Saturday, March 23, 2013

The power of summer



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“The power of summer”
Sun.Star Davao, March 23, 2013

Summer has the power to help us relax, enjoy and reflect. It also has the power to empower us when we learn life skills and passions such as cooking, sports, music, arts, dance and more.

Let us embrace the myriad of experiences that summer has to offer! Explore places, write a journal, discover a new hobby, reconnect with old friends and make new ones. Keep yourself busy because as a famous quote goes, “An idle mind is the devil’s playground”.

I proudly present to you my personal compilation of Davao City’s Kiddie Summer Workshops (Year 6)!

ARTS AND CRAFTS

WHAT: Art Program
COURSES OFFERED: Foundation, Basic, Intermediate Level (Oil Pastel and Color Pencil); Advanced Course--Drawing and Sketching; Illustration & Painting-Poster Color and Water Color; Painting (Poster Color and Water Color); Clay and Craft; Cartoon or Comic; and Acrylic Painting
SCHEDULE: Available all year round; Mon-Sat/9am-6pm/Number of lessons: (Choose between 8-12-24-28 lessons) 1hr/lesson
FEE: Available upon request. Free trial available
CONTACT: GLOBALART (DAVAO BRANCH), 301 E. Palma Gil St., Bo. Obrero, D.C. (inside Le Vivre Furniture Compound). Tel. 2219980; and 2nd floor La Cima Building (beside Water District), Matina, D.C., Tel. 2865399

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WHAT: Basic and Advanced Painting Techniques with UP Fine Arts Teacher Neil Javier
SCHEDULE: April 8-20, 2013; May 6-18/M-S/9am-12nn or 2-5pm (with two outdoor sessions)
FEE: P2,995 inclusive of art materials
CONTACT: GENLUNA GALLERY, Davao Medical School Drive, Bajada, D.C./ Tel. 2262104; (0939)5978510

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WHAT: Arts and Crafts for ages 2 – 3.5 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: April 8-May 10, 2013; M-F/9-11am
FEE: P6,000 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: Kiddie Fun Time for 1.5-3 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: M-F; 10am-12nn/April 8-12; April 15-19; April 22-26; April 29-May 3, 2013
FEE: P1,800 for 5 sessions
WHAT: Kiddie Fun Art for 3.5-7 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: M-F; 10am-12nn/April 8-19/April 22-May 3/10am-12nn
FEE: P3,500 (10 sessions); 2 hours P400/session
CONTACT: TENDER YEARS, #7 Gemini St., Dona Vicenta Vill., D.C./Tel. 2244884

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WHAT:  Fashion Arts and Crafts Summer 2013 Workshops for Kids and Teens
COURSE: Fashionista Lookbook; Fashionista Drawing; Arts and Crafts Camp; Fashion Stylista; Photo Shoot and Video Making; and 12 Days of Fashion
WHAT: FIDA Summer 2013 Workshops for Teens and Adults
COURSE: Sewing Basics; Pattern Making Basics; Couture Embellishments; Bag Design and Bag Making Combo; and Basic Makeup
SCHEDULE/FEE: Available upon request
CONTACT:  FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN AND ARTS (FIDA), Patio Valencia Compound, Jacinto Ext., D.C./Tel. 2853404/(0922)8119696

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WHAT:  Art workshop for ages 5-12 yrs. old/12 yrs.old and above
SCHEDULE: Batch 1: April 15-27/Batch 2: May 6-17/M-F/10 sessions/9-11am
FEE: P2,000
CONTACT: FORD ACADEMY OF THE ARTS INC., Ladislawa Ave., Buhangin, D.C./Tel. 2271096/Fax 2241835

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ONE-STOP SHOP
WHAT: Summer Arts Workshop
COURSE: Drawing and Painting (Beginners and Advanced)
SCHEDULE: M-S (12 sessions)/9:30-10:30 a.m.; 11am-12nn
FEE: P4,800 inclusive of materials
COURSE: Jazz and Hip Hop
SCHEDULE: M-S (12 sessions)/9:30-10:30 a.m.; 11am-12nn
FEE: P2,980
COURSE: Martial Arts
SCHEDULE: M-S (12 sessions)/130-300pm
FEE: P2,980
CONTACT: JHINE’S MUSIC AND ART CENTER PHILS., Door 7, Peter Carriedo Bldg. J.P. Laurel Avenue, Bajada Davao City/Tel. 222-1828(Bajada)/299-0082(Matina). Website: www.jhinemusicandarts.com

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WHAT: Various Summer Programs for Kids and Adults
  • Teens’ Poise, Personality and Modelling (for ages 8-18 yrs.old)
  • Powerful Speech for Elementary, High School, College and Professionals
  • English Proficiency Tutorials
  • Theater Arts (Acting, Singing and Dancing)
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: Various Summer Programs for Kids & Moms
  • Beginners’ Mandarin (3-6 yrs.old)
  • Math and Science Fusion (3-6 yrs. old)
  • Reading Blast (3.6-5.5 yrs. old)
  • Toddlers’ Exploration (1.6-2.5 yrs. old)
  • Fun Phonics I (2.6-3.5 yrs. old)
  • Jiu Jitsu (3-8 yrs. old)
  • Little Charmers (3-8 yrs. old)
  • Dance Fusion (3-8 yrs. old)
  • Tumby’s Kiddie Chef (3.5-8 yrs. old)
  • Little Crafty Hands (4-8 yrs. old)
  • Gym Babes (6 mos.-walking)
  • Play Phonics (walking-2 yrs. old)
SCHEDULE/FEE: Available upon request
CONTACT: TUMBLE TOTS, Araullo-Mabini Sts., D.C./Tel.2251847 or 3052255

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 MUSIC

WHAT: Music lessons (Piano, Keyboard, Voice, Violin, Drums, Acoustic, Guitar, Classical Guitar, Electric & Bass Guitar, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone)
SCHEDULE: Choose the day and time of your convenience (1-3 sessions a week, 1hr/per session) Mon-Sat, 8-9am,9-10am,10-11am,11am-12nn, 1-2pm, 2-3pm, 3-4pm, 4-5pm, 5-6pm
FEE: Available upon request
CONTACT: JHINE’S MUSIC AND ART CENTER PHILS., Door 7 Peter Carriedo Bldg. J.P. Laurel Avenue, Bajada Davao City/Tel. 222-1828(Bajada)/299-0082(Matina). Website: www.jhinemusicandarts.com

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WHAT:  Voice lessons
SCHEDULE: 12 sessions (1 hr./session)/Starting April 15/MWF/1-5pm
FEE: P2,800
WHAT:  Piano lessons
SCHEDULE: 12 sessions (1 hr./session)/Starting April 15/MWF/8am-12nn
FEE: P2,800
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, Guitar, Drums, Keyboard, Saxophone, Trumpet, Voice and Violin for 5-18 yrs.old
SCHEDULE: Available all-year round
FEE: Available upon request
WHAT: Voice lessons for 5-16 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: Available all-year round
FEE: P2,800 (10 sessions) with free recording
CONTACT: PATRICK-THE MUSIC STUDIO, Doors 2 & 3, 2nd floor, Aala Bldg., McArthur Highway cor. Juna Ave., Matina, D.C./Tels. 3008920/(0922)5555678

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WHAT:  Voice Class:  Best for beginners and those who are shy but eager to learn the rudiments of singing for age groups of 7-9; 10-12; 13-15 and 16 up
SCHEDULE: 12 sessions
FEE: P4,000 for kids ages 4-6 yrs.old; P5,000 for teens (Group session)
WHAT:  Musikids:  Music and movement program for children 4-6 years old SCHEDULE: 12 sessions; 2x a week (Group session)
FEE: P3,900
WHAT:  Music Theatre:  A program integrating one-on-one voice lessons, group voice classes and theatre workshops for both grade school and high school students SCHEDULE: 18 sessions
FEE: P7,200
WHAT:  Private Voice:  Go one-on-one with a vocal coach for an intensive and more focused training
SCHEDULE: 12 sessions
FEE: P5,600
WHAT:  Private Piano Or Guitar:  Go one-on-one with a piano or guitar instructors SCHEDULE: 12 sessions
FEE: P5,600
WHAT:  Musicgarten for kids ages 2.5-3.5 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: MWF/15 sessions
FEE: Available upon request
CONTACT: MUSIKADEMY, 209 McArthur's POD, McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City./Tel.297-4542 

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CULINARY ARTS

WHAT: Summer Baking and Cooking Workshop for 5-12 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: Batch 1/MWF/April 8-19/2-4pm (Advanced class); Batch 2/MWF/May 6-17/2-4pm (Advanced); Batch 1/TTHS/April 9-20/2-4pm (Beginners’ Class); Batch 2/TTHS/May 7-18/2-4pm
FEE: P3,500 for 6 sessions, inclusive of  ingredients and materials
CONTACT: BABY CAKES, Values School Bldg., Marfori Heights Subd./Tel. 3031318

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WHAT: 3-Day Baking and Cooking Workshop for ‘Tweens and Teens (11-16 yrs. old)
SCHEDULE: April 24-26/1-5pm
WHAT: 3-Day Baking and Cooking Workshop for Kids (6-10 yrs. old)
SCHEDULE: April 10-12/8am-12nn
FEE:  P3,800 for 3 days, inclusive of all ingredients & materials and recipe hand-outs
CONTACT: GOURMET BITES,  St. Dominic Savio Business and Tech. College, 6/F Dr. 2 Suarez Bldg., 112 Ilustre St., D.C. (fronting Limso Hospital). Tel. 3054237; 3036091.

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DANCE AND THEATER

WHAT:  LCB Summer Dance Workshop featuring “Broadway Musical Montage” as culminating recital on May 19
SCHEDULE: April 1-May 19, 2013
COURSES OFFERED: For kids and teens-ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, acting and voice; For adults-belly dancing, jazz and zumba
FEES: P5,000 for one dance with acting and voice; P9,000 if all dances with acting/voice. No recital fee but students are given allocation of 10 tickets each for matinee and gala recital show (considered sold) worth P3,000.
ALSO OFFERS: Muay Thai/Karate (5 yrs. old & above); Kickboxing (8 yrs. old & above)
FEE: Available upon request
CONTACT: LCB PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOUNDATION, INC.,    48 Villamor St.,, Bo. Obrero,  D.C./Tel.2225205

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WHAT:  Fit 2 Dance Summer Workshop for kids (4-12 yrs. old) and teens (13-19 yrs.old)
DATE: April 11-May 18
COURSE: Hip Hop for Teens and Adults
SCHEDULE: Sat/1-230pm and Sun/10am-1130am
COURSE: Street Jazz for Kids
SCHEDULE: Sat/5-630pm
COURSE: Freestyle Hip Hop
SCHEDULE: Sat/5-630pm
COURSE: Hip Hop for Kids
SCHEDULE: Sat/10-11am
FEE: Available upon request
CONTACT: METRO LIFESTYLE FITNESS CENTER AND SPA,    F. Torres St., D.C./Tel. 2286180 to 82

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WHAT:  Ballet class under the tutelage of Irma Bringas-Aguado following the principles of Royal Academy of Dance
DATE: April 2-May 25, 2013
SCHEDULE: Available upon request
FEE: P4,500 (16 sessions for 2x a week); P5,250 (23 sessions for advanced, 3x a week); P1,400 (Modern Ballet for 7 sessions, open to Ballet 5 and up)
CONTACTHOLIDAY GYM AND SPA, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041; Irma Aguado, Tel. 3056342 and cell. No. (0917)7189488

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WHAT:  Summer Dance Workshop 2013
DATE: April 2 - May 22, 2013
COURSE: Classical Ballet (3 yrs. old and above)
SCHEDULE:   TTHS: 9-10am/Baby Class (3-4 yrs. old); 10-11am (Primary, 5-6 yrs. old)/11am-12nn (Beginner I, 7-9 yrs. old); 1-230pm (Beg. II & III, 12 yrs.old and up),230-330pm (Advanced Class)
REGISTRATION:   P500 (for new students)
SUMMER FEE: P1,200 (Nursery, Primary and Beg. I); P1,500 (Beg. II & III)
RECITAL PRODUCTION FEES: P3, 800
COURSE: Hip Hop (for kids and teens)
SCHEDULE: TTHS/230-330pm
REGISTRATION: P500  (for new students)
COURSE: Jazz Contemporary for Kids and Teens
SCHEDULE: TTHS/330-430pm
SUMMER FEE: P2,000/RECITAL FEE: P1,500 (with tickets)
RECITAL FEE: P1,000
CONTACT:  ROYECA SCHOOL OF BALLET, Valencia Compound, Jacinto Ext., Arellano, D.C./Tel. No. 227-4228

