A Midsummer Night’s Dream will have a FREE Preview in the Park on Sunday July 5 at 6PM.
This performance will take place in Forsyth Park in front of the band shell.
This program is sponsored by the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs‘ Weave-A-Dream.
During Summer 2015, both Tybee Island & Hilton Head Island offer summer outdoor family movies.
FREE Movies in the Park 2015, Tybee Island
At Memorial Park on Tybee Island, a family friendly movie will be projected on the side of the Tybee Gym compliments of the City of Tybee Island’s Development Authority / Main Street Program and Partners.
Please note that the movie start time is an estimate. The movie will begin when it is dark enough for it to be visible once projected on the gym. If it rains, the movie will be shown inside the gym.
AUGUST 15, 2015 – MOVIES IN THE PARK: EARTH TO ECHO
8:30 PM
Contact Chantel Morton, 912-472-5071, email cmorton@cityoftybee.org
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Cinema at the Stables 2015, Hilton Head Island
Lawton Stables, 190 Greenwood Dr ($6/per vehicle entrance fee to Sea Pines Resort). Cost: Suggested donation of $10 for adults, $5 for kids & younger.
July 8: Black Beauty
Aug. 5: The movie will either be Babe or Night at the Museum. Check their Facebook page here.
Come and enjoy a movie outside while supporting Lawton Stables’ Wish Upon a Horse therapeutic riding center.
Concessions will be available. More information here or (843) 671-2586
School’s out, the temperature is rising, you’ve stocked up on sunscreen. Do you have all of the toys your kids need to take full advantage of the summer months?
Once Upon A Child Savannah @ 1100 Eisenhower Drive in Eisenhower Square has slides, water tables, bikes, scooters and more to help your kids make the most of their summer fun. Looking for something specific? Give Once Upon A Child Savannah a call before you visit and they can check for you.
Once Upon A Child Savannah also has clothing, shoes, swimwear and accessories to keep your kids looking cool all summer long.
Have stuff that your kids no longer play with? Once Upon A Child is always buying toys and gear. A quick trip to Once Upon A Child could mean some extra cash in your pocket.
Recycle your gently used kids’ stuff today.
Once Upon A Child Savannah, 1100 Eisenhower Drive Eisenhower Square, Savannah, 31406 tel: 912-351-0555, http://www.onceuponachildsavannah.com/ Once Upon A Child Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
“It’s not too late! A Summer of fun awaits at Childcare Network’s Adventure Summer Camp!
Childcare Network is featuring 10 awesome themes, including Amazing Race, Summer Rocks, Super Heroes, Unusual Animals from Around the World, & many more.
Childcare Network’s Adventure Summer Camp Program is designed to provide a fun and exciting environment for your child, while continuing to help them explore and discover the world around them.
Call today at 855-792-6976 to reserve your spot.
Childcare Network has 3 Savannah locations & 1 Pooler location, www.childcarenetwork.com/metro/Savannah, On Facebook here. Childcare Network is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
SATURDAY FAMILY FUN at The Art Bash Studio in Savannah
The Art Bash Studio – well known for their open public & private painting parties for adults, ladies’ night out creative events, painting birthday & bridal party bashes – now offers Family Time painting on Saturdays. The Art Bash Studio is at 7704 Waters Ave. (between Eisenhower and Mall Blvd)
For Saturday Family Time, bring your favorite soft drink. Needless to say, alcohol will not be served at Family Time.
NOTE: Children may not be dropped off. Supervision is required by another painter age 16 or older.
Upcoming Family Time themes & times include:
“Beary Fun!” 1PM June 20
Cost: $30 for 2.5 hrs
For ages 8 & older
Door opens at 12:30PM. STUDIO TWO.
Preregistration required. Sign up by clicking here.
‘A Tail of Two Kitties” 1PM June 27
Cost: $30 for 2.5 hrs
For AGES 8 & older.
Door opens at 12:30PM.
Pre-registration required. Sign up by clicking here.
“An American Sail” 1PM June 27
Cost: $30 for 2.5 hrs
For AGES 10 & older
How about a little red, white and blue to get in the mood for July 4th.
Pre-registration required. Sign up by clicking here.
View the Art Bash Studio calendar by clicking here for other classes & events.
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Painting Parties for Adults
The Art Bash Studio offers
*open public painting pARTies
*private painting pARTies
Learn more here.
The Art Bash provides the SANGRIA, your canvas, brushes, paint, apron, instruction and inspiration.
WINE included as always (except at Family Time). The Art Bash awesome art instructors make painting EASY, the WINE makes it all a pARTy. Call 912.484.3438 to book your event.
The Art Bash Studio, 7704 Waters Ave. (between Eisenhower and Mall Blvd), tel: 912.484.3438, email fun@artbashstudio.com, www.artbashstudio.com The Art Bash Studio is SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
Perfect Moms’ Night Out or Date Night event – Adult Painting Party at Scribble Art Studio in Pooler.
You will create a collage daisy painting that you’ll be proud to hang on your wall. 7-9PM June 26. Cost: $35/artist.
To learn register click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com
Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Summer Art Camp at the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs studio is a fun, popular full-day camp for ages 6-8.
While most of their week-long camps are already full for the summer, the following two weeks still have limited availability:
Session 4 – June 22 – 26 – Ages 6-8 (Has completed Kindergarten)
Session 8 – July 27 – 31 – Ages 6-8 (Has completed Kindergarten)
Details here.
This a full day camp @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios, 9 W. Henry St.
Times: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Fee: per child per session $150/$140 city resident
Daily Schedule
8:30am – 9:00am – Arrival
9:00am – 9:30 am – Meet and Greet / Art Centers
9:30am – 12:30pm – Rotation between classes
12:30pm – 1:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm – 2:00pm – Gym
2:00pm – 5:00pm – Rotation between classes
5:00pm – 5:30pm – Pickup
Registration details here.
Art classes, camps & workshops @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios. 9 W. Henry St. (912) 651-6783 On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Savannah Dept. of Cultural Affairs is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Knights & Princesses preschool summer camp @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah, June 22-26, 9AM-1PM.
Register online by clicking here.
For more information, call at 912-921-1034 or email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com.
Summit Gymnastics, 74 W Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah, 31406, (912) 921-1034, On Facebook here. Summit Gymnastics is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Spots still available in camps 4-10, come join Savannah’s Clay Spot pottery studio for lots of clay fun!
Register at www.savannahsclayspot.com
Click here to register
“Like” Savannah’s Clay Spot on Facebook here to stay connected & to see the adorable creations kids make at this studio.
Savannah’s Clay Spot is at 1305 Barnard St., Savannah, 31401. The studio sits on the SW corner of Barnard and Henry Street with the front door facing Henry St. There is parking right in front of the studio facing Henry Street. Look for the fun red fence.
Savannah’s Clay Spot, www.savannahsclayspot.com, 1305 Barnard St., Savannah, 31401, tel. 912-509-4647 or e-mail lisa@savannahsclayspot.com
Join Massie Heritage Center in Savannah on Saturday, July 11 2015 for their Girl Scout Life in Mid-19th Century Savannah program.
Participants will create heritage crafts, play traditional Victorian games, partake in a simulated 1850’s school day in Massie’s Historic Classroom, including writing with quill pens, and much more.
Depending on the level of the scout, students may also complete “chores” such as making candles and butter, or explore some of the historic squares of downtown Savannah on a short walking tour. They will also be earning the Listening to the Past Brownie Try-it Badge or Playing the Past Junior Badge and will have several items to bring home.
This program is 9AM-noon. Cost: $15 per participant and leaders are free. Registration is required and ends on Monday, July 6 2015. Please visit www.massieschool.com or contact Melanie Hoffman at Massie Heritage Center at Melanie.hoffman@sccpss.com for more information.
Massie Girl Scout Days @ Massie Heritage Center, Savannah
207 E. Gordon Street
Savannah, Georgia 31401
912-395-5070
Saturday, July 11 2015
9AM-Noon
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 6 2015
COST: $15 per participant/ leaders are free
Massie Heritage Center, www.massieschool.com, 912-395-5070, On Facebook here. Massie Heritage Center is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
Southland Therapy Services Inc. in Savannah broadens the lives of children through caring and therapeutic services.
Services offered for children include: Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT) & Speech Therapy (ST).
Southland Therapy currently offers therapy services conducted in a natural environment setting throughout South Carolina and Southern Georgia. Currently, their clinic based therapy services are only offered in Savannah at this time.
Southland therapists are experienced in the treatment of expressive and receptive language disorders, articulation disorders, apraxia of speech, autism spectrum disorders, cognitive delays, sensory processing disorder, learning disabilities, ADD and ADHD, torticollis and traumatic brain injury just to name a few. Learn more about Southland’s team of therapists by clicking here.
Southland Therapy is a Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) provider in the state of Georgia and a BabyNet Provider in South Carolina.
New Tumble Tykes session starts on June 19 @ Southland Therapy Services.
Call 912-335-2269 or email tumbletykes@southlandthera
Fun Frogs for ages 3-4 on Fridays at 10AM and Bouncing Bunnies ages 2-3 on Saturdays at 9AM.
Tumbling classes are open to all children.
Southland Therapy Services Inc, 1000 Eisenhower Dr Suite H, Savannah, 912-335-1650 | 843-501-1816 | 803-398-1881, www.southlandtherapy.com Southland Therapy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
Barnett Educational Supplies in Savannah has a “Buy 2 Get 1 Free” special on the Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch line of sand & pool toys. This deal will last until July 1st.
See some of the Suny Patch items on Barnett’s Facebook page here & stop by the store on West DeRenne Avenue
Store hours: Mon – Fri: 9 AM-7 PM; Sat: 10 AM-5 PM.
Barnett Educational Supplies, 38 W De Renne Ave., Savannah, 31405-6742, tel: 912-356-1878, email barneduc@bellsouth.net www.barnetteducationalsupplies.com , Barnett Educational Supplies is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
Still time to register your child for a summer camp or two or three in Savannah & the Lowcountry.
Visit our Savannah-Lowcountry Area Summer Camps 2015 directory by clicking here to help you find the type of camps you and your children are looking for this summer.
We checked out the brand new Holiday Inn Resort on nearby Jekyll Island this summer & fell in love. Two words to describe this Golden Isles oceanside hotel: fresh & welcoming.
Our kids adored sleeping in a room with a full view of the Atlantic – then swimming in an elegant dark-bottom pool, playing on a playground & eating breakfast at an outdoor restaurant – all within sight and sound of the ocean.
The hotel grounds are graceful with newly redone landscaping, wind-sculpted oak trees and the island bike path that winds alongside the ocean. There’s also a fire pit, hot tub, baby pool, beach access & bike rentals.
Check availability here.
You may love this hotel so much, you very well could opt to drop into one of the sleek pool lounge chairs with a book while your family hits Summer Waves water park and other spots on our list of top Jekyll Island things to do with kids.
The only drawback was that the hotel is so new that its indoor restaurant Beach House is not open until Fall 2015. The outdoor poolside restaurant is open & serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. So this worked out perfectly during our stay because we had great weather. But rain could send you out to one of the restaurants on the island.
Jekyll Island is an easy, roughly 90-minute drive down I-95 from Savannah. See our list of things to do with kids on on Jekyll Island here.
Like the Holiday Inn Resort on Jekyll Island on Facebook here to see photos and to stay updated about hotel specials and events.
Holiday Inn Resort at Jekyll Island, 701 North Beachview Dr, Golden Isles, Georgia, (912) 635-2211 www.hijklresort.com On Facebook here. Holiday Inn Resort on Jekyll Island is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
Summer Kids’ Cooking Camps
Tummy Time Foods is turning up the heat this summer with two Kids’ Cooking Camps. These 3-day camps teach kids ages 7 and up how to select and prepare healthier food options from scratch. Kids will learn the importance of healthy nutrition, basic cooking skills, knife skills, kitchen safety and more. Each day will focus on a different lesson and menu, and kids will dine on their own culinary creations. The camp ends with a Closing Reception featuring refreshments prepared by camp participants. Participants will also receive a Certificate of Completion to commemorate their experience.
Kids’ Cooking Camp
Session 1: Summer Sensations!
June 30-July 2, 2015
For the daily camp schedule, click here.
Camp Tuition
Cost of the 3-day camp: $125 per child. Parents will receive a discount for registering multiple children. Tuition includes all ingredients, supplies and materials needed to create delicious, healthy kid-friendly recipes. Kids also enjoy interactive nutrition lessons and receive an exciting kit of their very own cooking utensils and a special gift to use during camp and keep.
Seating is limited. Advanced tickets are required and available here.
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Summer Food & Fun Workshops
Tuesdays in July at Tom Triplett Park (Pooler)
12:15-1:15pm
Join us for five 1-hour workshops where your child will make delicious summer time treats! During each workshop, your child will play a game, learn a nutrition lesson or do a nutrition craft and make a delicious, healthy summer snack from scratch using the season’s freshest ingredients! For kids age 6 and up!
Tuesday, July 7: “Traffic Light Eating”: Learn some great strategies for summer healthy eating!
Tuesday, July 14: “Sugar Shock”: Make yummy snacks using all-natural sugar alternatives.
Tuesday, July 21: “Summer Salads”: A great dressing, and even a wrap, can take a simple salad from yummy to spectacular!
Tuesday, July 28: “Energy Bites”: Make quick and easy snacks to keep you fueled all day long!
The cost is $25 per class or $45 for 2 classes. Discounted bundles for all 4 classes are also available. Advanced registration is required and available here.
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Play Dates and Food Workshops at the Savannah Children’s Museum
Saturday, June 20, July 16 and August 15
Savannah Children’s Museum (Whistlestop Café Dining Car)
Enjoy Tummy Time Foods’ signature Tiny Tots Play Dates and NEW Simple Bites Classes this summer at the Savannah Children’s Museum. Participants will enjoy a 10% discount at the Whistlestop Café.
Tiny Tots Play Dates (Ages 5 and under)
11am-12pm, $12 per child ($10 with CHS Membership)
Kids will enjoy singing, making food crafts and more! One parent is required to participate per child.
Simple Bites Classes (Ages 6-12)
1-2pm, $15 per child ($13 with CHS Membership)
Kids will enjoy a fun craft or food experiment with the TTF Chef! They will then make a simple seasonal snack to enjoy.
Advanced registration is required and available here.
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Kids Can Cook!
Tummy Time Foods provides hands-on cooking and nutrition events for kids of all ages! Our signature Kids Cooking Parties are the tastiest way to learn and play! In addition to these deliciously amazing events, we also provide Birthday Cooking Parties, At-Home Cooking Parties, Cooking Classes, Cooking Camps and Family Nutrition Coaching.
Looking for a creative idea for your child’s birthday? Looking for a creative activity for your kids during winter break? Book your Kids Cooking Party today at www.tummytimefoods.com.
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Summer’s Coming… Let’s Party!
Let Tummy Time Foods customize a culinary experience for your child this summer. Choose two menu items using the season’s freshest ingredients and your child will have the most creative party in town. For more information, click here.
Tummy Time Foods, www.tummytimefoods.com, (912) 996-7120 email info@tummytimefoods.com. On Facebook here. Tummy Time Foods is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Coastal Health District officials want to remind parents & caregivers of the immunizations school-aged children – especially rising kindergarteners need for the 2015-16 school year.
A summary of Georgia immunization requirements for child care and school attendance can be found by going to www.gachd.org and clicking on the Immunizations and Vaccinations link under the Quick Links menu.
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New to the Savannah and Lowcountry area? Need a pediatrician? Check out SouthernMamas.com Healthcare Providers Page for Savannah pediatricians, pediatric dentists, therapists. Click here.
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Public health officials also remind parents that seventh graders are required to have the tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) and meningococcal (meningitis) vaccines prior to entering school. Children born on or after January 1, 2002 who are attending seventh grade and new entrants into Georgia schools in grades 8 through 12 must have received one dose of Tdap vaccine and one dose of meningococcal vaccine. (“New entrant” means any child entering any school in Georgia for the first time or entering after having been absent from a Georgia school for more than 12 months or one school year).
Vaccines are safe and effective and help protect children and adults from a host of different diseases including measles, polio, and chickenpox. When students stay healthy they spend more days in school and less time sick at home. In addition, children who are immunized also help prevent the spread of diseases to infants who are too young to get vaccinated and others who may not be able to receive certain vaccines for medical reasons. Vaccinations help children develop immunity to diseases without actually have to suffer through getting the disease.
For more information on vaccines, go to www.cdc.gov/vaccines. Parents with any questions regarding whether or not their children are up-to-date on vaccinations can call their local health department. Visit www.gachd.org for a list of health departments in coastal Georgia.
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Need a pediatrician? Check out SouthernMamas.com Healthcare Providers Page for Savannah pediatricians, pediatric dentists, therapists. Click here.
Summer Kids’ Cooking Camps
Tummy Time Foods is turning up the heat this summer with two Kids’ Cooking Camps. These 3-day camps teach kids ages 7 and up how to select and prepare healthier food options from scratch. Kids will learn the importance of healthy nutrition, basic cooking skills, knife skills, kitchen safety and more. Each day will focus on a different lesson and menu, and kids will dine on their own culinary creations. The camp ends with a Closing Reception featuring refreshments prepared by camp participants. Participants will also receive a Certificate of Completion to commemorate their experience.
Kids’ Cooking Camp
Session 1: Summer Sensations!
June 30-July 2, 2015
For the daily camp schedule, click here.
Camp Tuition
Cost of the 3-day camp: $125 per child. Parents will receive a discount for registering multiple children. Tuition includes all ingredients, supplies and materials needed to create delicious, healthy kid-friendly recipes. Kids also enjoy interactive nutrition lessons and receive an exciting kit of their very own cooking utensils and a special gift to use during camp and keep.
Seating is limited. Advanced tickets are required and available here.
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Summer Food & Fun Workshops
Tuesdays in July at Tom Triplett Park (Pooler)
12:15-1:15pm
Join us for five 1-hour workshops where your child will make delicious summer time treats! During each workshop, your child will play a game, learn a nutrition lesson or do a nutrition craft and make a delicious, healthy summer snack from scratch using the season’s freshest ingredients! For kids age 6 and up!
Tuesday, July 7: “Traffic Light Eating”: Learn some great strategies for summer healthy eating!
Tuesday, July 14: “Sugar Shock”: Make yummy snacks using all-natural sugar alternatives.
Tuesday, July 21: “Summer Salads”: A great dressing, and even a wrap, can take a simple salad from yummy to spectacular!
Tuesday, July 28: “Energy Bites”: Make quick and easy snacks to keep you fueled all day long!
The cost is $25 per class or $45 for 2 classes. Discounted bundles for all 4 classes are also available. Advanced registration is required and available here.
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Play Dates and Food Workshops at the Savannah Children’s Museum
Saturday, June 20, July 16 and August 15
Savannah Children’s Museum (Whistlestop Café Dining Car)
Enjoy Tummy Time Foods’ signature Tiny Tots Play Dates and NEW Simple Bites Classes this summer at the Savannah Children’s Museum. Participants will enjoy a 10% discount at the Whistlestop Café.
Tiny Tots Play Dates (Ages 5 and under)
11am-12pm, $12 per child ($10 with CHS Membership)
Kids will enjoy singing, making food crafts and more! One parent is required to participate per child.
Simple Bites Classes (Ages 6-12)
1-2pm, $15 per child ($13 with CHS Membership)
Kids will enjoy a fun craft or food experiment with the TTF Chef! They will then make a simple seasonal snack to enjoy.
Advanced registration is required and available here.
________________________________
Kids Can Cook!
Tummy Time Foods provides hands-on cooking and nutrition events for kids of all ages! Our signature Kids Cooking Parties are the tastiest way to learn and play! In addition to these deliciously amazing events, we also provide Birthday Cooking Parties, At-Home Cooking Parties, Cooking Classes, Cooking Camps and Family Nutrition Coaching.
Looking for a creative idea for your child’s birthday? Looking for a creative activity for your kids during winter break? Book your Kids Cooking Party today at www.tummytimefoods.com.
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Summer’s Coming… Let’s Party!
Let Tummy Time Foods customize a culinary experience for your child this summer. Choose two menu items using the season’s freshest ingredients and your child will have the most creative party in town. For more information, click here.
Tummy Time Foods, www.tummytimefoods.com, (912) 996-7120 email info@tummytimefoods.com. On Facebook here. Tummy Time Foods is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Attention Pooler parents: Pooler Pediatric Dentistry will open June 15.
The practice is now scheduling patients for the week of June 15. Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Dr. Carla Guzman Stappenbeck (“Dr. Carla”) will provide comprehensive and specialized dentistry for infants, children and adolescents in a fun, safe, and compassionate environment.
The office at 120 Towne Center Dr. Suite 500 will serve families in Pooler, Savannah, Rincon, Port Wentworth and the Lowcountry area.
Pooler Pediatric Dentistry
120 Towne Center Drive, Suite 500
Pooler, GA 31322
912-376-9296
Email: frontdesk@poolerpd.com
Dr. Carla is fluent in both English and Spanish (Se Habla Español).
Learn more here.
Stay connected by ‘liking’ Pooler Pediatric Dentistry on Facebook here.
Pooler Pediatric Dentistry, poolerpd.com, 120 Towne Center Drive, Suite 500 Pooler, 31322, 912-376-9296, email frontdesk@poolerpd.com, On Facebook here. Pooler Pediatric Dentistry is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
ArtLab in Savannah – a place to learn and create, grow and smile in Savannah – offers these creative camps & workshops for Summer 2015. For more information, email artlabsavannah@gmail.com or call 912-388-1939
Art Exploration Sessions
Saturdays beginning June 20th
12-1pm
Ages: 6-11*
$20 per class
Projects will include color exploration, mixing experiments, creation with found objects and beyond! Artistic discoveries are always going on at the Lab.
*with flexibility
Tiny artists
Saturdays beginning June 13th
10:45-11:30am
Ages: 2-5
$15 per class
Parents and kids work together to create small projects introducing textures, colors and discovering art all around us. Take a creative break on Saturdays.
Brainy Crafting Camp
June 15th-19th
8-10:00 am
Ages: 8-12
$175 for full week of classes
Learn some new facts and apply them to your art. Explore texture, composition and spacial relationships. There is endless inspiration in the workings of nature.
Summer is Awesome Camp
July 13th-17th
&
July 20th-24th
8-10 am
Ages: 8-12
$175 for full week of classes
The time of year to kick back and enjoy your free time. Summertime skills, projects and hands on adventure with a variety of mediums.
Individual lessons
Contact ArtLab for options. Email artlabsavannah@gmail.com or call 912-388-1939
45-90 minute sessions available
Classes tailored to the artistic interests of each student.
$25-40, open to all ages
About ArtLab
ArtLab was established to encourage collaboration, education and inspiration between artists in Savannah.
