Discover the joy of the outdoors, build fundamental movement, and connect with nature and community.

Hijabi Ballers is proud to partner with The Pine Project to bring you Rooted in Play—a special 11-week outdoor nature and movement program designed for mothers, female caregivers, and their children.

In a world filled with screens, children need unstructured time to explore, move, and build a lasting relationship with the natural world. Rooted in Play brings families together in the forest to foster outdoor exploration, active physical play, and sisterhood. Through guided nature walks, tracking local plants and wildlife, and storytelling, mothers and caregivers will gain practical naturalist skills and mentoring techniques to confidently facilitate outdoor movement for years to come.

This program also provides a warm, culturally safe space for Muslim families to share faith-based reflections on nature, connect with one another, and build lasting friendships.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Child-Focused Activities: Active games, nature discovery, creative outdoor play, and fundamental movement skill-building.

• Caregiver Empowerment: Learn practical mentoring techniques and nature-based facilitation to keep your family active outdoors year-round.

• Whole-Family Bonding: Shared group exploration that strengthens family connections and fosters a deep love for nature.

• Faith & Community: A welcoming space to reflect, share experiences, and build community with other Muslim mothers and families.

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Dates: Friday mornings, November 2026 – February 2027 (11 sessions total; two-week winter break in late December, concluding before Ramadan).

• Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

• Location: E.T. Seton Park, 73 Thorncliffe Park Dr, East York, ON, M4H 1L4 (Exact park meeting point will be shared directly with confirmed participants).

• Eligibility: Open to mothers and primary female adult caregivers. Children of all genders and ages are welcome! No limit on the number of children per family.

• Facilitation: Led by experienced outdoor educators from The Pine Project alongside Amreen Kadwa from Hijabi Ballers.

• Weather & Attire: Programs run rain, snow, or shine! Dress in weather-appropriate layers, waterproof boots/footwear, and warm outerwear.

• Program Fee: $50 per adult for the entire 11-week program (Kids attend completely free! Financial assistance is gladly available upon request).

PROGRAM SCHEDULE (11 WEEKS)

Fall 2026:

• Friday, November 6

• Friday, November 13

• Friday, November 20

• Friday, November 27

• Friday, December 4

• Friday, December 11

Winter 2027:

• Friday, January 8

• Friday, January 15

• Friday, January 22

• Friday, January 29

• Friday, February 5

Note: Because this cohort is designed to build deep relationships and familiarity, families are asked to commit to attending all 11 sessions.

PROGRAM FEE & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

• Fee: $50 total per adult for the entire 11-week program.

• Children: Free (no cap on number of children per family).

• Financial Support: Cost will never be a barrier to participation. Full and partial financial subsidies are available upon request by emailing programs@hijabiballers.com.

HOW TO REGISTER

Spots are strictly limited to ensure an intimate group dynamic.

1. Email Your Interest: Send an email to programs@hijabiballers.com letting us know you want to join and how many adults and children will be in your family group.

2. Complete the Form: Our team will reply with the direct registration form link.

3. Confirm Payment: E-transfer the $50 adult program fee to info@hijabiballers.com and confirm your payment details within the form.