Lots of fun, creative, stimulating summer camps out there in Savannah & the Lowcountry for Summer 2020.

Find them in our Savannah-Lowcountry Summer Camps 2020 here. We’re adding more camps all the time. Click here. 

(To advertise your camp or summer school, email anne@southernmamas.com)

Celebrate Easter 2020 on the Savannah River. Join the Savannah Riverboat Cruises family, including the Easter Bunny, for their annual Easter Sunday Brunch Cruise or Easter Dinner Cruise on the Savannah River.

After brunch, children will meet the Easter Bunny, have photos taken and receive a special Easter surprise on the boat.

Details here.

Easter Cruises

2020 Easter Brunch Cruise
Prices: Adult: $63.95 – Child (ages 5-12): $35.95; Children 4 & under are free

Join the Savannah Riverboat family, including the Easter Bunny, for their annual Easter Sunday Brunch Cruise! All your favorite breakfast and lunch entrees will be served on the 1.5 hour brunch cruise. After brunch, children can enjoy pictures with the Easter Bunny and receive a special Easter Egg surprise. Venture up to the top deck for a live narration by the Captain while taking in the sights of historic Savannah.

April 12; Boarding at 12pm; Sailing 1-2:30pm

Details here.

2020 Easter Dinner Cruise
Prices: Adult: $63.95 – Child (ages 5-12): $35.95; Children 4 & under are free

Celebrate Easter on the Savannah River. Join Savannah Riverboat family, for their annual Easter Dinner Entertainment Cruise. Enjoy their delicious dinner buffet on this 2 hour dinner cruise. Bring your family and friends and come take in the sights and sounds of historic Savannah.

April 12; Boarding at 6pm; Sailing 7-9pm

Groups of 25 or more, please contact the group sales department for discounted pricing information.

Details here.

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Savananh-area Easter Egg Hunts 2020

FREE Easter Extravaganza, Richmond Hill, Sat. April 11 2020
11AM-1PM (Line-up starts at 10:30 AM)
J.F. Gregory Park, 520 Cedar Street, Richmond Hill.
Open to kids ages 10 & younger
The free, family-oriented event includes Easter Egg hunt, free cookout, entertainment, games, free photos with the Easter Bunny. Try to arrive by 10:15AM.
Rain or Shine. In the event of rain, eggs will be distributed to the children & other activities will go on as planned under the pavilion.
Call 912-445-0196 or 912-308-7635.
Presented by New Beginnings Community Church in Cooperation with the City of Richmond Hill and many local business sponsors.

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Free Annual Children’s Easter Party & Egg Hunt @ Trinity Lutheran Church, Savannah, Sat. April 11
Come for the Easter story, crafts, games & lunch. Bring your own basket & hunt for the golden egg. For ages toddler to 6th grade.
Trinity Lutheran Church
12391 Mercy Blvd.
Sat. April 11
10AM – 1PM
Ages toddler – 6th graders
Free & open to the public
Please RSVP by calling (912) 925-4839.
Details here. 

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Free 2020 Pooler Egg Hunt, Sat. April 11 2020
@ Pooler Recreation Complex
9-11AM
200 Preston Stokes Drive
Pooler, GA 31322
The Egg Hunt is for children through 5th grade with one hunt at 9AM & another at 10:30AM. This is a FREE event, but to help organizers plan a fun and safe event for everyone, please register your children in advance online here. When you reserve your child’s ticket, please be sure to select the ticket that matches your child’s age range (either under 2 years old, 2-3 years old, 4-5 years old, 1st – 3rd grade or 4th – 5th Grade) and desired hunt time (either 9AM or 10:30AM).
Organized by Gateway Church
Parking in the parking lot behind the football stadium.

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Easter Egg Hunt @ Fort McAllister State Park, Sat. April 11 2020
2-3PM
Fort McAllister State Park
3894 Fort McAllister Road
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Age groups are: 3-6; 7-9; 10-12. Space is limited. Pre-registration & payment is required at park office to obtain even wristband(s). Registration open 4/1/20 – 4/10/20. Day of walk ups will be turned away.
Cost: $2 plus $5 parking.
912-727-2339.
Learn more here

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March is National Nutrition Month. So the SouthCoast Health nutritionist team is offering advice to those trying to live a healthier lifestyle, bite by bite.

When asked about what two to three changes people should make in order to be healthier, SouthCoast Health’s nutritionist team immediately thought of how to approach eating your fruits and vegetables. Being more mindful of not only how many fruits and vegetables you eat in a day, but the way they’re prepared is important. Not only are most Americans not reaching their recommended daily intake, they’re also consuming vegetables that are prepared in unhealthy ways, such as being covered in sauces, excessive seasoning, or fried, which adds unwanted calories and saturated fat.

Learn more here.

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Registration is now open for Coastal Heritage Society’s Summer Camps 2020, the popular Savannah summer programs inspired by learning through play.

Each week-long camp: “STEAM Studio Camp,” “Planes, Trains and Automobiles Camp,” “Jr. Chef Camp” and “Jr. Engineer Train Camp” will take place in June and July. Campers will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of hands-on sessions focused on the educational themes we explore in-depth at our museums.

The camps will be held at Savannah History Museum, 303 Martin Luther King Blvd. Savannah, GA 31401.

The registration for these camps is $180 per child, aside from “Jr. Chef Camp,” which is $200 per child. A discounted rate of $10 off of each camp registration is offered for Coastal Heritage Society members. Find info on becoming a member here. 

Pre-registration is required and tickets sell out fast!

Register online here for all of the available dates and details.

For additional information, please contact: echappell@chsgeorgia.org

“Jr. Engineer Train Camp”
Provides a unique experience that can only be found at Georgia State Railroad Museum. Campers will work alongside engineers, learn about steam and diesel-powered locomotives and engage in many interactive learning experiences. This camp is available for ages 4 to 6 and will be June 1-5 2020. Register online here 

“STEAM Studio Camp”
Offers campers a chance to participate in exciting activities that combine Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math. Campers will experiment with various materials and tools to find creative solutions for the challenges that are presented to them each day. This camp is available for ages 4 to 6 and 7 to 10 and will be June 8-12 and June 15-19 2020. Register online here 

“Planes, Trains and Automobiles Camp”
Offers campers a chance to participate in interactive experiences that explore a variety of transportation modes. Campers will learn about steam and diesel-powered locomotives, rocketry, planes, and our 1920’s Depot Hacks. This camp is available for ages 7 to 10 and will be June 22-26 2020. Register online here 

“Jr. Chef Camp”
Offers campers an opportunity to cook with Savannah Children’s Museum’s very own Charlie Cart Mobile Kitchen! Campers will engage in hands-on cooking lessons, preparing healthy snacks while learning about nutrition and health, history, science, math, and art! This camp is available for ages 7 to 10 years old and will be July 6-10 2020. Register online here 

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SouthernMamas.com is always telling you to get off the screens and get out there and do things with your kids in Savannah and the Lowcountry.

Except now during this COVID-19 pandemic, we’re not. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Social distancing is key , as in staying home as much as possible and avoiding crowds. That means avoiding playdates, sleepovers, bars, restaurants, parties, or houses of worship. Learn more here.

Georgia Department of Public Health provides a COVID-19 Daily Status report, listing all confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Georgia county by county, updated daily at noon. See it here. 

The State of Georgia has a COVID-19 hotline. Georgians with questions or concerns about COVID-19 (coronavirus) may call this hotline. Hotline Number: 1-844-442-2681

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Things to do at home for kids

Online National Geographic Explorer free classroom offered weekdays for kids. Details here.

Telfair Museums’ tips on sketchbooking for kids. Details here. 

Online kids’ free program hosted by Friends of Oatland, FOOVENTURES @ 11AM weekdays. Connect online w/ the animals of Oatland Island Wildlife Center while the wildlife center is closed during COVID-19 pandemic. Details here. 

Online live free zoo learning kids’ program hosted by Riverbanks Zoo, 10AM weekdays. Details here. 

Online live free learning kids’ program hosted by Children’s Museum of Atlanta, 11AM weekdays. Details here. 

Online Kindermusik Savannah classes here. 

Online virtual tour of Telfair Museums’ Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters in Savannah here. 

Online live free DIY kids’ art workshops, 11AM Tues. March 24 & 11AM Thurs. March 26. Details & materials needed here. 

Online free children’s bookfest, 3-5PM Fri. March 27. Details here. 

Online live video of wild osprey pair via The Landings bird cam  here.

E-books via Live Oak Public Libraries here. 

Travel & Leisure magazine lists 12 world-famous museums that offer virtual tours you can take from your couch. See them here. 

Online free Lunch Doodles with author & artist Mo Willems, 1PM weekdays. Details here. 

Online free storytime with Oliver Jeffers,  illustrator of many books including The Day the Crayons Quit, on Instagram Live at 1PM @oliverjeffers

Online free storytimes with Olaf, aka Josh Gad on Twitter and Instagram Live @joshgad 

Online free storytimes with children’s book author Dan Santat  “Santat survival school for the pandemic” on Instagram @dsantat 

Amazing Educational Resources is a big spreadsheet of tools/programs/services that usually cost money but are being offered for free (due to the COVID-19 pandemic) with info on subject and grade level. Find it here. 

In partnership with Save the Children and No Kid Hungry, Save with Stories – featuring celebrities reading children’s books – is offered on Instagram and Facebook to provide fun and education to kids and parents stuck at home during the coronavirus outbreak.

(We will be adding more online kids’ happenings to SouthernMamas.com)

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Now that Savannah-Chatham public schools & local private schools are closed for March 2020, here’s a homeschool schedule from Kristen Howerton, author of Rage Against the Minivan

Whether you speak Spanish at home and your child always responds in English or your child has never heard a word of Spanish before, they’ll find joy in a foreign language at the Exchange in Savannah.

With play-based, small group classes, children learn together and from one another, making life-long friends as they learn a life-long skill. Click here to view the full schedule. Classes begin March 24 2020 and each class is limited to 8 students.

Reserve your place today and join in on the fun!
Try a drop-in class before you join:
Saturday, 3/14 11AM
Monday, 3/16 9AM
Monday, 3/23 9AM
$10/child, $5/additional sibling

Learn more & register online here. 

Still have questions? Give Savannah Area Language & Culture Exchange  a call: 719-502-7685

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82 DAYS until Camp Moon River in Savannah!
Registrations are rolling in. Don’t get caught on a waitlist.
To register for Camp Moon River:

1) Visit www.CampMoonRiver.com.
2) Click register now.
3) Select “Mindy Nash” as the instructor for easy filtering, and select your session(s).

Multi-Week Discounts Available (for the same camper)

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CMR 2020 K-8
There are 7 weeks of CMR and 6 sessions due to the 2-week session on June 15 2020

Week 1: 6/1/20 – 6/5/20 Summer Fun Week
Week 2: 6/8/20 – 6/12/20 Destination Fun Week
Weeks 3/4: 6/15/19 – 6/26/20 2-week Moon River Madness w/ optional field trip
Week 5: 7/6/20 – 7/10/20 Summer Fun Week
Week 6: 7/13/20 – 7/17/20 Destination Fun Week
Week 7: 7/20/20 – 7/24/20 Summer Fun Week

Camp Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM

Extended Care Available:
Morning Wait- 7:30-8:30AM
After Care- 4:30-5:30PM

CMR Features: (some variation according to session) Sports & Games, Drama, Arts & Crafts (Daily & Weekly Choice), GAGA, Waterslides, Talent Shows, Lip Sync Contests, Trivia Competitions, Camper Led Play, Moon River Madness All Camp Competition, Nature Walks, Minute to Win It, Field Trips, Weekly Campfires & Tie Dye

CMR is screen-free.

ACA Accredited.

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St. Peter the Apostle School on Wilmington Island in Savannah welcomes all students from Pre-K3 to 8th grade for a full-day academic program in an innovative, loving environment where tradition meets tomorrow.

St. Peter the Apostle School is now enrolling for the 2020-2021 school year. Please call and let St. Peter the Apostle School welcome your student TOGETHER! Call 912.897.5224.

Location

The school is easily accessible from Whitemarsh Island, the Truman Parkway, mid-town Savannah and Tybee Island. It is located just off Highway 80 East (Victory Drive), not far from Thunderbolt.

St. Peter the Apostle School
7020 Concord Rd.
Savannah, GA 31410
912-897-5224

For more information, visit www.school.saintpetertheapostle.com

St. Peter the Apostle School, www.school.saintpetertheapostle.com,  7020 Concord Rd., Savannah, 31410, 912-897-5224,  On Facebook here. On Twitter here. St. Peter the Apostle School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Report Cards Are Coming Soon!

Report Cards provide feedback to parents about your child’s progress and learning.

If your child’s grades are not where you want them to be, consider a complimentary consultation with one of Savannah Educational Consultants’ educational counselors or coaches to discuss what can be done to help your child become more effective and less frustrated in school.

SEC offers College Counseling, Career Development Services, Psychoeducational and Neuropsychological Evaluations, Academic Life Coaching, Support Services for students with learning disabilities, ADHD and ASD, and Tutoring for all grades and in all subjects, including SAT and ACT prep.

If you’re interested in services or want more information, please call 912-238-9552.

Savannah Educational Consultants
130 Tibet Ave., Suite 103
Savannah, GA 31406

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UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Bring your kids to a special FREE Bee Day @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center  9:30AM-12:30PM on Thurs. March 19

Felt bees and ceramic hives workshops with the cultural arts staff and an instructional show-and-tell and discussion by the Coastal Empire Bee Keeping Association. Stick around for the FREE screening of “Bee Movie” at 11AM.

9:30-11AM: Felt Bees & Ceramic Hives Workshops
Instructional Show-and-Tell and discussion by Coastal Empire Bee Keeping Association

11AM-12:30PM
Film Screening of “Bee Movie”

FREE | Open to the Community | All ages welcome

Savannah Cultural Arts Center
201 Montgomery St.
Savannah, GA 31401

Register online here. 

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Savannah Cultural Arts Center offers these free or affordable Spring 2020 kid-friendly classes & workshops.

To view the latest updates to events and programming, be sure to visit www.savannahga.gov/arts or call 912-651-6783.

Little Artists Creative Drop-in Play Space
Saturdays, March 21 & 28 • 9AM-Noon
Ages 6 & younger
$5 per child per class

Drop in any time between 9AM-Noon to take part in a creative learning environment that focuses on stimulating the basics of imagination, movement, and fun.

Register online here. 

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Music and Movement
Saturdays, April 4 – 25 • 9:30-10:30AM
4-week class
15 months – 3 years with caregiver
Cost $20

Sign up for this educational experience with Instructor Joanna Walchuk as she takes you through the building blocks of learning songs and dance in a fun, uplifting environment.

Register online here. 

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Home-school Art Program
Thursday, April 9, May 7 10AM-Noon
Ages 6-15
$10 per child

Come join our new Home-school Art Program to learn create and have fun! Each session will offer a different creative and educational activity that will help foster artistic expression. Students will learn a variety of skills across different media while learning about famous artist and art movements. Parents are encouraged to join in own the fun for free.

Register online here. 

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Drop-in Ceramics
Thursday’s (Bi-Weekly) April 2-May 28 10AM-Noon
All ages welcome (ages 10 & younger are not permitted on the wheel)
FREE

Drop in our studio and engage in fun clay based activities with the guidance of our skilled instructor.

Register online here. 

We all know the importance of good sleep when it comes to good health. But what do you do when you suffer from sleep problems?

SouthCoast Health has a sleep department that offers help with a variety of common sleep problems including insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea and more.

“Sleep is the body’s way of resetting after all the work it has done throughout the day, so there are many health issues that can be caused by poor sleeping habits,” said Dr. Victor Rosenfeld, Director of SouthCoast Health’s Sleep Department. “Because of this connection, sleep is an important part of providing our patients with holistic health services and recommendations.”

Learn more here. 

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Calling all cowboys and cowgirls: Kindermusik Savannah ’s March musical playdates are “Home on the Range!“

Bring your 0-7 year old for a morning full of wild west wonder, including singing, movement, stories, instruments and more.

At the end of the playdate, each child receives an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs and a $10 coupon. Spaces are limited so enroll today.

Playdates will be held Saturday, March 21 and Saturday, March 28 at 10AM.

Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com to save your child a spot.

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.

Kindermusik Savannah, kindermusikwith88keys.com,  email music@kindermusikwith88keys.com or info@kindermusikwith88keys.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

COLLECTING IMPRESSIONISM: TELFAIR’S MODERN VISION is now open.
March 6 –Aug 16, 2020

Jepson Center
207 W York St.
Savannah, GA 31401

Learn more here. 

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COLLECTING IMPRESSIONISM’ FREE FAMILY DAY
April 18 2020 @ 1–4PM
Jepson Center

From more than 7,000 works in the museum’s permanent collection, Telfair presents ‘Collecting Impressionism,’ including some of the finest paintings in the United States. Children and families will be invited to create their own miniature Impressionist works and go on a scavenger hunt throughout the exhibition. Local artists will be on hand to lead plein air painting demonstrations in front of the museum, and local musicians will provide a program of Impressionist music in the auditorium at 2pm.

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ART START: COLLECTING IMPRESSIONISM: TELFAIR’S MODERN VISION
April 16 2020 @ 10:30–11:30AM
Jepson Center

$5 per child
Adult members free / Adult non-members $12

Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.

April 2020’s featured exhibition is Collecting Impressionism: Telfair’s Modern Vision. Come play and learn.

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Kids Summer Pottery Camp 2020 @ Savannah’s Clay Spot 

This popular Savannah summer camp @ Savannah’s Clay Spot is a unique opportunity for children to work as actual artist in a professional ceramic studio. Each camp week has a different fun theme. Children create at the pottery wheel and use several hand building methods.

Pottery camp sizes are limited to 7-12 so register early.

Register online here. 

Savannah’s Clay Spot is at 1305 Barnard St., Savannah, 31401. The studio sits on the SW corner of Barnard and Henry Street with the front door facing Henry St. There is parking right in front of the studio facing Henry Street. Look for the fun red fence.

Savannah’s Clay Spot, www.savannahsclayspot.com, 1305 Barnard St., Savannah, 31401, tel. 912-509-4647 or e-mail savannahsclayspot@gmail.com 

UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED

STEAM Fest 2020
Sun. March 29, 2020
11AM-3 PM
Georgia State Railroad Museum
655 Louisville Rd, Savannah, Georgia 31401

Coastal Heritage Society invites the public to attend the 4rd annual STEAM Fest, an interactive family-friendly event designed to showcase STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) education programming.

The event will be Sun. March 29, 11AM to 3PM at Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Rd. Savannah, GA 31401.

Admission to STEAM Fest is included in the cost of regular admission to Georgia State Railroad Museum, $11 for adults and $7 for children younger 12. This event is FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Find membership info here.

Community partners at the event will include: Georgia Reptile Society will teach about animal biology, Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Foundation will demonstrate underwater research tools, the Paleontology Association of Georgia will showcase a natural fossil display for guests, NASA Solar System Ambassadors Program will be educating on astronomy and space science, and Snapology of Savannah will provide STEAM-based LEGO® activities for event attendees. There will also be an indigo dyeing program focused on the science and history behind the dyeing process.

A Modern Pop Art Experience and Collage Workshop will be led by New York author and artist Michael Albert Pop Artist.

In addition to workshops and activities, food will be available for purchase from The Magic Food Truck.

Georgia State Railroad Museum will offer enhanced activities throughout the day, including executive railcar tours, hand car activities, operating locomotive train rides, plus other science and engineering demonstrations.

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Toddler Time @ Savannah Children’s Museum

Toddler Time  – held on some Thursday mornings March-May – is the perfect morning out.

Geared towards toddlers and their caregivers, the morning will begin with story time or musical education. Next, art exploration will follow then sensory exploration and open play with a focus on socialization. Complimentary coffee will be provided.

This event is included with regular admission to Savannah Children’s Museum and is FREE for members. Find membership info here. 

Toddler Time Thursdays

Thurs March 19 2020
10AM-Noon

Thurs. April 2 2020
10AM-Noon

Thurs. April 16 2020
10AM-Noon

Thurs. May 7 2020
10AM-Noon

Thurs. May 21 2020
10AM-Noon

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During the school year, Savannah Children’s Museum offers daily programming Wednesdays through Sundays – weather permitting

Please note that the museum may close due to weather conditions. Call ahead for accurate closing information at 912-651-4292.

Hours: Sept-May: Wed-Sat: 10AM to 4PM, Sun: 11AM to 4PM, Mon-Tue: Closed (But on certain school holidays during the school year, the museum will often open on days when it is normally closed)

Admission:

$8 per person (aged 18 mo. and older)
Ask about the discount combination ticket

Savannah Children’s Museum is a magical outdoor space located at Georgia State Railroad Museum in the old Central of Georgia Carpentry Shop. Expert educators create fun daily programming so children and families learn while they play.

You can purchase tickets at each of the museum’s gift shops or take advantage of the Discount Combination Ticket.

Email info@savannahchildrensmuseum.org with questions.

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Pediatrician searching in the Savannah or Pooler area?

Coastal Pediatrics has offices in Savannah & Pooler. Learn more about Coastal Pediatrics here.

Coastal Pediatrics- Savannah
2 Wheeler Street
Savannah, GA 31405

Coastal Pediatrics- Pooler
1000 Towne Center Blvd
Building 1000B
Pooler, GA 31322

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Last Minute Disney Cruise Deal with Two Sisters Travel

If you’ve been dreaming of a Disney Cruise, now is THE time to book!! Disney Cruise Line is offering a limited number of discounted 3-night sailings for late April through early May. Take advantage of incredible pricing of only $153 per person, per day for a family of 4.

Disney Cruise Line offers a unique vacation experience that blends entertainment and adventure with comfort and convenience. There is something for everyone on a Disney cruise: relaxing “me” time for the adults, imaginative fun for the kids and exciting family time for all. Every voyage features the world-class hospitality that only Disney can provide, and of course, all of your favorite characters.

Contact Tara McCoy at Two Sisters Travel for a quote and more information. These cabins will go fast!

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Two Sisters Travel
843.284.3241
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Did you know that at Camp Moon River in Savannah, they have taken great care to develop and live by a dignity and respect statement?

Camp Moon River celebrates, values, and respects the differences among us. (Visit here, for their complete statement.)

Camp Moon River’s dignity and respect statement is just a piece of the foundation that informs the CMR culture for their campers and staff.

If a summer camp that fosters an environment of dignity and respect is important to you, check out Camp Moon River!

When you celebrate the PLATINUM rule, summer fun can truly begin!

CMR 2020 sessions are filling up; register soon to secure your spot(s)! www.CampMoonRiver.com

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Camp Moon River (CMR) at Savannah Country Day School 
Register online here.
Questions? Email campmoonriver@savcds.org or call 912-961-8859.

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Could My Child Be Dyslexic?

Research shows that 8 to 10 percent of American children under 18 years of age have some type of learning disability.

Children with learning disabilities are as smart or smarter than their peers, but they may have difficulty reading, writing, spelling, reasoning, recalling and/or organizing information if left to figure things out by themselves or if taught in conventional ways. Psychoeducational or neuropsychological evaluations can reveal whether or not a specific learning disability, ADHD, anxiety or depression is affecting your child’s academic performance.

If you are interested in services or want more information, please call Savannah Educational Consultants at 912-238-9552.

Savannah Educational Consultants
130 Tibet Ave., Suite 103
Savannah, GA 31406

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Junior Ranger Summer Camp 2020 @ Skidaway Is. State Park, Savannah

Jr Ranger registration is open for Summer 2020 @ Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah. Four sessions will be offered for ages 7-12 (no exceptions on ages) and each week has 18 spots available. Cost: $150 per child.

Drop off is between 8:30-9AM and pick up is between 4-4:30PM. The sessions are:

Week 1: June 1-June 5 2020
Week 2: June 15-June 19 2020
Week 3: July 6-July 10 2020
Week 4: July 20-July 24 2020

Registration must be done through the park office and speak with office staff directly and payment for registration can be done over the phone. Please have your method of payment, the week you would like to register, and your email address handy when you call to register. Call 912-598-2300.

Be sure to send your Jr Ranger with a refillable water bottle, bug spray, sunscreen, snacks, and a packed lunch each day of camp.

Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, 31411

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Junior Ranger Camps 2020 @ Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill

Week of June 8 2020
9AM-2PM
Spend a week with the park rangers and learn skills from Civil War soldier training to outdoor survival skills and archery. Become an official Junior Ranger. For ages 7-10 years old. Registration begins May 1. Payment is due upon registration. Cost: $100. 912-727-2339.

Week of July 13 2020
9AM-3PM
Spend a week with the park rangers and learn skills from Civil War soldier training to outdoor survival skills and archery. Become an official Junior Ranger. For ages 7-10 years old. Registration begins May 1. Payment is due upon registration. Cost: $100. 912-727-2339.

Week of July 27, 2020
9AM-3PM
Spend a week with the park rangers and learn skills from Civil War soldier training to outdoor survival skills and archery. Become an official Junior Ranger. For ages 7-10 years old. Registration begins May 1. Payment is due upon registration. Cost: $100 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.

Learn more here.

Fort McAllister State Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA 31324, Bryan County

8th BIRTHDAY FOR THE BIRDS
APRIL 25 2020, 9-11AM
Port Royal, SC

The Town of Port Royal along with the Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands Committee invite the community to celebrate the 8th Birthday for the Birds on April 25 2020, 9-11 AM. This unique, one of a kind event showcases Beaufort County’s wonderful natural resources, the Port Royal Rookery and Wetlands, along with the incredible wildlife living within.

This exciting free Community Celebration focuses upon the various species living in this habitat along with educational and information resources. With support from the Fripp Island Audubon Club and other organizations, it will be an informative and fun day to enjoy the Port Royal Rookery and Wetlands. Representatives from the LowCountry Habitat for Humanity, Fripp Island Wildlife Department along with Hunting Island Park Rangers will be onsite as they showcase many inhabitants of the wetlands including alligators and other species.

Master Naturalists (TOUR SIGN-UPS BEGIN AT 8:30 AM) will be there as educational guides giving boardwalk tours of the wetlands along with answering any questions. There will be a Scavenger Hunt with check offs for finding all the unique species and when completed, can proudly show off by wearing their well earned “I Found all the Wildlife Species at the Port Royal Rookery.”

Plus, face painting by Kandace Palmer of Southern Palette Art Studio, local school children’s artwork and puppets to view and a delicious Birthday Cake.

There will be kazoos to play as you tip your bird hat and Cypress Wetlands coloring books donated by the Beaufort Soil & Conservation District for the children to enjoy. Look for the Costumed Bird Greeters, the 1979 Silver Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-Up festively decorated with Birds for the Event.

The event, created by the commitment and vision of Pete Richards* through the Town of Port Royal, who wished to share his love of birding, and, in his own words said, “The importance of the birthday is making wildlife and birds accessible to community, families and children. It is now in its 8th year.”

The Town of Port Royal has generously helped along with Audubon and the many volunteers who work to provide this fun day to the community and their families.

*Pete Richards passed on Saturday, February 29th.

The Greening of the Forsyth Park Fountain, parades on Hilton Head Is., Tybee Is. & in Savannah – all are part of the special month of March in Savannah.

(No Tara Feis Irish Celebration this year. )

St. Patrick’s festivities for 2020 include:

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GREENING OF THE FORSYTH PARK FOUNTAIN, SAVANNAH

Fri. March 6 2020, Noon-1PM. Details here. 

See the Forsyth Park fountain be dyed green. Free & open to the public.

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TYBEE IRISH HERITAGE CELEBRATION PARADE

Sat. March 14 2020, 3PM Tybee Is.’s Butler Avenue. Details here.

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UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.

HILTON HEAD ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Sun. March 15 2019, 3PM

37th Annual Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Details here.

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UPDATE: THE SAVANNAH PARADE IS NOW CANCELLED: 

SAVANNAH ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Tues. March 17 2020, 10:15AM.  Details here.

UPDATE: THE SAVANNAH PARADE IS NOW CANCELLED:

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY IRISH BOWLING

Ancient Order of Hibernians’ Irish Road Bowling Tournament
Sat. March 21 2020, 9AM-Noon @ Hutchinson Island Racetrack
Cost: $25 per person, $75 per team.
Details & register here. 

Kindermusik Savannah March 2020 Musical Playdates

Calling all cowboys and cowgirls – music of the Wild West.
Sat. March 21 & Sat. March 28 2020

Don’t miss Kindermusik Savannah March playdates: Home on the Range – calling all cowboys and cowgirls! In these heel-kicking, rip-roaring, Wild Western-themed playdates, you’ll be riding horses, rounding up cows, and picking out some old country songs on the banjo and guitar… celebrating the music of the great frontier. Grab your boots and saddle up to join.

At these Kindermusik Savannah  playdates, you and your child will get:
A 40-minute class packed with learning, love, and laughter
A Kindermusik instrument
10 digitally downloadable Kindermusik songs of YOUR choice!
A $10 coupon for our weekly studio classes
Kindermusik Savannah March playdates will be held twice: on Sat. March 21 and Sat. March 28 @10AM. Feel free to enroll in one or both dates. Playdates are open to children ages 0-7 and their caregivers! Spaces in each playdate are limited and tend to fill fast, so hurry to enroll now and save your family’s spots!

Cost: $18 for first child; $10 each for siblings
Ages newborn to 7 years; multiple adult caregivers welcome!

Enroll at kindermusikwith88keys.com.

Kindermusik Savannah, kindermusikwith88keys.com,  email music@kindermusikwith88keys.com or info@kindermusikwith88keys.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser