Registration is now open for Savannah’s most popular, full-day Spring Break Art Camp.

The City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs Art Camp will be during the Chatham County School Spring Break March 26-30 2018.

Registration information

Call (912) 651-6783 for Spring Break Art Camp registration form. Space is limited & registration is required.

Time: March 26-30, 2018. Location: 9 W. Henry St.

Ages: 5-12 (5 year-old currently enrolled in Kindergarten)

Times: Monday-Thursday, 9AM-4:30PM & Friday, 9AM – 3PM

Fee: Per child per session $165 for non-city residents / $145 for city residents

Daily Schedule

8:30AM – 9AM – Arrival
9AM – 9:30AM – Meet & Greet
9:30AM – 12:30PM – Rotation between classes
12:30PM – 1PM – Lunch
1PM – 2:30PM – Gym
2:30PM- 4:30PM – Rotation between classes
4:30PM – 5:30PM – Pickup

General Camp Information

Drop Off: Please drop off your children no earlier than 8:15AM. Adults/guardians must sign in all camp participants at the parking lot white fence at 9 W. Henry St. Students arriving after 9AM or leaving before 4:30PM must enter and exit camp through the front office at 9 W. Henry Street & be signed in at the front desk by an adult.

Pick Up: Adults/guardians must sign out all camp participants at the parking lot white fence. Late fees of $25 will be imposed for pickups after 5:30PM. Students will ONLY be released to the individuals listed on the registration sheet.

Parents are NOT allowed to visit children during the day while in class or during their lunch/gym break.

Appropriate Attire Reminders: For safety reasons, we suggest tennis shoes. Aprons are provided but we advise dressing your child in clothing appropriate for art making.

Supervised Outdoor Activity Weather Policy: Daily outings are planned to St. Paul’s gym. Activities will be held in the Cultural Affairs facility in the event of rain or excessive temperatures.

Food & Drink: Please send simple, non-spoiling sandwiches, fruit, or vegetables in packaging that your child can open. Make sure that the paper bag/lunch box has your child’s name clearly marked on the front. Please NO peanuts. There is NO access to a refrigerator or a microwave. No food will be provided without prior parental approval.

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St. Andrew’s School  sophomore Eden Young won the regional National English Speaking Union’s Shakespeare Competition last month in Savannah.

Eden took on the role of Queen Katherine for her monologue from Henry VIII and also performed Sonnet 146. Since January, she has been working on the two Shakespeare pieces with SAS theatre teacher Ms. Maggie Hart. Eden now receives an all expense paid trip to the National Competition in New York City this April. A panel of judges will select the top three performances. 

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About St. Andrew’s

St. Andrew’s is a college preparatory school for Pre-K3 through Grade 12 located on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

Schedule a tour.

The independent school is an International Baccalaureate World School and has been recognized
for the past five years as an Apple Distinguished School. St. Andrew’s School was named best Savannah private school in Savannah Magazine in 2016.

Open House: Learn more about St. Andrew’s at an open house, 9AM Thurs. March 1 2018. Call 897.4941, x. 452 for more information or to reserve a spot

For more information, visit saslions.com or call 897.4941.

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.

It’s giveaway contest time! $25  High Cotton Kids  Gift Certificate is up for grabs!

Visit the High Cotton Kids Facebook page here  & go to the giveaway post. Tag your shopping crew when commenting and you could win!

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Clean out, cash in or volunteer

There’s still time to consign & volunteer for High Cotton Kids Spring 2018 Sale March 1-3 in Savannah! Registration closes Sun. Feb. 25 2018 at 11:59 PM! Don’t delay!

Consignors can receive 60-70% of their sales.

Volunteers & Consignors get to shop early, on this Wed. Feb. 28. Volunteer registration also closes at midnight on Sun. Feb. 25. Learn more about volunteering & consigning here.  

Tagging deadline has been extended to Mon. Feb. 26.

High Cotton Kids also accepts high-end maternity clothing, children’s furniture, artwork, baby and nursery necessities (e.g. bouncers, exercausers, etc.), strollers, toys, books, DVDs and more. For a complete list of items High Cotton Kids accept and do not accept click here.

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Spring Sale 2018

Come shop consignment at its finest. High Cotton Kids is THE place to save a lot of money, make a lot of money and have a great time doing both!

Location: 2104 East Victory Drive, Crossroads Shopping Center (formerly CVS, behind Starbucks)

New Hours!
Shop Early For a Cause:
Thurs. 03/01 5PM $5 Donation
benefiting CURE Childhood Cancer in honor of #LilyStrong

Show Hours:
Thursday 03/01 6-8PM
Friday 03/02 9AM-5PM
Saturday 03/03 9AM-3PM

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Savannah Summer Camps:  Visit SouthernMamas.com Summer Camps 2018 online guide here

Check out this sample of enticing camps & start planning a fun summer. More to come!

* LEGO, Cheer, Engineering, Sports, Spy, Basketball, Crafts camps @ Hancock Day School in Savannah. Open to the community. Details here.

* Savannah Engineering Academy Summer STEM Camp for rising junior & senior high school students. Details here. 

* Art, Photography, Video Game Development & Pre-K Camps & more @ Telfair Museums Jepson Center in Savannah. Details here

* Camp Moon River at Savannah Country Day School a full-day traditional style day camp (K-8th) with optional extended care. Details here.

* Art Through The Ages & Digging History camps @ Massie Heritage Center. Details here.

* American Girl Cheer Camp; Princess Camp; & Tumbling Camp @ Savannah Sharks Allstar Cheerleading. Details here. 

* Registration for YMCA of Coastal Georgia Summer Camps Programs 2018 opens March 1. Details here.

TO ADVERTISE YOUR SUMMER CAMPS, EMAIL ANNE@SOUTHERNMAMAS.COM

Hancock Day School in Savannah will offer a variety of camps this summer of 2018.

All summer camps will take place on the Hancock Day School campus. All camps are are open to the community.

To find registration forms online, click here  and scroll down to locate online forms for the camps of your interest.

Registration is first come, first served.

Hancock Day School
6600 Howard Foss Drive
Savannah, GA 31406

LEGO CAMP
June 25-29 2018
9AM—Noon and 12:30PM —3:30PM
For ages: Rising Pre-K—Rising 3rd
Cost per camper: $ 130
Contact: Lori Thomas via email at lthomas@hancockdayschool.org
Camp will include: Instructional building time, free build, T-shirt and daily snack.

Find the registration form here. 

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CHEER CAMP
June 25-29 2018
9AM—Noon
For ages: Rising Pre-K—Rising 5th
Cost per camper: $ 125
Contact: Cindy Drew via email at cdrew@hancockdayschool.org
Each camper will receive a T-shirt and enjoy learning Hancock cheer, chants, dances and games. Campers will show their spirit by participating in a spirit contest and performing in a showcase for their parents.

Find the registration form here. 

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ALL SPORTS CAMP
June 11-15 2018
Noon—3PM
For ages: Rising 2nd—Rising 4th
Cost per camper: $125
Contact: Larry O’Hayer via email at lohayer@hancockdayschool.org
Campers will enjoy a variety of sports including: volleyball, basketball, soccer, football, bocce ball, croquet and cornhole. T-shirt is included.

Find the registration form here. 

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ENGINEERING CAMP WITH CHRIS COOPER
June 11—June 15 2018
9AM—Noon
For ages: Rising 5th—Rising 8th
Cost per camper: $125
Contact: Chris Cooper via email at ccooper@hancockdayschool.org
During this camp, our young engineers will be building their own electric vehicles. They will learn about the importance of preparation and organization. We will learn about simple and complex circuits and look at several electric vehicle designs. We will gather materials from Home Depot, start to build our vehicles, and have a race on Friday!

Find the registration form here. 

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SKILLASTICS
June 18-June 22 2018
For ages: Rising 1st—Rising 4th
9AM—Noon
For ages: Rising 5th—Rising 8th
Noon-3PM
Cost per camper:$125
T-shirt included
Contact person: Rebecca Heyward via email at rheyward@hancockdayschool.org
This camp will help campers find a variety of activities and sports that add diversity to their exercise and overall health and wellness. There’s something for all levels, personalities and body types. Our excellent fitness program includes exercise and physical activity. Each day there are five scheduled activity periods.

Find the registration form here. 

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BASKETBALL CAMP
June 11-15 2018
9AM—Noon
For ages: Rising 2nd—Rising 4th
Cost per camper: $125
Contact: Larry O’Hayer via email at lohayer@hancockdayschool.org
This camp is designed to bring out the best in children:
*Increased respect for sportsmanship
*Enhanced fundamental athletic abilities
*Develop a deeper understanding of teamwork and responsibility

Find the registration form here. 

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SPY CAMP
June 11-15 2018
For ages: Rising 1st—Rising 2nd
12:30—3:30PM
Cost per camper:$125
T-shirt included
Contact person: Amy Morgan and Jennifer Bowers via email at amorgan@hancockdayschool.org
Make summer special and fun-filled with our action packed Spy Camp. Calling all Secret Agent recruits to report to duty. Campers will use math, reading and reasoning skills to follow the clues and solve a new mystery each day

Find the registration form here. 

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CHRISTMAS IN JUNE
June 25-29 2018
12:30-3:30PM
For ages: Rising Kindergarten—Rising 5th
Cost: $125
Contact: Abbey Holton via email at aholton@hancockdayschool.org
Christmas in June will be a camp focused on holiday crafts and activities. Keep sake ornaments, decorations, and gifts all while focusing on the spirit of giving will be incorporated in the week session.

Find the registration form here. 

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DOODLEBUG CAMP
June 18—June 22 2018
9AM—Noon
For ages: Rising 2nd—Rising 5th
Cost per camper: $145
Contact: Letha Eller via email at leller@hancockdayschool.org
Doodlebugs is for kids who love to make crafts!
Campers will get creative with glass bottles, alcohol ink, moldable plastic, rope, mod podge, buttons, paint and more to create many high quality items to hang, wear, treasure, or give as gifts. We also try to upcycle or repurpose items like t-shirts, old books, crayons, buttons, and magazines. Activities are geared for both boys and girls

Find the registration form here. 

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Visit A Mosque Day – Savannah
Hosted by Islamic Center Of Savannah

You are invited to Visit a Mosque Day on March 10, 2018, 3-6PM. Although most mosques are always open to the public, this is a chance for individuals and groups to enjoin in a casual setting with Muslims from their neighborhoods. Members of all faiths are invited. This is a kid-friendly event.

Edward Ahmed Mitchell, Executive Director of CAIR Georgia, will be the keynote speaker.

Come and get to know your Muslim neighbors. Be sure to invite your friends, neighbors, and colleagues and enjoy Middle-Eastern hors d’oeuvre & sweets.

Visit www.AtlantaMuslim.com/VAMD for a list of Georgia Mosques participating. #VisitAMosqueATL

Saturday, March 10, 3-6PM
Islamic Center Of Savannah
1030 Dutchtown Road
Savannah 31419

On Sunday, Feb. 25 2018, Massie Heritage Center in Savannah will offer FREE admission from noon-4PM for visitors to explore Savannah’s Black Heritage.

This is a family-friendly event featuring the following activities for all ages:
* Take a “Journey on the Underground Railroad,” during an interactive story-telling event.
* Find clues throughout the museum to complete a “Scavenger Hunt.”
* Discover “Enslavement to Emancipation: The Struggle for Education,” during a guided exhibit experience featuring Old Savannah Tour’s Susie King Taylor.
* Visit the Historic Preservation exhibit for an informal curatorial talk on the legacy of WW Law as well as Hermitage Plantation.

Massie Heritage Center
207 East Gordon Street
Savannah, 31401
(912) 395-5070

Bring your kids to Savannah Ballet Theatre’s production of The Little Mermaid on April 21 at The Lucas Theatre for the Arts in Savannah.

Each performance will be followed up with a Character Meet and Greet, free with ticket. Kids’ tickets for the matinee are only $12!

The world-renowned professional company along with local students from the community will present two performances on April 21. SBT’s production of The Little Mermaid premiered in 2015 and launched SBT’s series of original ballets adapted from adventure-filled stories.

SBT’s adaptation is based on the tale by Hans Christian Andersen – moving audiences beyond the Disney version and allowing them to experience the story in a new way.

The Little Mermaid ballet
The Lucas Theatre for the Arts
April 21, 2018
Showtimes: 1PM & 7:30PM
Tickets: $12-$35,
Tickets: Savannah Box Office 912-525-5050
Buy tickets online here.

Savannah Ballet Theatre will also present a special outreach performance for K-12 schools students on Fri. April 20 at 10AM at the Lucas Theatre. Outreach tickets: $5 for students with free tickets for teachers. For outreach info, contact Abby McCuen at 912-897-2102.

About Savannah Ballet Theatre

Established in 1998, Savannah Ballet Theatre is the premiere ballet company of Coastal Georgia. It is SBT’s mission “to develop and showcase the talent of dedicated Savannah dancers and to engage in educational outreach and promotion of the art of dance within our community.”

Learn more here. 

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Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry in Savannah is accepting new patients and you can request an appointment online by visiting their Web site here.  

Registration for YMCA of Coastal Georgia Summer Camp 2018 programs opens March 1.

YMCA camp programs offer a fun and unique experience that gives children and teens the opportunity to have the best summer ever, by meeting new friends, exploring nature, discovering new interests, being physically active and creating memories that last a lifetime.

Day Camp, like many Y programs, is about learning skills, developing character and making friends. Few environments are as special as camp, where kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social and educational activities. Y counselors are dedicated to making sure camp is an amazing experience for every camper- all summer long.

Day Camps at the YMCA run on a weekly basis, Monday through Friday, for children ages 5-13 years. You can pick and choose which weeks you would like to attend; come just one week or the whole summer!

Camp operates from 9 am -4 pm daily, with drop off starting at 7AM and pick up ending at 6PM.

Cost
Traditional Day Camp: Specialty Camp

Member rate: $100/ a week Member rate: $125/ a week

Non-Member rate: $150/a week Non-member rate: $175/ a week

Learn more here.

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Keepsake Plaster Hand Casting Special for Mother’s Day 2018 @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah
1-3PM, Saturdays & Sundays, April 1-May 13 2018

Create a fun and memorable keepsake of your own hand.

This activity for families, friends, and individuals is the perfect way to create a personalized sculpture. Using quick-setting, skin-safe materials, participants will make molds of their hands resulting in highly detailed, colorful, and expressive plaster casts. The process takes about an hour.

Pre-registration is required. Pre-register online here or by calling 912-790-8823

Cost: Museum members $15, non-members ages 12 and up $35 (includes museum admission).

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JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St. Savannah, 31401

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Share the love of music with a friend in March!

Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano is offering their best discount of the year, the annual “Share the Love,” where all enrolled get a chance to share the price of the enrollment (2 for the price of 1!) with a new friend they bring in.

Just text “Share the Love” to 912-432-5885 for the details on how to apply!

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

Take time to check out Savannah Children’s Museum. The magical outdoor place is at the Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah and features over a dozen exhibits designed to expand the imaginations of children including an exploration maze, a reading nook and a sensory garden.

SPECIAL OPEN DAYS: Savannah Children’s Museum often has special open days on school holidays.

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Daily kids’ programs @ the museum

Various kids programs offered each day by the museum’s expert educators include:

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School Year Hours: Sept. 5 – May 28 2018
Monday & Tuesday: CLOSED (large groups)
Wednesday – Saturday: 10AM – 4PM
Sunday: 11AM – 4PM
*Please note that the Museum may close due to weather conditions.

Call ahead for accurate closing information at 912-651-4292.

Find admission cost info here. 

Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, 31401, (912) 651-4292, email info@savannahchildrensmuseum.org, www.savannahchildrensmuseum.org Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Summer Camps 2018 Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah

All classes are located in the Jepson Center at 207 W. York St. unless otherwise noted.

