Have you taken your kids to The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. yet? Springtime is the time to do so. If coming from the Savannah area, make it a daytrip paired with other activities from our Things to Do With Kids on Hilton Head page.

Upcoming Events @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum

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FREE Family Night

May 6, 5:30-7:30PM (Last one til September!)
Made Possible by The Bargain Box
Free Admission to the museum, light refreshments, facepainting, Bounce House (weather permitting), arts and crafts and more.
Cookie decorating and a fun take home craft.
FREE!
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Imagination Hour

Thursdays 10:30-11:30AM

Story time followed by a related craft. Included in admission, sign up at front desk.

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Discover. Imagine.Grow. (DIG) School Readiness Program 

DIG is now being offered on Thursdays at the Hilton Head Head Library from 12:30-1:30PM through May 19, 2016 (no program Spring Break, April 14)
For children 3½-5 years of age
Registration is required. Stop by the children’s desk at the Library or call 843.255.6529 to reserve your space today.
Made Possible by The Long Cove Club Community Endowment Fund

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Sandbox at the Stables
Memorial Day Monday, May 30 2016
10AM-2PM

The 5th Annual Sandbox at The Stables Fundraiser at Lawton Stables in Sea Pines Resort activities (some free, some require activity tickets) scheduled include:
Craft projects
Inflatable water slides and bounce houses
Pony rides
Facepainting by Morgan’s Mommies Facepainting People
Family game and activities
Rock Climbing Wall and Bungee Jumping by Firehouse Nutz Extreme Events
Live remotes from SC103.1 and 104.9 The Surf
New This Year will be a raffle for (2) Roundtrip Airfare Tickets
and (4) One Day Hopper Disney World Tickets
(restrictions and blackout dates apply)

The Cowpoke Caper Parade is back again at High Noon. Come dressed as your favorite cowpoke and bring your cowpoke name – creativity is key! Free bandanas to the first 50 entries.

Hot dogs & burgers plus refreshments including snow cones and cotton candy, all available for purchase.

Admission

Admission: $5 per person; tickets for concessions and activities are $1 each. (Members:$5/person and you will receive $5 in concession tickets for each paid admission)
Plus $6 for pass for entrance into Sea Pines Resort

Guests will park at the Trolley Stop inside Sea Pines and ride the free trolley to Lawton Stables. The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Pope Avenue will be closed on Memorial Day.

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New grocery checkout exhibit 

Coming soon to the Sandbox: a brand new exhibit – The “Island Grocery Checkout”

In Island Grocery where everything is child-sized (even the grocery carts), children can explore an environment that mimics the real thing. Shelves will be filled with play food products that range from lemons to ketchup to cereal. Follow the food chain! The active process of shopping for food challenges young learners to develop & apply math skills including sorting, classifying, calculations & the use of money, as well as concepts related to health & nutrition.
Custom Built especially for The Sandbox by Science Kinetics.
Sponsorship opportunities are available.

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Museum Hours

Hours of Operation for April
Sunday: Closed
Monday-Saturday: 10AM-5PM

The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew’s by the Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Is., 29928 www.thesandbox.org The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Join Savannah Children’s Museum for the Smart Start Nutrition Program series, each focusing on different aspects of a healthy lifestyle.

Free for members or with the cost of admission.

Spring Planting
Easter Sunday, March 27, at noon & 2pm UPDATE: POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL 3
It’s Spring and time to get that garden started at home! Join Jesse in the Frogtown Garden to learn about the life cycle of a seed. Each child will paint our own pot to plant one in. Each family can take their pot home and watch their seed grow into a beautiful plant*
*Supplies are limited and will be given away first come, first serve.

I Love My Veggies
Sunday, April 10, at noon & 2pm
Vegetables are awesome and something we should eat every day! Explore new colors, textures and tastes while learning why vegetables are so important to building strong, healthy bodies. You’ll finish things off with a veg-tastic treat and tips on how to get more into our daily meals.

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Open Mon. March 28

School’s out, what to do? Savannah Children’s Museum will be open Monday, March 28 2016.

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Admission

$7.50 per person (aged 18 mo. and older)
Ask about the discount combination ticket

Savannah Children’s Museum is a magical outdoor space located at Georgia State Railroad Museum in the old Central of Georgia Carpentry Shop. Expert educators create fun daily programming so children and families learn while they play.

You can purchase tickets at each of the museum’s gift shops or take advantage of the Discount Combination Ticket.

Email info@savannahchildrensmuseum.org with questions.

Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, GA 31401, chsgeorgia.org/SCM, 912.651.6823 Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

The hunt is over: find Kindermusik Savannah with your little one.

When your child finds THESE eggs, she’ll be finding something that will impact her for life! The joy, developmental benefits, social connections and magic found in giving her the gift of music will stay with her for a lifetime, and YOU can share this together with her each week in Kindermusik…the trusted name in early music education for over 35 years.

Join Kindermusik Savannah  with 88 KEYS PIANO for weekly classes or monthly playdates, and see why 99% of parents worldwide recommend Kindermusik to their friends.

Call 912.988.KEYS or email music@88keysga.com today.

Now enrolling for this week’s March playdates: “On the Road!” Playdate is open to ages newborn -7 years. All participants receive an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs, and a bonus gift valued at $10.

Playdates to be held on Tues. March 22 & Sat. March 26 at 10am.

Sign up today at 88keysga.com or call 912-988-KEYS. Spaces are limited.

All classes are held at the 88 Keys Piano Kindermusik studio in Bloomingdale.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

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

FREE Baby Care Basics classes are back @ Pediatric Associates of Savannah.

Free to expectant families, come join Dr Brandy Gheesling or one of Pediatric Associates of Savannah’s other 9 Board Certified Pediatricians.

Classes are held after office hours the first Thursday of each month.

Space will be limited, so to register or for more information about the class please email BabyBasics@pedsav.com.

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New to the area & in need of a pediatrician? Pediatric Associates of Savannah has offices in Savannah, the Islands and Pooler. Learn more here.

Stay connected with Pediatric Associates of Savannah & informed about children’s health news, but ‘liking’ Pediatric Associates of Savannah on Facebook here.

Pediatric Associates of Savannah, 4600 Waters Ave, Suite 100 Savannah, 31404-6702, (912) 355-2462, www.pedsav.comOn Facebook here.  Pediatric Associates of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser  

Kindermusik Savannah announces: March playdate week with 88 KEYS PIANO!

Join Kindermusik next week for their exciting theme, “On the Road!”, where the mode of transportation is more fun than the destination and your child holds the key!

You can choose from Tuesday March 22 @ 10AM or Saturday March 26 @ 10AM.

Your child (ages 0-7) will receive an instrument, 10 songs, and a bonus gift valued at $10.

Cost is $15, and siblings pay only $5 each.

Sign up today at 88keysga.com or call 912-988-KEYS. Spaces are limited.

All classes are held at the 88 Keys Piano Kindermusik studio in Bloomingdale.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

Call 88 Keys Piano to set up a free trial class with your child or email music@88keysga.com. www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  912.988.KEYS (5397).

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

Scribble Art Studio can help you out during Savannah’s Spring Break 2016 March 14-18.

Drop off your kid(s) for an hour(s) of creative fun anytime 11AM-2PM March 14, 15, 16 & 18. (No Open Studio on March 17)

Your child will have several art kits from which to chose starting @ $15.

Now that sounds like a break for you, too.

Call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com for more info.

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah also offers 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 information, 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

You & your child can get your hands dirty in a Piggy Pottery Saturday workshop in Savannah.

The Piggy Pottery workshop 10AM-1PM Sat. March 26 is one of several art workshops & classes offered by The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs.

Class will use basic hand building techniques to make unique sculptures for ages 12+ with a parent or 17+ without a parent.

Registration is open for The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs Session 2 Visual Arts Classes & Workshops.

Day & evening sessions are offered for children, teens & adults in all skill levels. Sessions run through April 9.

Classes are @ the Department of Cultural Affairs studios, 9 W. Henry St. in Savannah. Fees include instruction, use of studio space, use of equipment & all materials, tools required. Space is limited. Advance registration is required.

For a full list of offerings, click here. Credit cards accepted.

Class schedule and registration forms are available online by clicking here or by calling (912) 651-6783. 

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Session 2 Classes and Workshops
February 29 – April 9, 2016

Youth & Adult One and Two-Day Workshops

Weaving for Beginners NEW
Instructor: Mary Bass
Ages 12+ Wed.  March 16 & 23, 3:30-5:30pm
Join this hands-on workshop open to all skill levels interested in learning basic embroidery techniques. Students will learn how to create their own weaving board & will work with a variety of materials.
$25/$20 city resident. To register click here.

Enameling for Beginners NEW
Instructor: Jessica Anderson
Ages 12+, Thurs. March 24, 3:30-5:30 pm
Join this hands-on workshop open to all skill levels interested in enameling. Students will learn basic enameling techniques creating one of a kind jewelry.
$20/$15 city resident. To register click here.

Piggy Pottery Workshop NEW
Instructor: Dave Peterson
Ages 17+ (12+ with parent), Sat. March 26, 10-1pm
Join instructor Dave Peterson in the mud puddle & make your own pottery pig. Class will use basic hand building techniques to make unique sculptures.
$25/$20 city resident. To register click here.

Birds Nest Necklace NEW
Instructor: Jessica Anderson
Ages 12+ Thurs. March 31, 3:30-5:30pm
Join this hands-on workshop open to all skill levels interested in wire wrapping & beading. Students will learn basic wire wrapping techniques, creating a unique “birds nest” necklace.
$20/$15 city resident. To register click here.

Glass Quilt: Fused Glass
Instructor: Kristin Fulford
Ages 14+, Sat.  April 9, 10am-2pm
Join this fun, hands-on class, open to all levels from the beginner to those who want to learn more about various techniques in fused glass, culminating in a glass quilt. A glass kit with 4 sheets is included in cost, as well as scrap glass.
$40/$35 city resident. To register click here.

Learn more about all the above classes 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 

During March, get your kids to Pooler’s new art studio –   Everyone’s An Artist studio @ 115 Canal St. March happenings include
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After-School Spring 2016 Art Classes

New kids’ art classes begin Monday 3/21. Something for everyone from ages 2-17 including Mommy & Me class for ages 2-4; drawing & painting; advanced art for ages 11 & older; homeschool art for ages 5 & older.

See the class schedule above. Call ahead to register. 912-755-4567

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Kids’ Movie Night

Everyone’s An Artist studio offers regular Kids’ Movie Night where kids can enjoy a movie, art project & pizza while you enjoy a childfree night.

March Kids’ Movie Night
Sat.  March 19 6-9PM
Pizza, popcorn, movie & crafts. Ages 4+. Call to register: 912-755-4567

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Spring Break Art Camp 
March 14-18. Details here.
Cost per child: $175.
Ages 4+, and 8+. Register today! Call to register: 912-755-4567
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Special Needs Open Studio
Special Needs Open Studio
Sat. March 19. Siblings welcome!
All ages and abilities. Only $15 per art kit. Drop in between 1-4PM
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Everyone’s An Artist studio, 115 Canal St. Pooler, offers group & private art classes, birthday parties, kids’ movie nights, adult art parties & more. On Facebook here. Everyone’s An Artist studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Start your little one off with a fun and fruitful musical education.

Parent-and-child classes together with Kindermusik Savannah !

Brand new March themes!

It’s not too late to come for a free trial next week and join Kindermusik Savannah for March.

Babies’ theme is “Peas and Carrots,” and toddlers’ is “Pet Parade.”

Come for your COMPLETELY FREE trial class next Monday the 14th!

All classes are held at the 88 Keys Piano Kindermusik studio in Bloomingdale.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

Call 88 Keys Piano to set up a free trial class with your child or email music@88keysga.com. www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  912.988.KEYS (5397).

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

FREE Body Back Demo Classes– New Time — with Fit4Mom Savannah @ Daffin Park in Savannah.

Have you been waiting to see what Body Back is all about? Now is your chance. Come to a Body Back preview class in Savannah where you see what the classes are like. Demo classes are: Wed. March 2; Wed. March 9; & Wed. March 30. All classes at 9:30AM.

A PROGRAM FOR MOMS WHO WANT THEIR BODY BACK

Body Back® is a results-based workout for moms—whether they just had a baby or their last child was born twenty years ago! Most importantly, it will help women unlock their personal potential in an inspiring environment. Experience high-intensity workouts, inspiration, nutrition plan, and motivation in every class.

WHO IS RIGHT FOR BODY BACK?
• Moms who want to kick-start their health and fitness routine with weekly training plans, assessments, and accountability
• Moms who need to get control of their nutritional plans
• Moms who have plateaued in their current exercise routine
• Moms who need to exercise before or after work or while their children are at school
• Moms who have children who have outgrown Stroller Strides
• Moms who are ready to lose their baby weight once and for all
• Moms who want to build strength
• Moms who are at least 2 months post partum and NOT pregnant
• Moms who are ready to see RESULTS!

FREE for First Timers and for Members who bring a FRIEND
$15 Drop-In fee for everyone else

Code for Free class is TRYBODYBACK at https://fit4mom-savannah.frontdeskhq.com/shop or join here.

Visit FIT4MOM Savannah online at savannah.fit4mom.com and on Facebook here for more information. Or contact Heather at heathercowart@fit4mom.com or 912.713.3353.

FIT4MOM Savannah, savannah.fit4mom.com On Facebook here.  FIT4MOM Savannah-Stroller Strides is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Kindermusik Savannah announces brand new themes for March!

Babies ages newborn to 2 begin “Peas and Carrots” Mondays at 9:20am, while toddlers 2+ will explore “Pet Parade! Mondays at 10:15am.

Also starting soon: Monday afternoon classes for older children (4.5-7), and a Monday early evening family class for everyone combined.

For more info. or to schedule a free trial class, call 912.988.KEYS (5397) or email music@88keysga.com.

All classes are held at the 88 Keys Piano Kindermusik studio in Bloomingdale.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

Call 88 Keys Piano to set up a free trial class with your child or email music@88keysga.com. www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  912.988.KEYS (5397).

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

If your kids have not taken an art class @ Scribble Art Studio on Savannah, this Spring 2016 is an ideal time to do so.

Scribble is offering an array of after-school creative group classes for children plus a class for home-school students.

Spring classes start the week of March 21. You can join anytime. Classes available for ages 4 & older.

Pay class deposit for any of the classes below here. 

Monday Classes
March 21, 28; April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9 16

COMICS AND CARTOONING (Ages 6+)
|4:00-5:00| $220 for 9 Weeks | Jose Ray

DRAWING 101 (Ages 8+)
|5:15-6:15| $220 for 9 Weeks | Jose Ray
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Tuesday Classes
March 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17

CREATE YOUR OWN PICTURE BOOK (Ages 8+)
|4:00-5:00| $220 for 9 Weeks | Jose Ray

EXPRESSIVE ART (Ages 4+)
|4:15-5:15| $220 for 9 Weeks | Carrie Christian

THE ART OF CALLIGRAPHY & PRINTMAKING (Ages 8+)
|5:15-6:15| $170 for 7 Weeks (no class 3/22 or 3/29) | Caroline Rose
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Wednesday Classes
March 23, 30; April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES & MEDIA EXPLORATION (Ages 13+)
|3:30- 5:00| $235 for 9 Weeks | Jose Ray

FUN WITH FABRIC (Ages 6+)
|4:15-5:15| $220 for 9 Weeks | Kristie Duncan

CREATIVE KIN (All ages)
|5:30-6:30| $220 for 9 Weeks | Kristie Duncan
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Thursday Classes
March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19

BUDDING ARTISTS (KINDER ART) (Ages 4 and under)
|10:00am-11:00am| $220 for 9 Weeks | Jami Stone

HOMESCHOOL ART (Ages 4+)
|11:00am-12:00pm| $135/session or $18/lesson | Jami Stone

FAIRYTALE ADVENTURES IN ART (Ages 4+)
|4:30-5:30| $220 for 9 Weeks | Jami Stone

PORTFOLIO PREP (Ages 11+)
|6:00-7:30| $235 for 9 Weeks | Jose Ray
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Pay class deposit for any of the above classes here. 

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah also offers 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 information, 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

Have you been to The Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. lately?

Spring 2016 is a great time go as the Sandbox has a lot going on!

Located just off Pope Avenue on the south end of Hilton Head Island (about a 60 min. drive from Savannah), this interactive museum provides a unique place for educational play between children and their parents, grandparents or caregivers.

Little ones from ages infant to eight will be captivated by the fun filled play centers and engaging activities.

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Upcoming March Events

Save the Date for Easter EGGstravaganza: Sun. March 20, 2016, 2-5PM
EGGstra! EGGstra! Easter all about it!
Looking for an Easter event that’s more than just plastic eggs and candy?
Come out and play at an Easter EGGs-travaganza.
Join The Sandbox for a family-friendly event guaranteed to fill your Easter basket (feel free to bring your own, bags will be available)with fabulous and fun.

In addition to an outdoor (indoor if rain) Easter egg hunt (2:30PM and 4PM), there will be a bounce house (weather permitting), face painting, take-home arts and crafts, interactive exhibits, games inside and out, cookie decorating.

Space and activities will be limited in the event of inclement weather (coupons not valid for this special event)

Event admission: $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Military and senior discounts available.

Learn more here. 

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March 4, 5:30-7:30pm
Free Family Fun Night!
Made Possible by The Bargain Box
Free Admission to the museum, light refreshments, face-painting, Bounce House (weather permitting), arts and crafts and more. March is Pirate Night! Come dressed as a pirate & give your best “Ahoy Matey!”.
Scavenger hunt, eye patches and chocolate gold coins.
Back again, an edible Cupcake Cone Swords (for the first 75 children)!

Learn more here. 

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Thursdays, 10:30AM-11:30AM
Imagination Hour
Story time followed by a related craft. Included in admission. Sign up at front desk.

Learn more here. 

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Discover. Imagine.Grow. (DIG) School Readiness Program
Now being offered on Thursdays @ the Hilton Head Head Public Library 12:30PM-1:30PM
Through May 19, 2016 (no program Spring Break, April 14)
For children 3½-5 years of age
Registration required.
Stop by the children’s desk at the Library or call 843.255.6529 to reserve your space today.
Hilton Head Island Public Library
11 Beach City Rd
(Made possible by The Long Cove Club Community Endowment Fund)
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Coming Soon: A Brand New Exhibit The “Island Grocery Checkout”

In Island Grocery where everything is child-sized (even the grocery carts), children will be able to explore an environment that mimics the real thing.  Shelves will be filled with play food products that range from lemons to ketchup to cereal. Follow the food chain.

The active process of shopping for food challenges young learners to develop and apply math skills including sorting, classifying, calculations and the use of money, as well as concepts related to health and nutrition.

Custom Built especially for The Sandbox by Science Kinetics.
Sponsorship opportunities are available.

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Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum hours

Tues-Sat: 10-5 September thru March, May
Monday:  Closed but open Mondays 10-5 April, June thru August
Sunday: Closed
18A Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-7645
Daily rates & membership rates here. 

The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew’s by the Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Is., 29928 www.thesandbox.org The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

FOR MORE LOCAL PARENT & ME ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH YOUR PRESCHOOLER, CLICK HERE. 

Little League® Baseball has finally come to Chatham County.

Click here 

Tentative details include Little League®: Evaluations March 1, 3, 5
Draft March 7.
Games will be during the week- no weekends.
The season will end around May 20.
Age Groups are 4-12
All welcome

Contact Coach Tom with any questions at 912-777-8006.

Little League registration is NOW open. Click here to register online.

Stay connected by liking Chatham County Little League Baseball on Facebook here.

Scribble Art Studio can help you out during Savannah’s Spring Break 2016 March 14-18.

Drop off your kid(s) for an hour(s) of creative fun anytime 11AM-2PM March 14, 15, 16 & 18. (No Open Studio on March 17)

Your child will have several art kits from which to chose starting @ $15.

Now that sounds like a break for you, too.

Call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com for more info.

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah also offers 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 information, 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

You & your child can get your hands dirty in a Piggy Pottery workshop in Savannah.

The Piggy Pottery Saturday workshop 10AM-1PM March 26 is one of many art workshops & classes offered by The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs.

Class will use basic hand building techniques to make unique sculptures for ages 12+ with a parent or 17+ without a parent.

Registration is open for The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs Session 2 Visual Arts Classes & Workshops.

Day & evening sessions are offered for children, teens & adults in all skill levels. Sessions begin Feb. 29 & run through April 9.

Classes are @ the Department of Cultural Affairs studios, 9 W. Henry St. in Savannah.

New offerings include fiber techniques, jewelry design, ceramics, and advanced metalsmithing.

Interested in jewelry design? The Tassel Mala Necklace workshop is perfect.

Class fees include instruction, use of studio space, use of equipment & all materials, tools required. Space is limited. Advance registration is required.

For a full list of offerings, click here. Credit cards accepted.

Class schedule and registration forms are available online by clicking here or by calling (912) 651-6783. 

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Session 2 Classes and Workshops
February 29 – April 9, 2016

Youth & Adult One and Two-Day Workshops

Fairy Toad Houses: Parent and Child Clay NEW (UPDATE: This class is full)
Instructor: Crystal Travaille
Ages 4+ with parent, Sat. March 5, 10am-12pm
Spring is a perfect time to get your garden fairy toad house made. This parent & child workshop gives you the chance to dream up a perfect abode for your garden toad. Class will use basic hand building skills & incorporate unique textures for decoration. All houses can be under glazed with a variety of colors.
$20/$15 city resident. To register click here.

Tassel Mala Necklace NEW
Instructor: Jessica Anderson
Ages 12+, Thurs. March 10, 3:30-5:30 pm
Join this hands-on workshop open to all skill levels interested in jewelry design. Students will learn basic beading & tassel making.
$20/$15 city resident. To register click here.

Weaving for Beginners NEW
Instructor: Mary Bass
Ages 12+ Wed.  March 16 & 23, 3:30-5:30pm
Join this hands-on workshop open to all skill levels interested in learning basic embroidery techniques. Students will learn how to create their own weaving board & will work with a variety of materials.
$25/$20 city resident. To register click here.

Enameling for Beginners NEW
Instructor: Jessica Anderson
Ages 12+, Thurs. March 24, 3:30-5:30 pm
Join this hands-on workshop open to all skill levels interested in enameling. Students will learn basic enameling techniques creating one of a kind jewelry.
$20/$15 city resident. To register click here.

Piggy Pottery Workshop NEW
Instructor: Dave Peterson
Ages 17+ (12+ with parent), Sat. March 26, 10-1pm
Join instructor Dave Peterson in the mud puddle & make your own pottery pig. Class will use basic hand building techniques to make unique sculptures.
$25/$20 city resident. To register click here.

Birds Nest Necklace NEW
Instructor: Jessica Anderson
Ages 12+ Thurs. March 31, 3:30-5:30pm
Join this hands-on workshop open to all skill levels interested in wire wrapping & beading. Students will learn basic wire wrapping techniques, creating a unique “birds nest” necklace.
$20/$15 city resident. To register click here.

Glass Quilt: Fused Glass
Instructor: Kristin Fulford
Ages 14+, Sat.  April 9, 10am-2pm
Join this fun, hands-on class, open to all levels from the beginner to those who want to learn more about various techniques in fused glass, culminating in a glass quilt. A glass kit with 4 sheets is included in cost, as well as scrap glass.
$40/$35 city resident. To register click here.

Youth Classes

Teen Clay (6 Weeks)
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 12+, Tuesday, March 1 – April 5, 3:30-4:45pm
Explore the potter’s wheel as well as hand building and sculpture.
$85/$80 city resident. To register click here.

Learn more about all the above classes 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 

Stroller Strong Moms of Savannah  is offering this no-more-excuses Groupon deal.

Choose Between Two Options
$20 for five outdoor stroller fitness classes ($40 value)
$30 for 10 outdoor stroller fitness classes ($70 value)

Click here to buy it or give it as a gift. (Limited time remaining)

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Stroller Strong Moms of Savannah has 11 classes a week in four different locations, M-F. During February 2016, class times are 10-11AM. Your first class is FREE!

Learn more here. 

Stroller Strong Moms’ seasoned instructors have a knack for finding your limits and pushing you past them.

Newcomers are welcome. First class is free.

Check the Stroller Strong Moms web site & Facebook page for updates, as this every growing group of moms are always adding classes and events.

Stroller Strong Moms, 12 East Park Ave. Savannah, 31401, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com On Facebook here. On Twitter here, www.strollerstrongmoms.com/wp/  Stroller Strong Moms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Start your little one in  Kindermusik Savannah  and experience the joy of watching them develop right before your eyes.

Parent and child classes for ages newborn to 7 develop your child musically through instruments and songs, physically through movement, socially in a small group setting and cognitively through age-appropriate activities at each stage.

Come join in and see why the name “Kindermusik” has been around for over 35 years and why 88 Keys Piano is now in its 15th year of teaching Kindermusik.

We’re more than just music…we’re a community!

Call 88 Keys Piano to set up a free trial class with your child or email music@88keysga.com. www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  912.988.KEYS (5397).

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

Everyone’s An Artist  studio in Pooler will have a Spring Break 2016 art camp March 14-18.

Cost per child: $175. Register before March 1 to receive a $25 discount. 

To register, call 912-755-4567.

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Everyone’s An Artist studio, 115 Canal St. Pooler, offers group & private art classes, birthday parties, kids’ movie nights, adult art parties & more. On Facebook here. Everyone’s An Artist studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Early Goals/Toddler Soccer in Savannah

Registration for Savannah United Soccer‘s Spring 2016 Early Goals Toddler Soccer will begin in late February 2016 with sessions starting in late March 2016.

Savannah United will post the Early Goals/toddler soccer schedule on Friday Feb. 19 and have registrations open on Monday Feb 22 at 10AM. The spots typically go quickly.

Spots are first come, first served.

Early Goals will be offered for players ages 30 months to 4 years old throughout the area this Spring including in Savannah, Wilmington Is., Pooler, Rincon, Bloomingdale, Richmond Hill.

Below are the age groups for the SPRING 2016 season:
Early Goals – Birthdates from 8/1/2012 to 10/1/2013
U4 Program Players – Birthdates from 8/1/2011 to 7/31/2012

Learn more here. 

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. 

For more than 10 years,  Summit Gymnastics in Savannah has produced top-quality gymnasts by providing a safe & productive work environment that enhances physical and mental well-being.

Call & schedule your child’s FREE TRIAL CLASS: 912-921-1034 or email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com

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Tiny Tots Playtime @ Summit Gymnastics

Every Tuesday & Thursday
9:30-11AM
$5 per child (Cash or check only)
For children ages 5 & younger
Child must be accompanied by an adult
Open to all children. Children do not have to be enrolled at Summit Gymnastics to attend.

Call 912-921-1034 or email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com.

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Class Pricing for Recreational Gymnastics, Tumbling

Twinkling Stars & Shining Stars – $69/per month
Rising Stars, Shooting Stars, Super Stars, Rock Stars, Tumbling Classes – $81/per month
Yearly Registration Fee: $50/per child, $80/per family
Call at 912-921-1034 or email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com to enroll.

ASK ABOUT MILITARY, MULTI-CLASS AND SIBLING DISCOUNTS

Summit Gymnastics, 74 W Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah, 31406, (912) 921-1034, On Facebook here. Summit Gymnastics is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

It’s playdate week with Kindermusik Savannah.

Join Kindermusik Savannah on Saturday, February 13th & Tuesday, February 16th at 10AM with your newborn to 7 year olds for music, movement, instruments, singing, dancing, stories and more.

Kindermusik monthly musical playdates are a wonderful way to see what Kindermusik classes are all about, spend some special time with your little one, and enjoy spending time with a community of parents who value early music education.

The theme for this month is “Love Somebody!”

All playdate participants receive an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs and a bonus gift at the end of class. Tuition is $15 per child/$5 for siblings. Spaces are limited, so enroll online now at www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  or call 912.988.KEYS (5397).

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