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.
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Week One: Health and Fitness – Teaching your child the importance of balancing the mind, body, and emotions and how they interconnect.
1 How the body works
2 Importance of being out in nature
3 Exercise and your brain
4 Healthy Food Choices
5 Beneficial Foods mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah
6 Obstacle course
7 Guest author program
8 Sports and exercise routines
9 and more….
Week Two: Cooking and Kitchen Safety:
Our goal is to give our little chefs a learning experience with each class.
1 Kitchen Safety
2 How to read a recipe
3 Cooking terminology
4 Cooking and baking basics
5 Creativity
6 Social Skills
7 Mentoring
8 Confidence in the kitchen
9 Learning through hands-on experiences
10 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 Terms
2 Earning and Spending Money
3 Planning and Budgeting
4 Savings and Delayed Gratification
5 Halal Investment: Using the story of Prophet Yusuf in the Quran
6 Zakaat & Sadaqah
7 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 mindset
2. Crafts & Projects
2. Geography & Culture
3. Creativity
4. 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