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Sandbox Children’s Museum summer camp on Hilton Head Is. and at Tanger 2 Outlet in Bluffton is now registering for Summer 2021.
Eight weeks of fun for children.
Information and registration can be found @ www.thesandbox.org. Click the “Book Now” button.
Registration is weekly only and can be done through the Sandbox website.
Ages: Hilton Head 4-12years; Tanger 2 Bluffton 6-12 years
See the Sandbox website for themes, policies, and guidelines.
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Future location of Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. that’s set to open later this year.
Lowcountry Celebration Park – which opened in December 2020 – includes Adventure Playground for kids, a discovery trail, pavilion and lawn for festivals, exercise stations, Wi-Fi, restrooms.
The Sandbox Children’s Museum is set to move there, too, to its new location (pictured above) from its current location later this year.
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The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Discover, Imagine, Grow(DIG) is a school readiness program for children ages 3-5 years on Thursdays 10-11AM through April 29 2021
Free but registration required. To register online, go here, then click the Book Now button.
Upcoming sessions:
04/15/20
04/22/20
04/29/20
The Sandbox at Tanger 2
Tanger Outlets Hilton Head
1414 Fording Island Rd.
Bluffton, SC 29910
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The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
U-Pick Strawberry Season 2021 is open
Hodges Farm – a local family owned “Pick Your Own” or “We Pick” farm of strawberries and thornless blackberries – will open Mon. March 29 for strawberry picking from 9AM until picked out for the day. Cost: $2.50/lb. Cash or local check with id.
The farm is located on the Effingham/Screven County border just 20 minutes from Statesboro and 50 minutes from downtown Savannah. Cash or check with ID.
Learn more here.
Follow on social media here for field updates.
HODGES STRAWBERRY FARM
8705 Ga HWY 21 N. (Mile maker 27 on Ga Hwy 21. Look for signs.)
Newington, GA 30446
(912) 754-7257
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Dempsey Farms U-Pick Strawberries on Saint Helena Is. SC near Beaufort will open this week of March 29 on a limited basis. The farm has a few berries getting ready. Please call farm for daily updates: (843)838-3656
DEMPSEY FARMS
1576 SEA ISLAND PARKWAY
SAINT HELENA ISLAND, SC 29920
843-838-3656 after 8AM for picking condition & field updates on hours
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Tormenta FC Academy summer camps are fantastic experiences for both veteran and new soccer players.
Tormenta’s dynamic coaches will provide fun games that will promote soccer development, learning, character building, and exercise, while each participant will receive a FREE t-shirt.
Full-day soccer camps also include a FREE soccer ball and the afternoon being indoor soccer play.
Half and full-day options are available in numerous locations: Savannah, Southbridge, Islands, Skidaway Is., Statesboro, as well in South Carolina in Hilton Head Is., Bluffton, and Hardeeville.
Registration for Goalkeeper summer camps is also open. Goalkeeper camps will be in Hardeeville SC and the Landings on Skidaway Is. in Savannah.
See the sessions and register online here.
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Find Easter Egg Hunts & Festivities for 2021 in the Savannah/Hilton Head Is. Lowcountry area here.
Summer Camp @ both Sandbox Children’s Museum locations (Hilton Head Is. & Tanger 2 Outlets in Bluffton SC)
This year, the Sandbox will offer both half and full day at both locations.
Registration is weekly only and can be done through the Sandbox website.
Ages: Hilton Head 4-12years; Tanger 2 Bluffton 6-12 years
See the Sandbox website for themes, policies, and guidelines.
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The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Kids Night Out @ The Sandbox Tanger 2 Outlets, Bluffton SC
Sat. March 27 2021, 5:30-8:30PM
Children ages 4-12 years $40, Sibling & Members $30
Enjoy a childfree night out. Drop your kid(s) off for a playful evening in the museum with special activities and a pizza dinner. Space is limited.
Register online here.
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Discover, Imagine, Grow(DIG) School Readiness program for ages 3-5 @ The Sandbox Tanger 2 Outlets, Bluffton
Thursdays 10-11AM through April 29 2021
Free – Registration required
Register online here.
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YOGA KIDS @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum Tanger 2 in Bluffton SC & online
The Yoga Kids program is designed for the 5-10-year-old who likes to move but also wants to work on flexibility and calming techniques. Basic yoga poses will be introduced to help develop a balanced heart and head.
Sundays March 14 & March 28, 11:45-12:30PM
In-person or zoom option
Children (ages 5-10 years) $20 in person, $10 Sibling or Zoom access
Member children $12 in person, $5 Sibling or Zoom access
Register online here. Click on “Book Now.”
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The Sandbox at Tanger 2
Tanger Outlets Hilton Head
1414 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
The Sandbox Children’s Museum, both locations, are open with reduced occupancy, online ticketing and reservations, and increased cleaning procedures!
Make your reservations to play online here.
Questions? Call the museum for more information. Bluffton 843-705-6235, Hilton Head 843-842-7645
The Sandbox
18A Pope Ave.
Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29928
The Sandbox at Tanger 2
1414 Fording Island Rd, Suite E-180
Bluffton, SC 29910
The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
U-PICK DAFFODILS OPENING Sat., Feb. 20 2021 for the (very short) 2021 daffodil season @ U-pick Daffodils farm in nearby Okatie, SC (near Bluffton).
UPDATE: SOLD OUT! U-pick will reopen Sat. March 13 2021, 9AM – until ? Best to come earlier in the day rather than later in case they sell out. PLEASE RESPECT OPENING TIME OF 9AM (no earlier arrivals)
Cost: 35 cents per stem.
Check here and on Facebook here for hours & opening/closing updates.
Follow along on the farm’s Facebook page to stay on top of the current supply status at the farm and any farm closing days.
UPickDaffodils.com is family owned and operated on what was once the family dairy farm. Chuck and Diane have planted several varieties of daffodils, not all of which bloom at the same time, according to their Web site.
Now accepting debit & credit cards in addition to cash.
UPickDaffodils
48 Calhoun Plantation Road
Okatie, SC 29909
843-368-1998
chuck@upickdaffodils.com
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Daytrips
Find more daytrips from the Savannah-area here.
Winter 2021 Events @ The Sandbox Children Museums (on Hilton Head Is. & at Tanger Outlets 2 in Bluffton)
Creative Movement and Dance @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is.
Have you been looking for a movement and dance class for your child who loves to move? Then this class is designed for them. Geared for the 3-6-year-old, this class runs for 6 weeks on Saturdays. Children will learn basic dance steps while having fun through movement. Children will be introduced to musicality and basic ballet steps.
Children (ages 3-6 years) $90- 6 week session, $45 sibling – includes admission to the museum
Members (ages 3-6 years) $42- 6 week session, $35 member sibling
Register online here. Click on the “Book Now” button.
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YOGA KIDS IS HERE @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum Tanger 2 in Bluffton SC & online
The Yoga Kids program is designed for the 5-10-year-old who likes to move but also wants to work on flexibility and calming techniques. Basic yoga poses will be introduced to help develop a balanced heart and head.
Sunday’s 2/14, 2/28, 3/14, 3/28 11:45-12:30pm
In-person or zoom option
Children (ages 5-10 years) $20 in person, $10 Sibling or Zoom access
Member children $12 in person, $5 Sibling or Zoom access
Register online here. Click on “Book Now.”
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Discover, Imagine, Grow(D.I.G.) FREE school readiness program, Tanger 2 location in Bluffton SC
Discover, Imagine, Grow(D.I.G.) FREE school readiness program is back at the Tanger 2 location in Bluffton SC on Thursday mornings during the 10AM play session! With a smaller group size and health and safety protocols, your 3-5-year-old can experience hands-on learning in a guided setting. Curriculum is aligned with the SC Early Learning Standards and covers topics in Art, Science, Math, and Social Studies!
Limited number of spaces available.
To register please call The Sandbox Tanger 2 location at 843-705-6235
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Science Storytime @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum Tanger Outlets 2 location in Bluffton SC
Friday’s 3:30-4:30, Free with admission
Designed for children ages 5 and up
This program combines a book with a fun staff-led STEAM project.
Register online here. Click “Book Now.”
Cuentos en Espanol
Unase a nosotros el sabado para nuestro programa de Cuentos en Espanol en la sesión de juego de la 10:00 am. Este programa esta diseñado para niños de hasta 4 años.
Cada Semana vamos a leer una historia diferente y tenemos una pequeña actividad relacionada. Este programa es gratuito con la entrada. El espacia es limitado. Reserve su lugar y compre sus boletos en linea en nuestro sitio web http://www.thesandbox.org
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Two Locations
Hilton Head Island
18 A Pope Ave
Hilton Head Island,
SC 29928
(843) 842-7645
Tanger 2
1414 Fording Island Rd
Suite E-180
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 705-6235
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The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Virtual Kids’ Story Time with Coastal Discovery Museum
Mon. March 8, 10:30-11AM
Coastal Discovery Museums’ weekly Kid’s Story Time has moved online!
Join Emily as she reads family favorites about the Lowcountry’s natural and cultural history on the Coastal Discovery Museum Facebook page every Monday at 10:30AM.
Free & open to the public.
Visit coastaldiscovery.org/kids-story-time to hear all of Coastal Discovery Museum Story Times.
Do you have a small group that would like to visit The Sandbox @ Tanger 2 Outlets in Bluffton or The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. during the week?
Call 48 hours in advance to set up your play session.
Hilton Head Is: (843) 842-7645
Bluffton, SC: (843) 705-6235
FIND MORE PROGRAMS @ BOTH SANDBOX LOCATIONS HERE.
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The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Winter 2021 Events @ The Sandbox Children Museums (on Hilton Head Is. & at Tanger Outlets 2 in Bluffton)
Creative Movement and Dance @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is.
Have you been looking for a movement and dance class for your child who loves to move? Then this class is designed for them. Geared for the 3-6-year-old, this class runs for 6 weeks on Saturdays. Children will learn basic dance steps while having fun through movement. Children will be introduced to musicality and basic ballet steps.
Children (ages 3-6 years) $90- 6 week session, $45 sibling – includes admission to the museum
Members (ages 3-6 years) $42- 6 week session, $35 member sibling
Register online here. Click on the “Book Now” button.
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YOGA KIDS IS HERE @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum Tanger 2 in Bluffton SC & online
The Yoga Kids program is designed for the 5-10-year-old who likes to move but also wants to work on flexibility and calming techniques. Basic yoga poses will be introduced to help develop a balanced heart and head.
Sunday’s 2/14, 2/28, 3/14, 3/28 11:45-12:30pm
In-person or zoom option
Children (ages 5-10 years) $20 in person, $10 Sibling or Zoom access
Member children $12 in person, $5 Sibling or Zoom access
Register online here. Click on “Book Now.”
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Discover, Imagine, Grow(D.I.G.) FREE school readiness program, Tanger 2 location in Bluffton SC
Discover, Imagine, Grow(D.I.G.) FREE school readiness program is back at the Tanger 2 location in Bluffton SC on Thursday mornings during the 10AM play session! With a smaller group size and health and safety protocols, your 3-5-year-old can experience hands-on learning in a guided setting. Curriculum is aligned with the SC Early Learning Standards and covers topics in Art, Science, Math, and Social Studies!
Limited number of spaces available.
To register please call The Sandbox Tanger 2 location at 843-705-6235
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Science Storytime @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum Tanger Outlets 2 location in Bluffton SC
Friday’s 3:30-4:30, Free with admission
Designed for children ages 5 and up
This program combines a book with a fun staff-led STEAM project.
Register online here. Click “Book Now.”
Cuentos en Espanol
Unase a nosotros el sabado para nuestro programa de Cuentos en Espanol en la sesión de juego de la 10:00 am. Este programa esta diseñado para niños de hasta 4 años.
