Barista, Family Yoga, Productivity Habits And More: 2022 Summer Classes For Both Kids And Parents

Summer is upon us, and we know moms and dads are busy checking out exciting activities that kids can join to make their school break a tad more meaningful and worthwhile this year. 

While Covid-19 restrictions have eased, we are not exactly out of the pandemic. The good news is, some summer programs are taught online, including sports but most offer a hybrid of face-to-face and online. 

Smart Parenting gathered a list of summer activities that involve a lot of movement and even mom or dad’s participation, adding family value to the program. Check out this list that is sure to keep kids and the entire family occupied for the summer.

Rhythmic Gymnastics (face to face and online)

Recreational Rhythmic Class (Face to Face)

Age: 3-15 years old

Schedule: 1 month x 4 Saturdays 

Time: 10am to 12pm

Branches: Malabon and Quezon City

Fee: Php2,500

Recreational Rhythmic Class (Online)

Age: 4-15 years old

Schedule 1: 1 month x 4 Saturdays 

Fee: Php900

Schedule 2: 1 month x 8 sessions 

Fee:Php1,600

Recreational Rhythmics Class is focused on fun and learning, with the eventual goal of performing group or individual routines. This program is designed to develop fundamental body movements, basic coordination, concentration, rhythm, and team skills. 

Sessions come with a free arts class. The program is offered by Sibol Rhythmic Gymnastics, a sports club founded out of passion by International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) brevet judge of rhythmic gymnastics, Eliza Marie Corpuz. For inquires, drop them a message via Facebook through this link.

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Yoga (online)

Family Yoga & Arts

Package: 2 adults & 2 kids

Date: April 23, 2022

Registration deadline: April 16, 2022

Time: Saturday 9:00 to 11:00 am

Venue: Online Class via Zoom

Fee: Php 888 (inclusive of all family members, maximum of 4) 

Radha Yoga PH introduces Family Yoga with the purpose of bringing family members across all ages in an activity where mindfulness, breathe awareness, and movement is observed. 

During the session, everyone drops all other commitments and stays focused on the activities on the mat. This will be complemented with an art activity where each family member takes part to complete the details of a given object. 

Facilitating the session are Yoga Teacher Jonnah Rose Mosquera-Catapia and Art Teacher Heber Joves Nepuscua. Contact numbers are provided in Radha Yoga’s FB https://www.facebook.com/radhayogaph and IG @radhayogaph.

Short courses for hobbyist (Face to face)

Cookie Making 

Age: 6 and up (Parent and kid tandem is considered as 1 participant)

Schedule: May 3-5

Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon

Fee: Php3,500

Quick Bread Baking 

Age: 6 and up (parent-kid tandem is considered as 1 participant)

Schedule: May 10-12

Time: 1-4 PM

Fee: Php3,500

Fresh Noodle Making

Age: 13 and up 

Schedule: To be arranged

Fee: Php3,500

Barista Mix

Age: 13 and up

Schedule: May 3-5

Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Cake Making

Age: 13 and up

Schedule: May 24-26

Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 

Fee: Php3,500

The Miriam College-Skills Development and Technical Education Center (MC-SDTEC) offers these short courses for continuing education and to meet the needs and interests of the diverse public. Each course is open to anyone who wishes to learn new skills and engage in productive ventures in the future. 

Apart from the courses mentioned above, they also offer pastry and specialty breads making, food processing, hair coloring, basic sewing, among others. For inquiries, write to  mcsdtec@mc.edu.ph or check out their FB page. 

Music (online)

One-on-one Piano, Guitar, Drums, Violin, and Voice Lessons 

Age: 6 and up

Enrollment Date: June 1-10

Schedule: June 13-July 16 (10 sessions/hour)

The Miriam College Music Center offers one-on-one music lessons in different instruments and voice. It prides itself in having a roster of seasoned faculty who are among the best in their teaching fields. 

For inquiries call (0998) 532-9598 or send an email at musiccenter@mc.edu.ph.

Sports

Beginner/Intermediate Badminton (Face to face and online)

Head coach: Weena Lim

Schedules by batch: April 25-May 18; May 23- June 15; June 20- -July 13 

Fee: Php6,500

Swimming 

Head Coach: Akiko Thomson 

Levels: Guppies and Sharks

Age: 4-5 years old and 6 and above

Schedule: Will accommodate 7 batches from May 3 to August 9

Time: 8:15 – 9:15; 9:30 – 10:30 am;1:00 – 2:00 pm

Fee: Php6,250

These are just two of a wide range of the 2022 summer programs offered by the College of San Agustin (CSA). Specifically, their Badminton and Swimming programs are led by two of the country’s renowned Olympians Weena Lim (badminton) and Akiko Thomson (swimming). 

They also offer basketball, gymnastics, taekwondo, and volleyball, among other sports. Their art offering include Performing, Visual, and Literary Arts. 

For inquiries call, CSA via Sharleen R. Macapagal at (0929) 799-1336.

Languages and Emotional Intelligence

Impromptu Speaking

Age: 12-17 years old

Schedule: April 20-May 13

Time: 10-11 AM Wednesdays and Fridays

Fee: Php5,000

Information Design

Age: 10-15 years old

Schedule: April 20-May 13

Time: 10-11 AM Wednesdays and Fridays

Fee: Php3,500

Project Management

Age: 12-17 years old

Schedule: TBA

Time: 5-6:30 PM, Tuesdays

Fee: Php6,000

Emotional Mindfulness and Productivity Habits

Age: 12-15 years old

Schedule: April 20-May 13

Time: 4-5:30 PM Wednesdays and Fridays

Fee: P5,000

The Learning Library offers these plus many more summer classes you can view on its site. It has been teaching kids since 2005, offering reading and writing programs in English and Filipino. 

For inquiries you may also contact (0917) 828-2669, (0917) 819-2266 or email inquiries@learninglibraries.com.