Summer Workshops for Children

While kids of all ages are eagerly awaiting the start of summer, parents know that being in charge of children who have energy to spare can turn a cheerful summer day into a stressful one. Harness your children's energy and develop their skills and talents by enrolling them in one of the many classes being offered this summer. Whether your little one's passion lies in cooking, the arts, sports, or writing, there's bound to be an activity that'll be perfect for him or her.

FN gives you a list of some of the many summer classes for kids this year. And we'll be adding to this list as summer progresses, so be sure to check back.

Need some tips on choosing summer workshops? Last year's article has 6 tips for making sure the ones you enroll your children in are hits and not misses.


COOKING

1. CCA BOOT CAMP
Who: Kids 7-10 years old
Where: CCA Main 287 Katipunan Ave., Loyola Hts, QC
When: May 4-8, May 11 – 15 and May 18-22 
Fee: P7,800
For additonal info: You can call 426-4840/41 or 994-2523/30/40 for more details.


2. TINY KITCHEN SUMMER SOOKING CLASSES FOR KIDS
Who: Kids 4-6 years old (Tiny Kitchen 1) and 7-12 (Tiny Kitchen)
Where: 31 Scout Tobias, Baranggay Laging Handa, Quezon City
When: March to June, classes are from Monday to Saturday (except Friday)
Fee: P5,000 (Tiny Kitchen 1) and P6,500 (Tiny Kitchen)
For additional info: You can call 410-2279, 0917-5393940 or send an e-mail to tiny_planet@hotmail.com for more details

3. THE HENY SISON CULINARY SCHOOL'S SUMMER KITCHEN FUN
Who: Kids 5-12 (Little Chefs), 8-15 (Junior Master Chefs), and 13 and up (Cooking & Baking Workshops for Teens)
Where: 33 Col. Bonny Serrano Avenue cor. Sunrise Drive, Crame, Quezon City
For additional info: You can call Rita, Chrystal or Terresa at 726-5316 / 413-2428 or 412-7792 (Telefax); email henysison@gmail.com or info@henysison.com for information about schedules and fees


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ARTS AND CRAFTS

1. KIDS ART WORK SUMMER WORKSHOP 2011
Who: Kids 5-12 years old
Where: Metrocentro Baptist Community Church, 8 Velante Drive 15th Avenue Cubao, Quezon City
When: All Fridays and Saturdays of April and May (except April 22 and 23
Fee: P3,500
For additional info: You can call 0917-900-8821 for more details

2. YOUNG ARTISTS' STUDIO SUMMER 2011 WORKSHOP
Who: For kids as young as 5 and as old as 15
Where: 2nd Floor CK Building, Visayas Avenue, Quezon City and Sta. Lucia East Mall, marcos Highway cor. Felix Ave., Cainta
When: Various schedules all throughout April and May
Fee: From P4,000 to P6,000 depending on the classes.
For additional info: You can call 975-0052 / 964-5951 or 0917-837-8897 / 0917-568-5939 or e-mail youngartistsstudio@gmail.com for more details

3. ArtPlay Art Workshop: LET'S DO ART TOGETHER! A PARENT-CHILD ART WORKSHOP
Who: Kids 3-7 years old their parents
Where: Museong Pambata Roxas Blvd., cor South Drive, Manila
When: May 7, 14, 21, and 28
Fee: P4,500
For additional info: You can call 523-1797 to 98 or536-0595 or e-mail info@museopambata.org for more details

4. ART WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN: BASIC ART
Who: Kids 8-14 years old
Where: Museong Pambata Roxas Blvd., cor South Drive, Manila
When: 8 sessions starting April 5
Fee: P4,500 (inclusive of materials)
For additional info: You can call 523-1797 to 98 or 536-0595 or e-mail info@museopambata.org for more details

5. ART WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS: ART SPOT, ART STUFF
Who: Kids 8-14 years old
Where: Where: Museong Pambata Roxas Blvd., cor South Drive, Manila
When: 8 sessions starting on April 5
Fee: P4,500 (inclusive of materials)
For additional info: You can call 5231797 to 98 or 5360595 or e-mail info@museopambata.org for more details

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THEATRE AND DANCE

1. CHILDREN'S MUSICAL THEATER ARTS WORKSHOP
Who: Kids 8-14 years old
Where: Museong Pambata Roxas Blvd., cor South Drive, Manila
When: 12 sessions starting April 5
Fee: P4,500
For additional info: You can call 5231797 to 98 or 5360595 or e-mail info@museopambata.org for more details

2. THE BALLET MANILA SCHOOL: SUMMER WORKSHOP
Where: 1915 Donada St., Pasay City
When: April 5 to May 22
Fee: P500 registration fee for new students; P300 registration fee for old students; P20,000 tuition fee for the whole program
For additional info: You can call 400-0292 / 404-3086 or e-mail info@balletmanila.ph for more details

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SPORTS

1. MILO SUMMER SPORTS CLINICS
Who: Kids of varying ages
Where: Venues all over the Philippines
For additional info: Information about what sports clincs are available, as well as venues. fees, and the official registration form can be found on the official Milo website.


2. BERT LOZADA SWIMMING PROGRAMS FOR BABIES AND KIDS
Who: Basic classes are available for kids from 6 months to 6 years; advanced classes are also available
Where: Various locations
Info: Information about cost and schedules can be found on the Bert Lozada Swim School website

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OTHERS

1. CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN
Who: Kids 8-12
Where: Museong Pambata Roxas Blvd., cor South Drive, Manila
When: April 8, 15, 29, and May 6
Fee: P3,500
For additional info: You can call 523-1797 to 98 or 536-0595 or e-mail info@museopambata.org for more details

2. Make Believe's TAKE TWO: ACTING AND DIRECTING FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Who: Kids from 11-19 years old
Where: The Forum, 4th Level, Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street
When: March 5, 12, 19, and 26 April 2, 10, 16, and 23
Fee: P8,250
For additional info: Please contact Marika at 729-5899

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