Thinking of activities for your kids while they’re stuck at home? Check out our list of online summer classes in the Philippines.
Resources for online summer classes in the Philippines
School’s out and summer is here! Time for our kids to explore and play. But that doesn’t mean our kids can just stay bored and play their online games all summer. They’ve been learning online for years now, so why don’t we continue that and encourage them to participate in online activities that are fun, engaging, and productive?
Let your child unleash their creativity and learn a new skill this summer! Here’s a list of some resources that offer online summer classes and workshops here in the Philippines.
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Online summer classes in the Philippines
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Ballet Manila
Also known as Lisa Macuja (yes, the Philippines’ prima ballerina) School of Ballet. Let your child learn from the best ballet company here in the country. As early as 3 years old, you can enroll your child in their ballet class. They have lessons for beginners up to intermediate. You can also enroll with your child with their Twinkle Toes Dance With Me program which includes lessons for one child and one companion. Rates start at Php1,000 for three sessions.
They also offer private one-on-one classes with highly trained instructors.
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Patriots JS Layug Taekwondo
https://www.facebook.com/PatriotsJSLayugTaekwondo
If your child is into martial arts, JS Layug Taekwondo offers online classes for white belts (beginners) and colored belts. Check out their Facebook page and get your first session for free.
They are offering taekwondo classes for 3 years old and above. You can also enroll if you want to, because they have classes for adults too!
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Online summer classes in the Philippines: Groove Central Dance Studio
https://www.facebook.com/GrooveCentralDanceStudio/
If you want your child to break a sweat, enroll him in dance class! Their summer workshops include kids’ streetdance and creative movement for kids. Rates start at Php4,000.
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Love for Learning Online Tutorial Services
https://www.facebook.com/LoveforLearningbyAPB
Let your toddler cultivate a love for learning with their art classes or science experiments for kids. Their online summer classes are very affordable, as rates start at P50 for each session.
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Online summer classes in the Philippines: The Mind Museum
https://www.facebook.com/themindmuseum
Are you raising a scientist? Check out Mind Museum’s Science Staycation online summer workshops. Choose from their two programs, Earth Explorers (age 6 and above) or Space Scouts (age 8 and above), which features amazing shows and fun science experiments that you can do with your kids at home. The rate is Php2,500 which includes all activities and some materials.
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Online summer classes in the Philippines: Paintbox Art Studio
https://www.facebook.com/paintboxartschoolph
Unleash your child’s creative skills and create beautiful artworks together. Traditional and digital artist Shiena Fenol teaches painting and arts and crafts to kids via Zoom. Rates start at Php 2,900 for eight sessions.
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Game on Sports PH
https://www.facebook.com/GameOnSportsPH/
Here’s where your kid can channel all his unused energy – sports. Game on Sports PH offers multi-sport online classes to help your child discover the sport he loves the most. Rates start at Php 500 for an all-day pass. Check out their Facebook page for the available dates.
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Online summer classes in the Philippines: Make Believe Productions
https://makebelieve.com.ph/services_workshops.html
Are you raising a future drama queen? Make Believe Productions hones your child’s artistic abilities with a variety of programs like Make Believe N’ Yoga, Little Runway (fashion and crafts) and storytelling.
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Online summer classes in the Philippines: ACTS Academy
https://www.actsdanceacademy.net/
If your child is musically inclined, you can enroll him in piano and guitar lessons. ACTS Academy also offers dance classes (K-Pop!) and taekwondo. Rates start at Php 2,000 for eight online sessions.
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Brain Do Jo Tutor
www.facebook.com/braindojotutor
Still undecided on what online summer class to enroll your child in? Check out Brain Do Jo’s Facebook page to view a comprehensive list of programs for kids of all ages. They have gymnastics, chess, and even Basic Korean lessons!
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Online summer classes in the Philippines: TULA Philippines
https://www.tulalearning.com/programs
Does your child like to pretend like she’s a chef or owner of a restaurant? TULA PH has a Life Skills Club program where they teach kids entrepreneurial skills through games and collaborative activities. Rates start at Php 625 for two sessions per week.
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Free virtual tools, online classes and workshops for kids
If you don’t have the budget to enroll your child in an online summer class, don’t fret. At the start of the pandemic, some companies have decided to share their talents for free so that kids can do something fun and educational while they’re stuck at home.
Check out these websites for awesome content and activities you can do with the kids this summer:
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Art Smart with Teacher Precious
Every Friday on Knowledge Channel
Get your drawing and coloring materials ready for free art lessons with Teacher Precious. Check out her or Knowledge Channel’s Facebook page for the exact schedule.
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Adarna House – Eskwelaro
https://www.youtube.com/user/adarnahouse/videos
Is your child struggling in Filipino? Children’s book publisher Adarna House created a series of videos filled with Filipino lessons and storytelling for kids to cultivate a love for the language.
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Jaden’s Playden
https://www.facebook.com/jadensplayden
Mommy Li Tayag is an early childhood development and special needs educator. Together with her son Jaden, she hosts storytelling and show and tell sessions for kids (through Zoom and Facebook Live) to teach social skills and promote mindful play.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/
Are you bummed that you can’t take your child to the beach to see the fishes? Check out Monterey Bay Aquarium’s live videos of different ocean animals, penguins and even birds.
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San Diego Zoo
https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams
Here’s another cool resource that your kids will definitely love. Want to see a baboon while staying safe inside your home? Check out San Diego zoo’s live cams. They have cameras for monkeys, koalas, elephants and more. You can also download free coloring pages on their website.
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Intramuros Virtual tour
https://www.bambike.com/virtualtours
If you want to give your kids a lesson on Philippine history, check out Bambike’s virtual tour of the walled city of Intramuros.
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Art for Kids Hub
https://www.youtube.com/user/ArtforKidsHub
No need to pay for lessons. Just grab a paper, a marker and head on to YouTube to check out different drawing tutorials that are awesome and easy to follow. You can do this together with your kids and hang your artworks at home.
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Cosmic Kids Yoga
https://www.youtube.com/c/CosmicKidsYoga/featured
Here’s a relaxing physical activity to try with the whole family. Jamie Amor, a certified yoga instructor teaches interactive yoga and relaxation techniques to kid with the use of storytelling. We promise you, you’ll enjoy it too!
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Farmfood360.ca
https://www.farmfood360.ca/#pig-tile
Don’t you wish you can take your child to the farm where he can see the pigs and feed the ducks? Check out this Canada-based website that offers free virtual tours of their dairy farms, chickens, and even an apple orchard.
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PE with Joe
https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBodyCoachTV/playlists
Want to break a sweat while in the comfort of your living room? Head on to PE with Joe. When the pandemic began, fitness coach Joe Wick decided to host a free workout aimed at kids and families on his YouTube channel. These half-hour activities will really help your child stay fit and healthy while in lockdown. Look for PE with Joe on his YouTube playlist.
School’s out but learning never ends! Wishing you a fun and productive summer with your kid!
Do you know of any free online summer classes in the Philippines? Let us know!