School is out, creativity is in!
Fun-filled activities abound at the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah. Free for children 14 and younger.
Learn more here.
The Matthew Reardon Early Learning Academy in Savannah is scheduled to open in August of 2019 and will serve children between the ages of 18 months and five years.
The program will be an autism inclusion preschool, utilizing the Walden School curriculum. Based on incidental learning through play, Walden creates a language rich environment that promotes social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
For more information about the Early Learning Academy, please plan to attend an open house Sat. Aug. 10, 10AM-1PM. The preschool officially opens on Aug. 14. Learn more online at matthewreardon.org/early-learning-academy.
Matthew Reardon Center for Autism, Inc.
11500 Middleground Road
Savannah, GA 31419
P: (912) 355-9098
matthewreardon.org
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Start your day with art! Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Savannah museum for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome @ this Art Start Stroller & Toddler museum tour.
July 18 2019 theme: “The Prints of Dame Laura Knight.” Register online here.
Come play and learn.
$5 per child
Adult members free / Adult non-members $12
Learn more & register online here.
Thursday at 10:30–11:30AM
Jepson Center for the Arts
207 W York St.
Savannah, Georgia 31401
Upcoming Art Start & Toddler Tours
ART START: FIVE DECADES on Aug. 15 2019 at 10:30–11:30AM. Register online here.
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You’re invited to FREE back-to-school family day at Telfair Academy in Savannah on Sat. Aug. 10, 1-4PM.
The featured exhibition is “If These Walls Could Talk: 200 Years of William Jay Architecture.”
Enter the gallery to explore William Jay’s life, travels, and designs (two of which are Telfair Academy and the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters!) during this back-to-school Free Family Day. Plus, you can learn about materials and techniques used in the making of the original Telfair mansion 200 years ago.
Activities are available for all ages, so bring the whole family and have a fun day at the museum before the new school year begins
Investment is provided by the City of Savannah, the Georgia Power Foundation and St. Joseph’s/Candler.
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How to successfully survive those “teen years.”
Learn more here.
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912-319-5552
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Legacy Irish Dance Classes in Savannah
Fall 2019 Savannah
Your child can learn Irish Dance this fall @ Legacy Irish Dance Academy in Savannah.
Receive one FREE month of Irish dance classes when you mention you saw this flyer above on SouthernMamas.com.
Cost is $60 per month & 20% discount for siblings. No purchase needed for class attendance. Savannah classes are held @ Legacy studio off Harry Truman Parkway on Skidaway Road every Tuesday. BOYS DANCE FOR FREE.
Register online here.
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Give your child a foundation that will last a lifetime: Enroll them in Kindermusik Savannah classes.
Weekly classes are ongoing and enrollment is open anytime. Your first class is FREE! Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or text 912-432-5885 today to see what everyone LOVES about Kindermusik for their little ones.
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Kindermusik Savannah Playdates. Children can bring their favorite stuffed friend along!
Sat. July 20 at 10AM
Wed. July 24 at 10AM
Sat. July 27 at 10AM
Playdates are open to children ages 0-7 with their caregivers, and each child receives the class, an instrument, 10 songs, and a $10 coupon.
Spaces in each playdate are limited and tend to fill fast, so hurry to enroll now and save your family’s spots.
Enroll at kindermusikwith88keys.com
Kindermusik…where music & learning play.
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Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing at The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. on Sat. July 20 2019, 10AM-2PM.
Moon themed craft, facepainting, fun Moon coloring pages, and mini moon pies and Moon cake pops for the first 50 people at noon.
General Admission: $7 per person for everyone 1 and older, up to 12 months is free, $6 for active military and seniors.
Sat. July 20, 2019
10AM-2PM
The Sandbox Children’s Museum
18 Pope Ave.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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Join Spartina 449 – Downtown Savannah for a Sizzlin’ Summer Book Signing Event!
Sat. July 13, 2019
3-5PM
317 W. Broughton Street
Downtown Savannah
Featuring New York Times Best Selling Authors
Mary Kay Andrews author of more than 30 books. Her latest is “Sunset Beach.”
Patti Callahan Henry, author of “The Favorite Daughter”
Mary Alice Monroe , author of “the Summer Guests”
Enjoy 15% off your entire Spartina 449 purchase when you purchase a new book.
Plus, take advantage of in-store special, raffle prizes, summer mocktails and more.
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Is there hope for someone with postpartum depression? How can I encourage a friend who is struggling with postpartum depression? Where should someone with postpartum depression go for help?
Find out how a Savannah mental health professional answers these questions by clicking here.
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912-319-5552
Email: christina@watersedgecounseling.com
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The Children’s School at St. John’s Church in Savannah is now accepting applications for the 2019-20 school year for children ages 14 months through 5 years.
The Children’s School is a non-profit organization dedicated to the social,spiritual and intellectual needs of young children. This beloved school offers:
*2, 3, and 5-day week programs, 9AM-1PM
*Nurturing professional teaching staff
*Bright, spacious classrooms with latest learning aids and equipment
*Individualized lessons to reach the needs of each student
*Weekly chapel, music, art, and science programs provided for all ages
*Summer Programs offered
For more information, please call the school at 912.232.1225 or email childrensschool@stjohnsav.org. Learn more here.
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The Children’s School at St. John’s Church in Savannah offers quality, well-loved summer preschool and infant summer programs in addition to their popular school year preschool. This July & August, this beloved school will offer a Mother’s Morning Out for ages 3 months-11 months in addition to their summer program for ages 12 months through Pre-kindergarten.
Learn more here.
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The Children’s School Infant/Mother’s Morning Out Summer Program
9AM-1PM Tuesday and Thursday
For ages 3 Months – 11 Months
Summer Registration Fee $25 (includes all sessions)
Due with registration form
The Children’s School at St. John’s Church in Savannah is offering Summer Mother’s Morning Out program for children ages 3-11 months. Reservations are suggested as space is limited. Sign your child up now for a summer of fun at The Children’s School. The registration fee is due with the registration form. Tuition must be paid in full by the first day of each session.
The new infant class this year will provide a stimulating environment for your baby. The class will offer tummy time and crawling activities. The babies will enjoy music and play interaction. The Children’s School offers one teacher and one aide for up to 6 infants.
July Mother’s Morning Out
July 16 & 18 2019
August Mother’s Morning Out
Aug. 13 & 15 2019
Aug. 20 & 22 2019
Please indicate weeks attending on your registration form.
$30 per day or $55 for the week.
Register
To register, please call the school at 912.232.1225, email childrensschool@stjohnssav.org or visit www.stjohnspreschool.org.
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The Children’s School Summer 2019 Session Program
For ages 12 months through PreK
Sign your child up now for a summer of fun at The Children’s School, serving ages 12 months through Pre-kindergarten.
The $25 registration fee is due with the registration form. Tuition must be paid in full by the first day of each session.
9AM- 1PM, Monday – Friday
Summer Registration Fee $25 (includes all sessions)
Due with registration form
July School- Under the Sea
July 15-July 26 2019
Weekly Rate: $125
Full Session- $235
August School – Rocketing into Space
Aug. 12-Aug. 23
Week 1- The Solar System
Week 2- Being an Astronaut
Weekly Rate- $125
Full Session- $235
Each session the instructors will introduce exciting new themes. The daily schedule will include a theme related craft, circle time lesson and story, fine and gross motor skills activity, sensory activities, and outside play. Please indicate weeks attending on your registration form.
Register
To register, please call the school at 912.232.1225, email childrensschool@stjohnssav.org or visit www.stjohnspreschool.org.
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The Children’s School at St. John’s Church, 1 West Macon Savannah, GA 31401, 912.232.1225
Is your child an animal lover… stuffed or real? 😀
Welcome to July Kindermusik Savannah musical playdates: “Paws and Claws” – celebrating pets. This month in Kindermusik playdates, participants make music that’s centered around our favorite furry friends. You won’t want to miss this cuddly, endearing playdate. Your child is invited to bring along their own stuffed friend to show the class.
Kindermusik Savannah Playdates
Sat. July 20 at 10AM
Wed. July 24 at 10AM
Sat. July 27 at 10AM
Playdates are open to children ages 0-7 with their caregivers, and each child receives the class, an instrument, 10 songs, and a $10 coupon.
Spaces in each playdate are limited and tend to fill fast, so hurry to enroll now and save your family’s spots.
Enroll at kindermusikwith88keys.com
Kindermusik…where music & learning play.
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Christmas in July @ Sandbox Children’s Museum Hilton Head location
You’re invited to Christmas in July @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is.
Snow is in the forecast for frolic and fun on Wed. July 24 2019, 10AM-2PM. Details here.
What better way to beat the summer heat than celebrating Christmas in July. Enjoy a snow machine, holiday games and activities, themed arts and crafts, decorate holiday cookies, holiday scavenger hunt, and…
Special guest: Santa! (who is on Hilton Head for vacation)
Event admission: $7 for members, $12 for non-members. Military and senior discounts are available.
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First come, first serve. Space and activities limited in the event of rain.
The Sandbox (Hilton Head location)
18A Pope Ave
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-7645
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No sales tax-free weekend in Georgia for 2019. But just across the bridge, South Carolina will have the annual sales tax holiday weekend Aug. 2 to Aug. 4 this year to help save on your back-to-school. Which will make it worth the trip to hit the Tanger Outlets, Target etc. along US 278 in Bluffton, SC.
South Carolina 2019 Sales Tax Holiday Aug. 2-4
South Carolina’s Tax Free Weekend applies to the following items:
Clothing, Accessories, Footwear, School supplies, Computers, Computer equipment & software, Linens, bath towels, shower curtains.
Not exempt: Jewelry, cosmetics, eyewear, furniture and layaway purchases.
See a list of SC exempt items here.
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No Georgia tax-free weekend
Georgia State lawmakers failed to pass legislation to provide for any 2019 tax holidays, according to the Georgia Department of Revenue, ending the state’s tax-free weekends.
FREE Leopold’s Ice Cream 100th Birthday Block Party on Savannah’s Broughton Street with Birthday Cake ice cream, face painting & a Kids’ Zone stocked with free fun.
Chatham Emergency Services and Savannah Fire will bring an ambulance and a ladder truck for the kids to explore and will hang an American Flag for a big I Pledge for Ice Cream event. All participating kids will receive a free scoop of ice cream.
This year’s Kids’ Zone will feature free crafts, games and face painting by Glitterboxx Studios & Oatland Island Wildlife Center will be back with some of their amazing animals.
Help blow out the candles and cut the birthday cake at 3PM.
The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra will perform 3-7PM.
Leopold’s will offer $1 single scoops all day.
Free and fun for the entire (including furry members) family.
Sat. Aug. 17, 2019, 11AM-7PM
212 E Broughton St.
Savannah, GA 31401-3402
Join Coastal Heritage Society for a family-friendly celebration of American Independence during the 2019 “A Family Fourth” programming.
CHS sites in Savannah will host a variety of activities to honor the 4th of July holiday. These events will be included in the cost of daily admission at each museum.
• Old Fort Jackson: Revolutionary War themed programming from 10AM-4PM on Thursday, July 4th through Saturday, July 6th.
• Savannah Children’s Museum: the week-long theme will be Independence Day and will feature crafts and activities focused on the holiday. 9AM-2PM.
• Savannah History Museum: enhanced “Loyalists & Liberty” tours from 10AM to 4PM on Thursday, July 4th through Saturday, July 6th. The program will share about Savannah’s role in the American Revolution and will include a battle reenactment and musket firing demonstration. They will also have some unique artifacts from the CHS collection on display, including a World War II era telegram from the 4th of July.
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Have you wondered if you or a loved one may be experiencing postpartum depression?
What exactly are the symptoms?
One of the therapists @ Waters Edge Counseling in Savannah explains the ins and outs of postpartum depression as well as how you can get help. Click here to find out more.
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New July themes
Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano offers parent and child music classes for ages 0-7 both weekdays and weekends. Find the class that’s just right for you. Never been? First class is free.
Beginner piano lessons for ages 6+ almost full…contact Kindermusik Savannah to get the last few spots.
Text 912-432-5885 for more info, or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com.
Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.
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An interactive children’s museum with a shrimp boat as a main play exhibit will open in Bluffton @ 10AM Mon. July 1 2019.
The Sandbox of Hilton Head Island on Hilton Head Is. is opening a satellite Bluffton location in Tanger Outlets 2 next to H&M. The Bluffton-location of this interactive children’s museum will open July 1 2019 @ 10AM. Opening month special: $5 admission for everyone age 1 & older.
Hours: Monday – Saturday from 10AM -8PM and Sundays 12-7PM.
Enjoy introductory discounted admission to the museum throughout the month of July 2019 of just $5 per person for those 1 year of age & older, with memberships including both the Bluffton and Hilton Head Island locations.
The Sandbox Children’s Museum at Tanger 2 will serve children up through 12 years of age. The space will include STEAM and Makerspace exhibits as well as dedicated space for toddlers, a party and programming room and an art studio. The new museum is designed to reflect the local Lowcountry culture with a shrimp boat as the main play exhibit
Directions: I-95 to Hwy 278, South Carolina Exit 8 for 13 miles. Tanger Outlets 1 is on the right, 2 miles before the Hilton Head Bridge. Tanger Outlets 2 is on the right, 1 mile before the Hilton Head Bridge.
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Christmas in July @ Sandbox Children’s Museum Hilton Head location
You’re invited to Christmas in July @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is.
Snow is in the forecast for frolic and fun on Wed. July 24 2019, 10AM-2PM. Details here.
What better way to beat the summer heat than celebrating Christmas in July. Enjoy a snow machine, holiday games and activities, themed arts and crafts, decorate holiday cookies, holiday scavenger hunt, and…
Special guest: Santa! (who is on Hilton Head for vacation)
Event admission: $7 for members, $12 for non-members. Military and senior discounts are available.
Sorry, coupons not valid for this event.
First come, first serve. Space and activities limited in the event of rain.
The Sandbox (Hilton Head location)
18A Pope Ave
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-7645
The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew’s by the Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Is., 29928 www.thesandbox.org The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser