Seerah Stories & Art | Artist Tarannum Saeed | Ages 5 to 11
2024-01-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
For ages 6 to 11, embark on a unique journey that blends the beauty of Seerah stories with the magic of artistic expression! Our upcoming series of Art Sessions is designed for young minds ready to explore the life of Prophet Muhammad (saw) through the lens of creativity.These sessions are a great opportunity for children to develop social skills with their Muslim peers while increasing their Islamic knowledge.

5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Wednesdays | January 10 to February 7 | $145/child or $29/session (all materials provided) | Register at https://mcceastbay.org/seerah-art

If less than 5 students enroll, we will cancel the class.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining knowledge offered within the four walls of MCC’s facility. To request a financial waiver or discount, please complete: https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

About the FacilitatorAs a lover of art for the sake of Allah (SWT), Tarannum Saeed wishes to imbue and foster a love for art in the youth of the Muslim community. She has conducted art classes in painting, crafts, and other fine arts, both in person and on Zoom, and she has showcased her Islamic art and calligraphy at community art fairs. She has also served as a Kindergarten teacher at the MCC Sunday School and Ilm Academy in Fremont.

Mommy and Me Winter Session | MCC's Mommy & Me Program
2024-01-25 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
In this five-week fall session, our toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 1-5) will develop love for Islam, Allah (swt), and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading, sing-alongs, Parachute Time, activities, and more!

Thursdays, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, & 2/22 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | $70 for five sessions or $20 per session | Register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/happyhearts

These Mommy & Me sessions are designed for girls and boys ages one to four who are accompanied by a female guardian. Moms, grandmothers, and so on are welcome. This is also a great opportunity to connect with other moms and caretakers in the MCC community.

Our Mommy and Me sessions begin with dua and a salaam/greeting song and end with the Fi-Amanillah song and kid-favorite parachute time.

Questions? Happy Hearts Playgroup Facilitator Sr. Khadija at mommyandme@mcceastbay.orgMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

Pre-Ramadan Storytime for Children | Sr. Eman Kourtam
2024-03-10 18:00 - 19:00 | CA
A Joyful Ramadan Story and Planner for kids! Zain and Mima are so excited that Ramadan is here!

They want to fast, just like their parents. Their Mama tells them they can try but explains that Ramadan is not only about fasting. Ramadan is also about being the best people we can be! Join Zain and Mima as they learn about the best Ramadan manners!Join us for a read-aloud for children to learn the significance of Ramadan and how to make it the best Ramadan ever inshaAllah!6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Sunday, March 10 | MCC Conference Room | Free | For parents & all youth, particularly ages 5 to 10 | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live

We will have books for sale on-site at a discounted price in the MCC Lobby.

About the AuthorEman Kourtam is a Muslim-American Egyptian who lives in California. She is a devoted mother of two wonderful kids: Zaineldeen and Maryam. She has a BA in Integrated Marketing communications. She is a health coach. She enjoys cooking, skiing, horseback riding, and writing stories for my kids.

Her book series “Zain and Mima’s Adventures” came to life while trying to instill important values in her kids in a fun, dynamic way. She wanted to show her children love for their Islamic faith and to grow up to be wonderful, caring human beings. She began by writing stories about real-life situations they went through as a family to impart important values and lessons they can learn along the way. Her children resonated with the stories about them and asked their mom to read them at bedtime each night. After four years, on a whim, Eman shared one of her stories on her Instagram. Commentators expressed joy and asked how they could purchase the story. The rest is history …

Kids Ramadan '24 Craft Activities | Khala Emira Mustafa
2024-03-23 13:30 | CA
For ages 4 to 12, join Sister Emira Mustafa for craft-filled Saturday afternoons this Ramadan, where our kids create beautiful crafts.

These crafts are detailed and made of quality supplies that help achieve lasting bonding memories of Ramadan with your kids for years to come, insha’Allah.

Saturdays, March 23, March 30, & April 6 | 1:30 p.m. | Ages 4 to 12 | Location TBD @ MCC | $25/session or $70 for all three | Register at mcceastbay.org/ramadan-kids

Activity on Saturday, March 23:

– Paint by Number

Activity on Saturday, March 30:

– DIY Glow in the Dark Tasbeeh Kit

Activity on Saturday, April 6:

– Eid Card Kits

Note: No refunds are allowed due to the prior purchase of materials specific to each program. However, you can transfer or gift your spot to someone else.

Those unable to attend in person can prepurchase a take-home set for the month. All 3 weeks of activities plus a 4th week activity and a bonus activity. Pick up from MCC on March 10.

These are parent-and-me activities. Parents are required to stay and monitor children throughout the event. Only registered children receive materials for the projects. Sessions are capped at 60 children per session.

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or practical knowledge from any event or class held within the community center. To request a financial waiver, message scholarship@mcceastbay.org

About the Facilitator:

Sister Emira Mustafa is the founder of Craft E Muslims, a business with a mission to creatively connect the heart and mind through fun, innovative methods.

She has published two workbooks available on Amazon titled “Islamic Themed Fall Festival Activity Kit” and “Practically Preparing for Ramadan.” Her Etsy page features many Islamic-themed crafting kits sure to inspire a love of learning within our community.

Here is one of her crafting videos on how to make a Rustic Eid Twinkle Light Banner: https://youtu.be/J8xIJOTy5dM

– More Sr. Emira: https://mcceastbay.org/emira

– More sessions for young Muslim children: https://mcceastbay.org/children

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

*Postponed till July* Kids Arts & Crafts Summer Camp | Emira Mustafa
2024-06-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-25 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-27 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
*Postponed till July*

For Children Aged 5-10: Join us for an arts and crafts summer camp, where children will engage in weekly themes through crafts, Islamic storytimes, and discussions.Tuesday & Thursday | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | June 4th till August 1st | $90/week (all materials included) | Register at mcceastbay.org/crafts-camp

Please register for each week you wish to attend.

Please note:

Camp is not held during the first week of July (July 2nd or July 4th).

Registration is non-refundable unless there is a valid reason.

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

About Sr. Emira:

Sister Emira Mustafa founded Craft E Muslims, a business that aims to creatively connect the heart and mind through fun, innovative methods.

She has published two workbooks available on Amazon titled “Islamic Themed Fall Festival Activity Kit” and “Practically Preparing for Ramadan.” Her Etsy page features many Islamic-themed crafting kits sure to inspire a love of learning within our community.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Children's Life Skills Summer Camp | Emira Mustafa
2024-07-08 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-15 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-22 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-29 09:00 - 14:00 | CA
For Children Aged 5-12: Join us for a Life Skills Summer Camp, where children will engage in weekly themes ranging from financial literacy to health and fitness, cooking classes, and overcoming obstacles through art around the world. Your child can expect to have fun while learning these important life skills. We will have crafts, games, stories, guest speakers, and more!
Monday through Thursday | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | July 8 to August 1| $300/week or $1,100 for all 4 weeks* | Register at mcceastbay.org/crafts-camp
*The early bird discount ends July 2. The regular cost is $350/week or $1,400 for all 4 weeks.
x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-xWeek One: Health and Fitness – Teaching your child the importance of balancing the mind, body, and emotions and how they interconnect.1 How the body works2 Importance of being out in nature3 Exercise and your brain4 Healthy Food Choices5 Beneficial Foods mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah6 Obstacle course7 Guest author program8 Sports and exercise routines9 and more….
Week Two: Cooking and Kitchen Safety:
Our goal is to give our little chefs a learning experience with each class.
1 Kitchen Safety2 How to read a recipe3 Cooking terminology4 Cooking and baking basics5 Creativity6 Social Skills7 Mentoring8 Confidence in the kitchen9 Learning through hands-on experiences10 Foods mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah
Little chefs walk away excited and with the realization that they can create something delicious all by themselves!
Week Three: Money Management – Teaching your child financial literacy with stories, games, projects, and more.
1 Financial Terms2 Earning and Spending Money3 Planning and Budgeting4 Savings and Delayed Gratification5 Halal Investment: Using the story of Prophet Yusuf in the Quran6 Zakaat & Sadaqah7 and more….
Week 4: Overcoming Obstacles through Art Around the World
Children will have an opportunity to learn about geography, cultures, and creative ways to overcome obstacles they may face.
1. Discuss ways to overcoming obstacles and have a more positive mindset2. Crafts & Projects2. Geography & Culture3. Creativity4. Mentorship & more
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MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship
About Sr. Emira:
Sister Emira Mustafa founded Craft E Muslims, a business that aims to creatively connect the heart and mind through fun, innovative methods.
She has published two workbooks available on Amazon titled “Islamic Themed Fall Festival Activity Kit” and “Practically Preparing for Ramadan.” Her Etsy page features many Islamic-themed crafting kits sure to inspire a love of learning within our community.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Flavors of Summer: Back-to-School Ice Cream Social
2024-08-16 18:30 - 20:30 | CA
For Youth Ages 5-17: To kick the start of school, join us on a Friday evening after Asr (6:30 p.m.) in the MCC parking lot for the coolest summer event! Bring along a friend or two and enjoy delicious ice cream flavors.
Friday, Aug. 16 | Asr to Maghrib (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) | MCC Parking Lot (outside sisters entrance) | Ages 5 – 17 | Register mcceastbay.org/social
Afterward, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., we hope teens and parents will stick around for a talk on the Mentorship Workshop by Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi and Dr. Imam Sherif Ahmed to learn how we can find quality mentors for our children and how to prepare and train qualified mentors in our community.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Mommy and Me September '24 Session | MCC's Mommy & Me Program
2024-09-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-31 10:00 - 11:00 and 2 more dates | CA
In this five-week fall session, our toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 1-5) will develop love for Islam, Allah (swt), and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading, sing-alongs, Parachute Time, activities, and more!
Thursdays, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, & 11/14 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | $70 for five sessions, $135 for 10 sessions or $20 per session | Register at mcceastbay.org/happyhearts
Please note that there will be no class on 10/10.
These Mommy & Me sessions are designed for girls and boys ages one to four who are accompanied by a female guardian. Moms, grandmothers, and so on are welcome. This is also a great opportunity to connect with other moms and caretakers in the MCC community.
Our Mommy and Me sessions begin with dua and a salaam/greeting song and end with the Fi-Amanillah song and kid-favorite parachute time.
Questions? Happy Hearts Playgroup Facilitator Sr. Khadija at mommyandme@mcceastbay.org
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

Islamic Winter Camp | Al-Madinah Mustangs
2024-12-23 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-30 10:00 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Boys & Girls Ages 5-14: Join us over two weeks for an Islamic winter camp where children will learn how to pray correctly, learn the 99 names of Allah, participate in fun outdoor and indoor sports, create arts and crafts, and enjoy healthy snacks.
Monday thru Thursday | December 23 – January 2, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | $350/week | Register at mcceastbay.org/winter-camp
$25 early-bird discount (ends Dec. 17) and 10% discount for siblings. Please type sibling under discount when registering.
Bring water bottles, healthy snacks, and lunch for the day.
Wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes, and bring prayer clothes for Dhuhr prayer.

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About the Instructor
Indira Kaljo is the founder of Almadina Mustangs. Sr. Indira has organized summer and winter camps for youth in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Bosnia, and California over the last ten years. Sr. Indira is passionate about working with kids and youth to provide a safe, fun, enriching space for kids to enjoy their summer! Sr. Indira looks to hire highly energetic, positive, and knowledgeable Muslims to offer beneficial and enjoyable sessions throughout the camo day in sha Allah. Sr. Kaljo holds a Masters Degree, has played professional basketball, and has been a director of various programs since 2014. Sr. Kaljo is extremely excited to offer a summer camp at MCC East Bay and looks forward to meeting the community!

Mommy and Me Winter '25 Session | MCC's Thursday Morning Mommy & Me Program
2025-01-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-16 10:00 - 11:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
In this eight-week session, our toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 1-5) will develop a love for Islam, Allah (swt), and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading, sing-alongs, Parachute Time, activities, and more!
Thursdays | 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, & 02/27 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | $120 for all eight sessions or $20 per session | Register at mcceastbay.org/happyhearts
These Mommy & Me sessions are designed for girls and boys ages one to four who a female guardian accompanies. Moms, grandmothers, and so on are welcome. This is also an excellent opportunity to connect with other moms and caretakers in the MCC community.
Our Mommy and Me sessions begin with dua and a salaam/greeting song and end with the Fi-Amanillah song and kid-favorite parachute time.
Questions? Happy Hearts Playgroup Facilitator Sr. Khadija at mommyandme@mcceastbay.org
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship
