Alif Clubhouse: Summer Camp 2026 Application

About Alif Clubhouse: Summer Camp

Since 2018, Alif Schoolhouse has been welcoming new, and old friends alike to a summer filled with adventure, reflection and meaningful bonds that we hope will last a lifetime.

Our 8-week program is designed to offer children ages 4-12 years a sense of connect to Allah, self and community. With a robust weekly schedule that includes Quran review, Islamic history, salah practice, daily reflection, process art, science experiments, cooking, water play, nature exploration, crafts, games, outdoor activities and field trips, your little ones are sure to develop a strong Muslim identity, confident sense of self and meaningful bonds with peers and community members. The program is located in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood.

Program Dates

Summer Camp 2026 will run from Monday, June 15th to Friday, August 7th, 2026 on the following schedule:

Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
There will be NO CAMP on Friday, June 19th in observation of the Juneteenth holiday and also NO CAMP on Friday, July 3rd in observation of the Independence Day holiday.

Tuition and Sliding Scale Info:

In alignment with our cooperative model, Alif Clubhouse utilizes a sliding scale
system to support varying levels of intended school/camp participation, as well as the unique financial means of each family. The sliding-scale system is aimed at allowing us to do our best at accommodating all families and continuing transparency around pricing. This is a self-selecting sliding scale. For certain tiers, you may be asked to present proof of income eligibility. We ask that you review the 4 tiers and select the options that best align with your family’s budget and ability to contribute. We value all of the time, aid, and dedication that each of you is willing to devote to our program!

*Pricing below is per student, per week*

Tier 1 "Foundational Families"

$250/week We recommend this option if your family meets one of the following criteria:

Has extremely limited expendable income and they’d otherwise not be able to afford the program for their child(ren). (Please Note: You may be asked to submit proof of income for eligibility).
Are willing to be strong on-the-ground supporters of school-related needs to balance tuition costs. This includes an estimated 4-6 hours of monthly schoolhouse engagement, including in-classroom support, administrative tasks and/or chaperoning field trips.

Tier 2 "Pioneers of Stability"

$325/week We recommend this option if your family meets one of the following criteria:

Has extremely limited expendable income. (Please Note: You may be asked to submit proof of income for eligibility).
Are willing to be strong on-the-ground supporters of school-related needs to balance tuition costs. This includes an estimated 2-4 hours of monthly schoolhouse engagement including in-classroom support, administrative tasks and/or chaperoning field trips.

Tier 3 "Community Leaders"

$400/week We recommend this option if your family meets one of the following criteria:

Needs a little extra assistance but can basically cover tuition costs.
Are willing to generally help with minor school needs as a way to balance tuition and uphold the school. This includes an estimated 1 - 2 hours of monthly schoolhouse engagement, possibly done remotely.

Tier 4 "Pillars of Support"

$475/week This tier is priced at the current market rate for our summer camp. We recommend this level for families who meet one of the following criteria:

Can comfortably cover the full cost of tuition.
Has little to no capacity for engaging with the schoolhouse regularly beyond basic parental involvement.

Tuition Adjustment Candidates

We recognize that, despite the flexibility of our sliding scale tier system, some families may need additional options to meet their family’s needs. This may be due to broader financial limitations and/or logistical challenges. For these circumstances, tuition assistance support may be available.

Additional Enrollment Information

Please note that our summer camp is very popular and has limited space. While families may select the weeks that work best for their schedules, families who register for the full 8-week summer program will be given priority consideration.

(Session offerings contingent upon meeting minimum enrollment requirements.)

Today's Date

Date

Name of Student #1 To Be Enrolled

First NameLast Name

Date of Birth of Student #1 to Be Enrolled

Date

Which week(s) are you enrolling Student #1?

Name of Student #2 To Be Enrolled

First NameLast Name

Date of Birth of Student #2 to Be Enrolled

Date

Which week(s) are you enrolling Student #2?

Name of Student #3 To Be Enrolled

First NameLast Name

Date of Birth of Student #3 to Be Enrolled

Date

Which week(s) are you enrolling Student #3?

Please select your sliding scale tuition tier:

PARENT VOLUNTEER COMMENTS (As a cooperative program, most families commit to taking on responsibilities that are essential to running the program such as administrative help, classroom volunteer time, and helping coordinate extracurricular activities. We also understand that the potential time commitment that each family can make may vary. Are there any strengths/gifts/talents that you could contribute that would benefit other parents and children at Alif Clubhouse--e.g. tech savvy, could teach a language, skilled in martial arts, could organize a field trip, lead a craft, etc.? If so, please place them in the text box below.)

SPECIAL CONCERNS (Please list any concerns related to allergies, medical, emotional, behavioral, home life, educational, social, special needs or other factors that we should be aware of.)

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (Please leave any additional comments/notes/information/feedback that would be helpful for us to know as we finalize your child/ren's enrollment.)

Did someone refer you to us or recommend us to you? If so, please let us know who!

Name of Person Completing Form

First NameLast Name

Relationship to Student(s) to Be Enrolled

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email Address

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Address

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Program dates are contingent upon minimum enrollment targets being met. Applications will be prioritized based on factors such as total weeks of enrollment, the age distribution of applicants and parents' ability to offer program support. By completing this form and signing below, you acknowledge that a $50 per application non-refundable application fee is due with the application. (Alif agrees to refund the application fee if an application is not accepted for any reason.) By completing this form, you also commit to enrolling your child into the summer camp program, understanding that a spot will be reserved for you based on your selections above and you are committing to paying the fees for the programming you selected, regardless of whether your child attends all or any of days of the selected weeks. You agree to pay the full balance of your enrollment selections and authorize weekly autopay payments to cover the cost of your tuition enrollment fees as noted above.

Application Fee

Summer Camp 2026 Application Fee

$50.00

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Alif Clubhouse: Summer Camp 2026 Application

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