Program Overview

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Cooking Class photo

Classes are held every weekday for four hours daily. Students also take part in a variety of cultural activities. These weekly activities include:

  • Cultural Presentations
  • Conversation Tables
  • Movie Screenings
  • Cooking Classes

These activities are mandatory and count towards the student's overall grade. There are additional activities throughout the summer that are not required but students are highly encouraged to attend in order to gain deeper insight into the languages and cultures of the Muslim world. In the past, these optional activities have included: 

  • Arabic calligraphy workshop
  • Ramadan Iftar
  • Henna Tattoo Workshop
  • Arabic-Style Guitar Workshop
  • Central Illinois Mosque & Islamic Center Field Trip

SILMW activities

Weekly Schedule Overview 2026

 9-10:50am11:15-11:45am12-1:50pm2-3:00pm3-4:00pm
MonLanguage ClassCultural PresentationsLanguage Class     --     --
TuesLanguage class     --Language ClassConversation Table     --
WedLanguage Class     --Language ClassMovie ScreeningMovie Screening
ThursLanguage Class     --Language ClassCooking ClassCooking Class
FridLanguage Class     --Language Class     --     --

For a more detailed Calendar View of 2026 click here.
For a more detailed Table View of 2026 SILMW click here.