‘Summerrific’!
Sun.Star Davao, March 8, 2008

A few more days to go and it’s officially summer vacation!

Want to let your kids learn new skills or discover their hidden talents?

Here’s the first part of my personal compilation of Davao City’s Kiddie Summer Workshops for 2008.

Have a ‘summerrific’ time!

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ARTS AND CRAFTS

WHAT: Daily Vacation Bible School with the theme “Gospel Light’s SonTreasure Island” for children ages 4 to 12 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: March 25-29/8-11am
FEE: P50 inclusive of ID, crafts, picture and other surprises (March 9-last day of reg.)
CONTACT: DAVAO EVANGELICAL CHURCH, Villamor St., Jacinto Ext., D.C./Tels. 2213115/2276421 (Look for Evelyn Cang or Aris Blas)

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WHAT: Children’s Summer Art Workshop at Davao Museum
SCHEDULE: March 24-April 15/10 sessions at 3 hrs. each/1-4pm
FEE: P3,500 inclusive of workshop kit
CONTACT: DAVAO MUSEUM, Zonta Bldg., Insular Vill. Phase 1, Lanang, D.C./ Tel. 2331734

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WHAT: Basic art skills (drawing and painting) for students ages 5 years old and above.
SCHEDULE: Starting April 15/10 sessions/TTHS/9-1130am (Tan compound); Starting April 14/10 sessions/MW/2-430pm (Ateneo de Davao, Matina, DC)
FEE: P2,800 exclusive of materials, with an exhibit at the end of the workshop
CONTACT: MRS. MARY ANN TAN-GUINOO, Tan Compound, Tulip Drive, Matina, D.C./Cellphone no. (0917)5480711

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DANCE AND THEATER

LCB SUMMER WORKSHOP 2008
WHAT: Dance, acting and voice lesson package with
Disney’s “High School Musical 2” as culminating recital show on May 24. Dance lessons include ballet, jazz, tap dancing and hip hop. Accepts students from 4 years old to adults.
REGISTRATION: Starting 2nd week of March
SCHEDULE: March 31 to May 24
FEE: P6,500 (whole package)/P4,500 (one dance, acting and voice)
REGISTRATION FEE: P200 for one year
ALSO OFFERS: Guitar and drum lessons
WHAT: Creative movements for toddlers 2.5-4 yrs. old
FEE: P5,500 + P200 (reg.fee)
CONTACT: LCB PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOUNDATION, INC., Sobrecarey St., Bo. Obrero, D.C./Tel.3005844

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WHAT: Ballet class
SCHEDULE: Sat/1030-1130am (9-10 yrs.old); 1130-1230nn (11 yrs.old & up); 3-4pm (7-8 yrs. old); 4-5pm (3-6 yrs. old)
FEE: P800
REGISTRATION FEE: P200
CONTACT: HOLIDAY GYM AND SPA, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041

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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: 1st week of April-2nd week of May/Please visit the McDonald’s branches for more information
FEE: P500 inclusive of meals, uniform and graduation fee.
CONTACT: 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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SUMMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

WHAT: Summer Remedial (incoming Grade 1-3)
SCHEDULE/FEE: Reading: 12 sessions/P2,800; 15 sessions/P3,300; Writing:10 sessions/P2,800/9 sessions/P2,500
WHAT: Summer Enrichment (3-7 yrs. old)
SCHEDULE/FEE: Arts and Crafts (4– 5 yrs. old)/10 sessions/P3,000/(6–7 yrs. old)/10 sessions/P3,000; Cooking (4–5 yrs. old)/10 sessions/P3,000/(6–7 yrs. old) 10 sessions/P3,000; and Storytelling (3–5 yrs.old)/10 sessions/P2,500
CONTACT: KIDZWONDER, Units 14 & 15 Zone E Damosa Market Basket, Mamay Road, Lanang, DC/Tels. 3018057; 233-2859

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WHAT: Kiddie Fun Time (Arts and Crafts, Storytelling, etc.) for ages 1.7-3 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: 3 batches: April 7-11/April 14-18/April 18-25/M-F/9-11am
FEE: P1,500 per week
CONTACT: TENDER YEARS, #7 Gemini St., Dona Vicenta Vill., D.C./Tel. 2244884

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WHAT: Abba’s Orchard Summer Camp 2008 for ages 3-12 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: April 7-26/Mon-Sat/8am-12nn: Module 1-Montessori Math, Montessori English/Moo Duk Kwan/Values Formation Education/Music Recorder (7-12 yrs.old); May 5-24/Mon-Sat/8am-12nn: Module 2-Montessori Math, Montessori English/Moo Duk Kwan/Values Formation Education/Visual Arts (7-12 yrs.old), Sketching, Drawing and Painting
FEE: P3,500 all-in-one package
CONTACT: ABBA’S ORCHARD, #88 Rustico Cabaguio St., Obrero, D.C./Tel. 2211151

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WHAT: Reading Readiness; Summer Enrichment Program (Arts and Crafts; Music and Movement; and Basic Chinese) for ages 2-5 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: April 1-30; May 5-30/M-F/9-11am or 130-330pm
FEE: P4,000 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: Summer Enrichment Program (Writing, Reading and Math) for ages 3.6-6.5 yrs.old
SCHEDULE: April 14-May 16/M-F/9-10 am;10-11am;11am-12nn; or 1-2pm
FEE: P5,000
WHAT: Group Session for ages 2-3.5 yrs.old (Baby and Toddler). Activities for social, emotional, self-help, cognitive, fine and gross motor and language skills
SCHEDULE: April 14-May 16/M-F/9-11am
FEE: P5,000
CONTACT: CENTER FOR BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS, Road 7, Doña Vicenta Village, D.C./Tel. 2242188

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MUSIC

WHAT: Music Lessons in Piano, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Voice, Drums, Violin, Saxophone and Flute for ages 4 years old to adults
SCHEDULE: 12 sessions. Schedule available upon request.
FEE: P3,980
REGISTRATION FEE: P300 one-time registration
MISCELLANEOUS FEE: P150
CONTACT: JHINE’S MUSIC AND ART CENTER PHILS., Doors 6&7, Ground 4, Lua Bldg., Gen. McArthur, Matina, D.C./Tel. 2990082 or Door 3, Bellefran Arcade, E. Palma Gil St., Obrero/Tel. 2221828

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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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SPORTS

WHAT: Badminton Clinic for ages 7-17 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: March 24-April 4; April 7-18; April 21-May 2; May 5-16; May 19-30/ MWF-10am-12nn; TTH-2-4pm
FEE: P1,500
CONTACT: HOLIDAY GYM AND SPA, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041

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WHAT: Wushu lessons for 6 yrs. old and above
SCHEDULE: March 31-May 28/MWF or TTHS/10-1130am or 1-3pm
FEE: P6,500 inclusive of uniform and kit
CONTACT: EAST WEST CENTRUM, Km. 6, Lanang, DC/Tel. 3025510/(0918)3835637

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WHAT: Swimming lessons with Teacher Herbie
SCHEDULE: March 31-April 28/12 sessions/Mon-Sat/3-5pm
FEE: P2,200 (non-club members/non-homeowners)/P2,000 (club members/homeowners)
WHAT: Three-in-one Boot Camp (Moo Duk Kwan, Fitness and Martial Arts) for 5-16 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: 10 sessions/MWF/1-4pm
FEE: P1,700
WHAT: Metro Lifestyle’s Boot Camp with free aerobics and hip hop lessons
SCHEDULE: April 14-l9/Mon-Sat/2-4pm
FEE: Free for Metro Lifestyle members and Ladislawa Garden Village Homeowners
CONTACT: LADISLAWA GARDEN VILLAGE COUNTRY CLUB, Cattleya Circle, Buhangin, D.C./Tels. 2219065-66 (Allyne or Mayette)/METRO LIFESTYLE, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2263711

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WHAT: Swimming Lessons from Beginners to Advanced Level
SCHEDULE: March 24-April 4; April 7-18; April 21-May 2; May 5-16; May 19-30/ 8-9am/3-4pm/4-5pm/5-6pm; 1 hr. per class; 10-12 students per class
FEE: P2,500
CONTACT: HOLIDAY GYM AND SPA, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041

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WHAT: Milo Summer Swimming Clinic 2008 for beginners to advanced level
SCHEDULE: Between March 24 and May 31/12 sessions
FEE: Ranging from P2,500 to P2,700 depending on venue
VENUES: Woodridge Park Country Club, Woodridge Vill, Ma-a, DC and TheRoyal Mandaya Hotel, J. Palma Gil St., DC
CONTACT: EVANGELISTA AQUATICS & SPORTS MANAGEMENT, INC. SUMMER CAMPS – DAVAO/Tels. 3016188/(0921)9081777

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WHAT: Growee Basketball Summer Camp for ages 4 yrs. old and above
SCHEDULE: Between March 24 and May 31/10 sessions
FEE: P1,700 with free Growee or Zeeplus 120ml and other give-aways
VENUES: Ladislawa Garden Village Country Club, Buhangin D.C.; Woodridge Park Country Club, Woodridge Vill., Maa, D.C.; and Garden Oases Restaurant Basketball Court, Porras-Vinzon Sts., Bo.Obrero, DC
CONTACT: EVANGELISTA AQUATICS & SPORTS MANAGEMENT, INC. SUMMER CAMPS – DAVAO/Tels. 3016188/(0921) 9081777

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CAKE DECORATING COURSE FOR TEENS AND ADULTS

WHAT: Wilton Method of Cake Decorating Course 1 (Learn to decorate cakes and make beautiful star and shell borders. Master the famed Wilton Rose as well as figure-piping and make colorful 3-D clowns and bears out of icing).
SCHEDULE: March 14-15 and 17-18/6-9pm
FEE: P7,000 inclusive of the Wilton kit, manual and cakes
CONTACT: CENTER FOR ASIAN CULINARY STUDIES-DAVAO, Holiday Gym & Spa Complex F. Torres St. , DC/Tel. 3002227

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There are still a lot more activities in next week’s issue. If you want to be included in my Summer Workshop list, e-mail me the details at mom.about.town.dvo@gmail.com on or before March 10, 2008. I’m also accepting summer activities for moms and dads.

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