Stroller Strong Moms of Savannah is celebrating their ONE YEAR anniversary!

Come join Stroller Strong Moms of Savannah for a fun filled Field Day on Tuesday, September 17 at Forsyth Park.

Class will begin at 9:30am near the playgrounds.

Let’s all participate in style by reliving our high school/college, “Glory Days.” Whether it be a treasured t-shirt (or uniform) from band or cheer, math camp or Pac 12 Champ, let’s all relive those awesome moments and throw it back!

If this is your first class, or you are a monthly member, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to celebrate with this remarkable group of ladies and babes!! Prizes and a potluck will take place after class so bring something yummy to share while we giveaway lots of fabulous prizes!!

Stroller Strong Moms, 12 East Park Ave. Savannah, 31401, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com , www.strollerstrongmoms.com Stroller  Strong Moms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

	Portfolio Builder: Youth Drawing 1 Ages 10 – 14 6 Weeks – Thursdays, Sept 26 – Oct 31, 4:30–6:00pm Member: $100, Non-member: $125 Instructor: Marisa Lilje
	This class is designed to help upper-elementary & middle school students improve their drawing skills and begin the process of developing a portfolio.  In Drawing 1, students will focus on observational drawing techniques including, linear perspective, shading, and the figure. Class exercises will include working from still life and practicing portraiture and sketching from clothed models. Youth Drawing is a great class for students to develop their art portfolios. All materials provided.
	Crash Course in Portraiture Ages: Teen – Adult Saturday, Oct 12, 10am-1pm Members $75, Non-members $95
	A great class for anyone that likes to draw but is scared to draw people or just interested in trying.  This one day class will explore the basics of drawing Portraits in charcoal.  Working from life students will gain an introduction observational measuring and proportion, as well methods for organizing approaches to complex subjects.  Emphasis will be placed on creating volume, light, and shape with value, as well as additive and subtractive use of charcoal. All materials provided.
	Sketch-Booking for the Family Ages: 6 – Adult (1 adult companion per child required) 2 Weeks – Saturday, Oct 26 & Saturday, Nov 2, 10am-12pm Members $100, Non-members $125 per adult and child pair
	This class will meet 2 Saturdays and explore sketch booking as a family activity. In this class we will bind our own sketchbooks, create our own travel watercolor pallet and explore techniques for creating fast plain air sketches in water color. Lesson will include introduction to observational drawing, proper use of materials, and how to for parents looking to engage their children through the arts as well as find some time to do their own sketching. 1 parent/adult per child. All materials included.
	Crash Course Alla Prima Portraits in a Day Ages: Teen – Adult Saturday, Nov 9, 10am-4pm Members $95, Non-members $120
	This workshop is designed to create a relaxed, fun, informative, yet intense working environment. Learn to use direct fluid and fast painting process with heavy emphasis on the use, value relationships, color, and capturing sense of light. Learn to use the elements that make a painting stronger and exciting: creative use of color & edges, visual movement, paint application/ brushwork, distribution of abstract shapes and strong design. All materials provided.

VISIT TELFAIR MUSEUM’S WEBSITE BY CLICKING HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

ONGOING KIDS’ CLASSES:

TODDLER 3RD THURSDAYS
Thursday, September 19 | 10-11:30 am | JC
Shiny Shapes and Details!
$5 per child; free to adult members or with museum admission
Registration and adult supervision required. Call 790-8823 or click here to register.

WCWM? (What Can We Make?) STUDIO
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays | 1-4 pm | JC
Join us as we open the studios for drop-in visits for all ages. Explore your creative side with inspiring activities utilizing recycled materials, found objects, and traditional art supplies. Free to members or with museum admission.

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

FREE Storytimes  @ Live Oak Public Libraries branches in Savannah, Wilmington Island, Pooler, Tybee Island, Rincon/Springfield, Hinesville are a wonderful FREE way to expose your child to storybooks read aloud by a librarian as well as songs and fingerplays.

Plus, attending storytimes regularly helps your child to become accustomed to visiting the library regularly.

Storytimes usually involve much more than simply reading a book. Chances are your child will also engage singalongs, fingerplays and crafts.

Click here for a the breakdown of regular storytimes at Live Oak Public Libraries & the targeted age levels for each. (Storytimes were on a hiatus for the last two weeks of August 2013 but most return the first or second week September. Call ahead to confirm!)

Click here for the list of local FREE library storytimes.

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

Toddler Tuesday nature programs themes are set for the rest of 2013 at Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah!

This week’s theme: Tails of Tales  – Long, short, furry, naked, feathered, scaled, the group will discover the tails of animals
and why they are useful.  If you come to this Toddler Tuesday, you just might leave with a tail (tale) or two.

At Toddler Tuesday, children & their parents/caretakers experience nature through themed activities including live animal encounters, wildlife nature walks, storytelling, songs, interactive finger-play & crafts.

Details & a look ahead at Toddler Tuesday themes for Aug-Dec. 2013 by clicking here.

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

Telfair Museums will host a free Family Day at the Jepson Center as part of its monthly Family Days series, which is free and open to the public.

This month’s theme is “Near East Family Day” and celebrates the art of countries and cultures represented in the “Allure of the Near East” exhibition, which opens at the Jepson Center on August 16. Families will enjoy hands-on activities, storytelling and a performance by TURKU, a popular band described as “Nomads of the Silk Road.”

Family Day is sponsored by the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, Georgia Power and the AGL Resources Foundation.

TURKU’s high-energy performance will feature musical traditions from Turkey, Persia, Kurdistan, Caucasus and the Balkans, blending authentic historical songs with traditional improvisational techniques.

Families are also invited to attend a Pre-Family Day Workshop, which will take place in the morning and focus on making shadow puppets, marbleizing paper and piecing together a carpet puzzle. Reservations are required. Please call 912.790.8823 to RSVP.

FREE Family Day
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Free Family Day – 1-4 p.m.
Pre-Family Day Workshop – 11 a.m.
TURKU Musical Performance – 3 p.m.

WHERE: Jepson Center
207 W. York Street, on Telfair Square
Savannah 31401

MORE KIDS’ EVENTS @ JEPSON CENTER

TODDLER 3RD THURSDAYS
Thursday, August 15 | 10-11:30 am | Jepson Center
Exploring Near Eastern art and artists.
$5 per child; free to adult members or with museum admission

WCWM? (What Can We Make?) STUDIO
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays | 1-4 pm | Jepson Center
Join the museum as they open the studios for drop-in visits for all ages. Explore your creative side with inspiring activities utilizing recycled materials, found objects, and traditional art supplies. August – Exploring Near Eastern art and artists. Free to members or with museum admission

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

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

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates . For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym on Wilmington Is. is now registering kids for 2013-2014 classes that begin Aug. 12. Different classes offered for various ages from walkers to 8 year olds.

Visit schedule and rates page for updated information. LOTS of new classes offered starting in August including:

Wiggle Worms 30 mins/week walkers – 2 yrs accompanied by adult GrassHoppers 45 mins/wk 2 to 3 yrs accompanied by adult Bumble Bees 60 mins/week 3 to 4 yrs FireFlies 60 mins/week 4 to 6 yrs DragonFlies 60 mins/week 6 to 8 yrs

JULY Special! Register with a friend during the month of July and each receive a $15 credit toward 2nd months class fees. Both registrations must be received same day to apply. Details here.

Call 912-268-6003 or email val@coachvals.com.

Birthday Parties
Leave the ENTERTAINMENT and MESS to Coach Val’s Tumblegym, which offers Birthday Parties customized to fit your child’s interests and theme. Good for ages 2 to 8 years old. Details here.

Classes are in a safe, air conditioned, bug-free environment! Tumblegym’s experienced staff will keep your little one moving while having a great time.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym provides fun, imaginative exercise programs for children walking through 10 yr olds. Their curriculum integrates physical skill acquisition with social and cognitive learning concepts. Basic gymnastics and tumbling, ball handling skills, strength, balance, and all around coordination activities part of every class.

Please “like” Coach Val’s Tumblegym on Facebook here to keep up with latest news and specials.

Gift Certificates available: What great way for grandparents and family members to give child gift that invests in child’s future and development.

See website here for schedule and rates. Registration online available by clicking here.

Mention you saw Coach Val’s Tumblegym on SouthernMamas.com site to receive $10 off your initial class fee..

Coach Val’s Tumblegym, 310 Johnny Mercer Blvd in the Wilmington Island Shopping Center (with Dollar Tree, Ace Hardware, and Goodwill) Tel: 912-268-6003, www.coachvals.com, On Facebook here. Coach Val’s Tumblegym is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Savannah Sharks Cheerleading & Tumbling has new classes starting soon & registration is open.

Savannah Sharks Cheerleading & Tumbling‘s gym in the perfect convenient location. It’s at the corner of Victory Drive & Skidaway Road, 2123 East Victory Drive, Savannah – the former spot of Bouncing Angels!

