(Savannah Summer Camps 2019)
June 30th, 2019Find Savannah Summer Camps 2020 Guide here.
Things to do with kids in Savannah: Art Start storytime, craft & art tour for toddlers, preschoolers
June 28th, 2019
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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(Savannah Family Therapists) Breast Cancer Therapy Course with Building Blocks Family Counseling in Pooler
June 27th, 2019
Making Lemonade: How to Make Lemonade When Cancer Gives You Lemons – a breast cancer therapy course with Building Blocks Family Counseling in Pooler.
4 Week Breast Cancer Group Therapy Course
Building Blocks Family Counseling in Pooler is offering a 4 week course for adults dealing with breast cancer and its effects on daily life. This course will offer strategies and tools for how to address the emotional piece to healing after a diagnosis. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice these coping skills in a therapeutic and safe environment.
Key areas that will be addressed:
The purpose of Emotions
Irrational versus Rational Thinking
Acceptance, and how to Get There
Being Present in Life’s Moments
Reconciling the Past and Facing the Future
Applying what we learn to Real Life and Live
Choose from two convenient time options:
Tuesdays
Sept. 10th
Sept. 17th
Sept. 24th
Oct. 1st
6:30-8:30PM
Saturdays
Sept. 14th
Sept. 21st
Sept. 28th
Oct. 5th
9-11AM
For more information call 912-349-8043 or email: info@buildingblocks.solutions
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Fourth of July Fireworks & Events in Savannah, Tybee Is., Richmond Hill, Hilton Head Is
June 24th, 2019
Fourth of July 2019 is almost here.
Are you ready? Click here to find out where & when to watch Independence Day Fireworks this year in Savannah, Tybee Is., Richmond Hill & Hilton Head Is.
We also have lots of family programs to enjoy throughout the day including free bike parades on Wednesday July 4th here.
Pop Goes the Sandbox, Fourth of July celebration, Sandbox Children’s Museum
June 24th, 2019
Celebrate Fourth of July with Pop Goes The Sandbox! at the Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is.
Thurs, July 4th 2019
10AM-2PM (but open til 5PM)
Take part in a special holiday craft, 4th of July Fun Fact Handout and show-your-colors cookie decorating thru 2pm
General Admission is $7 per person, FREE for Members. Military and senior discounts are available.
Details here.
Stay connected by liking The Sandbox on Facebook here.
The Sandbox Children’s Museum, www.thesandbox.org, 18A Pope Ave. (located behind St. Andrew’s By the Sea Methodist Church), Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, Tel: 843-842-7645 The Sandbox is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
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Savannah toddler activities: Kindermusik classes for ages 0-7
June 24th, 2019
Sing into summer! Join Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano for your one stop drop for all things early music education.
Kindermusik classes start with newborns, guiding them with nurture and love through their toddler, preschool and young child years. Kindermusik sets the stage in a playful and energetic environment to teach key foundations in music.
Find the class that’s just right for your 0-7 year old and watch them fall in love with music. Then, graduate into beginner piano lessons, offered right here in the Kindermusik Savannah music studio, for ages 6+.
Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or text 912-432-5885 for more info.
Musical Playdates for ages 0-7
There’s still room for you in Kindermusik’s last two June play dates- “Makin’ a Splash!” Wed. June 26 & Sat. June 29 2019 @ 10AM. Enroll online today
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
(Savannah therapists) Waters Edge Counseling on Postpartum Depression
June 21st, 2019
Bringing a baby into the world is a wonderful experience, but having a baby can also lead to feelings of anxiety, being overwhelmed, and feeling down. What exactly are normal feelings after having a baby?
Click here to find out what a Waters Edge Counseling expert says about the baby blues and postpartum depression.
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Waters Edge Counseling in Savannah
912-319-5552
Email: christina@watersedgecounseling.com
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SouthCoast Health Internal Medicine Physician on July 4th Safety
June 21st, 2019
SouthCoast Health Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Michelle Wilson
Sparklers, fireworks, grilling, swimming – all are fun Fourth of July traditions but also come with some safety risks especially when young kids are involved.
SouthCoast Health Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Michelle Wilson offers the dos and don’ts of July 4th here.
“We want all community members to have fun and make the most out of this holiday,” said SouthCoast Health Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Michelle Wilson. “But we also want to stress the importance of keeping in mind safety and health precautions as well. On any big holiday with parties and events, there are always elevated risks to be aware of.”
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Spartina 449 Annual Warehouse Sale, Hilton Head Is.
June 20th, 2019
Spartina 449 Warehouse Sale
June 28-30, 2019. Find hours here.
Hilton Head Island High School
70 Wilborn Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Find more info including directions, hours, FAQs & more here.
The Seventh Annual Spartina 449 Warehouse Sale will be June 28-30, 2019 at Hilton Head Island High School on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Join Spartina 449 this summer and carry home a piece of the Lowcountry! Save up to 80% off retail value on top-selling Spartina 449 merchandise. Inventory available while supplies last; all sales are final. No refunds. Merchandise will be replenished at various times throughout the day on Friday and Saturday. Whatever is remaining will be sold on Sunday.
Spartina 449 accepts major credit cards and cash during the sale. For online ticketing, a credit card purchase is required.
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(Savannah Family Therapists) Online Parenting classes with Building Blocks Family Counseling
June 19th, 2019
Online Love & Logic Parenting Class
This interactive online parenting class with Building Blocks Family Counseling in Rincon utilizes the Parenting the Love and Logic Way® Curriculum where parents will discover that their jobs can be really enjoyable, and that they can teach personal responsibility and respect without losing their kids’ love. Class facilitators will guide participants through the Parenting the Love and Logic Way® videos and workbook.
No need to worry about childcare or travel! This interactive online class allows parents to learn new parenting skills from the comfort and ease of their home. Discussion time is built in to each session. Choose from two convenient time options.
3 week course
Thursdays Sept. 19, Sept. 26, Oct. 3: 7:30-9:30PM
Saturdays Sept. 14, Sept. 21, Sept. 28: 8:30-10:30AM
Call 912-349-8043 or email info@buildingblocks.solutions for more information.
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Free July 4th Events: 4th of July Tybee Bike Parade
June 19th, 2019
Come one, come all. Come celebrate the 4th of July, Tybee style, by decorating your bicycles with your favorite red, white and blue.
Show your patriotic pride by biking three miles throughout Tybee on your tricked out bicycles with flag inspired frills.
Meet at the flags at Tybee Memorial Park on Butler Avenue on Tybee Is.. Family Friendly Fun.
Thurs. July 4 2019, 10AM
Tybee Memorial Park
FIND MORE SAVANNAH-AREA JULY 4th FESTIVITIES HERE.
Free ice cream for reciting the Pledge of Allegiance on July 1 & Monday afternoons during July, Savannah
June 18th, 2019
Almost time for I Pledge season @ Leopold’s Ice Cream in downtown Savannah.
The I Pledge for Ice Cream Project 2019 kicks off July 1 2019 from 4-7PM @ Leopold’s Ice Cream. During that time, any child (age 12 and under, accompanied by an adult) who can recite the Pledge of Allegiance gets a free child’s scoop in a cake cone, cup or sugar cone.
Come to Leopold’s @ 212 East Broughton St. on July 1 2019 from 4-7PM for the I Pledge for Ice Cream kick-off event.
After the kick-off, Leopold’s Ice Cream on Broughton Street will hold additional I Pledge for Ice Cream events each Monday in July from 4-7PM. The 2019 dates are: July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29.
Find other participating stores nationwide by clicking here. Don’t see your favorite ice-cream store on this list? Nominate them by clicking here.
Leopold’s Ice Cream, 212 East Broughton St., www.leopoldsicecream.com, 912-234-4442
Savannah preschooler activities: Kindermusik playdates for ages 0-7
June 16th, 2019
Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano’s June playdates are quickly approaching, but there’s still a spot for you.
Bring your 0-7 year olds for a musical pretend trip to the ocean, where the sounds and movements of ocean animals will have your little ones squealing with delight. Make memories together by spending a morning playing instruments, moving, dancing, and experiencing the beauty of Kindermusik.
Musical PlayDates are June 22, 26 and 29 2019 at 10AM. Each child receives the class, an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs, and a $10 coupon! Spaces are limited and some classes are already over 2/3 full- enroll at kindermusikwith88keys.com today.
Beginner Piano Lessons
88 Keys Piano has just a few spots left for beginner piano lessons at 88 Keys Piano- now accepting 6+ year-olds. Email info@88keyspiano.com for more info.
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(Savannah therapists) Waters Edge Counseling: How to create structure for your kids
June 13th, 2019
Are you needing to create some structure for your kids this summer?
Click here to find out some tips to help those long summer days run a little more smoothly.
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Waters Edge Counseling in Savannah
912-319-5552
Email: christina@watersedgecounseling.com
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Drive-In Movie Theaters near Savannah: Hwy. 21 Drive In in Beaufort, S.C. & Drive-In in Jesup, Ga.
June 13th, 2019
HWY 21 DRIVE IN, BEAUFORT, S.C.
If your Summer 2019 to-do bucket list includes hauling the kids to an old-fashioned Drive In movie theater like ours does, check out Hwy. 21 Drive In in Beaufort, S.C.
The Drive In accepts most major credit cards.
For directions or to see what’s playing, click here or follow the Drive In on Facebook here.
Hwy 21 Drive In, 55 Parker Dr, Beaufort, South Carolina 29906, tel (843) 846-4500, Email hwy21drivein@embarqmail.com, hwy21drivein.com
JESUP DRIVE-IN
There’s also a drive in theatre in Jesup, Ga., which is a farther trek from Savannah than Beaufort. For info on the Jesup Drive-In schedule, click here.
Follow the Jesup Drive-In on Facebook here.
Jesup Drive-In, 3686 Savannah Hwy. Jesup, Ga 31545 tel 912-559-2183 (office) or 912-427-7254 movieline, email jesupdrivein@yahoo.com, www.jesupdrivein.com
Family Medicine, Savannah Primary Care Doctors: SouthCoast Health’s Adam F. Novack, M.D.
June 13th, 2019
Adam F. Novack, M.D.
How to protect yourself from the heat while still enjoying the perks of life in Savannah.
“When it comes to extreme summer weather, it’s important to know how and why you are vulnerable,” said SouthCoast Health primary care physician Dr. Adam Novack. “If you are aware of those vulnerabilities, like dehydration, sun burn, and fatigue, you can take steps to prevent them while still being able to spend time outdoors.”
SouthCoast Health experts provide four simple tips here on how to help beat the heat.
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Savannah private schools: St. Andrew’s dean receives leadership in diversity award
June 13th, 2019
Mel Abrams, St. Andrew’s School Upper School Dean of Students, has been selected as a recipient of the DiversityIS magazine’s 2019 Leadership in Diversity Award.
This award is a measure of individual leaders at independent schools who encourage and support the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students and employees. DiversityIS magazine is the only national magazine dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion in U.S. independent schools.
See the online June edition of the magazine which includes the award winners here.
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St. Andrew’s School is a private, independent International Baccalaureate World School in Savannah inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12. Find more information here.
St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941, www.saintschool.com , email admission@saintschool.com On Facebook here. On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
(Things to do with toddlers) Daily summer programs @ Savannah Children’s Museum
June 11th, 2019
During Summer 2019, Savannah Children’s Museum offers daily programming Mondays through Saturdays – weather permitting
Summer Hours (Beginning Memorial Day):
Monday – Saturday: 9AM-2PM
Sunday: CLOSED
Please note that the museum may close due to weather conditions. Call ahead for accurate closing information at 912-651-4292.
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.
Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, GA 31401, chsgeorgia.org/SCM, 912.651.6823 Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser