Dance Theatre of Harlem Master Class: Calling all dancers ages 12 and older with intermediate or advanced dance experience!

The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina mid-island on Hilton Head is hosting the acclaimed Dance Theatre of Harlem for two performances and a 90 minute master dance class.

The Master Class on Mon. Oct. 31 at 5:30PM will be taught by the company director, ballet master or a company member and emphasize focus, discipline and the classical technique practiced at Dance Theatre of Harlem.

Registration is now open for the class, which is $25. Register @ www.Artshhi.com/workshops.

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Art classes for the preschooler & pre-K set

ArtStart: For the younger set, a series of visual arts workshops designed for kids ages 2-5 teaches color and shape recognition, how to use art tools, and a variety of other concepts allowing students to express themselves using an array of media and methods @ the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.

These sessions will be on Tuesdays each week from Oct. 4-Nov. 1.

Visit www.Artshhi.com/workshops for information on these and other exciting workshops including a series of clay sessions and a family workshop this fall!

Visit www.Artshhi.com/workshops or call 843-686-3945, ext. 205.

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Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
14 Shelter Cove Lane
843-686-3945, ext. 205
www.artshhi.com

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Bring your little ones out for some fun and education about the game of golf this Fall 2016 @ The Club at Savannah Harbor on Hutchinson Island, Savannah. 

Your child will learn about the game of golf as well as develop team, leadership and decision making qualities in a fun and safe team environment.

Open to the public! Sign up for one clinic or as many as you want.

Clinics include a snack after each session.

PGA Class A Professional Paul Killgallon will lead this journey.

Clinics are 4:30-6PM beginning on Sept. 27th every Tuesday afternoon until Christmas break 2016. The club’s final junior clinic will be our Year end Christmas party on December 13th. Clinics will cover the fundamentals of golf, rules, etiquette, short game, putting, bunker play, the full swing and on-course instruction.

Sign up for one clinic or many.

Cost is $30 per clinic and if you bring an additional junior you will receive an extra discount.

Contact Paul Killgallon for more information at 912.201.2240 or email paul.killgallon@westin.com.

The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is., 2 Resort Drive, Savannah, 31421, On Facebook here. 912.201.2240, email Golf.savannah@westin.com, www.theclubatsavannahharbor.com  The Club at Savannah Harbor is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Music for the entire family: Join Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano for our all-new “Family Jam Night!”

Designed for ages newborn to 7, this special evening event will include singing, music, instruments, moving, dancing and enjoying the magic of Kindermusik all together.

Cost: $8 for the ENTIRE family, regardless of how many children you have.

Kindermusik Savannah‘s first-ever Family Jam Night will be Fri. Oct. 14, 7PM.

Enrollment is now open at www.kindermusikwith88keys.com or by calling 912-988-KEYS. Spaces are limited so join now to save a space for your family.

Kindermusik Savannah October classes

Join Kindermusik Savannah for brand new October themes: babies 0-24 months meet Mondays at 9:20am for “Rise and Shine”, toddlers ages 2-4 meet Mondays at 10:15AM for “Marvelous Me”, and a family class for ages 0-7 meets Tuesdays at 10AM for “Carnival of Music”.

First trial class is FREE!

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

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Homeschool families, here’s something perfect for you: two 5-week art classes, one for 2-5 year olds and another for 13 and older!

The younger set will enjoy lessons designed to help them develop fine motor skills and encourage creativity through visual arts, learning color and shape recognition, how to use art tools and visual art concepts as they explore an array of media and methods. (Tuesdays, Oct. 4-Nov. 1, 10-11AM, must be accompanied by an adult.)

Students 13 and older will learn clay hand building techniques such as slab, pinch and coil to complete several functional works of art such as a bread basket, butter dish and pots. (Tuesdays, Oct. 4-Nov. 1, 12 noon – 2pm.)

Both classes will be at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina mid-island on Hilton Head.

For details, contact Alana Adams (aadams@artshhi.com) or call 843-686-3945, ext. 205.

Information and registration online at www.artshhi.com/workshops.

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Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
14 Shelter Cove Lane
843-686-3945, ext. 205
www.artshhi.com

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Love these fun kids’ classes and workshops being offered this Fall at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Fall Workshops & Classes  on Hilton Head Is.

