It's already the month March and don't we feel the heat of Summer already and and also feel the excitement of children as their school year's end is fast approaching? I definitely do that's why, as early as now, I am once again, compiling 2014 Summer workshops, lessons, and sports clinics for our kids.
As a practical mom, I'm sure you do not only save up for your children's tuition fee during the school year, but also for the summer lessons you plan to enroll them in. From this list you'll be able to select from an array of organizations and schools offering summer lessons for your kids that will best serve their interest and fit your budget too.
I cannot stress the importance of learning, whether in formal set-up or through play. These summer workshops, lessons and sports clinics will definitely hone their skills in social interaction, intellectual development and of course confidence building.
The list will include lessons for the following interests: Sports, Performing Arts, Academics, Personality Development and Culinary Arts Too.
Without further adieu, here's my compilation list of 2014 Summer Workshops, Lessons and Sports Clinics for Kids in Metro Manila
CULINARY ARTS/ FAST FOOD RESTAURANT
Heny Sison Culinary School
Classes start: April 1, 2014
Courses offered: Baking and Cooking for Kids and Teens (5-12 yo and 13 and up)
Course Fee: Starts at Php 9,600
Course Duration: 3 days
Venue: Heny Sison Culinary School, 33 Bonny Serrano, Crame, Quezon City
For registration and complete course details, please visit their website HERE 
McDonald's Kiddie Crew Workshop 2014
Registration Period: February 14 to April 30, 2014
Registration Venue: All participating McDonald’s stores (see complete list here)
Registration Fee: PHP 595.00
Registration fee includes shirt, cap, bag, artwork materials, pins/badges at the end of every activity, certificate, and meals for 5 days
Php 500.00 McCelebrations Gift Certificate to be given during Grand Graduation
Workshop Period: March 24 to May 30, 2014
Workshop Schedules (2 hours): 8am; 1:30pm and 4:00 pm
Workshop Activities: Values formation lecture; On-the-floor training; Talent Workshop, Burger/Apron Making and more
Parents’ Orientation: Starting March 22 (Please confirm final schedule with the store)
To download Registration Form and for more information, visit McDonald's Website HERE.
SPORTS
MILO Summer Sports Clinics (SSC)
Starts: May 26, 2014
Sports Clinic for the following: Badminton, Basketball, Swimming, Taekwondo, Bowling, Chess, Football, Gymnastics, Karatedo, Ice Skating, Table Tennis, Tennis and Volleyball.
Visit Milo-Nestle WEBSITE for Registration Details, Schedule and Venues.
Bert Lozada Swim School
Starts on March 24, 2014
Offers swimming lessons for: Infants and Toddlers, Kids and Teens, and Adults
Venues: 60 locations nationwide. Complete List HERE.
For more information, visit www.bertlozadaswimschool.com, like them on Facebook or call (02) 563-5532.
Aqualogic Swim Co.
Starts: March 31, 2014
Course duration: 10 days
Program/Lessons offered for: Infants and Toddlers, Kids, Persons with Autism, Stroke Efficiency for Adults, and Water Aerobics.
For Schedule, Location and Rates, please check HERE.
For more information, visit their Website or call +632.703.6386 and look for Ria Mackay or Norma Miranda. You may also email them your inquiries at info@aqualogicswimco.com
Scientific Taekwondo Efficiency Program (STEP)
Classes start: April 1, 2014
FREE TRIAL Classes on March 25, 27, and 29 at 10am to 12nn
Venue: Xtreme Boxing Gym, Penthouse of Sir Williams Hotel at #39 Timog Avenue
Call or Text 09176420123 to book your slots for the classes NOW!
For more information, like STEPS on Facebook.
Futbol Funatics
Classes Start: April 2014.
Venue Options: Cuenca Park, Ayala Alabang| Meralco Fitness Center, Ortigas Ave., Pasig City | Urdaneta Village Park, Salcedo, Makati City | Tahanan Village Park, BF Homes, Paranaque City |BGC-TURF, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig | Philamhomes, Quezon City | Elizabeth Seton School, Cavite | FOIFC, Las Pinas City
For complete list of schedule, location and fees, please visit their website HERE or like them on Facebook.
PERFORMING ARTS
(Dancing, Theater, Singing)
ACTS Dance and Arts Academy Studio
Classes start: March 31, 2014
Course Fee: Php 3,000 to Php 4,000.00 for 12 sessions.
Promo: Bring 3 Friends, Get 1 FREE Summer Workshop
For more information, visit their website www.actsacademy.com or like them on Facebook.
Ballet Philippines
Scholarship Audition:March 22, 2014
Classes Start: April 1, 2014
Age Limit: 4 years old to professionals
Venue: CCP Main Theater
For course fees and schedule, please visit Ballet Philippines website. You may also call 02-833-3244 for inquiries.
Trumpets Playshop & Musicademy
Courses Offered: Children's Theater/Musical Theater, Streetdancing, Hosting & Public Speaking, Modeling and Starpower.
Course Fee: Php 5,800 to Php 7,650
Venues: Podium, Alabang Town Center, Shangri-La Plaza Mall and Global City
For more information, like them on Facebook.
Repertory Philippines
Classes Start: April 7, 2014
Venue: Active Fun, Active Fun Building, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Courses Offered: Theater Musical Classes for Kids, Teens and Adults and Advanced Acting Classes for Adults.
Course Fee: Php 7,000 for Theater Musical Classes/ Php 8,000 for Advance Acting Class for Adults.
For reservation and more info, like them on Facebook.
Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)
Classes Start: April, 2014
Courses Offered: Children's Theater, Teen Theater, Basic Acting, Theater Arts, and Creative Musical Theater for real kids and kids at heart
To enroll, contact Chris Divinagracia at +63906 556 4800 or (02) 725 6244 petatheater@gmail.com
For more information, like PETA on Facebook or visit their website HERE
Make Believe Productions Fully Booked Summer Workshops
Classes start: April 2 at BGC and April 23 at Alabang Town Theater
Courses Offered: Stage Lights Theater, Fashion and Crafts for Girls (BGC) / Total Theater and Fashion and Crafts for Girls (ATC)
For more info on schedule and other programs/venues for their workshops, LIKE them on Facebook or visit their website HERE
Center For Pop Music Philippines
Courses Offered: Voice and Stage Performance Lessons (For Kids, Teens & Adults), Musical Instruments, Dancing Lessons
Course Fee: Php 7,500
For more information, like them on Facebook.
The Music School of Ryan Cayabyab
For information on their course offerings, schedule and fees, like them on Facebook.
For inquiries, please call 6379840 | 914-5055 | 0917-9096484 or visit their school at the lower level of Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas,Quezon City.
VISUAL ARTS/WRITING
Museo Pambata: Summer Art's Cool
Registration until: March 25, 2014
Classes start: April 10, 2014
Classes offered: Basic Art (4-6yo), Advanced Art (7 - 12 yo), Creative Theater (8- 12yo and adults), Creative Writing (8 - 12 yo and adults)
Workshop Fees: Php 3,500 - Php 4,500
Class Duration: 4 sessions, 3 hours each session.
Registration form is available HERE.
For more information, visit Museo Pambata's website.
Young Artists' Studio
Classes Start: April (First Batch) and May (2nd Batch)
Courses Offered: Art for Beginners, Basic and Intermediate Drawing and Painting, Animation, Fashion Design and Illustration, Basic Digital Art, and Advanced Oil Painting.
Course Fee: Php 7,200 to Php 9,800 (10 sessions and inclusive of materials)
For more information please visit their website HERE or like them on Facebook.
University of The Philippines Film Institute
Classes start on May 5, 2014
Courses Offered: Animation, Basic Photography and Scriptwriting
Course Fee: Php 5,000 to Php 6,000 (inclusive of snacks, materials, and Certificate of Completion)
Venue: UP Film Institute Media Center Bldg. (beside Plaridel Hall) Room 203 (Mac Lab)
For more information, visit UP Film Institute website HERE.
Vilca Arts & Designs Studio
Classes Start: March - May 2014
Contact us: 0947 492 5366 / 0915 343 4183
Venue: 4th Flr. Tempus Place II, 21 Matalino St., Brgy. Central, Diliman, Quezon City
For more information, like them on Facebook
Klasrum Adarna
Classes Start: April 7 - 11 and May 12 - 16
Courses Offered: Book Making (6-10 yo) and Illustrating (11 - 16 yo)
Course Fee: Php 4,500 to Php 5,000 (inclusive of materials)
Venue: Adarna House, Inc. Sct. Fernandez cor. Sct. Torillo, QC.
For more information, visit their website HERE.
These are some of the Summer workshops, lessons and sports clinics offerings I was able to gather from different sources. I will keep updating this list as soon as I get new information on other summer activities. So do come back for more summer lessons for your kids.
If you know of any classes not on my list, do leave a comment below so I could include it as well! :)