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WHAT:  Hip Hop Summer Clinic with Bryan Grandeza
DATE: Starts April 1, 2013
SCHEDULE:  (3-7 yrs.old)/MWF/2-3pm
VENUE: ANGELS AT WORK, N. Torres cor. Vinzon Sts., Bo. Obrero, D.C./Tel. 2250208
FEE: P2,500 (12 sessions)
SCHEDULE: (Boys, 13 yrs. old & above)/TTH/10-1130am; F-4-5pm; (Girls, 13 yrs. old & above)/MW/4-530pm/F-4-5pm
FEE: P1,500 (12 sessions)
CONTACTHOLIDAY GYM AND SPA, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041; Irma Aguado, Tel. 3056342 and cell. No. (0917)7189488

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WHAT:  Body Rock Summer Dance Workshop for 12-21 years old
SCHEDULE: April 8-26/M-F
VENUE: Let’s Dance Studio, Jacinto St., fronting Ateneo de Davao University
FEE: P1,500 with T-shirt and certificate
CONTACTHANS PULIDO/(0947)8917276

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COMPUTER COURSE

WHAT: Basic Computer Courses for Kids and Teachers
COURSE: CYBER WIZARD (Programming HTML & CSS) for 24 hours
FEE: P5,200 (course fee and registration)
COURSE: MULTIMEDIA WIZARD I (Photoshop & Proshow) for 20 hours
FEE: P4,500 (course fee and registration)
COURSE: MULTIMEDIA WIZARD II (Photoshop & Video Editing) for 20 hrs.
FEE: P4,500 (course fee and registration)
COURSE: ANIMATION WIZARD (Swishmax) for 20 hrs.
FEE: P4,200 (course fee and registration)
COURSE: GRAPHICS WIZARD (Photoshop & Illustrator) for 20 hrs.
FEE: P4,200 (course fee and registration)
COURSE: MS APPs WIZARD (Windows/Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Internet) for 20 hrs.
FEE: P3,600
COURSE: I.T. WIZARD UPGRADE FOR TEACHERS (Windows/Word/Excel/ Powerpoint/Internet) for 24 hours
FEE: P5,200
CONTACT: DELTYX TECHNOLOGIES INC. (former franchise of GENETIC COMPUTER INSTITUTE, 2nd floor, KS Bldg., Sta. Ana Ave., D.C. (Beside Davao Central High School), Tel. 2244643; 3214427.

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SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

WHAT: Multi-Sensory Reading for 3.5-7 yrs.old This program helps a child to read using more than just one of the senses. It especially uses the sense of touch and movement. This will give the child’s brain tactile and kinetic memories to hold on to, as well as visual and auditory ones.
SCHEDULE: April 8-19/April 22-May 3 (Mon-Fri.), 10am-12nn
FEE: P 3,500 for 12 sessions; 2 hours P400/session
CONTACT: TENDER YEARS, #7 Gemini St., Dona Vicenta Vill., D.C./Tel. 2244884

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WHAT: Handwriting Without Tears
DATE: Starts April 15
FEE:  Available upon request
CONTACT:  CENTER FOR BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS, Road 7, Doña Vicenta Village, D.C./Tel. 2242188

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WHAT: Tutorial for Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Basic Reading Skills, Writing for Beginners, Basic Math Enhancement Skills, Speech Improvement for 5 years old to high school
SCHEDULE: April 1-22/MWF; April 2-30/TTHS; April 24-May 17/MWF; May 2-28/TTH
FEE: P2,000
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:  Various tutorial classes
SCHEDULE/FEE:  20 sessions/1 hour per day/Starts April 15/Grade School: subjects: English individual tutorial: reg. P300, tuition P1,900 = P2,200; Pre-school individual tutorial: Reading and Math reg. P300, tuition P1,900 = P2,200; Group of 10-15 students, P1,400. Time: 9-11am; 1-3pm(20 days). High school summer classes start April 8. Amount per unit P1,800. Reg. P400
CONTACT: FORD ACADEMY OF THE ARTS INC., Ladislawa Ave., Buhangin, D.C./Tel. 2271096/Fax 2241835

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WHAT: Let’s Get Ready to Read and Write for ages 3.5-4.5 yrs. old
SCHEDULE: April 8-May 10/M-F/9-11am
FEE: P6,000 inclusive of snacks and materials
CONTACT: ANGELS AT WORK, N. Torres cor. Vinzon Sts., Bo. Obrero, D.C./Tel. 2250208

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KIDDIE CREW

WHAT:  McDonald’s Kiddie Crew Workshop for ages 6 to 12 years old
REGISTRATION:  Registration forms available at McDonald’s branches
SCHEDULE: April 1-May 31, 2013/Please visit the McDonald’s branches for more information
FEE: P550 inclusive of meals, uniform and graduation fee
VENUES: 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; MCDONALD’S ABREEZA

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 SPORTS

WHAT: Milo Sports Clinic
DATE: April 8-19, 2013
VENUE/SPORTS: Rancho Palos Verdes, Diversion Road, DC/Badminton/Table Tennis/Taekwondo/Volleyball/Chess
FEE: Available upon request
CONTACT:  MILO SPORTS CLINIC, Tel. 2961300/(0943)3280999/(0918)3519129.

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WHAT : Khidz’ Summer Badminton Training 2013
SCHEDULE: April 1-12 (10 sessions per batch)/Basic/Fundamental Training (6-18 yrs. old) Batch 1, April 1-12, 8-10am/M-F; Intermediate and Advanced Training (8 yrs. old and above) Batch 2, 10am-12nn/M-F
FEE: P1,500
VENUE: Smash ‘N Drop Badminton Center, San Pedro Ext., D.C.
CONTACT: COACH KHID, (0932)3466476

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WHAT : Leo Pulumbarit Summer Badminton Clinic 2013 for ages 5-16
SCHEDULE: Batch 1, April 1-12/Batch 2, April 15-26/Batch 3, April 29-May 10/Mon-Fri/Batch 4, May 13-24/Mon-Fri/10am-12nn
FEE: P1,500 inclusive of shuttle cock, court fee, trainer’s fee, souvenir shirt and certificate
Note: Training will be assisted by Team Wheels ‘N More
CONTACTWHEELS ‘N MORE BADMINTON COURT, Bajada, Davao City/Cellphone no.-Coach Leo (0932)2974219; (0908)1098474

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WHAT: Basic Swimming Course
SCHEDULE: Kids-Mon. to Fri. 830-930am/3-4pm; 430-530pm; Adults-Mon. to Fri. 7-8am/6-7pm. Batch should have at least minimum of 4 students for it to be held as scheduled.
FEE: P3,000 (10 lessons plus 2 free pool passes)
COURSE: Advanced Swimming Course
FEE: P4,0000
CONTACTHOLIDAY GYM AND SPA, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041

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WHAT : Jiu Jitsu Summer Clinic
SCHEDULE: Fridays (630-9pm)/Saturdays (630-9pm)/Sundays (230-5pm)
FEE: P1,000 monthly fee with annual membership fee of P1,000
CONTACTHOLIDAY GYM AND SPA, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041

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WHAT : Badminton Clinic with Coach Rose Po
SCHEDULE: Batch 1, April 1-12/Batch 2, April 15-26/Batch 3, April 29-May 10/Batch 4, May 13-24/Mon-Fri/10am-12nn.
FEE: P1,200 inclusive of shuttle cock, court fee, trainer’s fee and souvenir shirt
CONTACTHOLIDAY GYM AND SPA, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041/Coach Rose Po (0916)3841776; (0921)6228245; (0922)3299735

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WHAT: Basketball Summer Clinic under Coach JP Pacheco Power Hoops for kids ages 7-21 yrs.old (minimum of 10 persons per class to proceed)
SCHEDULE: April 15-24/M-F/830-1130am
FEE: P2,000 inclusive of freebies
CONTACT:  HOLIDAY GYM AND SPA, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2223041

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WHAT: Martial Arts for children ages 6-13 yrs. old
DATE: April 1-May 18, 2013
COURSE: Bushido Karate
SCHEDULE: TTHS/9-10am
COURSE: Muaythai for kids
SCHEDULE: TThS/2-330pm
FEE: P2,900
CONTACT: METRO LIFESTYLE, F. Torres St., DC/Tel. 2286182

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WHAT: Davao City Red Cross’ Learn to Swim Program                                 
SCHEDULE: April 1-May 31/Mon-Fri/8-10am/3-5pm or 6-8pm
VENUE: Swimzone, 1st Street Guadalupe Village, Lanang, D.C.; Garden Oases, Porras St., Bo. Obrero; Forest Hills Garden Resort, Balusong, Diversion Road; and Royal Mandaya Hotel, J.Palma Gil St., D.C.
FEE: P750 (exclusive of pool fee)
CONTACT: DAVAO CITY RED CROSS/Tel. 2276650/2240217

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WHAT: Summer Learn to Swim Program for 6 years old and above                                 
SCHEDULE: Apri 1-12/April 15-26/April 29-May 10/May 13-May 24/(Basic)730-830am/830am-930am/(Advanced) 330-430pm/430-530pm
 FEE: P3,00 for 10 meetings; P400 for kickboard (required)
VENUE: Brokenshire Resort, Madapo Hills, D.C.
CONTACT: BLUE MARLINS SWIMMING CLUB INTERNATIONAL/Tel. 2864298/Annabelle (0915)7960685

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WHAT: Swimming lessons with Teacher Marjun Antoque
SCHEDULE: Available all year round/10 sessions
FEE: P3,500 (exclusive for Marco Polo Fitness Center members and their kids/family members)
CONTACT: MARCO POLO DAVAO FITNESS CENTER,  C.M. Recto St., DC/Tel. 22108888 local 7462

E-mail the author at mom.about.town.dvo@gmail.com. Visit www.momabouttowndavao.blogspot.com.


Saturday, March 9, 2013

Dream Big




















“Dream Big”
Sun.Star Davao, March 9, 2013

A few years ago, the dream of having a high school orchestra seemed to be an ambitious project for Davao Christian High School (DCHS).

But, through the collaboration of Patricia Chambi Soriano of Zion Praise Ministry, Inc. (ZPMI) and the DCHS administration, the school started its Practical Music Course (PMC) in 2009 which taught students how to play either the piano, guitar, violin, drums, keyboards, cello, saxophone, or flute.

“Our goal is that every Christian child worships the Lord through excellent music. We aim to train and fully develop God’s gift of music in every child and use this for His greater glory”, says Jermaine Misterio, conductor of ZPMI.

The ZPMI, which has been helping schools in Luzon and Mindanao strengthen their music curriculum since 2002, has held countless concerts, recitals and music camps participated by thousands of their students.

Recently, the DCHS Parents-Teachers Fellowship organized “Dream Big”, a concert for a cause presenting the exemplary talents of the Davao Christian High School Orchestra. It is the school’s first organized orchestra and holds the distinction of being the first high school orchestra in Davao.

With 50 strings and 12 woodwinds in the orchestra, and twice-weekly after school rehearsals since September 2012, the DCHS Orchestra came up with a very impressive concert which delighted the jam-packed audience composed of their supportive family, teachers and friends.

The first part of the DCHS Orchestra’s first-ever concert featured their passionate rendition of the “Lord’s Prayer”, “Winter Games” and “One Moment in Time” with Maria Colmcille Isadora Lim on vocals.

This was followed by the equally talented DCHS Choir’s upbeat version of “Magandang Gabi”, “Pilimon”, “Sitsiritsit” and “Holy Holy”.

Performing stellar intermission numbers were Hayeon Jeong (piano): “Summer”; Sharcele Galope (piano): “Hungarian Dance”; Belle Patrice Fuentes (violin): “Czardas”; and with the special participation of the adorable DCHS Preschool and Grade School Bands.

Meanwhile, the third part of the concert proudly showcased the DCHS Choir’s soulful interpretation of “Wind Beneath My Wings”, “Just the Way You Are”, and “Tuwing Umuulan”.

The “Disney Medley” (with flutist Karl Valderama), “Dreams That You Wish” and “This Is The Moment” (Vocals: Andrew Angelo Topinio), on the other hand, were the highlights of the fourth part of the show.

The orchestra’s finale piece, “When You Believe”, beautifully sung by Denise Cabiles and the DCHS Choir, was a fitting number to end the show. For it just proves that when one believes, big dreams do come true!

Special thanks to Davao Christian High School student Chang Fan Li for the “Dream Big” photos.

Catch the Davao Christian High School Orchestra as they perform on March 21, 2013 (Thursday), 5-6pm at the Abreeza Mall as part of ZPMI-PMC Grand Recital.

E-mail the author at mom.about.town.dvo@gmail.com. Visit www.momabouttowndavao.blogspot.com.