Savannah Sharks is an All Stars Competitive Cheerleading Squad located on Wilmington Island serving girls ages 4-14. Accepting girls of all levels from beginner to advanced! 

Savannah Sharks is having try-outs on June 1 2012 for FREE - open to all returning girls and newcomers!

Practice will be one day a week through the summer and twice a week starting in the fall! E-mail savsharks@gmail.com  for more information on the program and for Summer Camps.

“Like” Savannah Sharks on Facebook here to stay updated about try-outs & programs.

You are also invited to check out Savannah Sharks at a May 31st exhibition at St. Andrews School on Wilmington Island at 6 PM. Everyone is invited to watch the FREE 30-minute long show. St. Andrews School is at 601 Penn Waller Road Savannah, 31410.

Savannah Sharks All Stars Competitive Cheerleading Squad, On Facebook here, email  savsharks@gmail.com,  601 Pennwaller Road, Savannah, 31410 Savannah Sharks is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Looking for active summer classes for your little one?

Coach Val’s Tumblegym has just the thing in a safe, air conditioned, bug-free environment! Their 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.

Children “Build More Than Muscles” through group games, obstacle courses, music activities and more.

Testimonial:
“Coach Val,
You’re doing a WONDERFUL job with the kids! I did a lot of gymnastics and music classes with my boys when they were little, and your class is by far the best one I’ve seen. You do a great job of engaging the little ones while throwing in plenty of creative learning exercises. Ella absolutely loves the class, and I agree, she’s gained lots of skills in a short time!”
- Misty H. from Savannah

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.

Classes available this summer:
Wiggle Worms: 30min classes ages walking – 2yrs
This “Parent and Me class” is designed to incorporate the earliest aspects of physical fitness, enhance fine and gross motor skills, body awareness, and muscle coordination while promoting physical, mental and social development. Music, basic gymnastics movements, and games create a fun and healthy atmosphere for you and your child.

Grasshoppers: 45 min classes ages 2-3yrs
This toddler class is open to children who enjoy having parents close by and are ready to learn to follow instructions from another adult. We ask parent/guardian to assist until their child is ready to participate on their own. This class continues to enhance your child’s fine and gross motor skills, social skills, strength and coordination through the activities and obstacle courses that emphasize eye-hand coordination, climbing, hanging, jumping, running, and rolling in a fun and safe environment.

Bumble Bees : 60 min classes ages 3-4yrs
This class continues to enhance and challenge your child’s physical, social and cognitive development. Basic tumbling and gymnastics skills, ball handling skills and preschool concepts are taught. Group activities, teamwork, and fun theme-based curriculum keep your child engaged and excited to participate.

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

Additional Programs Available for Summer (see website here for details)
Cartwheel basics: ages 5-8yr olds. Skills, drills, and strengthening to learn how to do a cartwheel! (Several other basic tumbling skills will also be practiced)
Sport Readiness Training: ages 6-10yr olds. This class is a perfect opportunity for your child to increase strength, speed and agility with this age-appropriate circuit training course. Ideal for kids who play (or want to join) football, soccer, tennis, gymnastics, swimming, and baseball.
Inclusion class: Adult, child with special needs (ages 5 – 10), and siblings – Contact for more information.

FREE TRIAL CLASSES available. Unsure your child will participate? Want to see Coach Val in action before you commit to class time? Fill out our free trial form here and try out a class at no cost.

Mention you saw on SouthernMamas.com site, and annual registration fee of $25 will be waived. New customers – register with a friend and both receive additional $10 off class or camp.

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.

The Georgia Coastal Aquatic Team offers the 2012 Ultimate Stroke Camp at Chatham Aquatic Center. Kids focus on one stroke a day. Details on the SouthernMamas Summer Camps 2012 Page. Click here.

 
Savannah Celtic F.C. and PDLA have teamed up to offer THE No. 1 summer soccer camp in Savannah this year! Don’t miss this great opportunity to be coached by the region’s top collegiate coaching staff.
PDLA Soccer Camp @ Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex, Savannah
June 11-15
Coaches include:
- Thomas Melville (Savannah College of Art and Design Men’s Team)
- Eduardo De Souza (Longwood University Men’s Team)
- More top coaches to follow…
Ages U7 through U19
Boys and girls welcome
All levels of play welcome
9am – 11:30am, half day morning = $150 per player
12:30pm – 3pm, half day afternoon = $150 per player
9am – 3pm, full day = $250 per player
* Includes a soccer ball and camp t-shirt
* U7 players must register for half day camp
* U8 players + can register for half day or full day
Register online here.

Summer Soccer: Savannah Celtic is also offering several other great camps this summer. Check out the schedule here.

MORE LOCAL SUMMER CAMPS, CLICK HERE

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Happy Savannah Sand Gnats Opening Night!

The is game is 7:05 PM tonight (Thurs. April 5) at Historic Grayson Stadium, 1401 E. Victory Dr., Savannah, 31404.

Come enjoy a night at the ballpark and cheer on the Savannah Sand Gnats! Spend time with your friends and family, visit with Gnate the Gnat and enjoy some great baseball!

This home game stretch continues April 5 through April 11 2012.
Admission: $7 General Admission Seating, $8 Reserved Seating, $10 Box Seating, $5 Children Ages 4-12/Seniors/Military General Admission Sea

Visit www.sandgnats.com or call 912.351.9150 to purchase tickets today.

The Sand Gnats also offer a summer baseball camp for kids. Details here.

3v3 World Tour and Savannah Celtic FC present Savannah Summer Soccerfest
June 9, 2012 (1 day event)
Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex, Savannah

This tournament for: Under 6 up to High School Age Groups

Deadlines:
Early Bird Registration ENDS 5/28
Registration ENDS 6/5

Schedule: 4 GAME MINIMUM

Cost:
Early: $135/team (no t-shirts)
Standard: $155/team (no t-shirts) + $6.50 (Processing fee)

Awards:
Individual Medals – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teamsRosters:
Minimum: 3 Players
Maximum: 6 Players

For More Info and Registration, click here.

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The Spring Schedule for Early Goals – Toddler Soccer is available!

Savannah Celtic SPRING 2012 schedule has been posted and registrations are open. Savannah Celtic has several sessions with less than 3 spots left.

Registrations are first come, first serve. Savannah Celtic can’t hold spots for you or your friends unless they sign up.

Payment required within 3 weeks of signing up to secure your spot so Savannah Celtic isn’t holding spots for players who don’t plan on playing, and at the same time turning away players who are itching to get out there.

Details will be included in your confirmation email once you sign up.

ALL THE INFO WILL BE HERE.

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TBall Season is HERE.

Isle of Hope TBall will start March 20 & 22 2012. Tball is for girls and boys 3 to 4 year olds on Tuesday and 5 to 7 olds on Thursday nights. Email at edyannett@att.net  to request a registration form.

Time to register for youth Spring 2012 soccer with Savannah Celtic.

There is still time to sign up. You can do so here:

Bigger Micro Program
The Wilmington Islands program is booming. Last season, Savannah Celtic had 5 U6 teams and 5 U8 teams on the island. This year, both programs are at 6 and 6 and the calls are POURING in every day for them.  Savannah Celtic even added a U10 team that practices on the island.

Schedule Change
 This season, EVERYONE (including Bloomingdale) will come to Savannah for the final weekend of games, May 19 & a big awards ceremony. An added perk is that your teams will get to play a team they didn’t play during the rest of the season.

Start Date
Games will start March 24, giving everyone plenty of time to practice.

Bloomingdale Addition
There’s a new Bloomingdale Micro program this season, headed by Jeff Storey-Pitts with 5 teams in U6 and 5 at U8. Jeff is full time with Celtic and is a Nationally Licensed Coach.

New Island Director
Ciara Thomas will be running the program on the islands this season.  She is the GK for the SCAD women’s soccer team and has already talked several of her teammates into helping her out.

Here’s a timeline of this coming SPRING Season.

Feb. 3 to March 1
Registrations will remain open until the start of March, however teams will already be formed and practicing. If you want your child on a specific team or you want them to get started with everyone else, Savannah Celtic suggests registering in the next week.

March 24
Games are slated to begin. There will be NO GAMES on St. Patricks Day, March 17th.

If you are already registered but need to pay, please mail your check to:
Savannah Celtic FC
PO Box 14207
Savannah, GA 31416

If you need to register still, please click here. For the various discounts offered & payment plans, click here

If you have questions, please email celitc@savannahceltics.com

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Time to get the kids ready for swim season!

Starfish Swim Lessons in Savannah are offered at Chatham Aquatic Center, Savannah, 7240 Sallie Mood Drive
Savannah, 31406-3991
(912) 652-6793
Each session consists of 8 lessons.
Click here for the March 2012 schedule.
Session Fees
Non-Member:$ 50 Member: $38
Non-Member Consecutive Session: $45 Member Consecutive Session: $33
Second Child:$45 Second Child: $33
Star Babies: $25 Out of county fee: $60

(If you are looking for private swim lessons for your child, we can’t say enough great stuff about swim instructor Theresa Palmer, an independent swim instructor who teaches out of the Chatham Aquatic Center!)

StarBabies (Ages 6 months – 36 months)
The purpose of this course is to build off of the skills and love of the water learned in StarBabies. The course does not teach children to be accomplished swimmers; it does prepare young children for the SeaSprites level of the Starfish Swim School. One parent or trusted caregiver must be in the water with each child. Swim diapers are required.

SeaSprites (Ages 3-5)
Designed to meet the needs of pre-schoolers, this class will develop a high comfort in the water, a readiness to swim, and for those children who are developmentally ready, teach beginning swim skills. Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies and receive color level patches for each achievement. Approaches teaching skills through creative, fun activities.

SeaStars (Ages 6-8)
Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies and receive color level patches for each achievement. The color levels are used to divide students into broad ability groups. Children progress at individual rates with the opportunity to learn the core swimming skills and progress to advanced strokes. Learning is self-paced but challenging.

SwimStars (Ages 9 & Older)
Students are divided by age group (Ages 9 – 14, Adults) Classes are taught along the same philosophy as SeaStars.

StrokeStars (Any age that meets skill prerequisite)
Swimmers refine freestyle and learn stroke technique for backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and more!

AngelFish
The AngelFish program is designed to meet the needs of your special needs child. These classes are taught along the same philosophy as the Starfish Swim School. The classes will provide necessary teaching adaptations and or adaptive equipment that may be required to make your child as independent and successful in the water as possible. Private lessons are available for children and adults of all ages.

The SPRING 2012 schedule for Savannah Celtic’s toddler soccer program – called Early Goals - will be posted on Fri. Feb. 10 (probably around noon). Registrations will not be open, however. Savannah Celtic wants everyone to get a chance to view the schedule, talk it over with their families before signing up. The signups will open at noon on Monday, February 13th.

Registrations are first come, first serve. In the past, Savannah Celtic’s Early Goals has had sessions fill up in a matter of minutes, so we recommend signing up as soon as possible if there is only 1 session that works for you. Get your friends to sign up too, because Savannah Celtic won’t hold a spot.

Payment is required within 3 weeks of signing up to secure your spot. This way, Savannah Celtic isn’t holding spots for players who don’t plan on playing, and at the same time turning away players who are itching to get out there. Those details will be included in your confirmation email once you sign up.

For more info, click here.

Jumpbunch  is an International Sports and Fitness program serving children and families throughout the US and India!  JumpBunch of Greater Savannah is currently offering classes in Savannah and Richmond Hill at Children’s Village, PALS, Early Learning, Maggies Morning School, Richmond Hill Montessori, Southern Montessori and many more locations.

FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS Monday January 9 AT 9:30 am

JumpBunch is offering a 10 week session beginning on January 16– March 12
The class offered will be Monday morning at 9:30 am located at New Life Church at 16252 Hwy 144 E in Richmond Hill, GA.

Cost for the 10 weeks is only $85 ( military discount of 10$ off)

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 JumpBunch offers 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!!

JumpBunch offers a Mommy and Me class, Toddler and Preschool curriculum.

Enroll Online Now here!!
And check out JumpBunch on Facebook: Jumpbunch of Greater Savannah.

If you have any additional questions, please call Coach Jenny at 912-445-0312. JumpBunch is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Back to school after holiday break means it’s time to register your kids for Savannah music, Spanish, art, soccer, gymnastics, swim lessons or swim teams or all of the above.

SouthernMamas.com now lists Children’s Winter 2012 Classes/Sports in one easily accessible spot. Just go to Winter 2012 Classes/Sports at the top of our main page under the SouthernMamas.com logo and you will seen the drop-down menu for Children’s Art Classes; Children’s Music Classes; Children’s Spanish Classes and Children’s Sports. Those categories are also now listed in the left sidebar under Pages.

Lots of fun local children’s programs out there to help kick off 2012. So start registering & happy winter.

Get a jump start on soccer! Savannah Celtic FC holds an indoor camp each winter (Jan/Feb) that helps the kids get a jump start on the Spring Season.

The coaching is conducted and overseen by Nationally Licensed STAFF coaches and the kids always get a lot out of it. They will practice on Tuesday/Thursday for 6 weeks (a total of 12 sessions). The cost is $85.

Ages 4 to 8. More info here.

(Spring Season soccer discounts. Savannah Celtic is offering several discounts on spring soccer sessions to help out the families who make Savannah Celtic great. For info on those spring session discounts (not the indoor winter camp), click here. )

Check the Savannah Celtic website here for more information.

If you have any questions, please email Savannah Celtic at celtic@savannahceltics.com. Savannah Celtic is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Jumpbunch is an International Sports and Fitness program serving children and families throughout the US and India! JumpBunch of Greater Savannah is currently offering classes in Savannah and Richmond Hill at Children’s Village, PALS, Early Learning, Maggies Morning School, Richmond Hill Montessori, Southern Montessori and many more locations.

FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS Tuesday December 6 and December 13, AT 9:30 am

JumpBunch is offering a 10 week session beginning on January 3- Mar 6. The class offered will be Tuesday morning at 9:30 am located at Coastal Cathedral at 275 Berwick Blvd. in Berwick.

The cost for the 10 weeks is only $85 (JumpBunch offers a military discount of 10$ off)

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!!

JumpBunch offers a Mommy and Me class, Toddler and Preschool curriculum.

Enroll Online Now here!!
And check out JumpBunch on Facebook:  Jumpbunch of Greater Savannah.

If you have any additional questions, please call Coach Jenny at 912-445-0312. JumpBunch is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Savannah Celtic FC will hold a holiday camp the week of December 19-23. It is for U8 and UP. You can find more details and sign up by clicking here.

Spring 2012 Recreational Registrations
Savannah Celtic Soccer has registrations open for spring. Discounts for returning players and early bird discounts to those who sign up before January 1st. More information here.

Please tell them SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Be sure to check out Savannah Celtic’s new Website here.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym provides fun, imaginative exercise programs for children walking through 10 yr olds.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym 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. Children “Build More Than Muscles” through group games, obstacle courses, music activities and more.

Testimonial:

“Coach Val, you’re doing a WONDERFUL job with the kids! I did a lot of gymnastics and music classes with my boys when they were little, and your class is by far the best one I’ve seen. You do a great job of engaging the little ones while throwing in plenty of creative learning exercises. Ella absolutely loves the class, and I agree, she’s gained lots of skills in the past few months!”

- Misty H. from Savannah

Located at 310 Johnny Mercer Blvd in the Wilmington Island Shopping Center (with Dollar Tree, Ace Hardware, and Goodwill)

Phone: 912-268-6003

Website: www.coachvals.com

Facebook: Coach Val’s Tumblegym (like page by clicking here for 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.

Classes available:

Wiggle Worms: 30min/week ages walking – 2yrs
This “Parent and Me class” is designed to incorporate the earliest aspects of physical fitness, enhance fine and gross motor skills, body awareness, and muscle coordination while promoting physical, mental and social development. Music, basic gymnastics movements, and games create a fun and healthy atmosphere for you and your child.
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Grasshoppers: 45 min/week ages 2-3yrs
This toddler class is open to children who enjoy having parents close by and are ready to learn to follow instructions from another adult. We ask parent/guardian to assist until their child is ready to participate on their own. This class continues to enhance your child’s fine and gross motor skills, social skills, strength and coordination through the activities and obstacle courses that emphasize eye-hand coordination, climbing, hanging, jumping, running, and rolling in a fun and safe environment.
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Bumble Bees : 60 min/week ages 3-4yrs
This class continues to enhance and challenge your child’s physical, social and cognitive development. Basic tumbling and gymnastics skills, ball handling skills and preschool concepts are taught. Group activities, teamwork, and fun theme-based curriculum keep your child engaged and excited to participate.
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Fire flies: 60 min/week ages 4-6yrs
This class is designed for children in Pre-K through Kindergarten. Concepts and themes are designed to introduce and reinforce age-appropriate physical, social and cognitive skills. Basic tumbling, gymnastics, and ball handling are worked through obstacle courses, group games, and teamwork.
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Dragon Flies: 60 min/week ages 6-8yrs
This class is designed for children in First and Second grade. Concepts and themes are designed to challenge children using age-appropriate physical, social and cognitive skills. Basic tumbling, gymnastics, ball handling, and physical fitness skills are worked through obstacle courses, group games, and teamwork.
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See website for schedule and rates. Registration online available here.

Additional Programs Now Available (See website for details)

WE-TRAIN: Adult and Child (ages 7-10yrs)

Inclusion class: Adult, child with special needs (ages 5 – 10), and siblings

FREE TRIAL CLASSES available. Unsure your child will participate? Want to see Coach Val in action before you commit to class time? Fill out our free trial form here and try out a class at no cost.

Mention you read about Coach Val’s Tumblegym on SouthernMamas.com site & receive $10 off first months fees.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym, 310 Johnny Mercer Blvd in the Wilmington Island Shopping Center, 912-268-6003, www.coachvals.com; On Facebook here. Coach Val’s Tumblegym is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Help your children excel in a sport, in a social environment, that is suitable for both boys and girls! A new swimming program designed just for homeschoolers will be at Savannah Aquatic Center, 7240 Sallie Mood Drive Savannah, 31406. Participants receive PE credit in a small group environment.

• Learn and improve swim techniques
• Make new friends
• Gain strength in the water
• Build self confidence
• Learn life-long water safety skills
• Set and achieve goals
• Benefit from small group learning environment
• Benefit from exposure to Savannah Swim Team Coaches

ENROLL BEFORE 11/1/2011 and RECEIVE ½ OFF THE FIRST MONTH’S DUES. Half-Off offer expires 10/31/11.

The program’s coaches are good at teaching students how to improve and most importantly, they enjoy it!

Group Programs. Both groups have a one-time registration fee of $79 which covers program administration and registration of child as a member of USA Swimming.
Red Group: Program is designed for swimmers with medium to high comfort level in the water.Must be able to swim across the pool unassisted. Focus is on stroke mechanics and technique. 1-1:45 PM Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays. Monthly dues: $60 per child.

Blue Group: Program is designed for swimmers who have experience swimming all four strokes, and are ready to learn advanced skills and conditioning. 1:45-3 PM Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays. Monthly dues: $79 per child.

To enroll, email savannahswimlessons@gmail.com  or call Coach Greg Schmid at 912.596.2427. Swimming for Homeschoolers is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.