Upcoming classes include:

* Jump, tumble, dance and move! Bring your little one to our Mommy and Me Play Dates! For crawlers through age three. Classes will begin in August, Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30-12:30.  Savannah Sharks is offering two FREE trial classes in July on Monday, July 22nd and Monday, July 29th 10:30-12:30! Email Savsharks@gmail.com to register for the free trials!

* Savannah Sharks is now taking registrations for their fall tumbling classes. The new schedule is on the Savannah Sharks website at savsharkscheer.com. Please email savsharks@gmail.com for registration information! Classes are filling up FAST!

Savannah Sharks Cheerleading & Tumbling, 2123 East Victory Drive, Savannah, 31404, email savsharks@gmail.com, http://savsharkscheer.com On Facebook here. Savannah Sharks is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym on Wilmington Is. is now registering kids for 2013-2014 classes that begin Aug. 12. Different classes offered for various ages from walkers to 8 year olds.

Visit schedule and rates page for updated information. LOTS of new classes offered starting in August including:

Wiggle Worms 30 mins/week             walkers – 2 yrs accompanied             by adult   GrassHoppers 45 mins/wk             2 to 3 yrs accompanied             by adult   Bumble Bees 60 mins/week             3 to 4 yrs   FireFlies             60 mins/week 4 to 6 yrs DragonFlies 60 mins/week             6 to 8 yrs

JULY Special! Register with a friend during the month of July and each receive a $15 credit toward 2nd months class fees. Both registrations must be received same day to apply. Details here.

Call 912-268-6003 or email val@coachvals.com.

Birthday Parties
Leave the ENTERTAINMENT and MESS to Coach Val’s Tumblegym, which offers Birthday Parties customized to fit your child’s interests and theme. Good for ages 2 to 8 years old. Details here.

Classes are in a safe, air conditioned, bug-free environment! Tumblegym’s experienced staff will keep your little one moving while having a great time.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym provides fun, imaginative exercise programs for children walking through 10 yr olds. Their curriculum integrates physical skill acquisition with social and cognitive learning concepts. Basic gymnastics and tumbling, ball handling skills, strength, balance, and all around coordination activities part of every class.

Please “like” Coach Val’s Tumblegym on Facebook here to keep up with latest news and specials.

Gift Certificates available: What great way for grandparents and family members to give child gift that invests in child’s future and development.

See website here for schedule and rates. Registration online available by clicking here.

Mention you saw Coach Val’s Tumblegym on SouthernMamas.com site to receive $10 off your initial class fee..

Coach Val’s Tumblegym, 310 Johnny Mercer Blvd in the Wilmington Island Shopping Center (with Dollar Tree, Ace Hardware, and Goodwill) Tel: 912-268-6003, www.coachvals.com, On Facebook here. Coach Val’s Tumblegym is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Stroller Strides of Savannah will reopen classes in Pooler this Wed. July 10 2013 at Tom Triplett Park at 9:30 AM. You can pre-register by clicking here.

Classes will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 am at Tom Triplett Park. Unlimited Class Pass is $45 per month. Your first class is FREE.

For more information about classes visit Stroller Strides of Savannah Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StrollerStridesOfSavannah or email natalialucero@fit4mom.com or contact Natalia Lucero at at 910-987-5943. Stay tuned for more details.

Toddler Tuesday nature programs are back at Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah after a brief hiatus.

This week’s theme: July 9 Teddy Bear Picnic: Bring your favorite stuffed animal & the group will sing songs to it, read stories & have a picnic, teddy-bear style.

At Toddler Tuesday, children & their parents/caretakers experience nature through themed activities including live animal encounters, wildlife nature walks, storytelling, songs, interactive finger-play & crafts.

Details & a look ahead at Toddler Tuesday themes for July & August by clicking here.

Kindermusik Savannah/Bluffton

It’s not too late to join in for Kindermusik‘s Summer session for ages 6 months to 6 year olds, called “How Do You Feel?” .

Classes meet on Wednesdays at 10 AM through the end of July. Fees are prorated for those who join in now!

Any questions? Please contact Kindermusik Savannah/Bluffton at 912.988.KEYS (5397) or email music@88keysga.com

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

Registration for LingüaBaby™ starts this week.

This class will be a small, Mommy/Daddy-and-Me class for babies and toddlers, specifically geared toward baby’s language development. Activities include parachute games, visual development with scarves, music, dancing, visual arts, rhymes, stories, and dance, ALL IN SPANISH and American Sign Language. You will not want to miss this! Mention this ad to receive your first class free! Click here for more info.

