PACC's Annual 2025-2026 & Winter 2026 Community Programs Booklet

WINTER 2026

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS BOOKLET paccusa.org

(973)253-6145

388 Lakeview Ave Clifton, NJ 07011

Winter Program 2026

Welcome to the Palestinian American Community Center Winter 2026 Community Programs Booklet

973-253-6145 388 Lakeview Ave Clifton, NJ 07011

paccusa.org info@paccusa.org

Winter Program 2026

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PACC's Commitment

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PACC Family Discount

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Winter 2026 Session Schedule

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3 to 6-year-old Programming

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7 to 10-year-old Programming

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10 to 16-year-old Programming

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16 and Up - Programming for Adults

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Winter Program 2026

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.

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Winter Program 2026

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!

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Winter Program 2026

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

Not finding a class that works for you?

Check out our Private Classes at www.paccusa.org/privateclass Questions?

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Winter Program 2026

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

Preschool Dabka (Ages 3 & 4 years old)

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

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Winter Program 2026

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

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Winter Program 2026

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

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Winter Program 2026

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

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Winter Program 2026

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

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Winter Program 2026

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

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Winter Program 2026

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

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Winter Program 2026

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

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Winter Program 2026

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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