From Queen to ABBA to Billy Joel, The Savannah Philharmonic Chorus and rock band join forces to tackle the giants of pop and rock. (912) 525-5050. Click here for more info.

For the second year, the Savannah State University Chorus will rock the house with various pop and Motown hits in a special guest appearance. Always in high demand, the Savannah State University Chorus has received numerous awards and recognition and has performed both nationally and internationally. The Savannah Philharmonic is delighted to incorporate their incredible talents into this winning combination of pop and rock to create the most captivating concert experience.

Savannah Spring Break Art Camp for ages 5-14 runs April 18-22 2011
Presented by the City of Savannah’s Dept. of Cultural Affairs at S.P.A.C.E. Studios. Kids can sample a range of artistic mediums, including painting, ceramics, metalwork and more. Pre-registration required. (912) 651-6783 or www.savannahga.gov . Click here for a registration form.
Camp is 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For ages 5 – 12 (currently enrolled in kindergarten)
Registration deadline, 2 p.m., Friday April 15

Presented by the City of Savannah’s Dept. of Cultural Affairs at S.P.A.C.E. Studios. Kids can sample a range of artistic mediums, including painting, ceramics, metalwork and more. Pre-registration required. (912) 651-6783 or www.savannahga.gov . Click here for a registration form.
Camp is 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For ages 5 – 12 (currently enrolled in kindergarten)
Registration deadline, 2 p.m., Friday April 15

Celebrate the natural environment and connect with resources to care for it sustainably. Featuring a Save the Planet Scavenger Hunt; Trash Talkin’ Children’s Play; GreenZone for Kids; Climbing Wall. Download ticket for free admission. Learn more and download your ticket by clicking here.
www.experiencegreen.org

Bring your Easter basket to the GA State Railroad Museum (Roundhouse Railroad Museum) at 10 AM Sat. April 23 for springtime children’s crafts, a morning Easter egg hut, and of course, a train ride on the springtime story train! RSVPs required to attend. Open to toddlers to 10-year-olds. $10 per child with regular adult admission. For more information, or to RSVP call 912.651.6823 x3 or email childrensevents@chsgeorgia.org or info@chsgeorgia.org   

www.chsgeorgia.org

Join the fun at the Savannah Children’s Theatre with Pippi Longstockings, the classic tale brought to life on stage. March 25 and 26 and April 1-3; Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets at the theatre or www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org  .

Join the fun at the Savannah Children’s Theatre with Pippi Longstockings, the classic tale brought to life on stage. March 25 and 26 and April 1-3; Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets at the theatre or www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org .

We can’t say enough about how much we love  SCRIBBLE ART STUDIO in Savannah and are looking forward to checking out SCRIBBLE ART STUDIO’S SUMMER CAMP 2011.

Scribble Art Studio Summer Camp – run by Savannah artist Carrie Christian – has children drawing, painting, stamping, sculpting, and creating collages based on a variety of themes! Get ready to have some summer fun and explore your creative side!

4-5 year olds (different dates):
JUNE 6-10 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
JUNE 27-July 1 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
JULY 4-8 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
JULY 25-29 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
AUGUST 1-5 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

5-7 year olds:
Morning classes: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
8-13 year olds:
Afternoon classes: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

8-13 year olds:
Afternoon classes: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Art From Around The World! | JUNE 13-17: Russia, Africa, Mexico, Japan, India, and France are just some of the cultures explored while creating new and exciting works of art!
American Art / Folk Art! | JUNE 20-24: Pulling from the natural folk art tendencies of children, this week’s theme explores the history of this organic art and offers inspiration for creating new masterpieces!
Calling All Animal Lovers! | JULY 11-15: Campers will use animals and their surrounding habitats as a springboard to create unique, colorful creations. Animal imagery and stories will be used for reference!
Fantasy / Fairytale! | JULY 18-22: This week includes projects designed around classic fairytales, creatures of fantasy, tall tales, and legends!
Meet the Masters! | AUGUST 8-12, AUGUST 15-19: Learn about the lives and works of new and familiar artists through their masterpieces!

CONTACT: Carrie Christian | 912-323-0123 | carrieachristian@hotmail.com | | www.scribbleartstudio.com Cost: $150 for the week. Deposit of $50 necessary to ensure spot. Tuition includes all the finest art materials. Make checks payable to Scribble Art Studio.

Have you checked out SouthernMamas.com Summer Camps 2011 page? Click here to do so.

