The Land of the Sweets 2023 is coming to a theater near you this fall, and you could be on stage in the production.
The Tybee Ballet Theatre is holding open dance auditions for roles in their upcoming performances of The Land of the Sweets. Ages 6 & older are encouraged to attend – dance experience is recommended but is not a requirement. Please arrive 15 mins prior to call time to sign in.
If selected, dancers will need to attend rehearsals starting after Sep. 9 2023 and leading up to the performances, presented on Nov. 17 & 18 at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center and on Dec. 9 & 10 @ The Tybee Post Theater.
*The Land of the Sweets is presented at NO COST for cast and participants by the Tybee Ballet Theater as part of the City of Savannah’s Spotlight investment program.
Aug. 12 2023 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center Studio
The I Pledge for Ice Cream Project 2023 kicks off Mon. July 3 2023 from 4-7PM @ Leopold’s Ice Cream. During that time, any child (age 12 and younger, accompanied by an adult) who can recite the Pledge of Allegiance gets a free child’s scoop in a cake cone, cup or sugar cone.
After the kick-off, Leopold’s Ice Cream on Broughton Street will hold additional I Pledge for Ice Cream events each Monday in July 2023 from 4-7PM. The 2023 dates are: July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31.
The I Pledge for Ice Cream Project started in Savannah on July 1, 2010 & now is in 40 U.S. states and 153 frozen dessert shops.
Does your child need an eye exam, and if so, when should they have one? Here’s everything parents should know about eye care for children.
SouthCoast Health provides info here on everything parents should know about eye care for children.
Eye care experts from the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommend that children receive their first screening at birth, and then again at six months to check that their eyes are developing normally. Thereafter, it’s a good idea to bring your child for an exam annually.
“Eye exams are more than just a way to determine whether your child may need glasses,” says SouthCoast Health optometrist, Edward D. Sammons, O.D (pictured) in Savannah. “They’re also a form of ongoing, preventive care.”
Learn about vision screenings at schools and what to expect at pediatric eye exams here.
If you have a six years old or older child due for an eye exam, schedule an appointment with one of SouthCoast Health’s eye care providers by calling 912-691-3600. SouthCoast Health offers comprehensive care for patients of all ages, including eye care for children and adults. See SouthCoast Health’s full list of primary care and specialty services online.
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Telfair Museums is thrilled to welcome families with children of all ages to the Jepson Center in Savannah to experience the new Telfair Children’s Art Museum.
Experience immersive galleries, tactile installations, and more at this new state-of-the art children’s space in downtown Savannah!
As the official mascot for CAM (Children’s Art Museum), this special chameleon can be spotted throughout the galleries. Wave when you see him and he may do something special.
Tickets for the films, part of the Disney Summer Classics series, are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military, and $8 for the general public.
Tickets for the film, part of the Disney Summer Classics series, are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military, and $8 for the general public.
Savannah Children’s Museum summer hours are Monday through Saturday, 9AM – 2PM, weather permitting. Closed Sundays.
The museum – which is outdoors – features over a dozen exhibits designed to expand the imaginations of children including an exploration maze, a reading nook and a sensory garden.
Daily programming with varying themes:
10AM | Storytime in the Frogtown Garden 12pm | STEAM Studio or Bottle Rocket Demonstration 1:30pm | Young Explorers or Healthy Me
This free weekly SouthernMamas.com e-letter in your email every Wednesday keeps you savvy about all the kid-friendly happenings as well as summer camps 2023, free events, pediatricians and more.
Join Fun Zone in Savannah for a week of family fun festivities from July 17 through July 23 to celebrate their 20th Anniversary! Save on fun for the whole family with $20 Value Bands all week long—that’s $7.99 in savings per band! Fun Zone also will be giving away $1,000s in giveaways and prizes each day as you and your family enjoy Fun Zone’s new updates and overall enhanced guest experience!
Adventure awaits your crew as you putt your way through footbridges and waterfall on two (2) newly updated 18-hole Miniature Golf Courses. If you’re looking for more action, get your heart and your kart racing as you race family and friends in Fun Zone’s high-performance Go-Karts! There are four tracks to choose from, ranging from a Kiddy Track to a high-speed Hi-Bank Track.
Fun Zone also has added several brand new awesome games to the Arcade, including King Kong Skull Island VR, HYPERPitch Major League Pitching, Minecraft, and Hungry, Hungry Hippos! There’s something for the whole family to enjoy in the Arcade, and the card swipe system makes it easy for the whole family to play their favorite games. Make sure to visit the fully stocked and enhanced Redemption Center to trade in your e-tickets for awesome prizes!
On Sat. July 22, the fun continues at Fun Zone with face painters from 12-5PM and a 360-photo booth experience from 5-7PM. Each day of the celebration, Fun Zone will be giving away fun prizes including Fun Zone T-shirts, cups, and hats.
If you’re not following Pooler Fun Zone on social media, now’s the time! Starting on Tuesday, July 11, Fun Zone is giving away 20 Family Four-Packs (a $131.96 value each!) on Fun Zone’s Instagram. Follow @poolerfunzone for details on how to enter! Those who visit Fun Zone during the 20th Anniversary Celebration have the chance to register to win a Grand Prize Giveaway: A Family-Four Pack Annual Pass (a $519.16 value!).
Mark your calendars for July 17th through 23rd to join Fun Zone for a jam-packed week of family fun! Fun Zone is conveniently located at 1040 US Highway 80 East in Pooler.
