The power of summer

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“The power of summer”

Sun.Star Davao, March 23, 2013

Summer has the power to help us relax, enjoy and reflect. It also has the power to empower us when we learn life skills and passions such as cooking, sports, music, arts, dance and more.

Let us embrace the myriad of experiences that summer has to offer! Explore places, write a journal, discover a new hobby, reconnect with old friends and make new ones. Keep yourself busy because as a famous quote goes, “An idle mind is the devil’s playground”.

I proudly present to you my personal compilation of Davao City’s Kiddie Summer Workshops (Year 6)!

ARTS AND CRAFTS

WHAT: Art Program

COURSES OFFERED: Foundation, Basic, Intermediate Level (Oil Pastel and Color Pencil); Advanced Course--Drawing and Sketching; Illustration & Painting-Poster Color and Water Color; Painting (Poster Color and Water Color); Clay and Craft; Cartoon or Comic; and Acrylic Painting

SCHEDULE: Available all year round; Mon-Sat/9am-6pm/Number of lessons: (Choose between 8-12-24-28 lessons) 1hr/lesson

FEE: Available upon request. Free trial available

CONTACT: GLOBALART (DAVAO BRANCH), 301 E. Palma Gil St., Bo. Obrero, D.C. (inside Le Vivre Furniture Compound). Tel. 2219980; and 2nd floor La Cima Building (beside Water District), Matina, D.C., Tel. 2865399

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WHAT: Basic and Advanced Painting Techniques with UP Fine Arts Teacher Neil Javier

SCHEDULE: April 8-20, 2013; May 6-18/M-S/9am-12nn or 2-5pm (with two outdoor sessions)

FEE: P2,995 inclusive of art materials

CONTACT: GENLUNA GALLERY, Davao Medical School Drive, Bajada, D.C./ Tel. 2262104; (0939)5978510

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WHAT: Arts and Crafts for ages 2 – 3.5 yrs. old

SCHEDULE: April 8-May 10, 2013; M-F/9-11am

FEE: P6,000 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: Kiddie Fun Time for 1.5-3 yrs. old

SCHEDULE: M-F; 10am-12nn/April 8-12; April 15-19; April 22-26; April 29-May 3, 2013

FEE: P1,800 for 5 sessions

WHAT: Kiddie Fun Art for 3.5-7 yrs. old

SCHEDULE: M-F; 10am-12nn/April 8-19/April 22-May 3/10am-12nn

FEE: P3,500 (10 sessions); 2 hours P400/session

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

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WHAT:  Fashion Arts and Crafts Summer 2013 Workshops for Kids and Teens

COURSE: Fashionista Lookbook; Fashionista Drawing; Arts and Crafts Camp; Fashion Stylista; Photo Shoot and Video Making; and 12 Days of Fashion

WHAT: FIDA Summer 2013 Workshops for Teens and Adults

COURSE: Sewing Basics; Pattern Making Basics; Couture Embellishments; Bag Design and Bag Making Combo; and Basic Makeup

SCHEDULE/FEE: Available upon request

CONTACT:  FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN AND ARTS (FIDA), Patio Valencia Compound, Jacinto Ext., D.C./Tel. 2853404/(0922)8119696

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WHAT:  Art workshop for ages 5-12 yrs. old/12 yrs.old and above

SCHEDULE: Batch 1: April 15-27/Batch 2: May 6-17/M-F/10 sessions/9-11am

FEE: P2,000

CONTACT: FORD ACADEMY OF THE ARTS INC., Ladislawa Ave., Buhangin, D.C./Tel. 2271096/Fax 2241835

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ONE-STOP SHOP

WHAT: Summer Arts Workshop

COURSE: Drawing and Painting (Beginners and Advanced)

SCHEDULE: M-S (12 sessions)/9:30-10:30 a.m.; 11am-12nn

FEE: P4,800 inclusive of materials

COURSE: Jazz and Hip Hop

SCHEDULE: M-S (12 sessions)/9:30-10:30 a.m.; 11am-12nn

FEE: P2,980

COURSE: Martial Arts

SCHEDULE: M-S (12 sessions)/130-300pm

FEE: P2,980

CONTACT: JHINE’S MUSIC AND ART CENTER PHILS., Door 7, Peter Carriedo Bldg. J.P. Laurel Avenue, Bajada Davao City/Tel. 222-1828(Bajada)/299-0082(Matina). Website: www.jhinemusicandarts.com

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WHAT: Various Summer Programs for Kids and Adults

• Teens’ Poise, Personality and Modelling (for ages 8-18 yrs.old)
• Powerful Speech for Elementary, High School, College and Professionals
• English Proficiency Tutorials
• Theater Arts (Acting, Singing and Dancing)

SCHEDULE/FEE: Available upon request

CONTACT: JOJI ILAGAN CAREER CENTRE FOUNDATION, INC.,  Chavez St., D.C./Tels. 2275602/2263783/2210315

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WHAT: Various Summer Programs for Kids & Moms

• Beginners’ Mandarin (3-6 yrs.old)
• Math and Science Fusion (3-6 yrs. old)
• Reading Blast (3.6-5.5 yrs. old)
• Toddlers’ Exploration (1.6-2.5 yrs. old)
• Fun Phonics I (2.6-3.5 yrs. old)
• Jiu Jitsu (3-8 yrs. old)
• Little Charmers (3-8 yrs. old)
• Dance Fusion (3-8 yrs. old)
• Tumby’s Kiddie Chef (3.5-8 yrs. old)
• Little Crafty Hands (4-8 yrs. old)
• Gym Babes (6 mos.-walking)
• Play Phonics (walking-2 yrs. old)

SCHEDULE/FEE: Available upon request

CONTACT: TUMBLE TOTS, Araullo-Mabini Sts., D.C./Tel.2251847 or 3052255

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 MUSIC

WHAT: Music lessons (Piano, Keyboard, Voice, Violin, Drums, Acoustic, Guitar, Classical Guitar, Electric & Bass Guitar, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone)

SCHEDULE: Choose the day and time of your convenience (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 7 Peter Carriedo Bldg. J.P. Laurel Avenue, Bajada Davao City/Tel. 222-1828(Bajada)/299-0082(Matina). Website: www.jhinemusicandarts.com

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WHAT:  Voice lessons

SCHEDULE: 12 sessions (1 hr./session)/Starting April 15/MWF/1-5pm

FEE: P2,800

WHAT:  Piano lessons

SCHEDULE: 12 sessions (1 hr./session)/Starting April 15/MWF/8am-12nn

FEE: P2,800

CONTACT: FORD ACADEMY OF THE ARTS INC., Ladislawa Ave., Buhangin, D.C./Tel. 2271096/Fax 2241835

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WHAT: Music Lessons in Piano, Guitar, Drums, Keyboard, Saxophone, Trumpet, Voice and Violin for 5-18 yrs.old

SCHEDULE: Available all-year round

FEE: Available upon request

WHAT: Voice lessons for 5-16 yrs. old

SCHEDULE: Available all-year round

FEE: P2,800 (10 sessions) with free recording

CONTACT: PATRICK-THE MUSIC STUDIO, Doors 2 & 3, 2^nd floor, Aala Bldg., McArthur Highway cor. Juna Ave., Matina, D.C./Tels. 3008920/(0922)5555678

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WHAT:  Voice Class:  Best for beginners and those who are shy but eager to learn the rudiments of singing for age groups of 7-9; 10-12; 13-15 and 16 up

SCHEDULE: 12 sessions

FEE: P4,000 for kids ages 4-6 yrs.old; P5,000 for teens (Group session)

WHAT:  Musikids:  Music and movement program for children 4-6 years old SCHEDULE: 12 sessions; 2x a week (Group session)

FEE: P3,900

WHAT:  Music Theatre:  A program integrating one-on-one voice lessons, group voice classes and theatre workshops for both grade school and high school students SCHEDULE: 18 sessions

FEE: P7,200

WHAT:  Private Voice:  Go one-on-one with a vocal coach for an intensive and more focused training

SCHEDULE: 12 sessions

FEE: P5,600

WHAT:  Private Piano Or Guitar:  Go one-on-one with a piano or guitar instructors SCHEDULE: 12 sessions

FEE: P5,600

WHAT:  Musicgarten for kids ages 2.5-3.5 yrs. old

SCHEDULE: MWF/15 sessions

FEE: Available upon request

CONTACT: MUSIKADEMY, 209 McArthur's POD, McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City./Tel.297-4542 

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CULINARY ARTS

WHAT: Summer Baking and Cooking Workshop for 5-12 yrs. old

SCHEDULE: Batch 1/MWF/April 8-19/2-4pm (Advanced class); Batch 2/MWF/May 6-17/2-4pm (Advanced); Batch 1/TTHS/April 9-20/2-4pm (Beginners’ Class); Batch 2/TTHS/May 7-18/2-4pm

FEE: P3,500 for 6 sessions, inclusive of  ingredients and materials

CONTACT: BABY CAKES, Values School Bldg., Marfori Heights Subd./Tel. 3031318

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WHAT: 3-Day Baking and Cooking Workshop for ‘Tweens and Teens (11-16 yrs. old)

SCHEDULE: April 24-26/1-5pm

WHAT: 3-Day Baking and Cooking Workshop for Kids (6-10 yrs. old)

SCHEDULE: April 10-12/8am-12nn

FEE:  P3,800 for 3 days, inclusive of all ingredients & materials and recipe hand-outs

CONTACT: GOURMET BITES,  St. Dominic Savio Business and Tech. College, 6/F Dr. 2 Suarez Bldg., 112 Ilustre St., D.C. (fronting Limso Hospital). Tel. 3054237; 3036091.

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DANCE AND THEATER

WHAT:  LCB Summer Dance Workshop featuring “Broadway Musical Montage” as culminating recital on May 19

SCHEDULE: April 1-May 19, 2013

COURSES OFFERED: For kids and teens-ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, acting and voice; For adults-belly dancing, jazz and zumba

FEES: P5,000 for one dance with acting and voice; P9,000 if all dances with acting/voice. No recital fee but students are given allocation of 10 tickets each for matinee and gala recital show (considered sold) worth P3,000.

ALSO OFFERS: Muay Thai/Karate (5 yrs. old & above); Kickboxing (8 yrs. old & above)

FEE: Available upon request

CONTACT: LCB PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOUNDATION, INC.,    48 Villamor St.,, Bo. Obrero,  D.C./Tel.2225205

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WHAT:  Fit 2 Dance Summer Workshop for kids (4-12 yrs. old) and teens (13-19 yrs.old)

DATE: April 11-May 18

COURSE: Hip Hop for Teens and Adults

SCHEDULE: Sat/1-230pm and Sun/10am-1130am

COURSE: Street Jazz for Kids

SCHEDULE: Sat/5-630pm

COURSE: Freestyle Hip Hop

SCHEDULE: Sat/5-630pm

COURSE: Hip Hop for Kids

SCHEDULE: Sat/10-11am

FEE: Available upon request

CONTACT: METRO LIFESTYLE FITNESS CENTER AND SPA,    F. Torres St., D.C./Tel. 2286180 to 82

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WHAT:  Ballet class under the tutelage of Irma Bringas-Aguado following the principles of Royal Academy of Dance

DATE: April 2-May 25, 2013

SCHEDULE: Available upon request

FEE: P4,500 (16 sessions for 2x a week); P5,250 (23 sessions for advanced, 3x a week); P1,400 (Modern Ballet for 7 sessions, open to Ballet 5 and up)

CONTACT:  HOLIDAY GYM AND SPA, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041; Irma Aguado, Tel. 3056342 and cell. No. (0917)7189488

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WHAT:  Summer Dance Workshop 2013

DATE: April 2 - May 22, 2013

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

SCHEDULE:   TTHS: 9-10am/Baby Class (3-4 yrs. old); 10-11am (Primary, 5-6 yrs. old)/11am-12nn (Beginner I, 7-9 yrs. old); 1-230pm (Beg. II & III, 12 yrs.old and up),230-330pm (Advanced Class)

REGISTRATION:   P500 (for new students)

SUMMER FEE: P1,200 (Nursery, Primary and Beg. I); P1,500 (Beg. II & III)

RECITAL PRODUCTION FEES: P3, 800

COURSE: Hip Hop (for kids and teens)

SCHEDULE: TTHS/230-330pm

REGISTRATION: P500  (for new students)

COURSE: Jazz Contemporary for Kids and Teens

SCHEDULE: TTHS/330-430pm

SUMMER FEE: P2,000/RECITAL FEE: P1,500 (with tickets)

RECITAL FEE: P1,000

CONTACT:  ROYECA SCHOOL OF BALLET, Valencia Compound, Jacinto Ext., Arellano, D.C./Tel. No. 227-4228

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WHAT:  Hip Hop Summer Clinic with Bryan Grandeza

DATE: Starts April 1, 2013

SCHEDULE:  (3-7 yrs.old)/MWF/2-3pm

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

FEE: P2,500 (12 sessions)

SCHEDULE: (Boys, 13 yrs. old & above)/TTH/10-1130am; F-4-5pm; (Girls, 13 yrs. old & above)/MW/4-530pm/F-4-5pm

FEE: P1,500 (12 sessions)

CONTACT:  HOLIDAY GYM AND SPA, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041; Irma Aguado, Tel. 3056342 and cell. No. (0917)7189488

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WHAT:  Body Rock Summer Dance Workshop for 12-21 years old

SCHEDULE: April 8-26/M-F

VENUE: Let’s Dance Studio, Jacinto St., fronting Ateneo de Davao University

FEE: P1,500 with T-shirt and certificate

CONTACT:  HANS PULIDO/(0947)8917276

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COMPUTER COURSE

WHAT: Basic Computer Courses for Kids and Teachers

COURSE: CYBER WIZARD (Programming HTML & CSS) for 24 hours

FEE: P5,200 (course fee and registration)

COURSE: MULTIMEDIA WIZARD I (Photoshop & Proshow) for 20 hours

FEE: P4,500 (course fee and registration)

COURSE: MULTIMEDIA WIZARD II (Photoshop & Video Editing) for 20 hrs.

FEE: P4,500 (course fee and registration)

COURSE: ANIMATION WIZARD (Swishmax) for 20 hrs.

FEE: P4,200 (course fee and registration)

COURSE: GRAPHICS WIZARD (Photoshop & Illustrator) for 20 hrs.

FEE: P4,200 (course fee and registration)

COURSE: MS APPs WIZARD (Windows/Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Internet) for 20 hrs.

FEE: P3,600

COURSE: I.T. WIZARD UPGRADE FOR TEACHERS (Windows/Word/Excel/ Powerpoint/Internet) for 24 hours

FEE: P5,200

CONTACT: DELTYX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (former franchise of GENETIC COMPUTER INSTITUTE, 2^nd floor, KS Bldg., Sta. Ana Ave., D.C. (Beside Davao Central High School), Tel. 2244643; 3214427.

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SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

WHAT: Multi-Sensory Reading for 3.5-7 yrs.old This program helps a child to read using more than just one of the senses. It especially uses the sense of touch and movement. This will give the child’s brain tactile and kinetic memories to hold on to, as well as visual and auditory ones.

SCHEDULE: April 8-19/April 22-May 3 (Mon-Fri.), 10am-12nn

FEE: P 3,500 for 12 sessions; 2 hours P400/session

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

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WHAT: Handwriting Without Tears

DATE: Starts April 15

FEE:  Available upon request

CONTACT:  CENTER FOR BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS, Road 7, Doña Vicenta Village, D.C./Tel. 2242188

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WHAT: Tutorial for Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Basic Reading Skills, Writing for Beginners, Basic Math Enhancement Skills, Speech Improvement for 5 years old to high school

SCHEDULE: April 1-22/MWF; April 2-30/TTHS; April 24-May 17/MWF; May 2-28/TTH

FEE: P2,000

CONTACT: SMART READER, #3 Orchid Road, Km. 5, Buhangin, D.C. (back of Petron Station)/Tel. 2251095; (0917)7011516 (Ma-An Coloma)

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WHAT:  Various tutorial classes

SCHEDULE/FEE:  20 sessions/1 hour per day/Starts April 15/Grade School: subjects: English individual tutorial: reg. P300, tuition P1,900 = P2,200; Pre-school individual tutorial: Reading and Math reg. P300, tuition P1,900 = P2,200; Group of 10-15 students, P1,400. Time: 9-11am; 1-3pm(20 days). High school summer classes start April 8. Amount per unit P1,800. Reg. P400

CONTACT: FORD ACADEMY OF THE ARTS INC., Ladislawa Ave., Buhangin, D.C./Tel. 2271096/Fax 2241835

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WHAT: Let’s Get Ready to Read and Write for ages 3.5-4.5 yrs. old

SCHEDULE: April 8-May 10/M-F/9-11am

FEE: P6,000 inclusive of snacks and materials

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

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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 1-May 31, 2013/Please visit the McDonald’s branches for more information

FEE: P550 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; MCDONALD’S ABREEZA

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 SPORTS

WHAT: Milo Sports Clinic

DATE: April 8-19, 2013

VENUE/SPORTS: Rancho Palos Verdes, Diversion Road, DC/Badminton/Table Tennis/Taekwondo/Volleyball/Chess

FEE: Available upon request

CONTACT:  MILO SPORTS CLINIC, Tel. 2961300/(0943)3280999/(0918)3519129.