The SouthernMamas.com Camp Guide includes such options as the following The Coastal Heritage Society’s summer camps:

Get On Board! for Ages 3-5
June 13 – 16
July 11 – 14
July 18 – 21
$135 per child
@ Georgia State Railroad Museum (Roundhouse Railroad Museum)
Monday – Thursday, 9am-1pm

The Great Train Exploration for Rising 1st-3rd Graders
June 20 – 23
$135 per child
@ Georgia State Railroad Museum (Roundhouse Railroad Museum)
Monday – Thursday, 9am-1pm

Deerskins, Rice & Cotton: Life in Early Savannah for Rising 1st-5th Graders
July 25 – 29
$150 per child
@ Georgia State Railroad Museum (Roundhouse Railroad Museum), Battlefield Park, Savannah History Museum & Old Fort Jackson.
Monday – Friday, 9am-1pm

All camps are 9am-1pm, Monday-Thursday with the exception of Deerskins, Rice, & Cotton: July 25-29, which is Monday-Friday.
Lunch can be provided at an additional cost.
A $50 deposit is due upon registration.
10% discount for multiple children or multiple weeks.
Deerskins, Rice, & Cotton will have a special field trip to Old Fort Jackson on Friday, July 29. Transportation to and from the Fort is required. The group will reconvene for lunch together at the WhistleStop Cafe.

To download a 2011 registration form and camp guide click here:
For more info, call 912.651.6823
x 3 for Kelli, Director of Sales
x 5 for Rebecca, Director of Young Children’s Programming
Or email: info@chsgeorgia.org  or rervin@chsgeorgia.org

At Holiday Farms, you can spend time at Haytona Speedway, The Bounce House, The Barnyard Zoo, and playing many games. Everyone will take a hay-filled wagon ride to The Egg Patch where each child will get a dozen toy and candy filled eggs to take home. The Easter Bunny will be here EVERY DAY! Click here for more info.
HOURS:
April 14 – April 23
Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Friday – Saturday 9:00 am- dark, last hayride leaves at 6 pm
Closed on Sundays

E-mail: holidayfarms@yahoo.com

PRICES:
$8.00 per person, includes all activities, wagon ride to the Easter Patch and 1 dozen toy and candy filled eggs for all children 17 and under
Each participant MUST bring an empty egg carton
Easter photos will be provided by Music & Memories and available for purchase on:
Saturday, April 16th from 9 am – 1 pm
Saturday, April 23rd from 9 am – 12 pm.
Option to buy CD with all images (5-10 images) = $25.00 or
Print photo packages (2-3 weeks for delivery)= $15.00 – $40.00.
Cash, check or credit card accepted by Music and Memories
www.yourmusicandmemories.com

March of Dimes’s largest fundraiser. Registration begins at 8 AM. Walk at 9 AM.

Savannah’s March of Dimes’ March for Babies 6 mile walk is April 30 2011 at Daffin Park on E. Victory Drive, Savannah, 31405
Registration Time: 8 AM. Start Time: 9 AM

For more info, click here.

www.marchofdimes.com

A day of workshops, education and live entertainment. Recycl-rama 8-11 AM. Entertainment and other activities from 11 AM-3 PM,
www.earthdaysavannah.org

So many fun summer camps. So little summer time. Have you checked out SouthernMamas.com Summer Camps 2011 page? Click here to do so.

The SouthernMamas.com Camp Guide includes such options as Summer Marine Science Camps 2011

Looking for hands-on, feet-in marine science? The University of Georgia Marine Education Center and Aquarium camps allow kids to grow up learning about the Georgia Coast. The Summer Marine Science Camp (SMSC) sessions emphasize marine science and coastal ecology while nurturing the curiosity and stewardship potential in each child. We offer informal, team oriented, memorable camp experiences that balance detailed study with exploration. Using elements of environmental and experiental education as well as creative arts, each SMSC session is tailored to meet the learning stages and styles of kids aged 4-15.

Low student to staff ratios ensure personal attention and mentoring for your camper. Summer camp staff includes UGA marine education faculty and Georgia Sea Grant marine education interns. Camp sessions are high energy, chock full, and lots of fun! Your camper is sure to be hot, tired and dirty at the end of the day! The camp tailors key concepts in marine science and coastal ecology to camper academic level and attention spans.

For more info, contact Anne Lindsay @ 912-598-2355 or lindsaya@uga.edu. Click here for 2011 session dates.

Fund raiser for Interfaith Hospitality Network of Coastal Georgia. A kids bike tour around Lake Mayer to raise money for homeless children in Savannah. All children in grades preK-8th are invited to participate. $10 registration includes an event T-shirt, water bottle and access to carnival-style activities in the park. All participants must wear helmets.

Prize levels for individuals and teams. The team that raises the most money will receive a team Pizza Party and all team members will receive a fun goodie bag.

Registration form due March 30, 2011. To register or for more info, call 912.790.9446 or email LBrown@innsav.org

This fundraiser will enable Interfaith Hospitality Network of Coastal Georgia to continue sheltering and finding housing for homeless families and children. In the 13 years since IHN accepted its first guests, the organization has helped nearly 800 homeless families find shelter at host churches through its program. According to the U.S. Conference of Mayors Hunger and Homelessness Survey, family homelessness increased by 9 percent in 2010 and accounts for 36 percent of the homeless population. Georgia ranks fifth among the 50 states in family homelessness.

There is a glimmer of good news. After an average of 40 days, 73 percent of the homeless families that IHN sheltered were able to find permanent housing. IHN provided more than 2,360 nights of shelter and more than 4,720 meals to homeless families in 2010.

The generous support of individuals, organizations, and foundations is urgently needed. About $26.00 can feed and house one child for a day. IHN is an independent non-profit organization that works through the faith community to alleviate homelessness among families with children by providing shelter, meals and intensive support.

The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens’ Spring Garden Festival, sponsored by the Friends of Coastal Gardens, is a fundraising event that includes educational lectures, activities for children, plant vendors, and arts and crafts vendors.

Listen as UGA Extension Agent Dave Linvill shares the secrets of growing tomatoes in Chatham County in the free lecture “Totally Tomatoes” at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. UGA Extension Agent Jackie Ogden will share ideas on “Cooking with Herbs” at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. This year there will be a Roots and Shoots demonstration for the kids.

This is your opportunity to purchase an outstanding selection of bamboo plants as well as other garden plants from our vendors. Arts and crafts are also well represented. There will be face painting for the youngsters and free balloons at the Panda Club tent. Southside Fire Department’s fire truck and Chatham Mosquito Control’s exhibit will be here. There will be a snack bar and the always popular funnel cakes.

Admission to the festival is free but there is a $2 charge for parking. Some activities are free while others have a small charge.
http://www.ugaextension.com/bamboo/contact.html

Celebrate Children Day is part of the 5th Annual Healing Field for child abuse awareness, organized by The Coastal Empire R.O.C.K. Group. Activities include:
10 AM Opening Ceremony
11 AM-3 PM Activities and entertainment for the whole family
For more info, call 912.356.8404 or email director@coastalrockgroup.com
www.coastalrockgroup.com

The goal of the annual Healing Field for child abuse awareness is to turn a field of hurt into a field of hope. Each $50 donated to the Healing Field removes one flag representing child abuse and neglect from the field and replaces it with a pinwheel representing one family who will be supported by First Steps-Parents of Newborns Program at Candler. The field at the National Armory is free and open to visitors March 25-April 2. Free admisison to the National Guard Armory. For more info, call 912.356.8404 or email director@coastalrockgroup.com

From March 25 to April 2, the field in front of the National Guard Armory on Eisenhower Drive in Savannah will be covered in flags. Each flag represents child abuse and neglect.

It’s all part of the 5th Annual Healing Field for child abuse awareness, organized by The Coastal Empire R.O.C.K. Group. The goal is to turning a field of hurt into a field of hope. Each $50 donated to the Healing Field removes one flag representing child abuse and neglect from the field and replaces it with a pinwheel representing one family who will be supported by First Steps-Parents of Newborns Program at Candler.

The field at the National Armory is free and open to visitors March 25-April 2. Free admisison to the National Guard Armory, at 1248 Eisenhower Dr., Savannah, GA, 31406. For more info, call 912.356.8404 or email director@coastalrockgroup.com

The Beach Bum Parade might surprise the unsuspecting visitor. Like most parades, there are floats pulled behind cars and trucks. Unlike most parades, however, the floats, often trailers or boats, are filled with water-throwing paraphernalia. Spectators, lined up along the parade route on Butler Avenue, armed with buckets, squirt guns and hoses. What results is an all-out water war for fun loving beach bums of all ages. (912) 786-5444/(800) 868-2322

Kids of all ages are invited to search for easter Eggs hidden throughout South Beach Village at 10 AM Sat. April 23. Children’s Entertainment and special appearances from Jake the Salty Dog.

A stroller-friendly 5K Run/Walk/Stroll and Pop Tab collection event.

