We understand that children are at their best when they are healthy, so we are here to help spread awareness and share health and wellness resources in our community!
All children in Savannah and surrounding communities, along with their parents, are invited to participate in this fun, interactive day filled with activities, entertainment, vendors, and more!
The first 150 children at the event will also receive a FREE T-shirt.
Students will participate in separate tracks (per age group) of three classes lasting one hour each.
The event kicks off with an Expo to learn about schools, universities, and Engineering companies right here in the Coastal Empire! Then as the students break off for classes the adults are invited to stay and learn how to keep the students interested in STEM and how to prep them for school.
When: Sat. Jan. 28, 2023
Where: Woodville-Tompkins High School
Registration: The fee is $8 per student and includes all supplies for the activities. Price goes up to $10 on Jan 20th. Adult registration is FREE
Tiny Tots Playtime @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah will be offered on the following Tuesdays & one on Saturday in January 2023:
Tuesdays Jan. 17; Jan. 24; Jan. 31 as well as Saturday Jan. 21 2023
Tiny Tots is for children ages 5 & younger & their caregivers.
Kids can enjoy trampoline, foam in-ground pit, bars, balance beams & more.
Tiny Tots Playtime 9:30-11AM Jan. 17; Jan. 24; Jan. 31 as well as Saturday Jan. 21 2023 Call ahead to confirm: 912.921.1034 $10 per child (Cash only) For ages 5 & younger
Questions? Email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com
Summit Gymnastics, 74 W Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah, 31406, (912) 921-1034
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Come climb on and explore the vehicles that build and protect our community at Pooler MOPS 5th annual Touch a Truck, Sat. Feb. 25, 2023, 10AM-2PM at the Pooler Recreation Center. (Raindate is Sat. March 4, 2023) Admission: $5 per person with a maximum of $20 per household. Children younger than 2 are free.
There will be bounce houses and a raffle table with various items from many local businesses. Raffle tickets will be available at the event for $1 per ticket. Every family will receive one free raffle ticket with admission. (Cash and Card accepted at the raffle table). All proceeds benefit Pooler Mothers of Preschoolers.
Food trucks will also be in attendance. Expect some special surprises this year for this big 5-year celebration.
“Horn-Free Time”** will be from 10-10:45AM. You can experience all the fun of Touch a Truck without loud music, horns and sirens. (Please note organizers work hard to keep this first 45 minutes as quiet as possible; however, there are things beyond their control that still lead to noise. Be aware and take the necessary precautions.)
Ticket(s) cover entrance fee and everything inside the festival EXCEPT food trucks and raffle tickets.
Below is a guest post from Calvary Day School in Savannah
Calvary Day School hopes you had a great Christmas, and wish you a Happy New Year!
Calvary began a monthly meeting series, Identity in Christ, with the intent to strengthen and equip our community in raising strong young people. We invite you to join Brittany Price Brooker as she leads the next Identity series, ‘Actions’, on Jan. 8, 2023, at 6PM.Please RSVP using the link here to save your seat.
Brittany is a believer in Christ with a desire to make Him known. She encourages others as she shares her story of God’s faithfulness through the deep grief of becoming a young widow, the hardships of previously being a single mom of five children, and the difficulties of blending a family deeply affected by trauma.
We hope to have you join us in the next installment of the Identity in Christ series. For more information on Calvary Day School, please contact admissions@calvarydayschool.com.
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The goal of Coastal Youth Choirs/Savannah Children’s Choir, Inc. is to unite children and youth ages 5-18 in greater Savannah and the Lowcountry through song.
Rehearsals are every Monday beginning at 5:15PM @ First Baptist Church Savannah Education Building. Open to students ages 5-18.
Questions? Call 704-965-3445 or email info@savannahchoir.org.
About Coastal Youth Choirs/Savannah Children’s Choir, Inc.
Savannah Children’s Choir, now Coastal Youth Choirs, has developed a reputation for excellence in the city, county, and beyond. In addition to tours in the United States, the Premier Choir has performed in England, Ireland, and France and has also appeared on television in South Korea. The singers have experienced artist residencies with world-renowned singers and clinicians.
After sixteen years, this nonprofit’s mission remains the same – to unite, mentor, and transform the children and youth of greater Savannah and the Low Country into responsible, creative, and confident leaders through excellence in choral performance and music education.
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Bring your little ones to Telfair Museums’ final Art Start: Stroller and Toddler Tour of the year on Thursday, December 15 at 10:30am at the Jepson Center in downtown Savannah.
Toddler Tuesday is a program for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of our animals, or a relevant nature theme. The program will meet at the picnic pavilion and will include singing, finger play, a story, and a possible encounter with one of our furry, feathered or scaly residents.
Occasionally the program ventures to an exhibit, so dress appropriately and bring your stroller and walking shoes. Toddler Tuesday is weather dependent and in case of extreme weather and a cancellation is called for, attendees will be emailed at the address you registered your child with.
Sessions are offered twice on Tuesdays from 10 – 10:30AM & 11-11:30AM and registration is not required, but it helps us speed up check in and if there is a cancellation you will be the first to know.
$5 for children participating in the program (members and non members must pay program fee)
$3 per class if you buy a multi pass punch card (6 class minimum purchase)
You can purchase a punch card for your child’s admission for repeat visits at the class sign-in table, or at the front desk lobby anytime! Find out more information here!
If you are a preschool or day care you will need to call 395-1510 or click here to book a private program as this program is designed for the general public.
Special fundraising fees apply: $8 for children, $5 for adults No Toddler Tuesday Punch Cards will be accepted for this special event. No walk-ups can be accomodated.
In this annual event, participants will take an imaginary ride on Oatland’s very own Polar Express to meet some very special animals. Treats and craft activities are included in the cost of registration.
This Member November 2022 save $5 when you give the gift of Oatland. When you gift a Family Membership between November 15 – December 15 2022, you’ll receive a $5 discount off the regular membership rate.
Check out the full list of member benefits and join today online here.
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This fund-raising event will include dinner, drinks, live music, photo ops, meet and greet opportunities with Oatland Island animal residents, plus a silent auction (21+ only).
Proceeds from this event will be used to support Oatland Island Wildlife Center, the animal residents, and the staff who care for them daily.
UPDATE: HCK Sale will be closed Thurs & Fri. Sept. 29 & 30 due to storm.
Start rounding up your shopping buddies and make your plans this upscale Savannah consignment sale. High Cotton Kids consignors have started their drop offs and the items pouring in. All the brands you know and love.
Shop for great buys for the fall adventures. Children’s, Junior’s & Women’s clothing & accessories, Toys, Halloween costumes, fall outfits, Christmas ideas and room decor, books, games. baby needs and more.
High Cotton Kids sale is @ 2164 East Victory Dr. next door to the Savannah Children’s Theater.
Since 2015 Latch has worked closely with Savannah-area families, physicians, and other health and wellness practitioners. They strive to provide information regarding infant feeding behavior and the principles of milk supply, along with safe bottle and formula feeding practices.
The goal of Latch is to address the confusion that often surrounds infant feeding so that you can meet your feeding goals, enjoy your early months of parenthood, and nourish your baby.
Whether you are exclusively breast breeding, bottle feeding, or a combination of both – the IBCLCs at Latch are here to help, from the early days and throughout your journey.
Toddler Time @ Sandbox Children’s Museum @ Tanger Outlets in Bluffton SC is for children ages 1-3 and their caregiver. Come and explore a staff-led activity in the area of science, art, or music.
This 30-minute interactive program is aligned to the SC Early Learning Standards. Adults must stay and participate with their child.
Savannah Adventist Christian School — which offers preschool starting at age 3 through 9th grade — is a small, private school with a family feel and Christian curriculum.
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Since 2015 Latch has worked closely with Savannah-area families, physicians, and other health and wellness practitioners. They strive to provide information regarding infant feeding behavior and the principles of milk supply, along with safe bottle and formula feeding practices.
The goal of Latch is to address the confusion that often surrounds infant feeding so that you can meet your feeding goals, enjoy your early months of parenthood, and nourish your baby.
Whether you are exclusively breast breeding, bottle feeding, or a combination of both – the IBCLCs at Latch are here to help, from the early days and throughout your journey.
Since 2015 Latch has worked closely with Savannah-area families, physicians, and other health and wellness practitioners. They strive to provide information regarding infant feeding behavior and the principles of milk supply, along with safe bottle and formula feeding practices.
The goal of Latch is to address the confusion that often surrounds infant feeding so that you can meet your feeding goals, enjoy your early months of parenthood, and nourish your baby.
Whether you are exclusively breast breeding, bottle feeding, or a combination of both – the IBCLCs at Latch are here to help, from the early days and throughout your journey.
Participants will walk a mile around Forsyth Park. Registration: $15. Money raised at the Buddy Walk benfefits Camp Buddy, two summer camps in Effingham and Chatham to help students retain their skills over the summer break. It also benefits new parent packets and educational opportunities for local families and advocates.
An in-person recruitment session will be this Saturday July 16 2022 at 10AM at the Three Tree Café in Pooler. Interested members can learn about the League, the community service work being done and the benefits of membership. Additional event details will be posted on the Junior League of Savannah Facebook page.
All women ages 21 years old and older are invited to join JLS.
The Junior League of Savannah supports several local non-profit organizations through year-round hands-on programming, annual grants and one-day service projects, all funded through various platforms like their signature Thrift Sale.
If you are not able to attend the session Saturday, additional options will be available. Contact headquarters@jrleaguesav.org for more details and to learn more about the Junior League of Savannah.
Pooler MOPS Open House 2022, First Presbyterian Church of Pooler
Connect with other moms this school year.
If you’re pregnant or have a child in kindergarten or younger, Pooler MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) would love to have you join this year to journey through motherhood together and grow in faith.
If you’re familiar with MOPS and want to register, drop by between 10-11:30AM on Wed. Aug. 24 2022.
No childcare will be provided at open house,.
Can’t attend open house, but interested in joining? Email poolermops@gmail.com.
Pooler MOPS Open House 2022 Wed. Aug. 24 2022 10-11:30AM First Presbyterian Church of Pooler 1115 US Highway 80 E Pooler, GA 31322
Congratulations pediatrician Dr.Rivera-Caudill on the one year anniversary of The Tiny Beet pediatrics on Whitemarsh Island in Savannah.
One year ago, Dr.Rivera-Caudill opened her own pediatrics practice. This past year we have seen how an idea, a vision for a better way of pediatrics, has become a reality. It’s a business that Dr. Beet’s whole family has been involved in.
The Tiny Beet is a general pediatric direct primary care (DPC) practice specializing in Lifestyle Medicine in order to focus on the root cause of patients’ health.
Dr. Caudill is on a mission to help her patients develop and maintain healthier lifestyles through general pediatrics and lifestyle medicine.
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Walk With A Doc in Savannah
Join pediatrician Dr. Yolanda Rivera-Caudill of The Tiny Beet on Saturdays, 9:30AM to walk towards a healthier you @ Walk with a Doc in Savannah’s Daffin Park.
Free and family friendly!
This a free event meant to encourage the community to live active and healthier lives.
Why do it alone when you can have a local doc by your side?
Walk with a Doc 2022 dates, every Saturday, 9:30AM
May 28
June 25
July 30
August 27
September 24
Save the date: Sat. April 23 2022 at 10AM for Kindermusik’s monthly musical playdate: In My Garden!
Get ready for a musical nature adventure as we dig into the magic in our own backyard! You’ll explore bunnies, bees, and butterflies; songs and sunshine; creepy-crawly critters and creative play.
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.
Approximately 10 percent of women in the United States have difficulty getting or staying pregnant. That’s a huge number, affecting about 6.1 million people, and that number doesn’t even include men.
SouthCoast Health medical experts say it’s time to start talking about infertilty more.
To help pave the way for these conversations, SouthCoast Health is tackling some common misconceptions and general information about infertility.
If you’re struggling to get pregnant, read more here.
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For those school searching, mark your calendars for Pooler MOPs annual School Fair, which will be Jan. 26, 2022, 9:30-11:30AM.
This is your opportunity to talk with preschools, private schools, public schools and home school co-ops, groups from across Chatham and Effingham counties. Get your questions about the 2022-23 school year answered.
The FREE school fair features representatives from Chatham and Effingham preschools, public and private schools, after-school groups, homeschool co-ops, early intervention programs & more.
Wed. Jan. 26, 2022 at 9:30-11:30AM
Pooler MOPS
First Presbyterian Church of Pooler
1115 US Highway 80 E
Pooler, GA 31322
In 2022, plan a weekly music class together, where you get to be there while your child blossoms, learns, and flourishes’
Music draws people together, and our Kindermusik community is made up of loving parents, grandparents, and caregivers who see the transforming power of music. Join us for a free class today, or, if your baby is 10 weeks or younger, you are welcome tuition-free!
Parent-and-me Kindermusik Savannah Class for ages 4-7
Join Kindermusik Savannah every Monday afternoon with your 4-7 year old for music making and group instruction!
Your first trial class is FREE! Meets Mondays at 4PM – text 912-432-5885 for more info.
November 2021 Monthly Musical Playdate
There are just a FEW spaces left for this Saturday Nov. 20’s monthly musical playdate: “Oh So Thankful!” Each child receives an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs and a special coupon to apply to future classes.
