Summer sensation

“Summer sensation”

Sun.Star Davao, March 20, 2010

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 22-26/8-11am

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)

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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 10am-12nn, 1-6pm, 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

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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/9-11am or 130-330pm

FEE: P4,500 inclusive of snacks and materials

CONTACT: ANGELS AT WORK, N. Torres cor. Vinzon Sts., Bo. Obrero, D.C./Tel. 2250208

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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/10-1130am

FEE: P5,000

CONTACT: TENDER YEARS, #7 Gemini St., Dona Vicenta Vill., D.C./Tel. 2244884

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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/8:30am-10am

COURSE: Drawing and Painting (Elementary and High School)

SCHEDULE: Mon-Sat/1030am-12nn or 130pm-3pm

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

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ONE-STOP SHOP

WHAT: Music and Movement, Arts and Crafts, Storytelling and Fingerplays

COURSE: Art ‘N Move for 1.7-3.7 yrs.old

SCHEDULE: April 12-May 7/Mon-Fri/9-11am

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/9-1130am

COURSE: Amazing Adventures in the Backyard (Summer Camp)

SCHEDULE: April 26-May 7/Mon-Fri/9-1130am

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

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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.

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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 830am and 630pm (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

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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, 8-9am,9-10am,10-11am,11am-12nn, 1-2pm, 2-3pm, 3-4pm, 4-5pm, 5-6pm

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

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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

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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

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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

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DANCE AND THEATER

WHAT: Summer Dance Workshop 2010

DATE: April 5-May 20, 2010

COURSE: Classical Ballet (3 yrs. old and above)

SCHEDULE: MWF: 9-10am/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 FEES: P2, 800

COURSE: Hip-Hop (for kids and teens)

SCHEDULE: TThS/1-2pm

REGISTRATION: P500 (for new students)

MONTHLY FEE: P1,000

RECITAL FEE: P1,000

COURSE: Jazz (for kids, teens and adults)

SCHEDULE: TThS (3x a week)/3-4pm (kids); 4-5pm (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/5-6pm-Basic Beginners; TTh/5-6pm-Level I-Beginners; 6-7pm 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 FEES: P2,800

OTHER COURSE: Guitar, Voice Lessons, Organ and Visual Arts

SCHEDULE/FEE: Available upon request

CONTACT: ROYECA SCHOOL OF BALLET, Valencia Compound, Jacinto Ext., Arellano, D.C./Tel. 2274228

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WHAT: Jazz and Hip Hop

SCHEDULE: Mon-Sat/1030am-12nn

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

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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

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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/8:30am-10am

COURSE: Speech Progress (High School)

SCHEDULE: Mon-Sat/1030am-12nn

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

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WHAT: Multi-Sensory Reading for ages 4-6 yrs. old

SCHEDULE: April 19-May 14/MWF/2-330pm (12 sessions)

FEE: P3,000

CONTACT: TENDER YEARS, #7 Gemini St., Dona Vicenta Vill., D.C./Tel. 2244884

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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/930-1130am

FEE: P1,800 per batch

CONTACT: TENDER YEARS, #7 Gemini St., Dona Vicenta Vill., D.C./Tel. 2244884

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WHAT: The 5^th 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/8am-12nn: 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.

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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

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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

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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 6am-5pm.

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WHAT: Davao City Red Cross’ Learn to Swim Program

SCHEDULE: 1^st batch starts on April 5 (until May 28)/Mon-Fri/8-10am/3-5pm or 6-8pm

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

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WHAT: Basic Swimming Course

SCHEDULE: Kids-MF 3-4pm/430-530pm; Adults-MF 6-7am/730-830am/6-7pm/730-830pm/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-3-5pm; Adults-530-730pm

FEE: P3,5000 (5 sessions of 2 hours each. Total of 10 hrs.)

CONTACT: HOLIDAY GYM AND SPA, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041

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WHAT : Taekwondo Summer Clinic

SCHEDULE: Starts April 6/TTHS/4-530pm 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

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WHAT : Badminton Clinic for ages 5-16 yrs. old

SCHEDULE: MWF/ 10am-12nn/TTH/2-4pm; 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

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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

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More summer activities in next week’s issue! If you wish to be included in the 2^nd 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.