Cada Semana vamos a leer una historia diferente y tenemos una pequeña actividad relacionada. Este programa es gratuito con la entrada. El espacia es limitado. Reserve su lugar y compre sus boletos en linea en nuestro sitio web http://www.thesandbox.org
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KIDS’ NIGHT OUT at both Hilton Head & Bluffton Sandbox Children’s Museum locations
Enjoy a night out without your adults! Come and enjoy a playful evening in the museum with special activities and a pizza dinner. Space is limited.
Children ages 4-12 years $40, Sibling & Members $30
Reserve your spot online here. Click on “Book Now”.
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Two Locations
Hilton Head Island
18 A Pope Ave
Hilton Head Island,
SC 29928
(843) 842-7645
Tanger 2
1414 Fording Island Rd
Suite E-180
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 705-6235
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The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Enrollment for the Soccer Shots Spring 2021 Park Season in Savannah, Wilmington Is., Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon and Bluffton is now open!
Soccer Shots is kicking off the season and wants your child to join them on Soccer Island!
This season, things will look a little different as Soccer Shots will implement several safety guidelines on soccer island and all their coaches will be wearing masks.
Soccer Shots will offer smaller class sizes, disinfecting equipment, maintaining distancing and using larger fields, along with a variety of other precautions to keep both children and staff safe.
Looking for a more personalized Soccer Shots Experience?
You can now host a neighborhood season for your child and their friends right in your backyard. Your squad, your way- and you get 50% off as the host. Call 762.333.1177 or email rwright@soccershots.org for details.
Visit Soccershots.org/savannah to learn more about their program. Or go straight to their enrollment page and sign up for a location near you that meets at a time that fits your schedule at savannah.soccershots.com.
Soccer Shots has locations all throughout Savannah, Wilmington Island, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon and Bluffton!
Free soccer day March 27
Want to try the program and meet their awesome coaches before you enroll? Soccer Shots is having a free soccer day at Forsyth Park on March 27 2021 for all children ages 2-8. You must preregister for this FREE event. Visit savannah.soccershots.com and search by the keyword “free” to be directed to the registration page.”
Questions? Contact Rachel Wright, 762.333.1177, rwright@soccershots.org.
Enrollment Link: savannah.soccershots.com
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U-pick daffodil season has not started yet @ U-pick Daffodils farm in nearby Okatie, SC (near Bluffton).
Once the u-pick season begins, the farm is usually open from 10AM-4PM provided there are blooms for the day.
Check here and on Facebook here for hours & opening/closing updates.
Follow along on the farm’s Facebook page to learn when the u-pick season will officially open for 2021 and to stay on top of the current supply status at the farm and any farm closing days.
UPickDaffodils.com is family owned and operated on what was once the family dairy farm. Chuck and Diane have planted several varieties of daffodils, not all of which bloom at the same time, according to their Web site.
Cash or check only.
UPickDaffodils
48 Calhoun Plantation Road
Okatie, SC 29909
843-368-1998
chuck@upickdaffodils.com
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Daytrips
Find more daytrips from the Savannah-area here.
Established in 1862 on Hilton Head Is. SC, Mitchelville is the first place in the United States where African Americans, out of slavery but not yet citizens, self-governed. This first self-governed town of freed slaves is commemorated in the historic site of Mitchelville Freedom Park on Beach City Road.
On your next visit to Hilton Head, visit this quiet, historically significant ocean-side site.
Mitchellville
*First town where enslaved people were freed following the Emancipation Proclamation
*Located just across the river from Savannah.
*The town was an important stop on the Underground Railroad and the first place to be governed by African Americans.
The park was created by the nonprofit Mitchelville Preservation Project to educate the public about the resilience of the freed people of Mitchelville. This 19th-century town of freed slaves was around before the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, when most of the African-American population in the South was still enslaved. Residents built homes, a one-room schoolhouse, stores, praise houses and created a new, self-governed culture.
Overlooking the marsh is a Bench by the Road, one of 20 memorial bench sites worldwide created by the Toni Morrison Society. The black steel benches are placed in areas to remember once-forgotten moments in African-American history. Learn more about the other Freedom Park exhibits here.