Budding artists have a cozy place to take classes and work with a variety of mediums while having the opportunity to learn all about art and creativity.
ArtLab Sessions are regularly put together to unite musicians in a unique setting and bring independent music to the community.
ArtLab offers parties for adults, classes for adults, classes for kids & teens.
ArtLab, 2417 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404, www.artlabsavannah.com, On Facebook here. ArtLab is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
You’re both working full-time. It’s time to consider full-time help to help out with the day-to-day care of your little ones.
Hiring an au pair can be significantly less expensive than employing a full-time nanny. Which is why we’re thrilled to tell you that Au Pair in America – the most experienced au pair program – is now available in the Savannah area.
Au Pair in America offers:
• Up to 45 customizable hours of child care (per family, not per child)
• A wide selection of qualified au pairs from nearly 60 countries
• Professional and reliable 24/7 support
Contact Au Pair to view au pairs today: (800) 928-7247 | aupairinamerica.com
Fort McAllister State Park, a 1,725-acre Georgia state park home to the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy, will host these fun summer upcoming events:
Fishing In Our Coastal Waters @ Fort McAllister State Park
Saturday, June 20, 2015
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Learn about how to fish in our local rivers and around the barrier islands from our experts. You will learn about the regulations and required licenses as well as what equipment you need. Live or artificial bait, how to throw a cast net, and where and when to fish, will all be covered in this informative class. This is perfect for new Georgians. $4 per person.
Junior Ranger Camp @ Fort McAllister State Park
Weekdays, June 22 – 26, 2015
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The theme for this camp is Archaeology and Native Americans of our area. We will have archeological digs and discover hidden treasures. Work beside a professional archaeologist and use their tools to learn just what they do as an archaeologist. We will also explore the Guale Tribe who once made their home right here. $90 per child.
Independence Day Celebration @ Fort McAllister State Park
Saturday, July 4, 2015
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Celebrate Independence Day like it’s 1864. Join us for old-fashioned fun. Games, food and fun for all. Living history demonstrations, cannon firings and musket demonstrations. $8 per adult and $5 per children ages 6-17.
Story Time With A Ranger @ Fort McAllister State Park
Thursday, July 16, 2015
10 – 11 a.m.
Join a ranger as she reads stories with a nature theme. Enjoy the books and then stay for some fun at our playgrounds and picnic areas. $5 parking.
Labor Day Celebration @ Fort McAllister State Park
Saturday, September 5, 2015
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Join us for some old-fashioned family fun. Civil War era games and prizes. $8 per adult and $5 per children ages 6-17.
Fort McAllister State Historic Park
3894 Fort McAllister Road
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
For more information, call 912.727.2339 or email your questions to FortMcAllister.Park@gadnr.org.
ABOUT FORT MCALLISTER:
Located south of Savannah on the banks of the Ogeechee River, Fort McAllister showcases the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. The earthworks were attacked seven times by Union ironclads but did not fall until 1864 — ending Gen. William T. Sherman’s “March to the Sea.” Visitors can explore the grounds with cannons, a furnace, bombproof, barracks, palisades and more, while a Civil War museum contains artifacts, a video and gift shop.
Nestled among giant live oaks, Spanish moss and salt marsh, this park is a beautiful location for camping, fishing, boating and picnicking. Seven cabins sit on stilts near the marsh, surrounded by palm trees and palmettos. The shaded campground is bordered by tidal Redbird Creek, a boat ramp, fishing dock and nature trail. A large picnic area offers river views and playgrounds, while another boat ramp provides access to the Ogeechee River.
For more information, visit www.gastateparks.org/FortMcAllister.
Fort McAllister State Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
The third annual Safe Kids Savannah Youth Triathlon, presented by Dr. Mark Kamaleson of Optim Orthopedics, will be Saturday, September 12, in and around Lake Mayer and the Chatham County Aquatic Center in Savannah.
Participants and volunteers can register by going to www.runsignup.com and type in “Safe Kids Savannah Youth Triathlon.”
The Triathlon is for youth ages 7 to 15 and this year a relay option has been added. The top three male and female finishers and the top three relay teams in each age category (7-9; 10-12; and 13-15) will receive a medal and all participants will receive a ribbon.
The swim, bike, and run event is unique to coastal Georgia. The event helps promote water, bicycle, and sports safety and is also a fundraiser for Safe Kids Savannah. Funds raised through the Triathlon help to purchase items such as bicycle helmets, child safety seats, and life jackets that can be distributed throughout local communities.
Packet pick-up along with bike inspections and helmet checks* will take place on Friday, September 11, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Chatham County Aquatic Center located at 7240 Sallie Mood Drive.
*All bicycles and bicycle helmets must be inspected by Safe Kids Savannah Youth Triathlon staff in order to be used in the triathlon.
For specific questions regarding the Triathlon, please contact the race director
at cjchasta@chathamcounty.org. For more information on the Triathlon go to www.safekidssavannah.org/triathlon.
About Safe Kids Savannah
Safe Kids Savannah is a local coalition of organizations and concerned individuals with the common goal of preventing accidental childhood injury, the leading cause of death and disability among children ages 1 to 14. Safe Kids Savannah is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing unintentional injury. Safe Kids Savannah was founded in 1988 and is led by the Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center. For more information, visit www.safekidssavannah.org.
There are several opportunities for kids to golf for free during June 2015 @ The Club at Savannah Harbor on Hutchinson Island. These deals are open to the public. You don’t have to be a club member to partake.
Free Sunday afternoon golf for kids
Juniors 18 and younger can play golf for free with their parent and use free Callaway rentals after 2PM on Sundays during June @ The Club at Savannah Harbor.
Every Sunday afternoon in June after 2 pm, come out & play 9 holes with your family. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend time outdoors with the entire family. All parents will just pay a $15 fee for nine holes with accompanied juniors. All juniors 18 and younger are free! Complimentary Callaway rentals are available for all juniors during the month of June.
June is Women’s Golf Month @ The Club at Savannah Harbor
You’re invited to women’s golf clinics on Thursday, June 11 and 25, 5-6pm. $20 for adults & juniors are free.
Contact Paul Killgallon for more information at 912.201.2240, email paul.killgallon@westin.com or click here.
The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is., 2 Resort Drive, Savannah, 31421, 912.201.2240, email Golf.savannah@westin.com On Facebook here , www.theclubatsavannahharbor.com The Club at Savannah Harbor is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
On Mon. June 8, Bravo’s new scripted-series Odd Mom Out, which chronicles Momzilla life on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, debuts at 10PM ET. In the July issue of Parents magazine, Parents magazine chats with the show’s star, creator and mother-of-three, Jill Kargman, who tells us in her own words what it’s like to be the odd mom out.
What is a Momzilla?
A Momzilla is someone who channels all of her type-A ambition and energy into her child. I do believe there’s a Newtonian law of energy where all of your drive for your career abruptly gets funneled into the fetus.
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Your character, Jill Weber, also has three children. Is she based on your own experience?
When I had Sadie, I had no friends in New York who were parents and I felt really lonely. The challenges of that period of my life have been retooled for this show. A lot of moms I speak to say, “Enjoy this time while it lasts because it flies by.” And I want to smash them in the head because it was really hard.
Have you ever felt like the odd mom out?
At a ballet class when my oldest was 2, I told her to sit down “Indian style.” These four perfect moms gasped and glared at me. One said, “You can’t say that. It’s ‘crisscross applesauce’ now.” I ran into the bathroom and burst into tears because I felt like I was doing it all wrong.
What’s your advice to other parents who feel this way?
Fly your freak flag and know there are others like you. Even people you perceive to be the perfect mothers, who have it all together, sometimes feel like the odd mom out too.