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. 

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Free and open to the public

Owens Thomas House
124 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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

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

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.

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

Magic 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

Telfair 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.

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: 

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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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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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. 

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! @ 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. 

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.

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.

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 .

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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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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

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. 

Old Fort Jackson in Savannah offers February 2015 Half-Price Admission 

Old Fort Jackson is happy to announce the launch of Chatham Days! Throughout the month of February, Chatham County residents will receive half-price admission at Old Fort Jackson.

The Fort is open seven days a week, from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Regular admission is $7 per adult and $4 per child (ages 2-12), and is always free for members at the CHS Family level and up.

Located along the Savannah River, at 1 Fort Jackson Rd., Savannah, GA 31404. For more information and times, call 912.232.3945.

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Celebrate Dr. Seuss at Savannah Children’s Museum annual Seuss Fest celebration, Feb. 28 2015, 10AM-4PM.

Programs include (*All programming subject to change.)
All Day: Creativity Cans in the Baggage Car
10:30am Super Science
11:00am Story Time
11am-12pm Special Seuss Story Teller in the Savannah History Museum Theater!
11:30am Creative Crafts
12:00pm Story Time
12:30pm Seuss-ical Game
1:00pm Story Time
1:30pm Super Science
2:00pm Story Time
2pm-3pm Special Seuss Story Teller in the Savannah History Museum Theater!
2:30pm Creative Crafts
3:00pm Story Time
3:30pm Seuss-ical Game

Admission is $10 for non-Coastal Heritage Society members. Free for members.

Go to www.savannahchildrensmuseum.org or call 912-651-4292 for details.

Savannah Children’s Museum
655 Louisville Road
Savannah, GA 31401

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Online registration for the Old Fort Jackson Family Campover in Savannah begins Tues Feb 10 @ 9AM. Click here to register.

Want to fire Old Fort Jackson cannons?

On March 6-7, Old Fort Jackson’s annual Family Campover in Savannah returns bigger and better than ever.

This year, junior campers will be trained as soldiers from the American Revolution and participate in a reenactment of the 1779 Battle of Savannah.  Adults will train as Civil War soldiers and learn the drill on the rifled muskets and 12 lb. howitzer and then actually fire these weapons.

That’s right adults, for the first time ever – you will have the opportunity to fire Old Fort Jackson’s muskets and cannons. Register here. 

Once registered you will be contacted regarding an event packet for this event.

Registration and tent set up will begin at 5:30pm, dinner is served at 6:15, followed by these exciting activities. The night will end with s’mores and songs from The American Revolution. The next morning, campers will rise, pack up their gear, enjoy a hot breakfast and then participate in closing ceremonies.

When
Friday March 6, 2015 at 5:30 PM
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Saturday March 7, 2015 at 8AM

Cost: $65 per adult; $45 per child. Space is limited,

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

Contact
Brian Lee
Coastal Heritage Society
912-232-3945

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Most schools will be closed for Presidents’ Day on Mon. Feb. 16 2015. So here are our picks for things to do on Presidents’ Day in Savannah.

(Savannah)  Tummy Time Foods Presidents’ Day Kids Cooking Party. One for ages 6-11 & a second for ages 12 & older, Mon. Feb. 16. Details here.

(Savannah) Chatham County residents receive half-price admission during February @ Old Fort Jackson. Open 9-5. Details here.

(Savannah) Train Rides Aboard Diesel Engine @ Georgia State Railroad Museum. Details & ride times here.

(Savannah) Savannah Children’s Museum is open on Presidents’ Day Feb. 16, 10 AM-4 PM, weather permitting. Programs include: 11AM Family Fitness, 1PM Super Science, 2PM Awesome Art Details here.

(Savannah) FREE kids’ feral hogs nature program, 2PM @ Skidaway Is. State Park. Details here. 

(Savannah) FREE Admission to Fort Pulaski National Monument & other national parks.

(Savannah) Coastal Empire Montessori Open House, 6PM. Details here. 

Daytrips

Want to get out of town? Click here for our picks for 25 best daytrips from Savannah.

Old Fort Jackson is happy to announce the launch of “Chatham Days.”

Throughout the month of February, Chatham County residents will receive half price admission.

Come by and take advantage of this deal and rediscover our unique National Historic Landmark.

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Soldier programs, re-enactments @ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah
1 Fort Jackson Road, Savannah, 31404

February 14-15
The British have arrived on Georgia soil! Experience the lives of the Revolutionary and War of 1812 soldiers who were sent to the fort to protect Savannah from the British.
10AM to 4PM

Where

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

For hours & admission costs, click here.

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Telfair Museums provides many opportunities for families to visit the museum, learn, and make art together. Are you looking for a fun and educational activity for children? Check these out:

WCWM? (What Can We Make?)
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays / 1-4 PM
Jepson Center’s Melaver Studio
The studios are open for drop-in visits for all ages. No need to pre-register. Free to members or with museum admission. Open to adults and children accompanied by an adult caregiver. More info available here. 
Join Jepson Center as they open the studios for drop in visits for all ages. wcwm? (What Can We Make?) focuses on developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills through imagination. Explore your creative side with inspiring activities utilizing recycled materials, found objects, and traditional art supplies. In addition to the wcwm? project kits, the studios provide watercolor and collage opportunities as well. More info here. 

Saturday What Can We Make Factory Project
Saturdays, March 1- May 17, 1-4 pm Jepson Center for the Arts
Participate in the Andy Warhol Factory experience at the Jepson Center. A significant element of Andy Warhol’s silkscreens was his use of the same image over and over again. Guests can experiment with Andy Warhol’s exploration of pop culture, experience screenprinting, and take home their own serial creation.

Telfair encourages guests to drop in at the studio between 1-4 pm to work with assistants to screenprint Andy Warhol Flowers. All ages are welcome. Regular admission applies.

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Stroller Tours, Telfair Tots

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

Stroller Tours Stroller Tours 3rd Thursday of Every Month
9:30-10:15am
Telfair Museums is excited to introduce its newest 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.

3rd Thursday Stroller Tours for ages infants from 2-18 months
Art of Diplomacy
May 21 | 9:30-10:15am
Art is all around us and impacts our lives, whether we’re aware of it or not. Slow down and admire how Winston Churchill explored painting as a pastime. Go back in time through paintings, historic photographs, and objects.

Click here to register  »

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.

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

3rd Thursday Telfair Tots for ages 2 ½-5
Art of Diplomacy
May 21 | 10:30-11:30am

Get set to make art part of your everyday! We’ll help you build mini watercolor travel kits and handmade sketchbooks. Explore on-location observational painting techniques perfect for filling a free moment or enhancing daily activities.

Click here to register »

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

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

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Upcoming Telfair Tots & Stoller Tours

WOMEN ARTISTS – JUNE 18
Parent and child explore works by local women artists of the past. How do you translate the people, places, and things around you into a work of art? Make connections with landscapes, portraits and still life paintings for visual learning.

LIFE’S A BEACH – JULY 16
Jump into Martin Parr’s photographs of beaches around the world and compare them to the beach we have right down the road. Parr believes that a beach is a place where quirky behaviors can be found, so come explore coastal life through a different lens.

I LOVE THE 90’S – AUGUST 20
Go back to the 90’s and see how artists translated social issues through a variety of media. Focus on line, shape, and color in order to read artwork and objects.

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The two above new 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.

FREE Family Days 
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.

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.