Camp meets Monday through Thursday with the following schedule*:

9:30 am	Discussion/Songs/Stations of Quran and Arabic**
11:00 am	Snack Break
11:15 am	Writing/Performance
12:30 pm	Pick-up

* Frankfort's session times are not yet announced.

** Stations are a means to dividing the campers into three sections. Each section rotates among the three stations. Quran, Arabic, and Dua' are the three areas of focus; each focus is given a station. Thus, each camper is taught the three focus areas.

Session I: June 20th to July 14th (all locations)*

Week 1:
Assessing level of campers’ knowledge of the subject of the moon through readings, discussions, and literature. Students will begin to formulate questions and wonderings of this often forgotten treasure.

Week 2:
Recording moon observations and creating orbital simulations will give campers a hands-on approach to the movements of the Earth and Moon around the Sun. An appreciation of the moon and how it guides our time will be the objective.

Week 3:
Depending on the grade level, campers will explore how the moon reflects the light of the Sun just as we reflect the light of the Prophet (s). Students will create collages and art work in order to understand this concept.

Week 4:
Preparing for the Parent Gallery, all artwork and written pieces along with finalizing the “astronaut interview” will be showcased and presentations will be rehearsed for a polished final presentation.

Click here to access the 2011 Camp Busy Bees Lesson Plans.

*Frankfort dates and times to be announced

Quran Reading and Memorization

The camp will include devoted time to recitation and memorization of the Holy Quran. Students will be divided into three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced, based on ability.

Beginner level students will learn the Arabic alphabet, memorize simple surahs, and understand basic Arabic vocabulary.

Intermediate level students will read the Holy Quran, write 3-5 letter words, and memorize surahs with their meanings.

Advanced level students will memorize larger surahs and understand basic Quranic vocabulary.

Snack
All students will be required to bring a snack from home.

Busy Bees - The Workers of Allah
CAMP BUSY BEES
PO Box 597104
Chicago, IL 60659-7104
(630) 935-9375