Welcome to Meridian Summer Playground 2021!
Practical Classes
Basic Cooking
How does arroz ala cubana for lunch and chicken adobo for dinner — all heartily concocted by your own fifth grader — sound like?
We’d say fantastic!
Discover a love for cooking through our Basic Cooking class with Chef Dahlia Conde, a graduate of the Center for Culinary Arts Manila, the owner of Artemis Artisanal Food Company, and a culinary adventurer serving locavore dishes and treats to Filipino athletes, foodies, families and anyone who enjoys great and healthy meals!
For 10 y.o. and up
Schedule: Tuesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
No. of Sessions: 4 Sessions via Zoom
Class Requirements: Basic Kitchen Utensils
Fee: Php 4,500
Basic Baking
Are you…
Dreaming about baking your own loaf of bread?
Swooning over your social media friends’ muffin/cupcake-from-scratch creations?
Or simply curious to learn the precision and fun of baking?
Whichever group you belong to, this opportunity is for you!
Unleash your inner baker through our Basic Baking class with Chef Dahlia Conde, a graduate of the Center for Culinary Arts Manila and the owner of Artemis Artisanal Food Company.
For 10 y.o. and up
Schedule: Thursdays, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
No. of Sessions: 4 Sessions via Zoom
Class requirement: Oven
Fee: Php 4,500
Urban Farming
To all plantitos and plantitas,
Home farmers, and
Salad munchers,
It’s time to put our green thumb to use!
Grow your very own home-based urban garden and savor your produce at the end of the day through our Urban Farming class with General Nick Dolojan — a TESDA-certified organic urban farmer himself — and his wife, Dr. Des Dolojan, who started urban farming eight years ago and transformed their backyard into their own flourishing mini farm!
For 13 y.o. and up
Schedule: Tuesdays, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
No. of Sessions: 4 Sessions via Zoom
Class kits will be provided
Fee: Php 4,500
Building & Painting
Are you gifted with…
Nimble hands,
A creative and resourceful mind,
And a knack for do-it-yourself projects?
Or are these skills something that you wish to develop?
Either way, we’ve got you this summer!
Learn the art of Building and Painting through our carpentry class with Engineer Jun Dioquino, a multi-awarded builder and teacher who will equip you with the basics of building, painting, tool operation, and home repairs!
- For 12 y.o. and up
- Schedule: Fridays, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
- No. of Sessions: 4 Sessions via Zoom
- Class kits will be provided
- Fee: Php 4,500
Financial Literacy
In this fast-paced world…
It’s one thing to be thrifty,
But it’s another thing to have a deeper understanding of earning, spending, and investing.
Find your balance!
Be financially literate and learn to be a better steward of your resources through our Financial Literacy class with Ms. Mayette Cantalejo, Mr. Jun Ignacio, and Mr. Dags Tan, former and current Assistant Vice Presidents of the leading fast-food chain in the country and experts in the field of stocks and business.
For 18 y.o. and up
Schedule: June 28 & 29, July 1 & 16
Time: 7:30 to 9:00 pm
No. of Sessions: 4 Sessions via Zoom
Fee: Php 4,500
Language Classes
Spanish
FUN FACT:
Did you know that Spanish is the second most spoken native language in the world?
Enrich your travel experience,
Build stronger connections,
and Boost your career credentials!
Get a language upgrade and learn the basics of Spanish through stories and exciting activities facilitated by Teacher PG Guba who studied Spanish as a Second Language at the Universidad Santo Tomas Bucaramanga in Colombia. She is an accredited tour guide for the Department of Tourism, and a passionate storyteller.
For 8 y.o. and up
Schedule: MWF, 8:00 – 9:00 am
No. of Sessions: 10 Sessions via Zoom
Fee: Php 3,500
Mandarin
Learning a new skill is promising,
But learning a language that can connect you freely to over a billion people across the globe takes you to a whole new level!
Expand your world by headstarting your knowledge of today’s lingua franca! Create endless possibilites and learn the basics of Mandarin Chinese through Teacher Lely Lim, a student at the Beijing Language and Cultural University’s (BLCU) Chinese Language Program, an attendee of the Sut Yan-sen University (GuangZhou campus) language training for teachers, and Meridian’s Mandarin Subject Coordinator.
For 12 to 16 y.o.
Schedule: MWF, 10:30 – 11:30 am
No. of Sessions: 4 Sessions via Zoom
Fee: Php 3,500
Visual Arts Classes
Crafty Creations
Child: “Mom, dad, what’s our bedtime story for tonight?”
Mom: “How about we make one, sweetie?”
Let’s explore a magical world of imagination!
Create wonderful storybooks with your child with the use of simple art materials and everyday objects through our Crafty Creations class with Teacher Michael Estole, our Meridian Preschool Department Coordinator — who enjoys creating art through carving, print art, and character designing. Young at heart, he is also an avid collector of storybooks.
For 6 to 9 y.o.
Schedule: MWF, 11:00 – 11:40 am
No. of Sessions: 6 Sessions via Zoom
Class kits will be provided
Fee: Php 4,000
Brush Calligraphy
Small strokes up, big strokes down.
Have you ever wondered how some people just seem to have that oh-so-perfect handwriting and wished that you could also achieve those perfect strokes?
Or do you just want to try out a new activity where you can explore your creative potential?
If you’re looking for a sign, this is definitely it!
Express your thoughts and ideas on a different level and learn the art of brush pen calligraphy with Sophia Tan, a young and dedicated calligraphy enthusiast who has been in this hpbby for 6 years now.
For 10 y.o. and up
Schedule: Mon., Thu., & Sat., 2:40 – 4:30 pm
No. of Sessions: 5 Sessions via Zoom
Class kits will be provided
Fee: Php 2,500
Tech-Know Classes
Product Design & Development
Attention, career aspirants!
Ever find yourself asking… How do I craft a unique intership portfolio?
How do I make my CV stand out?
How do I level up my professional profile?
If you answered yes to any of these, fret not!
Jumpstart your career and build your very own portfolio website through our Create That App!
Class with Harvey and Regine Sison, a coding and web design power duo, and co-founders of Teemly — a productivity tool that assists people in establishing a more organized scheduling system.
For 12 to 24 y.o.
Schedule: Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm | Saturdays, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
No. of Sessions: 6 Sessions via Zoom
Class Requirement: Laptop or Phone
Fee: Php 3,500
Video Production
You might be wondering,
“What skill can make both a rewarding profession and an exciting hobby?”
Well, we might have just the perfect offer for you!
With just a laptop and a camera or a smartphone, you can…
Capture fun moments,
Preserve precious memories,
and Create impactful content.
Come and learn about videography and how to produce your very own motion picture with Terence Tan. Assistant Media Director of the Kalis Games, founder of The Terence Tan Productions, and co-founder of Point Zero Productions, a a company that aims to level up the quality of online services and events through videography, graphic design, and streaming management.
For 12 y.o. and up
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursday, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
No. of Sessions: 6 Sessions via Zoom
Class Requirements: Laptop, Camera, File Transfer Device
Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Fee: Php 4,500
Movement Classes
Hiphop Dance Workshop
Summer is coming and it’s time to get movin’!
Do you have a natural flair for dancing?
Or are you simply looking for an outlet to boost your confidence and get you out of your comfort zone?
Whichever part of the world you are in, we invite you on board!
Get your groove on and light up your dance moves as you learn foundations and the different genres of hiphop through our summer dance workshop with Teachers Ephraim Velasquez, head of the Meridian Dance Troupee, and Marianne Loayon, UST Comach Precom Dance Troupe Captain.
7 to 15 y.o. for Beginners | 16 to 21 y.o. for Intermediate
Schedule: Mondays and Wednesday | 2:00 – 3:30 pm (Beg.) | 4:00 – 5:30 pm (Int.)
No. of Sessions: 8 Sessions via Zoom
Fee: Php 3,500
Taekwondo
Cha-ryut!
Joon-bee!
Are you ready to start your summer adventure with a kick?
If you are looking for a sport that—more than providing an opportunity to learn strength training, conditioning, and self-defense—teaches: Self-discipline, Focus, and Confidence, Our doors are open for you!
Navigate a different kind of playground through this online dojang/Taekwondo class with Coach Edrick Galing, a 6th Dan Kukkiwon Blackbelt, and a licensed World Taekwondo Global athlete. He is also the chairman of the Philippine Taekwondo Education Committee and a World Taekwondo Certified coach and international referee.
For 6 y.o. and up
Schedule: MWF, 10:30 – 11:30 am
No. of Sessions: 12 Sessions via Zoom
Class Requirement: TKD Uniform (Php 1,500)
Fee: Php 3,500
Dance Fitness for Two
Dancing is fun;
Dancing while achieving your fitness goals is amazing;
Dancing and achieving your fitness goals with a loved one is phenomenal!
Choose a dance and fitness buddy (it can be anyone!) and express your heart out this summer!
Move your body with Teacher Mary Delfin, Meridian PE teacher, Crossfitter, and dance enthusiast–through Mommy and Me Fitness Dance!
For 6 y.o. and up
Schedule: MWF, 11:00-11:40 am
No. of Sessions: 12 Sessions via Zoom
Fee: Php 3,500 for 1 pair
Wushu and Taiji
Do you want to improve your overall fitness?
A stronger body? Improved flexibility and coordination?
Boosted confidence? And A developed character? We’ve got you covered!
Learn the Chinese martial arts of Wushu and Taiji with Master Yu Zhibo. Master Yu is the former Head Coach of the Philippine National Team for Wushu and is the current More Than Medals Head Coach.
He has been training, coaching, and inspiring athletes for more than 40 years and has produced champions in the game and in life.
Wushu: For 10 y.o. and up | Mondays, 10:00 am | 8 Sessions via Zoom
Taiji: For 18 y.o. and up | Thursdays, 10:00 am | 4 Sessions via Zoom
Fee: Php 2,000