
• REGISTRATION begins at 2 pm on Sunday, August 9 outside Morris Lodge, near the camp
entrance. No cabin assignments are available before 2 pm. IF ARRIVING AFTER 9 pm, PLEASE
CONTACT KHABIR 503 705-4932 TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS BEFORE CAMP. At registration,
campers receive schedules and sign up for karma yoga. Dinner is at 6 PM and the All Camp
Evening Program begins at 8 PM.
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KARMA YOGA
"Using the stuff that makes up your daily life as the vehicle for coming to Union is
called Karma Yoga." — Ram Dass, Be Here Now. Our goal is to co-create spiritual community, whether
one attends for all week or a few days. Karma Yoga shifts are about an hour per day, serving ease,
benefiting all and keeping costs low. Most campers prefer the same shift all week; many are in the
kitchen. AT REGISTRATION you will be able to confirm or select your shift. KITCHEN NOTE: Lunch &
Dinner prep is a three-hour shift on two different days. YOUTH NOTE: NWSC board safety policy requires
a public database Sex Offender check for anyone working with youth (Kids, Tweens, and Teens).
• KARMA YOGA – EARLY SIGN UP! We are happy to offer this option, and you can sign up
for Karma Yoga prior to camp. Look for an email around July 30 with instructions for early sign
up. You will be a provided a list of KY times and descriptions of positions and you may sign up by
return email. If you are unable to participate in Early Sign Up, regular Karma Yoga sign up is still
available at the beginning of camp.
• PLEASE ARRIVE 5-10 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHIFT BEGINS for kitchen or team
jobs, allowing time to circle up, attune, breathe and focus on heartfelt community service. Early
arrival shows respect for the group and eliminates a camp-wide search for late karma yogis. Your
mind-full participation benefits all; may it become an enjoyable part of your week.
NOTE: A job is assigned to anyone not signing up at / or before registration.
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MANDATORY YOUTH PROGRAM ORIENTATIONS: Outside the dining hall; bring
completed Medical Authorization and Temporary Guardian, (if applicable) forms.
Please see our separate Youth Guide for more information and details.
TEEN/PARENT PROGRAM MEETING after Sunday evening program
CHILD-TWEEN-PARENT/GUARDIAN MEETING before Monday morning class (8:20 am)
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• KITCHEN ATTIRE STATE HEALTH & SAFETY CODES REQUIRE:
1. Closed Toed Shoes. 2. Hair tied back or covered 3. Long pants, skirt or apron.
If you anticipate doing your community karma yoga in the kitchen, be sure to bring
appropriate attire.
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DIET The kitchen provides regular and some special diet needs. Please inform Khabir
immediately of special dietary needs. Many cabins have kitchens; efforts are made to
accommodate those needing them. Extras may be purchased in a nearby small town.
WATER SAFETY: A healthy, safe camp for all is everyone's shared responsibility.
Swimming is allowed ONLY with a certified lifeguard present. No night swimming.
Neighbors, disturbed by noise, will call the police.
FIRES are permitted only in fireplaces, permanently installed wood-burning stoves,
and approved fire circles.
CAMP ADAMS MAPS: At registration we will provide both a site map and a trails
map. If we get them in time, we will post these on the website and you will receive an
email notice before camp.
COMPANION OR SERVICE ANIMAL POLICY: NWSC has a no pets policy. If you
have a Service Animal or Companion Animal you wish to bring to camp, please let the
registrar AND manager know in advance so appropriate accommodations can be
made. While at camp, we request that all animals be kept out of the food service and
preparation areas whenever possible, including the main dining hall while it is being
used for food prep.
Service Animals are of course welcome anywhere while performing their duties.
Companion Animals are welcomed to perimeter seating areas during main programs
provided they are not disruptive, but we do ask that they not be brought into the main circle
during dance, zikr, and all camp classes. If you are unsure if your animal companion meets the
legal definition of a service or companion animal, please see: Service Animals:
http://www.ada.gov/qasrvc.htm. Companion Animals: - varies from state to state, Oregon's
definition may be found here: ORS 609.504 at http://www.leg.state.or.us/ors/609.html.
DERVISH BAZAAR / INDIVIDUAL HEALING SESSIONS: Sufi-related items are sold on
Tuesday and Saturday 1:00-2:30 pm. Art, jewelry, clothing, etc. vendors are welcome,
providing their own tables and change. NWSC sells books and music; do not sell these (except
your own releases) without checking with the coordinator. If you sell music, please bring a
listening device for buyer previews. Vendors can request information sheets from the
coordinator. A 10% tithe to NWSC is collected by bazaar coordinator Munira Marion Love
[email protected] 707-445-0668 at the bazaar's close.
We understand that some of our campers may wish to offer sessions such as healing or
massage, for money, trade or free of charge. Practitioners charging money will need to
provide relevant, current, required licenses upon request and have each recipient fill out a
liability waiver that will be provided at camp. We look forward to working with you!
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DRAFT SCHEDULE
BARAKA – Outpouring of Grace
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38 Annual Northwest Sufi Camp August 9 – 16, 2015
(Schedule is subject to change.)
Bios and Topics can be found at: www. http://nwsuficamp.org/ under CLASSES.