Be sure to follow Fun Zone on Facebook and Instagram (@poolerfunzone) to stay up to date with the Anniversary Celebration and all things Fun Zone.
Take a look at the weekly highlights and the daily popsicle breaks in the photo collage above.
Sign up here for the last week of horse camp – July 24-28.
Here’s the week schedule:
Monday: Carriage Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday: Tye-Dye T-Shirts
Wednesday: Paint the Pony
Thursday: Obstacle Course (yay water balloons)
Friday: Show Day and Pizza Pool Party
Register online here. Then click on 2023 horse camp registration, then click on 2023 summer horse camp under RGF Equine Activities.
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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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Summer Camps 2023 @ YMCA Coastal Georgia branches
Still time to sign up for summer day camp @ YMCA Coastal Georgia branches, which provides the opportunity for children to regain a sense of normalcy as well as support their physical, social and emotional well-being.
At Y camp, children have the opportunity to make their summer active and fun through crafts, sports, indoor and outdoor games, new friends, and other fun ways to learn, grow and thrive.
YMCA locations across Coastal Georgia are offering summer day camp including @ these 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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Horse camp is a spectacular week-long event including daily horseback riding lessons teaching basic horse care and horsemanship, arts and crafts, recreational games/activities, daily picnic on the farm, trivia, and more. There will be a horse show and a pizza & pool party every Friday.
No prior horse experience is required.
Ages 7-13 years old.
Each camp session is Monday – Friday from 8:30AM to 1PM
Includes all activities, supplies, and a camp T-shirt.
Kids will participate in a variety of activities to include; basketball, flag football, kickball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, tag games, and more! Camp hours are 8:30AM to 3:30PM (Extended Care until 5PM) and for ages 6 to 12.
TIMES 8:30AM – 3:30PM (5PM for extended care) AGES 6 – 12 years old LOCATION Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA COST $250 | $300 for extended care INCLUDES Fun games, activities, a t-shirt and a pizza party on Friday!
For more information, contact Sean Willett at 912.344.3295 or swillett@georgiasouthern.edu
DATES: July 24 – 28
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A diverse day camp that embraces Jewish values to help build children’s confidence, create long-lasting friendships and develop a strong sense of community…one camper at a time.
Spots at JEA Camp Savannah are filling up faster than ever before! Registration is open and don’t wait until it is too late!
JEA Camp Savannah is open to everyone entering grades K-10th grade.
For more information or questions about programming, please contact DJ Horton by email Camp@savj.org or Jackie Laban by email Jackiel@savj.org or by phone: 912.355.8111.
If you have questions about registration or financial assistance, please contact Camp Registrar, Sarah Docar by email Kids@savj.org or by phone: 912.355.8111 Ext 308.
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Camps @ Children’s Museum of Pooler: Sign up for Children’s Museum of Pooler’s has one more session of summer camp for children ages 4-10: Music to My Ears Camp.
Take a ride in a glass elevator 723 feet high to the observatory View Level atop The Westin Peachtree Plaza, the tallest hotel in the Southeast. Children ages 6 & younger can ride the elevator for free. Tickets & hours here.
This free weekly SouthernMamas.com e-letter in your email every Wednesday keeps you savvy about all the kid-friendly happenings as well as summer camps 2023, free events, pediatricians and more.
Learning to play golf can be an overwhelming and frustrating experience if you don’t have a clear plan that incorporates your child’s age and ability with a splash of fun!
Join Coach Paul in one of his last two summer camps, aka the “Golf Playground” and give your child a gift that will last a lifetime.
Register online here and see the joy and confidence that golf gives your child.
“Your One Stop Shop for Playing Better Golf”
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Saturday, July 15, 2023 – Two times: 10 & 11 AM Join Kindermusik Savannah for a woodland adventure! In this endearing summer playdate, you’ll explore the imaginary Kindermusik forest filled with songs and stories, bunnies and bears, wise old owls and wide old trees. There’s magic and music to be made beneath the shade, so round up the whole family and come along with us for Creatures in the Woods.
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more delightful activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces.
Claim your child’s spot before it fills.
Open to newborns – 7 years old and their caregivers.
Find SouthCoast Health safety tips for all things summer & July 4th related: fireworks, grilling, swimming & more here.
“We want all community members to have fun and make the most out of this holiday,” said SouthCoast Health Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Michelle Wilson. “But we also want to stress the importance of keeping in mind safety and health precautions as well. On any big holiday with parties and events, there are always elevated risks to be aware of.”
If you have questions about keeping you and your family safe this summer, or if you would like to talk to a medical expert about anything health and safety related, make an appointment with SouthCoast Health here.
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Getting your child ready for back-to-school involves a lot.
But remember to prioritize your child’s health amid all that back-to-school business.
“I’m a parent myself, so I understand how busy the start of school season can be,” said SouthCoast Health pediatrician and mom Dr. Jami Scanlon (pictured) “But in the hustle-and-bustle it’s crucial to put health-related check-ups at the top of the to-do list, as it will set the tone for your child’s entire school year.”
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The beloved classic The Phantom of the Opera will be performed at The Historic Savannah Theatre by the Savannah Children’s Theatre Junior Company July 7-16 2023.
Recently closing on Broadway after running for over 35 years, this show played nearly 14,000 performances and over 20 million patrons have fallen under it’s spell.
Now some of Savannah’s young actors will bring this timeless classic to life on the stage of The Historic Savannah Theatre, performing some of Broadway’s all time favorite songs like All I Ask of You, Think of Me, Masquerade and The Music of the Night.
