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Youth Committee

A place to belong.

For kids and teens from toddlers through high school seniors — weekly halaqas and mentorship, sports leagues, robotics, Quran study, summer camp, and leadership programs, at both campuses.

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Programs

Programs by age

Most programs require registration; a few are drop-in. Programs marked not in session reopen between terms — announcements go out on the channels to the right.

Infants & toddlers

Ummi & MeStory time, nasheeds, and sing-alongs with caregivers — Wednesdays 10:30 AM, Main Prayer Hall. Free, drop in.Ages 0–5→

Elementary & middle school

JuniorsHalaqas, crafts, food, and friendship — Friday nights 7–9 PM in 6–8 week sessions. $90 first child, $70 per sibling.Ages 6–11Not in session→ Elementary & Middle School GirlsHalaqas, Quran tafseer, and Arabic basics — Saturdays 12:15–4 PM, second floor. $25 per 6-week session.Girls 6–12→ Young AnsarIslamic reminders, sports, snacks, and outings — Saturdays after Dhuhr to 4:30 PM. $20 per attendee.Boys 7–14→

High school

Tarbiyah for TeensQuran, mentorship, and life skills for girls — Saturdays 12:15–4 PM, second floor. Free.Girls 13–18→ Deen BuildersSaturday-night halaqah with food and brotherhood — 8–10 PM. $20/month.Boys 14–18→ Quranic QuestsAn 8-week Quran journey through tafsir, reflection, and discussion — Sundays 2–3 PM. Free.HS girls→ High School Girls Book TalkShare and discuss the books you love with fellow readers — Saturdays 3–4:30 PM. Free.HS girls→ HS MSA CollectiveTriangle high-school MSAs sharing resources and organizing together. Reach out to join your MSA in.MSAs→

Leadership & college prep

Leaders of TomorrowYear-long leadership internship: public speaking, program development, and Islamic essentials. Twice weekly; limited seats.Ages 15–18→ College Application MentorshipRising seniors paired with a mentor from school lists to submitted applications. Free; rolling admissions.Rising seniors→

Sports, STEM & summer

Girls Basketball LeagueWith the Sports & Recreation Committee — Sundays, Tuesdays & Saturdays. $50 per player.Girls 8–18Not in session→ Marvels (Itkan Robotics)Three FLL teams and one FTC team solving problems with STEM — seasonal, weekend practices. See the robotics page.Elem–HSNot in session→ Summer Day CampSports, crafts, outings, and science — Monday to Thursday, all summer. $500 with sibling discounts.Ages 7–14→

For young adults

Graduated? RISE picks up where Youth ends.

RISE is IAR's community for college students and young professionals, with its own leadership, calendar, and page. RISE Recharge meets Thursdays at 7 PM with a reminder from Imam Saif. Follow @rise.iar or join the RISE WhatsApp.

Visit the RISE page
IAR Youth weekly program schedule infographic
The week at a glanceView full size

Stay in the loop

Connect with IAR Youth

Registration windows, schedule changes, and new programs are announced here first.

@iaryouthInstagram AnnouncementsWhatsApp broadcast NewsletterWeekly email — below
Time-sensitive changes (cancellations, venue moves) go out on the WhatsApp broadcast — the join link is in every newsletter.

Coming up

Upcoming events for youth and families

Get involved

Volunteer with youth programs

Programs are volunteer-run. Fill out the interest form and we'll match you to a role — weekly program help, coaching, or one-off events.

Ways to help

Join the Youth CommitteeHelp shape the program portfolio itself — planning, budgeting, and launching what's next→ Program volunteerCommit to one weekly program for a school term→ CoachGirls basketball and gym programs, with the Sports & Recreation Committee→ Camp & outing chaperoneSummer day camp and program outings — seasonal, high demand→

For parents: how we keep youth safe

Two-adult ruleNo adult is ever alone with a minor. Every program room, vehicle, and trip has at least two screened adults present.
Background checksEvery volunteer working with youth passes a background check before their first session, renewed every two years.
Sign-in & pickupElementary and middle schoolers are signed in and out by a named adult. High schoolers may self-release with a parent form on file.
Something wrong?Concerns go to the program manager and, independently, to IAR leadership. Both routes are listed on The Team tab.

Volunteer

Interest form

Tell us where you'd fit. We'll follow up with the background-check link and connect you with a program lead.

Join the Youth Committee
Forms get a reply within one week. Background checks are free to you and take about three business days.

The team

Every program has a named lead

One program manager coordinates the calendar and volunteers, and each program has a named lead. Contact a lead directly, or start with the program manager.

SS Program Manager

Sinthia Shabnam

Coordinates the program calendar and volunteers. The starting point for any question about youth programs.

Contact TO Program Lead

Tara Olhoft

Leads Ummi & Me, Juniors, and the Leaders of Tomorrow internship.

Contact FS Program Lead

Sr. Fatima Sadoun

Leads Tarbiyah for Teens and the Elementary & Middle School Girls program, Saturdays on the second floor.

Contact

Program leads directory

ProgramLeadContact
Ummi & Me · Juniors · Leaders of TomorrowTara OlhoftEmail
Tarbiyah for Teens · Elem/Middle GirlsSr. Fatima SadounEmail
Deen BuildersFerras DahnounEmail
Quranic QuestsEman BarakatEmail
HS Girls Book TalkDanya SulaimanEmail
HS MSA CollectiveLuqman ShariffEmail
College Application MentorshipMokhtar AlarhabiEmail
Young Ansar · Marvels RoboticsMuhammad SamaraEmail
Summer Day CampYusuf ZayanEmail
Girls Basketball LeagueApril AcklesEmail

Have an idea for a new program? Bring it to the committee.

The Youth Fund

Support youth programs.

Program fees don't cover full costs. Donations keep fees low, fund fee scholarships for families that need them, and pay for equipment, food, and volunteer screening.

There is no gift that a father gives his child more virtuous than good manners. Tirmidhi
Give to the Youth Fund Set up monthly
Where it goes
  • WeeklyFood, supplies, and space for programs across the week
  • AccessFee scholarships for camp, leagues, and session programs
  • STEMRobotics kits and competition fees for the Marvels teams
  • SafetyBackground checks and training for every volunteer