Kindermusik in Savannah’s new June themes begin on June 9!

Join Kindermusik for “PEEKABOO!” for 0’s and 1’s on Mondays at 9:30am, and “RHYME AROUND TOWN” for 2’s and 3’s on Mondays at 10:20am. Classes include at home materials to extend your in-class learning throughout the week!

Also, Monday, June 2 is FREE DEMO DAY at Kindermusik – visit the website by clicking here then click on the Kindermusik tab to enroll for this day of FREE DEMO CLASSES!!

Attention parents of children with special needs

Also, don’t forget that May 30 is the deadline to apply for Kindermusik’s June scholarship for special needs. One special needs child will be awarded an entire free month of Kindermusik classes with 88 Keys Piano. For a scholarship application, please email music@88keysga.com or call 912.988.KEYS (5397).

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

Take part in Live Oak Public Libraries Summer Reading Program June 1-Aug. 16. For ages 0-18.

Visit any Live Oak Public Libraries Branch and pick up your “Fizz Boom Read!” reading log or download one from www.liveoakpl.org. To qualify for all the great prizes, you’ll need to register online on the library’s “Discovery Lab” web page.

At the library’s Discovery Lab site, kids can also share reviews of your favorite books, see what others are reading for the summer, make a wish list, and keep track of what you’ve read. For reading, you earn coupons for various local treats and activities; a coupon good for a free book at Barnes & Noble; and chances to win this year’s grand prize is a $500 spending spree at Savannah Mall.

Details here.

FREE PERFORMANCES, PROGRAMS

The summer reading program includes oodles of free performances & programs for kids at various library branches throughout the summer. Programs include free Huck Finn performances by Savannah Stage Company; free Mad Science Experiment; free Fiddlin’ Dan shows; free Circus King shows; free Legend of King Arthur performances; free The Magic Man shows & Chad Crews Magic shows; free Cartooning & Drawing with “The Library Dragon” illustrator Michael P. White. Details on those shows & many more here.

The reopening of Cougar Crossing at Oatland Island Wildlife Center , Savannah, will be this Saturday, May 31, 2014.

The exhibit area will offer a new, enhanced viewing area allowing for ground level, close-up views of the cougars.

In addition to the enhanced viewing area, Oatland Island Wildlife Center staff are pleased to introduce Shanti, a recent addition to Oatland’s family.

Cougar Crossing will be open to the public starting Saturday May 31 during regular operating hours.

Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Road, Savannah, 31410 tel: (912) 395-1212
http://www.oatlandisland.org

Planning an easy getaway to Hilton Head Is. this summer? Be sure to check out all that The Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. has to offer – including summer camps for ages 3-10.

2014 Summer Camp Information at the Sandbox Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is.

(please call 843-842-7645 to reserve your spot)
Dates
July 1 -July 31, 2014
Description
Children will enjoy supervised play time in the Museum, fun activities s theme,educational activities that
stimulate their senses during the summer, messy fun outside as well air conditioned play inside. (In the event of rain, extended pre-planned activities/crafts will take place inside)

Summer Camps
Weekly and Daily Pricing

Weekly 8:30-11:30am/Monday-Friday
Member $125
Non Member $160

Week of July 1st (no camp on July 4th) and July 23rd
(no camp on July 23rd, “Christmas in July event)
Member $100
Non Member $128
Daily 8:30-11:30am
Member $30
Non Member $40

Camp Details
• Ages 3-10
• Morning Camp is 8:30am-11:30am
• Held Monday-Friday with the exception of the week of
July 4th and July 23rd (no camp July 4th (Friday) or July 23rd (Wednesday) due to “Christmas in July” special event)
• Children will be supervised according to a 1:5 ratio of Coordinator to children
• Everyone goes home with at least one completed project/craft

Camp Guidelines
• The Sandbox will provide a mid morning snack
• All children attending camp must be potty trained and demonstrate full independence in the bathroom
• Registration and full payment required to hold your camp spot
• Cancellations made outside of 48 hours will receive full refund less
$5 processing fee, within 48 hours will receive refund less 25%

HOURS & REGULAR ADMISSIONS TO THE SANDBOX

Tues-Sat: 10-5 September thru March, May
Mon-Sat.: 10-5 April, June thru August
Sunday: Closed.

OPEN MONDAY, MAY 26, MEMORIAL DAY, 10-5

Membership Unlimited Family Pass Membership: $75 year
A great saving if your family visits the museum 3+ times a year.
Grandparents Membership: $75 year
Applies to all grandchildren.

Day Rates: Adults: $6.00
Seniors (65+): $5.00
Active Military: $5.00
Groups of 10 plus*: $5.00
Children (1+): $6.00
(0-12 Months): Free
Members: Free
* Must be one payment for groups. Special discounted rates cannot combined with other discounts. Come Play at The Sandbox and browse our little gift shop and snack bar.

Details here.

Stay connected by liking The Sandbox on Facebook here.

The Sandbox, An Interactive Children’s Museum, www.thesandbox.org, 18A Pope Ave. (located behind St. Andrew’s By the Sea Methodist Church), Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, Tel: 843-842-7645 email:crinehart@thesandbox.org The Sandbox is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Attention families of children ages 3 and under:  Do you have a day off on the Monday, the 26th of May?

Start your day by coming for a free visit with your child to Kindermusik with 88 KEYS PIANO!

All new families are welcome to a free trial class- 0’s and 1’s meet at 9:30am and 2’s and 3’s meet at 10:20am.

Come experience Kindermusik….where a good beginning never ends. Call 88 KEYS PIANO for more info at 912.988.KEYS or visit www.88keysga.com.

FREE CLASSES FOR CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

88 KEYS PIANO is offering a FREE SCHOLARSHIP for the month of June to attend Kindermusik classes. May 30 is the deadline to apply.

One winner will be selected for this scholarship for a child with special needs, which includes TOTALLY free tuition and materials for June’s classes. If you have or know a child with special needs that you think would benefit from Kindermusik classes, please email music@88keysga.com and ask for a scholarship application. Deadline: Friday, May 30. Child must be ages 0-3 and must be able to attend classes on Mondays beginning June 9. Any special needs will be considered (learning, hearing, physical disability, etc.).

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

You’re invited to take part in the Parent Junior Golf Tournament @ The Club at Savannah Harbor , 8 AM Sat. July 12. This event is open to the public. To sign up, contact 912.201.2240 or email paul.killgallon@westin.com

Stay connected & informed about the club’s family-friendly events by liking The Club at Savannah Harbor on Facebook here.

FREE golf during July 2014

The Club at Savannah Harbor offers FREE 30-minute golf clinics for families during July 2014, which is family golf month. Details here. 

Contact Paul Killgallon for more information at 912.201.2240, email paul.killgallon@westin.com

The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is., 2 Resort Drive, Savannah, 31421, 912.201.2240, email Golf.savannah@westin.com https://www.facebook.com/TheClubAtSavannahHarbor, www.theclubatsavannahharbor.com   The Club at Savannah Harbor is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

When visiting Hilton Head Is., be sure to check out The Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is.

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.

Details here.

Bring your kids to The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is., a museum that  offers quality educational and family-oriented play centers and programs. The Sandbox provides a stimulating, progressive setting for children and their caregivers to play and learn together.

Regular weekly event: Imagination Hour. Enjoy  an hour of fun story time every Thursday followed by a craft project. Program is included with cost of admission to museum. First-come, first-serve, so sign up when checking in at front desk. 10:30am-11:30am. More info by clicking here. 

Admission rates & deals

Day Rates: Adults: $6; Seniors (65+): $5; Active Military: $5; Groups of 10 plus*: $5; Children (1+): $6
(0-12 Months): Free; Members: Free

Saturday Stimulus for Locals: Locals can come play on Saturdays at The Sandbox for only $5 per person (under 1 free). A driver’s license with a “299” zip code must be presented when registering.

Membership benefits: $75 Membership Includes: 20% discount on birthday parties. Discounts on Parent’s Night Out, and our signature events. Refer a member and receive a $10 gift certificate at The Sandbox gift shop.

Stay connected by liking The Sandbox on Facebook here.

HOURS & ADMISSION TO THE SANDBOX

Tues-Sat: 10-5 September thru March, May
Mon-Sat.: 10-5 April, June thru August
Sunday: Closed (Open on Sundays during July 2014)

Stay connected by liking The Sandbox on Facebook here.

The Sandbox, An Interactive Children’s Museum, www.thesandbox.org, 18A Pope Ave. (located behind St. Andrew’s By the Sea Methodist Church), Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, Tel: 843-842-7645 email:crinehart@thesandbox.org The Sandbox is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Interested in joining STORM Soccer Academy in Savannah or Hilton Head Is.? Please contact specific director below for information regarding tryouts. All tryout details are located below.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the Storm Soccer Academy after confirmation from Program Director.

•Evan Parker – Savannah Area Based Players
EvanParker@StormSoccerAcademy.com
•Dan Waymont – Hilton Head Area Based Players
DanWaymont@StormSoccerAcademy.com

Savannah Based Teams Academy

If you are trying out for a SAVANNAH BASED TEAM you must attend those Savannah tryouts at Brooks Complex.
If you are trying out for a HILTON HEAD BASED TEAM you must attend those HH tryouts at Barker Field.
*Storm coaches highly encourage rising 03’s (U11 Fall 2014) to tryout for the most competitive Savannah based team.
*Starting at U11 Storm’s Savannah based teams are comprised of players from the Savannah, Richmond Hill, Hilton Head, Bluffton, and Statesboro areas competing at the highest level possible.
*Hilton Head based teams train in Hilton Head and are comprised mostly of local HH players that don’t travel to Savannah for training and play in the South Carolina State League.
At U8 & U9 & U10, Storm encourages families to play locally.

Storm Academy & Sweet Feet Academy, http://stormsocceracademy.com/, email bradnein@stormsocceracademy.com, (912) 257-3989, On Facebook here.  Storm Academy & Sweet Feet Academy are SouthernMamas.com advertisers

Bug Fest @ Savannah Children’s Museum!

Come out and meet native insects and other animals and learn about their importance in our ecosystem. Fun engaging activities for families include bug goggles, a pollination game and more!

Highlights include:
Burton 4-H Center will bring some wonderful native animals from 2pm-4pm on May 26th
Scribble Art Studio will join Bug Fest 2014 on May 25th from noon-2pm. Come make some fantastically ‘Buggy’ creations.
Raffle to win a $200 Savannah Bee Co. gift basket

Where: Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Road, Savannah, GA. 31401

When: May 24th 10 AM-4 PM, May 25th 11 AM-4 PM, May 26th 10 AM-4 PM

Pricing: Regular admission pricing applies

Event details here.

Coming soon to Savannah Children’s Museum

Summer Hours begin June 1 through Aug. 30 2014: Savannah Children’s Museum’s Summer Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday-Saturday: 9am-2pm

Savannah Children’s Museum’s 2nd Birthday Bash is June 7. Details coming soon here.

Summer Camps begin June 16. Info on Savannah Children’s Museum’s summer camps here

Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Road, Savannah 31401, tel: (912) 651-4292 email info@savannahchildrensmuseum.org  www.savannahchildrensmuseum.org Savannah Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Coming May 30-June 15
Shrek the Musical
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM, Saturdays and Sundays at 3 PM. Tickets are on sale now. Details here.

Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 E. Victory Dr. Savannah, 31404 (912) 238-9015, www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org

Celebrate Fourth of July with Pop Goes The Sandbox! at the Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is.

Friday, July 4th
10:00am-5:00pm
Fun games and activities, decorate (and eat!) cookies, fun arts & crafts,

Members: FREE with your current membership
Adults and Children $6, Children up to 12 months Free!
(Seniors, Active Military $5)

Details here.

Stay connected by liking The Sandbox on Facebook here.

The Sandbox, An Interactive Children’s Museum, www.thesandbox.org, 18A Pope Ave. (located behind St. Andrew’s By the Sea Methodist Church), Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, Tel: 843-842-7645 email:crinehart@thesandbox.org The Sandbox is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Georgia Tech-Savannah has created a unique, hands-on summer camp experience that will increase your child’s curiosity about the world and how it works. Themes for this year include Camp Rock, Wild Blue Yonder, Mad Scientist Week, and It’s Electric! Campers will learn science at high levels through a variety of challenging, problem solving activities, including art, songs, games, and projects.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Each week has unique fun learning for your child, plus computers are part of our all our camps and curriculum. Come experience what it means to go Full STEAM ahead!

It’s Electric!
Location: Charles Ellis Montessori School
Grades: Rising K thru 5th
June 2-6, 2014
$135 / week
REGISTER HERE

Wild Blue Yonder
Location: May Howard Elementary
Grades: Rising K thru 5th
June 9-13, 2014
$135 / Week
REGISTER HERE

Camp Rock
Location: Jacob G. Smith Elementary
Grades: Rising K thru 5th
June 16-20, 2014
$135 /Week
REGISTER HERE

Wild Blue Yonder
Location: Charles Ellis Montessori School
Grades: Rising K thru 5th
June 16-20, 2014
$135 / Week
REGISTER HERE

Mad Scientist Week
Location: May Howard Elementary
Grades: Rising K thru 5th
June 23-27, 2014
$135 /Week
REGISTER HERE

It’s Electric!
Location: Jacob G. Smith Elementary
Grades: Rising K thru 5th
July 21-25, 2014
$135 /Week
REGISTER HERE

Mad Scientist Week – GIRLS ONLY
Location: Coastal Middle School
Grades: Rising 6th thru 8th
July 21-25, 2014
$134 / Week
REGISTER HERE

Mad Scientist Week
Location: Coastal Middle School
Grades: Rising 6th thru 8th
July 21-25, 2014
$135 / Week
REGISTER HERE

For more information, click here. Registration is open.

FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA SUMMER CAMPS 2014, CLICK HERE.

Kindermusik Savannah announces their May play date: “Trains, Brains and Musical Strains”!

This event will be Monday, May 19th at 11:10am and is open to ages 0-7. Cost: $15 per child and includes the class, an instrument, a download card for 10 Kindermusik songs, and a bonus gift at the end of class. Siblings are only $5!

For more info or to enroll, visit www.88keysga.com (click on the Kindermusik tab) or call 912-988-KEYS (5397). Spaces are limited.

Attention parents of special needs children: Kindermusik is awarding one full scholarship for June Kindermusik classes to one special needs child. For more info or to apply, please email music@88keysga.com

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

Don’t miss the FREE summer family stargazing event @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens (formerly called The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens ) in Savannah: Gazing in the Garden!

The Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens in conjunction with the Oglethorpe Astronomical Association invite you to a night of stargazing in the Garden. Saturday June 7 2014 dusk to 10 PM. Telescopes will be set up for observation, but you are welcome to bring your own. Free & open to the public.

Before the star-gazing, you’re also invited to a free showing of a classic 1950s sci-fi movie in the Annex. Be prepared for less-than-ideal acting and effects in the movie, but know telescope views of the rising moon and stars await you on the Great Lawn.

Once the sun sets at 8:28 PM, join the group on the Great Lawn to gaze upward with the help of telescopes set up by the Association.  Feel free to bring a lawn chair. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited

Free and open to the public. This is a great family event! More details here.

Here’s a list of children’s books on astronomy:

“Night Sky Atlas” by Robin Seagell
“Astronomy” by Kristen Lippincott
“Black Holes & Other Space Oddities” by Alex Barnett
“Space” by Simon Holland
“The Solar System: An A-Z Guide” by Christina Wilsdon
“Cosmic Light Shows” by Bobbie Kalman & April Fast
“Find the Constellations” by H.A. Rey
“The Stars: A New Way to See Them” by H.A. Rey

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens (Formerly The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens), 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah, GA. 31419. Please enter the gate on US Hwy. 17. Please call 912-921-5460 for information, http://bamboo.caes.uga.edu/, On Facebook here

(Note: “Night Skies – Telescopes at the Tybee Pier and Pavilion” are hosted on the second Friday of each month by the Oglethorpe Astronomical Association at sunset. View the night sky through high-powered telescopes, weather permitting. Free. (912) 401-8634 or e-mail oaadir@kwbell.net.)

Join the Savannah Children’s Choir for “When I Rise Up”, the 2014 Spring Concert and Tribute to Graduates.

The concert will be Sunday, May 18 at 4 p.m. at Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 E. Henry St. The box office opens at 3 p.m. and seating begins at 3:30.

General admission tickets will be available at the door, $10 for adults, $5 for students. VIP and Reserved seating is available until May 16 at the choir’s website, www.savannahchoir.org.

The concert features a broad range of repertoire the children have been working on all year, and special numbers the choir will take on tour to Charleston, SC and Vienna and Prague. The concert will also offer a tribute to the choir’s graduating 8th graders.

Join the SCC for this family-friendly musical afternoon!

Kindermusik May themes are under way in Savannah, but it’s not too late to join in the musical fun!

Ages 0’s and 1’s: Meet at 9:30am on Mondays for “MAMA GOOSE” to celebrate the joys, rhymes and rhythms of all your favorite nursery rhymes.

Ages: 2’s and 3’s: Meet at 10:20am on Mondays for “Colors and Shapes on the Farm”.

Ongoing online registration is available ANYTIME from www.88keysga.com (click on the Kindermusik tab) or call 912.988.KEYS (5397).

May 19 Playdate

There’s still room for you at Kindermusik’s May playdate: May 19, 11:10am. Playdate is open to children ages 0-7 Theme will be “Trains, Brains and Musical Strains” and will be centered around a train theme. ALL ABOARD!

FREE CLASSES FOR CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

88 KEYS PIANO is offering a FREE SCHOLARSHIP for the month of June to attend Kindermusik classes.

One winner will be selected for this scholarship for a child with special needs, which includes TOTALLY free tuition and materials for June’s classes. If you have or know a child with special needs that you think would benefit from Kindermusik classes, please email music@88keysga.com and ask for a scholarship application. Deadline: Friday, May 30. Child must be ages 0-3 and must be able to attend classes on Mondays beginning June 9. Any special needs will be considered (learning, hearing, physical disability, etc.).

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

Fight summer boredom by learning a new instrument!

Take advantage of the extra time during the summer and sign up for piano/violin lessons! Space is limited so reserve your slot today!

Contact Lydia Rabon at LydiaAsmith1@gmail.com or (843)819-5022.

Learn more by “liking” Music Lessons by Lydia on Facebook here.

With over ten years of teaching experience, Lydia has a passion for seeing students succeed in music. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from Charleston Southern University. Experience coupled with knowledge makes her the best fit for your child’s needs!

Music is a wonderful tool in a child’s development. It provides a creative outlet while addressing other goal areas such as fine motor skills.

Enroll your children in piano/violin lessons today. Lessons are given out of her home in downtown Savannah. Ages 3 and up.

Call or email today to schedule a lesson: LydiaAsmith1@gmail.com or (843)819-5022.

30 minute lessons: $25
45 minute lessons: $38

Lydia Rabon, MT-BC, Board Certified Music Therapist, Piano/Violin Instructor, (843) 819-5022, email LydiaAsmith1@gmail.com On Facebook here. Lydia Rabon is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Celebrate Memorial Day with a reflection on American battles, touring historic sites.

Below are Georgia forts, museums and battlefields near Savannah. For directions and admission fees, visit GeorgiaStateParks.org.

·Fort King George State Historic Site, Darien
From 1721 until 1736, this fort was the southern outpost of the British empire in North America. Climb into the reconstructed cypress blockhouse, explore the palisaded earthen fort and tabby ruins, tour the museum. Be sure to hike the pretty nature trail following the river and marsh. For those wishing to take a mini staycation while in the area, campsites and cabins are nearby at Fort McAllister and Skidaway Island state parks.

·Fort Morris State Historic Site, Midway
This earthen fort on the Medway River protected Georgia against the British in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. A museum describes the colonial port of Sunbury, and a nature trail and picnic sites are available. For a holiday getaway, cabins and campsites are found nearby at Fort McAllister and Skidaway Island state parks.

·Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill
This beautiful park south of Savannah marked the end of General Sherman’s March to the Sea and is the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. On Saturday, May 24, watch a program about Civil War soldiers, as well as musket and cannon firings. Nestled among giant live oaks and Spanish moss, this park is also a great place for camping, hiking, fishing and boating. Cabins overlook the forest and marsh.

Kids can earn a limited edition Civil War badge. Details here.

Georgia State Park now offers gift cards. Think perfect gift for golfers, hikers, anglers, campers, history buffs or anyone who enjoys being outdoors. Details here.

Experienced musician Ira Miller in Savannah is accepting new students starting June 10th!

Offering lessons drums (beginner and intermediate), guitar (beginner), and ear training and basic theory.

Ira’s approach is more than just playing the instrument. It’s about connecting with music through various exercises and methods such as listening to samples of various styles or learning rhythms by clapping to different beats.

Ira Miller has over 5 years teaching experience and has a received a BFA in Music from the California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, CA.

Accepting students ages 8 and up. $25/half hour & $45/hour.

Please visit www.iradmillermusic.com  to hear sound clips of Ira’s performances to get a better idea of his playing background.

Ira Miller, email irdami@me.com , tel. 323-206-8943, www.iradmillermusic.com Ira Miller is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Scribble Art Studio is back with a new line-up of Blick Art Materials – Savannah Saturday Workshops starting this Sat. May 3 @ Dick Blick Savannah, 318 E. Broughton St. Savannah, 31401. For ages 6 & older.  1-2:30 PM. Cost: $25.

See a complete list of workshops available here.

Last minute or same day sign ups please call 912-713-7376 to ensure workshop availability!

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

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

New Kindermusik May themes begin next week, May 5th in Savannah.

Babies newborns through age 2 will be doing “Mama Goose” at 9:30am and toddlers ages 2 and 3 will be doing “Colors and Shapes on the Farm” at 10:20am! All classes meet on Mondays.

Online enrollment is available anytime from www.88keysga.com then clicking on the Kindermusik tab or by calling 912-988-KEYS (5397). Kindermusik also offers sibling discounts.

Also, join Kindermusik for their May play date: “Brains, Trains and Musical Strains” which will be all about trains on Monday, May 19th at 11:10am!

Baby Scholarship

Lastly, Kindermusik announces its special needs baby scholarship for the month of June! One winner will receive a month of FREE Kindermusik classes in June! If you have a child that you think may be eligible for this scholarship, please email music@88keysga.com and request a scholarship application. Your child must be ages 0-3 and be available to attend Kindermusik on Mondays starting June 9.

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

 Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah is located in the former Central of Georgia Roundhouse and Repair Shops Complex at Savannah.

GSRM offers daily tours, student programming, private tour and event bookings, and more!

The repair shops complex that houses Georgia State Railroad Museum is recognized as the largest collection of Antebellum railroad structures in the United States.

The historic railroad structures at the Georgia State Railroad Museum site include a partial Roundhouse with operating turntable, partial Machine Shop, Tender Frame Shop, Blacksmith Shop, Boiler House, Storehouse & Print Shop, Lumber and Planing Sheds, Coach and Paint Shops, and a partial Carpentry Shop which now houses Savannah Children’s Museum. Many of these structures are open for visitors to explore.

Georgia State Railroad Museum
655 Louisville Road
Savannah, GA. 31401
More details including admission costs by clicking here.

Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Rd, Savannah,31401 Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

OLD FORT JACKSON’S 206th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Old Fort Jackson
1 Fort Jackson Road
Savannah, GA 31404
May 17, 2014
Hours: 10am-4pm
Regular admission pricing applies

Join in celebrating Old Fort Jackson’s birthday. There will be a dress up station where kids can wear historic outfits as well as an exciting 3 person slingshot activity.

Savannah Children’s Museum will be there too with their big blue blocks!

Singing Happy Birthday and cupcakes will be at 3:30pm and, to end the festivities, staff will fire the 32 pound cannon.

For hours & admission costs, click here.

Coastal Heritage Society manages Old Fort Jackson, a historic fort located on the Savannah River three miles east of downtown Savannah, www.chsgeorgia.org/, Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser