Constitution Day at the Georgia Historical Society

Thursday, Sept. 17
Open 9AM – 6PM
@ Georgia Historical Society’s Hodgson Hall. 501 Whitaker St., Savannah, 31406

Abraham Baldwin’s draft copy of the United States Constitution is one of the national treasures of the Georgia Historical Society collection. One of only a few still in existence, the draft includes the handwritten margin notes of Baldwin, one of Georgia’s signers of the Constitution of 1787.

In celebration of Constitution Day and to kick off the 2016 Georgia History Festival, GHS invites you to experience this piece of American history firsthand.

Stop by the GHS Research Center between 9AM & 6PM on Sept. 17 for a self-guided tour featuring the first public showing of this unique document, along with the educational displays and other one-of-a-kind materials that tell the story of Georgia’s role in the founding of our nation.

Learn more here. 

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Help Oatland Island Wildlife Center celebrate Georgia’s diverse agricultural traditions during their annual Harvest Festival & Cane Grinding event,  10 AM- 4 PM Nov. 21 2015

Centered around Oatland’s 1800’s Heritage Homesite, history comes alive with old-time music, cane boiling, butter-making & cooking on the hearth & open fire.

See how “it was back then” amidst the sights, sounds & aroma of an old-fashioned fall gathering.

Children young & old will enjoy hay rides, crafts & games, cane syrup & other fun festival food that will tug at your senses as you venture back through history.

More details here.

Oatland Island Wildlife Center Wildlife, 711 Sandtown Rd. Savannah, GA, 31410 (912) 395-1212 Driving directions here.

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FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA FALL EVENTS, VISIT OUR SAVANNAH FALL FUN GUIDE 2015 HERE. 

On Nov. 11, Fort Pulaski National Monument near Savannah, will offer free admission.

Fort Pulaski National Monument will be open 9AM- 6PM.

For more info visit www.nps.gov/fopu.

Fort Pulaski National Monument is located on U.S. Highway 80, 15 miles east of Savannah. Learn more at www.nps.gov/fopu  and visit us on Facebook www.facebook.com/FortPulaskiNPS  and Twitter www.twitter.com/FortPulaskiNPS .

Upcoming Fee Free Days @ Fort Pulaski include:
2015 entrance fee-free days are:
• November 11: Veterans Day

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Other National parks in our area.
Please check with each park for operating hours and event schedules.

Fort Moultrie, Charleston
Fort Sumter National Monument
Cumberland Island National Seashore
Fort Frederica National Monument, St. Simons Is.

To see the complete list of parks participating in fee free days, click here. 

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Junior Park Rangers

When you take kids to tour national parks, you never know how much they are getting out of the visit. Especially for those of us moms who aren’t exactly history experts.

Which is why you need to pick up the Junior Ranger booklets at the visitor centers of national parks you visit. The Junior Ranger program kids engage more during the visits.

Junior Ranger booklets have activities about the national parks for ages 5-12. Junior ranger books are free to any visitor and usually are available at the visitors’ centers. Often, similar programs with more advanced activities are also available for older kids. Just ask at the site’s visitor center.

While doing the activities, children enjoy earning a badge and a certificate.

Nearby national parks/monuments that have Junior Ranger programs include:
*Fort Pulaski National Monument, on U.S. 80 en route to Tybee Island. Info on the Fort Pulaski Junior Program here.
*Fort Sumter & Fort Moultrie national monuments, Charleston, S.C. Info on these forts Junior Ranger program here.
*Cumberland Island National Seashore, Ga. More info here.
*Fort Frederica National Monument on St. Simons Island. Info on the Fort Frederica National Monument Junior Ranger Program here.
*Ocmulgee National Monument in Macon. Info on Ocmulgee’s National Monument Junior Ranger Program here.

Scribble Art Studio in Pooler is offering something different for kids this upcoming school year: After-School Art Club.

A month long pass gets you unlimited studio time Monday-Friday 4-6pm. You can use it as much or as little as needed.

Kids ages 4 & older can do fun creative projects to keep them entertained Monday-Friday.

The program starts Aug. 31 2015.

Schedule includes:
Mixed Media Monday
Call All Animal Lovers Tuesday
Wonderful Sculpture Wednesday
Grab Bag Thursday (Teachers’ Choice)
Express Yourself Friday

Monthly Pass: $170. Discounts include 10% off for 2 months; 15% off for 3 months; 10% off for siblings.

To sign up call 912-713-7376 or visit thescribbleartstudio.com

Tell them SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler 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

Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 Keys Piano announces its new classes for August, beginning the week of August 3.

