Scribble Art Studio in Savannah now has a new class schedule available! Please check www.TheScribbleArtStudio.com for further details.

Sign up your son or daughter today and give them the gift of creativity.

Portrait workshops make a unique, fun gift for the holidays as well as wonderful birthday parties/ladies night out! All ages and experience levels welcome.

Holiday workshops available at a discounted price. Workshops are 2hours, include all supplies and light refreshments. You can drop off your child while you get some holiday shopping done.

Contact Carrie Christian at 912.323.0123 or email carriechristian@hotmail.com 

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah offers children art classes as well as girls’ night out adult workshops where you can turn your favorite photograph into a work of art. For more information about sessions, contact artist Carrie Christian at 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com. Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St. Savannah, 31401. Scribble Art Studio a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Attention Families of Children Ages 0-7.

There’s still time to register for Spring 2012 early childhood music Kindermusik classes. The locally-based Kindermusik has wonderful assortment of musical adventures for you and your children in Savannah, Wilmington Is. & Richmond Hill.

You can join at any time and tuition is prorated!

Swing, sway, laugh, and play! Kindermusik is the #1 music and movement program for children newborn to age seven. For over 30 years we’ve helped children learn and grow in the Kindermusik classroom. As a parent, Kindermusik will strengthen the bond you’re developing with your child and give you tools to bring all kinds of learning home. Kindermusik classes are led by skilled, licensed educators, and our research-based programs will enhance your child’s development while instilling a lifelong love of music.

Classes include:

For the babies (ages 0-20 months): “Cock-A-Doodle-Moo” and “Dew Drops”. Cock a doodle MOO!! takes your little one on an adventure on a tractor through the farm, and all around town to meet many different animals. Dew Drops is a lovely curriculum, complete with Celtic music and Irish dances. Be ready to tap, bounce and fly together with your baby! This class is offered in Savannah, Wilmington Island and Richmond Hill. Class limit: 12 babies.

For the toddlers (ages 1.5-3.5 years): Hang on to your seats for “Away We Go!”. Experience life on a train, rocketship, submarine, boat and airplane as seen through the eyes of your active toddler. Hear the swish swish of the canoe paddles on the water, and fly up in the sky on human airplanes. This class is offered in Savannah, Wilmington Island and Richmond Hill. Class limit: 12 toddlers.

For preschoolers (ages 3 to 5 years): “Imagine That!” on Saturday mornings. The session is called “Toys I make, Trips I take”. Think of it like taking a course inside a child’s imagination. The class will use the theme of a toy shop to make pretend-creations, using rhythm and songs with every imaginary saw, hammer and nail. The result is building the preschooler’s sense of a sequence of events, which is good for storytelling, as well as making his ideas a reality. This class is only offered in Savannah on Saturday mornings. Class limit: 10 preschoolers.

For hearing babies ages 6-36 months: “Sign and Sing – Units A and B”. From the moment you as a parent meet that little one, there is a strong desire to understand. What is he thinking? Is he hungry, tired, too cold, content? Early on, every baby also has an innate desire to communicate. A Kindermusik Sign & Sing class (developed by Signing Smart)  gives parents the tools and knowledge to communicate with their babies using American Sign Language. Through songs and play, both parents and babies learn signs for words like ‘mommy’ and ‘eat’ and as well as practical signs like ‘more,’ ‘milk,’ and when he’s ‘all done.’ This research-proven signing class for hearing children speeds language development, eases frustration and enhances long-term learning abilities. This class is only offering in Savannah on Monday mornings. Class limit: 12 children.

Online registration is now available at www.88keysga.com  (click on the Kindermusik link at the bottom of the home page). Sibling discounts are automatically entered when you sign up online. All classes begin the week of Jan. 22, 2012 and go through mid-May, 2012. All classes are 15 weeks long, except for Sign and Sing, which runs 10 weeks.

Please feel free to contact Kindermusick with any questions. Share this info with out-of-town relatives or grandparents, as Kindermusik is happy to provide “Kindermusik semester” gift certificates all year round. Give the gift of music; the gift that they’ll never outgrow!

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

This holiday season give your children the gift of Wellness by creating a lifelong love of Health and Fitness with Crossfit Kids.

Crossfit Kids Pairs Fitness with FUN! Crossfit believes kids should be exposed to potent, effective, and functional movement with appropriate coaching and cueing. However, Crossfit’s ultimate goal is linking fitness with fun.

About the Program.
Crossfit Kids (CFK) is for children in elementary school, middle, and high school. It combines gymnastics, body weight calisthenics, and weightlifting elements to develop a broad capacity across ten general physical skills:
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Power
Strength
Stamina
Speed
Agility
Flexibility
Balance
Accuracy
Coordination

Additional elements that encourage bone density development, cross body movements, and the vestibular balance system are also incorporated. Children and teens have a greater opportunity (relative to adults) to maximize their physical skills when exposed to this stimulus during years of peak development. The elements are combined to keep children engaged and entertained, while teaching them proper movement technique and creating a broad athletic foundation. Nutrition is also discussed as the basis of athletic performance and health within a supportive community. For CFK, it is imperative to pair fitness and fun, to create a lifelong love of health and fitness for our children.

Ages:
CF Hyperformance offers progressive classes for: elementry school (ages 5-10), middle school (ages 11 – 14), and teens (14-17). Kids classes last 30-45 minutes. Research has found there is optimal learning capacity of the brain for 20-40 minutes after exercise. Crossfit strongly encourages athletes to use the time directly after class for study sessions.
Class Schedule:
Crossfit Kids/ Teens: Tue/ Thr: 4:30pm-5:15 pm
Saturday: 10:00-10:45 AM
*New Class Times Start Jan 1st, 2012.*

Cost:
The cost for the program is $75 per month. The monthly rate includes access to 3 classes per week (2 weekday plus Saturday). You may drop-in to any Saturday class for $6.
DISCOUNT: 10% discount on the registration fee if you mention you read about the classes on SouthernMamas.com.

Saturday Drop-ins: Kids (6 or older) can come to on Saturdays for $6!

Questions? Please Call or E-mail Crossfit. Coach Eileen: 630-624-0613
To register and to make a reservation, call 912-335-3615.
Crossfit Hyperformance: 904 East 70th St. Savannah Ga

Crossfit Kids,www.crossfithyperformance.com/p/kids.html, Crossfit Kids is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Check out Inspire Creativity’s new Web site here and the new workshops below. Inspire is offering $10 off gift certificates for the holidays! Gift Certificates can be in any dollar amount over $20. Imagine giving a busy mom or dad the gift of a time out just for them! More info here.

Mommy’s Time Out
psst… this makes a GREAT gift!
These workshops are designed to give Mom and Dad a break by educating and entertaining up to 8 children with fun activities that stimulate their imaginations.
For ages 1+.
$50*

Super Science
Super Science workshops cover anything and everything science related! From color and light to energy and insects, each workshop is designed around the interests of the child(ren). For ages 2+.
$75*

My masterpiece
My Masterpiece workshops include all things art! Clay, paint, mosaics, drawing, jewelry making, and crafts are just a few of the possibilities! For ages 2+.
$75*

Ready to read (series)
The Ready to Read series of workshops is specially designed to introduce, reinforce, and expand on pre-reading and early reading skills. These typically include 6-8 sessions and include pre and post assessments by a certified early childhood teacher who also is the instructor.
For ages 2+.
(these workshops, like all of our workshops, can be modified for children with special needs.)
$50 per session*

Magic Math (series)
The Magic Math series of workshops is specially designed to introduce, reinforce, and expand on early math concepts.
These typically include 6-8 sessions and include pre and post assessments by a certified early childhood teacher who is also the instructor.
For ages 2+.
(these workshops, like all of our workshops, can be modified for children with special needs.)
$50 per session*

Birthday Party Workshops
Inspire Creativity Workshops offers special sessions for your birthday boy or girl! From one activity with a small group of children to full day events with a large group of children and adults…we do it all! Each workshop or event is carefully designed around what you are looking for. For ages 1+.
(Unable to estimate a price. Call for a FREE, NO-PRESSURE quote!)

Healing through art and imagination
Inspire offers a unique approach to physical and mental healing. These workshops are open-ended and centered around expression. HAI workshops are designed with the parents and caregivers in order to provide the best possible support for the child. These workshops are incredibly beneficial for children with attention disorders, medical involvement, grief, a history of traumatic events,
or physical/developmental disabilities. For ages 2+.
$75*

Move to the music
Move to the Music workshops are geared towards physical activity, gross motor skills, and creative expression through sound and music.
For ages 1+.
$40*

Creative expression
Creative Expression workshops are designed to promote creative thinking through imaginative play, theater, music, writing, and speaking.
For ages 3+
$40*

Wedding workshop
Inspire is now offering WEDDING WORKSHOPS! Many times, Brides and Grooms want to provide child care for their ceremony guests. Inspire will not only provide the child care for children ages 0-12, but incorporate a wonderful (no-mess) art activity that will become a truly unique and beautiful wedding keepsake for the Bride and Groom!
$150
(includes 2 hours of child care for up to 10 children
and materials!)

Infant Art
Yes, you read that right…Infant Art! I get asked regularly what I can do with infants (younger than 1 year old). My answer is, ‘You’d be surprised!!’ Infants are uninhibited explorers and immensely creative by nature. Let Inspire work with your little one to nurture their imaginations!
$50*

HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
$10 off in December 2011
Holiday Cards
Are you tired of sending out the same old holiday cards each year? Getting bored with the same old photo cards? Let Inspire work with your children to create unique and beautiful holiday cards for all your family and friends! For ages 1+.
$50* (will make up to 60 cards!)

Family Art
Looking for a special gift for the grandparents? Or maybe you want to create something for your own home that is truly representative of you and your family? Inspire will provide the materials, guidance, and finishing work to a masterpiece that YOUR FAMILY creates! For ages 1+.
$120* (based on large canvas painting)

Gifts from the heart
Children often have a very hard time deciding what to give as gifts to their family and friends. And many times it comes down to mom and dad putting yet another macaroni necklace into a drawer! This year, have Inspire work with your child(ren) to create special and unique gifts that your child will be proud to give! For ages 1+.
$100* (will make up to 20 gifts!)

Inspire Creativity Workshops, www.inspiresav.com; On Facebook here; email director@inspiresav.com, 330-687-7956

S.P.A.C.E. Visual Arts Classes Now Registering in Savannah
Fiber weaving, sculpture and stained glass box making among new offerings

Savannah’s Place for Art, Culture and Education (S.P.A.C.E.) is now registering students for its winter/spring visual arts classes and workshops. Day and evening sessions are offered for children, teens and adults in all skill levels. Sessions begin January 7 and are held at the Department of Cultural Affairs S.P.A.C.E. studios, located at 9 W. Henry St.

Six week classes are available, as well as weekend workshops. Visual arts sessions include ceramics, metals, glass, fibers, painting and drawing. New offerings include a loom making and fiber weaving, sculpture, parent and teen wheel-throwing and a stained glass box making workshop.

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

FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF CHILD & ADULT WORKSHOPS for winter/spring 2012, including times, dates, cost & more details, click here.

S.P.A.C.E. is Savannah’s Place for Art, Culture and Education, 9 W. Henry St., www.savannahga.gov/arts.

Jumpbunch is an International Sports and Fitness program serving children and families throughout the US and India! JumpBunch of Greater Savannah is currently offering classes in Savannah and Richmond Hill at Children’s Village, PALS, Early Learning, Maggies Morning School, Richmond Hill Montessori, Southern Montessori and many more locations.

FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS Tuesday December 6 and December 13, AT 9:30 am

JumpBunch is offering a 10 week session beginning on January 3- Mar 6. The class offered will be Tuesday morning at 9:30 am located at Coastal Cathedral at 275 Berwick Blvd. in Berwick.

The cost for the 10 weeks is only $85 (JumpBunch offers a military discount of 10$ off)

Each week, JumpBunch offers a cardio workout, muscle resistance training and introduces a new sport activity in a fun, hands-on, non-competitive environment. At this stage, the goal is to build confidence and coordination.

Some of the fun sports offered are: Lacrosse, Hockey, Football, Soccer, Bowling, Kickball, Cheerleading and parachute games and best of all equipment for each class will be available for each child. No equipment to buy!!

JumpBunch offers a Mommy and Me class, Toddler and Preschool curriculum.

Enroll Online Now here!!
And check out JumpBunch on Facebook:  Jumpbunch of Greater Savannah.

If you have any additional questions, please call Coach Jenny at 912-445-0312. JumpBunch is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Mommy & Me Play and Fitness in Richmond Hill provides parents a venue to participate in play and fitness classes with their children age 6 weeks to 5 years old

Mommy & Me Play and Fitness offers:
*Parent/Child Classes
*Birthday Parties
*Mommy’s Morning Out
and more!

Gift certificates available! Click here.

Enroll Now for December Classes Filling Fast at Mommy & Me Play and Fitness. Mommy & Me will be closed Dec. 29 & 31.

FREE Story time for the month of December will take place on Thursday, December 1 at 1 PM. Reservations Required. Call 756.2828

2552 US Highway 17, Richmond Hill
912.756.2828
Any new student who mentions you read about Mommy & Me on SouthernMamas.com will have the Lifetime Membership Fee waived!
Military & Multi Child/Class Discounts
www.mommyandmeplayandfitness.com
email: mommyandmeplayandfitness@live.com

Like Mommy & Me Play and Fitness on Facebook here.

Charlene R. Ford, EdD
Owner/Program Director

Hours: Mon: 9 am-2 pm
Tues – Thurs: 9 am -2 pm & 5-6:30 pm
Fri: 9 am – 2 pm
Sat: 9 am – 12 pm

Mommy & Me Play and Fitness, www.mommyandmeplayandfitness.com, 2552 US Hwy17, Richmond Hill, 31324, 912.756.2828, email: mommyandmeplayandfitness@live.com Mommy & Me Play and Fitness is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

You’re invited: Pottery Sale & Holiday Ornament Making Workshop at Tiffany Drabek Pottery Studio, Savannah.
Friday & Saturday November 25 & 26
9 am To 4 pm

Ornament Workshop

Looking for something to do with family and friends during the Thanksgiving weekend? Enjoy the holiday season together while you make clay ornaments. Each participant will receive a large rolled out soft slab of clay with which they will make 10-15 ornaments using cookie cutters. They can decorate their ornaments with stamps and texture tools. They will be fired in the kiln and ready for pick up within two weeks. At home, the ornaments can be spray painted with gold, or hand painted with acrylics and glitter.

Walk In Rate: $8/pp with 1-9 participants

Reservation Rate: $7/pp with 1-9 Participants (If you reserve in advance by emailing or a phone call, you save $1!)

Large Groups (10 +): Church Groups, Schools, Clubs, Organizations, etc.

Please call 692-0659 for reduced rates with groups of 10 or more participants. Also, alternative dates and times are available for large groups by reservation if the date of the event doesn’t work for you. If you are a school and need this at your location, Tiffany can bring the workshop to you! This opportunity will be offered through mid-December.

Pottery Sale

You may be looking for something unique to give as Christmas or Chanukah gifts. The pottery sale will have chip-n-dip plates, bowls, salt and pepper shakers, French butter dishes, berry bowls, yarn bowls and more.

Enjoy some sweets and coffee at Tiffany Drabek Pottery Studio as we celebrate this festive season!

Tiffany Drabek Pottery Studio
215 East 64th Street
Ornament Workshop Reservations: 692-0659
tiffanydrabek@gmail.com
www.tiffanydrabekdesigns.com

Tiffany Drabek Pottery Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym provides fun, imaginative exercise programs for children walking through 10 yr olds.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym curriculum integrates physical skill acquisition with social and cognitive learning concepts. Basic gymnastics and tumbling, ball handling skills, strength, balance, and all around coordination activities part of every class. Children “Build More Than Muscles” through group games, obstacle courses, music activities and more.

Testimonial:

“Coach Val, you’re doing a WONDERFUL job with the kids! I did a lot of gymnastics and music classes with my boys when they were little, and your class is by far the best one I’ve seen. You do a great job of engaging the little ones while throwing in plenty of creative learning exercises. Ella absolutely loves the class, and I agree, she’s gained lots of skills in the past few months!”

– Misty H. from Savannah

Located at 310 Johnny Mercer Blvd in the Wilmington Island Shopping Center (with Dollar Tree, Ace Hardware, and Goodwill)

Phone: 912-268-6003

Website: www.coachvals.com

Facebook: Coach Val’s Tumblegym (like page by clicking here for to keep up with latest news and specials)

Gift Certificates available: What great way for grandparents and family members to give child gift that invests in child’s future and development.

Classes available:

Wiggle Worms: 30min/week ages walking – 2yrs
This “Parent and Me class” is designed to incorporate the earliest aspects of physical fitness, enhance fine and gross motor skills, body awareness, and muscle coordination while promoting physical, mental and social development. Music, basic gymnastics movements, and games create a fun and healthy atmosphere for you and your child.
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Grasshoppers: 45 min/week ages 2-3yrs
This toddler class is open to children who enjoy having parents close by and are ready to learn to follow instructions from another adult. We ask parent/guardian to assist until their child is ready to participate on their own. This class continues to enhance your child’s fine and gross motor skills, social skills, strength and coordination through the activities and obstacle courses that emphasize eye-hand coordination, climbing, hanging, jumping, running, and rolling in a fun and safe environment.
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Bumble Bees : 60 min/week ages 3-4yrs
This class continues to enhance and challenge your child’s physical, social and cognitive development. Basic tumbling and gymnastics skills, ball handling skills and preschool concepts are taught. Group activities, teamwork, and fun theme-based curriculum keep your child engaged and excited to participate.
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Fire flies: 60 min/week ages 4-6yrs
This class is designed for children in Pre-K through Kindergarten. Concepts and themes are designed to introduce and reinforce age-appropriate physical, social and cognitive skills. Basic tumbling, gymnastics, and ball handling are worked through obstacle courses, group games, and teamwork.
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Dragon Flies: 60 min/week ages 6-8yrs
This class is designed for children in First and Second grade. Concepts and themes are designed to challenge children using age-appropriate physical, social and cognitive skills. Basic tumbling, gymnastics, ball handling, and physical fitness skills are worked through obstacle courses, group games, and teamwork.
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See website for schedule and rates. Registration online available here.

Additional Programs Now Available (See website for details)

WE-TRAIN: Adult and Child (ages 7-10yrs)

Inclusion class: Adult, child with special needs (ages 5 – 10), and siblings

FREE TRIAL CLASSES available. Unsure your child will participate? Want to see Coach Val in action before you commit to class time? Fill out our free trial form here and try out a class at no cost.

Mention you read about Coach Val’s Tumblegym on SouthernMamas.com site & receive $10 off first months fees.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym, 310 Johnny Mercer Blvd in the Wilmington Island Shopping Center, 912-268-6003, www.coachvals.com; On Facebook here. Coach Val’s Tumblegym is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Mommy & Me Play and Fitness in Richmond Hill provides parents a venue to participate in play and fitness classes with their children age 6 weeks to 5 years old

Mommy & Me Play and Fitness offers:
*Parent/Child Classes
*Birthday Parties
*Mommy’s Morning Out
and more!

Gift certificates available! Click here.

Enroll Now for November Classes Filling Fast at Mommy & Me Play and Fitness.

2552 US Highway 17, Richmond Hill
912.756.2828
Any new student who mentions you read about Mommy & Me on SouthernMamas.com will have the Lifetime Membership Fee waived!
Military & Multi Child/Class Discounts
www.mommyandmeplayandfitness.com
email: mommyandmeplayandfitness@live.com

Like Mommy & Me Play and Fitness on Facebook here.

Charlene R. Ford, EdD
Owner/Program Director

Story Time w/ Make and Take every 1st Thursday @ 1 PM
COST: FREE!
Reservations Required. Call 756.2828

Hours: Mon: 9 am-2 pm
Tues – Thurs: 9 am -2 pm & 5-6:30 pm
Fri: 9 am – 2 pm
Sat: 9 am – 12 pm

Mommy & Me Play and Fitness, www.mommyandmeplayandfitness.com, 2552 US Hwy17, Richmond Hill, 31324, 912.756.2828, email: mommyandmeplayandfitness@live.com Mommy & Me Play and Fitness is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Mark Nov. 19 down on your calendar and join Scribble Art Studio at the 2011  Savannah Children’s Book Festival in Forsyth Park. Scribble has new things in store to show you including a Draw Your Fairytale Book and a cute, fun craft for kids.

The 2011 Savannah Children’s Book Festival is set for Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Forsyth Park in Savannah. The festival is presented by Live Oak Public Libraries and the City of Savannah. The eighth annual festival celebrates the joy of reading, the power of the written word and the magic of storytelling with children’s book authors and illustrators from around the country. The festival will also include more than 60 Coastal Authors, arts and crafts, an International Tent, a variety of food and entertainment, a Book Walk and graphic novel/comics area.

To read the many talented guests in this year’s lineup click here.

Major sponsors are the Live Oak Public Libraries Foundation and Gulfstream Aerospace.

Rain location for the event is the Savannah Civic Center. For more information, call 912-652-3689. For updates, refresh this page or visit the library’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/liveoakpubliclibraries

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah offers children art classes as well as girls’ night out adult workshops where you can turn your favorite photograph into a work of art. For more information about sessions, contact artist Carrie Christian at 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com. Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St. Savannah, 31401. Scribble Art Studio a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

No more excuses. Now you can get in shape while you have your baby with you! Stroller Fitness Boot Camp begins this upcoming week of Nov. 7.

Monday & Wednesday starting Nov. 7
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Forsyth Park
(across from Brighter Day Natural Foods Market
1-5 Classes = $15 Per
5-10 Classes = $12 Per
10+ Classes = $10 Per

Instructor: Katy Schubert
IFTA Certified Personal Trainer & proud Mother of Two
RSVP: 912-660-4507 / info@trainme247.com

What is Stroller Fitness?
Stroller Fitness is a mobile way for you to get a full body work out and still be able to attend to your baby’s needs. Each class includes intervals of power walking, functional strength training and cardio drills followed by postnatal-specific core work and flexibility. Our mobile intervals are ideal for babies who like to be on the move. Come out and meet other moms in your community!
Women should be 4+ weeks postpartum (6 weeks for caesareans). All fitness levels are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. You do not need a jogging stroller. For safety reasons, mobile babies & tots should remain in their strollers/carriers/mom’s arms until core work is performed.

Only a couple spots open in Art on the Park after-school late Fall classes! Register by Thurs. Nov 3 and receive 10% class price as a new student to Art on the Park! Mention Southernmamas.com to receive your discount!

Autumn Art- For ages 5-7.
Tuesdays- 415-530pm- Starting Nov. 8
This Fall, students will investigate nature and how it can influence art! Lessons will still feature artists who capture the concept of using natural materials or using nature as inspiration in their artwork. Leaf prints, natural homemade art materials, recycling and more. 6 Student Limit.

Upper-Elementary Drawing- Drawing Techniques for Ages 9-11.
Wednesdays- 4-515pm- Starting Nov. 9
Drawing is the foundation to any fine art focus. This Fall, we will further develop lessons from early-fall session as well as working on charcoal drawing and basic portraiture. This is a great class for those interested in applying to local art magnet schools. Winter and Spring sessions will provide deeper focus and new techniques including color, however it’s recommended to take this class as a basis. Private portfolio development is also offered for an additional cost. 6 Student Limit.

Creative Crafting for Girls- A Fine-Arts take on Craft-Making for Ages 6-8.
Thursdays- 4-515pm- Starting Nov 3

Let’s face it- crafting is part of the creative process! If you know me well, you know I can’t stray too far from teaching strong foundational values in fine arts- so I will be sure to infuse the fun with teachings about these craft origins and place in art history. Decoupage, beading, and much more! Complete curriculum provided upon registration . All materials included. 6 Student Limit.

To register contact Art on the Park at 912.354.5988 or email tskart@yahoo.com

Art on the Park Studio: Situated directly on Daffin Park, the studio is a great place to spread out, get messy, and take play breaks if needed. Art on the Park Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

The ever-popular Ms. Amy’s School of Music in Savannah now has a drum class for kids!

The first class is this Sat. Nov. 5 from 10-10:45 AM. For ages 1-4. Sounds like a lot of fun. Only five spaces available, so call or email Ms. Amy quickly to reserve your child’s spot. Email msamyschoolofmusic@gmail.com or 912.659.0993.

Ms. Amy also offers other types of music lessons: private and group music lessons for piano, woodwinds, brass, voice, music discovery, and beginner guitar.  Music Makers and Toddler Tunes are classes that she offers to students from 18 mos. – 5 years.

Connect with Ms. Amy’s School of Music on Facebook here. For more info, visit www.msamyschoolofmusic.com, email msamyschoolofmusic@gmail.com , 912.659.0993, 1 ½ blocks from Daffin Park at 2421 Waters Ave. Ms. Amy’s School of Music is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

We can’t say enough about the amazing children’s art classes at Scribble Art Studio in Savannah.

Check out Scribble’s new winter class schedule above. A variety of fun, interesting offerings for children starting as young as 4.

Below are two sweet examples of art made by students at Scribble Art Studio:

To register for a class, contact artist Carrie Christian at 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com. Click here for more info. 212 E. 37th St. Savannah, 31401. Scribble Art Studio a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Help your children excel in a sport, in a social environment, that is suitable for both boys and girls! A new swimming program designed just for homeschoolers will be at Savannah Aquatic Center, 7240 Sallie Mood Drive Savannah, 31406. Participants receive PE credit in a small group environment.

• Learn and improve swim techniques
• Make new friends
• Gain strength in the water
• Build self confidence
• Learn life-long water safety skills
• Set and achieve goals
• Benefit from small group learning environment
• Benefit from exposure to Savannah Swim Team Coaches

ENROLL BEFORE 11/1/2011 and RECEIVE ½ OFF THE FIRST MONTH’S DUES. Half-Off offer expires 10/31/11.

The program’s coaches are good at teaching students how to improve and most importantly, they enjoy it!

Group Programs. Both groups have a one-time registration fee of $79 which covers program administration and registration of child as a member of USA Swimming.
Red Group: Program is designed for swimmers with medium to high comfort level in the water.Must be able to swim across the pool unassisted. Focus is on stroke mechanics and technique. 1-1:45 PM Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays. Monthly dues: $60 per child.

Blue Group: Program is designed for swimmers who have experience swimming all four strokes, and are ready to learn advanced skills and conditioning. 1:45-3 PM Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays. Monthly dues: $79 per child.

To enroll, email savannahswimlessons@gmail.com  or call Coach Greg Schmid at 912.596.2427. Swimming for Homeschoolers is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Scribble Art Studio is not just for kids! Now parents can get in on the fun and creativity while painting with their friends. Join Scribble Oct. 20 from 8-9:30pm for a Portrait Workshop. Enjoy turning your favorite photo into a unique work of art. Canvases will be ready to go, absolutely no experience necessary! See image above for details!
· – $65 per person
· – All supplies included
· – Light refreshments and wine provided
· – Please email your chosen image to ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com  no later than Oct. 16

Click here for more info about Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St. Savannah, 31401, tel: 912.323.0123, email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com. Scribble Art Studio a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

A new indoor play spot on Hilton Head Is. that encourages students to build unique creations, play games, and have loads of fun using LEGO® bricks

Bricks 4 Kidz offers programs and activities that let children play and socialize while learning fundamentals of science, technology and engineering in a noncompetitive setting.

Current Programs include: (please check website for details – www.Bricks4Kidz.com )
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS (In the Bricks4Kidz Creativity Center and at elementary schools)
We offer afterschool enrichments classes for grades K-5 in our Creativity Center every Monday from 4:00 – 5:00 pm, as well as at schools across the county (please check actual schedules and price on our website).

PROGRAMS FOR HOMESCHOOLERS (In Bricks4Kidz Creativity Center)
Students will love learning science and technology in a lab-type setting using LEGO® Technic bricks and an integrated science curriculum. Designed for students grades 3-5, our homeschooling curriculum ensures that the fun gets back into learning science and technology. Please sign-up online.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES (In the Creativity Center or at a place of your choice)
Let Bricks4Kidz organize your next birthday party and experience how much fun it will be for your child and guests and how easy for you!
The base party package is available for $190 and includes 90 min of LEGO® fun and activities (2 hrs total) for 10 children ($5.00 each additional child), with party host, invitations and thank-you cards, lots of games and challenges, model building, free-play time. Bricks 4 Kidz® – T-shirt for the birthday child (signed by all kids), Duplo® for smaller children. Please check the website for more details.

