Quran Sessions (1)
What are 2 ways the Quran team will engage with campers during the Quran session besides lecturing?
Discussion questions
Worksheets
Activities
How should a mentor carry themselves during a Quran session? Name 2.
Be interested in the conversation
Be alert
Do not go on your phone
When preparing for a discussion, what is 1 thing co-mentors should discuss beforehand?
What should they talk about
Dynamics
Reflections from previous discussion to bring up
What surah does camp center on?
Surah Maryam
What are the camp dates?
December 20-24, 2024
What are some behaviors you should monitor your campers for during the Quran session? Name 3.
Distraction to themselves
Distraction to others
Sleepiness
Needing something
Confusion/lost-look
The Quran lecture ended and you are about to start an activity. What should be the next thing you do before starting the activity?
Recap the Quran content
Ask if there are any questions around the Quran content
Ask if there are any questions around the activity
What are the stages of a discussion? Describe each shortly.
Gather the fire wood - prepare for the discussion, plan with your co-mentor, develop relationship with campers before discussion
Kindle the fire - Phase of the discussion where the mentor attempts to spark the participants interest and break their shells. Fielding what they are interested in. Mentor plays an active role
Maintain the fire - Phase of the discussion where the mentor allows the participants the space to carry the conversation. To allow them to engage and express. Mentor plays a passive role
Cool down the fire - Phase of the discussion where the mentor wraps up the discussion. Connect the dots. Leaves the participants with something to reflect on.
Can you tell the story of Prophet Zakariya in detail?
Despite his old age and his wife's infertility, Sayidna Zakariya called upon Allah (swt) to grant him a son to lead his community after his passing. Allah (swt) grants him a son and calls him Yahya!
List 4/6 Camp Z teams that organize camp.
Quran
Activities
Mentorship
Kitchen
Logistics
Support Staff (kinda)
Preparing for a Quran session requires that a mentor get themselves, their campers, and the space ready. Provide 2 examples of each.
Preparing Campers: Arrive on-time (or early); Have everything they need (jacket, notebook and pens, water bottle filled); Comfortable and dressed appropriately; Remind them to use the bathroom.
Preparing the Space: Clean-up the table (remove excess garbage, take unnecessary cups away, pile up papers); Make sure there’s enough chairs; Think through the seating arrangement; Make sure supplies are available (pens and paper if they want to take notes).
Preparing Yourself: Physical and mental preparation.
What is the golden rule of thumb for how people generally learn things?
Hint: there are three parts to this answer
Be told what they’re about to hear
Hear it
Be reminded of what they heard
Things go silent during a discussion. Name 3 things you can do to get the conversation back on track.
- Stay quiet, embrace the silence for a little bit, wait for them to respond
- Employ active listening (repeat what the previous camper stated)
- Connect the dots to what someone might have said to reel them in
- Share vulnerably
- If all else fails, pivot (and accept if the conversation won’t go anywhere)
What is 1 of the themes we covered in the story Zakariya? How does that theme relate to camp?
Commitment to something bigger than yourself for the sake of God.
Trust in God.
What are the 3 categories of crimes? How do you address each?
Category 1 infraction - address through gentle reminders. Refrain from being aggressive
Category 2 misdemeanor - address immediately if affecting others, otherwise wait to have a conversation
Category 3 felony -
1) Assess and listen
2) Give verbal disapproval
3) Disciplinary action
4) Discuss with proper people
The following is a list of a cabin group getting ready for a Quran session. Create a seating arrangement to ensure the best possible experience for all:
Campers 1 & 2: best friends who behave
Campers 3 & 4: best friends who are very talkative and tend to distract one another
Camper 5: Doodler, distracted, sleepy
Camper 6: happy to be there, enjoying the content, engaging with the Quran content
Mentor 1
Mentor 2
All answers are accepted, except:
- Not separating campers 3 and 4
- Not putting a mentor with distracted camper (5)
- Both mentors seated together
How does a mentor mentally prepare themselves for the Quran session?
Know your role as a mentor
Set a beautiful intention
Know your relationship with the content (know where we're at with the content, prepare to take notes/think of questions to reference later, go in ready to benefit for yourself)
Campers are really rowdy at the start of a discussion, how should you kindle the fire? Campers are really quiet at the start of a discussion, how should you kindle the fire?
If campers are rowdy, go with the flow and slowly guide the random conversations being had into a formal discussion.
If campers are quiet and anxious, start with formal introductions and an icebreaker.
Share a reflection you had about yourself taken from the first or second training, as it relates to the Quran content covered.
Dr. Nadia (if available, otherwise Aseel) will decide if that answer is suitable.
Name everyone in the room (including online folk). Only 2 people from the team may consult.
Good Job Bob!