The family friendly fundraiser will feature free activities including fun with Ronald McDonald, a ¼ mile kiddie run, live music by Ricky Standard, games, prizes and refreshments. There is a wonderful bridge that participants will traverse twice for which this 5K is nicknamed the “mini-bridge run!” It’s perfect training for those aiming for the big one at the end of the year! Strollers are welcome.

Packet pick up is available at Ronald McDonald House on April 8th from 9 AM- 7 PM for those who pre-registered. Day of registration and packet pick up begins at 7 AM, the kiddie run begins at 8:45 AM, the 5K begins at 9 AM and the Pop Tab Weigh-In will be taking place from 7 AM – Noon. Post race activities including awards for winners, entertainment, refreshments and celebrity guest Ronald McDonald will last until Noon.

Last year almost 3,000 pounds of pop tabs were collected. Georgia Scale generously donates a bench scale each year to weigh the pop tabs brought in by each school, business and individual. Everyone loves to hear the rush of the tabs as they are poured into the drums to be weighed. The tabs are recycled and the funds are used for House operations to help fulfill the needs of the families served. Pop tabs are turned into Ronald McDonald House to be recycled throughout the year, but many people save them up for Pop Tab Pandemonium.

Visit www.active.com, key words Red Shoes Run to register for the 5K or obtain a paper registration by visiting Fleet Feet Sports, the Ronald McDonald House or log onto www.rmhccoastalempire.org . The fee is $30 through March 30th and then $35 through race day. Online registration will close at noon on April 8th. Participants are encouraged to start a personal fundraising web page after they register by going to www.firstgiving.com/rmhccoastal . It’s safe, easy and fun. The funds stay at the Savannah House.

Part of the Turtle Crawl Triathlon weekend of events! Tri to help sea turtles by registering for the Olympic or Sprint Triathlon events or the 5K Beach Run by clicking here. Additional events include a Friday night pasta dinner with Scute, the Loggerhead sea turtle mascot, and art auction at The Georgia Sea Turtle Center, as well as Saturday activities and a sea turtle release! Registration for the event can be completed through active.com by clicking here.

Registration Closing Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011
Proceeds from the events benefit the Jekyll Island Foundation which supports the continued operation and growth of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.
The Triathlons will begin early Saturday morning at Great Dunes Park. Volunteers from the Georgia Sea Turtle Center will be present along the route to cheer on athletes as they proceed through the course. Scute the Sea Turtle will make appearances thoughout the morning and several educational information booths will be placed near the finish line from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
A 5K run on the beach will take place after the start of the triathlons and a sea turtle release will follow the awards presentation as the culminating event.
Schedule of Events:
May 20, 2011
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Packet Pickup
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Pasta Dinner & Student Art Auction (Georgia Sea Turtle Center) Presented by Latitude 31.
May 21, 2011
7:00 am – Olympic Triathlon Start
7:30 am – Sprint Triathlon Start
8:00 am – 5K Beach Run
12:00 pm – Awards Ceremony
12:30 pm – Sea Turtle release

The fourth annual Shell-e-brate Earth Day family festival at The Georgia Sea Turtle Center This earth shell-e-bration features recycled crafts, earth-tastic activities and eco-entertainment for the whole family! No reservations needed; event is FREE with general admission to the Center, $6 adults, $4 children, 3 & under are free. Click here for more info.

The Savannah College of Art and Design’s School of Fine Arts, School of Foundation Studies and sculpture minor program present the annual Sand Arts Festival. Talented SCAD students and alumni compete in the festival and invite the public to attend this seaside celebration of creativity. The Sand Arts Festival will feature competitions in sand castle design, sand sculpture, sand relief and wind sculpture. Contestants may work individually or in teams. Entries in the sand castle, sand sculpture and sand relief competitions are judged for creativity of concept and design, as well as excellence of craft and detail. Entries in the wind sculpture competition are evaluated according to structural development, surface decoration and ability to fly. SCAD faculty members judge all competitions.

The Savannah College of Art and Design’s annual Sidewalk Arts Festival draws thousands of visitors each year to view temporary chalk masterpieces created on the sidewalks of historic Forsyth Park in Savannah. Participants represent SCAD’s many areas of study; different artistic styles are inspired by different cultures, interests and disciplines. The event features a chalk art competition with prizes awarded in three categories: students, alumni and prospective students. Children are invited to participate in dedicated drawing areas. Food and drinks will be available. Admission is free and open to the public. http://www.scad.edu/info-for/alumni/calendar.cfm