Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe in Savannah is kicking off Spring 2018 with lots of creative fun this March 2018 including weekly homeschool meetups; mommy & me craft mornings; special Saturday workshops; and adult crafting – all with different themes each week.

Weekday Classes • All Ages

MONDAYS
Storytime Art
10am-12pm | $5

Homeschool Meet Up: Sculpting, Painting, & More
1pm-5pm | $7; $5 siblings

March 19 Painted Mosaic Pots
March 26 Wax Resist Easter Eggs

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TUESDAYS
Play Doh Play Dates
10am-5pm | $5
Cookie cutters, rolling pins, we’ve got everything to make wonderful play doh creations in our “mini” kitchen!

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WEDNESDAYS
Mommy & Me Crafty Mornings
10am-12pm | All Ages | $5

March 21 Little Table Bunnies
March 28 Easter Baskets

Homeschool Meet Up
1pm-5pm | $7; $5 for siblings
No pre-registration required, just show up!

March 21 Colorful Salamanders
March 28 Spring Mural

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THURSDAYS
Play Doh Play Dates
10am-5pm | $5
Cookie cutters, rolling pins, we’ve got everything to make wonderful play doh creations in our “mini” kitchen!

Adult Crafting
1pm-5pm | $10

March 22 Bunny Embroideries
March 29 Little Bunnies in Carrot Sleeping Bags

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FRIDAYS
Petite Picassos
10am-5pm | All Ages | $5
Kids paint at their very own “petite” sized easels! Sit back and relax with a coffee, we’ll provide your little artist with everything needed to make their own masterpiece!

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SATURDAYS
Calling All Animal Lovers
10am-5pm | All Ages | $5
Paint a different animal on canvas each week!

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SPECIAL SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
All Ages • 1pm-2:30pm • $15

March 17 Easter Tree

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SUNDAYS

Henny Penny is now open Sundays. Which means Open Studio is available 7 days a week, 10AM-5PM. $5
Open Studio: Kids love to create. Henny Penny loves to help. They’ll provide a variety of art materials for your child to make something uniquely special.

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About Henny Penny 

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 in 2017.

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The Little Lambs Spring Consignment Sale is a great place to find amazing deals on gently used Spring/Summer clothing, children’s furniture, toys or books.

The dates of this years Spring Sale are: Fri. April 6 & Sat. April 7 2018.

If you would like more information about shopping, selling or volunteering at the sale, please click here to learn more.

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Little Lambs Consignment Sale Spring 2018

Thurs. April 5: Preview Sale for volunteers and sellers only

(Volunteers shop  4:30-7:30PM; Sellers shop  5:30-7:30PM)

Sale opens to the public Fri. April 6, 9AM-1PM and 5-7PM

Sat. April 7, 9AM-Noon

Questions? Click here. 

Little Lambs Consignment Sale benefits First Presbyterian Preschool in Savannah and the sale takes place at the preschool at 520 Washington Ave, Savannah 31405.

Little Lambs Consignment Sale, First Presbyterian Preschool, 520 Washington Ave., Savannah, Ga. 31405,  http://fpcschool.com/little-lambs/ 

Fairy and Gnome Festival 2018 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Join Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah for a day of enchantment, Sat. May 5 2018, 10AM-2PM

This family-themed festival is all about the “wee folk” getting up close with the natural world & encouraging imaginative outdoor play.

There will be a scavenger hunt, costume contest, crafts & games. All ages are encouraged to participate in the annual gnome & fairy home building contest.

Homes can be built at the festival by using natural materials from Oatland’s forest. Bring your whole family to stroll Oatland’s magical trails & maybe you will catch a glimpse of a fairy or gnome looking for a place to call home.

General Admission applies: $5 for adults, $3 for children, seniors & military.
Children 3 & younger are free.
There will be additional fees for some of the activities in order to raise money for the center.

For more information call 912-395-1517.

