Participants: 14-18 years

The camp is open to anyone aged 14-18 years who is looking to:

• Connect with other Ismailis from the UK and build lifelong friendships
• Learn new skills through creative and ‘out the box’ approaches 
• Explore their personal connection with faith
• Have fun and explore the London’s incredible sights and hidden treasures
• Challenge themselves intellectually and spiritually
• Become ambassadors of our faith by learning and appreciating the diversity of our beliefs and traditions

Our ambition for you is simple: we want you to leave Camp Discovery feeling energised, stimulated and excited by your experience, with new and enhanced friendships and a stronger sense of understanding and connection between our faith and your personal identity!

Facilitators: 21- 35 years

If you are passionate about working with the youth, interested in learning more about faith in everyday life and want to make a long lasting impact on an inaugural camp initiative, apply to be a part of Camp Discovery! We welcome facilitator applications from all those aged between 21 and 35, from all cultures, interests and educational backgrounds. 

We are looking for facilitators who have a passion for youth development and have worked in the past to support young adults in their journey to become an active part of the Ismaili community. The Discovery team also recognises the importance of developing facilitators’ skills and achieving personal goals as part of their camp journey.

What we look for:

• Some / prior experience in working with youth between the ages of 14 – 18 years of age (either in a camp setting or otherwise)
• Interest / willingness to learn and explore how faith interacts with everyday life as an Ismaili Muslim
• Ability to relate and engage with the challenges that the youth of today face
• Mentor and serve as a role model to inspire the next generation of leaders
• Strong interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills
• Team player and collaborative spirit when working with others
• Passionate and creative mindset

Roles and responsibilities:

• Attend training sessions prior to camp
• Support the development and delivery of content around topics of faith such as ‘Spaces of Worship’ and ‘Significance of Prayer’
• Communicate with others (both participants and facilitators) through problem solving and critical thinking skills around key challenges amongst the youth
• Willing to learn and facilitate open minded discussions