Scribble Art Studio  offers the more creative children’s birthday party options in Savannah.

Now the favorite kids’ art studio on 37th Street has even more children’s party options and the artists @ Scribble have a knack for making parties worry-free, right down to the adorable and unique invitations.

Art & Ice Cream Party

What could be sweeter than an Art & Ice Cream Party? Scribble is now offering this fun party option: kids make Mini Ice Cream Parlors and have a visit from Jenni’s Ice Cream Truck. Book yours today! Call 912-713-7376.

Paint & Sew Personalized Dolls

Perfect party for ages 6 & older. Every guest leaves with their own handmade doll.

Learn more about all of Scribble’s BD party options here. 

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Open Studio Hours

Looking for something to do during the week with your little one? Drop by Scribble for some studio time! Mon-Fri, Drop In or Drop Off available during studio hours.

Drop off for ages 4 & older; Ages 4 & younger must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Just call 912-713-7376.

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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

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.

Celebrate the end of the hot Southern summer by focusing on garden-related projects, themes and plants at Autumn Gardenfest @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Garden in Savannah.

Fall (especially November) is the best time to plant trees, shrubs and many perennials in our region. Guest speakers this year will address bird migration, beekeeping and gardening for butterflies, among others, and garden-related items are sold on the Event Field by local vendors.

Fri. Oct. 21: Noon-4PM
Sat. Oct. 22: 9AM-3PM

Cost: $5 parking fee charged per vehicle.

Food for sale on Sat. Oct. 22 by Kay Heritage Big Bon Pizza food truck.

Throughout the day on Saturday, “Mosquito Patrol” educational program will help homeowners and children understand how to naturally control mosquitoes.

GardenFest 2016 activities for children include the following. Most classes are free but the fairy garden class will have a fee to participate.

9:30AM: Dragons & Damsels in the Roots & Shoots Classroom
Students will be read a story about dragonflies and damselflies and then make a dragonfly magnet to take home. Free
10:30AM: Fairy Garden Program in the Annex (Sandy Tyler)
Students will have the chance to see the micro world of fairy gardens and make one of their own. This is a fee-based class.
11:30AM: Make a Pinecone Bird Feeder in the Roots & Shoots Classroom
What do you get when you have a pine-cone, peanut butter and bird seed? A birdfeeder! Enjoy making this all natural bird feeder to take home. This WILL BE A MESSY CLASS so expect a bit of peanut butter on the shirt, in the hair, etc. Free
12:30PM: Butterfly Watching at the Pollinator Garden/or Sunflower House from Sprouts
Join Ms. Freya at the pollinator garden to talk about butterflies and watch them close-up with our binoculars. Free
1:30PM: Roots & Shoots in the Roots & Shoots Classroom
A garden favorite with students and teachers, join us in the classroom for Roots & Shoots, a class on the life-cycle of plants. Students will plant something to take home. Free

Most classes are free but the fairy garden class will have a fee to participate.

Learn more here. 

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens (Formerly The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens), 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah, GA. 31419.  http://bamboo.caes.uga.edu/, On Facebook here Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 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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Attention new & expectant parents.

Memorial Health’s free email program – Mommy Mail – for expectant and new parents includes customized information, news and resources tailored to your specific stage of pregnancy and/or your child’s age—as well as announcements from their staff and access to support information—all conveniently delivered right to you.

Details here. 

As you prepare for childbirth and caring for your new baby, this program allows Memorial Health staff to touch base with you by email each week to make sure you have additional support on your journey into parenthood.

Sign up here or text mommymail to 313131

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Join Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano Sat. Sept. 24, at 10AM for a farm-themed musical playdate for the family!

Play instruments, move, sing, and have fun with your little ones as we take an imaginary trip to the farm.

Each child will receive an instrument, 10 songs, and a $10 coupon.

Cost: $15 per child & only $5 for additional siblings.

Call 912.988.KEYS or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com for more details and to enroll.

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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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Fall in love with s Kindermusik Savannah – this month!

Join 88 Keys Piano for classes for newborns through age 7.

Discover the joy that music gives your baby, the head start it brings your toddler, and the imagination it inspires in your preschooler. Not to mention the beauty of getting to watch this all happen before your very eyes.

ALL classes are for adults and children together.

First trial class is FREE.

Visit  kindermusikwith88keys.com to sign up for your free trial.

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Musical playdates for ages 0-7

Kindermusik’s monthly September playdate theme is “Moo…sic on the Farm!”

Playdates will be Sept. 21 & 24 at 10AM. Admission is $15 per child (only $5 for siblings). All participants receive the class, ten Kindermusik songs, an instrument, and a special gift valued at $10 at the end of the playdate. Spaces are limited – enroll online today.

Call 912.988.KEYS or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com.

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A children’s sensory gym is now open in Bluffton, SC.

Ignite the Senses children’s gym provides a safe and fun indoor environment for all children including children with autism as well as typical children.

The mission @ Ignite the Senses: to ignite each child’s curiosity to explore new activities and new social relationships.

As Bluffton’s only children’s sensory gym, Ignite the Senses aims to spread community awareness and acceptance for those living with autism in and around the Lowcountry. Children with autism and typical children can grow physically, emotionally, and socially together whether in the open gym setting or in any of the small group classes offered.

Offerings @ Ignite the Senses include:

* art and music programs/classes
* special camps during the summer and school holidays throughout the year
* children’s birthdays and special events
* support group gatherings monthly for local families with children who have autism.

Open 7 days a week
Mon-Fri: 9AM-6PM
Sat: 10AM-3PM
Sun: 10AM-3PM

Ignite the Senses Gym
163 Bluffton Road
Suite C1
Bluffton, SC. 29910
(843) 757-0179

Ignite the Senses, www.ignitethesensesgym.com. Stay connected by liking Ignite the Senses on Facebook here . Ignite the Senses is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

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. 

Savannah Children’s Museum is ready for fun Fall 2016 with these daily programs

Sept. 7 2016 marks the day the museum will switch to their school year hours (Wed-Sun) and new program schedule listed above.

SCHOOL YEAR HOURS:
Wed-Sat: 10am-4pm
Sun: 11am-4pm
Mon-Tues: Closed

The museum’s new programs include Smart Start, STEAM Studio, Teddy Bear Picnic, and Young Explorers.  Daily programs are included in the purchase of your museum pass and free for members.

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Bond with your baby.
Trot with your toddler.
Pretend with your preschooler.

It’s Kindermusik Savannah – where music and learning play.

Join 88 Keys Piano for all new September Kindermusik classes. Babies meet Mondays @ 9:20AM. Toddlers meet Mondays @ 10:15AM and the New All-Ages class for Newborns to 7 meets Tuesdays at 10AM.

Enrollment is ongoing, so join anytime.

First trial class is FREE!

Visit  kindermusikwith88keys.com to sign up for your free trial.

912.988.KEYS.

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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.