SUMMER, summer, summer...oh, how I love summer!
Aside from reclaiming my `me time' after work (yey, tutor break!), no one is more excited about summer than my kids who always look forward to enrolling in activities that they love.
An important rule that I always remember is to let my children choose the workshops that they like. I do not impose. I just let them be. After all, that's what summer should be.fun and memorable!
I invite you to take your pick from my personal compilation of this year's Davao City Kiddie Summer Workshops.
Another list will be available next issue (March 27).
Daily Vacation Bible School
What: Daily Vacation Bible School with the theme "Power Lab" for children ages 4 to 12 yrs. old
Schedule: March 22-26/8-11 a.m.
Fee: P50 inclusive of ID, crafts, picture and other surprises
Contact: Davao Evangelical Church, Villamor St., Jacinto Ext., D.C./Tels. 2213115/2276421 (Look for Evelyn Cang or Aris Blas)
Arts and Crafts
What: Art Program
Course: Arts and Crafts
Schedule: 7 sessions/1 hour per session
Course: Craft and Clay
Schedule: 12 sessions/1 hour per session
Course: Clay
Schedule: 6 sessions (1 box clay) and 12 sessions (2 boxes clay)
*Note: Each course can be availed from Mon. to Sat. starting at 10 a.m.-12 noon, 1-6 p.m., hourly time slot.
Fee: Available upon request
Contact: Global Arts (Davao Branch), 301 E. Palma Gil St., Bo. Obrero, D.C. (inside Le Vivre Furniture Compound)/Tel. 2219980
What: An "Arts"-y and "Crafts"-y Summer/Let's Get Ready to Read and Write for ages 2-5 yrs. old
Schedule: April 5-30; May 3-28/M-F/9-11 a.m. or 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Fee: P4,500 inclusive of snacks and materials
Contact: Angels at Work, N. Torres cor. Vinzon Sts., Bo. Obrero, D.C./Tel. 2250208
What: Amazing Art (Playing art from Korea) by Jin Young Kang for ages 2-7 yrs. old
Schedule: April 19-May 21/15 sessions/MWF/10-11:30 a.m.
Fee: P5,000
Contact: Tender Years, #7 Gemini St., Dona Vicenta Vill., D.C./Tel. 2244884
What: Summer Arts Workshop
Date: Batch 1 (April 5-17); Batch 2 (April 19-May 1); and Batch 3 (May 3-15)
Course: Arts and Crafts (Preschooler)
Schedule: Mon-Sat/8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.
Course: Drawing and Painting (Elementary and High School)
Schedule: Mon-Sat/10:30 a.m.-12 noon or 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
Course: Martial Arts (Muay Thai)
Schedule: Mon-Sat/2:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
Fee: Available upon request
Contact: Jhine’s Music and Art Center Phils., Door 3, Bellefran Arcade, E. Palma Gil St., Obrero/Tel. 2221828 or Doors 6&7, Ground 4, Lua Bldg., Gen. McArthur, Matina, D.C./Tel. 2990082; Website: www.jhinemusicandarts.com
One Stop Shop
What: Music and Movement, Arts and Crafts, Storytelling and Fingerplays
Course: Art `N Move for 1.7-3.7 years old
Schedule: April 12-May 7/Mon-Fri/9-11 a.m.
Fee: P4,500 (monthly), P1,400 (weekly) and P300 (daily)
Course: Little Spoons and Forks plus the Magic Words (Baking and Cooking) for ages 3.8-6 yrs. old.
Schedule: April 12-23/Mon-Fri/9-11:30 a.m.
Course: Amazing Adventures in the Backyard (Summer Camp)
Schedule: April 26-May 7/Mon-Fri/9-11:30 a.m.
Fee: P5,000 (monthly), P1,600 (weekly) and P400 (daily)
Contact: Bridge and Play Educare Center, Orchid St., Juna Subd., Matina, D.C./Tel. 2992569
What: Creative Arts Summer Workshop featuring the Association of Creative Artists, Inc. and Voice Work
Date: April 12-May 22, 2010
Course: Classical Ballet
Fee: P3,500
Course: Jazz
Fee: P3,500
Course: Theater Arts (Storytelling, Acting and Movements)
Fee: P3,5,000
Course: Visual Arts (Painting, Creating, etc.)
Fee: P3,5,000
Course: Reading and Speech Craft (Public Speaking)
Fee: P3,5,000
Course: Voice Lessons (Pop/Theater)
Fee: P4,000
Course: Guitar/Piano Lessons
Fee: P3,500 each
Schedule: Available upon request
*Note: Any two subjects except voice P4,500 and any subject plus voice lessons P5,000.
Inclusions: Creative Arts subject (12 meetings); Practical Life Application classes (12 meetings); Practical Life Application Group Meetings; Summer Workshop T-shirt; Framed Workshop Completion Certificate; Individual and Class Pictorial and Summer Workshop Production (Musical Show)
Contact: Montessori Children House of Davao City, Avenida Santos cor Calle Kamagong St., Nova Tierra, Lanang, Davao City/Tel. 3030515; cellphone numbers (0918)3835637.
Music
What: Music Lessons in Voice, Guitar, Drums, Organ and Piano for ages 5 yrs. old and above
Schedule: All-year round/M-S/12 sessions (1 hr. each)/Between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (schedule per lesson available upon request)
Fee: P5,050 for organ, voice and guitar lessons; P4,900 piano lessons with recital; fee inclusive of registration and miscellaneous expenses and use of musical instrument
Contact: Yamaha School of Music, Door 2, YL Building, J.P. Laurel Ave., Bajada, D.C./Tel. 2214056
What: Music lessons (Piano, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Voice, Drums, Violin, Saxophone, Clarinet and Flute)
Schedule: Choose your own sked (1-3 sessions a week, 1hr/per session) Mon-Sat, 8-9 a.m.,9-10 a.m.,10-11 a.m.,11 a.m.-12 noon, 1-2 p.m., 2-3 p.m., 3-4 p.m., 4-5 p.m., 5-6 p.m.
Fee: Available upon request
Contact: Jhine’s Music and Art Center Phils., Door 3, Bellefran Arcade, E. Palma Gil St., Obrero/Tel. 2221828 or Doors 6&7, Ground 4, Lua Bldg., Gen. McArthur, Matina, D.C./Tel. 2990082; Website: www.jhinemusicandarts.com
Family Camp
What: Family Camp by Kidventures for parents and children ages 2-12 yrs. old
Description: A great Get-Away activity for kids...and parents too! Family camp is a unique chance for parents and children to deepen their bonds in an environment far from the hustle and responsibilities of home and work. The whole family can enjoy this 3day/2night outdoor program which involves team building, camp fires, games, and other activities.
Schedule/Fee: Available upon request
Contact: Tender years, #7 Gemini St., Dona Vicenta Vill., D.C./Tel. 2244884
Culinary Arts
What: Summer Baking and Cooking Workshop
Schedule: April 5-17 (Batch 1); April 19-April 30 (Batch 2); and May 3-15 (Batch 3), 2-4pm/MWF: Basic Baking and Decorating for kids 6 to 10 yrs. old/TThS: Baking and Cooking for kids 10 to 16 yrs. old
Fee: P3,500 for 6 sessions, inclusive of ingredients, apron and baking kit
Contact: Baby Cakes, Values School Bldg., Marfori Heights Subd./Tel. 3031318
What: Kiddie Chefs by Chef Bullet for 6-12 yrs. old
Schedule: April 19-May 21/15 sessions/MWF/2-4pm
Fee: P5,000
Contact: Tender Years, #7 Gemini St., Dona Vicenta Vill., D.C./Tel. 2244884
Dance and Theater
What: Summer Dance Workshop 2010
Date: April 5-May 20, 2010
Course: Classical Ballet (3 yrs. old and above)
Schedule: MWF: 9-10 a.m./Baby Class (3-5 yrs.old); 10-11am/Level I & II (6-9 yrs.old); 11am-1230nn/Level III, Intermediate/Advanced (10 yrs.old and above. Note: toe shoes already)
Registration: P500 (for new students)
Monthly Fee: P1, 000
Recital Production Fee: P2, 800
Course: Hip-Hop (for kids and teens)
Schedule: TThS/1-2 p.m.
Registration: P500 (for new students)
Monthly Fee: P1,000
Recital Fee: P1,000
Course: Jazz (for kids, teens and adults)
Schedule: T/Th/S (3x a week)/3-4pm (kids); 4-5 p.m. (teens and adults)
Registration: P500 (for new students)
Monthly fee: P1,000
Recital fee: P1,000
Course: Belly Dancing (for teens and adults)
Schedule: MF/5-6 p.m.-Basic Beginners; TTh/5-6 p.m.-Level I-Beginners; 6-7 p.m. Level II-Advanced
Registration: P500
Monthly Fee: P1,000
Recital Fee: P1,000
What: Theater Acting (for kids and teens)
Schedule: TThS/10am-12nn
Summer fee: P2,800
Other courses: Guitar, Voice Lessons, Organ and Visual Arts
Schedule: Available upon request
Contact: Royeca School of Ballet, Valencia Compound, Jacinto Ext., Arellano, D.C.
What: Jazz and Hip Hop
Schedule: Mon-Sat/10:30 a.m.-12 noon
Fee: Available upon request
Contact: Jhine’s Music and Art Center Phils., Door 3, Bellefran Arcade, E. Palma Gil St., Obrero/Tel. 2221828 or Doors 6&7, Ground 4, Lua Bldg., Gen. McArthur, Matina, D.C./Tel. 2990082; Website: www.jhinemusicandarts.com
What: LCB Summer Dance Workshop featuring "The Great White Way 2" as culminating recital on May 22
Schedule: April 5-May 22, 2010
Courses offered: For kids and teens-ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, acting and voice; For adults-belly dancing, jazz and tap.
Fees: Rates for kids and teens-P3,500 + P200 registration fee for just 1 dance/for adults-P1,200 + P200 registration fee. Also offers package deal of P7,000 + P200 registration fee for four dances, acting and voice. No recital fee but students are given allocation of 10 tickets each for matinee and gala recital show (considered sold).
Contact: LCB Performing Arts Center Foundation, Inc., 48 Villamor St., Bo. Obrero, D.C./Tel.2225205
Summer Enrichment Program
What: Speech Classes for Elementary and High School
Date: Batch 1 (April 5-17); Batch 2 (April 19-May 1); and Batch 3 (May 3-15)
Course: Speech Progress (Elementary)
Schedule: Mon-Sat/8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.
Course: Speech Progress (High School)
Schedule: Mon-Sat/10:30 a.m.-12 noon
Fee: Available upon request
Contact: Jhine’s Music and Art Center Phils., Door 3, Bellefran Arcade, E. Palma Gil St., Obrero/Tel. 2221828 or Doors 6&7, Ground 4, Lua Bldg., Gen. McArthur, Matina, D.C./Tel. 2990082; Website: www.jhinemusicandarts.com
What: Multi-Sensory Reading for ages 4-6 yrs. old
Schedule: April 19-May 14/MWF/2-3:30 p.m. (12 sessions)
Fee: P3,000
Contact: Tender Years, #7 Gemini St., Dona Vicenta Vill., D.C./Tel. 2244884
What: Kiddie Fun Time (Arts and Crafts, Storytelling, Music and Movement, Free Play, etc.) for ages 2-3 yrs. old
Schedule: 5 sessions each for 5 batches: April 12-16/April 19-23/April 26-April 30/ May 3-7/May 10-14/M-F/9:30-11:30 a.m.
Fee: P1,800 per batch
Contact: Tender Years, #7 Gemini St., Dona Vicenta Vill., D.C./Tel. 2244884
What: The 5th Annual Abba's Orchard Summer Camp Workshop for ages 3-6 yrs.old and 7-12 yrs. old
Schedule: April 12-30/May 3-22/Mon-Sat/8 a.m.-12 noon: Activities include 1) Montessori Aided Reinforcement in English (M.A.R.I.E.), 2) Montessori Aided Reinforcement in Arithmetic (M.A.R.I.A.), 3) Painting and 4) Values Formation Education (bible stories, arts and crafts, food preparation, songs and dances and games)
Fee: P3,500 (Casa) and P4,000 (Elementary)
Contact: Abba’s Orchard, #88 Rustico Cabaguio St., Obrero, D.C./Tel. 2211151. Look for Ms. Aleli or Ms. Marianne.
Kiddie Crew
What: McDonald's Kiddie Crew Workshop for ages 6 to 12 years old
Registration: Registration forms available at McDonald's branches
Schedule: April 5-May 14, 2010/ Please visit the McDonald's branches for more information
Fee: P650 inclusive of meals, uniform and graduation fee
Venues: McDonald’s Bajada, J.P. Laurel Ave., D.C./Tel. 2216676; McDonald’s Victoria Plaza/Tel. 2216684; McDonald’s Shoemart, Matina, D.C./Tel. 2977048
Sports
What: Davao Milo Summer Table Tennis Clinic
Date: April 5-16, 2010
Schedule/fee: Available upon request
Venue: Davao Electrical Sales Table Tennis Sports Center, Rosa Sans St., Bo. Obrero, D.C.
Contact: Dr. Louie Metran, cellphone no. (0917)4301957; VIC CALANAS, cellphone no. (0921)9669985
What: Be a Future Equestrian (Basic Riding, Dressage and Show Jumping) for ages 7 to 77 years old
Schedule: 5 lessons at 45 minutes each lesson
Fee: P2,500 inclusive of the use of horse and accessories
Contact: Marina Park Stables, Matina Aplaya, D.C./Tel. 2978213 (Venus)
*Note: Students should wear helmet, long sleeve shirt, long pants and boots or rubber shoes. You may also rent horses for P150 (30 mins.) or P300 (1 hour) anytime, from 6 a.m.-5 p.m.
What: Davao City Red Cross' Learn to Swim Program
Schedule: 1st batch starts on April 5 (until May 28)/Mon-Fri/8-10 a.m./3-5 p.m. or 6-8 p.m.
Venue: Swimzone, 1st Street Guadalupe Village, Lanang, D.C.; Garden Oases, Porras St., Bo. Obrero; LS Properties, Juna Subd., D.C. and Arturo's Bed and Dine, Palm Village, D.C.
Fee: P700 (exclusive of pool fee)
Contact: Davao City Red Cross/Tel. 2276650/2240217
What: Basic Swimming Course
Schedule: Kids-MF 3-4 p.m./4:30-5:30 p.m.; Adults-MF 6-7 a.m./7:30-8:30 a.m./6-7 p.m./7:30-8:30 p.m./March 18-March 31 (Batch 1); April 5-April 17 (Batch 2); April 19-May 1 (Batch 3); May 3-May 15 (Batch 4) and May 17-May 29 (Batch 5). Batch should have at least minimum of 5 students for it to be held as scheduled.
Fee: P2,500 (10 lessons plus 2 free pool passes)
Course: Advanced Swimming Course
Schedule: Sat and Sun: Kids-3-5 p.m.; Adults-5:30-7:30 p.m.
Fee: P3,5000 (5 sessions of 2 hours each. Total of 10 hrs.)
Contact: Holiday Gym and Spa, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041
What: Taekwondo Summer Clinic
Schedule: Starts April 6/TTHS/4-5:30 p.m.
Fee: New Students-P3,500 Summer Package for 2 months (inclusive of lifetime membership-Phil. Taekwondo Association; old students-P2,500 (2 mos. package)
Contact: Holiday Gym and Spa, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041
What : Badminton Clinic for ages 5-16 yrs. old
Schedule: MWF/ 10 a.m.-12 noon/TTH/2-4 p.m.; Batch 1 (April 5-16); Batch 2 (April 19-30); Batch 3 (May 3-14); Batch 4 (May 17-28)
Fee: P1,500
Contact: Holiday Gym and Spa, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041
What: Basketball Summer Clinic under Coach Arvin Bonleon for kids ages 7-13 yrs.old
Schedule: Starts March 22 for the first batch/6 sessions/MWF/2-4pm
Fee: P1,800 inclusive of 1 basketball and 1 shirt
Contact: Holiday Gym and Spa, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041
More summer activities in next week's issue! If you wish to be included in the 2nd part of my summer list, please e-mail me the details at mom.about.town.dvo@gmail.com on or before March 23, 2010. Visit www.momabouttowndavao.blogspot.com