Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah invites you to Kids to Parks Day this Sat. May 20, 2-4PM.

Come out and enjoy fresh air and games with Skidaway’s dynamic park rangers. Enjoy Skidaway’s outdoor gym while the kids have a blast at one of three playgrounds.

Cost: $5 parking

Other upcoming May events include:

Thurs. May 18: 10-11AM Toddler Time: Bring your 2-4 year old to enjoy stories, games & learning designed just for them. Each week there will be a different nature based theme. 2PM – Nature Craft: Meet & greet fellow park visitors as you make crafts from everyday objects & natural materials.

Skidaway Island State Park
52 Diamond Causeway
Savannah, GA 31411

The Club at Savannah Harbor on Hutchinson Island next to the Westin is offering golf specials during May 2017 as May is Get Ready for Golf Month.

May 2017 Specials include:

• Free 10-minute lessons and/or family clinics.
• At 4PM Thursdays in May, $39 includes use of Callaway Rental Clubs, Callaway golf clubs, 1-hour intro into golf clinic, 3 holes of golf.

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.

St. Andrew’s School  recently received recognition as one of the most challenging high schools in the nation.

The Washington Post’s Jay Mathews has been ranking the most challenging schools in the country for 30 years. This marks the sixth year in a row for the Savannah private school to receive the honor.

St. Andrew’s is the only private school in Savannah to be recognized on the most challenging list and ranked #5 in Georgia.

Savannah Arts Academy  – a public Savannah high school – was also on the most challenging list and ranked #10 in Georgia.

View the Post’s complete most challenging list here.

“St. Andrew’s is honored to be recognized through the ranking again this year. This ranking reflects the mission of our school to help each student pursue challenging opportunities and reach their fullest potential. We are proud that our students choose to challenge themselves academically through our International Baccalaureate program,” said Tom Forti, Head of the Upper School.

About St. Andrew’s School 

St. Andrew’s is an independent International Baccalaureate World School on Wilmington Island in Savannah. For more information on the Pre-K 3 through Grade Twelve school, visit www.saslions.com or call 912.897.4941.

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah, 31410, www.saintschool.com  St. Andrew’s School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

There’s still time to register for The Coastal Empire STEAM Challenge @ Maven Makers in Savannah, a makerspace that supplies tools, training, and workshops in a variety of industrial and artisan fields for a monthly rate.

Henny Penny Art Space & Café in Savannah now has these fun & creative regular weekly programs for children  toddlers and older.

* Open Studio, M-F 10AM-4PM, Saturdays 10AM-5PM. All ages. Cost: $5. Different themes each week. See calendar illustration above for themes.

* Toddler Time Play Doh Play Dates, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10AM-4PM. All ages. $5. Cookie cutters, rolling pins, Henny Penny has everything needed to make wonderful play doh creations in their mini kitchen.

* Story Time Art with Ms. Jami, Mondays 10:30AM-12:30PM, $5. Ms Jami will read a story, then kids create a work of art inspired by the story. All ages.

* Petite Picassos, Fridays, 10AM-4PM. All ages. $5. Kids paint at petite sized easels while you can sit back & relax with a coffee. Henny Penny provides your budding artist with everything needed to make their own masterpiece.

* Calling All Animal Lovers: Paint an Animal Canvas, Saturdays 9AM-5PM, $5 (kids will get an animal canvas to paint). All ages

* Art Kits for Anytime, suggested ages on the kits, cost $5, $15, $20.

Henny Penny is located at 1514 Bull St. Savannah.

Nestled just blocks from Forsyth Park, Henny Penny Art Space and Cafe also provides custom-designed arts and crafts kits for all ages, workshops, classes, and is available for booking birthday parties.

Foxy Loxy Cafe & Scribble Art Studio opened Henny Penny earlier this year.

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The princess adventure will soon begin at the Mother-Daughter 5K and the all-new Enchanted Forest Princess Adventure on Hutchinson Island in Savannah.

Will you help Enchant My Party princesses find the missing Tiara?

Join 10 of Enchant My Party princesses on a journey on Sat. May 13.

