Every parents knew the value and importance of imparting the habit of reading to their kids while they're still young.  As a parent, I would like to encourage you to please devote a certain time of your day to read with your child.  If you can make it as a part of your everyday routinary activities, the better.  When reading, you should read aloud because it helps your kids' stimulate their thinking and cognitive skills.  It is also a good practice for them to develop their curiosity and memory.  There will me limitless opportunities for your child's intellectual growth if they will have the habit of reading.

Last week, I went to SM Megamall because I need to ship something at LBC.  Megamall is just near to where I work so I decided to go there during our lunch time.  As expected, the line was long and the progress of it was also slow because aside from the fact that it is lunch time (the only free time for the employees), there where only two counters working.  I don't want to stay there and wait for 48 years so I decided to take a stroll.  I saw the BOOKSALE.

Photo from Booksale's website

I know I'm not the only one here who's palpitating when seeing books at a low low price.  If I could just hoard them all, I'll do.   I was actually searching for a Dr. Seuss's book to add to my kid's collection, but I only saw one.


The Tooth Book priced at 70php 
Yani is very fond of fairy tale books, so I got Pinocchio for her.

Pinocchio priced at 45php
I would like to buy something that is out of our normal "book theme", so I decided to pick this one.


How the Stars Fell into the Sky priced at 70php

The title picks my curiosity.  I haven't read it but it says at the back of the book that  According to the Navajos (a tribe in USA), the jumble of stars in the night sky reflects the disorders and confusion of life itself. In this lyrical retelling Oughton--in her first children's book--paints a picture of calm deliberation as, at the beginning of the world, First Woman determines to write the laws in the sky for all to see. So she positions her jewelry ``crafting her careful mosaic on the blackberry cloth of night.'' Coyote offers to help with this important task but becomes impatient and sends a cascade of stars hurtling into the night, creating chaos for all time. Oughton's text echoes First Woman's self-confidence and is sprinkled throughout with deft turns of phrase. Desimini's somber yet luminous art evokes nature's solemn beauty as it captures the silent mystery of the ``rim of night.'' Her solid, slightly static figures firmly place this fantasy-like world of the desert in reality. 

Parang mahirap intindihin ano? hehe.  Kidding aside, it seems very interesting right? And very timely also for we are celebrating now the Women's Month.  The book suits for children ages 4-8.

Last but not the least, I am over excited for Gabo when I bought this one for him!

Gigantic Paper Planes priced at 135php
Did I mention here that Gabo is really good at Origami?  It started when Jun teach him how to make a paper plane.  Then ayan na, nakikita na lang namin siya watching tutorials at youtube and he is already making different animals na! Like cat, dove, duck, etc. I was amazed.  At 6 years old, he can already make different kinds of animals and modes of transportation with very minimal flaws.  Origami making appeals to his creative, inventive and constructive abilities. There is a study that it will significantly improve your child's Math skill through origami. No wonder that Gabo was second in rank on their Math subject in the class.  Good job kuya!

                      
Nawala na ang mata sa sobrang excited =)
He immediately worked on it!
Did I also said that the book is so big?  It really lives by it's name as Gigantic book.  I forgot to measure it but it was approximately 18" in width and 24" inches by height.  It is that big!  
It also includes a free set of sticks inside
Here's what it looks inside.  It offers a lot of plane patterns ranging from 3 levels (easy, intermediate, and advanced).  The paper that you will use is also provided in the book.










Here is Kuya Gabo at work!








The final outcome!

Congratulations Kuya!  Keep on enhancing your skills and doing what you love most.  We will support you all the way!

How about you guys?  What kinds of books did you read to your kids? Kindly share it by leaving a comment.

Happy morning!

Good morning everyone!

I had a sleepless night again.  Axxel is so kulit last night.  Very hyper ang bata, ayaw matulog at ayaw magpatulog.  He slept at 8:00pm, but he continuously woke up every 2 hours! Kalokang bata. He probably misses me too much.  I didn't slept with him kasi the other night because  I need to accompany his Ate Yani in bed.  Axxel is just a sweet boy.  We kept on laughing lang the whole night through.  It was so cute.  I am just slightly groggy here in the office because of lack of sleep, but for the love of my children, I'm very much willing to endure it.

Since I believe that we are now much closer as the time goes by, I would like to confess the darkest part of me.  No. I'm not the female version of Christian Grey.  Definitely not.  This post includes no whips and hand cuffs.  What I would like to tell you is that, I admit, I have been so impatient for the past several times.  I am impatient na even before.  I remember when I was in high school, when you and your group mates will meet in this certain time, and then someone will arrive late (say 10 mins.), It will really make me really angry on that person to the point of lecturing him/her the value of time for the whole day. And my whole day will be ruined dahil lang sa simpleng late comer. It brought me that behavior until college.  I was even worse then.  Being the leader of the class, I always make it appoint that all their actions was within under my permission. If the deadline was not met, I will scream like there's no tomorrow.  That's very rude of me, I know. 

It is hard for me because my brain incited me that that person was very disrespectful of others for not valuing their time or for not maximizing their time, even if I know in my heart that there must be a reason for it.  I am so close minded.  

Now that I am married and has my own family, I managed to somewhat control it but I haven't still overcomes it yet.  I still shout once in a while, even with my kids lalo na kung sukdulan na ang kakulitan nila.  I also feel very guilty every time my voice raises to Gabo if he does not quickly comprehend the lessons that where studying, assignments that I was teaching him, or if he does not respond to my question as quickly as I wanted him to.  It distressed me every time I saw the looks of children after being scolded by me.  

Another instance was just three days ago.  Me and my husband works in the same government office. Our time is 8:00am-5:00pm.  We make sure that we maximizes our work within that time alone so as not to overtime in order for us to arrive home as early as we can to attend our kids.  However, for the past few weeks, Jun's work demands him more time resulting us to leave the office at 6:00pm.  It was not everyday, It was like 2 days in a week. One time I said that we should go exactly at 5:00pm sharp because I don't want to be caught in a traffic. He said yes.  At exactly 5:00pm, I logged out and waited him at the parking lot. It was already 5:10pm but still no sight of him.  I was already so angry on him that time that when he arrives at 5:15pm, my eyes was already burning in heat looking at him.  The moment he sat in the car, I immediately confronted him by raising my voice, asking him why hes was 15 minutes late.  I was literally yelling at him on top of my throat.  I'm so insensitive that I didn't even ask him the reason of being late.  Ang dami ko ng sinabi sa kanya.  I don't want to detail it here because it really sounds painful that you may curse me. My husband is just quiet all that time.  After I releases my anger, he told me that we couldn't continue our marriage with that kind of behavior of mine.  He cited me all the instances that I'm being rude at him or at my kids whenever I didn't get what exactly I wanted.  He said that our marriage will suffer, and it will not produce a happy, growing family with me being always impatient.  He said that he was just enduring my being irrational at times because he wants to understand me and he understands me.  However, it should not always be the case because it will not help us not just only in the success of our marriage but to my growth as a person more imperatively.

Gallon of tears fell in my eyes.  Para akong binuhusan ng kumukulong tubig habang hubo't hubad!  I sobbed like there's no tomorrow.  I felt so immature that time. Para ba akong nawala sa katinuan. We all know that patience is a virtue, but I always struggle on it. Changing a certain behavior from what you have been used to be is not a walk in a park.  It takes some time.  A lot of time, in my case.  It is a process that I have to walk and live down in life.  It must be a commitment that must be instilled not just in my mind (or else it will be temporary) but more significantly in my heart.   It needs a lot of conviction.

Jun is a man of reasons.  I have always been thanking him and will continue to thank him. He has the wisdom that I lack sometimes.  I know that he loves me unconditionally. Unconditional love is very rare here on earth, but I'm very much lucky that I have his.  Kaya siguro God gave him to me, to support and help me in my weakness times, to be the better person that I have to be and for the future of our family.  

There are no promises here yet, because like I said, it is a learning process.  What's important is the first step to change: in which you acknowledge that there is something wrong, and the willingness and conviction to make it right.


Just a little reminder to all of us.  

The Lord is very intellectual.  He provides what is just enough for everyone of us.  It is just us, the humans, that endlessly yearns for more.

Time really flies so fast.  The first quarter of the year nearly ends.  Me and my office mates were wondering when will our office release its 2015 planner for the employees.  I'm not that a fan of a planner.  I prefer to write my schedules in a calendar (size of a one whole illustration board) than into a notebook-sized one.  It's weird because as far as I know my self, I'm an organized person and I like doodling on small papers, note pads, etc. 

Anyway, when I arrived at the office after my 3 days leave, I noticed a black notebook sized thing on my desk.  I thought it was a book.  It's black and hard bound.  When I inspected it, I was amazed! It was a JOURNAL!  I love journals in every form of it.  I am surprised because our office annually gives us a planner which usually includes a calendar, address book, to do list, note page, monthly index, etc.  However, this year, they opted to give us a journal maybe because it's more appropriate for us employees 'cause of the many meetings that we attended daily which requires us to do note taking and so as to use that as a guide for making reports.  

I love its appearance and texture.  Take a look at this:


front view

Buddha captures it all

I AM FOR PEACE

Very professional ang dating ano? Low key lang, very simple, not too loud.  I love that the doves and I am for peace logo were embossed in gold and white.  Here's what inside:


Front page cover: This picture more or less captures or summarizes the things/work that we do in order to attain peace for our country

It takes all of us to enable change

Note pages
It also has a detachable mini calendar that also serves as a bookmark for me

Take a look at the important dates of the year in celebration of peace
Back page cover:  The people who have partnered with us and worked hard for peace.  The people who have wanted and needed peace the most

Allow me to say that I am so much privileged to have been working in an office who's main role is to implement the comprehensive peace process in the Philippines.  For me, personally and with all honesty, it is more of a devotion and commitment that I chose to work here where I can share my helping hands, knowledge, experience, and talents to the needy, most unprivileged people of the conflict areas.  No words can explain the joy our beneficiaries gave us when they simply say thank you for the physical (development projects) and non-physical (training, workshops, etc.) assistance that our office provides to them. The face of a happy child who's more than elated seeing their schools being built and homes being constructed in spite of the non ending atrocities that they witness every single day.  More than that, it is the aspiration of having a just and lasting peace that our good office strives to make a reality.  


"We are so blessed by having such a diversity of cultures, such a diversity of lifestyle... When I am able to claim my identity, not put that as a threat to others and not be threatened by the identities of others, then, I see a world that is more beautiful for every Filipino child." - Secretary Teresita Quintos-Deles, OPAPP


I am a FILIPINO.

I am for PEACE.



Can you already feel the scorching heat of the sun? Yes! It's an indication that it's summer time na!!! Even the PAGASA officially declares it.  It's the most awaited season of the kids and also for us as parents.  Summer time is bonding time that's why I am very much happy to share these comprehensive summer activities, workshops, classes, sports clinics and more.  I sourced most of it through the internet (smart parenting, various news papers, online advertisements, etc.) and tried my very best to consolidate all of those based on the nature of the activity.  That's to show how much I love you hehe.

Warning:  This post is long.  Try to browse which field is best for your kids.


Multiple Sports

1.  Milo Sports Clinic
Badminton/Basketball/Bowling/Chess/Football/Gymnastics/Ice Skating/Martial Arts/Swimming/Table Tennis/Taekwondo/Tennis/Rugby/Volleyball
For schedules, venue and contact information, visit: http://www.milo.com.ph/ssc/schedules.html



2.  Don Bosco Sports Clinic
Basketball/Football/Baminton/Swimming/Table Tennis/Chess/Volleyball/Martial Arts
For  schedules and rates, view: http://www.donboscomakati.edu.ph/
Location:  Chino Roces Avenue., Brgy San Lorenzo, Makati City
Contact Number: 892-0101 to 08 loc 309 (Sports Moderator Office)


3.  Xavier Summer Sports Program
Badminton / Basketball / Chess /  Fencing / Football / Martial Arts / Swimming /  Tennis / Table Tennis / Volleyball
 All courses are open to non-Xaverians, boys and girls. 
Location: Xavier School Greenhills, San Juan
Contact Number: 7230481 loc 374 / 309 / 242 / 276



Basketball
1. Filipino Basketball Academy
Summer Skill Camp
 For boys and girls 7-17 years old
 Venues: Alabang, Taguig, Makati, Pasig and QC White Plains
 Rate: P4,500 for 8 training sessions( includes camp shirt and ball bag)
FB: FilipinoBasketballAcademy 
http://www.filipinobasketballacademy.com/
Contact - Coach Bernard Barcenilla 09175855830
Email: bernard@filipinobasketballacademy.com


   2. Alaska Basketball Power Camp 2015
Alaska opens its annual basketball camp for both girls and boys ages 5 to 18 years old
Registration will be open starting February 23, 2015
Check out the rates below (Register early to avail our early bird promo)


www.alaskapowercamp.com.ph


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Camping

1.  Camp Adobo 
Camp Adobo "Kabayanihan ng Kabataang Pinoy-A Summer Adventure Up North" 
 Part of the proceeds from this event will benefit charities that Camp Adobo supports.
 For Ages: 6-15 
Venue: Ilocos Region 
Schedule: April 16 - 19, 2015
Rate: All Inclusive Rate of 18,000
Contact No: 09064511487/09166242593 and look for Trish de Jesus 
Website: Camp Adobo (Facebook) campadobo (Instagram)
Email: campadobo@yahoo.com 



2.  Camp Explore
 Camp Explore Youth Camp and Family Camp
 It taps on the different developmental needs of our campers in a fun environment. 
 For Ages: Junior Track (7-12 years old); Teen Track (13-15 years old); Family Camp for  kids 0-100 years of age.
 Schedule and rates: 
 Junior Track Camp: March 22-23, April 23-27, April 16-19, May 20-23;  P9,000/head
 Teen Track Camp: April 10-12, May 6-8; P9,000/head

Family Camp: April 4-5; P2,000/head
 Venue: Mount Purro Nature Reserve - Calawis, Antipolo
 Landline: +63 (2) 986 7775
 Mobile: Kit - +63 998 533 2765
 Website: www.mycampexplore.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campexplore



3.  Children's International Summer Villages (CISV) Village 
 Minicamp Program 
 A local week-long camp. Participants learn about themselves and others through theme-based educational activities carried out by trained camp staff.
For Ages: There are separate camps for ages 9-11, 12-14, and 15-17
Venue: Laguna or Batangas
Schedule: April 15-19 for ages 9-11 & 12-14 / Apr 27 - May 3 for ages 15-17
Requirements: Participants must register in advance
Rate: P9,500 - P10,000
Contact No: (please email)
Website: http://qc.cisv.ph/pages/minicamp
Email: minicamp@qc.cisv.ph


4.  MEGA Sports Camp 2015
Schedule of Camps: Batch 1: April 20-25, 2015 / Batch 2: May 4-6, 2015
Summer Camp Fees:
Early Bird Rate: P1,500/kid (March 1 to March 15)
Regular Rate: P1,800/kid (March 16 to April 5)
*Fee is inclusive of daily snacks, sports bag, water bottle, camp T-shirt, camp button pins, extras, and quality sports training!)
Contact Details: 8669927 or text 0916-3463960

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Chess
1. Metropolitan Chess Club & Checkmate Philippines
Milo Checkmate Chess Clinics
 A year-round training program for beginners, intermediate and advance
For 7-16 years old
Venues: 
NCR San Sebastian College-Manila; Starmall Edsa Shaw; Nes Com. Bldg. Evacom,Sucat, Pqe; Grace Christian College, QC; MCU-Caloocan; Alabang; Pasig; Antipolo; Katipunan, QC; Binondo and Sta. Cruz, Manila, Provincial Alabang.
Requirements: Bring own sets, notebook and pen
 Rate: P1950 - new enrollees; P1800 - regular enrollees
 Contact Nos. 0922-310-2276; 0935-370-8808
 Fb: milo checkmate chess clinics and sports academy
Email: mccchess@yahoo.com


Football/Soccer



1. Futbol Funatics
Futbol Funatics CampsFor Ages: 3-17Venue: Paranaque, Alabang, Makati, Pasig, Taguig, Quezon City, CaviteSchedule: depends on venue, pls check www.futbolfunatics.com for skedsRequirements: slot reservation (pls contact us to inquire on slot availability)Rate: P400/sessionContact No: 0917-329-00-11Website: www.futbolfunatics.comEmail: futbolfunatics@yahoo.com





2. MONDO International Football Academy & Club
Local School Summer Soccer Skills Program 
 For Ages:  
Tiny Strikers - 2.5 to 4 years old 
Fresh Strikers - 4 to 6 years old
Super Strikers - 6 to 8 years old 
Lightning Strikers- 8 to 12 years old
Venues: Urdaneta Village Park Football Field in Makati / Manila Polo Club in Makati / BGC Turf in Global City / Evia Football Field in Las Piñas City, call for schedule
Rate:  Varies per age and program and promos. Please call Ms. Jasmine or Coach Butch to confirm rate.
Contact Nos: 0917-8670788, 0919-9980788, (02)2381787 
Website: www.mondonedofootball.com
Facebook: MONDO International Football Academy; Super Coach Butch
Email: supercoachbutch@gmail.com, coachbutch@mondonedofootball.com

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Gymnastics

1. Club Gymnastica
 March 30 to May 2015
 #155 Dr. Sixto Antonio Ave., Rosario, Pasig City 
www.facebook.com/clubgymnasticapasig
To register, contact: 5718699, 5421663, 6346712, 7881496, 0922-8635255, 0915-4239939



2. Kids Klub

Gymnastics for Beginners

For Ages: 7 & below; 8years old & up

Venue: Kids Klub 29 Gen. Lim St. Heroes Hills QC (back of fisher mall on Quezon Ave. corner Roosevelt)

Requirements: Registration Fee P500.00

Rate: Please call for inquiry

Contact No: 02 975 4797 / 0917 896 0199

Website: Facebook page: Kids Klub Philippines

Email: kidsklubphils@gmail.com




3.  Ballet Manila
2015 SUMMER WORKSHOP (From April 6 to May 31, 2015) 
The workshop is open to participants ages 3 and up
To register, visit Ballet Manila at 1915 Donada St., Pasay City. For inquiries, please call 400-0292 or 525-5967 or e-mail info@balletmanila.com.ph


Martial Arts

1. Discovery Pluz Gym
Summer Workshop 
April 6 to May 31, 2015
Contact Info :
738-7306 / 425-2168 / 881-3735
0919-246-7836 / 0915-287-6165
Website: http://www.discoverypluz.com/
Email : discoverypluz@yahoo.com



2.  Elinon Karate Academy

Karate for Kids and Adults

Venues: 

Elinon Karate Academy, Moonwalk Paranaque; Symmetry Dance Studio, BF Homes Paranaque;  Discovery Pluz Gym, Better Living Paranaque; Waltermart Sucat Paranaque; Olivarez Sports Center Sucat Paranaque; Suncatchers, Multinational VIllage Paranaque; LH Montessori, Fourth Estate Paranaque 

Rate: Training Fee ranges from P3,900-P5,100 includes 1 set of uniform

Contact No: 0932-1962149 / 0910-5411986 / 345-2047 

Website: elinonkarateacademy.weebly.com

Email: elinonkarateacademy@yahoo.com





3.  Empire Boxing

Boxplay (3-7 years old)

Junior Boxing and Muay Thai (7-12 years old) 

Youth MMA (12-17 years old)

For ages 3-17 

Venue: Empire Boxing Makati

Schedule: 24 Hours Mon-Fri; Sat 7am-11pm, Sundays 9am-5pm

Open Schedule, one on one.  Best time for younger children is from 11pm-4pm weekdays. Differently-abled children are welcome. 

Rate: P150 Boxplay, P200 Junior Boxing and Muay Thai, P350 Youth MMA. 
NO MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR 17 and under.

Contact No: 09999943267

Website: FB: Empireboxing   IG: EmpireboxingPH

Email: robertbdelrosario@gmail.com




4.  Likhaan Studio
Summer Karate Workshop
For 5 years old and above
April 6 to May 30, 2015
Rate: P5,800 for ages 6-11; P6500 for ages 12 to adults
Venue: 15 San Pedro 8 Compound Himlayan Road Tandang Sora Ave., QC
Contact Number: 4560071, 09228972337
https://www.facebook.com/LikhaanHomeStudio?fref=ts




5.  Train Station Studio
Karate and other Sports
Age Requirement: 4years old and above
Schedule: April 6- May 31, 2015
Rate: Php6,500 for 20 sessions 
Contact Number: 0998-578-3705
Website: https://www.facebook.com/traingroup
Email: trainstationgroup@gmail.com


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Swimming

1.  Aqualogic Swim Co.
2015 Summer Swim Program
A creative, non-traditional approach in teaching children essential swim skills using interactive games and engaging pool toys. 
For Ages: 6 months and up
Venue: Makati Shangri-La Hotel (MSH), New World Hotel (NWH), Richmonde Hotel Ortigas (RHO), The Village Sports Club (VSC). Call or visit the website for schedules.
Requirements: 
Infant/Toddler Classes (6-35 months) accompanied by parent - required to wear swim diapers
Children 3 years old and above - swim suit and goggles
Rate: 
AquaBabes (Infant/Toddler Swim Program) - P5,995/8 lessons ; 
AquaKids (Kid's Learn to Swim) - P6,695/8 lessons
Contact No: 0917.858.2782 / 703.6386 / 837.1716
Website: www.aqualogicswimco.com
Email: info@aqualogicswimco.com




2.  Coach A. Lim Swimming Inc. (CAL Swim School)
2015 Summer Swim Camp
Swimming sessions for beginners, advance and competitive level.
For ages 4 years old and above (Special class should be arranged for younger swimmers)
Venue: Quezon City Sports Club, QC; Makati Sports Club, Makati; Xavier School, San Juan; Celebrity Sports Club, QC; Village Sports Club, Paranaque; Filinvest East Village, Antipolo
Schedule: 7AM -11AM and 2PM -7PM (depending on the venue)
Requirements: Registration form, swim attire (suit, goggles, cap, kickboard)    
Rate: P4,000.00 - P6,000.00 (depending on the venue)
Contact No: (0920) 470-7777 and (02) 925-2853
Website: www.calswimschool.com
Email: info@calswimschool.com



3.  Bert Lozada Swim School
  2401 Tejeron St., Sta. Ana Manila, 1009
 +(632) 563-5532, +(632) 800-1357
 0917-700-SWIM (7946)
 +(632) 562-8041
  info@bertlozadaswimschool.com


                                                       4.  Akiko Thomson Swim School
Classes start: April 6, 2015
Classes: Learn To Swim/Intermediate/Competitive/Guppies
Venue: Colegio San Agustin, Dasmarinas Village Makati
Rates: Php4,000 to Php5,850 (depending on type of class)
Frequency: 10 classes/1 hour each
For more info, like them on FACEBOOK, email them at akikothomsonswimschool@gmail.com or call them at (632) 8444195


Visual Arts and Crafts

Book Making

1.  Adarna House
Book Making Workshop
In this workshop, kids will make their own books starting with their own story, drawing their own illustrations, and designing their own book cover.
Book Illustration workshop for Ages 7-10
Venue: Adarna House Inc., 109 Sct. Fernandez cor Sct. Torillo Sts., Brgy. Sacred Heart, QC
Schedule: April 13-17,2015. 9am-12nn, Monday to Friday
Rate: P4,500 (inclusive of materials)
Contact No: 352-6765
Website: adarna.com.ph / adarnahouse.wordpress.com

Email: lance@adarna.com.ph



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2.  Museo Pambata Foundation Inc.
Book Illustration workshop for ages 8-15
Print Making, Creative Writing for Children, Serigraphy, Crafts for Families, Sory telling for Children, Photography for Kids, Book Illustration, Family Art
Registration starts February 25, 2015 and ends on March 25, 2015. Classes start on April 11, 2015.
Fee: Php 2,000-2,500Contact No: 523-1797/98Website: www.museopambata.org/artscool2015.html
Email: info@museopambata.org






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Digital Arts and Computer



1.  CIIT College of Arts and Technology
3D Animation Character Design 
Basic modeling, character modelling, texturing in Photoshop, animation


Schedule: April 6-22, 2015; 8 sessions, 3hrs/session.
Course Fee: P9,499.00 / Participant. Early bird and buddy discount offered.
2D Game Design 
Design a character, creating events, objectives, mechanics, storytelling, programming language
Schedule: May 4-20, 2015; 8 sessions, 3hrs/session.


Course Fee: P9,499.00 / participant. Early bird- and buddy-discount offered.
For Ages: For 10-19yrs. OldVenue: CIIT – 3rd/5th Floor CTTM Square Building #68 Timog Ave cor. Tomas MoratoContact No: 411-1196 / 218-1788Website: www.ciit-ph.com /  http://www.ciit-ph.com/courses/summer-workshops/Email: workshops@ciit-ph.com


2.  First Academy of Computer Arts
Manga Comics for ages 10 and up. Students will learn how to draw human structure,  backgrounds, panels and lay-outs.
Duration and rate: 18hrs, approx 5 weeks; P3,960.00 / P7,920.00 ( Solo )
Motion Comics - Manga Style for 14 years old and above
Learn how to draw, paint and add effects to your comics!
Duration and rate:  39hrs, approx 3.5 weeks; P8,580.00 

Basic Sculpting for 10 years old and up. Students will learn how to sculpt their own miniatures and/or toys using clay.
Duration and rate: 9hrs,approx 1 week; P2,780.00 

Digital Painting for 12 years old and up. Learn basic techniques in digital painting using Photoshop.
Duration and rate: 12hrs approx 2 weeks; P2,640.00  / P7,920.00 (Solo )

Basic Toy Modeling for 14 years old and up will allow students to learn how to model basic toy figurines and an option to actually print it!
Duration and rate: 18hrs, approx 5 weeks; P3,960.00
Call for schedule.
Venue: First Academy of Computer Arts, 2F Saville Bldg., 8728 Paseo de Roxas cor Buendia, Makati City
Contact No:  898.2724 up to 26


Website: http://www.firstacademy.net/workshop/ 
Email:  (use website contact form)


3.  Galileo Enrichment Learning Program
Digital Summer Camp - Computer programming for kids.
For 7-12 years old

Branches: http://www.galileoenrichment.com/?page_id=87 (selected centers only)
Contact Number: 845-1234, 553-6193Website: http://www.galileoenrichment.com/
Email: info@galileoenrichment.com 



Galileo 2015 Summer Programs



4.  Philippine Center for Creative Imaging
Photoshop for Kids
Ideal for ages 10 to 15.
Venue: Philippine Center for Creative Imaging (PCCI), 2247 Chino Roces Ave. Makati
Schedule: April 27-30 (Thursday to Saturday), 9:00 am to 12:00 nn
Rate: PhP 4,995, includes materials, lunch and snacks.
Contact No: 759-3087 or 892-5281
Website: http://pcci.com.ph/Courses/SpecialClasses-Events/Photoshop-Kids.html
Email:  inquiry@pcci.com.ph



5.  Power Mac Center
Summer Kiddie Workshops 2015
Includes courses for very young kids like digital finger painting, movie making and 3D robot creation. Teens can also attend our Junior IT specialist module.
Age groups: 4-6, 7-12, and 13-15
Venue: Power Mac Center Trinoma and  GreenBelt Classrooms and Power Mac Center Apple Authorized Training Center Makati (Arnaiz Ave)
Schedule: April - May 2015
Requirements: Seats are limited and full payment upon registration is required. Devices will be provided during the entire workshop.
Rate: P3,500 per category
Contact No: (02) 553 4211 / (02) 553 6399 / (0908) 885 6277
Website: www.powermaccenter.com
Email: workshops@powermaccenter.com

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Fashion Design

1.  Fashion Design School Philippines
Fashion Design Summer Program for Teens
Fashion Illustration where teens can learn how to draw the right proportion of the Fashion Figure/Croquis and design garments. 
For Ages: 13 yrs. old to 19 yrs. old
Venue: 6th Floor, No.48 Polaris Center, Polaris St. cor. Jupiter St., Bel Air, Makati City
Schedule: April 13,2015
Rate: P10,000 per course
Contact No: 889-7484 / 782-7231 or 0905-5210-494Website: www.fashiondesignschoolphilippines.comEmail: info@fashiondesignschoolphilippines.com



2.  Make Believe Productions
Fashion Arts: Creative Arts and Crafts for Girls
Girls will have fun putting their artistry and fashion prowess to the test by designing and making clothes and accessories.
Venue: Maria Montessori Children's School Foundation, Merville Paranaque City 
Age accepted: 6-12
Schedule: April 6-May 8, 2015
Rate: P8,550.00/14 sessions
Contact No.: (632)828-7156/828-7158
Website: www.montessori.ph



3.  Sew Easy
Sew Easy For Kids Summer Camps 2015
Students learn how to use a sewing machine and are taught various sewing techniques that are applied on projects that are practical, fun, and age-appropriate
For Ages: 7-16 years old, boys and girls
Venue: Sew Easy Sewing Studio, 2/F D-Square Bldg., 295 Aguirre Avenue, BF Homes, Parañaque City
Schedule: April 6 to May 28
Requirements: No sewing skills required. Materials are included in the cost.
Contact No: (0919) 999-4009 and (632) 475-6689. Look for Anne del Rosario Website: www.seweasyforkidsmanila.comEmail: seweasyforkids@gmail.com


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Pottery / Sculpting

1.  Hobbes and Landes
The Polymer Workshop
Basic Polymer Clay Workshop with Intro to Advance - 1-4PM, P1,500
Basic and Advance Polymer Clay Workshop - 1-7PM, P2,500
All Workshops are inclusive of kits, tools, materials, tutorials and snacks.
Date: March 22, 2015
Venue: Hobbes and Landes Greenbelt 5 Store
Contact Number: 09162291250, 757-4241; 728-2401
Website: http://hobbesandlandes.com/polymer-clay-workshop-march-222015/
Email: provenancedesignsandcrafts@gmail.com



2.  Jadey's Clayarts

Summer Polymer Clay Workshop 2015

Arts and crafts workshop using polymer clay as a medium

For Ages: 7 years onwards

Schedule: every Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rate: P2,500.00/head, kid max of 8 kids every session Discount for a group of 5 participants

Venue in Metro Manila to be arranged with the client.
Contact No: 09297433114/09178865413Website: www.facebook.com/jadeysclayartsandfabshopEmail: melai_golee020301@yahoo.com




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Robotics/Enginering


1.  Enderun Colleges
Enderun Robotics
The students progress from Beginner to Intermediate and Advanced levels, they will be able to apply their robotics knowledge in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, and in real life situations.
For Ages: 10-18 years old
Venue: Enderun Colleges, 1100 Campus Ave., McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio Taguig
Schedule: 11, 18, 25 April & 2 May 2015 (Batch 1)/ 9, 16, 23, 30 May 2015 (Batch 2), 10am-1pm
Rate: P7,500/student
Contact No: 856 5000 loc. 547
Website: http://www.enderunextension.com/
Email: extension@enderuncolleges.com

Robotics

2.  Engineering For Kids
Engineering for Kids® is an enrichment program franchised from the US that focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) concepts taught through hands-on activities in an after-school setup.
For Ages: 1.5 to 14 years old
Venue: Treston Intl College, BGCRate:Php 4500 for 4 sessions, Php 6600 for 6 session. Php 750 one time trial class rate. Php 700 membership fee, valid for 1 yearContact No: 0917-5518705 or 975-4867Website: Facbook.com/efkphEmail: info@smilegroup.org.in

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3.  First Robotics Learning Center

Journey to Discovery

Open to kids who want to learn how to design, build and program robotics to do what they want.

For 4 - 16 years old

Venue: Unit 2, Ground Floor, Goldhill Tower, 5 Annapolis Street, Greenhills San Juan

First batch will start March 17.

Rate:

9 sessions, 1.5 hour per session
For 4 - 6 years old: 8, 500
For 7 - 8 years old: 9, 000
For 9 years old and up: 9, 500
Contact No: (02) 696-3333 / (0999) 8849256 / (0917) 5528898
Website: www.FIRSTRobotics.ph
Email: info@FIRSTRobotics.ph


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Drawing, Painting, Sketching, Crafts

1.  Ayala Museum Summer Workshop for Kids
Basic Drawing
April 18 and 25, May 2 and 3
Fee: 6,750 
Basic Watercolor PaintingMay 2 ,9, 16, 23 and 30Fee: 6,750 
Foldabots is a series of cut-out cardboard pieces that can be built into cars, robots, and animals.
April 11, 18, 25, 30
Ages: 7 and up
2pm-4pm
Fee: 4,800
For inquiries, contact 7598288 loc 35 & 25
Website: www.ayalamuseum.org
Email: education@ayalamuseum.org



2.  E. R. Tagle Positivism Art Workshop

Positivism Art Workshop 2015

Draw and paint together with the entire family! Mentored by influential painter E. R. Tagle, compositions are focused on positive subjects and free-style form of techniques and rendering.

For kids and adults 4 to 84 years old

Schedule: Once-a-week art class, 7 sessions

Rate: P6,000 inclusive of art materials

Venue: Unit 1011 Makati Square Tower, 1299 Chino Roces Ave., Makati City
Contact Number: 8112432 or 5656202Website: https://ertagle.wordpress.com

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3.  Faber-Castell Art Workshop

A free art workshop for children who would like to learn the basic drawing techniques using the Faber-Castell Connector Pens! 

For Ages: 6 to 12 years old
Venue: Robinsons MallsRequirements: Bring any Faber-Castell art materials your kids already have!Contact No: 0917-5080043, 0918-9424367 Website: www.facebook/fabercastellpilipinas
Email: jebarle@mozcom.com



Faber-Castell Philippines


4.  KidzArt 

Paint! Draw! Design! Sculpt! Summer Workshop

A 9-day program that will teach kids how to paint, draw, design and sculpt in basic and advanced levels. 
For Ages: 4-14Venues: Greenhills, San Juan / BGC Taguig /  SM Center Pasig Schedule: 4 batches during the months of March, April and May (kindly contact KidzArt for the specific schedule per branch)Rate: Php 8,500  (with 10% discount for those who will enroll within February)Contact Nos: Greenhills & BGC: 9259950 / 09277401394 / 09178559644 ; Pasig : 3303484 / 09273607936Website:  philippines.kidzart.comEmail:  kidzartphmarketing@gmail.com



5.  Kids Klub 

Art is Cool

For Ages: 4 years old and above

April classes: "Lets Learn to Draw and Paint!" (Basic drawing and painting workshop for kids)

May classes: "Let's :earn to Draw and Paint 2!" (Advanced drawing and painting 

workshop for kids)

Venue: Kids Klub 29 Gen. Lim St. Heroes Hills QC 

Schedule: Starts on April 6, 2015, MWF 10:00AM-11:30AM
Requirements: Registration Fee P500.00
Contact No: 02 975 4797 / 0917 896 0199
Website: Facebook page: Kids Klub Philippines
Email: kidsklubphils@gmail.com



6.  Likhang Bata Art Center 

Likhang Bata Art Center's Art Program

A literature-based art workshop catering to early toddlers and preschool kids.
Class Categories: Baby Da Vinci / Little Van Gogh / Kiddie Art MastersVenue: The Great Leap Academy, #44 Holy Spirit Drive, Don Antonio Heights, Commonwealth Ave., QCRate: P650/session. Discounts offered for multiple session enrollees, groups and siblings.
Best For Families Inc.(BFFInc) Summer Art Camp 

Students will learn basic art knowledge and techniques.

Venue: Best For Families Inc., #29 1st. St., New Manila, Quezon City

Schedule & Rates: April 6-8, P1000 includes materials for 3days and graduation fee.
Classes: Little Van Gogh - 2-5yrs. old / Kiddie Art Masters 6-12 yrs. old
CMM Kiddie Art Masters
A class on the basics of painting and about the great masters. 
For Ages: Kiddie Art Masters (for 5-12 years old)
Venue: Center for Music and Movement Philippines, G/F FRAME Bldg., #8 Holy Spirit Drive, Isidora Hills, Quezon City
Rate: P4,800 starting April 14 for 10 sessions. Perks and discounts for early enrollees until March 31.
Contact Details:
Mobile: 0932-2612327 (teacher Dindi) 
Website: http://likhangbata.weebly.com/
Email: denisemanlapaz@ymail.com

7.  Little Archers Learning Center 
Little Artists Enrichment Program
From simple artwork and crafts to creating masterpieces, the Little Artists Enrichment Program expressions will only be limited by their imaginations!
Schedule: 12pm – 1PM, every Monday and Wednesday from April 13 to May 13.
Rate: only Php 7,000 for ten sessions, and includes all materials.
For Ages: 9 and below
Venue: Little Archers Learning Center Multinational, Parañaque and Mall of Asia, Pasay
Contact No: 09178110621 / 8232390Website: www.littlearchers.com    
Email: littlearchers@gmail.com, info@littlearchers.com 

8.  Little Children's School of Manila, Inc.
Art Attack
Art makes the children powerful! Let their creative hands make their imaginations come alive with our arts and crafts workshop.
For ages 3 - 10M-W-F,  9 - 11amP 3,000.00
For more inquiries, please call 731-1520 / 579-7884 / 09063920607
Website: www.lcsm.com.ph
Email: littlechildrenschool@gmail.com


9.  Linxprovi8 Training and Tutorial Services
Summer Workshops
Enjoy arts & crafts, modeling & grooming, and voice & dance lessons in one package!
For Ages: For Kids (ages 4-7) and Pre-teens (ages 8-12)
Venue: Linxprovi8 Training & Tutorial Services - Las Piñas Center K301 Emerald Green Bldg, CV Starr Ave, Las Piñas City
Schedule: Batch 1 starts April 6, Batch 2 starts May 4
Rate: 9,600 for whole package (individual packages per class are also available)
Contact No: 8315608 / 09273118078 / 09473116977
Website: www.linxprovi8.com
Email: infolp@linxprovi8.com

10.  Make Believe Productions
Imaginart: A Journey Through Story
Children will go on an exciting adventure through the colorful World of Story, where they will craft different art pieces inspired by works of literature.
Venue: Maria Montessori Children's School Foundation, Merville, Paranaque City 
Age accepted: 5-12
Schedule: April 6-May 8, 2015
Rate: P8,550.00/14 sessions
Contact No.: (632)828-7156/828-7158
Website: www.montessori.ph

11.  Museo Pambata Foundation Inc.
Art's Cool
This summer, the museum is offering classes on printmaking, serigraphy (silkscreen printing), family art and crafts for families
For Ages: 3 years old and above. 
Venue: Museo Pambata (Roxas Boulevard cor. South Drive, Manila)
Schedule: April 2015
Requirements: pre-registration
Rate: P2,000 - P4,500
Contact No: 523-1797/98
Website: www.museopambata.org/artscool2015.html

Email: info@museopambata.org



12.  Sparkle Lab
Get Reel  
Kids create their own graphic novels, stop motion animations, music videos, pop-up books, text-based games, short films and anything else they dream up!
Venue: Sparklelab; 455 P. Guevara Street, San Juan City, Metro Manila (beside Café Ysabel)
Contact Number: (0917) 621 2846
Website: FB: Sparklelab
Email: lopez_rosanna@yahoo.com

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13.  Top Peg Animation & Creative Studio, Inc. 
Drawing and Basic Animation Workshops
Teaching children, teens and adults how to make their artworks come to life.
Call for schedule.
Rate: 
Basic Drawing: P4,500 for 20 sessions
Basic Animation: P 6,000 for 20 sessions
Venue: 8 Sunflower Street Manuela Subdivision, Pamplona III, Las Piñas City
Contact No: 8711590 / 4032419 
Website: www.toppeganimation.com
Email:toppeganimation@gmail.com


14.  Train Station Studio 

TrainStation Summer Enrichment Program - Arts and Crafts

Age Requirement  : 4 years old and above

Schedule: April 6 - May 31, 2015
Rate: P7,500 for 20 sessions, 1hr/session Contact Number: 0998-578-3705Website: https://www.facebook.com/traingroup
Email: trainstationgroup@gmail.com

15.  Winged Wonder

Winged Wonder's Arts Around the World presents "Bible Arts"
Teaching history and culture through Arts and Crafts
For Ages: 3 to 15 years
Venues: Fully booked Alabang Town CenterFully booked BGCWinged Wonder Arnaiz Ave., MakatiWinged Wonder Filinvest, Alabang
Schedule: 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., (mini class) 2:30 - 4:30 (big group) 
Duration: May - April 2015
Rate: P5,600
Contact No: 801-0676/09189674956/0917-856-6687
Website: www.wingedwonder.orgEmail: winged.wonder@yahoo.com



16.  YOUNG ARTISTS' STUDIO

Classes start this April, 2015

Venues: Fully Booked, BGC, Loyola Heights, QC, and Fundacion Sanso, San Juan City.

Workshop Fees: Php 8,800 - 9,800 (inclusive of materials)

Workshop Courses:

Art For Beginners

Art Intensive
Drawing
Digital Art
Painting
Animation
Fashion Design and Illustration
For more information, visit their website HERE, like them on Facebook, email them at youngartistsstudio@gmail.com or call them 975-0052/964-5951/0917-8378897




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Photography

Ayala Museum 
Photography for Kids
April/May
Ages 7-11
Travel Photography
March/April
Advanced Photography for Teens
May 213-19 years oldFee: 3,500
For inquiries, contact 7598288 loc 35 & 25
Website: www.ayalamuseum.org
Email: education@ayalamuseum.org



2.  First Academy of Computer Arts

Jr. Digital Photography for ages 10 years and up
Schedule: 12 hours, MWF 9:00 am – 11:00 am (approx 2 weeks)Rate:  P2,640.00 / P7,920.00 (Solo )  
Cosplay Photography for ages 13 years old and up.  

Schedule: 18hrs, TTH 9:00 am – 11:00 am (approx 5weeks)

Rate:  P3,960.00 

Venue: First Academy of Computer Arts, 2F Saville Bldg., 8728 Paseo de Roxas cor Buendia, Makati City

Contact No:  898.2724 up to 26
Website: http://www.firstacademy.net/workshop/ 
Email:  (use website contact form)

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3.  Frame of Mind Concept Photography & Videography

Basic Photography Class
A 7-hour class that will develop a good foundation on the basics so student can translate their own style into the pictures they take.
For Ages: 12 or above

Venue: Will be arranged depending on the number of enrollees.

Schedule: Classes are on weekends, except on Holidays, from 1:00PM to 8:00PM.

Requirements: Bring your own DSLR
Rate: Php 1,500/headContact Number: 09178845338 / 09277216330Website:  http://www.frameofmind.ph/
Email: jerryleeframeofmind@gmail.com

Frame of Mind Concept Photography
4.  Museo Pambata Foundation Inc.
Photography for Kids
For ages: 8-15
April 21 to 24, 2015
Fee: Php 3,500Contact No: 523-1797/98Website: www.museopambata.org/artscool2015.html
Email: info@museopambata.org






5.  Philippine Center for Creative Imaging


Photography for the Young at Art
Ideal for ages 10 to 15Venue: Philippine Center for Creative Imaging (PCCI) 2247 Chino Roces Ave. (near EDSA) Makati CityRequirements: Each child brings his or her own camera, preferably a point-and-shoot with user-selectable functions. No previous experience or classes in photography necessary.Schedule: April 8-11 (Thursday to Saturday), 9:00 am to 12:00 nnRate: PhP 4,995 (USD 125). Includes materials, lunch and snacks.Contact No: 759-3087 or 892-5281Website: http://photography.pcci.com.ph/courses/photography-for-the-young-at-art
Email:  inquiry@pcci.com.ph






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Culinary

 1. Tiny Kitchen Workshop
What: Learn cooking basics
Date: Classes will run from March to August, Mondays to Saturdays, 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.
Venue: 31 Scout Tobias, Quezon City
Budget:  P6950 to P7950
Contact Details: 02 410 2279; 63 917 539 3940, tinykitchen.com.ph


2. Kids’ Cooking Workshop
What: Receive hands-on experience in cooking and baking as well as tips for selling your goods.
Date: April 6 to 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Venue: Center for Asian Culinary Studies, 455 P Guevarra Street San Juan
Budget: P2,100/day
Contact Details: 02 726 9326; 02 725 5089


3.  McDonald’s Kiddie Crew 2015
What: Be part of the McDonald crew for a few days and learn about apron making, burger making, talent workshop, jazz-up hat, and design your own happy meal box.
Date: Workshop proper starts on March 23. Registration period is until April 30.
Venue: All participating McDonald’s stores
Budget:  P590 (includes shirt, cap, bag, artwork materials, pins/badges at the end of every activity, certificate, and meals for 5 days)
Contact Details: mcdonalds.com.ph
759 3087; 02 892 5281

2015 Summer Workshops, Lessons, Activities, and Sports Clinics for Kids in Metro Manila

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Academic

Singapore Math Summer Programs
What: Best Start to be Smart (4 to 6 years old); Visual Thinking Math (7 to 14 years old); Singapore Math Enrichment (Grades 1 to 6)
Date: April 6 to 28; April 27 to May 1; May 20 to June 9
Venue: 2nd Floor Serendra High Street
Budget: P4,990
Contact details: mathemagis.com
Budget: P3,000 to P3,500 (10 sessions), P400/session rate
Contact Details: futbolfanatics@yahoo.com; 02 622 2898; 63 917 329 0011

 Performing Arts

1.  Jollibee Kids Club Talent Camp 2015
What: Sing, dance, act, draw, and make burgers with Jollibee!
Date: April to May
Venue: All participating Jollibee stores
Budget: P500 (inclusive of uniform, workshop materials, meals for six days, and certificate of completion)
Contact Details: jollibee.com.ph
2015 Summer Workshops, Lessons, Activities, and Sports Clinics for Kids in Metro Manila
2.  Arts Dance and Arts Academy
What: Dance your heart out and learn hip hop and ballet
Date: April 6
Venue: Unit B Mezzanine GA Tower 1, EDSA cor. Boni Ave., Mandaluyong
Budget: P 3,500 to P4,500 (12 sessions per class)
Contact Details: 63 917 923 7453; 02 719 4062; studio@artsacademy.com
3.  Trumpets Playshop Summer 2015
What: Theater, musical theater, public speaking, hosting, modeling, and dancing.
Date: April 6 to 28; April 27 to May 1; May 20 to June 9
Venue: The Podium, Alabang Town Center, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Bonifacio Global City
Budget: P4,990
Contact Details: trumpetsplayshop.com; 02 631 725; 02 636 2842; 63 915 6645734
4.  Kids Act Philippines
What: Learn acting, dancing, and singing. Kinder theater is for 3 to 6 years old and children’s theater is for 7 to 12 years old
Date: April 6 to May 30
Venue: The Camp Art Studio, Unit 209, 2F Cityland Pasong Tamo Condominium, 6264 Estacion St., Brgy. Pio del Pilar, Makati
Budget: P10,000 (inclusive of workshop materials, costume rentals, and recital fee)
Contact Details: 02 750 1551; 63 915 447 8959; 63 919 433 8565; kidsactphilippines@yahoo.com.ph
5.  PETA Summer Program
What: Children’s Theater (6 to 8 years old); Children’s Theater 2 (ages 9 to 12); Teen Theater (ages 13 to 16); Theater Arts (ages 17 and up) Basic Acting (ages 18 and up); Advanced Acting (ages 18 and up); Creative Musical Theater 1 (ages 16 and up); Creative Musical Theater 2 (ages 16 and up)
Date: May 4
Venue: PETA Theater, No.5 Eymard Drive, New Manila Quezon City
Contact Details: 02 725 6244; 63 905 369 6003 tinasablayan@petatheater.com



6.  11 Acts Summer Workshop
What: Dance Classes
Venue: Unit B Mezzanine GA Tower 1, EDSA corner Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong
Contact details: 63 917 9237453; 02 719 4062; studio@actsacademy.com; www.actsacademy.com
Ballet Philippines Dance School
Venue: Cultural Center of the Philippines; SM Aura
Date: April 7
Contact details: ccpds@ballet.ph 02 833 3244 02 832 3689

ACTS summer dance workshop 2015

7.  Star Magic Summer 2015 Workshops
Registration Dates: March 21 & 22
Contact Numbers: 415-2272 local 5142 or 5243
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Whew!!! It is that long right? I am sure, you already found one or two summer activity/ies for your kiddos. Make sure to engage them to these kinds of activities to nurture and develop their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of their life.  It is also their chance to interact and mingle with other kids in which their social skills will be enriched. Encourage your child to explore possibilities and always remember that a holistic child is a happy child!

Now you think that's all? I'll be updating this list from time to time so make sure to visit this post regularly.   After all, more choices, more fun right?

Happy summer time!