Classes and workshops for a variety of ages and abilities. These would be ideal for homeschool families, too.  

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Fall Workshops & Classes
For adults & children
Classes begin Oct. 4 2016, Hilton Head Is., SC

Tuesday mornings Oct. 4 – Nov. 1 (Five week session)
ArtStart
These art classes for ages 2-5 are designed to help children develop fine motor skills and encourage creativity through the visual arts. Students will learn color and shape recognition, how to use art tools, and a variety of other concepts while expressing themselves using an array of media and methods. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Register & get more info here.

Tuesday afternoons Oct. 4 – Nov. 1 (Five week session)
Handbuilt Pottery: Function & Form
“Handbuilding” is working with clay by hand using only simple tools, not the pottery wheel. In this course participants will learn basic clay handbuilding techniques such as slab, pinch and coil and will complete several functional works of art. Five 2-hour sessions.
Register & get more info here.

Mon. Oct. 31, 2016 (5:30-7PM)
Dance Theatre of Harlem Master Dance Class
Taught by the company director, ballet master or a company member, each master class emphasizes focus, discipline, and classical technique as practiced at Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Register & get more info here.

Sat. Nov. 5
Family Fun: Clay Autumn Leaf Bowls
In this workshop each participant will use real leaves and terra cotta clay to create a trio of bowls or dishes. After works dry they will be bisque fired and clear glazed before being returned.
Register & get more info here.

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Registration Required 

Register for any of the above classes & workshops here.

Submit online form and use the convenient PayPal link or you can pay by check. If you have questions or need assistance with online registration please email Director of Education, Alana Adams, at aadams@artshhi.com.

Workshops Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be made 3 days prior to the workshop. To request a cancellation please email aadams@artshhi.com. Refunds will be mailed within 2 weeks of cancellation.

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Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
14 Shelter Cove Lane
843-686-3945, ext. 205
www.artshhi.com

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Give your future soccer star a kick start with Savannah United’s Early Goals Program.

Early Goals is a fun, engaging, action-packed soccer program specifically designed to cater for players from 30 months to 3 years old.

Players in the Fall 2016 program must have birthdays between: 3/1/14 to 12/31/2013.

Early Goals focuses on simple coordination, ball familiarity, listening skills and teamwork, and helps lay the foundation for a lifetime of soccer. With one session a week, Early Goals is a safe, non-competitive environment that emphasizes the fundamentals of the “beautiful game”.

Programs available in Savannah, Wilmington Island, Ottawa Farms, Richmond Hill.

Register today here. Spots are on a first come, first served and fill up quickly.

Questions? Contact Jeff Storey-Pitts at j.storey-pitts@savannahunited.com.

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Savannah Children’s Theatre offers a variety of classes in the performing arts, including beginner to advanced theatre, dance, piano, improvisation and more. Classes are being added all the time, so be sure to check back frequently to see if something new has arrived at SCT.

Savannah Children’s Theatre’s team of highly trained theatre professionals are waiting to share their knowledge & time with you.

All registration fees are non-refundable, no refunds for class fees after the day of auditions.

Creative Adventures, PreK-1st:
For our youngest performers! Students use creative dramatics to explore new stories every class. Focusing on creative play and group participation, this is the perfect way to introduce young people to the concepts of theatre! Classes meet Wednesdays from 5-6PM for twelve weeks, ending in an open-house demonstration. $250.
Wednesday. Ages 4-6.

Creative Dramatics I, 2nd-5th Grade:
Designed just for elementary-age students to explore the fun of live theatre! Students will audition for, rehearse & perform in a musical written just for children. Classes include theatre exercises & improvisational games to develop verbal & motor skills, then students will rehearse the chosen musical. Classes meet Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:30-6:30PM for twelve weeks, ending in a full weekend of performances. $500.

Creative Dramatics II, 6th-8th Grades:
Middle school students will audition for, rehearse & perform in a youth version of a popular musical theatre piece. Classes begin with theatre exercises & improvisational games to further develop performing skills, and end with rehearsal of the chosen musical. Classes meet Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:30-6:30PM for twelve weeks, ending in a full weekend of performances. $500.

Junior Company 8th-12th Grades
Teenagers will experience a more advanced theatre setting by auditioning for, rehearsing & performing in a full-length musical or play. Subjects will include improvisation, public speaking, stage movement, audition preparation & more. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-9PM

Dance for Musical Theatre
Learn the skills needed to keep up with the ever expanding role of movement and dance in musical theatre. Classes offered are tap/jazz, ballet/contemporary and aerial silks and are for students who are 7 years and AND in second grade through high school. Aerial silks are for 5th through 12th graders.

For more details about class schedules & to download the registration form, click here.

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Main Stage Audition

Auditions for Savannah Children’s Theatre’s winter Main Stage show The Secret Garden are Mon. & Tues. Sept. 12 & 13 at 7PM. They will be casting adults and children ages 7-18 (2nd-12th grades). Moms and dads, this is a great opportunity to be on stage as a family.

Wear clothes you can dance in and all you need to bring is your sense of wonder

ALL CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT TO SIGN THE AUDITION FORM.

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Savannah Children’s Theatre
2160 E. Victory Drive. Savannah, 31404
info@savannahchildrenstheatre.org
(912)238-9015

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The TOPSoccer program in Savannah provides young players with disabilities an opportunity to discover a love for soccer.

Registration for Fall 2016 TOPSoccer is now open. Sessions start on Sept. 24 and take place at the Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex in Savannah.

Register now here. 

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About TOPSoccer

US Youth Soccer, the nation’s largest youth sports organization, started The Outreach Program for Soccer or TOPSoccer in 1991 to provide young players with different abilities an environment filled with meaningful learning, developmental and physical participation opportunities through the game of soccer.

Coaches and volunteers will work on simple coordination, ball familiarity, listening skills, teamwork and hopefully plant the seed for a lifetime of soccer enjoyment. With one session a week, TOPSoccer is a safe, caring, and fun environment which focuses on the fundamentals of the ’beautiful game’.

For questions, contact Program Director Ciara Thomas at c.thomas@savannahunited.com. To register, click here. 

The Ballet School in Piccadilly Square on Savannah’s Southside offers a variety of Fall 2016 dance classes for all ages & experience levels – including adult ballet and classes for BOYS!

Classes include: Classical Ballet and Traditional Character Dance, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Progressing Ballet Technique U.S. & Pilates Barre Fusion.

Classes include:

“Mommy & Me”
(18 months – 3 years old)
Sept 6 – Oct 25, 2016
8 week session
Click HERE to REGISTER.

Tippy Toes
(2 – 3 years old)
Sept 6 – Nov 22, 2016
12 week session
Click HERE to REGISTER

More classes

Creative Movement for ages 3 & 4 and older
Primary for ages 5 & older
Tiny Tap
Ballet Prep beginner
Ballet Technique
Boy & Young Men’s program
Youth Tap
Junior Tap Broadway/Rhythm
Junior Jazz

For more classes or to register @ The Ballet School of Savannah, click here. 

The Ballet School, 10010 Abercorn Street, Suite 8, Piccadilly Square, Savannah, 31406 (912)925-0903, email theballetschool@comcast.net, www.theballetschoolsav.com  On Facebook here.  The Ballet School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Lots of opportunities for your kids to grow, have fun & find their passions in after-school classes & sports in Savannah this Fall 2016.

Here are some favorites & new options:

+ Drama, acting, theater, dance, aerial skills @ Savannah Children’s Theatre. Details here. 
+ Science Tutoring, Science Homework/Project assistance, Group Lessons @ Ms. MC’s Science Farm in Savannah. Details here.
+ Youth Art Classes in Savannah @ Miss Mary’s Art Universe in Savannah. Details here.
+ Drawing 1; Video Game Development @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center. Details here.
+ Roller Hockey. Details here. 
+ Swim Teams. Details here.
+ Irish Dance in Savannah, Richmond Hill. Details here.
+ Gymnastics & Tumbling @ Summit Gymnastics. Details here.
+ Ballet & Dance @ The Ballet School. Details here. 
+ Byrd’s transported, after-care karate. Details here. 
+ Flag football, cheerleading & soccer @ YMCA of Coastal Georgia. Details here. 
+ Private music lessons on cello, violin, piano, viola harp. Details here. 
+ Soccer with Savannah United. Details here.
+ Soccer with Storm/Tormenta/Sweet Feet Academy. Details here. 
+ Improv, children’s clay, weaving, embroidery, wheel throwing Details here. 
+ Art, sewing, comics, painting, calligraphy, watercolor @ Scribble Art Studio. Details here.
+ Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia. Details here.
+ Sailing. Details here.
Details on all of the above & more here. 

