PACC’s Commitment
At PACC, we work to preserve Palestinian heritage while empowering the success and well-being of our entire community. We are by the community, for the community—constantly improving our programs to meet your needs.
Our programs are:
Designed for all ages and levels.
Scheduled with flexibility in mind.
Accessible and focused on maximizing participant benefits.
PACC Family Discount Program
Our Family Discount Program offers exclusive perks for your entire household:
Benefits:
Access to all Annual Programs (Dabka & Arabic)
Free Homework Help (Oct–June)
Free Palestine Education Programs (HOPE for youth, Freedom is the Future and The Story of the Land for adults)
$25 off all session-long programs
Discounts on select community workshops
Free emotional support circles
Access to PACC Summer Fun
How to Join:
Provide household names, ages, and contact info, and pay a $100 annual fee—covering all perks for everyone in your household.
Join at www.paccusa.org/pfd
Join today and enjoy a year of learning, connection, and community!
Winter 2026 Session Schedule
Session Length: 6 weeks
Start: Monday, January 5, 2026, to Sunday, January 11, 2025 (first week)
End: Saturday, February 9, 2026, to Sunday, February 15, 2026 (last week)
Registration Deadline: Sunday, January 18, 2026 (two weeks after start – no exceptions)
Registration may close earlier if a program reaches capacity. Capacities vary and are listed with each program.
Please note: No Make up Classes are scheduled for the Winter Session
Community Programs for 3 to 6-year-olds
Kinder Kiddie’s Cooking Club
(parents must drop off, 3 year olds are subject to approval)
Min capacity: 4 registrants
Max capacity: 8 registrants
Session length: 6 weeks
Program Schedule (Choose one):
Saturdays from 10 am to 11 am
Sundays from 10 am to 11 am
Pricing is $85/participant, but with PACC family discount it’s $60/participant
Storytime
Min capacity: 4 registrants
Max capacity: 8 registrants
Session length: 6 weeks
Program Schedule:
Saturdays from 11 am to 12 pm
Pricing is $85/participant, but with PACC family discount it’s $60/participant
Min capacity: 4 registrants
Max capacity: 8 registrants
Session length: 6 weeks
Program Schedule:
Sundays from 11 am to 12 pm
Pricing is $85/participant, but with PACC family discount it’s $60/participant
Preschool Dabka (Ages 3 & 4 years old)
Pre-Beginner Dabka Class (Ages 5 & 6 years old)
Min capacity: 4 registrants
Max capacity: 8 registrants
Session length: 6 weeks
Program Schedule (Choose one):
Saturdays from 11 am to 12 pm
Sundays from 11 am to 12 pm
Pricing is $85/participant, but with PACC family discount it’s $60/participant
Homework Help (KG through 8 grade)
Session length: Runs for the school year (October 2025 to June 2026)
Program Schedule:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 pm to 6 pm
Pricing: FREE for members of PACC Family Discount
Arabic (Ages 5 & 6 years old)
Session length: Runs for the school year (October 2025 to June 2026)
Program Schedule:
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5 pm to 6 pm
Pricing: must be part of the PACC Family Discount to enroll
Pay in Full (Jan–Jun):
1st Child: $700 2nd Child: $670 3rd+ Child: $640
Payment Plan (2 pay periods):
Pay Period 1: January through March – due no later than January 13, 2026
1st Child: $365 2nd: $355 3rd+: $345
Pay Period 2: April through June – due no later than Apr 20, 2026
1st Child: $365 2nd: $355 3rd+: $345
Community Programs for 7 to 10-year-olds
Cooking Club
Min capacity: 4 registrants
Max capacity: 8 registrants
Session length: 6 weeks
Program Schedule (Choose one):
Saturdays from 11 am to 12 pm
Saturdays from 12 pm to 1 pm
Sundays from 11 am to 12 pm
Sundays from 12 pm to 1 pm
Pricing is $85/participant, but with PACC family discount it’s $60/participant
Arabic
Session length: Runs for the school year (October 2025 to June 2026)
Program Schedule:
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 5 pm to 6 pm
Pricing: must be part of the PACC Family Discount to enroll
Pay in Full (Jan–Jun):
1st Child: $700 2nd Child: $670 3rd+ Child: $640
Payment Plan (2 pay periods):
Pay Period 1: January through March – due no later than January 13, 2026
1st Child: $365 2nd: $355 3rd+: $345
Pay Period 2: April through June – due no later than Apr 20, 2026
1st Child: $365 2nd: $355 3rd+: $345
Homework Help (KG through 8 grade)
Session length: Runs for the school year (October 2025 to June 2026)
Program Schedule:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 pm to 6 pm
Pricing: Free for members of PACC Family Discount
Community Programs for 10 to 16-year-olds
The Holding Onto Palestinian Existence (HOPE) Program (ages 12 to 16 only)
Ready to connect, create, and explore what it means to be Palestinian in today’s world? HOPE is a fun, interactive space where you’ll learn about Palestinian history, culture, traditions, and identity through hands-on activities, creative projects, storytelling, and real conversations with other Palestinian youth.
