Kwame Alexander, New York Times-bestselling author and 2015 Newbery Medal recipient, will give a special free presentation in Savannah in April 2018.

Alexander will return to Savannah April 17 for a special presentation and signing of his new book REBOUND, the follow-up to the Newbery-award winning THE CROSSOVER. Alexander was a speaker at the 2017 Savannah Children’s Book Festival.

This event is free, kid-friendly and open to the public.

Kwame Alexander “Rebound” Tour
Tues. April 17 2018 @ 5-6PM
Southwest Chatham Library
14097 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31419
912-925-8305

Learn more here. 

Here’s a fun way to support St. Vincent’s Academy in Savannah.

St. Vincent’s Academy’s Martinis & Masterpieces event will be Thurs. April 19 2018 at the Knights of Columbus on Liberty Street from 6-9PM.

The night will feature a fabulous jazz trio, wonderful food, signature martinis, and a reverse art raffle with over 100 pieces of local art included with your ticket price.

After perusing artwork during cocktail hour, when your number is called out, you will be able to choose one of the pieces of artwork to leave with that evening!

It promises to be a night of great fun! Purchase your ticket today online here.

This event is open to the public. You do not need to have a child currently attending St. Vincent’s to participate.

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Join Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys on Sat. April 7 2018 @ 6:15PM for Family Jam Night.

All children ages 0-7 and their caregivers welcome, for a family rate of only $10! You’ll receive 40 minutes of fast-paced, musical learning and enjoyment through songs, instruments, movement, stories and more!

Spring Giveaway

Hurry to enter Kindermusik Savannah‘s spring giveaway before March 31 where you could win your child a free month of Kindermusik classes in April! Enroll in all these wonderful events at kindermusikwith88keys.com.

See you in the Kindermusik Savannah studio soon!

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

Savannah Earth Day Festival 2018
11AM-4PM @ Forsyth Park
FREE & Open to the public
Produced by the Savannah Chatham Sustainability Coalition (SCSC) with the support of the City of Savannah and other sponsors. The SCSC is a non profit that is committed to collaborate with businesses and organizations to secure a sustainable future for all of the people in our community.

The theme for this year’s event is “Zero Waste” – this theme is in tandem with Earth Day Network (www.earthday.org) them – “End Plastic Pollution”. There will be exhibits throughout the festival in Forsyth Park that raise awareness of the amount of plastic used in daily life.

Festival will include:
* a large scale sculpture made of recycled plastic bottles created by an artist collective The Revival Society. These artists have been traveling to schools to engage the students in the bottle collection by creating Trash Monster Cans designed by students. www.therevivalsociety.org
* The Savannah Tree Foundation annual tree walk at 11AM, beginning at the Candler Oak near the Law School on Drayton.
* Other returning exhibitors include Caretta Research Project, 100 Miles, UGA Extension Chatham County, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, The Dolphin Project, Step Up Savannah, YFACE /Youth For A Cleaner Environment, Clean Coast, Sierra Club, SCAD Design for Sustainability, Go Green Armstrong, Savannah Urban Garden Alliance and our Ogeechee and Savannah Riverkeepers.
* Free workshops. Topics include: Waste to Wealth: How to Use the Three R’s (Reducing, Reusing and Recycling) to Your Advantage, Dispelling the Fear of Snakes!, Wild Medicinal Mushrooms, Protecting the Bees, 50 Ways to Save the Planet without Leaving your Kitchen,
* Workshops especially for the children. Oatland Island Wildlife and Burton 4-H to offer an afternoon of environmental education.
* Miss SE Earth contestant, Talisha White present her youth workshop on the importance of water conservation, “Miraculous Miranda the Mermaid.” Workshops begin at 11:30AM

Musical acts include:
11am Matthew Jaidev
11:45am Josephine Johnson
1:15pm Keystone Postcard
2:45pm Laiken Love and the Fellowship
3:15pm Ember City

Learn more here.

Easter Egg Hunts 2018

SouthernMamas.com Easter Egg Hunts Guide 2018 includes free egg hunts, Easter festivities in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Bloomingdale, Hilton Head Is.

Plus, the annual chick hatchery, where kids can hold newly hatched chicks will be a different location this year.

Get all the details here.

Looking for a great summer camp for your 5th – 8th grade girl?

St. Vincent’s Academy is holding the FIRST and only all-girls Flint STEM camp in the nation! STEM Camp participants will be introduced to more than 15 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math concepts, with the key concept being FUN!

Students will get hands on experience with cool things like: 3-D printers, Playstation virtual reality, drones, app and web development activities, remote control cars, water balloon slingshots, chemical reactions and even more! Wow!

Sign up for morning or afternoon sessions the week of June 4th – 8th 2018!

To enroll or for more information, email SVASTEM@Gmail.com today or click here.

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You-Pick Strawberries @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Savannah to open March 20 for 2018 season.

The fields are open Tuesday 10AM-1PM; Wed-Fri 9AM-Noon; Sat. 10AM-1PM. Price: $2.50 per pound (Closed Mondays & Sundays)

Cost: $2.50/lb. Cash & credit cards accepted. No checks.

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm continues to offer fresh berry fruits for picking from the fields when in season.

Call 912-921-5460 to learn the status of the field prior to arriving, as poor weather or large crowds may pick the field clean well before the scheduled closing. The best time to pick is first thing in the morning (as it is cooler, too)

Learn more here. 

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens
2 Canebrake Road
Savannah, GA 31419

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Dempsey Farms U-Pick, St. Helena Is., SC

Dempsey Farms –  a family owned operation on St. Helena Island, SC,  11 miles east of Beaufort – has opened for the Spring 2017 U-pick strawberry season on a limited schedule. Please call for hours & to confirm the u-pick fields are open. When the fields get picked out, the u-pick fields close so berries can ripen.
(843) 838-3656
Payments: Cash or checks
1576 Sea Island Parkway
Saint Helena Island, SC 29920

Learn more here. 

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Ottawa Farms U-Pick, Bloomingdale, Ga.

U-pick strawberry fields opening for 2018 season is TBA

702 Bloomingdale Road
Bloomingdale, Ga 31302
Call ahead to check when fields are open for picking: 912-748-3035

Learn more here.

The Savannah Country Day School offers bus service to Pooler, Savannah Quarters & Southbridge.

Savannah Country Day School (JK-12) is a Savannah preeminent college preparatory school providing a rigorous, supportive learning environment.

Savannah Country Day School, 824 Stillwood Dr., Savannah, GA 31419-2643, 912-925-8800, Savannah Country Day School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Make a difference in the lives of those affected by autism.

Take part in the 6th Annual Walk for Autism Speaks in Savannah. There will be refreshments, games, vendors with information, a kid’s walk and the main event walk.

When:
April 28 2018
9AM-Noon

Where:
Lake Mayor in Savannah

Learn more & register online here. 

Register your child for a Spring Break Tumbling Clinic @ Crowned Elite Athletics gym in Savannah.

All levels welcome.  For ages 4-18.  9AM-Noon Wed. April 4 2018. Cost: $30 per participant.

Register online here or call (912) 308-5691.

Crowned Elite Athletics, (912) 308-5719, crownedeliteathletics.com, 202 Bourne Blvd, Suite 160 Savannah, GA 31408, Crowned Elite Athletics is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

You & your family are invited to get a first-hand glimpse of all the amazing opportunities available for students in Pre-K through 12th grade @ Calvary Day School in Savannah.

Calvary Day School open houses – including one happening this Sunday March 25, 2-4PM – are the perfect chance to see what today’s learners are doing to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Learn more here

Open Houses @ Calvary Day School, 4625 Waters Ave, Savannah

Sun. March 25, 2-4PM
Wilder Chapel

Sun. April 8, 2-4PM
Wilder Chapel

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Private Tours

Private tours are also available throughout the school year from 9AM-2PM. To schedule your private tour, call Calvary admissions department at (912) 351-2299 or email admissions@calvarydayschool.com to schedule your tour.

