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Camp Z 9th-12th GradeCO-SPONSORED BY ICC (ISLAMIC COMMUNITY CENTER OF TEMPE)
$389 - Registration ends Dec. 1st, 2021
Are you looking for a place where you feel like you belong? Have questions about your faith answered? Be able to connect to God in nature and feel the beauty of His creation? Have fun, share, be with friends, and explore the Quran with people your age? If this is you, we invite you to Good Tree Camp Z! We believe that our teens possess an immense capacity to connect, learn and contribute. Camp Z is a place for our teens (Gen Z) to be inspired, get related and to be heard. A place to create a community with other Muslims, spark their interest in learning more about God in a safe space and to discuss challenges that they are facing in life. Come and Discover, Reconnect, & Foster Friendships! Activities that students will get to participate in: (Campers will get to pick from some of these activities.) Zipline/Rockwall Volleyball, GaGa Ball, Basketball Art & crafts Hiking 22 rifle shooting Campfires Prayer & Du'a FAQ
Do I have to live in Arizona to attend camp? No, we have had students fly in from other states to attend camp before. Students will need to arrive by noon Arizona time on Saturday Dec. 18th to catch the bus in time. For departure they will need to leave no earlier than 3pm on Wed. Dec. 22nd. Please message us at GTcampz@gmail.com to arrange pick up information. Is the food Halal? Yes, we have requested all the meat be Halal. Important facts about camp:
Yes, we will be providing buses to and from camp for all campers. Will masks be required at camp? Yes, masks will be required at all time expect while eating and sleeping. What activities will we be doing at camp? Volleyball, gaga-ball, zip-line, rock-climbing wall, riffle shooting, painting, hiking, board games, puzzles, panning for gold are some of the possible activities to choose from. Refund Policy
Refund Policy 30 days prior to event you will receive a 80% refund 29-15 days prior to event you will receive a 40% refund 14 days prior to event no refunds will be issueIf you have any questions please contact the Camp Z team at: gtcampz@gmail.com |
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Dr. Nadia Katrangi received multiple certifications by renowned scholars in Damascus, Syria. Her training in the Islamic Sciences included The Biography of The Prophet Mohammad, Quranic Sciences and Interpretation, Islamic History, Islamic Jurisprudence and the Sciences of Hadith (the legacy and tradition of the prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him). Dr. Katrangi also received a certification of memorization and “tajweed” recitation (Ijaza) in Quran from the esteemed scholar, Sheikh Hasan Al-Kurdi. Today, she prides herself on finding beauty in the Quran, provoking thoughtful and nurturing conversations and encouraging an open space for all who attend Good Tree retreats, classes or camps. The most rewarding thing she sees time and again? When someone connects to themselves, those around them and to their Creator. “One of the biggest things you can do is recognizing who God is for you,” Nadia says. “There is so much love in the Divine. When you live your life from that place, you have that on your side."
Imam Omar Tawil serves as the Imam at the Islamic Community Center of Tempe, AZ and a University Chaplain for Muslim Students at Arizona State University. Imam Omar Tawil is a graduate of DePaul University with a Bachelor's in Religious Studies and is currently pursuing an MA in Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations from the Hartford Seminary. He has pursued his traditional study of the Islamic sciences with scholars in the Middle East and in the United States. He and his family moved to the Phoenix Valley 5 years ago and he joined the Good Tree camp team in 2018 and our youth are blessed to have him. Ask him about his love of Bamboo and wood carving - and matters of faith as well. Archimedes (Archie) Aquino is a licensed professional counselor with 18 years of experience in community mental health, specializing in domestic violence counseling with 14 years working with Native American communities. He was born in the Philippines, was raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and has been in Arizona since 1995. He graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor of science degree, majoring in psychology, and a masters degree in counseling. He Joined Good Tree Camps as one of the camp Elders (AKA youth counselor) in 2018 and he has been an essential team member ever since. He also is a current board member of ICC. He give thanks to Allah (SWT) for continuing to put him in places where he has amazing opportunities to grow and help others in new ways. List of Current Mentors & Staff: Aimen Bacha, Amy Aboalum, Ahmed Khalil, Hassana Colon, Heba Elsaad, Huda Elsaad, Hanan Aboalum, Leena Tohaibeche, Manal Chughtai, Mariam Ewais, Mira Aiche, Mae Aboalum, Mahdiyya Oke, Marci Hadley-Mairel, Nada Elzayyat Reem Elsaad, Shan Khan, Shahd Abdelkarim, Wasfi Sarrar, |