Oatland Island Wildlife Center Wildlife, 711 Sandtown Rd. Savannah, GA, 31410 (912) 395-1212

FREE Family Fun Night
Fri. April 6 2018| 5:30 – 7:30PM
Join The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head this Friday for the FREE Family Fun Night.

This is a community event designed to bring families together for a cost-free evening of creativity and play. Weather permitting, the Bounce House and Big Blue Blocks will be available for play outdoors, or you can explore our exhibits and enjoy a craft indoors. Light refreshments will also be served free of charge.

FREE & FUN for all ages.

Upcoming Free Family Fun Nights
Fri. April 6, 5:30-7:30PM
Fri. May 4 5:30-7:30PM

Supported by The Bargain Box
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Happy Plaidurday!
Wed April 11, 2018
10AM-2PM
(celebrating RBC Heritage/Presented by Boeing Golf Week)

Tired of solids, stripes getting you down? Add some plaid, you’ll be glad! Join The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. for a family fun day 10AM – 2PM. Let your little firecrackers bounce in the Bounce House, build with the Big Blue Blocks, aim for the cornhole, tug-a-rope-rivalry and more! (weather permitting). Take part in a special spring craft and show-your-colors cookie decorating.

Enjoy hot dogs, chips, lemonade, brownies and watermelon and a scavenger hunt!

Event admission is $5 for members, $10 for non-members.
Military and senior discounts are available.

First come, first serve. Space and activities limited in the event of rain.
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The Sandbox Children’s Museum
18A Pope Avenue,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
843.842.7645

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Drop-In Studio
Different project each month
Daily 1-4PM
Jepson Center
FREE with museum admission

Unleash your creativity in the Jepson Center studios every day for artmaking projects for all ages. Work at your own pace and comfort level. Each month features a special project designed to connect with a specific exhibition at the museum. A studio assistant is always on-hand to answer questions and assist guests. Drop-In Studio is open all year round & perfect for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Remember: museum admission is always free for children ages 12 & younger.

Drop-in Studio Monthly Themes

March
Photography

April
Landscape Watercolors

May
Abstract Mono Prints

June & July
Various projects in the Eckburg Atrium

August
Complex Uncertainties

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Technology & Art Gallery 
Daily during museum hours
Kids’ can interact with technology at the Jepson Center for the Arts. Complementing the ArtZeum, the Jepson Center’s Technology and Art Gallery is a great place for visitors of all ages to explore interactive and new media art. This long-term rotating exhibit introduces viewers to new media works that use various types of video & computer processing.

Remember: museum admission is always free for children ages 12 & younger.

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JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St. Savannah, 31401

Jepson Center for the Arts, 912-790-8800 or visit www.telfair.org. Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Kids Summer Pottery Camp 2018 @ Savannah’s Clay Spot 

Pottery camp at Savannah’s Clay Spot is a unique opportunity for children to work as actual artist in a professional ceramic studio. Each week young students will learn a variety of ceramic techniques. Children will create on the potter’s wheel and use several hand building methods as they unleash their imaginations to create wonderful works of art. Each camp will have an inspirational theme and will be different each week, giving the opportunity for children to be involved in multiple camps.

Each weekly camp will be Monday-Friday
9AM-1PM
Cost: $170 includes all supplies

Early Bird Special Discount
Register with Payment Before May 1 2018 and get 10% off, making camp $153

Register online here. 

Week 1- May 21-May 25, Ages 6-11
Week 2- May 28- June 1, Ages 6-11
Week 3- June 4- June 8, Ages 6-11
Week 4- June 11- June 15, Ages 6-11
Week 5- June 18- June 22, Ages 6-11
Week 6- June 25- June 29, Ages 6-11
Week 7- July 9- July 13, Ages 6-11
Week 8- July 16- July 20, Ages 6-11
Week 9- July 23 -July 27, Ages 6-11
Week 10- July 30- August 3, Ages 6-11
Week 11- August 6- August 10, Ages 6-11
Week 12- August 13-August 17, Preschool week Ages 3,4,5

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Parent and Child Clay Class
Each class will meet once a week on Wednesdays, 3-4PM for 6 weeks
Cost: $140 for Parent and one Child, $160 for Parent and two children
includes all supplies
Session I- May 23-June 27 2018, Ages 3-10
Session II- July 11-August 15 2018, Ages 3-10

Register online here. 

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More discounts

Enjoy a week at Scribble Art Studio’s Summer camp and keep creating with us for a week of pottery camp and receive 20% off
(see registration form for details on discounts, only one discount applies)

Register online here. 

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Camp sizes are limited to 7-12 children so register early.
Payment with registration will secure your child’s spot
Sorry, camp registration fees are nonrefundable

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

Registration is open for The Summer Academy at Calvary Day School in Savannah.

This will be the 43rd year of summer camp at Calvary! The mission of the Calvary Summer Academy is to provide parents and campers with a Convenient, Community-based, and Christ-centered learning experience through engaging activities that will help develop the camper socially, physically, academically, and spiritually.

Learn more about the activities offered during camp here. 

Calvary Summer Academy is open to rising Kindergarten children (must be 5 years old at the time of registration) through those entering the eighth grade.

Register online here.

Questions or need more information about Calvary Summer Academy? Please call (912) 704-7821 or email areid@calvarysummeracademy.com

CALVARY DAY SCHOOL
4625 Waters Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404

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This weekend @ the St. Andrew’s School stage: “Oliver!” on Wilmington Island in Savannah.

The St. Andrew’s Performing Arts Department presents, “Oliver!” A cast of 28 7th-12th grade students will bring this classic story to life on the Skinner Hall stage.

Showtimes are as follows:

Fri. March 2 7:30PM
Sat. March 3 3PM & 7:30PM
Sun. March 4, at 3PM

Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for children/students. Want to enjoy the show in comfort? STARS seat cushions will be available! A cushion can be rented for $5 at each showtime, or purchased and taken home for unlimited use for $15. STARS will also have concessions available at all shows.

The musical is based upon the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.

St. Andrew’s School Fine Arts
601 Penn Waller Rd.
Savannah 31410

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Calling all Irish music lovers.

Join Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano is this month for their musical playdates featuring the Celtic music of the British Isles!

You’ll move to the rhythm of drums, enjoy the sounds of the bagpipes, harp, and flute, and kick up our heels for a lively reel.

If you’re looking for joyful, family-centered, one-of-a-kind music immersion for your little one, meet us Under the Rainbow for a pot full of fun!

Your child will get a Kindermusik instrument of their own to take home, as well as 10 Kindermusik songs and a $10 coupon for our weekly studio classes.

This playdate will be held three times, so feel free to enroll in one or more dates:
Saturday, March 17, 2018 @ 10AM
Wednesday, March 21, 2018 @ 10AM
Saturday, March 24, 2018 @ 10AM

Playdates are open to children ages 0-7 and their caregivers. Cost is $15 for your first child, and just $5 each for siblings.

Spaces in each playdate are limited and tend to fill fast. Enroll now at kindermusikwith88keys.com and save your family’s spots!

Kindermusik Savannah, kindermusikwith88keys.com,  email music@kindermusikwith88keys.com or info@kindermusikwith88keys.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser<

Registration is now open for Savannah’s most popular, full-day Spring Break Art Camp.

The City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs Art Camp will be during the Chatham County School Spring Break March 26-30 2018.

Registration information

Call (912) 651-6783 for Spring Break Art Camp registration form. Space is limited & registration is required.

Time: March 26-30, 2018. Location: 9 W. Henry St.

Ages: 5-12 (5 year-old currently enrolled in Kindergarten)

Times: Monday-Thursday, 9AM-4:30PM & Friday, 9AM – 3PM

Fee: Per child per session $165 for non-city residents / $145 for city residents

Daily Schedule

8:30AM – 9AM – Arrival
9AM – 9:30AM – Meet & Greet
9:30AM – 12:30PM – Rotation between classes
12:30PM – 1PM – Lunch
1PM – 2:30PM – Gym
2:30PM- 4:30PM – Rotation between classes
4:30PM – 5:30PM – Pickup

General Camp Information

Drop Off: Please drop off your children no earlier than 8:15AM. Adults/guardians must sign in all camp participants at the parking lot white fence at 9 W. Henry St. Students arriving after 9AM or leaving before 4:30PM must enter and exit camp through the front office at 9 W. Henry Street & be signed in at the front desk by an adult.

Pick Up: Adults/guardians must sign out all camp participants at the parking lot white fence. Late fees of $25 will be imposed for pickups after 5:30PM. Students will ONLY be released to the individuals listed on the registration sheet.

Parents are NOT allowed to visit children during the day while in class or during their lunch/gym break.

Appropriate Attire Reminders: For safety reasons, we suggest tennis shoes. Aprons are provided but we advise dressing your child in clothing appropriate for art making.

Supervised Outdoor Activity Weather Policy: Daily outings are planned to St. Paul’s gym. Activities will be held in the Cultural Affairs facility in the event of rain or excessive temperatures.

Food & Drink: Please send simple, non-spoiling sandwiches, fruit, or vegetables in packaging that your child can open. Make sure that the paper bag/lunch box has your child’s name clearly marked on the front. Please NO peanuts. There is NO access to a refrigerator or a microwave. No food will be provided without prior parental approval.

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St. Andrew’s School  sophomore Eden Young won the regional National English Speaking Union’s Shakespeare Competition last month in Savannah.

Eden took on the role of Queen Katherine for her monologue from Henry VIII and also performed Sonnet 146. Since January, she has been working on the two Shakespeare pieces with SAS theatre teacher Ms. Maggie Hart. Eden now receives an all expense paid trip to the National Competition in New York City this April. A panel of judges will select the top three performances. 

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About St. Andrew’s

St. Andrew’s is a college preparatory school for Pre-K3 through Grade 12 located on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

Schedule a tour.

The independent school is an International Baccalaureate World School and has been recognized
for the past five years as an Apple Distinguished School. St. Andrew’s School was named best Savannah private school in Savannah Magazine in 2016.

Open House: Learn more about St. Andrew’s at an open house, 9AM Thurs. March 1 2018. Call 897.4941, x. 452 for more information or to reserve a spot

For more information, visit saslions.com or call 897.4941.

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941, www.saintschool.com , email admission@saintschool.com  On Facebook here.   On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

It’s giveaway contest time! $25  High Cotton Kids  Gift Certificate is up for grabs!

Visit the High Cotton Kids Facebook page here  & go to the giveaway post. Tag your shopping crew when commenting and you could win!

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Clean out, cash in or volunteer

There’s still time to consign & volunteer for High Cotton Kids Spring 2018 Sale March 1-3 in Savannah! Registration closes Sun. Feb. 25 2018 at 11:59 PM! Don’t delay!

Consignors can receive 60-70% of their sales.

Volunteers & Consignors get to shop early, on this Wed. Feb. 28. Volunteer registration also closes at midnight on Sun. Feb. 25. Learn more about volunteering & consigning here.  

Tagging deadline has been extended to Mon. Feb. 26.

High Cotton Kids also accepts high-end maternity clothing, children’s furniture, artwork, baby and nursery necessities (e.g. bouncers, exercausers, etc.), strollers, toys, books, DVDs and more. For a complete list of items High Cotton Kids accept and do not accept click here.

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Spring Sale 2018

Come shop consignment at its finest. High Cotton Kids is THE place to save a lot of money, make a lot of money and have a great time doing both!

Location: 2104 East Victory Drive, Crossroads Shopping Center (formerly CVS, behind Starbucks)

New Hours!
Shop Early For a Cause:
Thurs. 03/01 5PM $5 Donation
benefiting CURE Childhood Cancer in honor of #LilyStrong

Show Hours:
Thursday 03/01 6-8PM
Friday 03/02 9AM-5PM
Saturday 03/03 9AM-3PM

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Savannah Summer Camps:  Visit SouthernMamas.com Summer Camps 2018 online guide here

Check out this sample of enticing camps & start planning a fun summer. More to come!

* LEGO, Cheer, Engineering, Sports, Spy, Basketball, Crafts camps @ Hancock Day School in Savannah. Open to the community. Details here.

* Savannah Engineering Academy Summer STEM Camp for rising junior & senior high school students. Details here. 

* Art, Photography, Video Game Development & Pre-K Camps & more @ Telfair Museums Jepson Center in Savannah. Details here

* Camp Moon River at Savannah Country Day School a full-day traditional style day camp (K-8th) with optional extended care. Details here.

* Art Through The Ages & Digging History camps @ Massie Heritage Center. Details here.

* American Girl Cheer Camp; Princess Camp; & Tumbling Camp @ Savannah Sharks Allstar Cheerleading. Details here. 

* Registration for YMCA of Coastal Georgia Summer Camps Programs 2018 opens March 1. Details here.

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Hancock Day School in Savannah will offer a variety of camps this summer of 2018.

All summer camps will take place on the Hancock Day School campus. All camps are are open to the community.

To find registration forms online, click here  and scroll down to locate online forms for the camps of your interest.

Registration is first come, first served.

Hancock Day School
6600 Howard Foss Drive
Savannah, GA 31406

LEGO CAMP
June 25-29 2018
9AM—Noon and 12:30PM —3:30PM
For ages: Rising Pre-K—Rising 3rd
Cost per camper: $ 130
Contact: Lori Thomas via email at lthomas@hancockdayschool.org
Camp will include: Instructional building time, free build, T-shirt and daily snack.

Find the registration form here. 

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CHEER CAMP
June 25-29 2018
9AM—Noon
For ages: Rising Pre-K—Rising 5th
Cost per camper: $ 125
Contact: Cindy Drew via email at cdrew@hancockdayschool.org
Each camper will receive a T-shirt and enjoy learning Hancock cheer, chants, dances and games. Campers will show their spirit by participating in a spirit contest and performing in a showcase for their parents.

Find the registration form here. 

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ALL SPORTS CAMP
June 11-15 2018
Noon—3PM
For ages: Rising 2nd—Rising 4th
Cost per camper: $125
Contact: Larry O’Hayer via email at lohayer@hancockdayschool.org
Campers will enjoy a variety of sports including: volleyball, basketball, soccer, football, bocce ball, croquet and cornhole. T-shirt is included.

Find the registration form here. 

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ENGINEERING CAMP WITH CHRIS COOPER
June 11—June 15 2018
9AM—Noon
For ages: Rising 5th—Rising 8th
Cost per camper: $125
Contact: Chris Cooper via email at ccooper@hancockdayschool.org
During this camp, our young engineers will be building their own electric vehicles. They will learn about the importance of preparation and organization. We will learn about simple and complex circuits and look at several electric vehicle designs. We will gather materials from Home Depot, start to build our vehicles, and have a race on Friday!

Find the registration form here. 

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SKILLASTICS
June 18-June 22 2018
For ages: Rising 1st—Rising 4th
9AM—Noon
For ages: Rising 5th—Rising 8th
Noon-3PM
Cost per camper:$125
T-shirt included
Contact person: Rebecca Heyward via email at rheyward@hancockdayschool.org
This camp will help campers find a variety of activities and sports that add diversity to their exercise and overall health and wellness. There’s something for all levels, personalities and body types. Our excellent fitness program includes exercise and physical activity. Each day there are five scheduled activity periods.

Find the registration form here. 

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BASKETBALL CAMP
June 11-15 2018
9AM—Noon
For ages: Rising 2nd—Rising 4th
Cost per camper: $125
Contact: Larry O’Hayer via email at lohayer@hancockdayschool.org
This camp is designed to bring out the best in children:
*Increased respect for sportsmanship
*Enhanced fundamental athletic abilities
*Develop a deeper understanding of teamwork and responsibility

Find the registration form here. 

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SPY CAMP
June 11-15 2018
For ages: Rising 1st—Rising 2nd
12:30—3:30PM
Cost per camper:$125
T-shirt included
Contact person: Amy Morgan and Jennifer Bowers via email at amorgan@hancockdayschool.org
Make summer special and fun-filled with our action packed Spy Camp. Calling all Secret Agent recruits to report to duty. Campers will use math, reading and reasoning skills to follow the clues and solve a new mystery each day

Find the registration form here. 

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CHRISTMAS IN JUNE
June 25-29 2018
12:30-3:30PM
For ages: Rising Kindergarten—Rising 5th
Cost: $125
Contact: Abbey Holton via email at aholton@hancockdayschool.org
Christmas in June will be a camp focused on holiday crafts and activities. Keep sake ornaments, decorations, and gifts all while focusing on the spirit of giving will be incorporated in the week session.

Find the registration form here. 

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DOODLEBUG CAMP
June 18—June 22 2018
9AM—Noon
For ages: Rising 2nd—Rising 5th
Cost per camper: $145
Contact: Letha Eller via email at leller@hancockdayschool.org
Doodlebugs is for kids who love to make crafts!
Campers will get creative with glass bottles, alcohol ink, moldable plastic, rope, mod podge, buttons, paint and more to create many high quality items to hang, wear, treasure, or give as gifts. We also try to upcycle or repurpose items like t-shirts, old books, crayons, buttons, and magazines. Activities are geared for both boys and girls

Find the registration form here. 

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Visit A Mosque Day – Savannah
Hosted by Islamic Center Of Savannah

You are invited to Visit a Mosque Day on March 10, 2018, 3-6PM. Although most mosques are always open to the public, this is a chance for individuals and groups to enjoin in a casual setting with Muslims from their neighborhoods. Members of all faiths are invited. This is a kid-friendly event.

Edward Ahmed Mitchell, Executive Director of CAIR Georgia, will be the keynote speaker.

Come and get to know your Muslim neighbors. Be sure to invite your friends, neighbors, and colleagues and enjoy Middle-Eastern hors d’oeuvre & sweets.

Visit www.AtlantaMuslim.com/VAMD for a list of Georgia Mosques participating. #VisitAMosqueATL

Saturday, March 10, 3-6PM
Islamic Center Of Savannah
1030 Dutchtown Road
Savannah 31419

On Sunday, Feb. 25 2018, Massie Heritage Center in Savannah will offer FREE admission from noon-4PM for visitors to explore Savannah’s Black Heritage.

This is a family-friendly event featuring the following activities for all ages:
* Take a “Journey on the Underground Railroad,” during an interactive story-telling event.
* Find clues throughout the museum to complete a “Scavenger Hunt.”
* Discover “Enslavement to Emancipation: The Struggle for Education,” during a guided exhibit experience featuring Old Savannah Tour’s Susie King Taylor.
* Visit the Historic Preservation exhibit for an informal curatorial talk on the legacy of WW Law as well as Hermitage Plantation.

Massie Heritage Center
207 East Gordon Street
Savannah, 31401
(912) 395-5070

Bring your kids to Savannah Ballet Theatre’s production of The Little Mermaid on April 21 at The Lucas Theatre for the Arts in Savannah.

Each performance will be followed up with a Character Meet and Greet, free with ticket. Kids’ tickets for the matinee are only $12!

The world-renowned professional company along with local students from the community will present two performances on April 21. SBT’s production of The Little Mermaid premiered in 2015 and launched SBT’s series of original ballets adapted from adventure-filled stories.

SBT’s adaptation is based on the tale by Hans Christian Andersen – moving audiences beyond the Disney version and allowing them to experience the story in a new way.

The Little Mermaid ballet
The Lucas Theatre for the Arts
April 21, 2018
Showtimes: 1PM & 7:30PM
Tickets: $12-$35,
Tickets: Savannah Box Office 912-525-5050
Buy tickets online here.

Savannah Ballet Theatre will also present a special outreach performance for K-12 schools students on Fri. April 20 at 10AM at the Lucas Theatre. Outreach tickets: $5 for students with free tickets for teachers. For outreach info, contact Abby McCuen at 912-897-2102.

About Savannah Ballet Theatre

Established in 1998, Savannah Ballet Theatre is the premiere ballet company of Coastal Georgia. It is SBT’s mission “to develop and showcase the talent of dedicated Savannah dancers and to engage in educational outreach and promotion of the art of dance within our community.”

Learn more here. 

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Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry in Savannah is accepting new patients and you can request an appointment online by visiting their Web site here.  

Registration for YMCA of Coastal Georgia Summer Camp 2018 programs opens March 1.

YMCA camp programs offer a fun and unique experience that gives children and teens the opportunity to have the best summer ever, by meeting new friends, exploring nature, discovering new interests, being physically active and creating memories that last a lifetime.

Day Camp, like many Y programs, is about learning skills, developing character and making friends. Few environments are as special as camp, where kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social and educational activities. Y counselors are dedicated to making sure camp is an amazing experience for every camper- all summer long.

Day Camps at the YMCA run on a weekly basis, Monday through Friday, for children ages 5-13 years. You can pick and choose which weeks you would like to attend; come just one week or the whole summer!

Camp operates from 9 am -4 pm daily, with drop off starting at 7AM and pick up ending at 6PM.

Cost
Traditional Day Camp: Specialty Camp

Member rate: $100/ a week Member rate: $125/ a week

Non-Member rate: $150/a week Non-member rate: $175/ a week

Learn more here.

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Keepsake Plaster Hand Casting Special for Mother’s Day 2018 @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah
1-3PM, Saturdays & Sundays, April 1-May 13 2018

Create a fun and memorable keepsake of your own hand.

This activity for families, friends, and individuals is the perfect way to create a personalized sculpture. Using quick-setting, skin-safe materials, participants will make molds of their hands resulting in highly detailed, colorful, and expressive plaster casts. The process takes about an hour.

Pre-registration is required. Pre-register online here or by calling 912-790-8823

Cost: Museum members $15, non-members ages 12 and up $35 (includes museum admission).

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JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St. Savannah, 31401

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Share the love of music with a friend in March!

Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano is offering their best discount of the year, the annual “Share the Love,” where all enrolled get a chance to share the price of the enrollment (2 for the price of 1!) with a new friend they bring in.

Just text “Share the Love” to 912-432-5885 for the details on how to apply!

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Take time to check out Savannah Children’s Museum. The magical outdoor place is at the Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah and features over a dozen exhibits designed to expand the imaginations of children including an exploration maze, a reading nook and a sensory garden.

SPECIAL OPEN DAYS: Savannah Children’s Museum often has special open days on school holidays.

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Daily kids’ programs @ the museum

Various kids programs offered each day by the museum’s expert educators include:

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School Year Hours: Sept. 5 – May 28 2018
Monday & Tuesday: CLOSED (large groups)
Wednesday – Saturday: 10AM – 4PM
Sunday: 11AM – 4PM
*Please note that the Museum may close due to weather conditions.

Call ahead for accurate closing information at 912-651-4292.

Find admission cost info here. 

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Summer Camps 2018 Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah

All classes are located in the Jepson Center at 207 W. York St. unless otherwise noted.

Register by calling 912-790-8823 or email bradleyk@telfair.org.

Drawing Portfolio Builder Camp
For ages 10–12
May 29–June 1 2018

Drawing Portfolio Builder Camp
For ages 12–14
July 2–6 2018 No camp Tuesday, July 4

9AM–3PM

Cost: Member $160/Non-member $180

This four-day camp is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing skills and begin the process of developing a portfolio. Students will focus on measurement, proportion, perspective, and use of value to create volume and space. The camp will also include practice portraiture and sketching from clothed models.

The Drawing Portfolio Builder Camp is a great class for students to learn and advance the skills necessary for developing art portfolios.

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Master Artist Photography Session A
For ages 10–12
June 4–8

Master Artist Photography Session B
For ages 13–16
June 11–15

9AM–3PM
Cost: Member $200/Non-member $235

This intensive, weeklong program focuses on black-and-white and digital photography, as well as the basic functions of 35mm manual cameras. While instructors emphasize the advancements of digital media and Adobe Photoshop, they will also cover conventional methods of film photography, including pinhole cameras, to supplement the experience.

The camp features student use of both manual and digital cameras. The program will culminate with a reception and exhibition of the participants’ work in the Jepson Center.

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Raising STEAM: Technology, Art, and Electronics
For ages 10–12
June 18–22 2018
9AM–3PM
Cost: Member $200/Non-member $235

This comprehensive STEAM Camp gives young people the opportunity to explore the artistic potential of technology. In this weeklong camp, students will learn to use a variety of technologies and methods to create and express themselves.

Students will explore 3D printing, create images with Adobe Photoshop, and solder their own electronic-noise toys. Participants will also learn basic computer programming with Arduino microcontrollers. The program culminates with a reception and exhibition of the participants’work in the Jepson Center.

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Art with the Pros Session
For ages 6–10
June 25–29 2018
9AM–3PM
Cost: Member $175/Non-member $195

Each day, this camp will feature a different local artist providing a unique lesson based on his or her medium. Lunch in Telfair Square (weather permitting), breaks and games in ArtZeum, and special tours of the galleries are all included. Students will learn to give constructive criticism on their own and their peers’ artwork. The program culminates with a student art exhibition and a reception in the Jepson Center.
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Video Game Development
For ages 14–18
July 16–20 2018

Video Game Development
For ages 12–14
July 9–13 2018

9AM–3PM

Cost: Member $175/Non-member $195

Full STEAM ahead! In this weeklong camp, students will build their own video games. Students will explore, play, and learn computer programming from scratch using open-source game-making programs. The summer camp culminates with a reception and exhibition of the participants’ games in the Jepson Center’s Morrison Community Gallery.

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Museum Explorations Pre-K Camp
For ages 4–6
Half day 9AM-Noon
July 23–July 27 2018
Cost: Member $100/Non-member $125

Stave off summer doldrums! Exploring Telfair Museums’ three sites and exhibitions has never been so much fun. Each day, participants will tour a new exhibit and learn to create the very same types of art seen in the galleries. Find inspiration with instruction in drawing, painting, and printmaking. Students immerse themselves in innovative arts lessons taught by professional artists.

Crafters Camp
For ages 8–11
July 16–20 2018
9AM–3PM
Cost: Member $175/Non-member $195

The Ultimate Crafty Kids Camp is packed with a variety of projects: screen printing, knitting, friendship bracelets, calligraphy folder paper, and much more. In this weeklong camp, students will explore and learn techniques in a rich variety of crafts that will inspire and develop their desire to be independent makers.

Video Game Design with Scratch
For ages 9–12
Half day, 9AM-Noon
July 23–July 27 2018
Cost: Member $100/Non-member $125

This summer camp teaches beginning students how to create their own video game using Scratch, a colorful programming environment that makes it easy to bring interactive stories to life. In class, students collaborate on developing a game from the beginning to final polish. A fun and informative way to introduce younger students to the art of video game development.

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