Min capacity: 4 registrants
Max capacity: 20 registrants
Session length: 6 weeks
Program Schedule:
Saturdays from 12 pm to 2 pm
Pricing: $100/participant or FREE for PACC Family Discount members (If you need a financial aid discount, please email BBsharat@paccusa.org)
Homework Help (K through 8th grade only)
Session length: Runs for entire school year (October 2025 to June 2026)
Program Schedule:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 pm to 6 pm
Pricing: Free for members of PACC Family Discount
Arabic
Session length: Runs for the school year (October 2025 to June 2026)
Program Schedule:
Mondays, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 5 pm to 6 pm
Pricing: must be part of the PACC Family Discount to enroll
Pay in Full (Jan–Jun):
1st Child: $700 2nd Child: $670 3rd+ Child: $640
Payment Plan (2 pay periods):
Pay Period 1: January through March – due no later than January 13, 2026
1st Child: $365 2nd: $355 3rd+: $345
Pay Period 2: April through June – due no later than Apr 20, 2026
1st Child: $365 2nd: $355 3rd+: $345
Programs for 16 and older
(all ages welcome!)
Freedom is the Future
Designed for individuals in the U.S. looking to better understand the Palestinian liberation movement, this introductory course focuses on understanding your place in the struggle and will offer an overview of Palestinian history and culture, how to counter opposition, and how Palestine intersects with other social justice movements. The class will end with a sharing of personal reflections to showcase all that students learned from the course and how each participant can get involved in furthering Palestinian freedom.
Min capacity: 10 registrants
Max capacity: 35 registrants
Session length: 6 weeks
Program Schedule (virtually):
Tuesdays from 7 pm to 9 pm
Pricing is $100/participant, but with PACC family discount it’s FREE (If you need a financial aid discount, please email BBsharat@paccusa.org)
Women’s Dabka
(Taught by Al-Awda Dabka Group)
Min capacity: 3 registrants
Max capacity: 12 registrants
Session length: 6 weeks
Program Schedule (Choose one):
Saturdays from 10 am to 11 am
Saturdays from 11 am to 12 pm
Tuesdays from 7 pm to 8 pm
Pricing is $85/participant, but with PACC family discount it’s $60/participant Babysitting is offered upon request and is sponsored by IRUSA
Strength and Mobility (Ladies Only)
Min capacity: 3 registrants
Max capacity: 15 registrants
Session length: 6 weeks
Program Schedule (Choose one):
Wednesdays from 6 pm to 7 pm
Fridays from 10 am to 11 am
Pricing is FREE and sponsored by Islamic Relief
Babysitting is offered upon request and is sponsored by IRUSA
Sewing
Min capacity: 3 registrants
Max capacity: 8 registrants
Session length: 6 weeks
Program Schedule (Choose one):
Wednesdays from 11 am to 1 pm
Sundays from 10 am to 12 pm
Pricing is $135/participant, but with PACC Family Discount it’s $110/participant
In-Person Arabic Conversation
Min capacity: 4 registrants
Max capacity: 12 registrants
Session length: 6 weeks
Program Schedule (Choose one):
Sundays from 9 am to 11 am
Thursdays from 6 pm to 8 pm
Pricing is FREE and sponsored by Islamic Relief
Babysitting is offered upon request and is sponsored by IRUSA
Citizenship Class
Min capacity: 4 registrants
Max capacity: 12 registrants
Session length: 6 weeks
Program Schedule:
Saturdays from 12 pm to 2 pm (in-person)
Pricing is FREE and sponsored by NJ State Bar Foundation
Babysitting is offered upon request and is sponsored by NJ State Bar Foundation
English Conversation
Min capacity: 4 registrants
Max capacity: 12 registrants
Session length: 6 weeks
Program Schedule (Choose one):
Saturdays from 10 am to 12 pm (in-person)
Wednesdays from 6 pm to 8 pm (virtually)
Pricing is FREE and sponsored by NJ State Bar Foundation
Babysitting is offered upon request and is sponsored by NJ State Bar Foundation
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