ROOTED

Where Muslim boys find their people and grow together.

ROOTED is a year-round boys’ community at UMMA Center built around brotherhood, belonging, mentorship, and shared experiences. Boys meet in a consistent group to hang out, eat together, talk about real life, play, build skills, serve, pray, and experience new things together.

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What it is

The short version.

Real-life conversations, games, sports, activities, outings, service projects, skills and creative experiences, Islamic moments, youth-led activities, meals, and informal mentorship. Fun, relaxed, authentic, welcoming, relationship-driven, and genuinely youth-centered. Boys should feel, “These are my people.” Not another Islamic class, weekly lecture, babysitting program, or occasional drop-in. ROOTED is a commitment: boys come every Monday and Wednesday. A full meal is included every session. Selected special outings may carry an extra fee, always told in advance. Financial help is available on request.

The short answers

What you would otherwise have to ask.

Who it is for: Ages 11–17
Middle School
High School
When: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 PM–7 PM
Where: UMMA Center, 6 Arc Place, Staten Island, NY 10306; Get directions
What it costs: $100 a month per child; Family members: $75 a month; Family+ members: $50 a month
What it asks of you: Boys 11–17. Drop-off program; every participant is picked up by a parent or authorized adult at 7:00 PM.; Free UMMA Center account required
If cost is a problem: Help is available, and asking does not change anything else.