"Summer to Remember"
Sun.Star Davao, March 15, 2008

A popular milk brand’s current ad campaign aptly shares the three E’s of learning to parents as they help enhance their children’s total development: “Expose. Explore. Experience”. And, what better time to do all these than this summer!

As promised, I present to you the second part of my personal compilation of Davao City’s Kiddie Summer Workshops for 2008.

Wishing you and your family a summer to remember!

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ARTS AND CRAFTS

WHAT: Kiddie Art for 5-12 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: April 7-22/M-F/2-4pm
FEE: P3,500 inclusive of materials
CONTACT: TENDER YEARS, #7 Gemini St., Dona Vicenta Vill., D.C./Tel. 2244884

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WHAT: Art workshop for students ages 4 to adults
SCHEDULE: 3 batches: April 7-19; April 21 to May 3; May 5-17/12 sessions/2 hours per day/8-10am/10am-12nn/1-3pm/3-5pm
FEE: P2,700 inclusive of art materials
REGISTRATION FEE: P300 one-time registration
CONTACT: JHINE’S MUSIC AND ART CENTER PHILS., Door 3, Bellefran Arcade, E. Palma Gil St., Obrero/Tel. 2221828

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WHAT: Art workshop (Still Life Painting/Landscape Painting/Life Sketching) for students ages 5-12 yrs. old under Mr. Banjo Satorre
SCHEDULE/FEE: Batch 1: April 14-25/10 sessions/P1,200 + Reg. fee P300; Batch 2: May 5-16; 10 sessions/P1,200 + Reg. fee P300 for new students
WHAT: Art workshop (Still Life Painting/Landscape Painting/Life Sketching) for students ages 5-12 yrs. old under Mr. Jimmy Ang
SCHEDULE/FEE: April 7-May 16/18 days/P2,800 + Reg. fee P300; Batch 1: MWF/9-11am or 1-3pm; Batch 2: TTHS/9-11am or 1-3pm
MATERIALS: Sketch pad 9 x 12/Kneaded eraser/Pentel oil Pastel 25 colors (reg. size)/Pencil/Charcoal Pencil
CONTACT: FORD ACADEMY OF THE ARTS INC., Ladislawa Ave., Buhangin, D.C./Tel. 2271096/Fax 2241835

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BAKING

WHAT: Baking Workshop for kids 6-12 yrs. old. Classes are limited to 6 students only.
SCHEDULE: Batch 1: March 31-April 11; Batch 2: April 28-May 10; and Batch 3: May 12-24/MWF or TTHS/2-4pm
FEE: P1,250 inclusive of all ingredients and baking kit
REGISTRATION FEE: P500
CONTACT: BABY CAKES, Values School Bldg., Marfori Heights Subd./Cellphone #s: (0922)8925230/(0917)6231483

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DANCE AND THEATER

ROYECA SCHOOL OF BALLET SUMMER WORKSHOP 2008
WHAT: Ballet class with a “Fantasy Garden” culminating recital show on May 18, 7pm at CAP Auditorium, Anda, Davao City. Accepts old and new students with or without ballet background. The show is under the direction & choreography of Gregory Aaron of Atlanta Festival Ballet, USA
SCHEDULE: April 7-May 18/MWF/ Baby Class (4 to 5 years old)/9-10am;Beginner 1 and 2 (6 to 12 years old)/10-11am; Beginner 3 & advanced students (pointe class)/11am-12nn
SUMMER PACKAGE: P2,000 (18 sessions and registration)
RECITAL/PRODUCTION FEES: P2,800
COSTUME RENTAL: P250
NOTE: It is also understood that each recitalist will have a quota ticket sales worth P500 to help defray major cost of production expenses. All tickets to be sold at P100.00 only.
ALSO OFFERS….From April 7-May l8, 2008: Hip-hop (all level)/MWF/2-3pm; Jazz dance (all levels)/MWF/3-4pm; Belly Dancing/MWF/5-6pm; Ai Ren Aikido Dojo/TTH/10-11am/11am-12nn
CONTACT: ROYECA SCHOOL OF BALLET, Valencia Compound, Jacinto Ext., Arellano, D.C./Tel. 2274228/(0918)7059122

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WHAT: Ballet class
SCHEDULE: MWF/TTHS/10-1050am/11-1150am/330-430pm/430-530pm
FEE: MWF-P3,500/TTH-P2,500/Sat-P1,500
REGISTRATION FEE: P500
CONTACT: BOLSHOI BALLET SCHOOL, Km. 4, JP Laurel Ave., Bajada, DC/Tel.3022241

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SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

WHAT: Remediation and Intervention Programs for kids with special needs for ages 3 yrs. old and above
SCHEDULE: 10 weeks from March 24 to May 31, 2008 (schedule to be arranged)
FEE: P500 to P1,200 per week depending on agreed program (inclusive of all materials)
CONTACT: TEACHER GOYA STO. DOMINGO, 422 Champaca St., Juna Subd., Matina,D.C./Cellphone no. (0922)8401961/(0915)3461266/E-mail address: goyatotanes@yahoo.com.

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WHAT: Reading Enrichment Program for ages 1-6 yrs.old
SCHEDULE: M-F/8-10am
WHAT: DISTAR Reading and Writing for ages 3-6 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: M-F/8-9am; 9-10am;10-11am; or 11am-12nn
WHAT: Advanced classes for Trigonometry, Algebra and Physics for High School
WHAT: Aloha Mental Arithmetic (Pre-School)/Aloha Math Solveware (Grade to High School)
SCHEDULE: M-F/8-9am; 9-10am;10-11am; or 11am-12nn
DATES: April 7-30; or May 5-28
FEE: P4,000 with materials
CONTACT: PLAYSCHOOL OBRERO, 13 G. Del Pilar cor N. Torres St., Obrero, D.C./Tel. 2273298

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WHAT: Tutorial for Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Basic Reading Skills, Advanced Math Enhancement Skills, Speech Improvement for 5 years old to high school
SCHEDULE: Starts April 1/20 hours. Available upon request.
FEE: P1,500
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: Multi-Sensory Reading for ages 4-6 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: April 7-18/M-F/930-11am
FEE: P3,000 inclusive of materials
CONTACT: TENDER YEARS, #7 Gemini St., Dona Vicenta Vill., D.C./Tel. 2244884

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ONE-STOP SHOP

WHAT: Various Summer Programs for Kids and Adults
• Young Girls’ Charm and Modelling Course
• Teens’ Poise, Personality and Modelling
• Kiddie Powerful Speech
• Powerful Speech for High School, College and Professionals
• English Proficiency Tutorials
• Voice and Singing Lessons
• Short-Term Computer Courses
• Arts and Painting
• Modern Dance, Jazz and Hawaiian for Teens
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: Academic Programs
• TOTS-GO-EXPLORING (1.5-2.5 yrs.old)
Age-appropriate activities that expose tots to language, phonics, physical and social skills
• I LOVE BOOKS (2.6-4.5 yrs. old)
Meaningful interaction with books that develop early love for reading and further emerging skills
• MAD ABOUT SCIENCE AND MATH (4.6-7 yrs.old)
Engaging activities that stimulate critical thinking
• MUSIC AND ME (1.5-4 yrs.old)
A world of discovery and adventure through music, dancing and playful delight
WHAT: Non-Academic Programs
• ACTIVE PLAY (6 mos.-7 yrs.old)
Unleash the child’s physical potentials through structured play classes
• SHALL WE DANCE, DANCING FEET? (3-7 yrs.old)
Fun classes to bring out the dancing talents of your kids on the dance floor
• LIGHTS-CAMERA ACTION (4-7 yrs.old)
Interactive program that enlivens imagination, develops speaking and listening skills as well as self-confidence
• TUNES FOR KIDS (4-7 yrs.old)
Let your child sing his musical notes this summer and shine
SCHEDULE/FEE: Available upon request.
CONTACT: TUMBLE TOTS, Araullo-Mabini Sts., D.C./Tel.2251847

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WHAT: Various tutorial classes
SCHEDULE/FEE: Grade school subjects: English and Math/Individual Tutorial P2,500/Mass Tutorial P1,700 + Reg. Fee P300; Pre-School Individual Tutorial for Reading and Math/P1,700 + Reg. Fee P300; Speech Communication/Mass Tutorial group of 10-15 students/P1,200 + Reg. Fee P300
CONTACT: FORD ACADEMY OF THE ARTS INC., Ladislawa Ave., Buhangin, D.C./Tel. 2271096/Fax 2241835

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MUSIC

WHAT: Music Lessons in Piano, Voice, Bass Guitar, Drums, Flute and Saxophone (Basic, Intermediate and Competition Classes)
SCHEDULE: Available all year round/12 sessions
FEE: P3,600
REGISTRATION FEE: P500
CONTACT: TIN PAN ALLEY, Dr. 2, Marietta Bldg., Jacinto St., D.C./Tel. 3059050

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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/12 sessions
FEE: P2,800
CONTACT: PATRICK-THE MUSIC STUDIO, Doors 2 & 3, 2nd floor, Aala Bldg., McArthur Highway cor. Juna Ave., Matina, D.C./Tels. 3008920/(0915)5995991

