Class Schedule, Description, Location
Grade K-2 | ||
SATURDAY | ||
Class 1 8:30-9:30 |
Prophet Musa and Pharaoh Through Quranic text and art, we will learn about the life of Prophet Musa, you him be peace, and how he stood up to the oppression of Pharaoh as we commemorate the holy day of Ashura – a day that marks the liberation of the Children of Israel and the sacrifice of Imam Husayn. Teacher: Alya |
DANCE HALL |
Class 2 9:40-10:40 |
The Blessing of Offering Water Have you ever been given a glass of water on a very hot day? Has someone ever given you water and you gulp it down, not realizing how thirsty you were? In this class we will learn about why Muslims consider it a blessing to have water and why it is important to offer water to others – even if they didn’t ask for it. Teacher: Lindsey |
DANCE HALL |
Class 3 10:50-11:50 |
Camp Arts & Craft Session Al-Musawwir, The Fashioner In the tradition of honoring al-Musawwir, The One who is the Fashioner and Former of each and every thing in all of creation, we will create small pieces of art that each camper can take home. Teacher: Shermeen |
ARTS & CRAFT Room 1 |
Grade 3-4 | ||
SATURDAY | ||
Class 1 8:30-9:30 |
Camp Arts & Craft Session Al-Musawwir, The Fashioner In the tradition of honoring al-Musawwir, The One who is the Fashioner and Former of each and every thing in all of creation, we will create small pieces of art that each camper can take home. Teacher: Shermeen |
ARTS & CRAFT Room 1 |
Class 2 9:40-10:40 |
ROPES | ROPES |
Class 3 10:50-11:50 |
Spiritual Superheroes: The Beginning of My Story! Students will learn the inspirational stories of the companions of the Prophet PBUH. They will then imagine their own superheroes who combat the world’s most glaring issues with an Islamic code. Students are encouraged to bring art materials to draw their own superheroes! Teacher: Yasin |
ROCK SHOP |
Grade 5-6 | ||
SATURDAY | ||
Class 1 8:30-9:30 |
Muharram: New Beginnings Muharram is a special month for several reasons, most notably because it offers us opportunities for new beginnings. Historically, many special events have occurred during Muharram, and they all remind us of spiritual renewal, of moving from sin toward obedience, from shadow to light. This class will discuss different challenges and choices about the lessons of Muharram, especially as we explore topics of faith, ethics, and spirituality. We will imagine how to bid farewell to this year and how to welcome a new year into our lives. Teacher: Omer |
REC HALL |
Class 2 9:40-10:40 |
Camp Arts & Craft Session Al-Musawwir, The Fashioner In the tradition of honoring al-Musawwir, The One who is the Fashioner and Former of each and every thing in all of creation, we will create small pieces of art that each camper can take home. Teacher: Shermeen |
ARTS & CRAFT Room 1 |
Class 3 10:50-11:50 |
ROPES | ROPES |
Grade 7-8 | ||
SATURDAY | ||
Class 1 8:30-9:30 |
Protect Your Soul If your Deen was your phone, would you buy a case? How much is your soul worth to you and what are you willing to do to keep it safe? Discover how youth can protect their heart, soul and faith in world filled with corruption. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of themselves and the environment in which they live. This session will empower youth with practical tools to help them preserve their Deen. Teacher: Joshua |
ROCK SHOP |
Class 2 9:40-10:40 |
Facing Fears: The Courage to Change Students will discuss common struggles, coping mechanisms, and Islamic frameworks to deal with self esteem, peer and family issues. Inshallah, they will learn how to transform pain into motivation. They will also be encouraged to find serenity in dhikr and salat! Teacher: Yasin |
ROCK SHOP |
Class 3 10:50-11:50 |
Camp Arts & Craft Session Seed to flower: Bloom from the Beginning In this workshop, budding artists will learn how to draw a floral mandala building from a center seed, and blooming in symmetrical patterns. Artists will then paint their design with watercolors. Artists will be given examples of traditional Turkish floral patterns as inspiration. Artists will be reminded to reflect upon how the most beautiful things in life start with a tiny seed. It is possible to grow your vision in life, petal by petal. Teacher: Wajiha |
Arts & Crafts Room 2 |
Grade 9-10 | ||
SATURDAY | ||
Class 1 8:30-9:30 |
Keeping Muharram Sacred Everyone is well aware of the sanctity of the month of Ramadan. But Muharram is also among the sacred months. This class will explore the history behind why the month of Muharram has been so important for Muslims, and reflect on how we can continue to honor its sanctity today. Teacher: Lindsey |
ARTS & CRAFTS Deck |
Class 2 9:40-10:40 |
Camp Arts & Craft Session Seed to flower: Bloom from the Beginning In this workshop, budding artists will learn how to draw a floral mandala building from a center seed, and blooming in symmetrical patterns. Artists will then paint their design with watercolors. Artists will be given examples of traditional Turkish floral patterns as inspiration. Artists will be reminded to reflect upon how the most beautiful things in life start with a tiny seed. It is possible to grow your vision in life, petal by petal. Teacher: Wajiha |
Arts and Crafts Room 2 |
Class 3 10:50-11:50 |
The Interconnectivity of character In this workshop students will be introduced to an activity with yarn and big post its that help them think about that which is most beloved in Allah’s eyes: good character. Teacher: Amina |
REC HALL |
Grade 11-12 | ||
SATURDAY | ||
Class 1 8:30-9:30 |
Camp Arts & Craft Session Seed to flower: Bloom from the Beginning In this workshop, budding artists will learn how to draw a floral mandala building from a center seed, and blooming in symmetrical patterns. Artists will then paint their design with watercolors. Artists will be given examples of traditional Turkish floral patterns as inspiration. Artists will be reminded to reflect upon how the most beautiful things in life start with a tiny seed. It is possible to grow your vision in life, petal by petal. Teacher: Wajiha . |
Arts & Crafts Room 2 |
Class 2 9:40-10:40 |
How do we base new beginnings on old traditions? One of the greatest scholars of Islam — Imam Shafii is known to have two schools of thought – “the old” when he lived in Iraq and “the new” when he moved to Egypt. The reason he gave for this was that when he moved to Egypt his previous rulings needed to be set aside based upon the cultural conditions of the new community. Institutionally, Islam is nascent in America and many of its institutions are based on rulings from Muslim majority cultures overseas. What is the significance of the example of Imam Shafii for Muslims in America? The class will explore the concepts of old and new – tradition (sunnah) and innovation (bida) within the principles of Islamic Law and discuss topical issues including masjid spaces and gender. Teacher: Atiya |
ARTS & CRAFT Deck |
Class 3 10:50-11:50 |
Cycles of New Beginnings Discussion on recognizing times of change and renewal throughout life and how we make the most of these times through returning to Allah and setting intentions. Session to include a journaling activity Teacher: Patricia |
GYMNASTICS PAVILION |
College | ||
SATURDAY | ||
Class 1 8:30-9:30 |
Food Justice And Islam: Nourishing Our Bodies And Souls Surah Al-An’am 6:99 There are numerous passages in the Qur’an, such as the one above, that reveal how Allah provides sustenance to His creation, and how we are to receive this bounty. As Muslims, we are also enjoined to follow certain dietary restrictions, which we primarily understand through the terms halal and haram, e.g. what foods are permissible and forbidden. Thus, how and what we eat, how we think about food and nourishment, and how our food is produced and distributed may be understood as religious and spiritual issues, insofar as the food we eat reflects the networks and structures in which it is produced, distributed, and consumed. In this session, we will discuss concepts and movements of food justice through an Islamic lens. How is our food produced? What is “healthy” food and who does and does not have access to it? Can foods sprayed with harmful pesticides or animals slaughtered in factory farms be halal? If not, how do we eat “Islamically” in the contemporary US? We will also discuss how U.S. Muslims, past and present, have responded to issues of unequal food access, and how race, class, and gender have shaped these responses. Finally, we will talk about how we may, individually and collectively, respond to our current moment of ecological crisis through simple, day-to-shifts in our thinking and actions around food that reflect Islamic values of gratitude, compassion, and justice. Teacher: Sylvia |
CANTEEN |
Class 2 9:40-10:30 |
Estranged Lives in Strange Times Despite how deeply interconnected our world is today, we now live in constant contact with strangers all around us – from those bearing anonymous animus to those desperately seeking refuge and safety. Who are the strangers in our lives? How do we relate to them? How are we estranged ourselves? In this session we will explore the idea of the stranger in Islam as a means of better understanding how our faith asks us to respond to the challenges and trials of our world. Teacher: Martin |
CANTEEN |
Class 3 10:50-11:40 |
Noble Identity: Who We Are and How We Act When the Messenger (saws) opened Makkah, he asked his former adversaries what they thought would be done to them. The Quraysh responded: “[you are] a noble brother, son of a noble brother.” Our session will explore the links between how we see ourselves (our identities), how we assess situations, and – ultimately – how we behave. As noted by business author Bill Wiersma, humans instinctively ask themselves three questions when facing a situation: who they are, what’s going on, and how people like them act in situations like this. In daily life, our identities are fluid. We have identities based on our roles in families, educational institutions, workplaces, and communities. Our session will seek to address:
The objective of the session is to better appreciate the power of identity, and how embracing a noble identity can lead us to noble action. Teacher: Aamir |
CANTEEN |
Adults: Choose Session A or B for each class session
Adult A | ||
SATURDAY | ||
Class 1 8:30-9:30 |
Unexpected Beginnings: A Story of Friendship, Failure and Second Chances from Farid al-Din Attar’s Conference of the Birds Attar’s Conference of the Birds is one the great spiritual texts of the Islamic tradition. It tells the mystical, magnificent story of the great birds of creation as they are led by their wise guide, the Hoopoe, on a challenging quest to seek the Simurgh – the greatest of the birds and fount of all knowledge. As the birds journey they encounter difficulties and trials. Each of these is answered through stories. In this session we will explore the heartbreaking story of Sheikh Sam’an and his disciples, and find out what caused him to first leave faith and then find it again. It’s a session that will explore some of the difficulties we meet on the path to God and to our true selves and what it takes to begin again. Teacher: Abdul Rehman |
PRAYER PAVILION |
Class 2 9:40-10:40 |
Zakah and Strategic Philanthropy: A Pillar that Purifies Zakah, like the daily prayers and the fast of Ramadan, is a pillar of Islam. How often, however, do we think about this pillar that purifies? How mindful are we of this practice, which so often is paired with the daily prayers in its importance? The practice of Zakah is also dynamic. The types of assets we own are changing, our ability to reach recipients has expanded, and the set of institutions accepting Zakah has evolved. Our session will explore key aspects of the practice of Zakah, including:
o calculating Zakah on various forms of wealth, o determining eligible recipients, o considering Zakah administration; and o legal and regulatory compliance considerations. We will also explore ways to be more strategic in our wealth purification, including:
The objective of the session is to emerge with a more thoughtful and strategic approach to how we purify our wealth. Enhancing our Zakah brings benefit both to ourselves and to humanity. Teacher: Aamir Rehman |
PRAYER PAVILION |
Class 3 10:50-11:50 |
The Seasons of Life and Faith In this session we will use the metaphor of “seasons” to examine both the various stages of life through which we traverse and grow as well as the life of faith as understood by the scholars of the tradition. Time will also be spent reflecting on what constitutes the “good life” within Islam and the challenges we face in instilling and inspiring that goal in ourselves and those around us, especially for younger generations. Teacher: Martin |
PRAYER PAVILION |
Adults: Choose Session A or B for each class session
Adult B | ||
SATURDAY | ||
Class 1 8:30-9:30 |
Zakah and Strategic Philanthropy: A Pillar that Purifies Zakah, like the daily prayers and the fast of Ramadan, is a pillar of Islam. How often, however, do we think about this pillar that purifies? How mindful are we of this practice, which so often is paired with the daily prayers in its importance? The practice of Zakah is also dynamic. The types of assets we own are changing, our ability to reach recipients has expanded, and the set of institutions accepting Zakah has evolved. Our session will explore key aspects of the practice of Zakah, including:
calculating Zakah on various forms of wealth, determining eligible recipients, considering Zakah administration; and legal and regulatory compliance considerations. We will also explore ways to be more strategic in our wealth purification, including:
The objective of the session is to emerge with a more thoughtful and strategic approach to how we purify our wealth. Enhancing our Zakah brings benefit both to ourselves and to humanity. Teacher: Aamir |
DINING HALL PATIO |
Class 2 9:40-10:40 |
Food Justice And Islam: Nourishing Our Bodies And Souls Surah Al-An’am 6:99 There are numerous passages in the Qur’an, such as the one above, that reveal how Allah provides sustenance to His creation, and how we are to receive this bounty. As Muslims, we are also enjoined to follow certain dietary restrictions, which we primarily understand through the terms halal and haram, e.g. what foods are permissible and forbidden. Thus, how and what we eat, how we think about food and nourishment, and how our food is produced and distributed may be understood as religious and spiritual issues, insofar as the food we eat reflects the networks and structures in which it is produced, distributed, and consumed. In this session, we will discuss concepts and movements of food justice through an Islamic lens. How is our food produced? What is “healthy” food and who does and does not have access to it? Can foods sprayed with harmful pesticides or animals slaughtered in factory farms be halal? If not, how do we eat “Islamically” in the contemporary US? We will also discuss how U.S. Muslims, past and present, have responded to issues of unequal food access, and how race, class, and gender have shaped these responses. Finally, we will talk about how we may, individually and collectively, respond to our current moment of ecological crisis through simple, day-to-shifts in our thinking and actions around food that reflect Islamic values of gratitude, compassion, and justice. Teacher: Sylvia |
DINING HALL PATIO |
Class 3 10:50-11:50 |
Chances from Farid al-Din Attar’s Conference of the Birds Attar’s Conference of the Birds is one the great spiritual texts of the Islamic tradition. It tells the mystical, magnificent story of the great birds of creation as they are led by their wise guide, the Hoopoe, on a challenging quest to seek the Simurgh – the greatest of the birds and fount of all knowledge. As the birds journey they encounter difficulties and trials. Each of these is answered through stories. In this session we will explore the heartbreaking story of Sheikh Sam’an and his disciples, and find out what caused him to first leave faith and then find it again. It’s a session that will explore some of the difficulties we meet on the path to God and to our true selves and what it takes to begin again. Teacher: Abdul Rehman |
DINING HALL PATIO |
SATURDAY ELECTIVE for ADULTS
3-4 PM | Adulty Volleyball Game | Volleyball Court |
Grade K-2 | ||
SUNDAY | ||
Class 1 9-9:45 am |
The Legacy of Imam Husayn Learn about the story of Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, upon them be peace. We will explore his legacy of standing for truth and what is right through activities and art. Teacher: Alya |
ARTS & CRAFT, Room 2 |
Class 2 10-10:45 am |
Stories of the Prophet’s Migration In this class young souls will hear epic stories of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions as they migrated to Medina seeking safe refuge for themselves and their faith. Teacher: Nausheena |
ARTS & CRAFT, Room 2 |
Grade 3-4 | ||
SUNDAY | ||
Class 1 9-9:45 am |
Protect Your Soul If your Deen was your phone, would you buy a case? How much is your soul worth to you and what are you willing to do to keep it safe? Discover how youth can protect their heart, soul and faith in world filled with corruption. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of themselves and the environment in which they live. This session will empower youth with practical tools to help them preserve their Deen. Teacher: Joshua |
DANCE HALL |
Class 2 10-10:45 am |
The Legacy of Imam Husayn Learn about the story of Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, upon them be peace. We will explore his legacy of standing for truth and what is right through activities and art. Teacher: Alya |
DANCE HALL |
Grade 5-6 | ||
SUNDAY | ||
Class 1 9-9:45 am |
The Prophet’s Advice to a Young Man “Oh young man, be mindful of Allah and He will protect you. Be mindful of Allah and you shall find Him with you. When you ask (for anything), ask it from Allah, and if you rely, rely on Allah.” Related by At-Tirmidhi Teacher: Amina |
ROCK SHOP |
Class 2 10-10:45 am |
Protect Your Soul If your Deen was your phone, would you buy a case? How much is your soul worth to you and what are you willing to do to keep it safe? Discover how youth can protect their heart, soul and faith in world filled with corruption. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of themselves and the environment in which they live. This session will empower youth with practical tools to help them preserve their Deen. Teacher: Joshua |
ROCK SHOP |
Grade 7-8 | ||
SUNDAY | ||
Class 1 9-9:45 am |
Cycles of New Beginnings Discussion on recognizing times of change and renewal throughout life and how we make the most of these times through returning to Allah and setting intentions. Session to include a journaling activity. Teacher: Patricia |
REC HALL |
Class 2 10-10:45 am |
Trusting Allah in the Face of Hardship During the month of Muharram in particular, the Prophet’s (pbuh) family faced great trials and tribulations. We will look at verses from the Quran that gave them comfort and inspired faith and strength through some of their darkest days. Teacher: Lindsey |
REC HALL |
Grade 9-10 | ||
SUNDAY | ||
Class 1 9-9:45 am |
Tahlil: Letting Go through Allah Alone Students will shatter their false idols, commit to challenging themselves to growth, and contemplate on the benefits of relationship with Allah. They will learn the power and importance of self discipline on the way to success. Teacher: Yasin |
ARTS & CRAFT A ROOM 1 |
Class 2 10-10:45 am |
Muharram: New Beginnings Muharram is a special month for several reasons, most notably because it offers us opportunities for new beginnings. Historically, many special events have occurred during Muharram, and they all remind us of spiritual renewal, of moving from sin toward obedience, from shadow to light. This class will discuss different challenges and choices about the lessons of Muharram, especially as we explore topics of faith, ethics, and spirituality. We will imagine how to bid farewell to this year and how to welcome a new year into our lives. Teacher: Omer |
ARTS & CRAFT A ROOM 1 |
Grade 11-12 | ||
SUNDAY | ||
Class 1 9-9:45 am |
Ask the Imam The religiously curious, doubtful and skeptics are all invited to ask the Mizaan Imam any questions about faith that you’re struggling with. All questions are welcome, nothing is off the table! Teacher: Sohaib Sultan |
GYM PAVILION |
Class 2 10-10:45 am |
Food Justice And Islam: Nourishing Our Bodies And Souls Surah Al-An’am 6:99 There are numerous passages in the Qur’an, such as the one above, that reveal how Allah provides sustenance to His creation, and how we are to receive this bounty. As Muslims, we are also enjoined to follow certain dietary restrictions, which we primarily understand through the terms halal and haram, e.g. what foods are permissible and forbidden. Thus, how and what we eat, how we think about food and nourishment, and how our food is produced and distributed may be understood as religious and spiritual issues, insofar as the food we eat reflects the networks and structures in which it is produced, distributed, and consumed. In this session, we will discuss concepts and movements of food justice through an Islamic lens. How is our food produced? What is “healthy” food and who does and does not have access to it? Can foods sprayed with harmful pesticides or animals slaughtered in factory farms be halal? If not, how do we eat “Islamically” in the contemporary US? We will also discuss how U.S. Muslims, past and present, have responded to issues of unequal food access, and how race, class, and gender have shaped these responses. Finally, we will talk about how we may, individually and collectively, respond to our current moment of ecological crisis through simple, day-to-shifts in our thinking and actions around food that reflect Islamic values of gratitude, compassion, and justice. Teacher: Sylvia Chan Malik |
GYM PAVILION |
College | ||
SUNDAY | ||
Class 1 9-9:45 am |
“Do Not Have Animosity Towards Anyone”: Stories of Forgiveness and Reconciliation These words from Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin, the great grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the son of Imam Hussein, encapsulates the way and character of the Ahl al Bayt. They were forever in service to the ummah of the Prophet Muhamad – which embraces of all humanity. In light of the great tragedies the family of the Prophet faced, these words are even more poignant. In this special session, we will convene a number of story circles where we will share, listen and explore stories from our lives of when we had to overcome animosity, hatred and find a place where we could move to forgiveness and reconciliation. Is forgiveness to others always possible? What does it mean to rid ourselves of animosities? What happens when we can’t? Sometimes, isn’t it hard enough to forgive ourselves? In this intimate, powerful session we will try to find some answers and new perspectives – together. Teacher: Abdul Rehman |
CANTEEN |
Class 2 10-10:45 am |
Story of Musa (as) and Civil Rights In this session we will connect the dots between the story of one of the greatest Prophets, Musa alayhi salam, and the struggle for civil rights. Teacher: Amina |
CANTEEN |
Adults: Choose Session A or B for each class session
Adults A | ||
SUNDAY | ||
Class 1 9-9:45 am |
The Seasons of Life and Faith In this session we will use the metaphor of “seasons” to examine both the various stages of life through which we traverse and grow as well as the life of faith as understood by the scholars of the tradition. Time will also be spent reflecting on what constitutes the “good life” within Islam and the challenges we face in instilling and inspiring that goal in ourselves and those around us, especially for younger generations. Teacher: Martin |
DINING HALL PATIO |
Class 2 10-10:45 am |
How do we base new beginnings on old traditions? One of the greatest scholars of Islam — Imam Shafii is known to have two schools of thought – “the old” when he lived in Iraq and “the new” when he moved to Egypt. The reason he gave for this was that when he moved to Egypt his previous rulings needed to be set aside based upon the cultural conditions of the new community. Institutionally, Islam is nascent in America and many of its institutions are based on rulings from Muslim majority cultures overseas. What is the significance of the example of Imam Shafii for Muslims in America? The class will explore the concepts of old and new – tradition (sunnah) and innovation (bida) within the principles of Islamic Law and discuss topical issues including masjid spaces and gender. Teacher: Atiya |
DINING HALL PATIO |
Adults B | ||
SUNDAY | ||
Class 1 9-9:45 am |
Muharram: New Beginnings Muharram is a special month for several reasons, most notably because it offers us opportunities for new beginnings. Historically, many special events have occurred during Muharram, and they all remind us of spiritual renewal, of moving from sin toward obedience, from shadow to light. This class will discuss different challenges and choices about the lessons of Muharram, especially as we explore topics of faith, ethics, and spirituality. We will imagine how to bid farewell to this year and how to welcome a new year into our lives. Teacher: Omer |
PRAYER PAVILION |
Class 2 10-10:45 am |
Cycles of New Beginnings Discussion on recognizing times of change and renewal throughout life and how we make the most of these times through returning to Allah and setting intentions. Session to include a journaling activity. Teacher: Patricia |
PRAYER PAVILION |