Start your day with art with Telfair Museums’ new and combined parent & me program in Savannah: Art Start @ the Jepson Center.

Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.

March 2020’s featured exhibition is The Journey is Mine, Chapter One, an #art912 exhibition of paintings by Savannah-based artist William Kwamena-Poh. Come play and learn @ The Jepson Center.

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March 2020 Art Start theme:  The Journey is Mine, Chapter One, an #art912 exhibition of paintings by Savannah-based artist William Kwamena-Poh.
Thurs. March 19, 10:30-11:30PM
$5 per child
Adult members free / Adult non-members $12

Register online here.

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Jepson Center
207 W York St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Spring 2020 sports registration for T-ball & soccer is open at YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches.

Practice begins: March 9, 2020

Games begin: March 28, 2020

Learn more & register here. 

Nine YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches: 
Effingham YMCA
Golden Isles & McIntosh YMCA
Habersham YMCA
Islands YMCA
Liberty County/ Armed Services YMCA
Richmond Hill YMCA
Tybee Island YMCA
West Chatham YMCA

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Tickets are now available for St. Andrew’s 2020 Mainstage Musical, Once Upon A Mattress.

This kid-friendly production is open to the public. Buy tickets online here. 

Showtimes

Fri & Sat. March 6 & 7 2020, 7:30PM

Sun. March 8 2020, 3PM

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

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If you’ve been dreaming of a Disney Cruise for your family, the best deals on summer sailings are coming! Itineraries for Summer 2021 will be released this Friday, and booking early is the best way to save money on a Disney Cruise vacation.

Summer 2021 itineraries will include Alaska, Greece & other Mediterranean ports of call, and a special 5 night Bahamas sailing onboard Disney Fantasy making two stops at Castaway Cay.

Disney Cruise Line offers a unique vacation experience that blends entertainment and adventure with comfort and convenience. There is something for everyone on a Disney cruise: relaxing “me” time for the adults, imaginative fun for the kids and exciting family time for all. And every voyage features the world-class hospitality that only Disney can provide, and of course, all of your favorite characters.

Join Two Sisters Travel Priority Disney Cruise Line list and they’ll email you as soon as itineraries are announced, and available for booking.

If you’re looking to travel before June 1, 2021 these itineraries are already available for booking. Contact Two Sisters Travel today for a FREE vacation quote.

Tara McCoy, Travel Advisor at Two Sisters Travel
843.284.3241
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Georgia Tech Savannah 2020 Summer Programs

Each week, we will feature a different program being held during Summer 2020 at the Georgia Tech Savannah campus. These are all week-long camps designed to advance the STEAM skill set and challenge students to learn more.

You can view all programs on the Georgia Tech Savannah CEISMC website here.

View Georgia Tech Savannah’s complete online 2020 Summer Programs brochure here. 

June 2020

June 1-5
Full STEAM Ahead
Rising 3rd-5th Graders
Cost: $175
This fun and fast-paced program is designed to introduce participants to robotics, coding and simple circuits.
Register online here.

June 8-12
Maker Camp
Rising 3rd-5th Graders
Cost: $250
Making is about hands-on creativity and fun! Every day of this program is centered on a different project including simple woodworking, electronics and more!
Register online here.

June 8-12
More than Words: College Applications and the Story of You
Rising 9th-12th Graders
Cost: $200
Applying for college can be a daunting task. Plus, what kinds of life experiences should you expect when you get there? This program will help you prepare to make the transition!
Register online here.

June 15-19
SWE Girls Engineering Camp
Rising 6th-8th Graders
Cost: $200
In partnership with the Society of Women Engineers, this program is designed to inspire the next generation of female engineers through hands-on projects and presentations by local industry experts.
Register online here.

June 15-19
IoT and You
Rising 6th-12th Graders
Cost: $250
Advance your understanding of coding and electronics by exploring the Internet of Things and learn how to design your very own interconnected sensors and devices.
Register online here.

June 22-26
InVenture Camp
Rising 3rd-8th Graders
Cost: $175
You will be inventing away during this camp! You will not only learn about how to come up with new product ideas, but you will also have the opportunity to bring one of those ideas to life before the week is over!
Register online here.

June 22-26
Make It, Move It
Rising 6th-12th Graders
Cost: $175
First we have to make it, and then we move it! This week-long summer program will have you exploring all aspects of the supply chain through games, industry tours and hands-on projects all led by industry experts.
Register online here.