Babies 0’s and 1’s will begin “Busy Days” and toddlers 2’s and 3’s will begin “Time for Lunch”.

If you have a 4-7 year old child interested in afternoon classes, please email music@88keysga.com.

Also, join Kindermusik Savannah for their weekly Saturday morning “family class for ages 0-7!

First trial class is FREE!

To enroll, visit www.88keysga.com or call 912-988-KEYS (5397). All classes meet at their studio location in Bloomingdale.

Kindermusik…where music and learning play.

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Byrd’s transported after-school martial arts on Whitemarsh Island Savannah provides a fun & safe after-school experience for children.

Ask about their early bird registration discounts that are available for those who register before Aug. 20 2015. More details & registration information here. 

Early Bird Discount

Byrd’s is offering 50% off their Super Cool After School Karate Program Registration
This deal expires July 31 2015.
Click here for the discounted  50% off registration.

The program focuses on developing students’ discipline & attitude toward school. They evolve into a positive “Yes, I can” attitude while forming strong friendships.  The program also focuses on physical fitness, proper socialization skills, teamwork, cooperation skills.

The entire class learns karate kicks and punches, how to deal with bullies and they play fun martial arts games and drills.

Learn more here. 

All transportation services to and from school are included in the initial costs.  The program runs from 2:30-6PM Monday-Friday. Byrd’s Korean Martial Arts hosts this curriculum all year long.

To register, call 912-898-0406 for more information.

Byrd’s Korean Martial Arts, 4717 East Highway 80 Suite A Next to Publix, Whitemarsh Is. Savannah, (912) 898-0406www.savannahafterschool.com, On Facebook here.

Kids Can Cook!
Tummy Time Foods provides hands-on cooking and nutrition events for kids of all ages. Tummy Time Foods signature Kids Cooking Parties are the tastiest way to learn and play. In addition to these deliciously amazing events, TTF also provides Birthday Cooking Parties, At-Home Cooking Parties, Cooking Classes, Cooking Camps and Family Nutrition Coaching.

Looking for a creative idea for your child’s birthday? Looking for a creative activity for your kids during winter break? Book your Kids Cooking Party today at www.tummytimefoods.com.

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Club Member Benefits

Become a Tummy Time Foods Club Member.

Tummy Time Foods in Savannah is excited to offer a new membership program for kids and families.

TTF Membership Club: Open to kids ages 6 and up. When your child is a TTF Club Member, he/she gets to enjoy the very best that the TTF Kitchen has to offer for one low monthly price.

Tiny Tots Membership Club: Open to kids ages 5 and under. When your child is a Tiny Tots Club Member, he/she gets to attend non-stop Tiny Tots events all for one low monthly price.

Additional Membership Benefits:

Unlimited TTF Events

Exclusive discounts

FREE Keepsake Apron

Priority Event Registration

Families can begin to join the TTF Membership Club on August 1st. For more information, click here.

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Weekly Tiny Tots Play Dates
Tuesdays at 10:15-11:15am, Tom Triplett Park (Pooler)
Come to the most creative play date in town. Kids ages 5 & younger enjoy learning, singing and story time while making two seasonal food crafts—one to eat and one to keep. Cost: $10 per child.

Advanced tickets are required and may be purchased individually or in a 4-session bundle here.

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Make and Take Tuesdays Kids’ Cooking Classes
Tuesdays at 4-5pm
Frank Murray Community Center, Whitemarsh Is.

It’s not your average After-School Class.
Bring your kids to make a home-cooked meal to take home and enjoy with the family. It’s a fun, hands-on activity where the kids learn basic cooking skills, family nutrition tips and it all ends with a delicious take-home dinner prepared in-class — all without the planning, shopping, prep or mess at home.

Each meal will feed up to 5-6 people and is prepared in disposable take-home bake and serve containers. You also receive a copy of the recipe with (re)heating instructions.

This class is open to children of all ages. Parents are welcomed to accompany their child in the class, or you can drop them off.

Cost is $45 per family and includes hands-on cooking lesson, family nutrition tips and a delicious take-home meal prepared in-class in take-home bake and serve containers, complete with a copy of the recipe with (re)heating instructions.

Register here.

For more information and to register, click here.

Tummy Time Foods, www.tummytimefoods.com, (912) 996-7120 email info@tummytimefoods.com. On Facebook here.  Tummy Time Foods is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

The first full weekend of each month means free weekend access to some of nearby museums through Bank of America’s Museums on Us program. Free admission is for the adult cardholder only. Regular admission applies to children and additional guests.

Free Bank of America Museum on Us 2015 dates are Sept. 5 & 6; Oct. 3 & 4; Nov. 7 & 8; Dec. 5 & 6.

Nearby participating museums include:

EdVenture Children’s Museum

EdVenture Childrens Museum in Columbia, S.C.
211 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC 29201

See our list of Things To Do in Columbia, SC With Kids by clicking here. 

Other participating museums include

Atlanta History Center
High Museum of Art in Atlanta
Tellus Science Museum, Cartersville

The Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville (MOSH), Fla.
Museum of Contemporary Art in Jacksonville, Fla

Who is eligible?

To qualify for Museums on Us, you must be a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch card customer. Simply present your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain one free general admission to any participating institution. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission.

When is it available?

With qualifying identification, customers can enjoy free admission on the first full weekend of every month.

For a full list of participating museums, please visit the Museums on Us site.

US Army Corps of Engineers’ “CSS Georgia ‘Raise the Wreck!’ Festival” with underwater archaeology, scuba diving, Navy robots and more

This free, public event on July 25 2015 highlights the ongoing recovery of the Confederate ironclad vessel, the CSS Georgia, and its history. Underwater archeology is currently taking place in the river where the vessel was scuttled, adjacent to Old Fort Jackson in Savannah, where the event will take place. Learn more here. 

The festival is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with dive activity scheduled during the first hour and a half.

When: July 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Old Fort Jackson
1 Old Fort Jackson Road
Savannah 31401
Cost: Free to the public
Age suitability: All Ages
Contact number: 912-652-5777
CSS Georgia website: http://1.usa.gov/1G6S2Hn

The CSS Georgia is an ironclad gunboat built in Savannah for the Confederacy in 1862. Area women formed the Ladies Gunboat Association to raise the money for its construction. The vessel was used as a floating battery anchored at Fort Jackson, upstream from lines of channel obstructions near the upper end of Elba Island. The vessel’s position and the river obstructions protected the City of Savannah from a Union naval approach. Confederate troops scuttled the vessel in December 1864 during the approach of General William T. Sherman’s Union troops.

The “CSS Georgia ‘Raise the Wreck!’ Festival” will provide opportunities for the public to examine artifacts recently recovered from the CSS Georgia wreck site, view recovery operations on the dive barge immediately offshore and talk with historians and archeologists involved with the recovery.

Other activities at the festival include:
Games, hands-on activities, and displays at various booths
Demonstrations and presentations from archeologists, divers, and others
Videos, images, and displays about historical information connected to the CSS Georgia
Firing of the fort’s 32 pounder cannon
Opportunities to interact with Navy robotics
Self-guided tours of the fort
Interaction with costumed interpreters
And a few other surprises.

Recovery of the CSS Georgia is an important component of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project. The festival is sponsored by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

The story of Savannah’s role in the American Revolution comes alive this summer @ Savannah History Museum.

This hands-on family-friendly experience starts in Savannah History Museum, where you will learn about colonial life, conditions of a soldier in the American militia, and events leading up to the 1779 Battle of Savannah. The program concludes on Battlefield Memorial Park with musket firing demonstrations, while you join in a reenactment of the militia attack on the British fortification.

This experiential program is offered on select days this summer at Savannah History Museum at 10:30AM, Noon, 1:30PM, and 3PM.

For more information, please call 912.651.6840 ext. 303.

UPCOMING DATES FOR THIS PROGRAM

Sept. 18 & 19 2015. 10:30AM, Noon, 1:30PM, and 3PM. Details here.
Sept. 25-26 2015 10:30AM, Noon, 1:30PM, and 3PM. Details here. 
Oct. 2-3 2015 10:30AM, Noon, 1:30PM, and 3PM. Details here. 
Oct. 9-10 2015 10:30AM, Noon, 1:30PM, and 3PM. Details here. 
Oct. 16-17 2015 10:30AM, Noon, 1:30PM, and 3PM.  Details here. 
Oct. 23-24 10:30AM, Noon, 1:30PM, and 3PM.  Details here. 

Savannah History Museum, 303 MLK Jr. Blvd., www.chsgeorgia.org/SHM, Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Weekly Tiny Tots Play Dates
Tuesdays at 10:15-11:15am, Tom Triplett Park (Pooler)
Come to the most creative play date in town. Kids ages 5 & younger enjoy learning, singing and story time while making two seasonal food crafts—one to eat and one to keep. Cost: $10 per child.

Advanced tickets are required and may be purchased individually or in a 4-session bundle here.

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Summer Food & Fun Workshops for ages 6 & older, Pooler

Tiny Tots Play Dates will continue on Tuesdays in July 2015 but FOR AGES 6 & OLDER starting July 7 but from 12:15-1:15pm.

Tuesdays in July at Tom Triplett Park (Pooler), 12:15-1:15pm

Join Tummy Time Foods for five 1-hour workshops where your child will make delicious summer time treats! During each workshop, your child will play a game, learn a nutrition lesson or do a nutrition craft and make a delicious, healthy summer snack from scratch using the season’s freshest ingredients. For kids age 6 & older. 

Tuesday, July 7: “Traffic Light Eating”: Learn some great strategies for summer healthy eating!

Tuesday, July 14: “Sugar Shock”: Make yummy snacks using all-natural sugar alternatives. 

Tuesday, July 21: “Summer Salads”: A great dressing, and even a wrap, can take a simple salad from yummy to spectacular! 

Tuesday, July 28: “Energy Bites”: Make quick and easy snacks to keep you fueled all day long!

The cost is $25 per class or $45 for 2 classes. Discounted bundles for all 4 classes are also available. Advanced registration is required and available here. 

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Play Dates and Food Workshops at the Savannah Children’s Museum
Saturday July 16 and August 15
Savannah Children’s Museum (Whistlestop Café Dining Car)

Enjoy Tummy Time Foods’ signature Tiny Tots Play Dates and NEW Simple Bites Classes this summer at the Savannah Children’s Museum. Participants will enjoy a 10% discount at the Whistlestop Café.

Tiny Tots Play Dates (Ages 5 and under)
11am-12pm, $12 per child ($10 with CHS Membership)
Kids will enjoy singing, making food crafts and more! One parent is required to participate per child.

Simple Bites Classes (Ages 6-12)
1-2pm, $15 per child ($13 with CHS Membership)
Kids will enjoy a fun craft or food experiment with the TTF Chef! They will then make a simple seasonal snack to enjoy.

Advanced registration is required and available here.

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Kids Can Cook!
Tummy Time Foods provides hands-on cooking and nutrition events for kids of all ages! Our signature Kids Cooking Parties are the tastiest way to learn and play! In addition to these deliciously amazing events, we also provide Birthday Cooking Parties, At-Home Cooking Parties, Cooking Classes, Cooking Camps and Family Nutrition Coaching.

Looking for a creative idea for your child’s birthday? Looking for a creative activity for your kids during winter break? Book your Kids Cooking Party today at www.tummytimefoods.com.

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Summer’s Coming… Let’s Party!

Let Tummy Time Foods customize a culinary experience for your child this summer. Choose two menu items using the season’s freshest ingredients and your child will have the most creative party in town. For more information, click here.

Tummy Time Foods, www.tummytimefoods.com, (912) 996-7120 email info@tummytimefoods.com. On Facebook here.  Tummy Time Foods is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 Keys Piano announces its brand new themes for July.

Babies ages newborn to 2 will begin “Nighty Night” on Mondays at 9:20am.

Toddlers ages 2’s and 3’s will begin “Beach Days” on Mondays at 10:15am.

Now also offering a weekly “Family Time” class for ages 0-7 combined on Saturdays at 9am. First class begins Saturday, July 4th at 9:10AM and will meet every Saturday in July. If you are interested in joining Kindermusik for Family Time starting this coming Saturday, July 4, please call or email right away at 912.988.KEYS (5397) or music@88keysga.com.

Monthly playdate

Join Kindermusik for their July monthly playdate: “Bugs, Bugs, BUGS in my Backyard!” Playdate is open for ages 0-7 and will be offered twice this month: Thursday, July 23 at 10AM and Saturday, July 25 at 10AM. Spaces are limited and online enrollment is available now at www.88keysga.com or by calling 912.988.KEYS.

Kindermusik…where music and learning play.

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

Join Massie Heritage Center in Savannah for two Girl Scout Days.

Saturday, July 11 2015: Girl Scout Life in Mid-19th Century Savannah program.

Participants will create heritage crafts, play traditional Victorian games, partake in a simulated 1850’s school day in Massie’s Historic Classroom, including writing with quill pens, and much more.

Depending on the level of the scout, students may also complete “chores” such as making candles and butter, or explore some of the historic squares of downtown Savannah on a short walking tour. They will also be earning the Listening to the Past Brownie Try-it Badge or Playing the Past Junior Badge and will have several items to bring home.

This program is 9AM-noon. Cost: $15 per participant and leaders are free. Registration is required and ends Monday, July 6 2015. Please visit www.massieschool.com or contact Melanie Hoffman at Massie Heritage Center at Melanie.hoffman@sccpss.com for more information.

Learn more here. 

Saturday, July 25 2015: Girl Scout Georgia’s Native Peoples program.

Participants will learn about the Muscogee and Cherokee Indians of Georgia as they create clay effigies or pottery, hear traditional stories and play native games and tour all of the exhibits at the Massie Heritage Center, including Massie’s Native American room with authentic artifacts.

Depending on the level of the scout, students may also cook cornbread and plant seeds or learn about the Trail of Tears and take a walking tour to see the gravesite of Tomochichi, the Mico (leader) of the Yamacraw Indians. They will also be earning the Georgia’s Native Peoples Brownie Try-It Badge or Junior Badge and will have several items to bring home.

This program is 9AM-noon. Cost: $15 per participant and leaders are free. Registration is required and ends Monday, July 20 2015. Please visit our website at www.massieschool.com or contact Melanie Hoffman at Massie Heritage Center at Melanie.hoffman@sccpss.com for more information.

Massie Girl Scout Days @ Massie Heritage Center, Savannah

207 E. Gordon Street
Savannah, Georgia 31401
912-395-5070
Saturday, July 11 & Saturday, July 25
9AM-Noon
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 6 for the July 11th program; Monday, July 20 for the July 25th program.
COST: $15 per participant/ leaders are free.

Learn more here. 

Massie Heritage Center, www.massieschool.com, 912-395-5070, On Facebook here.  Massie Heritage Center is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Remember when thinking of things to do with the kids, Savannah Children’s Museum offers daily programs with different themes each week. The programs are included in the purchase of your museum pass and free for members.

Here’s the list of upcoming daily programs.
School year hours
Closed: Monday & Tuesday (special openings from 10AM-4PM on Holiday Mondays when Savannah-Chatham public schools are closed)
Wednesday-Saturday: 10-4
Sunday: 11-4

*Please note that the Museum may close due to weather conditions. Call ahead for accurate closing information at 912-651-4292.

Contact Information:
655 Louisville Road
Savannah, GA 31401
912-651-4292

Admission:
$7.50 per person (aged 18 mo. and older)
Ask about our discount combination ticket!

SCM Daily Programming schedule beginning Sun. Aug.30:
Rockstar Reading: Sunday 11:30AM, Wednesday-Saturday 10:30AM
Awesome Art: Sunday 12:30PM, Wednesday-Saturday 11:30AM
Family Fitness: Sunday 1:30PM, Wednesday-Saturday 12:30PM
Super Science: Sunday 2:30PM, Wednesday-Saturday 1:30PM

Upcoming weekly themes:
November 15-21: Pilgrims Journey learn about the journey to the new world
November 22-28: Giving Thanks discuss & learn about being thankful
November 29-December 5: Winter Wonderland create & experiment with winter science

Email info@savannahchildrensmuseum.org with questions.

FOR DETAILS ON SCM’S SENSORY SOFT SUNDAYS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS , CLICK HERE. 

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 yummiest (and healthiest) family fun you’ll have all summer is coming soon to Savannah Children’s Museum.

Tummy Time Foods is hosting enjoyable educational workshops for children and their families @ Savannah Children’s Museum.  
Dates: Saturday, July 18; and Saturday, August 15
Times/Cost: Tiny Tots (ages 5 and under): 11am-12pm, $12 per child
Simple Bites (ages 6 to 12): 1pm-2pm, $15 per child
Location: Savannah Children’s Museum (Whistlestop Café Dining Car)

Advanced registration is required and available here.

CHS MEMBER DISCOUNT
When you register, enter the DISCOUNT CODE: CHSMEMBER to receive $2 off for each child. Every registrant will receive a 10% off coupon at WhistleStop Café for the day of the workshop to enjoy lunch.

Tummy Time Foods, www.tummytimefoods.com, (912) 996-7120 email info@tummytimefoods.com. On Facebook here.  Tummy Time Foods is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Sensory Soft Sunday is a new offering at Savannah Children’s Museum that’s exclusively for families with children that have special needs. Learn more here. 

Savannah Children’s Museum will open from 9am to 11am on June 28th to provide these families an opportunity to make connections while enjoying our many exhibits in a sensory-friendly way.

The number of attendees is limited, and pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Sensory Soft Sunday is our regular admission of $7.50 per person over the age of 18 months.

Registration required. Register by clicking here. 

Email info@savannahchildrensmuseum.org with any questions.

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You’re invited to the Hello Red, White & Blue Shindig @ ArtLab in Savannah.

Come join ArtLab in Savannah for a special $5 class at 12pm on Saturday June 27th.

You will be working on a patriotic project. This is a great chance to check out ArtLab and see what they are up to.

Wear your red, white and blue play clothes and bring your imagination! All ages welcome. 2417 Waters Ave., Savannah

Visit artlabsavannah.com or call 388-1939 to sign up

Saturday Art Classes

Art Exploration Sessions
Saturdays 12-1pm
Ages: 6-11*
$15 per class with sibling discount
Projects will include color exploration, mixing experiments, creation with found objects and beyond. Artistic discoveries are always going on at the Lab.
*with flexibility

Tiny artists
Saturdays beginning June 13th
10:45-11:30am
Ages: 2-5
$15 per class with sibling discount available
Parents and kids work together to create small projects introducing textures, colors and discovering art all around us. Take a creative break on Saturdays.

Summer is Awesome Camp
July 13th-17th
&
July 20th-24th
8-10 am
Ages: 8-12
$175 for full week of classes
The time of year to kick back and enjoy your free time. Summertime skills, projects and hands on adventure with a variety of mediums.

Individual lessons
Contact ArtLab for options. Email artlabsavannah@gmail.com or call 912-388-1939
45-90 minute sessions available
Classes tailored to the artistic interests of each student.
$25-40, open to all ages

About ArtLab

ArtLab was established to encourage collaboration, education and inspiration between artists in Savannah.

Budding artists have a cozy place to take classes and work with a variety of mediums while having the opportunity to learn all about art and creativity.

ArtLab Sessions are regularly put together to unite musicians in a unique setting and bring independent music to the community.

ArtLab offers parties for adults, classes for adults, classes for kids & teens.

ArtLab, 2417 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404, www.artlabsavannah.com, On Facebook here.  ArtLab is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

SATURDAY FAMILY FUN at The Art Bash Studio in Savannah

The Art Bash Studio – well known for their open public & private painting parties for adults, ladies’ night out creative events, painting birthday & bridal party bashes – now offers Family Time painting on Saturdays. The Art Bash Studio is at 7704 Waters Ave. (between Eisenhower and Mall Blvd)

For Saturday Family Time, bring your favorite soft drink. Needless to say, alcohol will not be served at Family Time.

NOTE: Children may not be dropped off. Supervision is required by another painter age 16 or older.

Upcoming Family Time themes & times include:

“Beary Fun!” 1PM June 20
Cost: $30 for 2.5 hrs
For ages 8 & older
Door opens at 12:30PM. STUDIO TWO.
Preregistration required. Sign up by clicking here.

‘A Tail of Two Kitties” 1PM June 27
Cost: $30 for 2.5 hrs
For AGES 8 & older.
Door opens at 12:30PM.
Pre-registration required. Sign up by clicking here.

“An American Sail” 1PM June 27
Cost: $30 for 2.5 hrs
For AGES 10 & older
How about a little red, white and blue to get in the mood for July 4th.
Pre-registration required. Sign up by clicking here.

View the Art Bash Studio calendar by clicking here for other classes & events.

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Painting Parties for Adults

The Art Bash Studio offers
*open public painting pARTies
*private painting pARTies

Learn more here.

The Art Bash provides the SANGRIA, your canvas, brushes, paint, apron, instruction and inspiration.
WINE included as always (except at Family Time). The Art Bash awesome art instructors make painting EASY, the WINE makes it all a pARTy. Call 912.484.3438 to book your event.

The Art Bash Studio, 7704 Waters Ave. (between Eisenhower and Mall Blvd), tel: 912.484.3438, email fun@artbashstudio.com,  www.artbashstudio.com The Art Bash Studio is SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

ArtLab in Savannah – a place to learn and create, grow and smile in Savannah – offers these creative camps & workshops for Summer 2015.  For more information, email artlabsavannah@gmail.com or call 912-388-1939

Art Exploration Sessions
Saturdays beginning June 20th
12-1pm
Ages: 6-11*
$20 per class
Projects will include color exploration, mixing experiments, creation with found objects and beyond! Artistic discoveries are always going on at the Lab.
*with flexibility

Tiny artists
Saturdays beginning June 13th
10:45-11:30am
Ages: 2-5
$15 per class
Parents and kids work together to create small projects introducing textures, colors and discovering art all around us. Take a creative break on Saturdays.

Brainy Crafting Camp
June 15th-19th
8-10:00 am
Ages: 8-12
$175 for full week of classes
Learn some new facts and apply them to your art. Explore texture, composition and spacial relationships. There is endless inspiration in the workings of nature.

Summer is Awesome Camp
July 13th-17th
&
July 20th-24th
8-10 am
Ages: 8-12
$175 for full week of classes
The time of year to kick back and enjoy your free time. Summertime skills, projects and hands on adventure with a variety of mediums.

Individual lessons
Contact ArtLab for options. Email artlabsavannah@gmail.com or call 912-388-1939
45-90 minute sessions available
Classes tailored to the artistic interests of each student.
$25-40, open to all ages

About ArtLab

ArtLab was established to encourage collaboration, education and inspiration between artists in Savannah.

Budding artists have a cozy place to take classes and work with a variety of mediums while having the opportunity to learn all about art and creativity.

ArtLab Sessions are regularly put together to unite musicians in a unique setting and bring independent music to the community.

ArtLab offers parties for adults, classes for adults, classes for kids & teens.

ArtLab, 2417 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404, www.artlabsavannah.com, On Facebook here.  ArtLab is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Coastal Heritage Society sites in Savannah have several programs planned for Summer 2015 including:

Century of Sentries re-enactment programs, cannon firings @ Old Fort Jackson, May 23 & 24. Kids can pretend to be soldiers during this popular program that focuses on the American Revolution, War of 1812 and Civil War. Learn what life was like for soldiers stationed at OFJ during these three wars. Special children’s activities that encourage children to get involved in re-enactments. Old Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Rd, Savannah, 31404

Train rides @ Georgia State Railroad Museum on Memorial Day May 25, 11AM, 1PM, 2PM.

Savannah Children’s Museum will be open on Memorial Day May 25, 10AM-4PM.  Summer hours begin at Savannah Children’s Museum on May 31, Monday-Saturday 9AM-2PM.

Train rides @ Georgia State Railroad Museum May 27-31, 11AM 1PM 2PM Wednesday-Saturday, Sunday train rides 1PM, 2PM; June 3-7 11AM, 11:30AM, 1PM, 2PM Wednesday-Saturday, Sunday train rides 1PM, 2PM.

The Un-Gala Savannah Children’s Museum fundraiser, June 12, 6-10PM. Adults Only. The un-Gala @ the outdoor Savannah Children’s Museum will feature a taste of local fare, board & lawn games, live music, a dance party. Register online here or pay at the door. Tickets: $50 per person.  Details here. 

Summer Camps June & July @ Savannah Children’s Museum & Georgia State Railroad Museum. Details here.

Savannah Children’s Museum & Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, 31401 Old Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Rd. Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

After-School Kids’ Cooking Classes on Whitemarsh Is.

Thursdays at 4:15-5:45pm, Frank Murray Community Center (160 Whitemarsh Island Road, Savannah)
Each class features a special theme or ingredient and includes an interactive nutrition lesson or game. With each theme, Tummy Time Foods takes the kids on a new culinary adventure, different flavors, cuisines and seasonal produce. They incorporate nutrition and emphasize healthy eating in every class. Parents/caregivers are welcome to drop-off or stay and watch. Classes are for ages 8 & older and advanced tickets for each class are required. Cost is $25 per class or purchase a Discounted 3-Class Bundle for $65.

For list of themes and to purchase tickets, click here.

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Kids Can Cook!
Tummy Time Foods provides hands-on cooking and nutrition events for kids of all ages! Tummy Time Foods’ signature Kids Cooking Parties are the tastiest way to learn and play! In addition to these deliciously amazing events, Tummy Time Food also provides Birthday Cooking Parties, At-Home Cooking Parties, Cooking Classes, Cooking Camps and Family Nutrition Coaching.

Looking for a creative idea for your child’s birthday? Looking for a creative activity for your kids during winter break? Book your Kids Cooking Party today at www.tummytimefoods.com.

Tummy Time Foods, www.tummytimefoods.com, (912) 996-7120 email info@tummytimefoods.com. On Facebook here.  Tummy Time Foods is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Register for Classical Conversations Free Parent Practicum in Rincon, June 29-July 1 or in Savannah, June 8-10 2015.

What are the benefits of classical, Christian education? How can I give my children a classical, Christian education at home?

Join new and veteran homeschooling parents for three days of encouragement and inspiration as this group seeks to understand the classical model of education and learn how to apply it in Christian homeschooling.

This year, they’ll be digging deeper into understanding the art of inquiry.

Classical Conversations is excited to announce that the 2015 Parent Practicum theme will be science, emphasizing the building nature of science explorations: they lead to understanding and AWE.

The practicum will begin with the grammar stage of curiosity and wonder, through the dialectic, and end with the rhetoric stage of awe in the face of dawning understanding. Wonder to wonder!

Visit www.ParentPracticum.com to register and for more information, including KIDS EDUCATIONAL CAMPS ($42 for 3 full days.)

Classical Conversations, www.ClassicalConversations.com, On Twitter here.  On Facebook here. Email mstuchell@ClassicalConversations.com . Classical Conversations is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. – a homeschool resource in Savannah – is offering partial scholarships for its 2015 summer enrichment programs in Savannah. 

Interested parents should submit summer registration forms and indicate their interest in having their child considered for a generous reduction in the summer program fees.

See the 2015 summer enrichment programs by clicking here. 

For more information, please contact info@iln-ga.org or (912) 355-7557

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the
academic excellence of home-based and other non-conventional learners. ILN offers individualized
educational plans, parent training, tutoring, monthly field trips, career readiness, and unique
summer programs.

ILN does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or religion in
administration of its acceptance policies, educational programs, or any other ILN-administered
services.

The ILN Resource Center is located at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite 101, Savannah.

Independent Learning Network, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Suite 101, 912-355-7557, www.iln-ga.org On Facebook here. Savannah Independent Learning Network is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Stroller Tours, Telfair Tots

Telfair Museums in Savannah has two fun & educational programs for young children – babies, toddlers & preschoolers – to visit the museum, learn and make art together.

Stroller Tours Stroller Tours 3rd Thursday of Every Month
9:30-10:15am
Telfair Museums program for the stroller set! Join Telfair Museums for a monthly gathering where parents & caregivers can enjoy a morning at the museum while also engaging infants with art. Babies thrive on dynamic environments, so each month we’ll explore a different set of artwork. There will be touchable toys for the little ones, adult conversation for you & like-minded art lovers. Finish your visit with a leisurely talk over complimentary coffee & tea in Telfair Museum’s café. Strollers, crying & older siblings are all welcome here.

EXPLORE THE OWENS-THOMAS HOUSE – SEPT. 17 2015
Explore the different rooms of the Owens-Thomas House.
Register here.

IMPRESSIONISM AT THE ACADEMY – OCT. 15 2015
Explore color and pattern and light.
Register here.

MONET! – NOV. 19 2015
Paint like Monet at the Jepson Center!
Register here.

Infants from 2-18 months and adults welcome. Included with museum admission; free to members. Ten spaces are available.

CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER or contact Glenna Barlow at 912.790.8821.

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Telfair Tots 3rd Thursday of Every Month
10:30-11:30am
Start your day with art! Once a month preschoolers aged 2 ½ – 5 and their adult companions are invited to the museum for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Younger siblings are welcome to tag along. Come play and learn.

Activity fee is $5 per participating child; regular museum admission for caregivers. Adult members are always free.

EXPLORE THE OWENS-THOMAS HOUSE – SEPT. 17 2015
Explore the different rooms of the Owens-Thomas House & practice faux painting.
Register here. 

IMPRESSIONISM AT THE ACADEMY – OCT. 15 2015
Explore the Impressionist artwork at the Telfair Academy and talk about the color of light.
Register here. 

MONET! – NOV. 19 2015
Paint like Monet at the Jepson Center!
Register here. 

CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER or contact Glenna Barlow at 912.790.8821.

The two above programs are in addition to other kids’ programs currently offered by Telfair Museums in Savannah including WCWM (What Can We Make?) & FREE Family Days offered one Saturday a month. Details here. 

FOR MORE MOMMY & ME ACTIVITIES IN SAVANNAH & THE LOWCOUNTRY, CLICK HERE. 

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ArtZeum
Located in the Jepson Center
A great place to visit after school, on a rainy day, on weekends, or just anytime, the Telfair’s hands-on learning gallery and interactive exhibits provide an excellent introduction to big ideas about art. Click here to learn more.

Activity Downloads
Download activity sheets here on the educational resources page before your museum visit and explore the museum with fun and educational search activities.

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FREE Family Days (Details here.)
Telfair Museums FREE family days will be on one Saturday of each month, 1-4 PM through 2015. These events highlight a different exhibition each month and feature art-making activities for visitors of all ages.  More info here.

Free Family Day Saturday, Sept. 12 | 1-4pm | Owens-Thomas House

Come for an afternoon of history, craft demonstrations, and exploration at the Owens-Thomas House.

The main floor of the house will be open for interpretive tours in which families will meet characters from the history of the house, including Mary Maxwell and the Marquis de Lafayette, and learn about tea and entertaining customs of the period.
Visitors will see demonstrations of traditional methods of spinning and bread making and learn to play games such as marbles and croquet that were likely enjoyed by children in the household. Families will also see a demonstration of the faux-finishing techniques used in the house, participate in drawing activities, and learn to embroider!

Free and open to the public

Owens Thomas House
124 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31401

Jepson Center, 207 W York St. Savannah, 31401 , http://telfair.org/learn/family-programs Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

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