Still looking for a summer camp? Lingüa’s  Spanish Immersion Summer Camp in Pooler only has a few spots left! Register today before they are all gone: http://www.bilingualfamilia.com/spanish-immersionsummer-language-camp/

Arabic classes for children and adults start July 18^th! Call or register here: http://www.bilingualfamilia.com/group-class-materials/

Online Advanced Spanish for adults starts soon. Get your speaking skills on high octane! Details: http://www.bilingualfamilia.com/shopping-cart-preview/

Follow Lingüa on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter for all the latest updates!

www.bilingualfamilia.com

www.twitter.com/linguaU

www.facebook.com/lingua.U 

www.pinterest.com/linguaU

Lingüa, www.bilingualfamilia.com, email bilingualfamilia@gmail.com, Lingüa is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Chances are you know all about the free summer performances for kids at various Live Oak public library branches in Chatham, Effingham & Liberty counties. If you don’t know about them, click here for the schedule.

But there are also special programs that are presented by Live Oak’s children’s librarians. The librarians travel from the branches where they normally work to other branches throughout the system to present a program they created based on the theme, which this year is “Dig Into Reading”.

Here are their free programs:

Stone Stories

Dig into a special sack full of story stones! Hear what stories the stones have to tell and then make your very own story stone! Ages 4 to 10. Presented by children’s librarian Sha Dishong.

W. W. Law Library, 236-8040
Monday, July 1, 10:30 a.m.

Hinesville Library, 368-4003
Thursday, July 11, 3 p.m.

Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Wednesday, July 24, 3 p.m.

Springfield Library, 754-3003
Thursday, July 25, 3 p.m.

Bull Street Library, 652-3600
Monday, Aug. 5, 10:30 a.m.

Wiggly Worm Races

Learn all about the wiggly worms that live beneath our feet as you race against your friends with these real live creepy crawlies! Ages 5 and up. Presented by children’s librarian Amber Pulley.

Midway Library, 884-5742
Tuesday, June 25, 4 p.m.

Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305
Tuesday, July 23, 3 p.m.

Wii Dance!

It’s a dance party at the library!  Practice your dance moves with your friends! Ages 10 and up. Presented by librarian Mark Darby.

Forest City Library, 238-0614
Saturday, June 22, 3 p.m.

Tybee Library, 786-7733
Monday, June 24, 3 p.m.

Hinesville Library, 368-4003
Saturday, July 6, 3 p.m.

Thunderbolt Library, 354-5864
Monday, July 15, 3 p.m.

Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Saturday, Aug. 3, 3 p.m.

Bull St. Library, 652-3600
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 3 p.m.

I Dig Getting Dirty

Do you like dirt and mud? Do you like bubbles and baths? Then you will enjoy these books, songs, and activities all about the fun of getting dirty and clean! Ages 2 and up. Presented by children’s librarian Alissa Boyd.

Tybee Library, 786-7733
Wednesday, July 10, 1:30 p.m.

Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305
Tuesday, June 25, 3 p.m.

Pooler Library, 748-0471
Monday, July 22, 10:30 a.m.

Islands Library, 897-6233
Monday, July 29, 10:30 a.m.

Ready, Set, Grow!

Explore the diverse world of a backyard garden through songs, stories and play! Ages 2-5. Presented by children’s librarian Mary Wood.

Springfield Library, 754-3003
Thursday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.

Forest City Library, 238-0614
Tuesday, July 16, 11 a.m.

Oglethorpe Mall Library, 925-5432
Thursday, July 25, 10:30 a.m.

Creating Stories through Music

Use musical themes to inspire creative writing! Ages 10 and up. Presented by children’s librarian Betsy Stow.

Hinesville Library, 368-4003
Wednesday, June 26, 6:30 p.m.

Springfield Library, 754-3003
Thursday, July 18, 3 p.m.

Southwest Chatham, 925-8305
Thursday, Aug. 1, 3 p.m.

Oatland Island, Savannah Mall’s Community partner will be at Savannah Mall Center Court on Sat. June 22 from 12-3 PM with special animals and information about Oatland Island Wildlife Center.

Angela Beasleys Puppet People will be doing facepainting and tattoos, Saturday June 22, 12-3 PM.

Kids can also take train rides around center court from June 1- Labor Day. Train rides are $2.

Don’t forget to ride the all new double-decker carousel in the food court.

For more information about the Savannah Mall, please visit www.savannahmall.com  or call 912-927-7467.