7:00 Early Morning Sitting
7:30 – 9:00
9:30 – 10:45
Morning Classes
10:45 – 11:00
BREAK/SITTING
11:00 – 12:00 Ziraat All-camp Class
12:00 – 3:00
LUNCH AND BREAK
3:00 – 4:15
Afternoon classes – 1
4:15 – 4:30
BREAK/SITTING
4:30 – 5:45
Afternoon classes – 2
DINNER BREAK
8:00 – 10:00 Early Evening Program
10:00 – 10:30
RUMI
CAFÉ
Darvesha
& Tui
Wali Ali
Khadija
PENINSULA
BREAKFAST BREAK
9:00 – 9:30 Dance with Kid’s Camp
5:45 – 8:00
MAIN
HALL
Mariam
More details at camp
More details at camp
Tui
Iqbal
& Devi
Turning
Young Adults
Vikki in Chehak (Healing Class)
Asha
Darvesha
More details at camp
BREAK
10:30 – 12:00 Late Evening Program Young Adults
Rumi Café Nights: …………
Other On-Going Activities
KHILVAT/ SILENT RETREAT - Saladin Frank Pelfrey
Please contact Saladin before camp to explore a personal program which will provide the most
beneficial experience for you at: [email protected] or (208) 669-0247
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NWSC BOARD INVITES NEW MEMBERS & WELCOMES YOUR IDEAS
Committee participation and meetings are open to all. Members are elected from interested
camp community mureeds and serve camp development year-round. At this time the Board
welcomes prospective members. If you are thinking of joining the Camp’s Board, we ask that
you attend two meetings first. For information, ask any current Board member!
NWSC Summer Board Meeting
Friday, starting promptly at 10 minutes past the lunch bell in Opsund
Lunch will be available at the meeting
There will be a sign up sheet in the Rumi Café room – Please sign up by Thursday evening
– Thank you.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION IS OPEN TO ALL!
PRESIDENT Yusuf Schuman [email protected] (503) 750-7505
VICE PRESIDENT Inayat David Hatcher [email protected] (503) 572-1816
SECRETARY Nuria Hanfling [email protected] (503) 936-8086
TREASURER Wajood Taylor [email protected] (503) 808-7520
CONTINUING MEMBER Iman Jackson [email protected] (503) 774-5038
COMMUNITY MEMBERS:
Mu'in Cochran [email protected] (208) 882-8342
Mujahid Mark Havill [email protected] (541) 404-2975
Halim Andy Byron [email protected] (503) 810-2675
Suz Ananda Parker [email protected] (425) 765-3207
Tatiana Havill [email protected] (541) 404-0834
Alima Jackson [email protected] 971-221-9619
PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING the NWSC Board! We meet three times
throughout the year: at Camp, in the Fall (October or November), and once in the
Winter. Each committee works in specified areas, using the technologies currently
available to further communication. You would be a valued addition in service to our
Camp Community!
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HEALTH & SAFETY STATEMENT
The Sufi Invocation expresses the intention of the Northwest Sufi Camp. We open our
hearts; we awaken new energies; we move toward the vision described in the Invocation. We
must be able to evolve in an atmosphere of safety. This includes physical safety, emotional
safety, and freedom from coercion of any type. In order to promote the safety of all
participants, the NWSC Board has developed the following guidelines for the wellbeing of the
camp as a whole. Camp is an opportunity to train the nafs (ego nature). The Board does not
want to play the role of policeman and believes that when participants are made aware of their
role in creating the camp atmosphere, that behavior will be appropriate. However, there are
specific behaviors that will not be tolerated:
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Sexual coercion, abuse, or violence
Deliberate physical violence
Use of alcohol or other controlled substances.
The Northwest Sufi Camp Board has established a Health and Safety Committee,
comprised of the Spiritual Director, Head Counselor, a board representative, Camp Manager, a
teen representative, Camp Nurse, and a Sufi Healing Order representative. Any participant
who feels unsafe for any reason is encouraged to speak to a member of the Health and Safety
Committee. The Committee will review the situation and determine appropriate action. Our
goal is always to work with campers and staff to resolve a situation before it becomes a major
problem.
Although the emphasis is on the entire camp, we recognize that the teens may have
special needs in this area. A mandatory meeting is held at the beginning of camp with all
teens, their parents/sponsors, and Teen Camp staff to discuss how the teen community fits into
this overall vision of safety.
We ask for your support in creating a camp atmosphere where every individual is free to
grow and awaken without fear for his or her safety.
TEACHER TRANSMISSION PROJECT
Several years ago the Northwest Sufi Camp Board realized the importance of
preserving the transmission of the teachers in our lineage. Especially after the
passing of Murshid Moineddin, we realized that our wonderful teachers will one
day return to the Beloved. It is our goal to preserve their words, music and practices.
Many years from now we know we will treasure these recordings.
The Board started the Northwest Sufi Camp CD Project to record all-camp and
evening sessions. Please pardon the wires and microphones necessary to
ensure high-quality recordings.
This year we will be offering the recordings online directly after camp, via our
website. You will be able to find instructions to download file(s).
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DIRECTIONS to CAMP ADAMS
Traveling NORTH on 1-5
Take Woodburn exit 271 and turn onto Hwy 214.
Continue thru Woodburn. It becomes Hwy 211 as it crosses 99E.
Follow 211 past Molalla 3 miles to the 4-way stop; highway curves to the right.
Continue on 211 about 3 miles to Camp Adams on the left side of the highway.
Camp entrance is between mile markers 18 and 19, 3/4 mile past marker 18.
Traveling SOUTH on 1-5
South of Portland, take Hwy 205, then exit 10 turning onto Hwy 213.
Continue south past Mulino about 1 mile to Union Mills turn off
(only goes left);
Continue 4 miles to a 4-way stop. Proceed through the intersection;
Road becomes HWY 211 for about 3 miles, then turn left into Camp Adams.
Camp entrance is between mile markers 18 and 19, ¾ mile past marker 18.
Traveling from the EAST
Take 1-84 West to the 1-205 south exit.
Follow directions for "Traveling SOUTH" (above), turning left into Camp Adams.
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