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. 

SATURDAY, JULY 11

Life’s a Beach
Jepson Center

Beach baby, beach baby, get ready for fun in the sun! Learn how to make DIY flip-flops and kites, and have your photo taken at exotic beaches from around the world with our beach-chair green screen. Younger children will enjoy story time, and families can take Eye Spy tours of the exhibition.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

I Love the 90s
Jepson Center

“Come as you are” to the museum for a 90s dance party! Make your own temporary tattoos, and strike a pose to take our one-minute sculpture photo challenge. Explore identity, technology, and global themes in studio and gallery activities.

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

FOR MORE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, VISIT OUR EVENTS CALENDAR BY CLICKING HERE.

Modern Day Finishing School: Mini Camp for ages 8-18 kicks off in Pooler May 27 2015.

Classes include public speaking, business writing, personal branding, etiquette, leadership, budgeting, fitness, managing social media, and more. All classes are fun filled and interactive.

Location: Kicks off at Godley Station School. For a detailed schedule, visit www.blueprintpageant.com

Registration includes a photo shoot, spa certificate, and custom t-shirt.

2015 partners are Jules More than Makeup, So Fit Pooler, Maison Medical Spa, and Learning is Key Educational Services. 

Special rate of $85.00 for military and Gulfstream families.

Participants move on to compete for up to $1000 in scholarship funds during the Annual Blueprint Scholarship Pageant.

Learn more here or call 912.604.7834.

Apply via email at registration@blueprintpageant.com.

MORE TO COME: Additional mini sessions will be offered throughout the summer.

Blue Print School of Pageantry and Finishing, www.blueprintpageant.com On Facebook here. The Blue Print School of Pageantry and Finishing in Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 Keys Piano announces its May monthly musical playdate for ages 0-7: “TRAINS!”

Class will be offered three times in May!
Tuesday, May 26 at 10am, Wednesday, May 27 at 10am, and Saturday, May 30 at 10am.

All participants receive an instrument/prop, 10 Kindermusik songs and a bonus gift at the end of class. Cost is $15 per child, and siblings pay only $5.

Enroll online today by clicking here, as spaces are limited. Or call 912.988.KEYS.

1-Month Free scholarship for child with special needs

Kindermusik is offering a free month of classes in June for one special needs child ages 0-3 . In order to apply, email Kindermusik at music@88keysga.com.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

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

Attention Savannah homeschool families.

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) in Savannah invites you to a free field trip to tour WJCL news

Go behind the scenes to learn how information on newsworthy events, including the weather, is collected and presented to the public.

Friday, May 8, 2015
9:45AM-11AM

WJCL News
1375 Chatham Parkway, Savannah
(Savannah Morning News Building)
Please use visitor’s parking lot across the street

Dress Code: Casual Attire
Cost: FREE

RSVP by Monday May 4th at info@iln-ga.org or (912) 355-7557

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) in Savannah is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the academic excellence of home-based and other non-conventional learners.

ILN offers individualized educational plans for homeschoolers – academic levels 3-12, tutoring, monthly field trips and summer programs.

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Independent Learning Network (a Savannah homeschool resource)
2015 SUMMER ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
JUNE 1-26

BRIDGING GAPS—Grades 3-5
9AM-Noon Mondays and Fridays
$360
A four-week summer workshop to assist primary level students in the following deficit skill
areas:
 Comprehension
 Inference
 Testing Strategies
 Vocabulary Development

BUILDING BRIDGES—Grades 6-8
9AM-Noon Mondays and Fridays
$360
A four-week summer workshop that will prepare intermediate students in the areas of:
 Math
 Reading
 Scheduling
 Organization

*All summer academic programs will be held at the ILN Resource Center

For more details about each program and to register, visit www.iln-ga.org, contact ILN at
info@iln-ga.org or 912.355.7557

The ILN resource center is located at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite #101. Hours are by appointment.

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. 

Massie Heritage Center in Savannah offers these summer camps for ages 3rd-5th grade.