Magical seals and scepters, a maze, a tea party and, of course, a tiara at the end of the quest. There are a few spots left.

Because not every child is into running as much as the mom, check out this kids program created to give mothers and daughters another reason to spend time together. Check out the story line and the details on this great adventure. You can walk through the forest after you run or instead of running.

Cost

$30 late registration until May 11
$35 packet pickup & event day price
Registration includes shirt, finisher medal for the first 600 and free photo downloads

Mother Daughter 5k: Sat. May 13, 9AM Start
Princess Adventure: Sat. May 13, 9:30AM-10:30AM Groups Leaving Every 5 mins

Learn more here. 

Location: Hutchinson Is., Parking at the Pit and Paddock area, event start in the park.
Address: Grand Prize of America Avenue.

Like” Enchant My Party on Facebook here.

About Enchant My Party

Enchant My Party provides character entertainment for birthday parties, fundraisers, grand openings and more. Every party is unique and it is our mission to provide exceptional service and bring quality entertainment to your child’s party. All of our cast members have strong musical theater backgrounds and love working with children.

Enchant My Party, www.enchantmyparty.com, Savannah, Ga.  912.713.1253, email renee@enchantmyparty.com. Enchant My Party is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Do-Re-We early childhood music education infant class in Savannah is so popular, they’ve added another

You can join the a new class for infants (ages 0-12 months) at any time. Classes are pro-rated, so you only pay for the classes you are taking. The new infant class is 11:45AM-12:15PM on Thursdays.

Do-Re-We music & movement sessions incorporate the philosophy  Zoltan Kodály with early childhood learning theory and methodology.

Each week, you and your child will spend 30 minutes engaging in songs, bounces, games, and music-making classes tailored to her development level. While you giggle, dance, and sing, your baby will be developing early skills vital to healthy brain development.

Your instructor, Rebecca Flaherty, is a classically-trained musician with a master’s degree in voice performance, and Kodály I certification.

Register online at www.dorewe.com.

Do-Re-We classes include….
Spring 2017 Schedule
Thursdays until June 29 (no classes June 15)
9:30 – 10AM Toddlers (13-24 months)
10:15 – 10:45AM Infants (0-12 months)
​11- 11:30AM 2-3 Years (THIS CLASS IS FULL)
11:45AM-12:15PM Infants (0-12 months)

Location:
White Bluff Presbyterian Church
10710 White Bluff Road
Savannah, GA
The 10-week session of classes costs $100. Class are pro-rated so if you join after the session has started, you only pay for the classes that you take.

Registration is open online at www.dorewe.com.

Questions? Call or text 912.398.7800.

Stay connected and see photos of Do Re We classes on Facebook here. 

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The First Tee of Savannah is excited to announce Summer Camp for 2017 will begin on June 6 and go till June 30.

The exciting summer program is open to every child 6 yrs to 17 yrs old.

Children can come for all 4 weeks or pay per week. Campers will be working on learning the Science in Golf, Enhancing their Golf Skills, and Preparing for Competition.

*Parents will need to provide a nonperishable lunch each day for their child(ren).

Registration Open
Register by May 31 2017 for $25 Discount
912-238-7108

TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE or call 912-238-7108

Week 1- Short Game June 6-9
Price $225 Full Day; $125 Half Day
Campers will enjoy a week full of Golf Theory, Fitness, and Science.
Campers will work on the fundamentals of their Short Game, Learn and enhance their Putting, Chipping, and Pitching. TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE. 

Week 2- Iron Game June 13-16
Price $225 Full Day: $125 Half Day
Campers will enjoy a week full of Golf Theory, Fitness, and Science.
Campers will learn and enhance their knowledge of Irons, Swing ability, as well as distance with each Iron.
Also an educational Field Trip at the end of each week. TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE. 

Week 3- Wood Game June 20-23
Price-$225 Full Day: $125 Half Day
Campers will enjoy a week full of Golf Theory, Fitness, and Science.
Campers will learn and enhance their knowledge of Woods, Swing ability, as well as distance with each wood. TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE. 

Week 4- Course Management and Competition June 27-30th
Price-$225 Full Day; $125 Half Day
Campers will enjoy a week full of Golf Theory, Fitness, Competition, and Science.
Campers will work on mental and physical aspects of competition.
Develop confidence in their skills for competition.
Learn and demonstrate the proper way to handle oneself while competing. TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE. 

The First Tee of Savannah, 912-238-7108, www.thefirstteesavannah.org, The First Tee of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Universal Orlando Resort’s most popular promotion is back and Two Sisters Travel has all of the details!

Get your 3rd day FREE when you book a Universal Orlando Resort vacation package including your onsite hotel stay and 2 day ticket. You’ll have more time to experience the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Despicable Me Minions, and more of your favorite characters with your family! Enjoy special vacation package benefits including Early Park Admission & complimentary transportation.

Don’t have any summer vacation plans yet? Universal Orlando Resort makes the perfect last-minute destination. Take in a long weekend of adventure and fun for less than $90 per person, per day for a family of 4.

The 3rd Day Free offer is only valid on packages with park-to-park tickets, and available travel through December 31, 2017.

Get your no-obligation Universal Studios vacation quote now or call 843-284-3241 for details.

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Two Sisters Travel

843.284.3241

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Watching your child enjoy music is one thing; experiencing this joy TOGETHER takes on a whole new level!

Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano will immerse you and your 0-7 year old in the magic of music.

Bond with your baby, twirl with your toddler, pretend with your preschooler, and see the results that early musical exposure brings! Enrollment is ongoing- join in anytime.

Introductory class is FREE.

May musical playdates

May playdates for ages 0-7 are coming up May 17 & 20 at 10AM.

The theme is “Around the World”.

Your littlest world traveler will hear music from Israel to India, Austria to Australia and more!

Tuition is $15 ($5 for siblings), which includes the class, an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs and a $10 coupon for weekly classes. Enroll today at kindermusikwith88keys.com. Spaces are limited.

Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or call 912-988-KEYS to join the fun.

Visit our Savannah-Lowcountry Area Summer Camps 2017 directory here to help you find the type of camps you and your children are looking for this summer.

The guide includes a variety of camps – arts, dance, languages, sports, STEM, enrichment – as well as camps for all ages including pre-school.

If you want to advertise a summer camp in the guide, please email anne@southernmamas.com.

Click here to start planning a fun Summer 2017.

$1 Kids’ Summer Movies

The schedule is out for Summer 2017 free & $1 kids’ movies in Savannah.

See the free & $1 summer 2017 kids’ weekday morning movie schedule here.

Let your kids see kid-made robots in action. Join Live Oak Public Libraries to celebrate the Robot Dance Academy at Garden City Library on Mon. May 8.

This recital is the culmination of an 8-week LEGO MINDSTORMS workshop offered in cooperation with the Society of Women Engineers – Savannah Coastal Empire (SWE).

Come see student-built LEGO robots, and watch them dance using creative computer code! 

This program was offered thanks to the generosity of a Strengthening Communities Through Libraries grant awarded by the ALSC – The Association for Library Service to Children made possible by a donation from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.

Representing Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties, there were 16 students from grades 4 through 8 that participated in educational sessions held at the Garden City Library from March through May.

Robot Dance Academy Recital
FREE & open to the public
Mon. May 8 @ 5:30-6:30PM
Garden City Library
104 Sunshine Avenue
Garden City, GA 31405
912-629-5070

Learn more here.

Those of you who have visited Cumberland Island National Seashore know what a true treasure the Georgia barrier island is.

Now you can help save Cumberland.

Cumberland is in danger of having approximately 1,000 acres rezoned for development by the five Camden County Commissioners, potentially exposing the island to a destructive level of development.

Some organizations are fighting to protect the national seashore against the development and preserve its natural, pristine character for future generations.

Congress established the Cumberland Island National Seashore, which encompasses the entire island, to preserve this natural place in its undeveloped state.

The five commissioners of Camden County have the power to reverse their earlier decision which granted a hardship variance to Lumar LLC, allowing Lumar’s members to develop a portion of Cumberland’s maritime forests.

The Lumar tract is located in the heart of Cumberland Island adjacent to the Sea Camp campground, the most-visited area of the island.

If you are against the development of Cumberland, please send your thoughts to the commissioners. Find their emails and mailing address here  and below.

You also are invited speak out against this development at Camden County Commission meetings May 16 and June 13, 6PM at 400 E. Fourth St., Woodbine. (Government Services Complex, Second Floor, Room 252)FREE 100% cotton “Don’t Develop Cumberland Island” T-shirts will be be given to the first 50 people who arrive at the May 16 (6PM) Camden County Board of Commissioners’ meeting.

More information can be found at stmarysearthkeepers.com ; wildcumberland.org and via the Save Cumberland Island National Seashore Facebook page here.

Camden County Commissioners:

Commissioner Lannie Bryant (District 1) district1@co.camden.ga.us Tel: 912-552-4246

Commissioner Chuck Clark (District 2) district2@co.camden.ga.us Tel: 912-674-8791

Commissioner James Starline (District 3, CINS is in his district) district3@co.camden.ga.us Tel: 912-882-5691

Commissioner Gary Blount (District 4) district4@co.camden.ga.us Tel: 912-882-2211

Commissioner Ben Casey (District 5) district5@co.camden.ga.us Tel: 912-552-4703

Camden County Commissioners mailing address:
PO Box 99
Woodbine, GA 31569
912-552-4246

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Fans of Cumberland Island National Seashore are invited to show their support at a rally to save Cumberland from rezoning/development.

Sat. June 24, 10AM-4PM

Free “Don’t Develop Cumberland Island” T-shirts for the first 400 attendees, music, face-painting, information booths, food trucks.

Learn more here. 

Register for Tormenta FC/Storm Soccer Academy Soccer Programs for Summer 2017

Soccer Camps
Tormenta FC/Storm SA Summer Camps are the perfect soccer camp to improve in all areas of the game. These camps are beneficial for beginners as well as advanced players. From Sweet Feet-aged players to the highest level of youth soccer participants, Tormenta FC Camps offer a unique, dynamic soccer environment in which players master the mental, physical, and technical skills of the game.

Savannah Camps
· Camps available:
June 5-9, Ambuc Park Savannah, half day
July 17-21, Islands YMCA, half or full day
July 24-28, The Landings, half day
· All camps include a T-shirt; full day camps include a soccer ball
· More information available at www.TormentaFCYouth.com
· Please click the following link to register: http://sc-stormsa.sportsaffinity.com

Hilton Head Camps
· Camps available:
June 12-17, Island Rec Center, half day*
June 26-30, Hilton Head Prep, half or full day*
July 10-15, Hilton Head Christian Academy, half day
July 31- August 4, Essevee Soccer School, half day
· All camps include a T-shirt
· More information available at www.TormentaFCYouth.com
· Please click the following link to register: http://sc-stormsa.sportsaffinity.com. *Registration for Islands Rec Center and Hilton Head Prep is through their site. Visit www.TormentaFCYouth.com for links to register

Summer Training
Keep your skills up by signing up for summer training! We will focus on juggling, foot skills development, 1v1 situations, and more. You can sign up for 4 or 8 weeks.

Program details and registration process:

· Summer training available in Hilton Head, Richmond Hill, Savannah, and Statesboro
· Session 1 runs June 5-30; Session 2 runs July 3-28
· $125 per session or $200 for both sessions.
· More information available at www.TormentaFCYouth.com
· Please click the following link to register: http://sc-stormsa.sportsaffinity.com

About Tormenta FC/Storm SA

Tormenta FC/Storm SA was created in 2010 to service players who want to excel in soccer at the highest levels. Its creation has provided numerous participants with the opportunity to train locally and compete at the highest level regionally and nationally as they develop and graduate through our program. Tormenta FC/Storm SA seeks soccer players between the ages of 2 and 18 who wish to reach their potential and are committed to seeking excellence through our specific curriculum. Tormenta FC/Storm SA draws players from around the Low Country and provides training opportunities in Savannah, Hilton Head, and Statesboro.

Contact info: 843-860-8788, email jeremyaven@StormSoccerAcademy.com, www.TormentaFCYouth.com, On Facebook here. Tormenta FC/Storm SA is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

I’m A Maker Summer Camp 2017: 3D Me!, Savannah

What better way to start off the summer break than with learning about 3D design, 3D scanning, and 3D printing @ Maven Makers in Savannah.

This 4-day camp is designed for 7-10 year olds and will have every young maker make a bust of themselves to take home.

Sign up today as this fun filled and educational camp is sure to fill up fast!

May 30, 2017 – June 2, 2017, 9AM-Noon.

Cost: $150

Enroll here.

The Maven Makers shop, 415 West Boundary St. Savannah, 31401, email events@mavenmakers.com Maven Makers is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Starlight Pottery in Savannah makes it convenient to create a unique, personalized Mother’s Day gift.

Mother’s Day is Sunday May 14 2017. Starlight has a variety of paint-your-own pottery pieces from flower pots to plattters.

To be sure your keepsake present is completed in time, have your piece painted by this Fri. May 5.

Follow Starlight on Facebook here,.

Attention parents of homeschoolers or toddlers. Wednesday is good day for homeschooled children or toddlers.

Hours
Sunday & Monday: Closed
Tuesday & Thursday: 1-6PM
Wednesday: 9AM-3PM
Friday: 3-8PM
Saturday: 11AM-8PM

Starlight Pottery
7070 Hodgson Memorial Drive
Savannah, GA
912.303.9599
email: Contactus@starlightpottery.com

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Charge Into Summer at the Y!

Summer is almost here, and we can’t wait!

Join YMCA on Saturday, May 6 2017, when all YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches are offering FREE community events to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active at the annual YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families.

Not only will all outdoor pools open for the season, but each location has tons of family-friendly activities planned for you!

As spring turns to summer, Healthy Kids Day is a powerful reminder not to let children idle away their summer days.

Instead, the Y wants families to focus on “charging” kids up with enthusiasm for themselves and their potential.

This event is free and open to the community.

Interested in joining the Y? Join from May 1-14th and pay no joiner’s fee!

Learn more about what each Y is offering at here. 

Free Healthy Kids Day branch activities

Effingham YMCA: 10AM-1PM
Golden Isles & McIntosh YMCA: 11AM-2PM
Habersham YMCA: 10AM-1PM
Islands YMCA: 10AM-2PM
Liberty County/ Armed Services YMCA: 11AM-3PM
Richmond Hill YMCA: 8AM-12PM
Tybee Island YMCA: 11AM-2PM
West Chatham YMCA: 11AM-2PM

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Henny Penny Art Space & Café in Savannah will host a special release/signing/drawing project for Savannah children’s book author-illustrator Jose Ray’s new book “Free Rain”

The family-friendly reading will be part of First Friday Art March, this Fri. May 5 6-9PM.  Jose will do a reading at 6:30PM and then lead kids through an art project afterwards.

Henny Penny
1514 Bull St.
Savannah, GA 31401

About Henny Penny

Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe is a new joint venture with Foxy Loxy Cafe & Scribble Art Studio

Nestled just blocks from Forsyth Park, Henny Penny Art Space and Cafe also provides custom-designed arts and crafts kits for all ages, workshops, classes, and is available for booking birthday parties.

For more info., call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

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$1 Kids’ Summer Movies

The schedule is out for Summer 2017 $1 kids’ movies at 10AM Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ Regal Savannah Stadium 10 behind Savannah Mall.

See the $1 summer movie schedule here.

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FREE movies

Victory Square Stadium 9 in Savannah will offer FREE children’s movies this summer

The free kid series starts May 23 and runs until July 13 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday for 8 weeks.

It is free for all ages and is on a first come first serve basis. Movies start at 10AM. See the free movie schedule here  for Summer 2017.

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Pooler $1 movies

$1 kids summer movies will also be offered at Pooler Stadium Cinemas 12. See their Summer 2017 Kids’ Weekday Movie here for Savannah & Pooler.

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We’ll update the schedule when Royal Cinemas Pooler releases their Summer 2017 schedule.