Mommy and Me September '24 Session | MCC's Mommy & Me Program
2024-10-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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, 2025-01-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-27 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

Learning Quran, Arabic, & Islamic Studies Camp
2025-01-22 16:30 - 18:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Boys & Girls Ages 5-18: Join us for a five-week camp on learning the Qur’an, Arabic, and Islamic Studies using the text “40 Hadith for Islamic Schools” by Muhammad S. Adly.
Students will learn the meanings of the hadith, memorize them, and build a beautiful Muslim character through the teachings of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (saw). Suratul Mulk will also be covered through memorization and understanding its meanings.
Wednesdays | 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Jan. 22 to Feb. 19 | PCPH | $150/student ($120/sibling) | Register at mcceastbay.org/learn

$30 discount for siblings. Please type sibling-discount under discount when registering.
About the Instructor:
Hassania Eljaouhari Idrissi has more than 25 years of teaching experience in Islamic schools in Texas and California, including MCC Sunday School, the Rahmah Foundation, Brilliant Minds Montessori School in San Ramon and the Salah Champions summer program in 2024 at MCC.

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

*Full* Ramadan Arts and Crafts Program 2025 | Khala Emira Mustafa
2025-03-01 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-08 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-15 13:30 - 15:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
*All sessions are full*

For ages 4 to 12, join Sister Emira Mustafa for fun-filled, creative Saturday afternoons during the blessed month of Ramadan.
Create lasting memories with your kids as we craft meaningful keepsakes using high-quality materials, insha’Allah.
Saturdays, March 1, March 8, & March 15 | 1:30 p.m. (After Dhur) to 3:30 p.m. | Ages 4 to 12 | Location TBD @ MCC | $35 per session or $100 for all three activities + a bonus activity | Register at mcceastbay.org/ramadan-kids
You can register for three in-person individual weeks & 1 take-home activity or sign up for the full program! Check out the exciting lineup below:

Week 1: Concrete Moon Nightlight
Unleash your creativity with concrete! This unique craft combines the tactile fun of play dough with the durability of a lasting keepsake.
Week 2: Water Painting (Suminagashi)
Discover the ancient Japanese art of “ink floating” to create mesmerizing water paintings. Frame your masterpiece and watch it brighten your home!
Week 3: 6-in-1 Wooden Cube Puzzle
Assemble a customizable Ramadan-inspired multi-puzzle block designed to challenge and entertain kids of varying ages.
Acrylic Suncatchers (Take-Home Set)

Design vibrant acrylic suncatchers that transform sunlight into beautiful window patterns—a perfect way to celebrate the season!
For those unable to attend in person, we offer take-home craft kits for all four weeks. Pickup can be scheduled in advance.
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.

Important Notes:

These are parent-and-me activities—parents must stay and supervise their children throughout the event.
Only registered children will receive materials for the crafts.
Each session is capped at 60 children, so register early before we fill up! A second session may be added pending registration needs.
Refunds are unavailable, but you may transfer your spot or pick up the week’s materials by the end of the session.
Prices will increase after February 1st.

Let’s make this Ramadan memorable for our little ones! 🌟
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never prevent a person 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 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.
Here is one of her crafting videos on how to make a Rustic Eid Twinkle Light Banner: https://youtu.be/J8xIJOTy5dM

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

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Elementary & Middle School Boys Halaqa & Hoops | Shaykh Rami Nsour
2025-04-18 19:30 - 21:15, 2025-04-25 19:30 - 21:15 | Hart Middle School, Willow Road, Pleasanton, CA, 4433 Willow Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Elementary & Middle School Boys (Grades 3-8): Join us weekly for a Halaqa and hangout session to help our sons build connections, form bonds, create a brotherhood, and navigate school and social challenges as they grow into young men.
These sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident, faithful Muslim men. These Halaqas are for only Grades 3-8, no younger boys. The sessions are capped at 40 participants. Once limited spots are full, please join the waitlist. Pizza is included each week.
7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. | Fridays | 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/23, & 5/30 | Hart Middle School | $15/session | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-halaqa
Halaqa Rules:

Parents must pick up their child(ren) by 9:15 p.m. After that, parents will be charged a $1/min late fee (paid in cash).
Please bring your reusable water bottles.
Parents must sign in and sign out during pickup/drop off for safety measures.
Dads are required to volunteer for at least one session. Sessions will be canceled if there are not enough parents to volunteer.
Only registered kids within the valid age limit are allowed during the program.