June 8 – 12 9am—3pm (Ages: 3rd – 5th grade)
Digging History: An Archaeological Adventure

Bring history alive! In this hands-on camp, participants will learn how archaeologists uncover the past, will participate in a simulated “excavation,” and will discover many of the archaeological treasures of the Georgia coast. Students will visit local sites, including the Coastal Heritage Society’s Battlefield Park, Wormsloe State Historic Site and other places of archaeological significance.

June 15 – 19 9am –3pm (Ages: 3rd – 5th grade)
Compasses & Columns: Mapping Savannah and Its’Architecture

Come explore Savannah’s downtown squares, cemeteries and nearby forts using maps, compasses and GPS
technology. Discover and learn to identify the variety of architectural features that make Savannah unique. Field trips include a visit to Fort Pulaski, Laurel Grove Cemetery and the Riverfront.

Camp Cost: $135.00 per week (includes all supplies, admissions and transportation and a daily snack.)

Contact Information: Melanie Hoffman (912) 395-5070 www.massieschool.com

For the registration form, click here. 

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About Massie Heritage Center

Built in 1856 on beautiful Calhoun Square, Massie School is the oldest public school in Georgia. Closing as a traditional school in 1974, but remaining part of the Savannah-Chatham Public School System, Massie reopened as a Heritage Center in 1978 providing curriculum-based educational programs for school children K – 12. Massie also houses several hands-on exhibits showcasing the history and architecture of Savannah.

 City Plan—The 3-D model of the city’s Historic Landmark District incorporates interactive laser shows to explain James Oglethorpe’s plan for the city.

 Architecture—This exhibit illustrates the 18 different building styles found in Savannah and how they use the classical influences of Greek, Gothic and Roman architecture.

 Savannah’s Preservation—Highlights of this movement are told through artifacts and photographs focusing on the Victorian Era.

 Native Americans–The 12,000 year history of these early inhabitants of Coastal Georgia is presented with both artifacts and replica items, including information about MicoTomochichi.

 Heritage Classroom—Our authentic 1850’s classroom allows you to travel back in time and experience school life using slate boards and quill pens. The school history includes uses over the year as a Civil War hospital and Freedmen’s Bureau School.

 Savannah’s Maritime History—Due to open later this year, this exhibit will house a collection of model ships and explain the history of the Savannah River, regional trade and military uses.

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

ArtLab – a place to learn and create, grow and smile in Savannah – offers these creative camps for Summer 2015.

Hello Summer Shindig
Come join ArtLab for a FREE CLASS at 10AM on May 16th to check out the Lab and see all that ArtLab offers. Wear your play clothes and bring your imagination. All ages welcome. Visit artlabsavannah.com to learn more.

Creative Nature Camp
June 1st-5th
8-10:00 am
Ages: 8-12
$175 for full week of classes
A variety of projects exploring art with natural objects. We are surrounded by a bounty of inspiring art supplies, in this class you can create with crazy new materials.

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.

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

Register by Fri. May 1 to get a 25% Early Bird Discount on these fun, creative summer art camps:

Scribble Art Studio’s The Sky’s the Limit Art Camp 2015

For ages 4-7.

Mon-Fri. 10AM-1 PM

Dates: June 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, June 29-July 3, 6-10, 20-24, 27-31, Aug. 3-7.

Cost: $185/week

Scribble Art Studio’s Big Kid Summer Art Camp 2015

For ages 8 & older (For details on Scribble studio summer camps for ages 4-7 in Savannah & Pooler click here).

Mon-Fri. 3-5 PM

Dates: June 8-12 Painting & Drawing 1; June 22-26 Art of Illustration: Creating Picture Books; July 6-10: Comics Camp; July 22-24: Painting & Drawing 2.

Cost: $185/week

Discounts

Early Bird Registration Discount: 25% off $139/week for those who register by May 1.

Sibling discount: 10% off

Multiple weeks discount: 15% off.

Daily rates also available.

To learn more about Scribble’s summer camps, art classes & children’s birthdays in Pooler & Savannah, click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Savannah location: 212 E 37th St, Savannah, 31401

Pooler location: 115 Canal St, Pooler, GA 31322

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

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves coming to The Jewel Conservatory Theatre in Rincon.

Magic is waiting for your family at the Jewel Conservatory Theatre this Spring. Come meet your favorite fairytale characters in this hilarious adaption of a beloved Grimm’s Brother classic. Snow White, the silly seven dwarves, and the evil Queen cannot wait to share this wonderful story with you.