To learn more about Calvary Day School, visit their website at www.calvarydayschool.com.

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Starlight Pottery in Savannah is offering a fun, creative way to celebrate Mother’s Day: an Alice in Wonderland Mad Platter Tea Party.

Paint a child’s tea set. Enjoy tea & crumpets on Sunday, May 6, 3PM @ Starlight Pottery in Savannah.  A paint brush that looks like a flower will be a favor for guests.

Enchant My Party’s character Alice will be there to celebrate also!

This will be a way to celebrate Mother’s Day early. Mother’s Day 2018 is Sun. May 13. Cost: $65.

Call Starlight Pottery to reserve your spot: 912.303.9599

Starlight Pottery
7070 Hodgson Memorial Drive
Savannah, GA
912.303.9599
email: Contactus@starlightpottery.com

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Starlight Pottery in Savannah is for sale as the owner is moving onto another adventure!

This paint-your-own ceramics studio is easy and fun to operate. The studio has been a blessing to the owners and it may be a good fit for you or someone you know.

Stop by the studio, call or email for more information.

Starlight Pottery
7070 Hodgson Memorial Dr
912.303.9599
contactus@starlightpottery.com

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Golf summer camp @ The Club at Savannah Harbor on Hutchinson Island next to the Westin looks like a kid’s dream.

On Monday, Wednesday & Friday, the campers play golf. On Tuesday & Thursday, they spend the day at the Westin enjoying tennis, swimming, crafts, Frisbee golf.

2018 Sessions are 9 AM-12:30PM.
June 18-22
June 25-29
July 9-13
July 23-27
For ages 5-13.

Cost:
$230 for 5-day camp
$200 for 3-day camp (golf only)

Discounts:
Pre-register one week before camp to receive 10% off 1 or 2 camps. Contact Jaxon Hardy for more information or to register. Call 912.201.2240 or click here.

More Events open to the community

Easter 9-Hole Scramble, Sat. March 31, 2PM Shotgun start

Summer Parent-Junior World Cup Soccer Theme, July 15, 8AM Shotgun start

The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is., 2 Resort Drive, Savannah, 31421, 912.201.2240, email Golf.savannah@westin.com, On Facebook here,www.theclubatsavannahharbor.com  The Club at Savannah Harbor is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Byrd’s Martial Arts Adventure Camp on the Islands in Savannah offers a Spring Break Camp 2018 the week of March 26-30.

The camp is for children ages 5-12. Cost: $125 per week. Register online here and get $30 off! (Only $95 per week)

Spring Break Camp includes:
-Trip to Star Castle-a huge skating rink with arcades and laser tag
-Monkey Joe’s with inflatables and arcade games
-Splash in the Boro water park
-Visit to the coast guard station down at Tybee Beach where the kids get to go tour the boats
-Visit to Fort Pulaski-a Civil War national monument
-Visit to the local fire station
-Movie
-Scavenger hunts
-Local museum trips
-Sports activities at the park
-Arts and crafts
-Huge inflatable water slide
-Special guests like the local police K-9 unit and so much more!

Camp Hours: 9AM-4PM with early drop off available at 8 am and late pickup by 6 pm- no extra charge

If you register early, you can split up your payments.

Register online here or call 912-898-0406.

Byrd’s Martial Arts, 4717 Highway 80 East, Suite A Savannah, 31410, 912.898.0406 email info@byrdsmartialarts.com Byrd’s Martial Arts is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Articulation 

Is it difficult to understand your child’s speech? Are there certain sounds that your child struggle with?

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire on Wilmington Is. in Savannah can help!

The Speech Clinic’s therapists can complete a full articulation evaluation, assessing each speech sound, and the results will help determine if therapy is needed. The Speech Clinic’s therapists are equipped with strategies to work on any erred speech sound.

To schedule an evaluation, please contact our office: 912-235-2166

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire
315 Johnny Mercer Blvd, Suite D
Wilmington Island
Savannah, GA 31410
912.235.2166
email: TSCCoastalEmpire@gmail.com

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Attention Pooler parents. Coastal Pediatrics is now open in Pooler in addition to their Savannah location.

The practice is located on Towne Center Boulevard near another Pooler parents’ favorite – Pooler Pediatric Dentistry.

About Coastal Pediatrics 

Dr. Dudley Stone, Dr. Melissa Behm, Dr. Kelsey Alexander, Dr. Matt Wilson, Jessica Glover, FNP, and Kathryn Campbell, CPNP appreciate the opportunity to provide your child with the highest quality pediatric care.

From their child-friendly exam rooms to their helpful and courteous reception staff, the crew at Coastal Pediatrics tried to think of every detail to make your visit to their office as pleasant as possible!

Additionally, they promise to offer superior and professional customer service. Coastal Pediatrics is confident that you will find the staff courteous, friendly and willing to help in every way possible.

Their themed exam rooms, bubble-blowing nurses, and treasure chest for shot visits help make a trip to the doctor as fun as possible! They’re excited to welcome you to the Coastal Pediatrics family!

Coastal Pediatrics has offices in Savannah and Pooler. Call 353-7744 to schedule an appointment.

Coastal Pediatrics would also love to meet you for a free prenatal consult.

Learn more 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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The ArchaeoBus will be at Forsyth Park in Savannah this Sat. March 24 9AM-1PM offering free archaeology activities for kids & adults. Discover. Learn. Enjoy.

ArchaeoBus is a travelling emissary, bringing dynamic educational interactive programs to adults of all ages, families, K-12 and college students.

Activities meet many mandated education standards.

The ArchaeoBus is owned by The Society for Georgia Archaeology, a 501(c) 3 non-profit. Sponsored by the Coastal Georgia Archaeological Society.

Sat. March 24 2018, 9AM-1PM
Located at the Forsyth Farmer’s Market, Forsyth Park on E. Park Avenue in Savannah.

Fun archaeology activities for adults and kids.

Did you know? Children who attend Kindermusik class between the ages of birth and 7 years have been shown to be more advanced in literacy, mathematics, and socio-emotional skills than their non-Kindermusik peers.

See these astounding results in your little one for yourself: after just one class, you’ll be hooked!

Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com to see how you can get that first class as a 100% FREE introductory experience!

Kindermusik Savannah can’t wait to help you positively shape your child’s future in not just music, but in all areas of life.

Kindermusik: music now, skills for life.

Text MUSIC to 912-432-5885 for more info.

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

Savannah Sharks national champions and competitive cheerleaders will perform this Saturday March 24 @ The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market in Savannah

Other highlights include live music, a bounce house, face painting, story time & kids’ crafts. The market will also offer its customary variety of food and handcrafted items for purchase from regional vendors.

This event is free & open to the public.

The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market is Sat. March 24, 9AM-1PM
Savannah Sharks Cheerleading Performance will be 10:30-11:30AM

WHERE:
Islands High School
170 Whitemarsh Island Road
Savannah, Ga. 31410

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STEAM Camp registration is now open for rising 4th-9th graders! The only summer camp Tony Stark would attend!

Two locations: The Guild Hall in Downtown Savannah and St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island.
Sessions include: Robotics, Video Game Design, Drones, Minecraft, Digital Design, 3D Printing, and more.
Camps are Mon-Fri from 9AM-4PM.

Learn more & register here.

Discounts: Early bird discount until March 31. Sibling discount. All summer discount.

STEAM Camp is offered by The Guild Hall, 518 MLK Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401. (912) 208-5008, www.steamsav.com

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Summer Programs at St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island in Savannah are an opportunity to make new friends, take on new challenges, and fill the long summer days with sun, fun, and fresh experiences.

St. Andrew’s Summer Camps are open to all. Your child does not need to be a student at St. Andrew’s School to attend.

Summer Day Camp
Available for rising PK3-6th(the minimum age for a child to attend is 3 years old by June 4 and must be fully potty
trained).
June 4-Aug. 3 2018
9AM-4PM Extended care available.
$175 per week

Specialty, Enrichment & Athletic Camps
Available for different age groups
Times various per specialty camp
New camp additions include Guild Hall STEAM Camps; Minecraft I, II & III; Robotics camps; Design & 3D Printing; Tech Startup Jam.

DETAILS ON ALL OF THE CAMPS HERE.

STEM, Sports & Programs for Preschoolers 

The diverse array of St. Andrew’s summer camps consists of hands-on experiences beginning at the age of 3, with new camps being offered in computer program design and STEM for older children. St. Andrew’s sports camps are coordinated by the St. Andrew’s School experienced coaches and teachers and provide training at different levels in many athletic areas including football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, and cheer.

The St. Andrew’s summer camp brochure is filled with programs to spark interest from 3 years of age to upper school.

Long-time favorites will continue with the addition of new camps involving 21st century material. All of the camps will offer the chance for children to develop strong bonds with other children.

See the St. Andrew’s Summer Camp 2018 Brochure 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.

Coastal Cathedral Early Education Center in Savannah invites you to enroll your child in our summer camp for a fun, enriching and spiritual summer experience!

Children ages 4-12 (Pre-K-6th grades) will be immersed in a curriculum that is sure to stimulate learning and keep them engaged throughout the summer.

Some of the classes include dance, STEM, Lego Robotics, Drama, Culinary Arts & more.

The cost of the camp is $180/week (sibling discounts available).

Camp runs from May 21-August 3 2018.

A breakfast snack is provided each morning. Campers have the option of bringing their own lunch and afternoon snack or paying a weekly fee of $25 to have their lunch provided by the camp.

Please click here to register your child for camp. There is a $50 registration fee for one child or a $100 family registration fee.

Discount: Sign up by April 1 and pay your registration fee to receive 10% off of for the month of June.

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Registration is open for Summer Camps 2018 @ Coastal Heritage Society in Savannah. 

Camp offerings for Summer 2018 at Savannah Children’s Museum & Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah include STEAM camp; Chef camp; Engineer Train camp; Young Explorers camp.

Camps are Mon-Fri from 9AM-2PM.

Learn more & register here. 

Discount: CHS members receive $10 off all camps. Learn more about becoming a CHS member here.

“STEAM Studio Camp” offers campers a chance to participate in exciting activities that fuse together 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 two age groups: 5 to 7 and 8 to 10 years old.

“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!

“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 two age groups: 5 to 7 and 8 to 10 years old.

“Young Explorer Camp” offers an opportunity to discover the world and learn how to protect it for the future. Campers will learn about plants, animals, and other living things through games, activities and interactive experiences. This camp is available for two age groups: 5 to 7 and 8 to 10 years old.

Registration for these camps: $175 per child, aside from “Jr. Chef Camp,” which is $195 per child.

Discount: A discounted rate of $10 off of each camp registration is offered for Coastal Heritage Society members.

The camps will take place from June 4 through July 13. Pre-registration is required and tickets sell out fast!

Register here for all of the available dates and details.

Coastal Heritage Society, 303 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Savannah, GA 31401. 912-651-6840 Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Searching for a pediatric dentists in Pooler?

Check out the reviews on the Pooler Pediatric Dentistry Web site here. 

The office at Pooler Pediatric Dentistry  is specially designed with children in mind with video games and ceiling-mounted TVs and a friendly staff who enjoy working with younger patients! They even offer sedation for those children that are too young or nervous to otherwise complete treatment.

Let Pooler Pediatric Dentistry show your child how fun a trip to the dentist can be!

Dr. Carla G. Stappenbeck is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist with degrees from Harvard University and the University of Maryland and a certificate from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. She is excited to be serving Chatham and the surrounding counties.

Pooler Pediatric Dentistry
120 Towne Center Drive, Suite 500
Pooler, GA 31322
912-376-9296
Email: frontdesk@poolerpd.com

Learn more here.

See more reviews about Pooler Pediatric Dentistry on Facebook here. 

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