Mall Hours: Mon – Sat: 10 am – 9 pm Sun: Noon- 6 pm

Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn St. Savannah, 31419, (912) 927-7467, www.savannahmall.com , Savannah Mall is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Kindermusik Savannah/Bluffton

Here’s a fun addition to your summer line up – Kindermusik classes with your child!

Kindermusik is offering classes for 6 weeks, beginning on Wednesday, June 19th! The classes will run for 6 consecutive weeks.

Kindermusik will start by offering a class at 10 AM on Wednesdays, for children ages 6 months to 6 years. This class is called “Wiggle and Grow” and will feature the theme, “How Do You Feel?”

Tuition and materials is $99 for the 6 weeks, and is payable up front. Online enrollment is available NOW by clicking here and class size is limited to 12. So if you’re interested in attending this class with your child and possibly some friends, don’t delay! If this class fills up, Kindermusik will offer another class. For right now, they’ll start out with just offering this one class to see how the enrollment goes. Adding an extra class is easy, though, so if you have suggestions for other ages or class titles, please let Kindermusik know!

Any questions? Please contact Kindermusik at 912.988.KEYS (5397) or email music@88keysga.com

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

Hull Park Spray Pool, Ardsley Park, Savannah

FREE SPRAY POOLS IN SAVANNAH
Spray Pools offer an opportunity to enjoy a cool water experience at park under adult supervision. Savannah Spray pool locations include Avondale, Hull Park, Forrest Hills, Paulsen, Savannah Gardens, 38th Street Park and Victory Heights Parks. Hours: June 17- August 2, 2013 Monday – Friday 10 AM – 3 PM.

Forsyth Park Spray Pool Hours: June 17- August 2, 2013 (at the park’s bandshell/stage @ Drayton & Huntington streets in Savannah)
Monday thru Friday – 10 AM to 6 PM
Saturday 11 AM to 6 PM
Sunday Noon to 6 PM

Hull Park Spray Pool Hours:  June 17- August 2, 2013 (the playground is @ Atlantic & 55th streets in Savannah’s Ardsley Park)
Monday – Friday 10 AM – 3 PM
Saturday 10 AM-3 PM

For more info on spray pools or the city’s supervised playgrounds summer 2013 schedule, click here.

FREE lunches are served during summer by the City at some parks including Hull Park & Forsyth Park 6/17 to 8/2 every day during the summer (11:45-12:45 @ Hull Park @ Atlantic & 55th Sts & 10:30-11:45 AM @ Forsyth Park @ Drayton & Huntington) to any child who wants one. Lunch includes a sandwich, fruit, milk, juice. For the complete Summer 2013 schedule of free lunches in various Savannah playgrounds, click here.

FOR FREE SUMMER KIDS’ ACTIVITIES IN SAVANNAH & THE LOWCOUNTRY, CLICK HERE.

Here’s a fun, cool way to entertain the kids during Summer 2013 in Savannah. Take them to an Angela Beasley’s Puppet People show!

Angela Beasley’s Puppet People will have offer interactive puppet shows 11 AM Fridays June 7-28 & July 12-Aug. 23 during Summer 2013 at the Puppet People Party Place, 3119 Furber Ave. Thunderbolt, 31404.

Use coupon to the right to receive $2 off each ticket.

Admission includes: interactive puppet show, tour of puppet making studio, play time, puppet craft.

Walk-ins welcome, reservations preferred Group Rates Available Contact 912.355.3366 or www.PuppetPeople.com

Puppet People, 912.355.3366, www.PuppetPeople.com, email puppets@puppetpeople.com, 3119 Furber Ave. , Thunderbolt, 31404 Puppet People is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Here’s a different activity for hot summer day: Check out the new 75-ton sand sculpture in the center court of Savannah Mall. The sculpture features a summer animal theme and incorporates some of the animals from the mall’s double-decker carousel.

Sand sculptors from Sandtastic created the sculpture, which will be up until Labor Day. See photos of the sculpture’s progression from a pile of sand to the completed masterpiece on the Savannah Mall Facebook page by clicking here.

The sculpture’s wild animal theme ties into Savannah Mall’s community partner Oatland Island Wildlife Center. Be sure to see a whale bone display from Oatland Island June 1-Sept. 1 at center court.

Kids can also take train rides around center court from June 1- Labor Day. Train rides are $2.

Don’t forget to ride the all new double-decker carousel in the food court.

Weekend family events are coming June 8th, June 22, July 13, and July 27th. Stay tuned for details.

For more information about the Savannah Mall, please visit www.savannahmall.com  or call 912-927-7467.

Mall Hours:
Mon – Sat: 10 am – 9 pm
Sun: Noon- 6 pm

Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn St. Savannah, 31419, (912) 927-7467, www.savannahmall.com , Savannah Mall is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym on Wilmington Is. is offering summer mini-camps for ages 4-7 years old. Call 912-268-6003 or email val@coachvals.com.

Summer mini-camps at Coach Val’s Tumblegym, Wilmington Is. For ages 4-7 years old. Time: 9 AM-noon or 9 AM-1 PM, Mon-Fri. Click here for more info & see below.

The mini-summer camps are in a safe, air conditioned, bug-free environment! Tumblegym’s experienced staff will keep your little one moving while having a great time.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym provides fun, imaginative exercise programs for children walking through 10 yr olds. Their curriculum integrates physical skill acquisition with social and cognitive learning concepts. Basic gymnastics and tumbling, ball handling skills, strength, balance, and all around coordination activities part of every class.

Please “like” Coach Val’s Tumblegym on Facebook here to keep up with latest news and specials.

Gift Certificates available: What great way for grandparents and family members to give child gift that invests in child’s future and development.

See website here for schedule and rates. Registration online available by clicking here.

Additional Programs Available for Summer (see website here for details)

Mention you saw Coach Val’s Tumblegym on SouthernMamas.com site to receive $10 off your initial class fee..

Coach Val’s Tumblegym, 310 Johnny Mercer Blvd in the Wilmington Island Shopping Center (with Dollar Tree, Ace Hardware, and Goodwill) Tel: 912-268-6003, www.coachvals.com, On Facebook here. Coach Val’s Tumblegym is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

JumpBunch of Greater Savannah  is opening a class on Wilmington Island at Summer Breeze at 351 Wilmington Island Rd.,  Savannah!

Check out the class at a FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS on  Monday June 3 at 9:30 am. The summer session will run June 10 thru August 5th (No class held on July 1st).

JumpBunch of Greater Savannah  also is offering a summer session in Richmond Hill at Coastal Community Christian Church on Ford Avenue. Check out the class at a FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS on Thursday May 30 at 10:30 am. This summer session will run June 6 thru August 1 with no class held July 4th .

Call Coach Jenny today! 912-445-0312

Enroll online now here or call 912-445-0312.

Check out Jumpbunch of Greater Savannah on Facebook here

CLASSES

Each week, JumpBunch offers a cardio workout, muscle resistance training and introduces a new sport activity in a fun, hands-on, non-competitive environment. At this stage, the goal is to build confidence and coordination.

Some of the fun sports offered are: Lacrosse, Hockey, Football, Soccer, Bowling, Kickball, Cheerleading and parachute games and best of all equipment for each class will be available for each child. No equipment to buy!!

Mommy and Me class, Toddler and Preschool curriculum.

Enroll online now here or call 912-445-0312.

JumpBunch is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Every summer, Live Oak Public Library branches in Savannah, Wilmington Is., Effingham, Pooler, Tybee Is. & Hinesville offer FREE fun performances for kids as part of the Summer Reading Program.

These shows are great ways to entertain & educate your kids, encourage reading & cool off FOR FREE.

Click here to check out the line-up of performances for Summer 2013. The shows kick off June 4 2013.

There are some longtime favorites like Magical Educator Chad Crews as well as Fiddlin Dan who will be performing this summer as Ruby the Clown. Kids are going to excited about Rock N Roar Dino Show. The talented actors from Hampstead Stage Company will return again, this summer performing “The Secret Garden.”

See the schedule performances here. These shows are also now included in our online Events Calendar which you can access by clicking here.

Here’s a fun, cool way to entertain the kids during Summer 2013 in Savannah. Take them to an Angela Beasley’s Puppet People show!

Angela Beasley’s Puppet People will have offer interactive puppet shows 11 AM Fridays June 7-28 & July 12-Aug. 23 during Summer 2013 at the Puppet People Party Place, 3119 Furber Ave. Thunderbolt, 31404.

$2 off each ticket.

Admission includes: interactive puppet show, tour of puppet making studio, play time, puppet craft.

Walk-ins welcome, reservations preferred Group Rates Available Contact 912.355.3366 or www.PuppetPeople.com

Puppet People, 912.355.3366, www.PuppetPeople.com, email puppets@puppetpeople.com,  3119 Furber Ave. , Thunderbolt, 31404  Puppet People is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.