Appropriate for theatregoers of ALL ages!
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Show Times are:

May 1st at 7PM
May 2nd at 11AM and 4PM

May 8th at 7PM
May 9th at 11AM and 4PM

Tickets are $5 for Children under 12. $10 for Adults.

Tickets can be bought online here or by phone at 912-257-0671. Details here. 

Stay connected with The Jewel Conservatory Theatre by liking it on Facebook here. 

The Jewel Conservatory Theatre,  226 Goshen Road, Building 500, Rincon, 31326 (912) 257-0671 email jewelconservatorytheatre@gmail.com,  www.jewelconservatory.com  The Jewel Conservatory Theatre is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Need to drop off your child for an hour so you can run errands?

Or just want a creative spot where you & your little artist can spend quality creative time  together?

Scribble Art Studio’s Pooler has been renovated making it the perfect environment to create some art with your cutie!

Scribble offers Open Studio hours in Pooler, Tues.-Fri. 12-4PM. The newly renovated studio offers fun art ideas, extended hours and drop-offs for parents.

No registration necessary. Just show up!

For drop-off: ages 4 & up.

4 & younger with caregiver.

Pooler location: 115 Canal St, Pooler, GA 31322

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

Registration is now open for Summer Art Camp at the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs studio.

Details here. 

June 1 – July 31, 2015
Full Day Camp @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios, 9 W. Henry St.

Ages: 6 – 12 years old (Has completed Kindergarten)
Times: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Fee: per child per session $150/$140 city resident

Session 1 – June 1 – 5 – Ages 6-12
Session 2 – June 9 – 13 – Ages 6-8
Session 3 – June 16 – 20 – Ages 9-12
Session 4 – June 23 – 27 – Ages 6-8
(No camp the week of June 30 – July 4)
Session 5 – July 7 – 11 – Ages 9-12
Session 6 – July 14 – 18 – Ages 6-8
Session 7 – July 21 – 25 – Ages 9-12
Session 8 – July 27 – 31 – Ages 6-8

Registration details here. 

Art classes & workshops @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios. 9 W. Henry St. (912) 651-6783 On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Savannah Dept. of Cultural Affairs is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Independent Learning Network 2015 SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS*

JUNE 2-25

COMMUNITY GARDEN DESIGN–$375.00, ages 12-16, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., TWR
Professional landscape designers will guide participants to devise programming, site analysis, schematics, and construction drawings for an actual landscape design project. Participants will be introduced to the role of aesthetics in design while navigating municipal requirements.

BRIDGE DESIGN–$375.00, ages 12-16, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., TWR
Engineering professionals will guide the process of designing a functional pedestrian bridge. Participants will encounter municipal requirements for pedestrian walkways, proper structural systems, appropriate building materials, use 3D modeling software, and build prototypes.

STEAM 1--$360.00, ages 11-13, 1p.m.-4p.m., TWR
The focus of the program is to expose participants to engineering and technology principles, encourage further interest in the fields, and demonstrate numerous ways that technology can be used to express creativity. Through a combination of web-based learning applications and hands-on projects,participants
will be introduced to scientific fields of study and their career paths.

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JUNE 2-JULY 9

YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR–$450.00, ages 12-16, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., TWR
The focus of this professional collaborative is to provide youth with an opportunity to explore real world business experiences toward entrepreneurial awareness and understanding. Participants will take a
product or service idea from acquisition/creation to marketing/sales. The program will encompass relevant business aspects such as concept development, marketing, licensing, and financial planning. This program will be held on-site at Savannah Mall.

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JUNE 30-JULY 23

COMMUNITY GARDEN INSTALLATION–$375.00, ages 12-16, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., TWR
Landscape professionals will guide the building/installation of an original garden concept. Participants will research garden requirements, planting practices, appropriate building materials, and proper building techniques. Relevant safety procedures and proper use/maintenance of equipment will be
emphasized.

BRIDGE BUILDING–$375.00, ages 12-16, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., TWR
Experienced building professionals will guide the construction a functional foot bridge from an original concept developed specifically for the project. Participants will navigate permit and regulatory processes relevant to this stage of the project, and promote the project to responsible parties.Pertinent safety procedures and proper use/maintenance of equipment will be emphasized.

STEAM 2–$360.00, ages 11-13, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., TWR
This program will focus on more advanced Tech topics including web design for mobile, Ruby on Rails
frameworks, and advanced engineering topics including Hydraulic Systems and Robotics. Students will use a combination of web-based and hands-on activities to create projects that will introduce and reinforce scientific concepts.

*Unless otherwise stated, all programs will be held at the ILN Resource Center

For more details about each program and to register, please visit www.iln-ga.org or 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.

The ILN resource center is located at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite #101. Hours are by appointment.

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. 

Free kids’ events @ Islands Library
50 Johnny Mercer Blvd.
Savannah, GA 21410
912-897-6233

Every Wednesday morning at 10:30 am @ Islands Library: Music & Movement: A fun and exciting program full of songs, stories, instruments, dancing and exercise! For ages 0-4.

Every Wednesday afternoon at 4 pm @ Islands Library: Dog Days: Practice your reading skills with the most patient and loving listeners: therapy dogs. For readers of all ages.

Every Thursday morning at 10:30 am @ Islands Library: Storytime: For ages 0-5.

Monday, April 20 at 3:30 pm  @ Islands Library: STEAM: Have fun with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. This month’s program is Color Chemistry. Ages 5 and older.

Friday, April 24 at 3:30 pm @ Islands Library: Poetry Picnic: Get a taste of different types of poetry, then try your hand at creating some of your own. Sorry, there won’t be any food at this picnic, but the poetry will be yummy. Ages 5 and older.

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Kids events @ other Live Oak Public Library branches

Homeschool Math Club
Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12 and their families are invited to this specially designed math program.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Tuesday, April 21, 1 p.m.
Thursday, April 23, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, April 28, 1 p.m.
Thursday, April 30, 1 p.m.

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Tee Off With TWIGS!
Saturday, May 30 at Bull Street Library
The Bull Street Library will be transformed into an 18-hole miniature golf course with a SUPERHEROES theme
Tee off in your favorite superhero costume, any time between:
10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Tickets available online NOW
Players must be age 4 and older. All foursomes must include at least one adult.
Cost is $10 per player. You may purchase your tickets online (see link) or simply register online and pay at the door.
Proceeds benefit Live Oak Public Libraries.

FOR THE COMPLETE LIST OF SPRING 2015 EVENTS @ LIVE OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY, CLICK HERE. 

More about ILN

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) in Savannah is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the academic excellence of home-based and other non-conventional learners.

ILN offers individualized educational plans for homeschoolers – academic levels 3-12, tutoring, monthly field trips and summer programs.

The ILN resource center is located at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite #101. Hours are by appointment.

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. 

Learn more about homeschooling in Savannah.

Come to an Open House at The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) in Savannah.
Monday, April 13th
10AM-Noon, 5-​­7​PM
Custom Educational Plans ∙ Career Readiness ∙ Parent Training ∙ Field Trips
7160 Hodgson Memorial Drive ​(Commonwealth Center)
912.355.7557 Learn more here. 

More about ILN

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) in Savannah is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the academic excellence of home-based and other non-conventional learners.

ILN offers individualized educational plans for homeschoolers – academic levels 3-12, tutoring, monthly field trips and summer programs.

The ILN resource center is located at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite #101. Hours are by appointment.

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. 

With school work at a standstill, summer is the perfect time to catch up or get ahead!

Mathnasium’s Summer Programs 2015 in Savannah, Whitemarsh Island, Pooler & Bluffton from May 26 through Aug. 16 are designed to prevent summer learning loss and will give your child the math skills needed to succeed in their upcoming school year.

Set your own flexible schedule. Use 15 to 24 hours anytime to suit you, and drop in on the days you choose.

Spread your visits through the summer, or complete in just a few weeks.

Enroll now in a Mathnasium summer program, so your kids can put their best foot forward in math well before classes begin.

Mathnasium will help you embark on your best school year yet.

Call today at (912) 898-3700 & see how Mathnasium can help your child learn to love math!

Four locations

Mathnasium of Savannah Islands
107 Charlotte Drive, (next to Polka Dots), Savannah GA 31410
(912) 898-3700

Mathnasium of Savannah Midtown
7400 Abercorn St suite 708 (next to TJ Maxx), Savannah GA 31406
(912) 355-5678

Mathnasium of Pooler
459 Pooler Pkwy, Pooler GA 31322
(912) 330-0666

Mathnasium of Bluffton
80 Baylor Dr, Suite 111, (near Publix off Buck Island Road), Bluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-MATH (6284)

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Give your kids a unique summer camp experience focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math @ Georgia Tech Savannah Science & Technology Summer Camps 2015.

Registration is open. Details here. 

Full STEAM Ahead
Savannah Summer Camp enriches and encourages STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) learning for your child. Geared toward rising pre-kindergartners in a special week as well as kindergardeners to middle school students, STEAM supports learning high-level science concepts in unique ways. By combining creativity with hands-on experiences and explorations, children learn more fully and deeply.

All students are welcome at Savannah Summer Camp, including underrepresented groups, girls, and students with learning differences.

Camps will begin June 1, 2015 and end July 31, 2015. A variety of themes are offered, with each week being a special and exclusive program.Full STEAM Ahead also provides opportunities for high school students to earn service hour credits through volunteer experiences as well as paid summer internships. High school and college students compete for these opportunities and will gain valuable leadership and learning experiences.

2015 SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS

Maker Camp – Marshpoint Elementary, Savannah
Starts: 06/01/2015

Mad Science 2.0 – Charles Ellis Montessori Academy, Savannah
Starts: 06/08/2015

Geek Week – STEM Academy, Savannah
Starts: 06/15/2015

Save The Planet! – Marshpoint Elementary, Savannah
Starts: 06/15/2015

Wild Blue Yonder – Windsor Forest Elementary, Savannah
Starts: 06/22/2015

Mad Science Week – Blanford Elementary, Rincon
Starts: 07/06/2015

Full STEAM Ahead – St. Andrews School, Wilmington Is.
Starts: 07/13/2015

Full STEAM Ahead Little Edition – St. Andrews School, Wilmington Is.
Starts: 07/13/2015

Wild Blue Yonder – Liberty Elementary, Midway
Starts: 07/20/2015

Mad Scientist Week – Liberty Elementary, Midway
Starts: 07/27/2015

CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE DETAILS AND REGISTER FOR CAMPS

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SouthernMamas.com regularly spotlights our favorite nearby daytrip spots to visit with kids outside of Savannah.

One of our favorite family daytrips from Savannah is Hilton Head Is.

Things to do with kids on Hilton Head Is. include:

1. Bicycling on Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island offers over 50 scenic miles of public bicycle pathways and nature trails. The hard-packed beaches are also popular for bicycling at low tide.

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2. Free family-friendly outdoor Gregg Russell concerts at Harbour Town, Sea Pines

A classic on Hilton Head Is. for almost four decades, Gregg Russell Concerts under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town happen regularly during summer (weather permitting) & periodically during spring. Details here. 

During Summer 2015, Gregg Russell will perform his free kid-friendly outdoor concerts:
8PM-9:30PM
May 22-24
May 27-29
May 31-August 28 (every night except Saturdays)
September 3-6

This family-oriented singer/storyteller performs sing-a-longs, ballads & silly songs with audience participation. Kids in the audience try to get Gregg to pick them to sing a song to the crowd, often using creative pick-me posters etc. Concerts are free; there’s a $6 gate fee per auto.

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3. Free petting farm at Lawton Stables in Sea Pines

The free animal farm includes a deer named Callie, goats, sheep, chickens, rabbits, turtles, cows and rabbits.  Kids can also pet a friendly retired Clydesdale, Harley, at the stables. Pony rides and horseback riding available for a fee. The animal farm is free; there’s a $6 Sea Pines gate fee per auto. More info here. 190 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island, 29928

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4. The wildflower garden & hiking trails in the free Sea Pines Forest Preserve

The 605-acre Sea Pines Forest Preserve includes easy trails to various points of interest including the 4,000-year-old Indian Shell Ring, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and a wildflower garden that’s amazing when in bloom. The walks range from 25 minutes to one hour. Bicycles are not permitted on the nature trails, so please park your bicycles at the locations provided. Open from sunrise to sunset. The Forest Preserve is free; there’s a $6 Sea Pines gate fee per auto. More info here.

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5. Free Sea Pines Trolley

Take the free Sea Pines Trolley to all your favorite Sea Pines locations during summer months & some holiday periods. This is a great way to entertain kids who are still thrilled by “bus rides etc”. The trolley offers an easy way to get around Sea Pines while giving you a scenic tour of a favorite family vacation resort. Schedule info here. Trolley rides are free; there’s a $6 Sea Pines gate fee per auto. *Perfect rainy day activity

For Summer 2015, the free trolleys will run May 22 – Sept 6.

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6. The Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum

18A Pope Ave
(843) 842-7645
Located just off Pope Avenue on the south end of the Island, this interactive museum provides a unique place for educational play between children and their parents, grandparents or caregivers. Little ones from infant to age 8 will be captivated by the fun filled play centers and engaging activities.

Summer 2015 Hours: The Sandbox be open Mon-Sat.: 10-5 June thru August, Sunday: Closed. For hours, click here.

May 2015
05/21/15 | Imagination Hour
05/25/15 | The Sandbox at Lawton Stables
05/28/15 | Imagination Hour
June 2015
06/04/15 | Imagination Hour
06/11/15 | Imagination Hour
06/17/15 | Parents Night Out (W)
06/18/15 | Parents Night Out (Th)
06/18/15 | Imagination Hour
06/24/15 | Parents Night Out (W)
06/25/15 | Parents Night Out (Th)
06/25/15 | Imagination Hour

July 2015
07/01/15 | Parents Night Out (W)
07/02/15 | Parents Night Out (Th)
07/02/15 | Imagination Hour
07/08/15 | Parents Night Out (W)
07/09/15 | Parents Night Out (Th)
07/09/15 | Imagination Hour
07/15/15 | Parents Night Out (W)
07/16/15 | Parents Night Out (Th)
07/16/15 | Imagination Hour
07/22/15 | Parents Night Out (W)
07/23/15 | Parents Night Out (Th)
07/23/15 | Imagination Hour
07/29/15 | Parents Night Out (W)
07/30/15 | Parents Night Out (Th)
07/30/15 | Imagination Hour

August 2015
08/05/15 | Parents Night Out (W)
08/06/15 | Parents Night Out (Th)
08/06/15 | Imagination Hour
08/13/15 | Imagination Hour
08/20/15 | Imagination Hour
08/27/15 | Imagination Hour

Details here. *Perfect rainy day activity

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7. Coastal Discovery Museum

70 Honey Horn Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Educational natural history and animal programs at a venue that includes salt marsh board walks, open fields, gardens, trails and a 1200 square foot butterfly habitat that is home to some 13 species of native butterflies to the Lowcountry. *Perfect rainy day activity.
More info here.

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8. Go to the beach at the newly redone Sea Pines Beach Club. 

Convenient access to the Surf Shop, restrooms, shower facilities & Surfside Market featuring to-go sandwiches, salads, snacks &  cold beverages. Details here. 87 North Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29928. The beach club is free; there’s a $6 Sea Pines gate fee per auto.

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9. Gregg Russell Playground at Harbour Town, Sea Pines

The Gregg Russell Playground at Harbour Town is one of the top playgrounds in our area. Fenced, somewhat shaded playground that includes a treehouse; swings; numerous slides; lots of climbing bars, jungle gym bars, monkey bars. Just outside the fenced-playground is a water fountain; picnic tables; bathrooms; and plenty of spots for lunch, drinks or coffee and of course, the famous Harbour Town lighthouse which is open to climb for a fee plus $6 Sea Pines gate fee per auto.  Harbour Town, Hilton Head, SC 29928

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10. FREE historical Stoney-Baynard Ruins, Sea Pines

The ruins of the old Baynard estate, the main house as well as attendant slave quarters, are permanently preserved within six-acre Baynard Ruins Park. The home was raided during the Civil War and Union forces made it their headquarters. Details here. The ruins are free; there’s a $6 Sea Pines gate fee per auto.

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For more kid-friendly daytrips/weekend getaways from Savannah, click here. 

U-pick strawberry season & limited u-pick blueberry season is underway @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Savannah.

Picking hours will be Monday-Thursday and Saturday from 9 am to 12 noon (Note there’s no berry picking on Fridays or Sundays).

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm offers fresh berry fruits for picking from the fields when in season. The harvest season is heavily weather dependent.

Call 912-921-5460 to learn the status of the field prior to arriving, as poor weather or large crowds may pick the field clean well before the 12 noon scheduled closing. The best time to pick is first thing in the morning at 9 am (as it is cooler, too).

No pets allowed in the fruit picking fields during your harvest. Children must be supervised to prevent plant trampling. You are responsible to pay for all fruits (ripe or unripe) picked during a visit.

More details here. 

COST: $2.50 per pound. Containers provided. Bring cash.

The gardens have picnic tables scattered around the grounds if you want to make a picnic out of your strawberry picking.

CGBG does NOT offer a picking service.

Stay updated about u-pick fields status by liking Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens on Facebook here. 

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah, 31419 (912) 921-5460, E-mail: coastal@uga.edu, www.coastalgeorgiabg.org

Spring Break Kids Cooking Camp
April 6-8, Ampersand (36 MLK Blvd., Savannah)
The Tummy Time Foods “Kids Can Cook” Camp is a 3-day camp that teaches kids ages 8-11 how to select and prepare healthier food options from scratch! Kids will learn basic cooking skills, knife skills, kitchen safety and more! Each day will focus on a different lesson and menu, and kids will dine on their own culinary creations! The cost is only $125 per child. To register, click here.

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Weekly Tiny Tots Play Dates

Tuesdays at 10:15-11:15am, Tom Triplett Park (Pooler) (NO POOLER PLAYDATE ON TUES. APRIL 7)
Thursdays at 11AM-Noon and 1-2pm, Savannah Children’s Museum (Savannah)

Join Tummy Time Foods for the most creative play date in town! Kids ages 5 and younger enjoy learning, singing and story time while making two seasonal food crafts—one to eat and one to keep. Cost is $10 per child.

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

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After-School Kids’ Cooking Classes on Whitemarsh Is.

UPDATE: No Cooking Class Thurs. April 9

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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Tiny Tots: Snacks… And A Movie!

Saturday, April 4, 12:00-2:00pm (Tater Bugs, 309 Hwy 80, Pooler)
Kids ages 5 and under will make delicious snacks while watching Mr. Peabody and Sherman! The cost is $12 per child and parents are free! Seating is limited. Advanced tickets are required and available here. 

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Family Freezer Meal Workshop
Saturday, April 25, 11am-1:30pm
Savannah State Farmer’s Market (701 Hwy 80, Savannah)
Get your family together (kids included!!) to make 5 delicious freezer-ready meals together! We provide the recipes, food, disposable bakeware… everything you need to leave with 5 meals ready for the freezer, oven, stove or crockpot! Participants will also assist in making an additional set of meals to donate to the Mommy Is In Treatment organization to benefit families going through Breast Cancer treatments.

April’s Menu:
Spicy Peach Chicken Sliders
Spinach-Filled Lasagna Rolls
Homemade Calzones with Assorted Fillings
Dessert: Mixed Berry Crisp
Breakfast: Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets with Assorted Add-ins
*Each meal serves 4-6 people.

The cost is $45 per family of 4 and includes 5 meals (3 meals, 1 breakfast and 1 dessert), recipes and cooking/reheating instructions and complete sets of disposable cookware for meals.

Advanced tickets are 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.

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

Attention Savannah area home-school students who are aspiring artists.

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) in Savannah wants your art.

ILN needs exceptional artwork to liven up its new resource center and to inspire learning. They’re inviting homeschoolers ages 9-21 to enhance their portfolio and showcase their creative talents by producing art that can be hung on a wall.

Artworks should communicate the joys of homeschooling and may include field trip experiences, academic successes, and overall homeschool ideas.

Each homeschooler may submit up to two (2) artworks. Artworks may be in any medium and size, and should not be framed or mounted. Selected artworks will be on permanent display in the center and will become the property of ILN.

Recognition for the selected artworks will include three (3) gift cards each ($50, $75, $100) for primary (ages 8-10), intermediate (ages 11-13), and secondary (ages 14-21) academic levels.

Submission Deadline and Location
Friday, April 3, 2015 by 12 noon
Independent Learning Network, Inc.
7160 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite 101
(participation forms available at www.iln-ga.org)

Exhibition & Open House
Monday, April 13, 2015
3 p.m.-7 p.m.

This event is supported by a Junior League “Done in a Day” project grant

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) in Savannah is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the academic excellence of home-based and other non-conventional learners.

ILN offers individualized educational plans for homeschoolers – academic levels 3-12, tutoring, monthly field trips and summer programs.

The ILN resource center is located at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite #101. Hours are by appointment.

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. 

UPDATE: SEASON STARTS APRIL 6 2015.

You-Pick Strawberries @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Savannah

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm continues to offer fresh berry fruits for picking from the fields when in season. The harvest season is heavily weather dependent. None of the 2015 berry-picking fields have opened yet.

Look at the chart below. Call 912-921-5460 to learn the status of the field prior to arriving, as poor weather or large crowds may pick the field clean well before the 12 noon scheduled closing. The best time to pick is first thing in the morning at 9 am (as it is cooler, too).

No pets allowed in the fruit picking fields during your harvest. Children must be supervised to prevent plant trampling. You are responsible to pay for all fruits (ripe or unripe) picked during a visit.

More details here. 

COST: $2.50 per pound. Containers provided. Bring cash.

The gardens have picnic tables scattered around the grounds if you want to make a picnic out of your strawberry picking.

CGBG does NOT offer a picking service.

Stay updated about u-pick fields status by liking Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens on Facebook here. 

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20th Annual Supper in the Strawberry Patch @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Welcome Presentation 4:30 pm
Meal 5-7 pm
$30 adults
$15 children ages 5-12
children ages 4 & younger free
Details here.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Coastal Gardens, the 20th anniversary Sunday Supper showcases the prized springtime fruit: the strawberry! This informal, traditional supper is held at our Lakeside Pavilion featuring the first of CGBG’s strawberry harvest for the evening’s dessert!

In honor of the twentieth year, a 20-item Silent Auction table will be offered during the event as an additional fundraiser. Visit the Garden Gift Shop in the Andrews Visitor and Education Center and our historic artifacts in the Bamboo Museum on this evening as well.

RSVPs strongly recommended. Call the office at (912) 921-5460. Details here. 

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah, 31419 (912) 921-5460, E-mail: coastal@uga.edu, www.coastalgeorgiabg.org

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves coming to The Jewel Conservatory Theatre in Rincon.

Magic is waiting for your family at the Jewel Conservatory Theatre this Spring. Come meet your favorite fairytale characters in this hilarious adaption of a beloved Grimm’s Brother classic. Snow White, the silly seven dwarves, and the evil Queen cannot wait to share this wonderful story with you.

Appropriate for theatregoers of ALL ages!
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Show Times are:

May 1st at 7PM
May 2nd at 11AM and 4PM

May 8th at 7PM
May 9th at 11AM and 4PM

Tickets are $5 for Children under 12. $10 for Adults.

Tickets can be bought online here or by phone at 912-257-0671. Details here. 

Stay connected with The Jewel Conservatory Theatre by liking it on Facebook here. 

The Jewel Conservatory Theatre,  226 Goshen Road, Building 500, Rincon, 31326 (912) 257-0671 email jewelconservatorytheatre@gmail.com,  www.jewelconservatory.com  The Jewel Conservatory Theatre is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Monthly Musical Playdate for ages 0-7, March 25

Join Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 KEYS PIANO next Wednesday, March 25 at 10 AM for its monthly musical play date. Theme is “A Trip to the Zoo!” Playdates are open for children ages 0 to 7.

Admission includes a Kindermusik class, and instrument, Kindermusik music songs, and a $10 coupon for a future class.

Cost is $15 per child, with siblings only $5.

Enroll today because spaces are limited and once we reach our maximum, the playdate is close! Enroll online at www.88keysga.com or by calling 912-988-KEYS (5397).

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.”

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