Yes there is youth roller hockey in Savannah!

The Lake Mayer Youth Hockey Club will start a new season on Sat. Sept. 10 2016 at 10AM that runs through April 15 2017 @ the Lake Mayer hockey rink.

New players are welcome to join! For ages 5-12 years old. No experience necessary.

Cost: $75 due at registration. Registration packets will be available within the next week or two.

Visit Lake Mayer Youth Hockey Club on Facebook here. 

For more information, contact director Mike Stille at 912-224-3656 or email mstille76@aol.com.

Art Classes & Science Lessons, Tutoring in Savannah

Ms. MC’s Science Farm & Miss Mary’s Art Universe
both are @ Ms. Amy’s School, 2305 Habersham St., Savannah

“The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.”– Albert Einstein

First class is free, come and check out the studio!

Ms. MC’s Science Farm
Kids are natural scientists. Their curiosity and enthusiasm fills them with wonder and sends them hunting for answers. Science Farm allows students to build confidence, character, skills, and knowledge in a fun to be place. Offering private tutoring, group lessons, homeschool tutoring & homework/project assistance.
Group Lessons, 1 hr. (Classes are limited to 4 students)
Private Lessons, 1.5 hrs.
Studio Sessions, 1 hr. Students have access to learning materials, homework and project assistance.

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Miss Mary’s Art Universe
This small art universe is a venue for imagination. Boost creativity and encourage art appreciation in the next generation of Savannah! Classes include homeschool tutoring & private art lessons.
Group Classes (Classes are limited to 4 students)
Parent & Me (Ages 3-4), 45 min. Install an outlet for how much FUN art is. Small projects and lessons that encourage a start in art.
The Fundamentals (Ages 5-8), 1 hr. Explore and learn about the artist’s toolbox. Presenting a collaborative environment with the goal to establish a foundation of basic skills for each artist.
Next Level Fundamentals (Ages 9-13), 1 hr. Reinforce essentials and add tools to the skill set. Artists are given extra room for creativity and are encouraged to keep a sketchbook to review in class.
Individual Classes
Private Lessons (Ages 4-18), 1 hr. Classes are gauged upon skill level and tailored to fit each student.
College Portfolio Prep, 1 hr. Work towards a cohesive portfolio with a clear focus on unique artistic strengths. Determine the tactics and learn how to present your best self.

For more information:
Ms. MC’s Science Farm. Call Brittany Marks Carnahan (315) 335-4068 or email ms.mctutoring@gmail.com.

Miss Mary’s Art Universe. Visit maryjosey.com or contact missmarysartuniverse@gmail.com.

All classes located @ Ms. Amy’s School
2305 Habersham St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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FALL 2016 YOUTH CLASSES @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center

For more information on Telfair’s education programs, classes, studio workshops, and registration, call 912.790.8823 or visit telfair.org/learn

All events are located in the Jepson Center at 207 West York St. on
Telfair Square, Savannah 31401 unless otherwise noted

Portfolio Builder: Drawing I
Ages: 10–14
Thursdays, Sept. 22–Oct. 20,
4:30–6PM
Members $100 / non-members $125
Instructor: Marisa Lilje
This class is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing skills. In Drawing I, students will develop a strong grasp and understanding of foundational drawing—a great class for students wishing to expand or refine their art portfolios. New students welcome!

Videogame Development
Ages: 10–16, Thursdays, Sept. 22–Oct. 20, 4:30–6PM
Members $100 / non-members $125
Instructor: Johnathan Bushnell
In this five-week class, students will build their own videogames. Students will explore, play, and develop videogames while learning the basics of computer programming using Game Maker. Suitable for beginners or intermediate-level participants with a fun-loving personality, this workshop requires no previous programming experience. All materials are provided.

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Workshops

Museum Sketch Crawl
Ages: teen to adult
Sat. Oct. 1, 2:30–5PM
Free with registration; email bradleyk@telfair.org or call 912.790.8823.
Tour One Hundred Years of Harmony, and take time to find the harmony in the objects and environments of our three museum sites. We will meet at the Jepson Center at 2:30PM to enjoy a leisurely group tour of the exhibition and sketch inside the galleries. Then, we will travel to the Telfair Academy and Owens Thomas House to explore further ideas of harmony in sketching.

Intro to Woodcarving Carve
Your Own Folk Art Cane
Ages: teen to adult
Saturday, Nov. 5, 1–5PM
Members $125 / non-members $150
Instructor: Matt Toole
In conjunction with Stick Men, this one-day workshop will provide an intro to basic woodcarving techniques. In this class, you will have the opportunity to view traditional folk art canes, learn about the various tools and woods available, and gain hands-on experience carving your own folk art cane. Students will also begin to understand how to visualize the finished work and think in three-dimensions. At the end of the session everyone will go home with their own set of carving tools and a good start on your own
personalized cane.

Learn more about Matt Toole here

Tobia Makover, Featured
Artist: Mixed Media
Photography
Ages: teen to adult
Sat. Nov. 12, 1–5PM
Members $125 / non-members $150
Some materials required
In this workshop, students will learn about the artist’s work and explore Tobia’s techniques from beginning to end while gaining hands-on experience incorporating encaustic in their own photography. Tobia will demonstrate techniques and provide advice as students have a chance to experiment with a variety of prepared surfaces. Each student will create their own personalized 6 xy6 inch photographic work based on Tobia’s process.

Learn more about Tobia Makover here. 

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For more information on Telfair’s education programs, classes, studio workshops, and registration, call 912.790.8823 or visit telfair.org/learn

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The Club at Savannah Harbor on Hutchinson Island next to the Westin hosts Patriot Golf Rounds for $55, Aug. 29-Sept. 5 2016.

Special events include Putting Contests Fri. Sept. 2 & Sat. Sept. 3.

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Lots of opportunities for your kids to grow, have fun & find their passions in after-school classes & sports in Savannah this Fall 2016.

Here are some favorites & new options:

+ Science Tutoring, Science Homework/Project assistance, Group Lessons @ Ms. MC’s Science Farm in Savannah. Details here.
+ Youth Art Classes in Savannah @ Miss Mary’s Art Universe in Savannah. Details here.
+ Drawing 1; Video Game Development @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center. Details here.
+ Roller Hockey. Details here. 
+ Swim Teams. Details here.
+ Irish Dance in Savannah, Richmond Hill. Details here.
+ Gymnastics & Tumbling @ Summit Gymnastics. Details here.
+ Ballet & Dance @ The Ballet School. Details here. 
+ Byrd’s transported, after-care karate. Details here. 
+ Flag football, cheerleading & soccer @ YMCA of Coastal Georgia. Details here. 
+ Private music lessons on cello, violin, piano, viola harp. Details here. 
+ Youth orchestra. Details here.
+ Soccer with Savannah United. Details here.
+ Soccer with Storm/Tormenta/Sweet Feet Academy. Details here. 
+ Improv, children’s clay, weaving, embroidery, wheel throwing Details here. 
+ Art, sewing, comics, painting, calligraphy, watercolor @ Scribble Art Studio. Details here.
+ Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia. Details here.
+ Sailing. Details here.
Details on all of the above & more here. 

Don’t let your kids miss out on Scribble Art Studio  youth after-school art classes this Fall 2016 in Savannah.

Scribble’s Fall 2016 After-School Art Classes offered include:

* Comics & Cartooning. Learn to develop and create favorite and original comics with Jose Ray. Classes start Sept. 8 4-5PM.

* Portfolio Prep. Thinking about trying out for the Savannah Arts Academy or Garrison? Let Scribble help. Their artist instructors have lots of experience with the audition process. Private & group portfolio lessons. Group class starts Sept. 7 5:30-7PM

* Also offered: Watercolor, Sewing, Painting, Drawing, Calligraphy, Printmaking, Homeschool Art, Mommy & Me.

Sign up today!

Register here. 

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

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah also offers open studio hours, private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more info, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Mathnasium in Savannah, Whitemarsh Island, Pooler & Bluffton can help your student make this school year GREATER THAN (>) last year.

Call today (912) 898-3700 for a FREE trial and see how Mathnasium can make your child crazy about math.

Four locations

Mathnasium of Savannah Islands
107 Charlotte Drive, (next to Polka Dots), Savannah GA 31410
(912) 898-3700
Serves the Islands communities of Whitemarsh, Wilmington, Oatland, Talahi and Tybee.  Our center is within walking distance of Marshpoint Elementary, Coastal Middle and Islands High School, next to Polka Dots near Jalapenos.

Mathnasium of Savannah Islands school year hours
Open Mon & Wed 2:30-7PM
Tues & Thurs 2:30-8PM (late nights to accommodate Football season!)
Sat 10AM-2PM and Sun Noon-3PM.
Let’s make this school year greater than the last.

Mathnasium of Savannah Midtown
7400 Abercorn St suite 708 (next to TJ Maxx), Savannah GA 31406
(912) 355-5678
Serves students from the Savannah, Richmond Hill and neighboring communities.

Mathnasium of Savannah Midtown school year hours
Open Mon-Thurs. 2:30-7:30PM
Sat 10AM-2PM and Sun Noon-3PM.
Let’s make this school year greater than the last.

Mathnasium of Pooler
459 Pooler Pkwy, Pooler GA 31322
(912) 330-0666
Serves students from Pooler, Rincon, Guyton, Port Wentworth, Bloomingdale and surrounding areas.

Mathnasium of Pooler school year hours
Open Mon-Thurs. 2:30-7:30PM
Sat 10AM-2PM and Sun Noon-3PM.
Let’s make this school year greater than the last.

Mathnasium of Bluffton
80 Baylor Dr, Suite 111, (near Publix off Buck Island Road), Bluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-MATH (6284)
Serves students in the Bluffton, Hilton Head, Okatie, Beaufort, Ridgeland and Jasper County communities.

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Have Michael Phelps & Katie Ledecky’s Olympic 2016 performances inspired your kids to get serious about swimming?

We told you here about the fun but competitive swim teams offered during summer. But more options are available year-round.

Below are year-round Savannah swim teams with registrations open for Fall 2016 & beyond.

GCAT (Georgia Coastal Aquatic Team) Swim Team
Practices @ the Chatham Co. Aquatic Center in Savannah
GCAT is a competitive year round swim team for ages 5-18.
Head Coach Bill Forrester, Olympic Bronze Medalist, leads a group of experienced coaches in training children to be great swimmers as well as disciplined, well mannered, inspired young people.
Starting Aug. 15 at 4PM, coaches will be on deck for any new swimmers who want to give GCAT a try for two weeks Monday through Friday.
Learn more here.

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JEA Junior Swim team
Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:15-6:15PM @ the Jewish Educational Alliance
4 sessions
Aug. 16- Oct. 6
Nov. 1- Dec. 22
Jan. 10-March 2
March 21-May 12

Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:15-6:15PM @ the Jewish Educational Alliance 5111 Abercorn St. Savannah. Each child that participates in all 4 sessions on junior swim will receive a 50% discount on summer swim team.

Contact: 912-355-8111 ext. 223

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Savannah Swim Team
Practices @ the Chatham Co. Aquatic Center in Savannah
Sign up for a free, two-week trial here.
Open registration is thru September 30.
Learn more here. 

Register your daughter for a program that aims to help increase her self esteem, joy, confidence and physical activity while making healthy life choices: Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia.

Girls on the Run is an empowerment program for girls in grades 3 – 8 which weaves running with a character development curriculum that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles.

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Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia after-school program
Aug. 29-Nov. 15 2016
GOTR 5K on Nov.12 in Savannah
Register online here or email or call b.aldrich@girlsontherun-ga.org 912.349.1528

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Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia programs are delivered in the spring and fall each year at 50 different sites. Teams – each consisting of up to 20 girls – meet twice a week, usually right after school, for 90 minutes and are led by three trained coaches.

Lessons include subjects such as emotional health, values, cooperation, strategies for peer pressure, social media and bullying and standing up for oneself. The program finishes with a celebration event that includes a community 5k run/walk.

Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia program will begin the week of Aug. 29 and run through November 15 following the Girls on the Run 5K on Nov. 12. Registration is currently open online or through paper registration forms available at the GOTR Office on Eisenhower Drive.

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Sign up to coach

GOTR is always looking for community volunteers to work with the girls. All volunteers will have background checks, CPR and AED Certification and first aid training at our expense. GOTR provides thorough training for all coaches covering the logistics of the program, general tips about coaching, and the program’s curriculum.

Register

You may register your girl or volunteer to coach through at www.girlsontherun-ga.org, email Director Beth Aldrich at b.aldrich@girlsontherun-ga.org or call the office at 912.349.1528 for more information.

Follow Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia on Facebook here.

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Register now for The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs Fall Visual Arts classes and Workshops.

Day and evening sessions are offered for children, teens and adults in all skill levels.  Classes begin September 12 and run through October 21. All classes and workshops are held at the Department of Cultural Affairs studios, located at 9 W. Henry St.

Four and six week classes are available, as well as weekend workshops.  Visual arts sessions include ceramics, metals, glass, printmaking and fibers.  New this session are Improv classes for youth and adults as well as Glass Beads and Jewelry, Printmaking Three Ways, Hand Embroidery, Mold Making, and Slipcasting.

Class fees include instruction, use of studio space, use of equipment and all materials and tools required. Space is limited and advance registration is required.  Credit cards are accepted.

Register

Class schedule and registration forms are available online at www.savannahga.gov/arts or by calling (912) 651-6783.

To see the complete list of adult & youth classes & workshops, click here. 

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Youth Classes & Workshops

Performance:
Improv for Kids (6 Weeks) NEW
Instructor: John Brennan
Ages 8-12
Tuesdays, September 13 – October 18, 3:30pm – 5:00pm
This six-week class introduces Savannah’s Improv Company (SiC) method to create improvised scenes based on audience suggestions. Students in “Intro to Improv” will participate in group games and exercises that help everyone remember how to play. The focus will be on having fun and learning how to start an improv scene. As a bonus, you’ll get to perform for friends and family during a recital after the six-week course concludes.
$75/$70 city residents

Fibers
Hand Embroidery (6 Weeks) NEW
Instructor: Mary Bass
Ages 12+
Tuesdays, September 13 – October 18, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Join this class and explore the art of hand embroidery! All levels welcome to participate. This course will cover the fundamentals of hand embroidery, a variety of techniques and different stiches. Students will learn the basics of embroidery and decorate an item of their choice.
$90/$85 city residents

Hand Weaving (6 Weeks) NEW
Instructor: Mary Bass
Ages 12+
Wednesdays, September 14 – October 19, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Learn to hand weave from start to finish! Students will learn how to create their own weaving board and will work with a variety of fiber materials. The course will cover basic hand weaving techniques on a cardboard loom and students to create a small bag, a stuffed animal, or a decorative pillow.
$90/$85 city residents

Ceramics
Children’s Clay (6 Weeks)
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 8-12
Tuesdays, September 13 – October 18, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
This introductory clay class will teach young students the fundamentals of hand building and sculpture. Students will work with coils and slabs and a variety of glazes.
$55/50 city residents

Teen Wheel (6 Weeks)
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 13+
Thursdays, September 15 – October 20, 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Welcome all potential teen potters! During this six-week course, we will explore the potter’s wheel as well as hand building and sculpture techniques.
$85/$80 city residents.

To see the complete list of adult & youth classes & workshops, click here. 

Art classes & workshops @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios. 9 W. Henry St. (912) 651-6783 On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Savannah Dept. of Cultural Affairs is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Join  Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano for their August monthly playdates.

This month’s theme is “In the City!” Ride up and down the Kindermusik elevator and escalator, listen to the broom man singing his street-sweeping song, play instruments, dance, and more.

Playdates are open to ages 0-7 & will be at the 88 Keys Piano Kindermusik studio in Bloomingdale: Wed. Aug. 24 at 10AM & on Sat. Aug. 27 at 10AM.

Spaces are limited and fill quickly. Enroll online at www.88keysga.com today or call 912.988.KEYS.

Cost: $15 per child. Siblings pay $5. All children attending will receive an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs & a $10 coupon.

Kindermusik…where music and learning play.

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Private Savannah music lessons on piano, violin, viola, cello & harp

88 Keys Piano is now enrolling private music students ages 6+ for its 2016-17 school year.

Private instruction on piano, violin , viola, cello and harp begins in September.

Visit 88keysga.com or call 912.988.KEYS for more info.

88 Keys Piano…A studio you’ve come to trust, with teachers your children will love, now in Effingham and close to Pooler/West Savannah.

Kindermusik Savannah, kindermusikwith88keys.com,   email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Soccer is FUN! Let Savannah United help build a sense of teamwork, sportsmanship & self-esteem for your child.

Register now here for Fall 2016 youth soccer with Savannah United. Your kids will thank you.

Teams available for 3-14 year-olds at all skill levels. That means Micro + Rec Soccer, U4-U14 for kids born between 2003 – 2013.

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Savannah United Micro Soccer

Savannah United Micro players (U4, U5, U6, U7, U8) can train at any of the facilities available around the Savannah area including but not limited to The Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex, Ambuc, Daffin Park – Bee Road (all in Savannah) or Wilmington Island or Ottawa Farms Soccer Field in Bloomingdale. Games are played at one of three locations: The Jennifer Ross Complex, Wilmington Island, and Ottawa Farms. You can select your location preference during online registration.

Practices are geared towards individual skill and coordination development.

You can select your location preference during online registration.

Learn more about Savannah United’s Micro Program here.

Email micro director is Jeff Storey-Pitts  j.storey-pitts@savannahunited.com

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Savannah United Recreational Program 

Whatever your age, gender, ability or social demographic, Savannah United wants you to play “the beautiful game” with them.

Each Recreational Program team plays six games during the regular season and are seeded into a playoff bracket to compete for the championship. Girls and boys teams play separately. Teams practice one or two times per week and training sessions last between 60 and 90 minutes.

Learn more about the Recreational Program here. 

Email Rec Director is Edmund Eastick e.eastick@savannahunited.com

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Savannah United, www.savannahunited.com, 702 Mall Blvd Suite C, Savannah, 31406, tel 912-691-2472, email info@savannahunited.com. On Facebook here. Savannah United is a SouthernMamas advertiser. 

After the great success of their elementary & middle school sailing program last year, the Savannah Sailing Center will offer an eight-week Fall 2016 program @ Lake Mayer.

The start date is Tues. Sept. 6, 2016 and the class size will be limited. Deadline for registration: Fri. Sept. 1 2016 on a first come, first serve basis.

Class Dates: Tuesdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, & Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016
Time: 4-7PM
Place: Lake Mayer
Students: Must be able to swim and at least 8 years of age
Cost: $250/SSC Member
$350/Non-Member
*(Note-SSC Student Membership is $50/year and Family Membership is $150/year)*

*Please note students will be given a swim check and capsize drill the first day of class, so bring an extra set of dry clothes. The class will begin at 4PM and end at 7PM. Parents must sign their child in at the beginning of class and sign them out at the end of class.

Questions? Call (912) 352-9996 or e-mail @ savsailing@yahoo.com.

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FOR MORE SAVANNAH AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, CLICK HERE. 

You’ve trusted your babies’ and toddlers’ early musical education to Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano for over 15 years.

Now Kindermusik Savannah is proud to continue your child’s learning by offering private music lessons for ages 6+ on piano, violin, viola, cello and harp.

Lessons begin in September for the new school year.

All lessons to be held at the Kindermusik music studio in Bloomingdale.

For more information, or to reserve a space in our music studio before the fall, visit www.88keysga.com or call 912.988.KEYS today.

Kindermusik Savannah, kindermusikwith88keys.com,   email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser