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

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.

Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, GA 31401, www.savannahchildrensmuseum.org, 912.651.6823 Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 Keys Piano announces a FREE DEMO DAY for children ages 0-4 Monday, June 29.

If you’ve always wondered what we do in a Kindermusik class, and how your baby or toddler can benefit, while spending some wonderful, quality time with YOU, come visit Kindermusik in Savannah on Monday.

Babies ages 0-2 meet at 9:20am, and toddlers ages 2-3 meet at 10:15am.

Any questions? Call 912.988.KEYS or email music@88keysga.com for more info!

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

Stroller Strong Moms Savannah invites you to a Healthy Kids Cooking Workshop after their workout class in Forsyth Park on Monday June 29 2015.

The stroller fitness workout group will have the workshop at 10:30AM, immediately after the 9:30AM Monday workout. Newcomers are welcome & the first class is free. 

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Stroller Strong Moms offers stroller workout classes in Savannah, Richmond Hill,  Pooler where you can get a rigorous workout with your child in tow.

See the complete class schedule here. 

Stroller Strong Moms Savannah also offers a (well-deserved) Moms & Dads’ Night Out, race of the month & playdates.

Weekly classes

Stroller Strong Moms Savannah at Forsyth Park, Savannah
9:30AM Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
1st visit free. From $7 per visit with 10 Class Pass pass

Stroller Strong Moms class at JF Gregory Park, Richmond Hill.
9:30AM Tuesdays & Thursdays
1st visit free. From $7 per visit with 10 Class Pass pass

Stroller Strong Moms class at Tom Triplett Park, Pooler.
9:30AM Tuesdays & Thursdays
1st visit free. From $7 per visit with 10 Class Pass pass

For more information, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com

Stroller Strong Moms, 12 East Park Ave. Savannah, 31401, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com On Facebook here. On Twitter here, www.strollerstrongmoms.com/wp/  Stroller Strong Moms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Splash Fest is back @ Savannah Children’s Museum.

Beat the heat and come to the the splash-iest day of the year. Speed down a slip and slide, make a splash in one of the sensory pools, go wild in a sopping sponge war, dive into water science and much more.

Spray, splash and soak up all the fun at Savannah Children’s Museum’s 4th annual Splash Fest!

Saturday, July 25th from 9am to 2pm at Savannah Children’s Museum.
Cost: $10 per person, free for all CHS members.

More details here.

Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, GA 31401, www.savannahchildrensmuseum.org, 912.651.6823, info@savannahchildrensmuseum.org, Coastal Heritage Society 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. 

Join Massie Heritage Center in Savannah on Saturday, July 11 2015 for their 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 on 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.

Massie Girl Scout Days @ Massie Heritage Center, Savannah

207 E. Gordon Street
Savannah, Georgia 31401
912-395-5070
Saturday, July 11 2015
9AM-Noon
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 6 2015
COST: $15 per participant/ leaders are free

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

Southland Therapy Services Inc. in Savannah broadens the lives of children through caring and therapeutic services.

Services offered for children include: Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT) & Speech Therapy (ST).

Southland Therapy currently offers therapy services conducted in a natural environment setting throughout South Carolina and Southern Georgia. Currently, their clinic based therapy services are only offered in Savannah at this time.

Southland therapists are experienced in the treatment of expressive and receptive language disorders, articulation disorders, apraxia of speech, autism spectrum disorders, cognitive delays, sensory processing disorder, learning disabilities, ADD and ADHD, torticollis and traumatic brain injury just to name a few. Learn more about Southland’s team of therapists by clicking here.

Southland Therapy is a Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) provider in the state of Georgia and a BabyNet Provider in South Carolina.

New Tumble Tykes session starts on June 19 @ Southland Therapy Services. 

Call 912-335-2269 or email tumbletykes@southlandtherapy.com for more details.

Fun Frogs for ages 3-4 on Fridays at 10AM and Bouncing Bunnies ages 2-3 on Saturdays at 9AM.

Tumbling classes are open to all children.

Southland Therapy Services Inc, 1000 Eisenhower Dr Suite H, Savannah, 912-335-1650 | 843-501-1816 | 803-398-1881, www.southlandtherapy.com Southland Therapy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Summer Kids’ Cooking Camps
Tummy Time Foods is turning up the heat this summer with two Kids’ Cooking Camps. These 3-day camps teach kids ages 7 and up how to select and prepare healthier food options from scratch. Kids will learn the importance of healthy nutrition, 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 camp ends with a Closing Reception featuring refreshments prepared by camp participants. Participants will also receive a Certificate of Completion to commemorate their experience.

Kids’ Cooking Camp
Session 1: Summer Sensations!
June 30-July 2, 2015

For the daily camp schedule, click here. 

Camp Tuition
Cost of the 3-day camp: $125 per child. Parents will receive a discount for registering multiple children. Tuition includes all ingredients, supplies and materials needed to create delicious, healthy kid-friendly recipes. Kids also enjoy interactive nutrition lessons and receive an exciting kit of their very own cooking utensils and a special gift to use during camp and keep.

Seating is limited. Advanced tickets are required and available here.

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Summer Food & Fun Workshops

Tuesdays in July at Tom Triplett Park (Pooler)

12:15-1:15pm

Join us 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 and up!

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, June 20, 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

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

There are several opportunities for kids to golf for free during June 2015 @ The Club at Savannah Harbor on Hutchinson Island. These deals are open to the public. You don’t have to be a club member to partake.

Free Sunday afternoon golf for kids

Juniors 18 and younger can play golf for free with their parent and use free Callaway rentals after 2PM on Sundays during June @ The Club at Savannah Harbor.

Every Sunday afternoon in June after 2 pm, come out & play 9 holes with your family. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend time outdoors with the entire family. All parents will just pay a $15 fee for nine holes with accompanied juniors. All juniors 18 and younger are free! Complimentary Callaway rentals are available for all juniors during the month of June.

June is Women’s Golf Month @ The Club at Savannah Harbor

You’re invited to women’s golf clinics on Thursday, June 11 and 25, 5-6pm. $20 for adults & juniors are free.

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

The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is., 2 Resort Drive, Savannah, 31421, 912.201.2240, email Golf.savannah@westin.com  On Facebook here , www.theclubatsavannahharbor.com The Club at Savannah Harbor is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Create the perfect Father’s Day present and spend some creative quality time with your child.

Come to the Family Workshop, Bear Family Self Portraits, Sat. June 20, 1-2:30PM @ Scribble Art Studio, 212 E 37th St, Savannah, 31401. Cost: $15 per person. Organized by Scribble Art Studio & Blick Art Materials Savannah.

In honor of Father’s Day Blick Art Supplies is offering 1/2 off Bear Family Self Portraits.

You will create adorable bear portraits to treasure forever. Each family member will recreate themselves as Mama, Papa, Sister, Brother or Baby Bear.

To register your little artist, call 912-713-7376 or click here. Pre-registration required.

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

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

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 announces its June monthly musical playdate: “Music and Motion at the Ocean!”

Playdate will be Wednesday, June 17 at 10am and again on Saturday, June 20 at 10am.

Playdates are open for ages 0-7 and all participants receive an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs and a bonus gift at the end of class. Cost is $15 for the first child & $5 for siblings.

To enroll, visit www.88keysga.com or call 912.988.KEYS. Kindermusik…where music and learning play.

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

Free Family Day!

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, SEPTEMBER 12
Explore the OT House
Owens-Thomas House

Join us 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 like marbles that were likely played by both the enslaved children and the free children in the household. Families will also see a demonstration of the faux-finishing techniques used in the house and participate in a hands-on marbleizing activity.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
Impressionism
Telfair Academy

Get ready for Monet and create lasting impressions at the historic Telfair Academy by exploring the painting techniques and the color theory that inspired one of the greatest movements in art. We will help you make your own color book. Go on an impressionism scavenger hunt, play color games in the galleries, and enjoy impressionist music in the beautiful rotunda.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Monet at the Telfair Art Fair
Jepson Center & Telfair Square

Enjoy the Telfair Square and the Monet and American Impressionism exhibit at this inside and outside family day. Children can engage in activities in the square sponsored by Dick Blick Art Materials, try plein air painting, make water lilies, participate in story time, learn how to mix colors, and more!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12
I Have Marks to Make
Jepson Center

Help celebrate the creative spirit and the accomplishments of Savannah artists young and old at Telfair’s annual I Have Marks to Make exhibition. Exploring the empowerment of people through art, the exhibition features works by individuals with disabilities and work by others making art in rehabilitation from injury or illness. Make your own mark in drawing and painting activities led by talented local artists participating in the exhibition, and take part in a moving program of poetry readings and performances at 2 pm, followed by a reception.

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.

Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. offers various summer kids events including: 

Summer Fun Series 2015

Mondays (June 22-Aug. 3)
10:30a: “Sizzlin’ Summer Science”
First come, first serve. Included in Admission. Space is limited
Call 843-842-7645 for any questions

Tuesdays (June 23-Aug. 4)
Crafty Kids (10:30am-11:30am)
First come, first serve. Included in Admission
June
23 Alligator
30 Patriotic Hat
July
7 Sea Turtle
14 Octopus
21 Rainstick
28 Shark
August
4 Starfish
Call 843-842-7645 for any questions

Wednesdays (June 24-August 5)
Arts & Crafts (10:30am-11:30am)
First come, first serve. Included in Admission
June
24 Jelly Fish
July
1 Patriotic Wreath
8 Sandcastle
15 Bird Mask
29 Tropical Fish
August
5 Horseshoe Crab
Call 843-842-7645 for any questions

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Imagination Hour
Special story followed by a special craft, first come first serve. Included in Admission
Every Thursday at 10:30am

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Parents Night Out
6p-9p. Details here. 
(Wednesdays and Thursdays, June 17-August 6)
Enjoy a parents night out while the kids let their imaginations run wild playing with the museum’s fun exhibits and activity areas. Plus staff supervised arts and crafts, dinner (pizza,drink & dessert) & a fun take home craft for each child.
Geared for children age 3-9 years.
Children must be potty-trained.
Reservations highly recommended 24 hours in advance; space available basis for walk-ins.
$30 per child
Siblings and Sandbox Members only $20 per child.
($1/minute per child late pick up fee.)
Call 843-842-7645 to sign up
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Summer Camps 2015 @ The Sandbox. For ages 3-10. Details here.

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The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew’s by the Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Is., 29928 www.thesandbox.org The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

FOR MORE LOCAL PARENT & ME ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH YOUR PRESCHOOLER, CLICK HERE. 

Need a creative spot to drop the kids while you run errands this summer?

Or want to spend some time with your little artist at a special spot?

Check out Open Studio hours at Scribble Art Studio in Pooler. No registration needed. Just show up.

We got the chance to check out Scribble Art Studio‘s newly renovated studio in Pooler & fell in love. So many art kits, so much inspiration, such a relaxing, creative environment. You & your kids will never want to leave. See our photos here. 

The studio has new extended Summer 2015 Open Studio hours:
*Mon-Thurs 1-6pm
*Fri 1-8pm
*Sat 10am-8pm

Pooler location: 115 Canal St, Pooler, GA 31322

Cost; $15/Canvas du jour, Art Kits starting at $15

Drop off: Ages 4+ With a Caregiver: 4 and younger.

See more of the newly renovated Pooler studio & what kids during Open Studio hours by clicking here. 

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

Summer Kids’ Cooking Party

Saturday, June 6, 11am-1pm
Ampersand (36 MKL Blvd., Savannah)
Kick off Summer with the TTF Chef and make some delicious dishes using the season’s freshest ingredients! For kids ages 6 & older. Cost: $25 per child. Advanced tickets are required. Register online 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.

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. For the July schedule & weekly themes, click here. 

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Summer Kids’ Cooking Camps
Tummy Time Foods is turning up the heat this summer with two Kids’ Cooking Camps. These 3-day camps teach kids ages 7 and up how to select and prepare healthier food options from scratch. Kids will learn the importance of healthy nutrition, 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 camp ends with a Closing Reception featuring refreshments prepared by camp participants. Participants will also receive a Certificate of Completion to commemorate their experience.

Kids’ Cooking Camp
Session 1: Kids Can Cook!
June 10-12, 2015

For the daily camp schedule, click here. 

Kids’ Cooking Camp
Session 2: Summer Sensations!
June 30-July 2, 2015

For the daily camp schedule, click here. 

Camp Tuition
Cost of the 3-day camp: $125 per child. Parents will receive a discount for registering multiple children. Tuition includes all ingredients, supplies and materials needed to create delicious, healthy kid-friendly recipes. Kids also enjoy interactive nutrition lessons and receive an exciting kit of their very own cooking utensils and a special gift to use during camp and keep.

Seating is limited. Advanced tickets are required and available here.

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Saturday Tiny Tots Play Date
Saturday, June 13, 12-1pm
Tater Bugs (Pooler)

It’s Tummy Time Foods popular Tiny Tots Play Date… on Saturday. Kids ages 5 & younger make food crafts to the theme, “Just Like Daddy”, in time for Father’s Day. Cost: $10 per child. Parents are always free. Advanced tickets are required and available here 

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Play Dates and Food Workshops at the Savannah Children’s Museum
Saturday, June 20, July 18 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

Monkey Joe’s Savannah fun-filled inflatable play center has a brand new arcade system. (See photos of the new games that are now up & running by clicking here. )

The new arcade is just one more reason why Monkey Joe’s Savannah is the COOL place to play this summer.

Adults are always FREE and kids have UNLIMITED play.

Rain or shine, kids play at Monkey Joe’s any time. Monkey Joe’s has designated play areas for kids 2-12 years-old, featuring jumps, slides, climbing walls and games.

A separate Mini Monkey Zone for 3 year-olds and younger features softer and smaller obstacles to climb on, games, puzzles, and adult seating so you can supervise your little one’s play.

Pick up a frequent user card, reducing the price of regular admission up to 40 percent. This is only available to walk-in customers and does not apply to groups.

Stay updated about Monkey Joe’s deals & specials by liking Monkey Joe’s Savannah on Facebook here.

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Thu 10-7, Fri-Sat 10-9
Sun 11-7
Holiday Hours Vary
More details here.

Friday Parents’ Night Out

From 7PM-10PM leave your child at Monkey Joe’s Savannah and they will supervise and watch over your child while you can enjoy a childfree evening. For $20, children get 3 hours of play plus a slice of pizza and a drink. Call for more information:(912) 349-2528.

Weekly Specials

Military Monday: Half Price admission with a valid Military ID
T-Shirt Tuesday: Half price admission if you buy or wear an MJs shirt
Wacky Wednesday BOGO: Buy one child’s admission on Wednesdays and get one child’s admission free – all day long.
Thirsty Thursday: $1 fountain drinks all day
Fun Fridays: Family Fun Friday- $1 pizza slices all day

Party Packages

Monkey Joe’s Savannah offers a variety of party packages that cover all your party needs, including courtesy set-up and clean-up, invitations for your guests, a dedicated Monkey Joe’s party host, drinks, paper plates, cups, tablecloth and utensils.

Party packages accommodate up to 24 kids. If your party exceeds 24 kids, contact Monkey Joe’s for other options, including after-hour events.
You can bring your own birthday cake for a booked party only. All other outside food and drink is not allowed. (Ice cream cake is not permitted.)

See the different party packages offered by clicking here.

Monkey Joe’s Savannah, 311 Eisenhower Dr.,Savannah, GA 31406, (912) 349-2528,  www.monkeyjoes.com/locations/savannah/ Monkey Joe’s Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

The Live Oak Public Library summer reading program starts June 1 at branches in Chatham, Effingham, Liberty counties. For info on signing up for the library summer reading program & the fun rewards, click here.

FREE Summer Reading Program library programs/performances @ Live Oak Public Libraries branches June-July 2015. For the complete schedule of Summer 2015 programs, performances and storytimes at Live Oak Public Libraries, click here.

For info on year-round library programs such as STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math), Dog Days reading program, LEGO® Club, Daddy & Me program, click here. 

This week’s FREE programs include:

Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party
Superheroes, assemble! Are you prepared to battle your nemesis? The library can help! Make some vital costume accessories (but no capes!), hone your skills and spidey senses, meet some of our local heroes, and register for Live Oak Public Libraries’ Summer Reading Program at this annual drop-in party. Come in costume or as your mild-mannered alter ego. All Ages.
Rincon Library, 826-2222
Monday, June 1, 10 a.m. – noon
Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Monday, June 1. 1 p.m.
Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305
Tuesday, June 2, 3 p.m.

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Story Ship of Heroes
With a wonderful array of magic, music, animation and puppetry, Sean Driscoll draws the audience into live interactive comedy theater and innovative children’s storytelling. Ages 5 & older .
Bull St. Library, 652-3630
Monday, June 1, 10:30 a.m.
Garden City Library, 629-5070
Monday, June 1, 4 p.m.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Tuesday, June 2, 10:30 a.m.
Springfield Library, 754-3003
Tuesday, June 2, 4 p.m.
Pooler Library, 748-0471
Wednesday, June 3, 10:30 a.m.
Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305
Wednesday, June 3, 4 p.m.
Rincon Library, 826-2222
Friday, June 5, 10:30 a.m.
Islands Library, 897-6233
Friday, June 5, 4 p.m.

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Superpower Science
Super Power Science is a weekly science program where we study the science behind the powers of some of our favorite superheroes and villains. Each week features a different villain or hero’s powers. Ages 5-12
Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Tuesday, June 2, 1 p.m. Falcon & the Science of Flight

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Bubbles, Bubbles, More Bubbles!
This program features six fun, hands-on science experiments about bubbles plus a bubble art project for you to take home. Ages 4 & older.
Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305
Thursday, June 4, 3 p.m.

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Girls On the Run
Representatives from this non-profit after-school program will introduce girls ages 7-13 to their program designed to inspire girls, build up their confidence and celebrate all that makes each of them unique. Girls, ages 7-13.
Thunderbolt Library, 354-5864
Thursday, June 4, 11 a.m.

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Superkids Yoga
Learn some easy basic yoga stretches and poses with Miss Ali that will be fun and make you feel invigorated. Ages 6-8.
Thunderbolt Library, 354-5864
Friday, June 5, 2:30 p.m.

For the complete schedule of Summer 2015 programs, performances and storytimes at Live Oak Public Libraries, click here.

Stroller Strong Moms Savannah loves teachers.

The stroller fitness workout group is showing that love with this awesome teacher summer special: $70 for unlimited classes THE ENTIRE SUMMER.

At these classes offered in Savannah, Pooler & Richmond Hill, you get a solid workout without having to find childcare because your child can come with you.

For more information, click here or email info@strollerstrongmoms.com

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Stroller Strong Moms offers stroller workout classes in Savannah, Richmond Hill,  Pooler where you can get a rigorous workout with your child in tow.

Newcomers are welcome & first class is free!

See the complete class schedule here. 

Stroller Strong Moms Savannah also offers a (well-deserved) Moms & Dads’ Night Out, race of the month & playdates.

Weekly classes

Stroller Strong Moms Savannah at Forsyth Park, Savannah
9:30AM Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
1st visit free. From $7 per visit with 10 Class Pass pass

Stroller Strong Moms class at JF Gregory Park, Richmond Hill.
9:30AM Tuesdays & Thursdays
1st visit free. From $7 per visit with 10 Class Pass pass

Stroller Strong Moms class at Tom Triplett Park, Pooler.
9:30AM Tuesdays & Thursdays
1st visit free. From $7 per visit with 10 Class Pass pass

For more information, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com

Stroller Strong Moms, 12 East Park Ave. Savannah, 31401, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com On Facebook here. On Twitter here, www.strollerstrongmoms.com/wp/  Stroller Strong Moms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser