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With all the fun summer activities happening in Metro Manila, your kids won’t have time to lounge around the house throughout their school break.
After months of eight-hour classes, countless lessons, long tests, and tough projects, the last bell of the year signifies freedom for most (if not all) kids. Understandably, they might feel a little burned out by the recently concluded school year, tempting them to simply sit back and watch the summer months go by. But if they want to make their break more productive without the stress of feeling like they’re back in school, there is a wealth of activities from which they can choose. Sports clinics, art sessions, dance classes, drama schools, and even cooking are just a handful of fun ways your kids can preoccupy themselves while developing physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. Registrations are now open for some of these activities, so check out the list and sign up for an activity today.
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McDonald’s Kiddie Crew Workshop
For years, McDonald’s has been holding workshops for children who want to experience a day in the life of an actual crew member of the kid-friendly fast food chain. For five days, kids 6-12 years old are taught the importance of hard work, discipline, and teamwork through in-store activities like greeting customers and assisting at the counters and drive-thru window.
To find out about registration, fees, and schedules, visit your nearest McDonald’s branch.
Milo Summer Sports Clinic
For 35 years, Milo has been synonymous with sports because of their widely popular Milo Summer Sports Clinic. They started out with just five sports in 1983, and that number has now ballooned to 17. Aside from the usual basketball, volleyball, and badminton, they also offer crossfit, parkour, and yoga now.
Milo has various venues all over Metro Manila depending on the sport of your choice. Inquire about clinic schedules, rates, and sites, visit milo.com.ph or the Milo Philippines Facebook page.
Trumpets Playshop
Enrollment is now open for Trumpets Playshop’s annual summer workshops, which include children’s theater, children’s musical theater, streetdance for kids and teens, etc. Classes will be held in Ortigas, Alabang, and Bonifacio Global City.
For more details, contact 0917-586-4177/901-4364/818-1111 loc. 254, visit trumpetplayshop.com or the Trumpets Playshop Facebook page.
The Archery Academy
Thinking about letting your son or daughter try something new? Archery has a lot of developmental benefits for your child: among other things, it can improve their focus, strength, balance, coordination, discipline, and competitive drive.
The Archery Academy is located at 5/F Intrawest Center, 33 Annapolis St., Greenhills, San Juan. Inquire, reserve a slot, or get a free trial by contacting 0917-8037422 or 544-3598.
Back of the House
If you ask Back of the House about kids and cooking, they’d probably say it’s going to get messy, and it’s actually something they encourage. This March, they’re offering various baking classes where your children can indeed get messy while making and enjoying various baked goods like cookies, brownies, and cupcakes. If you think your child really has a culinary gift that needs honing, sign them up for the Kids Summer Junior Chef Workshop happening in April.
Classes are held at Back of the House at FCL Center, 15 Xavierville Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City. To reserve a slot or make inquiries, text 0906-2695655 or email info.backofthehouse@gmail.com.
First Robotics Learning Center
Technology is constantly changing, so you need to make sure your kids’ skills are being honed using the latest advancements as well. First Robotics Learning Center designs their technology-fueled programs—all of which emphasize STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)—to be both fun and educational.
First Robotics Learning Center can be found at Unit 2, Ground Floor, Goldhill Tower, 5 Annapolis St., Greenhills San Juan. Reserve a slot for your kids now by calling 696-3333/0999-8849256/0917-5528898, emailing info@firstrobotics.ph, or visiting firstrobotics.ph.
Young Artists’ Studio
Nurture your child’s inner Picasso by enrolling them in Young Artists’ Studio’s Summer Art Workshop, where they offer art for beginners, painting, drawing, comics illustration, and fashion design and illustration.
Young Artists’ Studio has workspaces in Pasig, Alabang, Loyola Heights, and Greenhills. For inquiries like schedules and fees, contact 435-5971/ 238-4641/0917-837-8897, email youngartistsstudio@gmail.com, or visit youngartistsstudio.com.
KidzArt Philippines
Let your child’s artistic imagination explore worlds beyond their own by enrolling them at KidzArt Summer Camp – Other Worlds’ Adventure. During the program, participants will draw, paint, and sculpt based on themes like Space Expeditions, Ice Kingdoms, and Desert Fortresses. Reservations made until February 28 are eligible for a 5% discount.
KidzArt Philippines have studios in SM Aura and Greenhills. To register your kids or inquire about rates and schedules, text 0927-3333231, email kidzartphmarketing@gmail.com, or visit the KidzArt Philippines Facebook page.
Futbol Fanatics
Your kid could be the next David Beckham, and one of the ways to make this a reality is by enrolling them in the right class. Aside from teaching football skills that are appropriate for your child’s level of expertise, Futbol Fanatics will also instill values that they can use outside the field, such as self-confidence, discipline, and teamwork.
Futbol Fanatics has five venues in Metro Manila: Ayala, BF Parañaque, Pasig, Makati, and BGC. To learn more about schedules and rates, visit futbolfanatics.com, contact 622-2898/0917-3290011, or email futbolfunatics@yahoo.com.
JolliJam Arts Center
Calling all kids with a knack for the performance arts: JolliJam is offering early bird rates for their summer program, which will culminate in a June production titled Rock with Fame. Kids can avail of dance classes that include hip-hop, ballet, belly dance, among others.
JolliJam Arts Center is located at 2/F Three Salcedo Place, 123 Tordesillas St., Salcedo Village, Makati. For inquiries, contact 935-5559/664-8558/0977-8325559 or visit jollijamartscenter.com or the JolliJam Arts Center Facebook page.
Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)
PETA is once again launching the PETA Workshop Express, where kids and teens can learn creative skills like drama, sounds and music, dance, and visual arts. Now open for registration, the workshop is open for young performers who are interested in Children’s Theater, Creative Musical Theater for Children, Teen Theater, and Musical Theater for Young People.
The PETA Theater Center is located at 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City. To inquire about schedules and rates, contact 725-6244 loc 14/0905-3696003 or visit the PETA Facebook page.
Enderun Colleges
Productivity is the main goal of the Enderun Colleges Summer Camp 2018, which aims to develop kids’ analytical, creative, entrepreneurial and social skills. During the 10-day program, young participants will be immersed in arts and crafts, science and engineering, personal and social development, and the culinary arts.
The Study is located at 4/F The Podium in Ortigas Center. To find out more, contact 856-5000 loc 547 or 505/0917-6204610.
Balay Gabay
Balay Gabay’s focus is helping the development of kids aged 1.6-12 years through one-on-one tutorials, playgroups, and workshops. For their summer programs, they are offering classes to help enhance the skills of your child, whether their interests lie in the arts, science, sports, cooking, and music, among other activities. Classes are also offered for children with special needs, like SPED tutorials and printing classes for the hearing impaired.
Balay Gabay can be found at 35 Maalalahanin St. Teacher’s Village East, Diliman, Quezon City. To find out more about their programs and rates, contact 358-3338/0927-4482576/09985513025 or visit the Balay Gabay Facebook page.
Ayala Museum
Ayala Museum is not just about showing art but also teaching it, and they’re encouraging artist to start early through the Ayala Museum STEAM Workshop 2018 running throughout April and May. Open to kids 6-12 years old, the workshop will engage its participants by melding creative activities with science, math, history. For instance, sessions include Chemistry and Color Theory; Geometry and Pattern Making, and Archaeology and Pottery Making.
Ayala Museum is located at Greenbelt in Makati. For inquiries, email education@ayalamuseum.org or visit ayalamuseum.org.
The Mind Museum
Who says science isn’t cool? Certainly not The Mind Museum, where kids are immersed in activities that ignite their passion for the subject, whether it be the body, the earth, prehistoric times, the universe, or technology. The Mind Museum’s Junior Mind Mover Program will get a behind-the-scenes look at the museum’s galleries and exhibits. Kids are assured a fun experience as they learn science through games, hands-on activities, and science demonstrations.
The Mind Museum is located at J.Y. Campos Park, 3rd Avenue, BGC, Taguig. To inquire about this year’s program and rates, contact 909-6463, email inquiry@themindmuseum.org, or visit themindmuseum.org or the Mind Museum Facebook page.
Aqualogic Swim Co.
Swimming is not just a fun activity; it’s also a life skill that every individual should know how to do. If you like taking your kids to beaches, lakes, and waterfalls, make sure they know even the most basic swimming techniques. At Aqualogic Swim Co.’s summer classes, students are categorized based on age—AquaBabes, AquaTots, and AquaKids—so that they are taught techniques that are appropriate for their learning capability.
Classes are held in various locations, namely Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Makati Shangri-La Hotel, Dusit Thani Hotel, Fairmont Makati, and The Village Sports Club in BF Parañaque. To inquire, contact 0917-8582782/0917-6752782/703-6386, email info@aqualogicswimco.com, or visit aqualogicswimco.com.
Jollibee
Leadership and teamwork are only two of the values your child can learn when you sign them up for Jollibee’s Mini Managers Camp. Open to kids four to 12 years old, this is a six-day program that is designed to instill important values through various activities like store practices, arts and crafts, burger making, ice cream making, and dancing.
A fee of Php650 includes a set of Mini Managers Uniform (w/ Name Plate), camp bag, snacks for 6 days, and other activity materials. Visit Jollibee’s official Facebook page to see the participating Jollibee branch nearest you.
Goldilocks
This summer, you can inspire your kids to be more creative with their food by signing them up for Goldilocks Decorate Your Cake Summer Workshop. The program, which is open to kids from five to 12 years old, will haeve your child learning how to pipe icing onto a 6-inch round cake like a pro.
Registration has already started and costs PHp375 per child. The activity will take place on May 17 and 24 at Goldilocks Cake City located at 498 Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong City. For more details, visit Goldilocks branches as Shaw Boulevard, SM Sta. Mesa, Megamall, and Robinsons Galleria, or visit the official Goldilocks Facebook page.
The Maya Kitchen
Is your child as interested in what goes into making their favorite foods as they are in eating them? Register them for The Maya Kitchen’s Kids Can Cook Class, where they will learn basic kitchen skills in whipping up kid-friendly meals.
The program will run from May 15 to May 18, and will cost Php6,000. For more details, visit themayakitchen.com.
The Hoops School – Philippines
Help your basketball-crazy kids stay active this summer by signing them up for The Hoops School’s Spalding Basketball Camps. Open to kids as young as five years old, the program is divided into three skill levels: basic, intermediate, and advance.
Each participant will receive a Spalding basketball, jersey, bag, and towel when they pay the registration fee of Php2,499. For inquiries on schedules and venues, contact 0927-3689793 or visit The Hoops School Philippines official Facebook page.
Barista & Coffee Academy of Asia
Is your tween looking for a unique activity this summer? The Barista & Coffee Academy of Asia regularly hosts the Junior Barista Workshop, a two-day program for participants aged 10 to 16. Here, they will learn how to make coffee-based, non-coffee and non-alcohol beverages. They will also get to learn the history of coffee, as well as techniques on making espresso, steaming milk, and etching.
The two-day workshop costs Ph4,500 and will be held on May 2 and 3, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM at 18th Floor, Atlanta Centre, 31 Annapolis Street, Greenhills, San Juan City. Register now at coffeeschool.asia.
Sources: mcdonalds.com.ph, milo.com.ph, Trumpets Playshop Facebook page, The Archery Academy Facebook page, Back of the House Facebook page, backofthehouse.ph, First Robotics Learning Center Facebook page, youngartistsstudio.com, KidzArt Philippines Facebook page, futbolfanatics.com, JolliJam Arts Center Facebook page, PETA Facebook page, enderunextension.com, Balay Gabay, Ayala Museum Facebook page, aqualogicswimco.com, Jollibee Facebook page, Goldilocks Facebook page, themayakitchen.com, The Hoops School – Philippines Facebook page, coffeeschool.asia
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