For questions about the Halaqa, please contact Sr. Fouzia Alam at 925-330-4287.
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or educational knowledge within the four walls of the Muslim Community Center. For a financial waiver for this event, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org.
About the Halaqa Facilitators:
Shaykh Rami Nsour is a scholar, counselor, public speaker, teacher, and translator of Islamic texts. Spending over 10 years within the Mauritanian tradition (mahdara) system of studying Islam, Shaykh Rami received licensure (ijaza) to share his wisdom with students. Further enhancing his extensive study of fiqh, Nsour completed an extraordinary ‘in-residence’ experience, allowing him to research questions (fatawa) of Islamic faith, law, and practice.
Rami Nsour co-founded the Tayba Foundation, the first organization in the United States to offer a distance-learning program in Islamic Education to incarcerated men and women. Shaykh Rami has extensive experience in curriculum development, specifically in character (akhlaq), and holds a B.A. in Human Development with a focus on Early Childhood. He also obtained an M.A. in Educational Psychology. A resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, he lives with his wife and three children.
In addition, Rami has dedicated much of his time to teaching, conducting seminars, and counseling. He has spent much of his time teaching and aiding Muslims in prison and has seen how knowledge unlocks human potential. His students in the prisons have, in turn, taught countless people and invited many people to Islam. He was instrumental in co-founding Dar as-Salaam, a project dedicated to building and supporting a school in Mauritania. Shaykh Rami serves as a Senior Instructor at SeekersHub Global. Rami co-founded the Tayba Foundation, which has a correspondence program for Muslim inmates (http://www.taybafoundation.org/). In addition to traditional teaching licenses (ijazah), Rami holds a B.A. in Human Development focusing on Early Childhood. Rami resides in the San Francisco Bay Area, is married, and has two children.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Elementary & Middle School Boys Halaqa & Hoops | Shaykh Rami Nsour
2025-05-02 19:30 - 21:15, 2025-05-09 19:30 - 21:15, 2025-05-16 19:30 - 21:15 | Harvest Park Middle School, 4900 Valley Ave, Pleasanton, 94566, United States
For Elementary & Middle School Boys (Grades 3-8): Join us weekly for a Halaqa and hangout session to help our sons build connections, form bonds, create a brotherhood, and navigate school and social challenges as they grow into young men.
These sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident, faithful Muslim men. These Halaqas are for only Grades 3-8, no younger boys. The sessions are capped at 40 participants. Once limited spots are full, please join the waitlist. Pizza is included each week.
7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. | Fridays | 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/23, & 5/30 | Harvest Park Middle School | $15/session | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-halaqa
Halaqa Rules:

Parents must pick up their child(ren) by 9:15 p.m. After that, parents will be charged a $1/min late fee (paid in cash).
Please bring your reusable water bottles.
Parents must sign in and sign out during pickup/drop off for safety measures.
Dads are required to volunteer for at least one session. Sessions will be canceled if there are not enough parents to volunteer.
Only registered kids within the valid age limit are allowed during the program.

For questions about the Halaqa, please contact Sr. Fouzia Alam at 925-330-4287.
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or educational knowledge within the four walls of the Muslim Community Center. For a financial waiver for this event, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org.
About the Halaqa Facilitators:
Shaykh Rami Nsour is a scholar, counselor, public speaker, teacher, and translator of Islamic texts. Spending over 10 years within the Mauritanian tradition (mahdara) system of studying Islam, Shaykh Rami received licensure (ijaza) to share his wisdom with students. Further enhancing his extensive study of fiqh, Nsour completed an extraordinary ‘in-residence’ experience, allowing him to research questions (fatawa) of Islamic faith, law, and practice.
Rami Nsour co-founded the Tayba Foundation, the first organization in the United States to offer a distance-learning program in Islamic Education to incarcerated men and women. Shaykh Rami has extensive experience in curriculum development, specifically in character (akhlaq), and holds a B.A. in Human Development with a focus on Early Childhood. He also obtained an M.A. in Educational Psychology. A resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, he lives with his wife and three children.
In addition, Rami has dedicated much of his time to teaching, conducting seminars, and counseling. He has spent much of his time teaching and aiding Muslims in prison and has seen how knowledge unlocks human potential. His students in the prisons have, in turn, taught countless people and invited many people to Islam. He was instrumental in co-founding Dar as-Salaam, a project dedicated to building and supporting a school in Mauritania. Shaykh Rami serves as a Senior Instructor at SeekersHub Global. Rami co-founded the Tayba Foundation, which has a correspondence program for Muslim inmates (http://www.taybafoundation.org/). In addition to traditional teaching licenses (ijazah), Rami holds a B.A. in Human Development focusing on Early Childhood. Rami resides in the San Francisco Bay Area, is married, and has two children.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Elementary & Middle School Boys Halaqa & Hoops | Shaykh Rami Nsour
2025-05-23 19:30 - 21:15 | Harvest Park Middle School, 4900 Valley Ave, Pleasanton, 94566, United States
For Elementary & Middle School Boys (Grades 3-8): Join us weekly for a Halaqa and hangout session to help our sons build connections, form bonds, create a brotherhood, and navigate school and social challenges as they grow into young men.
These sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident, faithful Muslim men. These Halaqas are for only Grades 3-8, no younger boys. The sessions are capped at 40 participants. Once limited spots are full, please join the waitlist. Pizza is included each week.
7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. | Fridays | 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, & 5/23 | Harvest Park Middle School | $15/session | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-halaqa
Halaqa Rules:

Parents must pick up their child(ren) by 9:15 p.m. After that, parents will be charged a $1/min late fee (paid in cash).
Please bring your reusable water bottles.
Parents must sign in and sign out during pickup/drop off for safety measures.
Dads are required to volunteer for at least one session. Sessions will be canceled if there are not enough parents to volunteer.
Only registered kids within the valid age limit are allowed during the program.

For questions about the Halaqa, please contact Sr. Fouzia Alam at 925-330-4287.
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or educational knowledge within the four walls of the Muslim Community Center. For a financial waiver for this event, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org.
About the Halaqa Facilitators:
Shaykh Rami Nsour is a scholar, counselor, public speaker, teacher, and translator of Islamic texts. Spending over 10 years within the Mauritanian tradition (mahdara) system of studying Islam, Shaykh Rami received licensure (ijaza) to share his wisdom with students. Further enhancing his extensive study of fiqh, Nsour completed an extraordinary ‘in-residence’ experience, allowing him to research questions (fatawa) of Islamic faith, law, and practice.
Rami Nsour co-founded the Tayba Foundation, the first organization in the United States to offer a distance-learning program in Islamic Education to incarcerated men and women. Shaykh Rami has extensive experience in curriculum development, specifically in character (akhlaq), and holds a B.A. in Human Development with a focus on Early Childhood. He also obtained an M.A. in Educational Psychology. A resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, he lives with his wife and three children.
In addition, Rami has dedicated much of his time to teaching, conducting seminars, and counseling. He has spent much of his time teaching and aiding Muslims in prison and has seen how knowledge unlocks human potential. His students in the prisons have, in turn, taught countless people and invited many people to Islam. He was instrumental in co-founding Dar as-Salaam, a project dedicated to building and supporting a school in Mauritania. Shaykh Rami serves as a Senior Instructor at SeekersHub Global. Rami co-founded the Tayba Foundation, which has a correspondence program for Muslim inmates (http://www.taybafoundation.org/). In addition to traditional teaching licenses (ijazah), Rami holds a B.A. in Human Development focusing on Early Childhood. Rami resides in the San Francisco Bay Area, is married, and has two children.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Kids & Youth Islamic Summer Camp | Indira Kaljo
2025-06-02 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-16 10:00 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Boys and girls Ages 4-7 (one group) and 8-11 (Boys and girls will be separated): This summer, enroll your child in a dynamic camp designed to enrich their Deen through engaging play, educational activities, arts, and sports. All groups will have a maximum of 1 teacher for every 10 kids.
We will have daily Islamic knowledge classes, outdoor games, nature activities, arts and crafts, sports, snacks, water balloon fun, and more! Each unit lasts approximately 45 minutes, with time for lunch and prayer.
Monday through Friday* | June 2, 2025 – Aug. 1, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | $360/week | Banquet Hall | You can reserve for 1 week at a time or 4-9 weeks at a $50 per week discount. Register at mcceastbay.org/islamic-camp.
*Updated schedule.
For this camp, we are offering a 10% discount for siblings. Please email operations@mcceastbay.org to receive the discount code.
Bring water bottles and lunch for the day. Friday’s lunch will be provided for all attendees! 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 is hugely excited to offer summer camps at MCC East Bay for the second year! She holds a Master’s degree in Science, emphasizing Physical Education. Over the last twelve years, she has organized summer and winter camps for youth in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Bosnia, and California. Sr. Indira is passionate about working with children and youth to provide a safe, fun, and enriching space for them to enjoy their summer! Sr. Indira looks to hire highly energetic, positive, and knowledgeable Muslims to offer beneficial and enjoyable sessions throughout the camp day, insha’Allah. She has played professional basketball and has been a director of various programs since 2014.
College Counselor Team:
Girls Counselor and Lead: Sr. Masoma brings years of hands-on experience teaching at various Islamic summer camps, Sunday schools, and community programs throughout the Bay Area. A Hafidhah of the Quran and dedicated youth mentor, she has led Quran, Islamic studies, and character-building classes. Masoma is passionate about creating meaningful spaces where young people feel supported, inspired, and connected to their faith. She founded a literacy nonprofit, coordinated outreach efforts, and served on various leadership boards. This summer, she’s excited to bring her energy and love for teaching to make it unforgettable in sha Allah. She will also be a supervisor of the camp and your point of contact for girls.
Boys Counselor and Lead: Br. Kashif, a senior at San Jose State, finished Hifz in 2018. He attended K-8th grade at Northstar Islamic School, learning everything from advanced Fiqh and Islamic studies to Seerah. He has experience teaching children throughout the years, being an after-school maktab teacher for Quran and Islamic studies. He enjoys being involved with growing children’s knowledge of everything Islam promotes, not just in the textbooks but in real-world scenarios. He looks forward to having fun with the campers this summer!
If interested in working the camps, please email her at almadinasportsacademy@gmail.com by May 15, 2025. Prior experience working with children is required, and a degree in child development is preferred but not mandatory.

Islamic Inventions & STEAM LAB (Summer Camp)
2025-06-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-16 10:00 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Boys & Girls Ages 8-15: Join us for an eight-week summer camp, divided into two parts: one focusing on inventions or creations by Muslims and the other on a related recreation or activity. The other part is a STEAM lab experiment for students to learn and explore.
Monday through Friday, June 9 to August 1 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (except until 1 p.m. on Fridays) | Boys & Girls Ages 8-15 | $275/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/steam
Register by the week or for the entire 8-week camp with Sister Mariam Kaakati.
Each camp day, we will cover a different inventor, either historical or modern, paired with a science experiment. There will be a snack and lunch break, as well as outdoor activities, so please ensure you pack food for your student (and water).
The camp requires a minimum of three campers.
MCC has a long-standing policy that financial need should never prevent a person from accessing the 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 Instructor:
Sister Mariam is a teacher, author, and founder of “Little Finders & Co.”. “Little Finders” is a company established in 2023, aiming to create and rewrite the Muslim narrative in the West by highlighting Muslim inventors and great minds who have shaped our world today. Sister. Mariam is a primary school teacher with a passion for uplifting young Muslim minds at the Al-Judiy Academy, a private Islamic school in Walnut Creek. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Psychology, an MBA, and is currently working on a PhD in Neuroscience. Throughout her seven years of teaching experience, she has focused on science, mathematics, and English Language Arts (ELA). This will be her fourth year participating in summer camps, typically through the Dublin School District, and she is looking to expand her audience to the Muslim community.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