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WHAT : Khidz’ Summer Badminton Training 2013

SCHEDULE: April 1-12 (10 sessions per batch)/Basic/Fundamental Training (6-18 yrs. old) Batch 1, April 1-12, 8-10am/M-F; Intermediate and Advanced Training (8 yrs. old and above) Batch 2, 10am-12nn/M-F

FEE: P1,500

VENUE: Smash ‘N Drop Badminton Center, San Pedro Ext., D.C.

CONTACT: COACH KHID, (0932)3466476

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WHAT : Leo Pulumbarit Summer Badminton Clinic 2013 for ages 5-16

SCHEDULE: Batch 1, April 1-12/Batch 2, April 15-26/Batch 3, April 29-May 10/Mon-Fri/Batch 4, May 13-24/Mon-Fri/10am-12nn

FEE: P1,500 inclusive of shuttle cock, court fee, trainer’s fee, souvenir shirt and certificate

Note: Training will be assisted by Team Wheels ‘N More

CONTACT:  WHEELS ‘N MORE BADMINTON COURT, Bajada, Davao City/Cellphone no.-Coach Leo (0932)2974219; (0908)1098474

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WHAT: Basic Swimming Course

SCHEDULE: Kids-Mon. to Fri. 830-930am/3-4pm; 430-530pm; Adults-Mon. to Fri. 7-8am/6-7pm. Batch should have at least minimum of 4 students for it to be held as scheduled.

FEE: P3,000 (10 lessons plus 2 free pool passes)

COURSE: Advanced Swimming Course

FEE: P4,0000

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

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WHAT : Jiu Jitsu Summer Clinic
SCHEDULE: Fridays (630-9pm)/Saturdays (630-9pm)/Sundays (230-5pm)
FEE: P1,000 monthly fee with annual membership fee of P1,000

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

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WHAT : Badminton Clinic with Coach Rose Po

SCHEDULE: Batch 1, April 1-12/Batch 2, April 15-26/Batch 3, April 29-May 10/Batch 4, May 13-24/Mon-Fri/10am-12nn.

FEE: P1,200 inclusive of shuttle cock, court fee, trainer’s fee and souvenir shirt

CONTACT:  HOLIDAY GYM AND SPA, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041/Coach Rose Po (0916)3841776; (0921)6228245; (0922)3299735

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WHAT: Basketball Summer Clinic under Coach JP Pacheco Power Hoops for kids ages 7-21 yrs.old (minimum of 10 persons per class to proceed)

SCHEDULE: April 15-24/M-F/830-1130am

FEE: P2,000 inclusive of freebies

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

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WHAT: Martial Arts for children ages 6-13 yrs. old

DATE: April 1-May 18, 2013

COURSE: Bushido Karate

SCHEDULE: TTHS/9-10am

COURSE: Muaythai for kids

SCHEDULE: TThS/2-330pm

FEE: P2,900

CONTACT: METRO LIFESTYLE, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2286182

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WHAT: Davao City Red Cross’ Learn to Swim Program                                 

SCHEDULE: April 1-May 31/Mon-Fri/8-10am/3-5pm or 6-8pm

VENUE: Swimzone, 1st Street Guadalupe Village, Lanang, D.C.; Garden Oases, Porras St., Bo. Obrero; Forest Hills Garden Resort, Balusong, Diversion Road; and Royal Mandaya Hotel, J.Palma Gil St., D.C.

FEE: P750 (exclusive of pool fee)

CONTACT: DAVAO CITY RED CROSS/Tel. 2276650/2240217

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WHAT: Summer Learn to Swim Program for 6 years old and above                                 

SCHEDULE: Apri 1-12/April 15-26/April 29-May 10/May 13-May 24/(Basic)730-830am/830am-930am/(Advanced) 330-430pm/430-530pm

 FEE: P3,00 for 10 meetings; P400 for kickboard (required)

VENUE: Brokenshire Resort, Madapo Hills, D.C.

CONTACT: BLUE MARLINS SWIMMING CLUB INTERNATIONAL/Tel. 2864298/Annabelle (0915)7960685

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WHAT: Swimming lessons with Teacher Marjun Antoque

SCHEDULE: Available all year round/10 sessions

FEE: P3,500 (exclusive for Marco Polo Fitness Center members and their kids/family members)

CONTACT: MARCO POLO DAVAO FITNESS CENTER,  C.M. Recto St., DC/Tel. 22108888 local 7462

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