July 2020

July 6-10
Full STEAM Ahead
Rising 3rd-5th Graders
Cost: $175
This fun and fast-paced program is designed to introduce participants to robotics, coding and simple circuits.
Register online here.

July 6-10 and July 20-24
Video Game Design Basics
Rising 6th-12th Graders
Cost: $200
Playing video games is fun, but designing your own is even better! Using Construct3, we will build a series of classically inspired video games that you can play at home!
Register online here.

July 13-17
Artbotics
Rising 3rd-8th Graders
Cost: $200
Interactive art is the focus of this week of STEAM. Come build, paint and program your own creations to light up, move and interact with their environments.
Register online here.

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TO ADVERTISE YOUR SUMMER CAMP 2020, email anne@southernmamas.com

Homeschool Class @ Savannah Children’s Museum
10-11AM Wed. Feb. 26 2020
For ages 4-7
The program will be Busy Bees- an educational workshop that focuses on the wonderful world of honeybees. Students will engage in activities and games that teach about the anatomy, life cycle, and communication habits of our favorite pollinators.

Cost: Parents are free | members: $5 per child | non-members: $10 per child.

Check in will be at Georgia State Railroad Museum gift shop.

Attendees are welcomed to stay after for regular hours at Savannah Children’s Museum.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited. To hold your spot for this event, please contact Elisabeth Chappell at
chappell.chs@gmail.com or (912) 441-9106.

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Let the professional Career Development Coaches @ Savannah Educational Consultants help you:

UNLOCK your natural APTITUDES and your INTERESTS.

MATCH these into CAREERS and MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY.

Counselors @ Savannah Educational Consultants specialize in providing guidance to adolescents and adults in exploring, planning, and adjusting career goals and lifestyles.

Contact these professional Career Development coaches TODAY to schedule an appointment:

Stephen L. Watson, PH.D., swatson@savannaheducationalconsultants.com

Savannah Educational Consultants

130 Tibet Ave., Suite 103
Savannah, GA 31406

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Brand new classes start next week!

Kindermusik Savannah for the 4-7 year old is the perfect environment when your child expresses interest in an instrument, but isn’t quite ready for private lessons.

You will move, sing, play instruments, learn music notation, theory and musical history.

New baby class

A brand new baby class is opening up on Mondays at 10AM!

For infants ages newborn through 23 months, this grownup-and-me class will introduce your baby to the joys of music making!

Introductory class is free- text NEW CLASS to 912-432-5885 for more info, or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com.

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

Registration is open for summer camp 2020 @ Scribble Art Studio in Savannah.

Students explore a subject in two and three dimensional projects each day of the week. Students paint, print, collage, draw and sculpt to produce multiple projects each day. Two instructors for group size of 10-15 max.

These week-long camps are open to ages 4-8 from 9AM-Noon; ages 9 & older from 1-4PM.

Register online here. 

Questions? Call Geoff at 202-379-5643

Scribble Art Studio
212 E. 37th St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Parents and Guardians: 4 Reasons It’s Wonderful That Camp Moon River is Accredited by the American Camp Association! 

Register today for Camp Moon River at Savannah Country Day School. Don’t get caught on a waitlist.
Multi-Session Discounts!

CMR 2020 K-8 Weeks:
There are 7 Weeks of CMR and 6 Sessions Due to the 2-week session on June 15th

Week 1: 6/1/20 – 6/5/20 Summer Fun Week
Week 2: 6/8/20 – 6/12/20 Destination Fun Week
Weeks 3/4: 6/15/19 – 6/26/20 2-week Moon River Madness w/ optional field trip
Week 5: 7/6/20 – 7/10/20 Summer Fun Week
Week 6: 7/13/20 – 7/17/20 Destination Fun Week
Week 7: 7/20/20 – 7/24/20 Summer Fun Week

Camp Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM

Extended Care Available: Morning Wait- 7:30-8:30AM, After Care- 4:30-5:30PM

CMR Features: (some variation according to session)
Sports & Games, Drama, Arts & Crafts (Daily & Weekly Choice),
GAGA, Waterslides, Talent Shows, Lip Sync Contests, Trivia Competitions,
Camper Led Play, Moon River Madness All Camp Competition, Nature Walks
Minute to Win It, Field Trips, Weekly Campfires & Tie Dye

CMR is screen-free.

ACA Accredited

Camp Moon River (CMR) at Savannah Country Day School 
Register online here.
Questions? Email campmoonriver@savcds.org or call 912-961-8859.

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Make connections while enjoying Savannah Children Museum’s many exhibits in a sensory-friendly way.

Savannah Children’s Museum will open early from 9-10AM Sat. March 14 2020 for families with special needs or children who have autism to enjoy the site with less crowds and tailored sensory friendly programming.

Tickets: $8 for all guests and FREE for members.

Attendees are welcome to stay after 10AM for regular museum hours.

Savannah Children’s Museum exhibits can be enjoyed by all ages but are designed for children 12 years old and younger.

Pre-registration is required for this event as space is limited. Please contact Elisabeth Chappell at echappell@chsgeorgia.org or (912) 441-9106 to reserve a spot.

Sat. March 14, 2020
9-10AM
Savannah Children’s Museum

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The Rotary Club of Savannah needs volunteers to serve as community readers for the third annual Savannah Rotary Read-In on Wed. March 25 9-10:30AM to about 640 Savannah-Chatham public school classes. The event aims to improve literacy by encouraging the desire to read more.

Readers bring a new hardcover book and read it to their assigned class and interact with their students for about one hour. At the completion of your assigned time, you donate your book to the class library. You don’t have to be a rotary member to participate.

Learn more here.

A retired trucking company owner, Frank Moore Jr. of Savannah co-chairs this year’s read-in along with Nina Gompels .

“Savannah Rotary Read-In (SRRI) has been so successful in our community over the last two years due to the over 600 volunteers that invest just a few hours of their time reading to our youngest, most vulnerable students,’’ Moore said.

“By investing only a few hours, a volunteer will be part of the solution to turn the tide on our nationwide problem of declining literacy,” Moore said.

Moore believes improving literacy is an absolute necessity for our students and a cornerstone for their successful education.

“It is a responsibility for all members of our community to promote literacy,’’ Moore said.

The leading cause of death is heart disease. Sometimes, there may be no symptoms until it is too late; when a person with the disease has a heart attack. The American Heart Association says that about every 40 seconds, someone will have a heart attack.

SouthCoast Health experts offer tips here on how to keep your health healthy.

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Savannah Children’s Museum to host Dr. Seuss Themed Event

On Sat., Feb. 29 2020, families are invited to celebrate the fun and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss during “Seuss Fest” 10AM-3PM @ Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd. Savannah, GA 31401.

Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character in honor of the children’s book author, who would be celebrating his 116th birthday on March 2.

Museum educators will lead the group with Seuss stories, games and activities. Highlights include: Seuss Science Station, a Read-A-Thon and a Seusstastic Selfie Station, complete with costumes and props.

Community partners will provide Seuss-filled fun throughout the day. The Dwaine and Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah will lead a Green Eggs and Ham Relay as well as a “make your own water bottle” activity, Live Oak Public Library will lead literacy and reading themed activities, and Savannah Children’s Theatre will share Seuss-themed performances at 10:30 and noon.

Admission to “Seuss Fest” is included in the cost of regular admission to Savannah Children’s Museum,: $8 for all guests 18 months and older. This event is free for Coastal Heritage Society members. Learn about becoming a member here.

Seuss Fest 2020
Sat. Feb. 29, 2020
10AM-4PM
Savannah Children’s Museum
655 Louisville Rd.
Savannah, Georgia 31401

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The Habersham School in Savannah offers several open houses for prospective families.

These admissions events and tours are wonderful opportunities for parents to learn more about the distinctives of a Habersham education.

2020 open houses & admissions calendar

March 6 2020
April 2 2020

All are at 9AM at Gould Cottage. Learn more here. 

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About The Habersham School

The Habersham School, Savannah
PK3-12th

The Habersham School opened its doors in fall 2012, seeking to restore education to its purest form. The academic foundation is built upon the time-honored tradition of classical, liberal arts education, where students are taught to question, to investigate, to dialogue and to create.

In contrast with the uncertainty and hectic pace of today’s world, Habersham offers a nurturing and orderly environment where all learning is firmly rooted in the immovable truth of Christ.

Meaning and purpose underpin every aspect of instruction, leading students to discover the joy of learning and the virtue of hard work. Further, the unique all-school House system builds rich tradition while fostering community, competition, service and student leadership.

The Habersham School, 505 E 54th St, Savannah, 31405 (912) 509-0540. On Facebook here. Follow on twitter@habershamschool & on Instagram here.  The Habersham School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser