WE ARE THE
AMANAH
OUTSIDERS.
Nurturing curiosity through uninterrupted free play in nature.
We reflect We create We explore
We reflect We create We explore
Everyone belongs outside.
Nature is healing as much as it is communal; it is grounding as much as it is exhilarating; it empowers and sustains. Nature is a gift that inspires us to care for our environment, community, and self.
We curate spaces of belonging for all as we gather, explore, and create in the outdoors.
EVENTS
Our Story
MOTHERS OF COLOR, FINDING WONDER IN THE ORDINARY.
As mothers of color we saw the lack of opportunity for our children to engage with nature wholistically encompassing who they are.
We created Amanah Outsiders, to provide families of color the opportunity to find wonder in the ordinary, to slow down, and connect with self and with one another outdoors.
OUR TEAM
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Naadiya is a former ICU nurse turned homeschooling mom and science educator. She is the mother of 3 energetic and curious boys who love nature as much as she does.
Loves: camping, hiking, splashing in puddles, taking school outside, painting, loom-knitting, flipping items she buys at thrift stores
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Dr. Nama is a community educator whose work promotes creativity, healing, justice, and curious compassion in people of all ages. She pulls from her anthropological background to facilitate a wide variety of learning environments. She is a mother of two wildflowers who introduced her to the nourishing qualities of nature.
Loves: creating herbal concoctions, art-making, reading, gardening.
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Tahiyaa works as a people leader, and enjoys building successful teams. She is a mom of two, who is passionate about providing access to the outdoors and nature to children of color. She joined Amanah Outsiders after volunteering during both summer camps and counselor training.
Loves: reading, baking, crafting.
Got Questions? Here's a list
Got more questions, let us know below!
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They are free unless otherwise specified.
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Yourselves; leave the toys and devices at home. We want to be fully present and immersed in our nature experience. We also suggest packing water and snack.
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None, we choose trails for beginners and families.
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Reach out if interested, we’ll do a vibe check!
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We welcome all ages, especially for our family hikes. If an event has an age restriction, it's there for a reason.
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It depends on the weather; check the temperature and wind, see if it's raining or snowing. When in doubt, layer up!
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We’ll still be there… doing our rain Sunnahs.
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Yes! We love working with folks who care about young people, believe in collective healing, and enjoy coalition building. Let’s dream together!
SHOP AMANAH GEAR
CONTACT
OUR TEAM
Let us know if you wanna chat, we love to talk about all the things.
Camp will be July 8th-July 31st
Amanah Summer Camp offers an immersive camp experience for children ages 5–10, where they learn, play, and create in the outdoors. Our summer camp is held on the traditional territories of the Miami indigenous peoples, and exhibits mounds from peoples of Adena culture.
Camp will be in July 2024, and registration will open in May.