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Girl Scout Days July 11 & 25 @ Massie Heritage Center, Savannah

Sunday, June 28th, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

Learn more here. 

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

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

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

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

Massie Girl Scout Days @ Massie Heritage Center, Savannah

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

Learn more here. 

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

Daily programs, different themes each week @ Savannah Children’s Museum

Thursday, June 25th, 2015

Savannah Children's Museum School Year Hours

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 

Tummy Time Foods workshops for kids @ Savannah Children’s Museum

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015

Tummy Time Foods workshops Savannah Children's Museum

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 for children with special needs, Savannah Children’s Museum, June 28

Monday, June 22nd, 2015

Sensory Soft Sunday Savannah Children's Museum

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 

Splash Fest 2015 @ Savannah Children’s Museum, July 25

Thursday, June 18th, 2015

Splash Fest 2015 at Savannah Children's Museum

 

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 

Girl Scout Day @ Massie Heritage Center, Savannah, July 11

Sunday, June 14th, 2015

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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. 

Free Family Day @ Telfair Museums, Savannah

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015

Free kids' events in Savannah

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 offers Thursday Imagination Hour, Kids’ Summer Fun Series, Hilton Head Is.

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015

Sandbox Children's Museum Hilton Head Island 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. 

Tummy Time Foods Summer Kids’ Cooking Party, Cooking Camps, Food Craft Playdates & Workshops, Savannah & Pooler

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015

Summer Cooking Kids Programs 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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Kids Cooking Camp Savannah Pooler Tummy Time Foods 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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Food craft playdate Pooler Tummy Time Foods 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 Cooking Birthday Parties Savannah PoolerKids 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

Old Fort Jackson offering School of Soldier cannon-firing courses for ages 16 & older, Savannah

Friday, May 22nd, 2015

Old Fort Jackson soldier courses Summer 2015 Who wants to fire Old Fort Jackson’s muskets and cannon?

Old Fort Jackson in Savannah is now accepting applications for their “School of the Soldier: A Course in American Military History” series for ages 16 & older.

Here is the schedule for Summer 2015.
June 6 – “Small Arms Infantry” – Recruits will learn black powder safety, Manual of Arms, and Small Arms Maneuvers.
June 13 – “Light and Heavy Artillery” – Recruits will learn black powder safety, Light Artillery drills, and Heavy Artillery drills.
June 27 – “Light and Heavy Artillery” – Recruits will learn black powder safety, Light Artillery drills, and Heavy Artillery drills.
July 11 – “American Revolution and War of 1812 Small Arms and Artillery” – Recruits will learn black powder safety, American Revolution and War of 1812 Manual of Arms, and Small Arms Maneuvers.

Registration is limited and on a first come first serve basis. All classes are $100 each and will last from 10AM until 4PM Lunch will be provided.

If interested or if there are any questions, email blee@chsgeorgia.org, call 912.232.3945 or 912.313.6753.

Where
Old Fort Jackson
1 Fort Jackson Road
Savannah, GA 31404
912.232.3945

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

Summer 2015 Events @ Coastal Heritage Society sites, Savannah

Monday, May 18th, 2015

Coastal Heritage Society Summer Programs Events Savannah

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BugFest 2015 & Summer Hours @ Savannah Children’s Museum

Monday, May 11th, 2015

BugFest Savannah Children's Museum 2015

BugFest 2015‬ is almost here.

On May 23rd from 10am-4pm, Savannah Children’s Museum will be celebrating everything buggy.

All ages will enjoy the activities, specimens, and special guests.

Admission is free for CHS members.  Admission for non-members will be $10 at the door.

Come for a day full of fun with Savannah Bee Company, Scribble Art Studio and more.

More details here.

OPEN MEMORIAL DAY

SCM will open on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day. Come by and visit from 10AM-4PM

(Savannah Children’s Museum will open on days that Chatham County schools are closed)

SUMMER HOURS

Summer Hours are coming to Savannah Children’s Museum.

Beginning on May 31st, SCM will be closed on Sunday and open from 9am-2pm Monday-Saturday.

SCM will be closed on Friday, June 12 in order to set up for our Un-Gala: A Children’s Museum FUNdraiser! This is an adults-only event with delicious food, libations, games, music, and FUN!

SCHOOL YEAR HOURS

For daily programs during school year hours, click here. 

Wed-Sat 10AM-4PM
Sun. 11AM-4PM
Mon. & Tues. closed with the exception of school holidays. Special Monday openings 10AM-4PM when Chatham County schools are not in session.

Daily programs

SCM Daily Programming for the month of June:
10AM Rockstar Reading
11AM Awesome Art
11:30-12:30 Water Wonders
1PM Super Science

Weekly themes for the programs:
June 1-6           School’s Out For Summer!  fun summer activities
June 8-13          Blast Off!  exploring outer space
June 15-20        I like to move it, move it!  health and fitness
June 22-27        Creepy Crawlies!  insects, reptiles, & amphibians
June 29-July 4   Stars and Stripes!  celebrating America’s history

Stay connected with Savannah Children’s Museum by liking their Facebook page here.

Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, 31401, (912) 651-4292, email info@savannahchildrensmuseum.org, www.savannahchildrensmuseum.org Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Stroller Tours & Telfair Tots @ Owens Thomas House in Savannah, Sept. 17

Monday, May 11th, 2015

Stroller Tours, Telfair Tots

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

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

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

IMPRESSIONISM AT THE ACADEMYOCT. 15 2015
Explore color and pattern and light.
Register here.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Free and open to the public

Owens Thomas House
124 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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

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

FREE Family Days @ Telfair Museums in July & August

Thursday, May 7th, 2015

Free kids' events in Savannah

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.

Free admission to Ships of Sea Museum, Savannah, May 22

Sunday, April 26th, 2015

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum in Savannah  will offer FREE Museum Admission on NATIONAL MARITIME DAY 05/22/2015

In recognition of the SS Savannah’s historic trans-Atlantic crossing in 1819, and the establishment of National Maritime Day by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1933, Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum will offer Free Admission on Friday, May 22, 2015.

MAY 22, 2015
10AM – 5PM
LAST ADMISSION: 4:15

Come see Magic Marc perform to benefit Savannah Children’s Museum, April 18

Friday, April 10th, 2015

Magic Marc to benefit Savannah Children's Museum Georgia State Railroad MuseumMagic Marc at Tricentennial Park in Savannah features magic shows for all ages to benefit Savannah Children’s Museum on Saturday, April 18th.

Coastal Heritage Society in Savannah and Coca-Cola are proud to present Magic Marc at Tricentennial Park. With a passion for entertaining and a flair for illusion, Magic Marc’s shows will delight children and adults alike. Two feature performances will be offered, focusing on magication, a blend of magic and education.

Magic Marc at Tricentennial Park will take place at Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah Tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased at the museum the day of the event. Magic Marc will perform two all-ages shows on Saturday, April 18th at 12PM and 4PM, and proceeds from the event will benefit Savannah Children’s Museum.

Don’t blink, or you’ll miss this extraordinary Magic Marc event.

About Magic Marc:
Magic Marc is the host and executive producer of The Magic Marc Show, a family-oriented children’s show on WTOC-TV in Savannah that serves as a teaching opportunity for topics such as manners, kindness and giving. He has performed for celebrities, corporate gatherings and schools around the country, as seen on Sesame Street and the Oprah Winfrey Show, and has appeared on shows on BET and HGTV. He is also the author of The Magic of Giving (Pelican), a children’s book that encourages kids to develop their abilities and use their talents to help not only themselves but others.

About Coastal Heritage Society:
The mission of Coastal Heritage Society is to preserve the cultural heritage of coastal Georgia and adjacent regions and to provide relevant educational experiences for the public. Coastal Heritage Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation founded in 1975, and operates five historic museums including Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah Children’s Museum, Savannah History Museum & Battlefield Memorial Park, Old Fort Jackson and Pin Point Heritage Museum.

Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser, www.chsgeorgia.org

Art, Photography, Video Game Development, Computer Programming Camps @ Telfair Museums

Wednesday, April 8th, 2015

Telfair museums Jepson Center Summer Camps 2014 SavannahTelfair Museums’ summer camps are wildly popular and lots of fun. Registration for the 2015 Telfair Museums Summer Camps opens April 6 2015. Details here. 

MASTER ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION A
Ages: 10-12
June 1-5
Member $200 | Non-members $235

MASTER ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION B
Ages: 13-16
June 8-12
Member $200 | Non-members $235

Focus on the basic drawing skills of sighting measurement and rendering form to achieve the illusion of depth on a two-dimensional surface.This intensive week-long program focuses on black-and-white and digital photography as well as the basic functions of 35mm manual cameras. While instructors emphasize the advancements of digital media and Photoshop, they will also cover conventional methods of film photography, including pinhole cameras, to supplement the experience. The camp features student use of both manual and digital cameras. This camp will utilize the exhibition, Life’s a Beach: Photographs by Martin Parr as inspiration for on-location shoots in the historic district, and more! The program will culminate with a reception and exhibition of the participants’ work in the Jepson Center.

Registration opened April 6. Register here. 

VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT SESSION A
Ages: 14-18
June 15-19
Members $175 | Non-members $195

VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT SESSION B
Ages: 12-14
July 6-10
Members $175 | Non-members $195

Registration opens April 6
In this week-long camp students will build their own video game. Students will explore, play, and learn computer programming from scratch using Game Maker. The summer camp culminates with a reception and exhibition of the participants work in the Jepson Center’s Morrison Community Gallery.

Registration opened April 6. Register here. 

ART AND TECHNOLOGY: 3D PRINTING TO PROGRAMMING
Ages: 10-12
June 15-19
Members $175 | Non-members $195
Plus a $35 materials fee

Go beyond pencils and crayons and learn to explore the artistic potential of Technology. In this week-long camp students will learn to use technology to create a wide variety of methods to express themselves. Explore 3D printing, make electronic noise toys; learn basic computer programming with Arduino, and much more. The program culminates with a reception and exhibition of the participants’ work in the Jepson Center.

Registration opened April 6. Register here. 

ART WITH THE PROS SESSION A
Ages: 6-10
June 22-26 | 9am-3pm
Members $175 | Non- Members $195

ART WITH THE PROS SESSION B
Ages: 10-12
June 29-July 3| 9am-3pm
Members $175 | Non- Members $195

This camp will feature a different local artist each day, providing a unique lesson based on his or her medium. Lunch in Telfair square (weather permitting), breaks & games in ArtZeum, and special tours of the galleries are all included. Students will learn to give constructive criticism on their own and their peers’ artwork. The program culminates with a student art exhibition featuring work produced during the week-long program and a reception in the Jepson Center.

Registration opened April 6. Register here. 

MUSEUM EXPLORATIONS PRE-K CAMP

Ages: 4-6
July 13-17
Members $175 | Non-Members $195

Stave off summer doldrums! Exploring the Telfair Museums’ three sites and exhibitions has never been so much fun. Each day Participants will explore a new exhibit and learn to create the very same types of art seen in the galleries. Find inspiration with instruction in drawing, painting and printmaking. Students immerse themselves in innovative arts lessons taught by professional artists.

Registration opened April 6. Register here. 

VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT WITH SCRATCH
Ages: 9-12
July 20-24 | 9am-12pm
Members $100 | Non-Members $125

This summer camp teaches beginning students how to create their own video game using Scratch, a colorful programming environment that makes it easy to bring interactive stories to life. In class, students collaborate on developing a game from the beginning to final polish. A fun and informative way to introduce younger students to video game development.

Registration opened April 6. Register here. 

DROP IN CAMPS
Join us for a specific project or sign up for all!

Ages: 8-18

July 20-31
$25 per class for Members | $35 Non-members

Limited to 17 students per class. Pre-registration required. Register here. 

Parents wanting to keep their kids active during these final weeks of summer can bring them by the museum for daily projects. Each day we will provide the materials, guidance, and space for your child to do it their way. Each day will have 2, 3-hour sessions:9am-12pm for ages 8-12
1-4pm for kids 12 and up
Monday
Drawing in the Galleries
Tuesday
Printmaking with focus on screenprinting
Wednesday
Drawing Robots and Sculptures that light up
Thursday
Drawing in the Galleries
Friday
Painting

Registration opened April 6. Register here. 

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WHAT CAN WE MAKE? DROP-IN STUDIO
Saturdays through May 16 | 1-4pm

A significant element of Andy Warhol’s silkscreen works was his use of the same image over and over again. The process of reproducing the same image in mass quantities created subtle and sometimes wondrous variations through changes in print quality and accident. Andy Warhol employed a legion of assistants in his studio called “The Factory” to manufacture these works in massive quantities in order to explore the idea of change in what might be considered mundane. Telfair Museums would like to invite you to experiment with Andy Warhol’s exploration of pop culture, experience screen printing and take home your own serial creation.

Telfair’s Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W York Street, Savannah, 31401, www.telfair.org Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

FOR MORE SAVANNAH SUMMER CAMPS 2015, CLICK HERE.

Science & Archaeology/Palentology/Geology Camps at Savannah Children’s Museum

Sunday, March 29th, 2015

Countdown to Summer 2015 is on. In celebration, we’ll spotlight a Savannah area summer camp every week from our Summer Camps 2015 Directory.

Summer Camps 2015 hosted by Savannah Children’s Museum include the following: 

Science Camp at Savannah Children's Museum 2015

Top Secret Science Camp @ Savannah Children’s Museum

Jump into the top secret world of being a scientist and explore incredible experiments in this week of mad scientist fun. Campers will engage in loads of hands-on, exciting, and educational experiments that will blow their minds.

June 15-19 (ages 7-10)
Register here.

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Archaeology Camp Savannah Children's Museum 2015

Dig It! Camp @ Savannah Children’s Museum

Dig into the past and explore the sciences deep inside the earth!
Campers will engage in activities that delve into the fascinating worlds of archaeology, paleontology, and geology during this action packed, dirt filled week of summer fun!

June 22-26 (ages 7-10)
Register here.

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Science Camp at Savannah Children's Museum 2015

Jr. Scientist Camp @ Savannah Children’s Museum

Put on your lab coats and goggles and dive into the wonderful world of science! Campers will become botanists, chemists, paleontologists, entomologists, and explore other fascinating science fields during this week of summer fun!

June 29-July 3 (ages 4-6). Register here. 
July 6-10 (ages 4-6). Register here.

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Camp Basics

All 2015 Summer Camps will be held from 9:00am-2:00pm Monday through Friday. After-care is available from 2:00pm-5:30pm each day.*

All 2015 Summer Camps* will be housed at Esther F. Garrison School of Performing Arts, the K-8 school located directly behind our museums. This will provide campers with a well-equipped and climate-controlled home-base for the week. However, this will not decrease the amount of time they spend in the museums; It will only maximize the learning space.

All of 2015 Summer Camps have been designed and will be taught by a team of highly-trained and experienced educators.

*Jr. Engineer Train Camp for ages 7-10 (July 13-17) will be housed at Georgia State Railroad Museum and after-care is not available during this week of camp.

Contact Liz Stratford at childrensevents@chsgeorgia.org

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

FOR MORE SAVANNAH SUMMER CAMPS, VISIT OUR CAMPS DIRECTORY BY CLICKING HERE. 

Summer Camps 2015 @ Georgia State Railroad Museum & Savannah Children’s Museum

Thursday, March 19th, 2015

Train Engineer Camps Georgia State Railroad Museum 2015 Savannah

Registration is now open for the popular Summer Camps 2015 with Georgia State Railroad Museum & Savannah Children’s Museum.

Georgia State Railroad Museum Camps include:

Jr. Engineer Train Camp 2015 in Savannah, June 15-19 for ages 4-6. Details here. 
Jr. Engineer Train Camp 2015 in Savannah, June 22-26 for ages 4-6. Details here. 
Jr. Engineer Train Camp 2015 in Savannah, July 13-17 for ages 7-10. Details here. 

Science Camps 2015 @ Savannah Children’s Museum include:

Top Secret Science Camp, June 15-19 for ages 7-10. Details here. 
Dig It! Camp (archaeology, paleontology & geology), June 22-26 for ages 7-10. Details here. 
Jr. Science Camps, June 29-July 3 & July 6-10 for ages 4-6. Details here. 

Contact Liz Stratford at childrensevents@chsgeorgia.org

Savannah Children’s Museum & Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, GA 31401 912.651.6823 Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Eggstravaganza 2015 @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah

Tuesday, March 17th, 2015

Easter Egg Hunts 2015 Savannah

EGGSTRAVAGANZA! @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah
March 28th, 2015
Guests will enjoy springtime crafts, a themed train ride featuring the #30 steam locomotive, and an Easter Egg hunt around this beautiful historic site. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. The event begins at 10:00 am and lasts until 1:00 pm.  The first train ride is at 10:00am and is first come, first served – there will only be 5 rides total. The exciting egg hunt will begin at 10:30am.  There will also be special springtime crafts & activities. Details here.
WHERE: Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Road, Savannah, 31401
WHEN: 10AM-1PM Sunday, March 28
Online registration is open. Register now here.

Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser, www.chsgeorgia.org

FOR MORE LOCAL EASTER KIDS’ EVENTS INCLUDING EASTER EGG HUNTS, CLICK HERE. 

Memorial Day 2015: Sandbox at the Stables, May 25

Saturday, March 14th, 2015

Sandbox at the Stables Memorial Day Lawton Stables Sea Pines

Come to Lawton Stables for a day of family-friendly fun to benefit The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is.

Sandbox at the Stables
Monday, May 25
10AM-2PM
Lawton Stables, Sea Pines
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29928
Details here.

GENERAL ADMISSION: $5/person
CONCESSION AND ACTIVITY TICKETS: $1 each

Sea Pines entry fee is $6 per car (cash only).  
This fee is unrelated to Sandbox at the Stables and cannot be waived.
The Sandbox will bring all of the fun of Hilton Head Is/Bluffton’s only non-profit children’s museum to the beautiful setting of Lawton Stables in Sea Pines Resort

Make plans to spend Memorial Day with The Sandbox.

There will be pony rides, face painting, animal farm, pitching cages, GameTruck on site for the big kids, craft projects, mobile interactive museum exhibits,inflatable water slides and bounce houses.

Admission is $5 per person; additional tickets for activities and concessions are $1 each.

Sponsorship opportunities are available now. Call Alyson Barber, our Director of Development, at 843.842.7645 for more information.

Participants may bring their own picnic provisions and beverages.

Note: The Sandbox Children’s Museum at the Pope Avenue location will be CLOSED on Memorial Day.

There is a $6/per vehicle gate fee to enter Sea Pines Resort.

See you at the Stables.

See Magic Marc @ Tricentennial Park, Savannah, April 18

Wednesday, March 11th, 2015

Magic Marc show Coastal Heritage Society Savannah

Savannah’s own Magic Marc focuses on “magication”, his own word for combining magic and education.

Join Coastal Heritage Society in Savannah on April 18 2015 for magic, manners, kindness and giving.

More information coming soon.

FREE Family Night @ Sandbox Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is., April 10

Saturday, February 28th, 2015

Free Family Fun Night Sandbox Children's Museum

April Free Family Fun Night

April 10, 5:30-7:30pm

Join The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. for FREE FAMILY FUN NIGHT!

Free admission to the museum, bounce house (weather permitting), fun arts and crafts and face painting!

Bring a friend for this FREE night of fun! Light Picnic Dinner will be provided.

Family Fun Nights made possible in part by: The Bargain Box

(Normally the 1st Friday, the Sandbox moved to April 10th due to Good Friday Church Services at St Andrew by the Sea United Methodist Church and anticipated parking challenges)

For more information about The Sandbox, visit www.thesandbox.org  or call (843) 842-7645 or e-mail crinehart@thesandbox.org .

The Sandbox Children’s Museum, On Facebook here. 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 FREE SAVANNAH AREA KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE. 

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Sandbox April 2015 Hours

The Sandbox be open Monday – Saturday during the month of April, including Good Friday.

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Sandbox at the Stables Hilton Head Lawton

Steam Engine demos, Eggstravaganza @ Coastal Heritage Society sites, Savannah

Saturday, February 14th, 2015

Steam Days, Easter Egg Hunts Savannah

March 2015 Events & Programs @ various Coastal Heritage Society sites in Savannah

STEAM DAYS at Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah
March 21st to 22nd
Learn about the exciting and powerful world of steam power. Explore steam technology, see demonstrations with a steam-powered Smith & Porter steam engine, power hammer & more.
WHERE: Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Road Savannah, 31401
WHEN: Saturday, March 21st to Sunday, March 22nd

Easter Egg Hunts 2015 Savannah

EGGSTRAVAGANZA! @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah
March 28th, 2015
Guests will enjoy springtime crafts, a themed train ride featuring the #30 steam locomotive, and an Easter Egg hunt around this beautiful historic site. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. The event begins at 10:00 am and lasts until 1:00 pm.  The first train ride is at 10:00am and is first come, first served – there will only be 5 rides total. The exciting egg hunt will begin at 10:30am.  There will also be special springtime crafts & activities. Details here.
WHERE: Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Road, Savannah, 31401
WHEN: 10AM-1PM Sunday, March 28
Online registration is open. Register now here.

Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser, www.chsgeorgia.org

FOR MORE LOCAL EASTER KIDS’ EVENTS INCLUDING EASTER EGG HUNTS, CLICK HERE.