Feel that? Yep, summer is here! For kids and young adults, summer means two months of freedom from school and fun outings at the beach.
But wait — learning shouldn’t stop when school is out. To prevent summer learning loss, it’s important for children and teens to have activities that give them ongoing opportunities to learn.
Need ideas? Here’s a list of upcoming summer workshops and fun activities to keep your children and teens occupied and active this summer.
Fun Summer Workshops for Kids and Teens
Robotics Workshops
- The Builders’ Paradise (4-6 years old) by FIRST Robotics Learning Center
In this program, children will use Lego Duplos for the creation of tangible outputs with the help of their ideas and imagination.
- Pocket Monster: Mystery Expedition (7-8 years old) by FIRST Robotics Learning Center
Fundamental building and programming ideas are useful for the Pokémon theme workshop. Children will have the opportunity to experience hands-on activities in the field of Robotics.
- Heroes of the Mushroom Kingdom (9 years old and up) by FIRST Robotics Learning Center
Heroes of the Mushroom Kingdom workshop will give a chance to students to build and program their own robotics creation based on the given task.
Arts and Crafts Workshops
- Basic Drawing Workshop by TOP PEG Animation Studio
Basic Drawing workshop is designed to cater all ages, as young as 4 years old as long as he/she already knows how to hold a pencil and even older people who wants to learn how to draw.
- Young Painters Workshop by Balay Gabay
This workshop aims to teach children ages 4-12 years old the basics of coloring and painting. It teaches our kids artistic mind expression through painting using acrylic and poster paint on vellum boards in a fun and enjoyable way.
- Young Artists Workshop by Balay Gabay
This workshop aims to teach our artistic kids arts and craft ideas and techniques to express their talents. Making collages, paper mache, animal puppets and face painting are some of the activities they may do. Activities may vary depending on the interests of the group.
- SUMMER COLORS: Acrylic Painting Course by Miriam College
This course offers students opportunities to explore the versatility of acrylic paints and be able to create compositions reflective of summer. A group exhibit culminates the activity.
- 3-D Art Lab for Kids by Miriam College
Children will be able to explore the world of three-dimensional art. Lessons will focus on fundamental art concepts and skills in constructing and designing 3-D Art projects using a variety of materials like paper, cardboard, clay, and plaster.
- Drawing, Painting and Sculpting Classes for Children by Miriam College
Children are introduced to the fundamental techniques of drawing and painting, such as lines, shading, mixing colors, compositions, and dimensions.
- Arts and Crafts for Young Kids by Miriam College
The program offers basic art appretiation and awareness for young children. *with a Culminating Exhibit on the last day
- Kids at Art Summer Workshops by Kids At Art
Kids At Art offers two workshops this summer 2017. The Arts and Crafts Workshop features lessons in drawing, painting, sculpture and crafts designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old. The Potter and Clay Sculpture Workshop teaches participants ages 7 to 14 years old, basic hand-building techniques to make functional pottery and sculptural ceramic forms.
FITNESS & Sports Workshops
- Fencing Summer Camp for Teens and Adults by Republic Fencing and Sports Club
Learn the art of fencing with certified coaches. For students age 13 and above.
- 2017 Summer FUN-damental Camp (Basketball Training) by Coach E Basketball School
A tutorial-skill based and value-integrated basketball training program.
- Junior Tennis Training (Leap Frog) 5-8 years old by Perkins Twins Tennis Academy
This Junior tennis training in the Philippines is based on a modified version of USTA (United States Tennis Association) junior tennis training.
- Kids Yoga by Ikka Garcia
Kids yoga is a well-rounded kids program incorporating physical fitness, music and movement activities, group games, storytelling, arts/crafts, and calming techniques. Fun themes are incorporated such as jungle/animal theme, transportation, ocean, etc.
- Junior Tennis Training (Leap Frog) 5-8 years old by Perkins Twins Tennis Academy
This Junior tennis training in the Philippines is based on a modified version of USTA (United States Tennis Association) junior tennis training.
- Junior Tennis Training (Leap Frog +) 9-12 years old by Perkins Twins Tennis Academy
This Junior Tennis Training is based on the USTA (United States Tennis Association) junior tennis training program and modified for the Philippine market.
- FitKids Summer Camp 2017 by FitKids Camp
FitKids is a health and fitness camp that entails a program destined for collaborative, active, and most importantly, fun learning through sports activities, juicing, and arts and crafts. We aim to develop children to get on the healthy wagon as early as possible! Activities: Yoga, Dance, HIIT (High Intensity Interval for Kids), Structured Games, Juicing
- Basketball Clinic by La Consolacion College Manila
- Volleyball 1 by Miriam College
The participants will learn basic volleyball skills, rules and rudiments of the game.
- Swim Camp by Miriam College
The camp aims to develop the basic skills in young swimmers and cultivate them in values of courage, perseverance, discipline, and love for water in a recreational, nurturing and fun environment.
- PADI Bubblemaker by Liquid Dive Resort
Bubblemaker is as fun as it sounds – a chance for kids to blow bubbles by scuba diving. Children who are at least 8 years old can use scuba gear to breathe underwater and swim around in shallow water. Have a party or celebrate a birthday by throwing a memorable, exciting Bubblemaker event with friends and family at your local PADI Dive Center or Resort.
A child must be 8 years old or older. Kids must be comfortable in the water, but no prior experience is necessary. Parental approval is required.
- Karate Lessons by Elinon Karate Academy
Karate Lessons for kids and adults
- Karate for Kids- Tiger Cubs Class by Karate Development Arts & Sports (KDA)
Specially designed for kids between the ages of 4 and 8, the regular karate class is made shorter and more fun while at the same time teaching them the focusing on teaching kids very important karate values like discipline and respect
- Self Defense for Kids by Miriam College
The course aims to (1) introduce the concept of kung-fu martial arts to students, (2) inculcate in them the principles of self-defense, self control, calmness, and courage, and (3) improve the physical well-being of students as they foster camaraderie.
- Swimming: Dolphins by Miriam College
Your child will be able to fine tune freestyle and backstroke technique. Introduction to butterfly and breaststroke. Building child’s swim skill as a foundation to competitive swimming.
- Swimming: Penguins by Miriam College
Your child will be able to learn how to swim freestyle properly. Correct breathing technique plus proper arm pulls and kicks will be the focus of the course. Introduction to backstroke and dolphin kick.
- Swimming: Tadpoles by Miriam College
Your child will be able to build confidence in water. He or she will learn to jump into the pool and get back to the pool edge safely, learn basic crawl and introduction to freestyle.
Ballet, Dance, & Theater Workshops
- Master Class – Basic Pointe by Ballet Philippines
This class is open to 12yo to 14 yo. Pointe technique for empowering strength, precision, coordination, balance, and line, including exercises to strengthen and train feet both in and out of pointe shoes.
- Pre-Ballet by Miriam College
This is an introduction to ballet, with beginning development of ballet concepts such as turn out, coordination, spatial awareness and class etiquette.
- Baby Ballet 1 by Miriam College
Designed for the young child who loves to move & dance to music. Emphasis is placed on motor skill development, coordination and balance.
- Baby Ballet 2 to 5 by Miriam College
Offered to children 3-6 years old with previous ballet training.
- Classical Ballet 1-3 by Miriam College
Offered to children 7 yrs old and above with previous training. This class focuses on ballet technique, proper body alignment, French terminology and musicality.
- Tiny Tots 1 and 2 by Miriam College
Designed for the young child who loves to move & dance to music. Emphasis is placed on motor skill development, coordination and balance.
- Hip Hop Dancing for Kids by Miriam College
The program is designed for children to develop balance, flexibility, coordination, rhythm and confidence.
Hip Hop Dancing for Kids 1, Hip Hop Dancing for Kids 2, Hip Hop Dancing for Kids 3
- Summer Ballet by La Consolacion College Manila
Summer Ballet workshop is open to all levels beginning age 4 to professional levels.
- Tiny Tots Ballet | Beginners 3-4 years old by Halili-Cruz School of Ballet
This class will introduce younger students to basic ballet vocabulary and technique in a structured yet fun setting. Simple coordination, musicality, rhythm and concentration will be emphasized. Students are encouraged to explore space and enjoy dancing.
- Baby Ballet | Beginners 5-6 years old by Halili-Cruz School of Ballet
BEGINNERS 5-6 YEARS OLD or BABY BALLET
- Pre-Ballet | Beginners 7-11 years old by Halili-Cruz School of Ballet
BEGINNERS 5-6 YEARS OLD or BABY BALLET
- Teens Ballet by Halili-Cruz School of Ballet
This class will introduce younger students to basic ballet vocabulary and technique in a structured yet fun setting. Simple coordination, musicality, rhythm and concentration will be emphasized. Students are encouraged to explore space and enjoy dancing.
- Summer Dance Workshop (Hip Hop and Street Dance) by Kids Acts Philippines’ TheCampArt Performing School
- 16th Summer Dance Funshop “ELEMENTS” by Orange Dance Studio
- MUSIC THEATER (16 years old and above) by The Music School of Ryan Cayabyab
This course includes the aspects of singing, movement, acting and other music theater elements. This course does not cater to only students but to homemakers, office workers, professionals, hobbyists, the curious and even grandparents as well!
- Theater Workshops by PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association)
Children’s Theater 1 (ages 6 to 8), Children’s Theater 2 (ages 9 to 12), Teen Theater (ages 13 to 16), and Creative Musical Theater 1 (ages 16 & up).
Music Workshops
- 14K Summer Workshop (Music, Dance, Theater) by The Music School of Ryan Cayabyab
14K Summer Workshop for 8-12 years old and 13-17 years old is a music course that aims to introduce the elements of music through singing, movement and theater performance. It further develops the expressivity, creativity. social skills and confidence of the student through the course’s various activities.
- Summer Music Lessons (ABRSM Program) by Kids Acts Philippines’ TheCampArt Performing School
VOICE – PIANO – GUITAR – MUSIC THEORY
Two times a week Lessons for 20 sessions.
One-on-One Learning for 1 Hour per session.
KIDS & ADULTS: Ages 7 to 60 years old
- Music Lessons by La Consolacion College Manila
-Violin
-Guitar
-Vioce
-Piano
Lessons are designed according to age and level of proficiency.
- Individual Music Lessons by The Music School of Ryan Cayabyab
- Individual Music Lessons by Miriam College
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
- Speak Up, Write Now by The Learning Library
This is a one-of-a-kind writing and speaking workshop that builds good composition and effective oral presentation skills for kids (ages 9-14).
- Big Talk for Small Ones (English Learning Program) by John Robert Powers
This is a 20-hour oral communication workshop for pre-teens (ages 8-11) that aims to help young learners become effective speakers of English
- Beginning Filipino (First Run) by The Learning Library
This workshop builds vocabulary and listening comprehension through different interactive activities. Guaranteed to make learning Filipino FUN for kids who are 4-7 years old!
- Breakthrough IQ Builder Summer Program by The Study by Enderun Colleges
The Study aims to provide a holistic approach to help increase a child’s IQ through our IQ Builder Summer Program. The 4-subject class will hone student’s metacognition skills which will not only prepare them for school but for the 21st Century Economy.
Age: 5 – 8 year olds | Schedule: 9:00am – 12:00nn
- Olympian IQ Builder Summer Program by The Study by Enderun Colleges
The Study aims to provide a holistic approach to help increase a child’s IQ through our IQ Builder Summer Program. The 4-subject class will hone student’s metacognition skills which will not only prepare them for school but for the 21st Century Economy.
Age: 9 – 12 year olds | Schedule: 9:00am – 12:00nn
- Titan IQ Builder Summer Program by The Study by Enderun Colleges
The Study aims to provide a holistic approach to help increase a child’s IQ through our IQ Builder Summer Program. The 4-subject class will hone student’s metacognition skills which will not only prepare them for school but for the 21st Century Economy.
Age: 13 years old and above | Schedule: 9:00am – 12:00nn
- Make Up or Step Up Summer Camp by MatheMagis Singapore Maths
Help your child build Maths skills this summer with Singapore Maths enrichment programs for ages 4 up to 14.
- Reading Safari (First Run) by The Learning Library
This is a fun workshop for children who are still getting ready to read (GRR) or beginning to read (BR). Students learn about letter sounds and word reading strategies while developing the love of reading.
- Beginning Reading by Miriam College
This program for incoming kinder (aged 4-5 years old) is aimed at enhancing children’s reading and comprehension skills.
- Young Scientists (Science Experiments for Kids) by Balay Gabay
Now on its 5th year, Young Scientist offers exciting experiments for kids ages 4-12 yrs old. Learning has never been this fun!
- Young Chefs Workshop (Baking Cookies and Cupcakes) by Balay Gabay
This workshop aims to make children experience making their own favorite sweets like cookies and cupcakes they all love. More so, they get to eat what they baked and take home some for family members to taste the fruit of their fun labor.
- Young Chefs Workshop (Kid-Friendly Snacks) by Balay Gabay
This workshop aims to make children experience making and cooking their own favorite snacks like sandwiches, mac and cheese, etc. that they all love. The fun in preparing and cooking your own snacks is what makes it more enjoyable. They get to eat what they prepared or cooked and take home some for family members to taste the fruit of their fun labor.