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WHAT: Piano and Voice lessons ages 6-8 yrs. old
SCHEDULE/FEE: Month of April or May: 8 lessons @ 40 mins. per session/P1,900 + Reg. Fee P300
WHAT: Piano and Voice lessons ages 9 yrs. old and above
SCHEDULE/FEE: Month of April or May: 8 lessons @ 1 hr. per session/P2,000 + Reg. Fee P300
PIANO REQUIREMENTS: PREPARATORY/KINDER LEVEL: Notebooks and music books/pencil with eraser
WHAT: Guitar lessons
SCHEDULE/FEE: Available upon request
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, Drums, Keyboard, Guitar, Violin and Flute
SCHEDULE: Available all year round/12 sessions @1 hr. per session
FEE: P3,800
REGISTRATION FEE: P150
CONTACT: NOTESPELL MUSIC AND ARTS CENTER, 738 N. Torres St., Bo. Obrero, D.C./Tel. 3003555

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SPORTS

WHAT: Horseback Riding Lessons (Basic Riding, Dressage and Show Jumping) for ages 7 to 77 years old
SCHEDULE: Available all year round/8 sessions (Depends on the convenient time of the rider)
FEE: P3,500 inclusive of the use of horse and accessories
CONTACT: Marina Park Stables, Matina Aplaya, D.C./Tel. 2978213
*Note: Students should wear helmet, long sleeve shirt, long pants and rubber shoes. You may also rent horses for P150 (30 mins.) or P300 (1 hour) anytime, from 6am-5pm.

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WHAT: Aikido lessons under Master Jack Dupio for 5 yrs. old and above
SCHEDULE/FEE: Batch 1: April 7-May 14/18 sessions; Batch 2: April 14-May 17/18 sessions/MWF/2-330pm; P1,500; No registration for old students
ATTIRE: Jogging pants and white t-shirt
CONTACT: FORD ACADEMY OF THE ARTS INC., Ladislawa Ave., Buhangin, D.C./Tel. 2271096/Fax 2241835

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WHAT: Swimming lessons with Teacher Marjun Antoque
SCHEDULE: Available all year round/12 sessions
FEE: P2,800 (exclusive for Marco Polo Fitness Center members and Marco Polo Hotel privilege card holders)
CONTACT: MARCO POLO DAVAO FITNESS CENTER, C.M. Recto St., DC/Tel. 22108888 local 7462

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WHAT: Evangelista Aquatics Summer Swimming Clinic
SCHEDULE: Between March 24 and May 31/12 sessions
FEE: Ranging from P2,500 and P2,700 depending on venue
VENUES: Crown Regency Residence, JP Cabaguio Ave., DC; Grand Regal Hotel Davao, Km 7, JP Laurel Ave, Lanang, DC; D’ Japanese Tunnel Family Resort and Restaurant, Hillcrest Subd., Balusong Ext. 4, DC; Garden Oases Restaurant, Porras-Vinzon Sts., Bo. Obrero, DC; and Robinson’s Highlands, Diversion Rd, Buhangin, DC
CONTACT: EVANGELISTA AQUATICS & SPORTS MANAGEMENT, INC. SUMMER CAMPS – DAVAO/Tels. 3016188/(0921) 9081777

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WHAT: Hours of fun and learning how to swim and gaining water safety knowledge through safe and enjoyable swimming lessons
SCHEDULE: March 24-May 31/Mon-Sat/8-10am; 2-4pm; 4-6pm; or 6-8pm adult class/ 12 hrs. per course
CLASS SIZE/FEE: 5 students per class TODDLERS @ P3,000/10 students per class 7 yrs. old to adult @ P2,000.00
CONTACT: SWIMZONE, 1st Street Guadalupe Village, Lanang, D.C., c/o Melanie Lumanlan-Sam/Tel.2350858/Cellphone no. (0917)7017089

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COMPUTER COURSE

WHAT: CYBER KID 1 for ages 7-10 yrs. old (Learn to create simple graphics and documents using MS Paint and MS Word); CYBER KID 2 for ages 8-11 yrs. old
(Understand Internet concepts and learn to surf the web, create and send e-mails); WIZARD KID WEB 1 for ages 12-16 yrs. old (Understand Internet concepts and learn to create web pages using HTML and MS FrontPage); WIZARD KID WEB 2 (Learn to create simple graphic animations and integrating it into web page using Dreamweaver); WIZARD KID GRAPHICS for ages 9-16 yrs. old (Learn to create graphics and logos with CorelDraw and editing photos with Photoshop)
SCHEDULE: Available upon request
FEE: Ranging from P1,500 to P5,000 depending on the course
CONTACT: GENETIC COMPUTER INSTITUTE, Door 599, 2nd floor Tongson Bldg., Sta. Ana Avenue, D.C., Tel. 2244643/2255953/Cellphone no. (0917)6229081

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If you missed the first part of my personal compilation of Davao City’s Kiddie Summer Workshops for 2008, please visit www.mom-about-town.blogspot.com and check out “Summerrific!”, March 8 issue.

(E-mail the author at mom.about.town.dvo@gmail.com)