Tuesday, May 29, 2012

IAGD - Summer Day Camp


Please check the web site: http://www.iagd.net/ for up-to date details.
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The Islamic Association of Greater Detroit (IAGD) proudly presents the first annual Summer Day Camp.
 
Age Requirements:
Girls’ ages: 5 to 12 years old
Boys’ ages: 5 to 9 years old
 
Sessions:
Times: Monday - Friday (10 am to 4 pm)
Session 1: July 2 - 13
Session 2: July 16 – 27
 
(*registration can be for either both sessions or a single session)
 
Camp Fees:
$250 / child for IAGD-members
$275 / child for non-members

(fees include: materials, field trip fees, lunch, daily healthy snacks and beverages)
 
Registration Deadline: June 22, 2012
($25 late fee will be charged after the deadline)
 
The IAGD summer camp activities include:
 
Arts & Crafts: Pastel shading, drawing and painting, basket weaving, papermaking, kites and airplanes, and more!
 
Qur'anic & Islamic Education:
A proper foundation in Islamic education is key for any child. With a focus on recitation and memorization of various surahs of the Qur’an, your child will be encouraged to engage with the most sacred text of all. In addition, various stories and themes in the Qur’an will be highlighted in group activities. Your child will also participate in the daily Duhr and weekly Jummah prayers, with the hope that through participation and interaction, Salah will become an important part of their life!
 
Science:
Undoubtedly, science is a means by which children flourish and are able to learn more about the ways of their Creator. Your child will learn to explore in an exciting fashion the realm of basic scientific processes through experimentation in settings of the kitchen, garden, and elsewhere!
 
Sports & Gym: 
Team sports: kickball, basketball, soccer, football etc.
Water sports: balloon toss, tug-of-war, capture the flag and many more!
 
Cooking:
Basic principles of cooking are helpful for everyone. Your child will learn to make a variety of dishes from across the world to help them appreciate the blessings that Allah has bestowed. Items like chocolate chip cookies, pizza, and much more!
Field Trips & Special Guests: 
Built into our curriculum are field trips to parks, bowling alleys, and local nature centers! We will also have special guests visit us from the School Farm, various animal creatures and mad scientists!