ARK High School Girls - Boston (Fall 2023)

11 Weeks |  35 Enrolled All Female For High School students

The goal of this cohort is to cultivate an environment that brings our high school girls together under the banner of sisterhood. With the help of our dedicated mentors, mentees in this cohort should expect a safe space where they feel seen and heard and want to continue coming back week after week. Our cohort should be a home away from home. Mentees should be prepared to develop skills, acquire knowledge, and establish relationships that they can hold on to for the rest of their lives. At the moment the schedule is still being finalized. The location will vary from ISBCC to other locations in the area.

Meet Your Cohort Leader

Bahiya Nasuuna

Email: Bahiya@arkanum.net

Bahiya Nasuuna graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in Public Health Sciences and a minor in Psychology. After graduating, she volunteered in AmeriCorps’ City Year program where she worked in a 9th grade classroom alongside a partner teacher. She went on to receive her master’s degree in Public Health from Tufts University in 2023. Bahiya enjoys working in youth development and Education. She now works as a full-time Curriculum Manager at Tufts University’s School of Medicine Office of Educational Affairs, where she manages course schedules and supports the needs of students and faculty. Bahiya joined Arkanum in 2021 as a mentor and has participated in two international trips so far. She is now a cohort leader in the program and enjoys working with the rest of the team.

Starts on: September 30, 2023
Ends on: December 16, 2023
Last day to enroll:
Slots left: 1
Location: Boston MA
$ 410.00
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Cohort Mentors

Mentor


Menna Baraka

Mentor

Amal Dirrane

Mentor

Sumayyah Hegazy

Mentor


Yasamine Brown

Mentor

Rawan Ibrahim

Mentor

Muniba Hassan


Program Schedule

  • Opening Session
    Saturday, September 30 2023 2:30-6:30PM

    Castle Island 2010 William J Day Blvd, Boston, MA 02127

  • Retreat
    Saturday, October 7 2023 - Monday, October 9 2023

    New Hampshire Fall Retreat

  • Session #3
    Saturday, October 14 2023 4:30-8:30PM

    ISBCC 100 Malcolm X BLVD, Boston MA 02120

  • Session #4
    Saturday, October 21 2023 4:30-8:30PM

    ISBCC 100 Malcolm X BLVD, Boston MA 02120

  • Session #5
    Saturday, October 28 2023 4:00-9:00PM

    Palestinian Cultural Center 31 Quint Ave, Boston, MA 02134

  • Session #6
    Saturday, November 4 2023 4:30-8:30PM

    ISBCC 100 Malcolm X BLVD, Boston MA 02120

  • Session #7
    Saturday, November 11 2023 4:30-8:30PM

    Palestinian Cultural Center 31 Quint Ave, Boston, MA 02134

  • Session #8
    Saturday, November 18 2023 4:30-8:30PM

    Qiyam- Palestinian Cultural Center 31 Quint Ave, Boston, MA 02134

  • Session #9
    Saturday, December 2 2023 4:30-8:30PM

    Palestinian Cultural Center 31 Quint Ave, Boston, MA 02134

  • Session #10
    Saturday, December 9 2023 4:30-8:30PM

    Palestinian Cultural Center 31 Quint Ave, Boston, MA 02134

  • Session #11
    Saturday, December 16 2023

    Ice Skating

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ARK High School Girls - Boston (Fall 2023)

PRICE
$ 410.00

AVAILABLE SLOTS
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DATES
September 30, 2023
to
December 16, 2023

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Program Syllabus

  • 1
    Opening Session

    In our first meeting, we will focus on getting to know each other and welcoming new kids who are joining us. Each mentor will spend quality time with their team to get to know each other better.

  • 2
    Fall Retreat

    The retreat is an exceptional opportunity to strengthen the bond between mentees within their respective teams and between their mentors. We will learn skills collectively and focus on the components of helping and taking responsibility as a team.

  • 3
    Session #3

    The theme of this session is "Character Makes the Person: The Best of You Is Reflected in Your Manners." We will draw lessons from the Seerah of the Prophet and his noble character. Additionally, we will introduce the semester's project, which is a Short Film Competition. By the end of the session, our aim is for the children to depart with valuable lessons regarding manners and a stronger attachment to the Prophet.

  • 4
    Session #4

    The theme of this session is "Steadfastness on Principles." We will delve into the life of the Prophet and extract lessons of steadfastness he displayed in the face of rejection from Quraysh. We will understand how the clarity of his Iman (faith) helped him stay resolute, and how we can draw lessons for modern times. Additionally, we will continue working on the film competition by brainstorming ideas and creating a plan for the rest of the semester.

  • 5
    Session #5

    The theme of this session is "The Power of Perseverance: Lessons from the Sabr of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)." We will learn how to navigate our challenges today and experience patience through the example of the Prophet. Additionally, we will continue working on the film competition by finalizing ideas and starting to plan locations and times for filming.

  • 6
    Session #6

    The theme of this session is "Acknowledging Emotions." We will learn how to navigate frustration through the lessons from the story of Abasa and apply these lessons to our lives today. Additionally, we will begin practicing roles and commence filming.

  • 7
    Session #7

    The theme of this session is "Acknowledging Emotions." We will learn how to cope with sadness through the lessons we can extract from the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and how he responded to them. We will engage in a discussion about the challenges we all face in our lives today. Furthermore, we will continue with the film competition, finalizing filming, and making any necessary role changes or script edits.

  • 8
    Session #8

    This will be an outing where each mentor goes out with their mentees. The goal is to provide more space and opportunities to strengthen their bonds together.

  • 9
    Session #9

    The theme of this session is "Acknowledging Your Emotions." We will explore "The Gift of Salah after Ta'if," a journey characterized by vulnerability and divine connection to the Prophet. We will learn how the Prophet dealt with rejection and how his strong connection with Allah helped him cope with difficult situations. Additionally, we will continue to work on the film competition, with teams finalizing their films and preparing for presentations.

  • 10
    Session #10

    The theme of this session is "Acknowledging Your Emotions." We will delve into the Battle of Uhud and extract lessons about equitable punishment and patience, particularly in the context of the death of Hamza, the uncle of the Prophet. All teams should be in the final stages of completing their films, making last-minute edits, and preparing their presentation plans, including the roles each team member will have during the presentation.

  • 11
    Session #11

    All cohorts will join an ice skating activity. It will be the final session of the semester and a great opportunity for all mentees and mentors to spend quality time together and have fun.