Tumbling Camp @ Savannah Sharks gym this Mon. Jan. 15 for ages 4-11 when school is out

Sign up your child for a special Tumbling Camp happening this Mon. Jan. 15 @ Savannah Sharks, 12:15-3:30PM. For ages 4-11.

Enroll online here. Questions? Email OFFICE@SAVSHARKS.COM or call 912-308-3818

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Farm Day 2024 @ Red Gate Farms Equestrian Center

Red Gate Farms Equestrian Center’s first Farm Day of 2024 is set for Jan. 20.

This is a 3-hour program 9AM-noon for children ages 6-12 and will feature games and pony rides, farm animals, seasonal craft, horsemanship skills, & more. Please pack a snack.

Sign up here.

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After-school horse-back riding classes @ Red Gate Farms Equestrian Center

New after school group horse-back riding lessons start Mon. Jan. 8 2023 @ Red Gate Farms Equestrian Center in Savannah.

Lessons are Monday or Thursday, 4:30-5:30PM for four consecutive weeks.

Learn more and sign up here.

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KIndermusik in Savannah offers parent & child music & movement classes, playdates

Ring in the new year with music! Kindermusik is giving away a FREE month of weekly classes to one random 0-7 year old in January!

No purchase necessary – enroll your child before Dec. 31 2023.

To register your child, visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or text 912-432-5885 with any questions. 

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends. 

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Give the gift of learning through play and nature.

A Coastal Heritage Society membership is the perfect present for families and can be used year-round!

Any membership level may be purchased as a gift and all CHS members enjoy an exclusive suite of benefits.  

Membership includes unlimited free admission to all of CHS sites including Savannah Children’s Museum, which It is an ideal space for children to learn through play by allowing kids to explore their own interests in a natural setting, helping to combat nature-deficit disorder.

Learn more and purchase a membership here.

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Noon Year’s Eve Countdown & Dance Party will be Sun. Dec. 31 @ Savannah Children’s Museum

Come to Savannah Children’s Museum on New Year’s Eve Day Sun. Dec. 31 2023 for a Kids’ Noon Year’s Countdown Celebration, weather permitting. There will be a countdown to noon with shaker crafts, bubble wrap fireworks and a dance party.  

(Please note that Savannah Children’s Museum will be closed Mon. Jan. 1 and will reopen for regular hours of operation Wed. Jan. 3 2024 @ 9AM-3PM.)

School Hours continue: Savannah Children’s Museum is currently open Wednesday – Sunday 9AM – 3PM and closed on Mondays & Tuesdays (with the exception of Special Open Days such as Tues. Dec. 26 2023)

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Art and Dance Workshops for Youth and Teens @ The Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Lots of winter youth & teen classes & workshops happening @ The Savannah Cultural Arts Center.

Here are some for the youngest set.

Frozen Fantasy Camp, Mon Dec. 18-Wed. Dec. 20, 9-11AM, Ages 4-6. This is a 3-day camp, the fee covers all three days. Deadline to register. Sign up here.

Frozen Fantasy: Dance into a magical world of ice and snow discovering ways we can move our bodies like Snow Queens or Superheroes with special freezing powers. This class will incorporate dance components, obstacle courses, crafts, and snacks to make our frozen fantasy come to life.

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Parent/Child Arctic Animal Adventures, Wed. Dec. 27 and Fri. Dec. 29, 10-10:45AM. Parents + Ages 2-3. Deadline to register is 8AM Tues. Dec. 26 for the Wednesday class, 5PM Wed. Dec. 27 for the Friday class. Sign up here.

Arctic Animal Adventures: Bring your baby cubs to this winter adventure as we explore and move like seals, penguins, and polar bears in a fun filled music and movement class. We welcome parents, grandparents, or any adult that wants to participate.  Each class offers a different arctic adventure.

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Sugar Plum Fairy Ballet Camp, Wed. Dec. 20 and Thurs. Dec 21, 1-3PM. Ages 7-10. This is a 2-day workshop, the fee covers both days. Deadline to register is 5PM Mon. Dec. 18. Sign up here.

Sugar Plum Fairy: Dance your way into this camp from inspirations of the iconic, Nutcracker and all the sweets that bring extra joy and grand jetes your way!  This ballet class will focus on the basics of classical ballet through imagery, props, and technique to learn a rendition of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

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Parent & Child Arctic Animal Adventures 2023 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

To register, go here then scroll down the page to Workshops, listed at the bottom of the page.

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Bond with your baby @ music & movement Kindermusik classes

Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano offers music classes for children ages newborn to 7 years old.

Infants under 10 weeks attend completely free.

Come try an introductory class and see how music can help your baby and young child grow in countless ways! Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or text/call 912-432-5885 for more info. 

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends. 

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Art and Dance Workshops for Youth and Teens @ The Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Get creative this Winter with performing and visual arts workshops for youth and teens at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! Choose from a variety of offerings including holiday crafts, jewelry making, and dance adventures.

Visual Arts:

Block Print a Holiday Card for Families – Saturday, Dec 9, 9 – 11am | Parents + ages 13 – 17

Nameplate Necklaces for Teens – Monday, Dec 18, 1 – 4pm | Ages 13 – 17

Watercolor Holiday Cards for Teens – Monday, Dec 18, 1 – 4pm | Ages 13 – 18 (Workshop for Adults on November 30!)

Create Your Own Art Gallery for Teens – Tuesday, Dec 19, 3 – 5pm | Ages 13 – 17

Create Your Own Art Gallery for Tweens – Wednesday, Dec 20, 3 – 5pm | Ages 10 – 12

Wirework Ornaments – Wednesday, Dec 20, 10am – 12pm | Parents + ages 13 and up

Teen Workshop: Metal Water Casting for Jewelry – Saturday, Dec 30, 10am – 1pm | Ages 13 – 18 (Workshop for Adults on January 9!)

Performing Arts:

Frozen Fantasy Camp – Wednesday, Dec 18 – Friday, Dec 20, 9 – 11am | Ages 4 – 6

Sugar Plum Fairy Ballet Camp – Wednesday, Dec 20 and Thursday, Dec 21, 1 – 3pm | Ages 7 – 10

Parent/Child Arctic Animal Adventures – Wednesday, Dec 27 and Friday, Dec 29, 10 – 10:45pm | Ages 2 – 3

Click here to learn more and register.

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Parent & Me program @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center this Thurs. 12/21

Start your day with art at this monthly parent & child program @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah.

Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for Art Start, which includes story time, a special tour, and an art activity.

Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.

Dec. 21 Art Start, 10:30-11:30AM. Space is limted, pre-register online here to secure your spot.

Register online here.

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Gift Cards available for Red Gate Farms Equestrian Center

Give the gift of horse back riding. Or carriage rides. Or group trail rides. Or pony rides.

You can with a gift card to  Red Gate Farms Equestrian Center in Savannah 

From private trail rides to group riding lessons, Red Gate Farms has it all.

Keep Red Gate gift cards in mind while holiday shopping.

Learn more here.

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Holiday Break Theater Camp @ Savannah Children’s Theatre

Take a break with Savannah Children’s Theatre! Savannah Children’s Theatre has two full-day theatre camp options for winter break; this one “Elves on Strike” for 2nd-7th grades & another for 8th-12th!

Learn more & sign up here.

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Kid-Friendly Holiday Ballet Rendition of The Nutcracker @ Tybee Post Theater

Tybee Ballet Theatre presents The Land of the Sweets @ Tybee Post Theater in December.

This ballet will be unique and inclusive rendition of the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker. 

Tybee Ballet will present Land of the Sweets as ticketed events on Sat. Dec. 9 2023 @ 3 & 7PM and Sun. Dec. 10 2023 @ 3PM at The Tybee Post Theater. 

Purchase online here or scan the QR codes above.

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Make special holiday treats for Oatland’s wolf pack

Join Friends of Oatland on Saturday Dec. 9 2023 9:30-10:30AM before Oatland Island Wildlife Center is open to the public and make special holiday treats for the Oatland wolf pack!

Tickets are limited to 10 people per session• $20.00 per person, for all ages.

All attendees must have a ticket. Purchase tickets online here.

All participants must be at least 4 years of age. Minors must be accompanied by a paid adult.

Your ticket price includes admission to Oatland for the day, so feel free to stay and see the other animals after your program.

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Sat. Dec. 9, 2023; 10 AM & 11AM! Kindermusik Savannah’s last playdates of the year

Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano presents its last playdate of 2023 – “Jingle All the Way!”

Join Kindermusik Savannah with your newborn to 7 year olds for a cozy and wintry celebration of music! We’ll be ringing bells, riding sleighs, and dancing in the falling snow, all through the wondrous magic of our imaginations with some exciting real-life instruments and props!

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.

Every enrolled child will get:
    • A 40-minute class packed with learning, love, and laughter
    • A Kindermusik instrument/prop to take home
    • A coupon for future weekly studio classes

To enroll your child, visit kindermusikwith88keys.com. Text/call 912-432-5885 for more info. 

Kindermusik…music now, skills for life.

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Need chidcare during holiday break? Check out Holiday Camps @ Summit Gymnastics, Savannah

Registrations are opened for Summit Gymnastics Winter Holiday Camp 2023.

Reserve your spot quick and easy online here.

Camps are Dec. 18-22 & Dec. 27-29, 9AM-1PM.

For ages 4-10.

Registration questions? Contact Summit:
(912) 921-1034
summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com

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For more than a decade,  Summit Gymnastics in Savannah has produced top-quality gymnasts by providing a safe & productive work environment that enhances physical and mental well-being.

Summit Gymnastics
74 W. Montgomery Crossroads
Savannah, Ga. 31406
(912)-921-1034

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Polar Express Party 2023 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah

The Dec. 19 2023 Polar Express Party @ Oatland Island Wildife Center in Savannah is a special Toddler Tuesday program and the last Toddler Tuesday program of 2023.

It will take place inside Oatland’s conference room and will include a typical Toddler Tuesday program about polar animals; followed by train play (large and small train sets), a holiday craft, hot chocolate and cookie snack, and winter snow play. 

This program is a special fundraiser for Oatland.  Reservation is required due to limited space inside.   Reserve your spots online here.

Oatland’s Polar Express Party runs about 45 minutes and will be offered 3 times on Dec. 19, so all who want to attend have a chance to come.   

After Dec. 19, there will be a short break in Toddler Tuesday programs for the holidays, and will reconvene on Jan. 2, 2024.​

​​Please review all Toddler Tuesday information here and if you still have any questions, please reach out to Michelle Kelly by email or at   (912) 395-1517.

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Voted top music & movement program status for the past three years

Come and see why Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano is the Coastal Empire’s longest running music & motion program, since 2002! 

They’ve been voted “Top Program” status for the past 3 years by Kindermusik International, ranking us in the top 5% of programs worldwide. 

Today, 21 years later, Kindermusik Savannah still loves what they do -unite families through music, and introduce babies, toddlers and young children to the joys of music! 

Text 912-432-5885 to set up your free trial class. 

Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com to learn more. They can’t wait to meet your family and welcome you.

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TRIBE Savannah’s Holiday Dance Party Tues. Dec. 19, 2023

Come sing and dance together as we learn about the different cultural celebrations in the month of December. 

This event is for the entire family and includes music and fun from holidays including Hanukkah, Nochebuena, Christmas, Kwanza and more!

Holiday inspired snacks, crafts, music and movement will absolutely get your family in the holiday spirit!

Don’t miss a special drum performance by Abundaverse , a chance to snap a picture with a character from the Land of the Sweets Nutcracker and a unique opportunity to dance with Santa Claus.

Tickets are $10 per child (12 months+) and $8 per adult.Online pre-registration is required.

Frank G Murray Community Center 125 Wilmington Island Rd, Savannah, GA 31410 10-12pm & 1-3pm.

Get tickets HERE.

TRIBE Savannah makes family wellness more attainable through high-quality programming focusing on happier hearts, minds and bodies. 

Learn more about TRIBE Savannah here.

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Acting for the Camera Class @ Savannah Children’s Theatre

Whether you are new to performing or you want to expand your acting skills and explore film, this is the perfect class for you!  

This class @ Savannah Children’s Theatre is designed for teens in 8th-12th grades who are interested in exploring the medium of film.

Students will explore different acting techniques, learn tips and tricks to being onscreen, and discover how to create their own content.

The class will conclude with a red carpet screening of a project conceived and created by the students.

5 classes: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs., Fri. Dec. 18-Dec. 22 2023.

Register online here.

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Holiday Cookie Decorating, every Saturday in December, @ Plant Riverside District’s Turbine Café

Children of all ages are warmly invited to participate in a holiday cookie decorating class @ Plant Riverside District’s Turbine Cafe, led by Plant Riverside District pastry chefs.

Each participant will take home holiday cookies as well as a keepsake apron. Reservations are strongly recommended as space is limited. Make reservations online here.

What: Holiday Cookie Decorating 

When: Saturday, December 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2023 (Every Saturday in December) – 2 p.m. 

Where: Turbine Café in Generator Hall 

Cost: $20 

Reservation: Make reservations online here.

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Workshop: Spend the afternoon immersed in art at SCAD MOA – Wed. Nov. 15, 1-4PM

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 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.

This event is free and open to the public. Learn more here.
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Teen Night: Sculpture workshop- Thurs. Nov. 30, 4-6PM

Discover the joy of designing with clay as SCAD alum Derek Larson (M.F.A., sequential art, 2011) leads you through a study of three-dimensional invention. An expert in sculpting, Larson will guide attendees as they unleash their creative vision for unique jewelry made from modeling clay.

Admission is free. All skill levels welcome. Materials included. Boxed dinner provided.

To sign up, contact Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.

Learn more here.
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Saturday Morning Storytime – Sat. Dec. 2,  11AM

Treat the little artist in your life to Saturday Morning Story Time at SCAD MOA. Enjoy exciting tales and fun activities as you learn about the artworks on view.

Saturday Morning Story Time is programmed for children ages 3 and up.

For more information, contact Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.

Learn more here.
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Workshop: Spend the afternoon immersed in art at SCAD MOA – Wed. Dec. 6, 1-4PM

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 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.

This event is free and open to the public.

Learn more here.

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Teen Night: Ornament Workshop – Thurs. Dec. 7, 4-6PM

A specialist in textile design, SCAD alum Sophie Uribe (B.F.A., fibers, 2021) is ready to get festive with fibers! Allow your imagination to run wild as you craft holiday ornaments inspired by current exhibitions.

Admission is free. All skill levels welcome. Materials included. Boxed dinner provided.

To sign up, contact Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.https://www.scadmoa.org/programs/teen-night-ornament-workshop

Learn more here.

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Teen Night: Holiday cookie decorating workshop – Thurs. Dec. 14, 4-6PM

Join assistant curator Brittany Richmond at TAD Café for an evening celebrating tasty treats and contemporary art. Explore SCAD MOA’s exhibitions to inspire decorative elements on holiday cookies, blending art and edible expression to tap all the senses.

Admission is free. All skill levels welcome. Materials included. Boxed dinner provided.

To sign up, contact Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.

Learn more here.

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Carriage Tours, Pony Rides, Photography Sessions, Riding Lessons & more @ Red Gate Farms

Look how much Red Gate Farms Equestrian Center in Savannah has to offer.

From private trail rides to group riding lessons, Red Gate Farms has it all. Keep Red Gate in mind next time you are looking for something fun and new to do in the Savannah area.

Learn more here.

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All ages, open auditions for Honk! @ Savannah Children’s Theatre

Children ages 7 (2nd graders) and older are invited to auditions for Honk!, a musical retelling of The Ugly Duckling @ Savannah Children’s Theatre, 7PM Mon. Dec. 4. 2023.

All abilities, experience levels welcome.

Learn more & sign up here.

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