Tiny Tots Playtime @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah will continue on the following dates through summer 2019. Tiny Tots is 9:30-11AM

Summer 2019 Tiny Tots dates:

June 18
June 20
June 25
June 27

July 16
July 18
July 23
July 25
July 30

Tiny Tots is for children ages 5 & younger & their caregivers.

Kids can enjoy trampoline, foam in-ground pit, bars, balance beams & more.

Tiny Tots Playtime
9:30-11AM
Call ahead to confirm: 912.921.1034
$5 per child (Cash only)
For ages 5 & younger

Questions? Email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com

Summit Gymnastics, 74 W Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah, 31406, (912) 921-1034, On Facebook here. Summit Gymnastics is a SouthernMamas.com advertise

Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano Summer Giveaway: Win a free month of Kindermusik classes in July for your child.

For ages 0-7. Choose from Monday, Tuesday, or Saturday morning for classes. One winner will be picked on June 29 2019. Enter here.

Summer Kindermusik Savannah Classes

Weekly summer classes are underway and enrollment is ongoing! Join in anytime. Contact us to set up your free trial today. Text 912-432-5885.

Kindermusik…where music and learning play.

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

When the heat rises outside, something rises in us too. Not only are our children getting hot, but we find ourselves as parents struggling to keep our own cool.

The summer is a time to relax, yet it is a challenge to keep our children happy and content. Being around one another all day can make tension rise between us and our children, but it does not have to be this way.

Click here to read about some ways that you can help your children and in turn help yourself to manage “hot” moods and stay calm.

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Waters Edge Counseling in Savannah
912-319-5552
Email: christina@watersedgecounseling.com

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Lots of kids & family happenings @ UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium on Skidaway Is. in Savannah during Summer 2019 including:

Turtle Tuesdays
Every Tuesday in July, 2-3PM
Meet a new turtle that’s native to the Georgia coast each Tuesday in June at the UGA Aquarium! Turtle talks begin at 2 p.m. and include a feeding at the aquarium’s freshwater turtle pond as well as an opportunity to interact with one of the aquarium’s ambassador turtles. The turtle talks are included in general admission to the UGA Aquarium, paid by cash or check. Learn more here. 

Toddler Touch Tanks
Every Thursday in July, 10-11AM
Explore the coast with your child in a unique setting perfect for inspiring wonder and curiosity! Toddler Touch Tank programs are specifically designed with our youngest visitors in mind. They include a mix of games, art, stories and animal encounters that provide fun learning experiences about the ocean. Pre-registration is encouraged to guarantee your spot. Register online here. 

Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tours
Every Thursday in July, 2-3PM
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the UGA Aquarium? Spend the afternoon exploring our exhibits before learning what it’s like to care for native marine life during a behind-the-scenes tour led by marine educators. Pre-registration is encouraged to guarantee your spot. Register online here

Family Field Trip: Marsh Mucking
July 9 & July 30
Register online here. 

Crabbing 101
July 13 10AM-Noon.
Register online here. 

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UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium on Skidaway Is.
30 Ocean Science Circle
Savannah, GA 31411

Coastal Pediatrics  now offers ear piercing services.

Patients over 6 months of age with up-to-date vaccinations can get their ears pierced at Coastal Pediatrics. Cos: $75 and includes piercing service, numbing cream, earrings and cleaning solution.

Call to schedule your appointment with Jessica at Coastal Pediatrics’ Pooler or Savannah office: @ 912-353-7744

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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Summer Camps

Summer Camps

Summer Camps

Up to 1 in 7 women experiences depression after her baby’s birth — making it one of the most common complications of pregnancy.

To raise awareness of postpartum depression and maternal mental health, the Climb out of the Darkness 2019 event in Savannah will be held on June 22 2019 in Lake Mayer. Held on or near the longest day of the year, this annual walk helps shine the most light on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) such as postpartum depression and anxiety.

The walk also is to support Georgia’s chapter of Postpartum Support International (PSI), which is the ​leading​ organization dedicated to supporting women who experience PMADs.

Money raised is used to fund PSI Georgia Chapter, which promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of maternal health issues related to childbearing in the state of Georgia.

Last year, the Savannah team helped the state of Georgia raise over $20,000 via donations, which was more than any other state raised. Savannah’s was one of 13 Climbs in Georgia.

An example of this money in action: PSI GA hosted a 2-day maternal mental health training in May in Macon for over 125 providers who work with moms.

Climb Out of the Darkness Savannah walk
Lake Mayer, Savannah
10AM-Noon Sat. June 22 2019
Donations can be made online here.
Money raised is used to fund PSI Georgia Chapter, which promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of maternal health issues related to childbearing in the state of Georgia.
Free and open to the public

Postpartum Depression Support in Savannah

If you’re concerned about how you’re feeling or about someone you know, please go to www.postpartum.net or call 1-800-944-4773.

A donation-based postpartum support group for moms during baby’s first year meets at the Midwife Group & Birth Center in Savannah. The group will start up again on Aug. 23 2019. More info online here.

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.

June 20 2019 featured theme: Complex Uncertainties. Register online here. 

Come play and learn.

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

Learn more & register online here. 

Third Thursday of the month, 10:30–11:30AM
Jepson Center for the Arts
207 W York St.
Savannah, Georgia 31401

Upcoming Art Start & Toddler Tours

June 20 2019 theme: Complex Uncertainties. Register online here. 
July 18 2019 theme: “The Prints of Dame Laura Knight.”  Register online here. 

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Summer Camps

Dive in for June  Kindermusik Savannah playdates: Making a Splash. Spend a morning at the “Kindermusik beach” to enjoy sunshine, sand, and smiles. What child doesn’t love a morning at the beach and a morning at Kindermusik? Combine the two, and you’ve got a sure recipe for success.

You and your child will get:

A 40-minute class packed with learning, love, and laughter
A Kindermusik instrument related to the theme
10 digitally downloadable Kindermusik songs of YOUR choice!
A $10 coupon for our weekly studio classes

Kindermusik Savannah June playdates will be held three times, so feel free to enroll in one or more dates. Playdates are open to children ages 0-7 and their caregivers. Spaces in each playdate are limited and tend to fill fast, particularly the weekend dates, so hurry to enroll now and save your family’s spots.

Sat. June 22 @ 10AM
Wed.  June 26 @10AM
Sat. June 29 @10AM

Enroll at kindermusikwith88keys.com

Kindermusik…where music & learning play.

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Whether you’re a regular, are new to the area or visiting the island, The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. invites you to this kick-off to summer event, 10AM-2PM Wed. June 12 2019.  Museum fun, outdoor activities and games, and light refreshments while they last.

Cost: $12 for those 1 year and up | $7 for members

First come, first serve. Space and activities limited in the event of rain.

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Sandbox Children’s Museum
The Sandbox Children’s Museum
18 Pope Ave
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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Summer Toddler PLAYDATES @ Savannah Sharks Gym will be offered on a limited basis on certain Fridays during Summer 2019 at both locations Richmond Hill and Savannah.

10:30AM-Noon for crawlers to age 4
Fri. June 21 & Fri. June 28 2019
Fri. July 12 & Fri. July 26 2019
Fri. Aug. 2 & Fri. Aug. 9 2019

Regular Monday, Wednesday & Friday playdates will resume on Mon. Aug. 12 2019.

Savannah Sharks gym
1686 E. President St
Savannah GA 31404
(912) 335-2234

Richmond Hill gym
82 Longwood Drive Suite A
Exit 90 off of I-95
(912) 308-3818

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Imagination Station Toddler summer camp for ages 2.5-5 at Savannah location only.
9AM-1PM
June 10-14 2019

Register online here. 

Savannah Sharks Cheerleading and Tumbling, (912) 335-2234, 1686 E President St, Savannah, GA 31404
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At Risen Savior Lutheran’s Soccer Camp 2019 in Pooler, children from pre-kindergarten to sixth grade will spend three days learning valuable soccer skills from an experienced coaching staff as well as important lessons from God’s Word.

The camp is Wed. June 19 through Fri. June 21 @ the Pooler Rec Complex (behind the West Chatham YMCA). Camp is 6-8:30PM each day and concludes with a special Soccer Sunday barbecue and festival at church on Sun. June 23.

Registration is only $30 for three action-packed days of fun.

Learn more & register online here. 

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Summer Camps

Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys is thrilled to announce that they are now offering beginner piano lessons at their music studio, 88 Keys Piano, and spaces are almost full.

Children ages 6+ now have a chance to get a strong start in music and study an instrument in a fun, engaging, one-on-one environment.

Only a few spaces left on Mondays and Saturdays. Apply your child today at 88keyspiano.com or email info@88keyspiano.com.

FREE Month of Kindermusik Savannah classes 

Be sure to enroll your special needs child by May 31 at kindermusikwith88keys.com to win a free month of Kindermusik classes and materials in June.  Two winners will be selected on May 31.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

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Summer Camps

Approximately 15,000 mammograms take place at SouthCoast Health each year. For mammography supervisor Crystal Swanson and her imaging team, breast care is their life’s work.

So when an event comes around promoting education and fundraising for breast cancer, such as the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Swanson and company are quick to engage.

Swanson and approximately 30 of her imaging co-worker regularly compete in the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Savannah, a 5K road race, which is held every spring in Savannah’s Historic District.

Learn more here.

Whether you are looking for a primary care doctor or a pediatrician, or another medical specialist, SouthCoast Health has you covered with its wide range of world-class healthcare services, available throughout the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. SouthCoast Health has 120 physicians and medical professionals in 18 locations in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon, Baxley, Bluffton, Hilton Head, Hinesville, and Springfield.

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HYPERFORMANCE YOUTH STRENGTH CAMP

Every school weight room is different. Sport coaches are great on the field or court, but in the weightroom that can be a different story.

Hyperformance Youth Strength Camp in Savannah is for rising 7th-9th boys and girls and will take place June 10-13 2019 at Hyperformance Athletics. Each day teens will learn and practice lifting techniques commonly found in most strength programs.

So no matter who is teaching them in the weight room, young athletes have the proper foundation to build from.

JUNE 10-13 2019
10-11:15AM
$75 for 4 day seminar
Register here.

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Savannah Children’s Museum invites the public to attend Bug Fest 2019, the annual family-friendly celebration buzzing with bug themed crafts, activities and workshops. The event will be held Saturday, May 25, 10AM-2PM at the Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd. Savannah, GA 31401.

This year, attendees can learn about the importance of bees and other natural pollinators with the Coastal Empire Beekeepers Assn., enter the Insectarium with Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus Entomology class, meet some friendly reptiles from Georgia Reptile Society, while learning about their healthy diet of bugs, build your own insects with Snapology of Savannah, discover bug biology and how insects play a vital role in Savannah’s waterways with Ogeechee Riverkeeper and enjoy bug-themed Zumbini with Desirae Suggs, a licensed Zumbini instructor, on our stage at 11 am and 1 pm.

Savannah Children’s Museum educators will also be delivering programs and activities, such as the eat-a-bug club, insect activities and many other creepy crawly programs throughout the day. Prowl food truck and Savannah Square Pops will be on Sugar Beet Bluff picnic area, just outside of Savannah Children’s Museum’s entrance with delicious food and ice pops available for purchase.

The Coastal Heritage Society vendor cart will also be on-site with bug related merchandise for purchase.

Admission to Bug Fest is included in the cost of regular admission to Savannah Children’s Museum, $8 for all guests 18 months and older. This event is FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. The day of Bug Fest, there will be a special $90 membership promotion for guests who sign up to become members on-site.

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UPCOMING COASTAL HERITAGE SOCIETY EVENTS 

May 27: Summer Hours Begin (Monday-Saturday from 9AM-2PM Closed Sunday) @ Savannah Children’s Museum
June 1: Sensory Soft Saturday @ Savannah Children’s Museum, 2:30-4:30PM
June 3-July 12: Summer Camp at Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum

Register for Summer Camps 2019 at Coastal Heritage Society here.

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Celebrate World Oceans Day @ UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium on Skidaway Is. in Savannah, Sat. June 8 2019, 11AM-4PM

People of all ages are invited in celebration of World Oceans Day on June 8 at the UGA Aquarium on Skidaway Island. Throughout the day, visitors can tour behind the scenes at the aquarium, encounter reptiles, interact with horseshoe crabs and learn about the incredible animals of Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary.  Learn how to catch blue crabs on the dock behind the aquarium & interact with marine life found on the Georgia coast during this family-friendly event

Cost: General Admission to the UGA Aquarium. Only cash or check accepted for aquarium admission. Find admission prices here.

June 8 is designated by the United Nations as World Oceans Day to celebrate conservation of this important resource around the world.

World Oceans Day on Skidaway Island, Savannah
June 8 2019
11AM-4PM
UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium
30 Ocean Science Circle
Savannah, GA 31411

Summer in Savannah means time for free spray pools in some Savannah parks.

Kids can enjoy a cool water experience at the park under adult supervision.

Locations include: Avondale, Hull Park, Forrest Hills,  Paulsen 38th Street Park, Savannah Gardens, and Victory Heights Parks.

Learn more here. 

For the 2019 Summer Season, spray pools at the parks listed above will open May 28 through July 19 2019, Monday-Friday, 10 AM-3 PM

Forsyth Park spray pool hours during Summer 2019: Monday-Friday, 10AM-6PM;
Saturday, 10AM-6PM; Sunday, 10AM-6PM  (UPDATE: Please call 311 for status of Forsyth Park spray pool as it was temporarily closed Tues & Wed. May 27-28 for repairs.)

Hull Park (55th Street & Atlantic Avenue in Ardsley Park) spray pool Saturday hours: 10AM-3PM; Monday-Friday 10AM-3PM. Often this spray pool may on at other times, too.

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Ellis Square fountain

Ellis Square @ Barnard and West Congress streets next to City Market in downtown Savannah also has an interactive fountain where kids can play in the water (Ellis Square also has restrooms & a variety of seating options) No set hours for when the fountain is on and there’s no city-provided adult supervision like there is at the fountains listed above.

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FOR MORE SAVANNAH KIDS’ SUMMER ACTIVITIES, CLICK HERE. 

Summer Programs 2019 at Royce Learning Center in Savannah

Summer School
A five-week summer school program for students who need to strengthen academic skills. This is an excellent opportunity to refresh skills and prepare for the new school year. Small classes focus on Reading, Writing, English and Mathematics. Students will be assigned modified homework assignments each day.

Dates: June 17-July 18 2019 l 8:30AM-Noon Monday – Thursday

Pre-Testing Dates: Wednesday, June 12 & Thursday, June 13 l 8:30AM – Noon

Tuition*: $925 (does not include $75 Registration Fee)
Need Based Scholarships Available
*Early drop-off is available for an additional charge.

For more information or to enroll, contact Sally Greenberg at (912) 354-4047 or visit 
https://roycelearningcenter.org/Summer-Programs

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Enrichment Camp
A five-week afternoon enrichment camp experience that can be enjoyed on its own, or in conjunction with our Summer School or Tutoring Programs. We will focus on character building, communication and social skills along with time for summer reading lists, games, team building and more.

Dates: June 17- July 18 l Noon-4PM Monday – Thursday

Tuition*: $125 week l $575 for 5 weeks

Registration Fee: $50* (waived if enrolled in other Summer Programs)
*Late pick-up is available for an additional charge

For more information or to enroll, Contact Sally Greenberg at (912) 354-4047 or visit https://roycelearningcenter.org/Summer-Programs

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Study Skills
Study Skills is a program designed to help students in 6th – 12th grades learn to study efficiently and effectively, leading to greater success in school.

– Identifying Learning Styles – Improving Grades
– Note Taking Skills – Test-Taking Strategies
– Studying Online Material – Reading Strategies
– Study Habits and Techniques – Listening Skills
– Following Directions – Memory Applications & Techniques
– Assignment Preparation and Setup – How to Study a Chapter
– Time Management & Organization Skills

One Week Sessions
Session I June 24-27  2-5PM
Session II July 8-11  2-5PM

Tuition*: $ 200 / Session (does not include $50 Registration Fee)

For more information or to enroll, Contact Sally Greenberg at (912) 354-4047 or visit https://roycelearningcenter.org/Summer-Programs

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