MCC East Bay

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, 2025-06-23 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-30 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-21 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 1 more date | 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.

Science Exhibit 101 Summer Camp | Ekrima Asmar
2025-07-07 10:00 - 13:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Teens (Boys & Girls, 12-18): Join us for a four-week summer camp led by physicist and exhibit developer Ekrima Asmar.
The teens will explore how to turn their ideas into interactive science exhibits through hands-on learning. They’ll build skills in electronics, Arduino, prototyping, and design thinking.
The camp will conclude with a public exhibition, where students will present their projects to their families and the community.
Monday thru Thursday, July 7-Aug. 4 | 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Boys & Girls Ages 12-18 | $250/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/science-camp
Capped at 22 students.
MCC has a 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:
Ekrima Asmar is a physicist and exhibit Technician at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, specializing in hands-on science education and interactive design.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Basketball Clinic with Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir
2025-10-04 11:00 - 14:00 | CA
Girls Ages 12-17! Join us on the court with trailblazing athlete and activist Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir (the first Muslim woman to play NCAA basketball in a hijab), for a hands-on basketball clinic focused on building skills, confidence, and leadership.
Participants will practice fundamental skills such as dribbling, shooting, and teamwork. This is a beautiful opportunity for girls to pursue their passions and build meaningful connections with peers, families, and the community.
Come ready to be inspired—and to play!
Saturday, Oct. 4 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Fallon Middle School Gym | Girls Ages 12-17 | $50/person;capped at 50 girls | Register at mcceastbay.org/basketball
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
Sister Belqees will also speak at MCC on Friday night: https://mcceastbay.org/event/basketball-and-faith/
About Bilqis
Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir is a trailblazer in the world of Islamic education and women’s rights. She is the first Muslim woman to play NCAA Division I basketball while wearing a hijab, making her an inspiration to people of all ages. Bilqis has spoken and shared her personal story on national stages, including The White House and The United Nations, and has also been featured in multiple publications and appeared on TV shows.
Throughout her career as a basketball player and later as a public speaker and activist, Bilqis has consistently emphasized the importance of representation, being a positive role model, and paving the way for the next generation of Muslim women athletes. She has dedicated her time to empowering and inspiring young girls and women to reach their full potential and overcome any barriers that may stand in their way.
Nowadays, Bilqis continues to be an advocate for diversity and inclusion in sports, actively working on increasing access to sports for Muslim girls and women. She is also a motivational speaker who encourages young girls and women to pursue their dreams, tackle obstacles, and make history in any field they choose.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
