Al-Bustan CampProgram
AL-BUSTAN CAMP provides a fun, welcoming, and enriching environment that brings together campers, artists, educators, and families, while fostering curiosity and creativity. Children have the opportunity to engage with Arab arts and culture through a variety of activities, including music, visual art, storytelling and writing, poetry, and Arabic language instruction.
“Travel Along with Ibn Jubayr!” at Al-Bustan Summer Camp 2021
“Travel Along with Ibn Jubayr!” at Al-Bustan Summer Camp 2021
Join Al-Bustan as we dive into the epic story of 12th Century Traveler Ibn Jubayr—or Abu Hussain Muhammed ibn […]
Read MoreAl-Bustan Virtual Camp 2020: Art, Rhythms, and Stories from Home
Al-Bustan Virtual Camp 2020: Art, Rhythms, and Stories from Home
I hoped to gain a new language and I did. The camp was better than […]
Read MoreSpirit of Ta’ayush at Al-Bustan Camp 2019
Spirit of Ta’ayush at Al-Bustan Camp 2019
From July 8 to 19, 2019, fifty campers ages 4-14 took part in an amazing […]
Read MoreStories and Trade along the Silk Route at Al-Bustan Camp 2018
Stories and Trade along the Silk Route at Al-Bustan Camp 2018
I wanted my grandson to have a deeper understanding of Arab culture and to know […]
Read MoreSharing Our Cultures at Al-Bustan Camp 2017
Sharing Our Cultures at Al-Bustan Camp 2017
They were very happy and went to sleep early waiting for tomorrow to come so […]
Read More“Fil Bustan” at Al-Bustan Camp 2016
“Fil Bustan” at Al-Bustan Camp 2016
Rumman, Warda, Laimun, Zubaida… These are just a few of the words our campers learned […]
Read MoreExploring the Zoo at Al-Bustan Camp 2015
Exploring the Zoo at Al-Bustan Camp 2015
Asad.. Nisr.. Arnab.. Bulbul.. These are a few of the animals that Al-Bustan Campers learned […]
Read MoreCreating Stories of Home at Camp 2014
Creating Stories of Home at Camp 2014
In July 2014 Al-Bustan hosted guest artist Joan Baz from Lebanon. In collaboration with Al-Bustan […]
Read MoreInspiration from Umm Kulthum and Egypt at Camp 2013
Inspiration from Umm Kulthum and Egypt at Camp 2013
In July we had a wonderful two weeks of camp…many exciting things happened with an […]
Read MoreSummer Travels with Ibn Battuta at Camp 2012
Summer Travels with Ibn Battuta at Camp 2012
AL-BUSTAN CAMP 2012 delved into the travels of the 14th century traveler Ibn Battuta and […]
Read MoreExploring Lebanon and Dar Onboz at Camp 2011
Exploring Lebanon and Dar Onboz at Camp 2011
Al-Bustan Camp had a fantastic 10th anniversary program in 2011. We had a dynamic team […]
Read MoreReturning to the Garden: Al-Bustan’s 20th Summer Camp in Bartram’s Garden
Returning to the Garden: Al-Bustan’s 20th Summer Camp in Bartram’s Garden
In Al-Bustan Camp’s 20th year, campers explored meadows, shaded pathways, the river boardwalk, and historic […]
Read MoreCultivating Culture – Al-Bustan’s Arab Arts and Culture Summer Camp
Cultivating Culture – Al-Bustan’s Arab Arts and Culture Summer Camp
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture is pleased to hold our 21st annual Al-Bustan Camp, Cultivating Culture: […]
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