One in 59 American children have autism, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“Unfortunately, many still view autism negatively and those with autism suffer from the biased opinions of others,” said SouthCoast Health Pediatrician Dr. Nelson Elam. “This is largely in part of lack of knowledge. Believe it or not, there’s a lot to learn about autism and from those who may be on the spectrum. The biggest thing to understand is that autism is just another way of living and another perspective in this diverse world.”
To help spur positive conversation about autism, SouthCoast Health shares the basics of autism including the definition of autism; signs of autism; and the autism diagnosis process.
Camp Bridge Kids is tailor-made for rising K- 5th graders, providing an exciting and safe environment for them to discover the joy of adventure, build lasting friendships, and explore the wonders of faith.
Activities at these faith-based, week-long camps include: games, team-building activities, low ropes course, arts and crafts as well as large group times are filled with singing, dancing, and playing games together.
The goal @ Camp Bridge Kids is to create a fun, adventurous, and worship-centered experience for your child.
Spend the afternoon immersed in art at SCAD MOA in Savannah.
Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art. In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.
This event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.
What to expect:
· Artist appreciation: Encounter the work of diverse artists while touring the SCAD Museum of Art’s galleries with a museum educator.
· Artmaking: Express creative ideas at interactive art stations equipped with the necessary materials and guidance to create art inspired by work seen in the museum.
· Build community: Connect with other homeschooling families who share a passion for art and education.
· Learn as you go: Deepen your appreciation for the world of visual expression while learning more about art styles, social significance, and the use of varied materials.
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.
Georgia Tech’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC) is offering summer camps for students in rising 2nd – 12th grade. All of the programming is focused around science, technology, engineering, and art and technology.
Let your little one explore their artistic side or dance to the beat in 6-week classes specifically for Youth and Teens. Choose from returning favorites like Youth Drawing and Painting, Dynamic Dance, Clay classes and more! Classes start Monday, April 82024.
Teens:
Teen Clay (Ages 13-18)
Youth:
Dynamic Dance (Ages 9-13)
Discovering Dance (Ages 3-5)
Parent/Child Movement (Ages 2-3)
Youth Musical Theatre (Ages 9-13)
Beginning Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)
Intermediate Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)
Home School Art (Ages 6-12)
Youth Drawing and Painting (Ages 9-12)
Discovering Art (Ages 6-8)
Adventures in Art (Ages 9-12)
Registration takes place on CommunityPass. You must create a CommunityPass account and add all family members you wish to register for classes to the account. Visit savannahga.gov/artsclasses to learn more and register.
Not surprisingly one of our favorite Savannah summer camps is filling up quickly. We love y’all’s enthusiasm for this years Junior Ranger Camps! Two weeks have sold out.
Junior Ranger Summer Camp @ Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah is for kids, ages 6 to 12, who love the great outdoors and want to learn more about the environment, history, and wildlife surrounding us.
Led by experienced park rangers, your child will have the opportunity to go on nature hikes, learn about conservation efforts, and participate in hands-on activities, crafts, and games that teach them the importance of protecting our cultural and natural resources…all while making new friends and having FUN!
Included are four days of fun at Skidaway Island State Park, a special living history day at Wormsloe State Historic Site, a junior ranger vest and hat.
Cost is $275 per child and pre-registration is required.
To register, call Skidaway Island State Park at 912.598.2300.
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Celebrate Easter 2024 on the Savannah River. Join the Savannah Riverboat Cruises family, including the Easter Bunny, for their annual Easter Sunday Brunch Cruise or Easter Dinner Cruise on the Savannah River.
After brunch, children will meet the Easter Bunny, have photos taken and receive a special Easter surprise on the boat.
March 31, 2024; Boarding at 12pm; Sailing 1-2:30pm
Join the Savannah Riverboat Cruises family, including the Easter Bunny, for this annual Easter Sunday Brunch Cruise! All your favorite breakfast and lunch entrees will be served on the 1.5 hour brunch cruise. Venture up to the top deck for a live narration by the Captain while taking in the sights of historic Savannah.
Prices: Adult: $79.95 – Child (ages 5-12): $49.95; Children 4 & under are free
Celebrate Easter on the Savannah River! Join our family, for our annual Easter Dinner Entertainment Cruise! Enjoy our delicious dinner buffet on this 2 hour dinner cruise. Bring your family and friends and come take in the sights and sounds of historic Savannah.
Prices: Adult: $99.95 – Child (ages 5-12): $52.95; Children 4 & under are free
Groups of 25 or more, please contact the group sales department for discounted pricing information.PHONE: 912-232-6404 EMAIL: info@savannahriverboat.com
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The Easter Brunch at Plant Riverside District on Sun. March 31 2024 will feature an elegant, expansive menu filled with traditional Easter favorites and other chef-prepared cuisine.
Brunch attendees can also enjoy spending time in a petting zoo comprised of a miniature highland cow, miniature horse, bunnies, chicks and ducklings, sheep and more. The Easter Bunny will be on-site as well to spend time with the kids and provide parents with a photo opportunity throughout brunch.
An Easter Egg Hunt for kids of all ages in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park will take place at noon and 2:30PM
Menu highlights include a chef’s breakfast action stations featuring an omelet and bagel bar; Morning Classics with fruits, pastries bacon and sausages; Composed Salads, a Coastal Seafood and Charcuterie station with fresh shucked oysters, jumbo shrimp and artisan cheeses and charcuterie; Carving Station with glazed ham, lamb roast and slow smoked prime rib accompanies by favorite Sides and Specialties such as scalloped potato gratin and grilled jumbo asparagus and cheddar bakes mac and cheese; and finishing with an extravagant display of pies, cakes, tortes and cookies from the award-winning pastry team.
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EASTER EGG HUNTS 2024 & EASTER FESTIVITIES IN SAVANNAH, POOLER, RICHMOND HILL
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Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt @ Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site, Brunswick, Ga. March 1-April 7 2024, Tuesdays-Sundays from 9AM-4PM through April 7 2024. Pick up a scavenger hunt, follow the clues, find the secret phrase. Then turn in your map & receive an Easter goodie bag. For all ages. Win an extra prize for sending a selfie while on your hunt. $5.50 to $8.75 912-264-7333. Details here.
Savannah
Free Easter Fest & Egg Hunthosted by Local Church Savannah @ Jenkins Athletic Club, 6408 Waters Ave., Savannah, Sun. March 24, 5-7PM. Inflatables, Free Food, Face Painting, Crafts and Egg Hunt. Free & Open to the public. Details here.
FREE The Great Thunderbolt Egg Hunt@ Cesaroni Park, behind the Thunderbolt Fire Station, 11AM-1PM Sat March 30 2024. Food trucks, fairy hair, games, Easter Bunny photos, Egg Hunt.
FREE Community Easter Egg Hunt @ Trinity Luthern Church, Savannah, 10AM Sat. March 30 2024. Eggs, eggs, everywhere! All are invited to attend this annual Easter Egg Hunt. Available for ages thru fifth grade. Light refreshments will be provided. Details here.
FREE Community Easter Egg Hunt @ White Bluff Methodist Church, 1-3:30PM Sat. March 30 2024. Activities include bounce houses, games, crafts, cookie decoration, & egg hunt. 11911 White Bluff Rd. at the corner of the Truman Parkway Connector. Pre-registration is open. Call the church office at 912-925-5924 or click here.
Richmond Hill, Ga.
EPIC Easter Egg Hunt @ Consumed Church, Richmond Hill2-4PM Sun. March 24 2024. The entire community is invited for this annual Egg Hunt with over 30,000 eggs, inflatables, a petting zoo, and train rides with the Easter Bunny. This event is free to everyone, and we will have egg hunts for each age group. Friends of all ages with special needs are welcome to join in each age group. 388 Longwood Dr, Richmond Hill. Details here.
Easter Egg Hunt @ Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill Sat. March 30 2023, 10AM-1PM. Egg hunts: 10am 2-3 year olds 10:45am 4-6 year olds 11:30am 7-8 year olds 12:15pm 9-12 year olds Bring the children & a basket for a fun egg hunt. Annual Easter Bonnet Parade (at 1 PM). Pre-registration is required by calling 912-727-2339. Admission: $10 Per Participant Details here.
Hilton Head Is./Bluffton/Hardeeville SC
Easter Extravaganza @ Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island Sat. March 30 2024, 10AM-1PM. Easter egg hunts, Easter bunny & more. Details here. Free to attend, egg hunt at 11. Food and drink sold separately. Bounce houses. With the help of the Easter Bunny, eggs filled by Pockets Full of Sunshine, a local non-profit employing adults with disabilities.
SouthCoast Health Allergist Dr. Wasil Khan shares 5 tips for not letting allergies get the best of you this allergy season here.
SouthCoast Health offers a wide variety of treatments and services to help treat seasonal allergies. Learn more about our Department of Allergy and Immunology here.
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Check with your home branch for camp hours, but most will be 7AM-6PM. Weekly Rates.
YMCA locations across Coastal Georgia will be 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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Each season, Soccer Shots uses a different curriculum covering new skills and character words while having fun! They’re kicking off the Spring Season the week of March 18 and want your child to join in on Soccer Island!
Locations all throughout Savannah, Wilmington Island, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon & Bluffton.
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If you’re thinking it’s time for a change, come see why a micro school is a great place for your child to thrive.
Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler – a private, micro school – offers small classes, hands-on learning, a customized curriculum with certified educators for ages 2-8th grade, plus before/after care.
If you already left a non-refundable deposit elsewhere, and are ready for a change, Advanced Academics Academy will give you a credit on your tuition.
Experience 4 days of pure magic and excitement at Walt Disney World with the new 4-Park Magic Ticket! For just $99 per day, plus tax, embark on a journey through all four theme parks – Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With one admission to each park, your family will create cherished memories that last a lifetime. Valid from April 2 through September 22, 2024, this ticket offers flexibility and fun for everyone. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to delight your little ones with the magic of Disney.
This promotion is perfect timing to save while you experience grand unveiling of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opening Summer of 2024! In Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, she’s throwing a festive party during Mardi Gras season to thank her family, friends and the entire community for all the support they’ve given her as a successful business owner; it’s incredibly special that we get to celebrate with her. Cruise down the river and make a big splash while you let the good times roll (or “laissez les bons temps rouler” as they say in the bayou) with Tiana and her friends!
Contact Two Sisters Travel Co. to purchase your 4-Park Magic Ticket today and let the adventure begin! With our expert guidance and planning, your dream Disney Vacation has never been easier! Let us handle all the details so you can focus on making memories with your loved ones. Whether you are a first timer, or a seasoned Disney enthusiast, Two Sister’s Travel’s dedicated team will help make your trip magical.
Come to Georgia Tech Savannah for a Spring Break day camp where every day this week will be devoted to a different letter of STEAM. Students can come for one day or all five!
We’re celebrating Irish music in Kindermusik’s March playdates: Shakers and Shamrocks, Saturday, March 23, @ 10 + 11 AM!
Get ready to explore shakers and shamrocks, rhythms and rainbows, flutes and fiddles, hornpipes and bagpipes! You won’t want to miss this exciting visit to Ireland right in our Kindermusik classroom!
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! Enroll now at kindermusikwith88keys.com before spaces fill!
Location: Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano Studio; 183 Deerfield Rd W, Bloomingdale GA 31302
The goal of our Water Acclimation levels is to create a positive and fun relationship with the water. Once you’re comfortable, you’ll begin to learn the basics for floating, rolling over, and other survival skills. These are building blocks for safety and stroke development.
Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity.
Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Thurs. March 21, 10:30-11:30AM: Come play and learn with us and explore ‘Frank Stewart’s Nexus!’
Space is limited, pre-register to secure your spot. Register online here.
Shop an amazing selection of common and rare houseplants, medicinal plants and citrus trees from local vendors.
Check out local makers, artists, and sustainable goods. Pupuseria Jireh Food Truck and Pour Boy Mobile Barista will serving up delicious Salvadorean Food and a full coffee menu.
Pop into Savannah Hydroponics to load up on organic and hydroponic gardening supplies while you’re here.
DATE: Sat. March 23 2024 10AM-3PM LOCATION : Savannah Hydroponics & Organics, 4107 8th Street, Suite C, Garden City, GA 31408, located next to the Savannah State Farmers Market; ten minutes from downtown Savannah and less than 20 minutes from Pooler and Richmond Hill.
Call 912-3489-4030 with any questions.
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Come to the Savannah Cultural Arts Center for an afternoon of clay exploration. Artists and instructors from the SCAD and the Savannah community will have stations introducing you to projects and techniques in clay including wheel, sculpting and more.
No pre-registration is required. Stop by any time between 1-4PM.