KIDS NIGHT OUT (KNO) (In the Creativity Center)
Enjoy yourself for a couple of hours while Bricks4Kidz takes care of your child in a safe place, being entertained in a playful and enriching setting by our trained and screened teachers. Kids will spend their time building proprietary LEGO® models; participate in creative playing and games, or simply enjoy LEGO® free play. Kids will have so much fun, they’ll beg to come back every week! Admission is $25 per child ($5 sibling discount). Ages: 4 – 12

MOMMY/DADDY & ME (In the Creativity Center)
Mommy and Me classes (for ages 1-4) are available on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am and can be booked in units of 4 weeks for $35. The classes are designed to create a time of fun, learning and bonding between children and mothers or other caregivers. It is also an avenue for mother and child to socialize with other mothers and children in an educational yet relaxed environment. Our trained teacher offers educational play with LEGO® Duplo and other materials. Wireless internet access and coffee available.

WALK-IN AND PLAY (In the Creativity Center)
Children ages 5 to 12 walk in and play at our Creativity Center with tons of LEGO® bricks. They can build cars and race them on our racing ramp, or just let their imagination go wild with building and playing. Parents can leave their children with us if they want to, or stay and play with them. Admission is $10 per child.

Bricks 4 Kidz, 42 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head, 29928, tel: 843-686-2829, www.bricks4kidz.com

Registration for November children’s Starfish swim classes at Chatham Aquatic Center started Oct. 1 2011. Deadline to register is Oct. 31. Register here.

Starfish Swim Lessons in Savannah
Chatham Aquatic Center, Savannah
7240 Sallie Mood Drive
Savannah, 31406-3991
(912) 652-6793
Each session consists of 8 lessons.
Click here for the November 2011 schedule.
Session Fees
Non-Member:$ 50 Member: $38
Non-Member Consecutive Session: $45 Member Consecutive Session: $33
Second Child:$45 Second Child: $33
Star Babies: $25 Out of county fee: $60

StarBabies (Ages 6 months – 36 months)
The purpose of this course is to build off of the skills and love of the water learned in StarBabies. The course does not teach children to be accomplished swimmers; it does prepare young children for the SeaSprites level of the Starfish Swim School. One parent or trusted caregiver must be in the water with each child. Swim diapers are required.

SeaSprites (Ages 3-5)
Designed to meet the needs of pre-schoolers, this class will develop a high comfort in the water, a readiness to swim, and for those children who are developmentally ready, teach beginning swim skills. Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies and receive color level patches for each achievement. Approaches teaching skills through creative, fun activities.

SeaStars (Ages 6-8)
Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies and receive color level patches for each achievement. The color levels are used to divide students into broad ability groups. Children progress at individual rates with the opportunity to learn the core swimming skills and progress to advanced strokes. Learning is self-paced but challenging.

SwimStars (Ages 9 & Older)
Students are divided by age group (Ages 9 – 14, Adults) Classes are taught along the same philosophy as SeaStars.

StrokeStars (Any age that meets skill prerequisite)
Swimmers refine freestyle and learn stroke technique for backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and more!

AngelFish
The AngelFish program is designed to meet the needs of your special needs child. These classes are taught along the same philosophy as the Starfish Swim School. The classes will provide necessary teaching adaptations and or adaptive equipment that may be required to make your child as independent and successful in the water as possible. Private lessons are available for children and adults of all ages.

We’ve been searching for a good Days of the Week song to help my kids nail them. A big thank you to Ms. Amy of Ms Amy’s School of Music in Savannah for introducing us to The Obies (No, not the NYC theater awards): a one-man band of sorts who performs lots of educational songs (including a catchy Days of the Week song) that are certain to help kids learn.

Check out The Obies’ kid-friendly, school-appropriate music videos with subtitled lyrics on YouTube’s The Singing Schoolhouse by clicking here.  The songs help kids learn all the basics and then some. Songs include:
Days of the Week song
The Pledge of Allegiance Song
The Star-Spangled Banner
Music Lessons-Rhythm & Notes
Landforms Educational Songs by The Obies
Letters, words and sentences
Multiplication Song by 4’s
The Statue of Liberty Song

Much more here.

We can’t say enough about the parent-and-me classes Ms. Amy’s School of Music. We just started our second session and love it! Classes are offered Wednesday & Saturday mornings. You can start your session any time, even this upcoming Saturday or next Wed. Oct. 5. Details here.

Connect with Ms. Amy’s School of Music on Facebook here. For more info, visit www.msamyschoolofmusic.com, email msamyschoolofmusic@gmail.com , 912.659.0993, 1 ½ blocks from Daffin Park at 2421 Waters Ave. Ms. Amy’s School of Music is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Enroll Now for October classes at  Mommy & Me Play and Fitness in Richmond Hill.  Classes begin on Oct. 3. If you would like your child to enroll in classes, please visit Mommy & Me Play and Fitness website by clicking here for the October schedule (slight changes) and to enroll online.

If you have classes that you will make up in October and you intend to enroll in an October class, email owner Charlene Ford so that she can invoice you the proper fee. (email: mommyandmeplayandfitness@live.com) Two of the September classes were full and most likely will fill again, so make sure to get in early to ensure the class time that works best for your child.

Mommy & Me Play and Fitness.

2552 US Highway 17, Richmond Hill
912.756.2828
Any new student who mentions you read about Mommy & Me on SouthernMamas.com will have the Lifetime Membership Fee waived!
Military & Multi Child/Class Discounts
www.mommyandmeplayandfitness.com
email: mommyandmeplayandfitness@live.com

Like Mommy & Me Play and Fitness on Facebook here.

Story Time w/ Make and Take every 1st Thursday @ 1 PM
COST: FREE!
Reservations Required. Call 756.2828

Mommy & Me Play and Fitness in Richmond Hill offers Classes; Birthday Parties; Mommy’s Morning Out & More!

Hours: Mon: 9 am-2 pm
Tues – Thurs: 9 am -2 pm & 5-6:30 pm
Fri: 9 am – 2 pm
Sat: 9 am – 12 pm

Mommy & Me Play and Fitness, www.mommyandmeplayandfitness.com, 2552 US Hwy17, Richmond Hill, 31324, 912.756.2828, email: mommyandmeplayandfitness@live.com Mommy & Me Play and Fitness is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Jumpbunch is an International Sports and Fitness program serving children and families throughout the US and India! JumpBunch of Greater Savannah is currently offering classes in Savannah and Richmond Hill at Children’s Village, PALS, Early Learning, Maggies Morning School, Richmond Hill Montessori, Southern Montessori and many more locations.

FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS FRIDAY SEPT. 30 AT 9:30 am

JumpBunch is offering a 10 week session beginning on Oct. 3 – Nov. 28
The class offered will be Monday morning at 9:30 am located at New Life Church at 16252 Hwy 144 E in Richmond Hill, GA.

Cost: for the 9 weeks is only $65 (JumpBunch offers a military discount of 10$ off)

Each week, JumpBunch offers a cardio workout, muscle resistance training and introduces a new sport activity in a fun, hands-on, non-competitive environment. At this stage JumpBunch is building confidence and coordination.

Some of the fun sports JumpBunch offers are: Lacrosse, Hockey, Football, Soccer, Bowling, Kickball, Cheerleading and parachute games and best of all equipment for each class will be available for each child. No equipment to buy!

JumpBunch offers a Mommy and Me class, Toddler and Preschool curriculum.

http://jumpbunch.com/Enroll Online Now! Check JumpBunch out on Facebook: Jumpbunch of Greater Savannah. “Like” the page to stay connected about upcoming classes.

If you have any additional questions, please call Coach Jenny at 912-445-0312. JumpBunch is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Coastal Performing Arts Academy Fall classes begin this month. Register now! Coastal Performing Arts Academy offers:
ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, pointe, musical theatre, hip hop, ballroom & adult classes

• You can register every Monday thru August from 4-7 PM in Springfield.
• Pooler registration is Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 4:30-8:30 PM. Check out the new classes and get ready to dance!!
• Check the website at www.coastalperformingartsacademy.com  for the fall schedule!!
• Free ballet shoes with completed registration when you mention you read about Coastal Performing Arts Academy on SouthernMamas.com.

Coastal Performing Arts Academy opened seven years ago by owner and director Dawn Oswald. The studio has seen much growth over the last seven years and is now represented in three studios: Pooler Studio, Springfield Studio and their new Little Starz Dance Academy & Birthday Center located next to our Pooler Studio.

CPAA specialilzes in pre-school dance curriculum and competition/performance companies.

Your rising star will explore the world of creativitiy through movement, music, dance, imaginative play, and emotional expression, as well as develop a sense of self-respect, discipline, leadership and poise. These attributes provide a solid foundation for your child’s future endeavors.

Coastal Performing Arts Academy, www.coastalperformingartsacademy.com  Connect with Coastal Performing Arts on Facebook here. Call 912.656.1744. Coastal Performing Arts Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Last minute deal for Southernmamas readers! Buy one, get 1/2 off enrollment fee for early-fall classes. You can share this deal with your friends! Classes start next week!

Email Art on the Park & mention Southernmamas to receive this great deal on group art classes. A few spots remain open in the following two classes:
Creative Crafting for Girls: A Fine-Arts take on Craft-Making
For Ages 6-8.
Thursdays, 4-515pm. Starting September 15th
and
Upper-Elementary Drawing- Drawing Techniques
For Ages 9-11.
Wednesdays- 4-515pm- Starting September 14th

Email tskart@yahoo.com  for more class options!

Art on the Park Studio: Situated directly on Daffin Park, the studio is a great place to spread out, get messy, and take play breaks if needed. Art on the Park Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.