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Tuesday, August 31st, 2021

Imagination Hour @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum, HHI
Weekly Imagination Hour @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. features a staff chosen book and a related arts crafts project uniquely designed for parents and caregivers to enjoy one-on-one time with their children. Each week features a different story making it the perfect activity for you and your family.
Imagination Hour is geared for children age 5 and under; however, siblings and guests are always welcome to join! We invite you to stay and enjoy the museum following the program—the Learner’s Loft is home to the Sandbox’s very own library—the perfect spot to explore another story or bring a story to life with a puppet show. Let their imaginations run wild.
Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum
80 Nassau St
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-7645
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Friday, August 27th, 2021

FREE Outdoor Family Fun in Savannah with Tinkergarten
FREE Tinkergarten class on Sept. 16 2021 at 9:30AM at Lake Mayer Park in Savannah.
Kids fall in love with nature and the whole family connects to new friends—bring a friend and join the fun! Interested in learning more? Learn more here.
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2021

Once a month, Telfair Museums‘ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity.
Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome @ these Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour programs. Come play and learn.
$5 per child
Adult members free / Adult non-members $12
November Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour
Tues. Nov. 16, 11AM-Noon
Jepson Center
Learn more here.
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Jepson Center
207 W. York St.
Savannah, GA 31401
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Monday, August 23rd, 2021

Congrats to these pre-school teachers!
St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island won the title of BEST PRE-SCHOOL this week at the Savannah Morning News awards ceremony.
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St. Andrew’s is an International Baccalaureate World School inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12 in Savannah, Georgia.
For more information, visit https://saslions.com
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Sunday, August 22nd, 2021

Monthly storytime at SCAD Museum of Art
Treat your young art lover to SCAD MOA Story Time on the first Saturday of each month.
Next Monthly Story Hour: Sat. Nov. 6 2021 at 11AM. Enjoy exciting tales and fun activities as you learn about work by artist Izumi Kato.
Story Time is programmed for children ages 3 and older.
To ensure the health and safety of all museum patrons and staff, touchless temperature checks are required prior to entering the galleries and face coverings are mandatory. Be mindful of your fellow patrons by social distancing. Maintain 6 feet of space between you and other guests.
See all tour dates and listings on the museum event calendar.
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SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner Blvd.
Savannah, Ga.
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Sunday, August 15th, 2021

The Sandbox Children’s Museum new location on Hilton Head Is. is open
Come and play at The Sandbox Children’s Museum at Lowcountry Celebration Park!
The museum offers 3 sessions each weekday 10AM-1PM, 1:30-4:30PM, and 5-8PM.
You can reserve your tickets online here to make sure you have a spot to play.
(Please note the new address below)
80 Nassau St.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-7645
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Wednesday, August 11th, 2021

Toddler Tuesdays nature program @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah
Looking for an outdoor activity to do with your child?
Each week, Toddler Tuesday – a program @ Savannah’s Oatland Island Wildlife Center for 1-4 year-olds & their caregivers – focuses on one of Oatland’s animals, or a relevant nature theme. (See upcoming themes above)
Register online. Details here.
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Monday, August 9th, 2021

When the big kids go back to school, bond with your little ones who are still home.
Find parent & me classes & events in Savannah & the Lowcountry here.
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Friday, August 6th, 2021

FREE Family-friendly Party in the Park @ Lowcountry Celebration Park on Hilton Head Is.
On the following days now through Nov. 4 2021, 5:30-8PM
Thurs. Aug. 12
Thurs. Aug. 19
Thurs. Sept. 16
Fri. Oct. 8
Thurs. Nov. 4
Free & open to the public.
Enjoy the beautiful new LCP with Party in the Park. Live music, bounce houses, and beverages.
Bounce houses provided by Extreme Firehouse. Beverages provided by Southern Eagle and Coca-Cola sold separately.
Learn more here.
Lowcountry Celebration Park
94 Pope Ave.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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Thursday, August 5th, 2021

ART START @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah
Tues. Aug. 17 2021
11AM
Jepson Center, Savannah
Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited for storytime and a special tour. This month there will be in-person activities with you and your little ones. Grab your masks and meet in the Jepson Center atrium at 11AM Tues. Aug. 17
Learn more here.
Jepson Center
207 W. York St.
Savannah, GA 31406
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Thursday, August 5th, 2021

Ignite the Senses Children’s Gym, Bluffton, SC
OPEN GYM for the week of Aug. 9
Open gym 9AM-5PM Mon through Friday. CLOSED Saturday for parties.
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Ignite the Senses Gym is a gym for ALL kids…
At Ignite the Senses, we ignite each child’s curiosity to explore new activities and new social relationships. Ignite the Senses gym is a fun, clean and safe place for kids to play, learn and party.
As Bluffton’s only children’s sensory gym, we intend to spread community awareness and acceptance for those living with Autism in and around the Lowcountry. We will provide a safe and fun indoor environment where autistic and typical children can grow physically, emotionally, and socially together whether in the open gym setting or in any of the small group classes offered.
Ignite the Senses also has a new half day preschool program where children do active learning.
The gym’s motto: It’s OK to be DIFFERENT!
Check out the difference Ignite the Senses can make in your family’s life.
Learn more about Ignite the Senses Children’s Gym in Bluffton here.
Ignite the Senses Children’s Gym
163 Bluffton Road, Suite C1
Bluffton, SC 29910
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Sunday, August 1st, 2021

FREE Kindermusik celebration classes
Thanks to thousands of families across the Coastal Empire over the past 19 years, Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano is celebrating its 19th year of uniting families through music – offering Kindermusik since 2002.
The community is invited to celebrate with Kindermusik!
On August 23, 24 and 25 @ 10AM & 11AM, Kindermusik will offer FREE classes open to any 0-7 year olds: food, drinks and giveaways, as well as musical enrichment and togetherness and FUN.
For more info, and to reserve your child’s FREE spot in this celebration, visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or text 912-432-5885.
Location: Kindermusik with 88 Keys, 183 Deerfield Rd W, Bloomingdale GA 31302
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Monday, July 26th, 2021

Kindermusik Savannah/Chatham County classes for ages 4-7
Does your 4-7 year old child show an interest in musical instruments, but isn’t quite ready for the discipline and attention span that private music lessons require?
If so, this special Kindermusik class is just for them! We move, we listen, we dance and play instruments. We learn theory, musical concepts, rhythms and composers…all under the umbrella of FUN! Come visit your first class for free- parents welcome and encouraged to attend too! Mondays at 4PM.
Text 912-432-5885 for more info or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com.
Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2021

Toddler Tuesdays nature program @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah
Toddler Tuesday is a program for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of Oatland’s animals, or a relevant nature theme. The program will meet at the picnic pavilion and will include: singing, fingerplay, a story, an encounter with one of our animals, and a take-home craft.
UPDATE: Cost for the program is $5 for children and $5 for adults.
Registration is required and there are a limited number of spaces so reserve early.
Registration is made online, but the program fees will be paid at the front booth on the day of, and not in advance, so please, if you know you won’t make your reservation, please call and cancel so organizers can open the space for someone on the waitlist.
See the 2021 Toddler Tuesday Schedule and register online here.
Questions about the program? Call 912-395-1517, or email michelle.kelly@sccpss.com
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Monday, July 19th, 2021

Calling all 0-7 year olds who LOVE the beach!
It’s Kindermusik’s musical monthly play date – THIS Saturday, July 24 at 10AM.
Come experience a class together with your baby, toddler or preschooler that engages their whole body, sparks musical interest, and builds social skills. Each child will receive the class, an instrument to keep, 10 Kindermusik songs and a coupon for future classes.
This is an event not to be missed- spaces limited: enroll today: kindermusikwith88keys.com or text 912-432-5885 for more info.
Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.
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Monday, July 19th, 2021

Ignite the Senses Children’s Gym, Bluffton, SC
OPEN GYM this week of July 26 2021
9AM-5PM Wed. July 28
9AM-5PM Thurs. July 29
9AM-5PM Fri. July 30
11AM-3PM Sat. July 31
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Ignite the Senses Gym is a gym for ALL kids…
At Ignite the Senses, we ignite each child’s curiosity to explore new activities and new social relationships. Ignite the Senses gym is a fun, clean and safe place for kids to play, learn and party.
As Bluffton’s only children’s sensory gym, we intend to spread community awareness and acceptance for those living with Autism in and around the Lowcountry. We will provide a safe and fun indoor environment where autistic and typical children can grow physically, emotionally, and socially together whether in the open gym setting or in any of the small group classes offered.
Ignite the Senses also has a new half day preschool program where children do active learning.
The gym’s motto: It’s OK to be DIFFERENT!
Check out the difference Ignite the Senses can make in your family’s life.
Learn more about Ignite the Senses Children’s Gym in Bluffton here.
Ignite the Senses Children’s Gym
163 Bluffton Road, Suite C1
Bluffton, SC 29910
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Friday, July 9th, 2021

ART START @ Telfair Academy, Savannah
July 21 2021 at 10:30–11:30AM
Telfair Academy
Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited for storytime and a special tour at Art Start.
For July, Art Start will return to in-person activities with you and your little ones.
Meet at the front gate of the Telfair Academy at 10:30AM. Learn more here.
Telfair Academy
121 Barnard St.
Savannah, GA 31401
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Monday, July 5th, 2021

Tiny Tots Playtime @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah will be offered on certain days during Summer 2021: June 8; June 22; June 29; July 6; July 13; July 27.
Tiny Tots is for children ages 5 & younger & their caregivers.
Kids can enjoy trampoline, foam in-ground pit, bars, balance beams & more.
Tiny Tots Playtime
9:30-11AM June 8; June 22; June 29; July 6; July 13; July 27.
Call ahead to confirm: 912.921.1034
$5 per child (Cash only)
For ages 5 & younger
Questions? Email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com
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Sunday, June 27th, 2021

Deadline is this Wed. June 30 2021 to enter Kindermusik Savannah’s free giveaway for an entire month of Kindermusik classes for your 0-7 year old.
One winner will be chosen to receive weekly classes and home materials for the month of July.
Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com to enter your child!
Weekly Summer Kindermusik Classes
Weekly summer classes are ongoing at the Kindermusik studio- join in the fun today.
Text 912-432- 5885 to set up a free trial class!
Offering Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021

Toddler Tuesdays nature program @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah
Toddler Tuesday is a program for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of Oatland’s animals, or a relevant nature theme. The program will meet at the picnic pavilion and will include: singing, fingerplay, a story, an encounter with one of our animals, and a take-home craft.
UPDATE: Cost for the program is $5 for children and $5 for adults.
Registration is required and there are a limited number of spaces so reserve early.
Registration is made online, but the program fees will be paid at the front booth on the day of, and not in advance, so please, if you know you won’t make your reservation, please call and cancel so organizers can open the space for someone on the waitlist.
See the 2021 Toddler Tuesday Schedule and register online here.
Questions about the program? Call 912-395-1517, or email michelle.kelly@sccpss.com
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Thursday, June 10th, 2021

Kindermusik Savannah Giveaway
Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano is giving away free classes for the month of July to one winning child!
Anyone with a child ages newborn to 7 can enter.
Winner will be chosen at the end of the month.
Visit kindermusikwithkeys.com to enter.
Join Kindermusik Savannah for weekly classes- Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. For class schedule, and to set up a free trial, text 912-432-5885.
Location: Kindermusik with 88 Keys, 183 Deerfield Rd W, Bloomingdale GA 31302
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021

Join Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano Sat. June 12 2021 at 10AM in Savannah for “Here Comes the Train“!
This monthly musical playdate, open to ages 0-7 with their caregivers, will highlight trains and the “music” they make!
Each child receives an instrument after class.
Enroll at kindermusikwith88keys.com
Discount sibling rates available!
Location: Kindermusik with 88 Keys, 183 Deerfield Rd W, Bloomingdale GA 31302
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Saturday, May 29th, 2021

Ignite the Senses Children’s Gym Autism Awareness 5K
You’re invited: Ignite the Senses Children’s Gym AUTISM AWARENESS 5K Bubble Run & Children’s DASH on Sat June 26, 2021 in Bluffton, SC. Register online here.
There will be two children’s dashes at 8AM – one for ages 2-4 & one for ages 5-10.
The 5k race starts and ends at LowCountry Community Church off of Buckwalter Parkway. It is a fast flat course and will be chip timed by Grounded Running. There will be one water station on the course approximately at the halfway point. The race will start promptly at 8AM with the Children’s DASH followed by the 5k run. Parents are welcome to run with their child(ren) if necessary. All participants will be welcomed back to the finish with a shower of bubbles (representative of special needs) and a finisher’s medal. NOTE: Each participant MUST turn in their timing chip to receive a medal.
Register by June 15 to receive T-shirts.
Registrations accepted until 7:45AM on race day.
Packet Pick up is Friday June 25 9AM-6PM at Ignite the Senses Children’s Gym, 163 Bluffton Road, Suite C-1 and race day morning from 7-7:45AM at the race start.
**Proceeds from this event will be used to provide support groups, special events and activities like art, music, yoga and fitness opportunities for our local special needs population.
Register online here.
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Ignite the Senses Children’s Gym, Bluffton, SC
Ignite the Senses Gym is a gym for ALL kids…
At Ignite the Senses, we ignite each child’s curiosity to explore new activities and new social relationships. Ignite the Senses gym is a fun, clean and safe place for kids to play, learn and party.
As Bluffton’s only children’s sensory gym, we intend to spread community awareness and acceptance for those living with Autism in and around the Lowcountry. We will provide a safe and fun indoor environment where autistic and typical children can grow physically, emotionally, and socially together whether in the open gym setting or in any of the small group classes offered.
Ignite the Senses also has a new half day preschool program where children do active learning.
The gym’s motto: It’s OK to be DIFFERENT!
Check out the difference Ignite the Senses can make in your family’s life.
Learn more about Ignite the Senses Children’s Gym in Bluffton here.
Ignite the Senses Children’s Gym
163 Bluffton Road, Suite C1
Bluffton, SC 29910
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2021

Classic Games & Toys Day Camp @ Advanced Academics, Savannah
Join Advanced Academics in Pooler for Classic Games & Toys Day Camp this summer,
June 7-11 for ages 5-12.
Learn more here.
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Advanced Academics
email: adv.aca.mail@gmail.com
912-348-2017
405 Hwy 80, Suite 104
Pooler, GA 31322
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