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The hot weather is no longer just present on midday; the backyard smells of leaves and flowers and freshly cut grass, there is children’s laughter in the streets throughout the day: summertime is here.
Out of school, everything seems longer than usual– even the hours when kids complain of boredom and are on the brink of falling into a 60-day gadget marathon. No, don’t let that happen. This collection of weeks is where anything is possible.
From sports, music, dance classes, arts and crafts, culinary, and even advanced academics, there’s a whole array of fun, new activities kids can explore. Let them try new hobbies or develop skills and talents they already have. And these 60 days of summer may just be the most memorable they’ll have so far.
Scroll through the list for ideas and inspiration as you plan your children’s summer vacation. Don’t forget to bookmark this article for updates on summer classes.
Sports
Milo Summer Sports Clinic
Milo has been conducting summer sports programs for 35 years now. Now it has 18 different sports to choose from including the usual basketball, volleyball, badminton, and newer ones like crossfit, ice skating, and parkour.
Some programs started this April 1st and will continue until May or early June. For more information on schedules, rates, and venues, visit their website or Facebook page.
Dance
Ballet Philippines
Ballet Philippines is the preeminent professional and contemporary dance company in the country. This summer, Ballet Philippines is offering its 45th CCP Summer Dance Workshop from play dance for ages 2-4, children’s ballet, music, and theater.
For more information, visit their website.
G-Force Project: 2018 Summer Dance Workshop
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Dubbed as the home of celebrity choreographers, G-Force Dance Center is one of the most prominent dance teachers and choreographers in the country. Beginning April 30, G-Force is holding a summer dance workshop with classes in various areas in Metro Manila and Cebu. Enrollment is now open. Check out their Facebook page for inquiries, rates, schedules, and updates.
Dance & Theater
Jollijam Arts Center: Rock with Fame
Rock out this summer with Jollijam’s summer dance workshop. Kids can try hiphop, ballet, belly, and pole dancing. While adults can choose from jazz, hiphop, belly, vogue, heelsque, pole, aerial silk, and hoops. Complete with a culminating performance in June, let your kids experience and enjoy performance arts.
Jollijam is located in 2/F Three Salcedo Place, 123 Tordesillas St., Salcedo Village, Makati. For more information on registration, rates, and schedules, contact (02) 935-5559, 664-8558; 0977-8325559 or visit their Facebook page.
PETA Workshop Express
Experience more performance arts through Philippine Educational Theater Association’s (PETA) Workshop Express. Various creative skills and performance arts will the taught to kids and teens like drama, music, dance, and visual arts.
PETA is located in 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City. For rates and schedules, contact (02) 725-6244 or check this link out.
Arts & Crafts
KidzArt Philippines: Other Worlds’ Adventure
What better way to encourage creativity in your kids than letting them draw, paint, sculpt, and explore art on their own? KidzArt Philippines has a summer workshop titled Other Worlds’ Adventure with themes likes Space Expeditions, Ice Kingdoms, and Desert Fortresses.
They have studios in SM Aura and Greenhills. The summer camp begins this April and runs until July. For registration, schedules, rates, and inquiries, email kidzartphmarketing@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page.
Culinary
Back of the House: Teens Baking Class
Is your child the next Master Baker? Hone their culinary skills and find out at Back of the House’s one-time Teens Baking Class. Your teens will learn to bake sweet treats like chocolate peanut butter cupcakes, salted caramel cookies, and unicorn poop cookies.
Back of the House is located in FCL Center, 15 Xavierville Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City. For more information, text 0906-2695655 or email info.backofthehouse@gmail.com.
Teamwork
Jollibee Mini Managers Camp 2018
Bida ang saya with Jollibee’s 6-day workshop for kids of 4-12 years old where they get to experience burger and ice cream making activities. Mini Manager’s Camp also teaches kids hardwork and values through other activities like arts and crafts.
For more information on the participating branches, rates, and schedules, visit their Facebook page.
McDonald’s Kiddie Crew Workshop
Develop your children’s teamwork, leadership, and customer service skills through a 5-day crew workshop with McDonald’s. For years, McDonald’s has been letting kids of 6-12 years old experience in-store activities like customer greeting and counter assisting.
For registration, rates, and schedules, check out their website or visit the nearest McDonald’s branch.
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Almira Manduriao does content marketing by profession, works with nonprofits and social enterprises to strengthen their cause, and advocates for the protection of women & children in the country. She travels to collect local paintings, eat whatever’s on the menu, and get lost in crowded train stations.