Register by calling 912-790-8823 or email bradleyk@telfair.org.

Drawing Portfolio Builder Camp
For ages 10–12
May 29–June 1 2018

Drawing Portfolio Builder Camp
For ages 12–14
July 2–6 2018 No camp Tuesday, July 4

9AM–3PM

Cost: Member $160/Non-member $180

This four-day camp is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing skills and begin the process of developing a portfolio. Students will focus on measurement, proportion, perspective, and use of value to create volume and space. The camp will also include practice portraiture and sketching from clothed models.

The Drawing Portfolio Builder Camp is a great class for students to learn and advance the skills necessary for developing art portfolios.

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Master Artist Photography Session A
For ages 10–12
June 4–8

Master Artist Photography Session B
For ages 13–16
June 11–15

9AM–3PM
Cost: Member $200/Non-member $235

This intensive, weeklong program focuses on black-and-white and digital photography, as well as the basic functions of 35mm manual cameras. While instructors emphasize the advancements of digital media and Adobe Photoshop, they will also cover conventional methods of film photography, including pinhole cameras, to supplement the experience.

The camp features student use of both manual and digital cameras. The program will culminate with a reception and exhibition of the participants’ work in the Jepson Center.

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Raising STEAM: Technology, Art, and Electronics
For ages 10–12
June 18–22 2018
9AM–3PM
Cost: Member $200/Non-member $235

This comprehensive STEAM Camp gives young people the opportunity to explore the artistic potential of technology. In this weeklong camp, students will learn to use a variety of technologies and methods to create and express themselves.

Students will explore 3D printing, create images with Adobe Photoshop, and solder their own electronic-noise toys. Participants will also learn basic computer programming with Arduino microcontrollers. The program culminates with a reception and exhibition of the participants’work in the Jepson Center.

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Art with the Pros Session
For ages 6–10
June 25–29 2018
9AM–3PM
Cost: Member $175/Non-member $195

Each day, this camp will feature a different local artist providing a unique lesson based on his or her medium. Lunch in Telfair Square (weather permitting), breaks and games in ArtZeum, and special tours of the galleries are all included. Students will learn to give constructive criticism on their own and their peers’ artwork. The program culminates with a student art exhibition and a reception in the Jepson Center.
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Video Game Development
For ages 14–18
July 16–20 2018

Video Game Development
For ages 12–14
July 9–13 2018

9AM–3PM

Cost: Member $175/Non-member $195

Full STEAM ahead! In this weeklong camp, students will build their own video games. Students will explore, play, and learn computer programming from scratch using open-source game-making programs. The summer camp culminates with a reception and exhibition of the participants’ games in the Jepson Center’s Morrison Community Gallery.

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Museum Explorations Pre-K Camp
For ages 4–6
Half day 9AM-Noon
July 23–July 27 2018
Cost: Member $100/Non-member $125

Stave off summer doldrums! Exploring Telfair Museums’ three sites and exhibitions has never been so much fun. Each day, participants will tour a new exhibit and learn to create the very same types of art seen in the galleries. Find inspiration with instruction in drawing, painting, and printmaking. Students immerse themselves in innovative arts lessons taught by professional artists.

Crafters Camp
For ages 8–11
July 16–20 2018
9AM–3PM
Cost: Member $175/Non-member $195

The Ultimate Crafty Kids Camp is packed with a variety of projects: screen printing, knitting, friendship bracelets, calligraphy folder paper, and much more. In this weeklong camp, students will explore and learn techniques in a rich variety of crafts that will inspire and develop their desire to be independent makers.

Video Game Design with Scratch
For ages 9–12
Half day, 9AM-Noon
July 23–July 27 2018
Cost: Member $100/Non-member $125

This summer camp teaches beginning students how to create their own video game using Scratch, a colorful programming environment that makes it easy to bring interactive stories to life. In class, students collaborate on developing a game from the beginning to final polish. A fun and informative way to introduce younger students to the art of video game development.

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Savannah Sharks will offer a variety of Summer Camps 2018 for all ages including Tumble Camp, American Girl Camp, Princess Camp.

25% Sibling Discounts available for all summer camps

American Girl Cheer Camp @ Savannah Sharks gym

This is a favorite camp of the summer. American Girl Cheer Camp has had a 99% return rate every year. Savannah Sharks coaches put their heart and souls into creating the best camp experience for all girls ages 5-11.

Come jump, tumble, dance, cheer, stunt, play games, and make crafts.

American Girl Cheer Camp
June 4-8 2018
Drop off 8:30AM-9:00AM; Pick up @ 2PM;
After care available until 5PM for $10 per day
For girls ages 5-11
Cost: $165 for the week if you register before May 1 2018
$65 deposit to reserve your child’s spot.
*Deposits are non-refundable
Siblings are 25% off.
Register online here. 

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Princess Camp @ Savannah Sharks gym
July 9-12 2018, 9AM-1PM
Parent Show at noon on July 12
For ages 3-6 years old
Cost: $145 if deposit of $45 is paid by May 1 2018 ($165 after May 1)
*Deposits are non-refundable
Sibling discount 25% off 2nd child
Register online here. 

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Dance How I Want Camp with B-RYAN! 
June 18-20 2018, 9AM-1PM
For ages 7-12
​$85 per child (Deposits are non-refundable)​​​
​Register online here. 
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Tumbling Camp @ Savannah Sharks gym
May 30-June 1 2018, 9AM-Noon
For ages 6 & older. For levels 1-5
Cost: $85 for full camp or $35 per day
*Deposits are non-refundable
Sibling discount 25% off 2nd child
Register online here. 

Savannah Sharks Cheerleading and Tumbling, (912) 335-2234, 1686 E President St, Savannah, GA 31404
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Easter Egg Hunts & Easter Fun 2018

Visit our annual list of Easter Egg Hunts & kids’ Easter events in Savannah, Hilton Head Is., Richmond Hill (many of which are free).

See the 2018 list of Easter Egg Hunts & Festivities here. 

Would your school like to host a Math night?

Mathnasium of Savannah Midtown has already hosted two Math nights @ Savannah schools with a third booked for March. These events are FREE & are a wonderful way for families to engage in fun math activities all provided by your local Mathnasium Math Learning Center.

School leaders & PTA organizations, please contact savannahmidtown@mathnasium.com for more info.

Locations

4 Convenient Locations

Mathnasium of Savannah Midtown
912-355-5678
(next to TJ MAXX)

Mathnasium of Savannah Islands 
912-898-3700
(Whitemarsh Isl next to Polka Dots)

Mathnasium of Pooler
912-330-0666
(next to Publix)

Mathnasium of Bluffton
843-815-6284
(near Publix off Buck Island Rd

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Kids can learn to draw superheros this Saturday Feb. 17 2018 during “Superhero Saturday” @ Henny Penny Art Space &  Cafe in Savannah.

This Sat. from 1-2:30PM, Comic Book Artist Rashad Doucet & Steve Hommel will tell participants how to draw green lantern characters.

For all ages. Cost: $20.

Please preregister your child as space is limited. Pre-register by emailing info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Henny Penny is located at 1514 Bull St. Savannah.

Nestled just blocks from Forsyth Park, Henny Penny Art Space and Cafe also provides custom-designed arts and crafts kits for all ages, workshops, classes, and is available for booking birthday parties.

Henny Penny offers regular programs for children seven days a week. See all the programs here. 

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Free Speech Screenings on Wilmington Island

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire on Wilmington Island in Savanah is happy to offer FREE speech/language screenings to children ages 1-6. These screenings can be completed at the office location and only take about five minutes to complete. Scores will be pass/fail, and the results will give a brief look at the child’s speech/language development.

School-wide screenings are also offered to daycares and private preschools. Please contact  office The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire for more information at 912 235 2166.

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About The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire makes speech therapy more convenient for families on the Islands and has sister locations in Waycross, Jesup and Brunswick, Ga.

Therapists at The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire are nationally certified and state licensed, and can provide assessments and treatment for the following: developmental delays, expressive language, receptive comprehension, pragmatic language, articulation, fluency, voice disorders, feeding/swallowing issues, oral motor, apraxia of speech, dysarthria, etc.

Services are provided at their office location or in private preschools or daycares around Savannah to help parents with busy schedules.

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire accepts most insurance (Medicaid, Amerigroup, Peach State, BC/BS, Cigna, Tricare, etc).

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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U-pick Daffodils farm in nearby Okatie, SC (near Bluffton)

Hours of operation are dependent upon the weather & availability of flowers.  Check here and on Facebook here for hours  & opening/closing updates.

Farm owners will post if they’re able to be open this weekend as soon as they know. Please call or text 843-368-1998 to make sure the farm still has flowers.

UPickDaffodils.com is family owned and operated on what was once the family dairy farm. Chuck and Diane have planted several varieties of daffodils, not all of which bloom at the same time, according to their Web site.

Cash or check only. Cost is 25 cents per stem.

UPickDaffodils
48 Calhoun Plantation Road
Okatie, SC 29909
843-368-1998
chuck@upickdaffodils.com

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Daytrips

Find more daytrips from the Savannah-area here. 

February musical playdates are coming up at Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano .

Join Kindermusik Savannah with your 0-7 year old for the endearing, exciting class “Good Morning, Good Night!” We’ll be exploring the music of morning time and nighttime. Spaces are limited.

Each child will take home an instrument and ten songs!

Enroll online while there’s still time at kindermusikwith88keys.com to reserve your little ones a space. See you soon!

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

Preschool searching in Savannah for 2018-19? Come and check out a beloved Savannah preschool for ages 1-4.

Open House for Prospective Families @ First Presbyterian Preschool in Savannah.
Tues. Feb. 20, 2018
6-7PM
First Presbyterian Preschool
520 Washington Ave.
Savannah, GA 31405

First Presbyterian Preschool offers a warm nurturing environment operating Monday-Friday, 9AM-1PM.

Registration for the preschool’s 2018-2019 school year will open to the public on March 1 2018.  The preschools’ school year will start on Aug. 6 in order to follow Savannah-Chatham County School calendar.

Teachers @ First Presbyterian Preschool would love to meet you and your child!

For more information call 912-351-0609.

Learn more about First Presbyterian Preschool in Savannah here. 

Bring your kids to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang the musical @ The Lucas Theatre in Savannah this month.

Savannah Christian Preparatory School students take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming’s children’s book, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is one family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find “Truly Scrumptious.”

This live musical production is open to the public. Find ticket info here.

Attention homeschool families:  SCPS has a school performance on Fri. Feb. 23 at 9:30AM.  This is perfect for field trips for homeschoolers and any other school in the area.  A special discounted ticket of $5 for this Lucas Theater performance.  

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG THE MUSICAL
FRI. FEB. 23, 9AM Special performance for schools, homeschool students. See above.
FRI. FEB. 23, 7PM
SAT. FEB. 24, 7PM
SUN. FEB. 25, 3PM
PRESENTED BY SAVANNAH CHRISTIAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Lucas Theatre
32 Abercorn St.
Savannah, 31401

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About  Savannah Christian Preparatory School

Savannah Christian Preparatory School (SCPS) is an independent, non-denominational PK-12 college prep Christian school.

The school was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2011, 2014 & 2017 & named Best Private School in Savannah Magazine in 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2017.

SCPS teacher Tracy Brown was named Georgia’s 2017 Teacher of the Year.

Come sample a day in the life of a student in Savannah Christian Preparatory School’s thriving school environment. Meet teachers, administrators and other parents to see the SCPS mission in action.

Most importantly, come learn about the relationships which are at the heart of Savannah Christian Preparatory School.

Register for the Feb. 14 Welcome Home Wednesday open house online here.  Or email Debbie Fairbanks, Director of Admissions at dfairbanks@savcps.com or call the admissions’ office at 912.721.2114.

Learn more here. 

Welcome Home Wednesday Open House
9:30AM @ Savannah Christian Preparatory School
Feb. 14 2018

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