A new competitive Hip Hop dance program starts soon @ Crowned Elite Athletics in Savannah 

Join Crowned Elite Athletics on Friday, July 20 2018 to meet the program’s amazing instructors and learn more. Classes start Aug. 1.

Sign up for the class at the July 20 Open House to receive FREE registration.

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

Attention expectant parents.

Pediatrics Associates of Savannah invites you to a free “Baby Basics” class at 6PM Thursday July 12 2018.

This class is FREE to expectant families (but reservations requested).

Come join Dr Brandy Gheesling (pictured here). Held after office hours the first Thursday of each month, at the Waters Ave location. Space will be limited, so to register or for more information about the class please email BabyBasics@pedsav.com or call  (912) 355-2462.

Classes are offered on the first Thursday of each month at 6pm at Pediatrics Associates of Savannah main office (4600 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA).

New Pediatric Associates Web site

Pediatric Associates of Savannah has a brand new and improved Web site! Check it out at pedsav.com.

New to the area & in need of a pediatrician? Pediatric Associates of Savannah has offices in Savannah, the Islands and Pooler. Learn more here.

Stay connected with Pediatric Associates of Savannah & informed about children’s health news, by ‘liking’ Pediatric Associates of Savannah on Facebook here.

Pediatric Associates of Savannah, 4600 Waters Ave, Suite 100 Savannah, 31404-6702, (912) 355-2462, www.pedsav.comOn Facebook here.  Pediatric Associates of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

The Recreation and Wellness Department at Armstrong State University hosts these fun and active 2018 Summer Sports Camps for ages 6-12.

Kids will participate in a variety of activities to include; basketball, flag football, kickball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, tag games, and nutritional and environmental presentations!

Register online here. 

One remaining session: July 23-27, 2018
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $200 and $250 for “Extended Care”

General Camp Information:
– A mid-morning snack will be provided (children with special diets need to provide their own snack)
– Children bring their own lunches
– Campers should wear clothing that allows them to participate in a variety of activities (i.e. tennis shoes, shorts, and t-shirt)

Camp Hours: 8:30AM to 3:30PM
– Camper drop-off time will be 8:15 to 8:30AM
– Camper pick-up time will be 3:30PM
– Drop-off and pick-up will be in the Group Exercise room at the Student Rec Center (SRC)

*For “Extended Care” camp will run till 5PM

Camp Counselors:
– Counselors are current ASU students with a desire to work with youth
– All counselors have gone through a basic background check which includes the national sex offender registry
– Counselors are basic first aid and CPR certified

Register online here. 

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Coastal Pediatrics in Savannah & Pooler welcomes a new pediatrician to their team: Dr. Richard S. Callan, Jr.

Don’t forget to schedule your child’s back to school check-up. This would be a great opportunity to meet Dr. Callan!

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

Dr. Callan received his undergraduate degree in 2009 from the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Biology, graduating Cum Laude. In 2015, he graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine and received his M.D. There, he was elected into the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism Honor Society. He completed his pediatric residency in 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia, where he was awarded Intern of the Year as well as the Deborah Sims Fulmer, M.D. Resident Excellence in Teaching award.

Originally from Augusta, Georgia, Dr. Callan and his wife, Katherine, have lived in Savannah for the past 7 years. They look forward to raising their young daughter, Caroline, near the coast.

Learn more about Coastal Pediatrics 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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There’s still room for your child:  Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano will hold its July monthly musical playdates for ages 0-7 on July 14, 18 and 21 at 10AM.

Spaces are limited!

You and your child will get to experience an educational, musical, social and exciting time exploring the music and rhythms of Africa.

Each child will also receive an instrument, 10 songs and a bonus gift worth $10.

Enroll online at kindermusikwith88keys.com . Tuition is $15 (siblings pay only $5).

If you’ve never visited our weekly Kindermusik studio classes, your first introductory class is FREE. Kindermusik Savannah meets Monday and Tuesday mornings at the Kindermusik studio in Bloomingdale. 912-988-KEYS.

Kindermusik Savannah is now planning their fall schedule: they want to hear from you on what days and times you’d like to see!

Kindermusik…music now, skills for life.

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

Telfair Museums in Savannah invites their youngest patrons to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour & an art activity on the third Thursday morning of each month.

Strollers, crying babies & older siblings are all welcome @ this monthly program.

Art Start: Stroller and Toddler Tours
3rd Thursday of Every Month
10:30-11:30AM
$5 per child / adult members free / adult non-members $12

Start your day with art with our new and combined programs! Once a month, our youngest patrons are invited to the museum for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here. Come play and learn with us!

Sept. 20
10:30am–11:30am
Theme: The Language of Vision.
Learn more & register here.

Oct. 18
10:30am–11:30am
Theme: Monet to Matisse: Masterworks of French Impressionism from the Dixon Gallery and Gardens.
Learn more & register here.

Nov. 15
10:30am–11:30am
Theme: Pam Longobardi’s works on view at the Jepson Center.
Learn more & register here. 

Dec. 20
10:30am–11:30am
Theme: Monet to Matisse: Masterworks of French Impressionism from the Dixon Gallery and Gardens.
Learn more & register here. 

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Technology & Art Gallery 
Daily during museum hours
Kids’ can interact with technology at the Jepson Center for the Arts. Complementing the ArtZeum, the Jepson Center’s Technology and Art Gallery is a great place for visitors of all ages to explore interactive and new media art. This long-term rotating exhibit introduces viewers to new media works that use various types of video & computer processing.

Remember: museum admission is always free for children ages 12 & younger.

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Drop-In Studio
Different project each month
Daily 1-4PM
Jepson Center
FREE with museum admission

Unleash your creativity in the Jepson Center studios every day for artmaking projects for all ages. Work at your own pace and comfort level. Each month features a special project designed to connect with a specific exhibition at the museum. A studio assistant is always on-hand to answer questions and assist guests. Drop-In Studio is open all year round & perfect for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Remember: museum admission is always free for children ages 12 & younger.

Drop-in Studio Monthly Themes

August
Complex Uncertainties

September
The Language of Vision-inspired projects

October 
Monet to Matisse painting projects

November
Recycled art projects

December
Monet to Matisse painting projects

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JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St. Savannah, 31401

Jepson Center for the Arts, 912-790-8800 or visit www.telfair.org. Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Saturday July 7 2018 is FREE First Saturday Friend Fest at Crossfit Hyperformance Athletics in Savannah.

You are invited to sweat and laugh with Cross Hyperformance for free this Saturday morning at 9AM at Hyperformance Athletics.

It only happens once a month so make sure to set your reminder, alarm, or device, or whatever you depend on :)

All fitness levels are welcome and Crossfit would love to see you there!

(Yes, of course you can bring a friend too.)

CrossFit Hyperformance​, 904 E. 70th St.Savannah, 31405
email crossfithp@gmail.com, tel: 912-335-3615, CrossFit Hyperformance is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Stacey McKenzie, Physical Therapist Optim Therapy in Savannah

The following is a guest post for SouthernMamas.com by Stacey McKenzie, Physical Therapist
Optim Therapy in Savannah
Pelvic Health & Wellness Program

Imagine if your shoulder and arm muscles were weak and you couldn’t lift or hold your child. You would do something about that, right?

Now, what if weak muscles caused you to leak urine when you run, laugh, cough or sneeze? This could mean you need to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, which are a group of muscles that support your bladder, bowel, rectum and uterus. Just like your other muscles, you need to work on getting them stronger. As a physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor therapy, I can assess your pelvic floor muscles and make sure you are firing them correctly.

At your first visit, I’ll meet with you for an evaluation in a private, closed-door environment. We’ll talk one-on-one and go over all your treatment options.

At Optim Therapy’s Pelvic Health & Wellness Program, our goal is to provide a comfortable environment with individualized treatment programs to make sure you receive the most from each of your visits.

Now is the time to address your urinary incontinence because, unfortunately, this problem can get worse. As we age, our ligaments, tendons, and muscles get weaker.

If you are interested in improving your pelvic health, please talk to your personal physician about a referral to physical therapy. If you have any questions, or need help with a referral, please feel free to contact me directly: Stacey McKenzie, , (912) 644-5333.

Stacey McKenzie is one of Optim Therapy’s dedicated therapy professionals, all of whom utilize a multi-disciplinary approach to providing patients with the best treatments and outcomes. She earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Armstrong Atlantic State University and says that the most rewarding aspect of being a therapist is making people feel and move better.

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Visit Coastal Heritage Society sites in Savannah during July 4th for “A Family Fourth,” family-friendly enhanced programming celebrating America’s Independence!

Savannah History Museum: Three Fold Chord to share interactive period dancing programs inside the museum in between regular Battlefield Tours at 10:30AM, 12:30PM & 2:30PM. There will also be a costumed Revolutionary War soldier stationed on the battlefield from 10AM-4PM. An educator will also be conducting a quill writing program with a Revolutionary War Mad-Lib activity at Savannah History Museum throughout the day.

Savannah Children’s Museum: a week-long theme of “Everyday Heroes” & “Patriotism.” On July 4th, there will be themed programs such as “Fireworks in a Jar” and “Fireworks Spin Art.”

Old Fort Jackson: firing Revolutionary War-era artillery, including the swivel gun, the six-pounder cannon, and flintlock muskets. There will be ongoing activities, such as cutting a 5-point star with one cut like Betsy Ross, signing the Declaration with a quill, and coloring sheets.

Georgia State Railroad Museum: featuring additional steam locomotive train rides at 11AM, 11:30AM, 1PM, 2PM, & 3PM.

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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 parading 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.

Wednesday, July 4 2018, 11AM-Noon
Tybee Memorial Park

FIND MORE SAVANNAH-AREA JULY 4th FESTIVITIES HERE. 

Starlight Pottery at 7070 Hodgson Memorial Dr. in midtown Savannah is having a 50% off sale during the entire month of July! So bring the kids in to paint their own pottery & cool off.

Price of the pottery you paint is all you pay.
Call or email Starlight Pottery to reserve your table. Call 912.303.9599 or emailcontactus@starlightpottery.com

Studio Hours

Tuesday & Thurs 1-6PM
Friday 3-8PM
Saturday 11-8PM
Wednesday Appointments only (great for groups/field trips~no extra fee)

Starlight Pottery may close one hour early if there are no painters in the studio. Call ahead if you’re coming around that time. Tel: 912.303.9599

Starlight Pottery, 7070 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Savannah, Ga. 31406, tel. 912.303.9599, contactus@starlightpottery.com , http://starlightpottery.com/ Starlight Pottery is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

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 18 2018, 10AM-2PM.

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, holiday scavenger hunt, and…

Special guest: Santa!

Special Event Admission: $10/person, $5 for Members

Military & senior discounts available. Sorry, coupons not valid for this event.

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

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

Join Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano for July playdates: “Rhythms of the Land!”

Bring your newborn – 7 year olds to experience the music, sounds and rhythms of music from the jungles and plains of Africa!

You’ll beat the drums, shake the rattles and have a wonderful time together.

Playdates will be: July 14, 18, and 21 at 10AM.

All children receive an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs and a $10 coupon for our weekly classes.

Enroll today at kindermusikwith88keys.com

Weekly Classes

“Beach Days”, Kindermusik Savannah’s July weekly class theme, just started and there’s still have room for you! Classes meet Mondays and Tuesdays and your first introductory class is free! 912-988-KEYS.

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

Things to do with kids this summer in and near Savannah. Click on the links below for details.

Fourth of July Fireworks & Festivities

Water Parks (near Savannah), Pooler, Statesboro, Jekyll Is., Charleston  

FREE Savannah Spray Pools.

FREE Summer Library Kids’ Shows & Programs 

Savannah-area Summer Camps

$1 Kids’ Morning Movies in Savannah, Pooler, Bluffton 

Best Daytrips from Savannah 

FREE Savannah-area Kids’ Events 

FREE KINDERMUSIK CLASSES FOR YOUR 0-7 YEAR OLD!  

Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano is giving away ONE FREE MONTH IN JULY to the winner!  To enter your child, visit kindermusikwith88keys.com by June 29, 11:59PM. Winner will be chosen June 30. Winner will receive the entire month of classes and home materials FREE in July 2018.

LET KINDERMUSIK HEAR FROM YOU:  Kindermusik Savannah is currently setting up class schedules for the fall. If you have days and times you’d like to see Kindermusik classes added, please text “NEW CLASS” to 912-432-5885.

Kindermusik…music now, skills for life.

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

Do-Re-We wants to know: Which location is most convenient for Saturday morning music classes in Savannah?

Working parents all over Savannah asked for Saturday morning music classes, and Do-Re-We heard you! Do Re We is adding Saturday morning classes beginning this September. They have narrowed down to three locations, and Mrs. Becca would like to know which one would serve your family best.

Do Re We is a music and movement program for babies (ages 0 months – 3 years) and their caregivers.

Please take this short 5-question survey, and thank you for helping a small local business make this important decision!

Take the Saturday morning class survey here.

Stay connected and see photos of Do Re We classes on Facebook here. 

Do Re We, www.dorewe.com, 912.398.7800 Do Re We is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Vaught Orthodontics has teamed up with the Savannah Bananas as the Official Smile of the Bananas!

Check  Vaught Orthodontics out in the outfield. You can’t miss it!

Vaught Orthodontics is always excited to welcome new smiles to the Fin Grin Family.

Call for a complimentary consultation in the Savannah or Richmond Hill Office.

Savannah Location
7650 Waters Ave.
Savannah, Georgia 31406
912-200-3452

Richmond Hill Location
2701 Highway 17, 2B
Richmond Hill, Georgia 31324
912-756-2309

See photos of Vaught Orthodontics patients & offices on Facebook here & on Instagram here. 

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Savannah United’s Pooler Soccer Camp 2018 is designed for soccer players of all skill levels. Licensed Savannah United coaching staff will create a competitive and fun environment for the players.

Savannah United has 20+ years of experience running summer camps in the Savannah area and are now excited to bring this opportunity to the Pooler community.

Each day, the camp will provide a mix of individual skill work, ball mastery, small side games and competitions. We will also integrate the excitement of the World Cup into the competitions we play and test the players on their knowledge of the teams, players, and history of the competition.

Pooler Soccer Camp: July 16 to July 20, 2018 (Monday-Friday)
Times: 9AM-Noon
Location: Godley Station School
2135 Benton Blvd, Pooler, GA 31322

Age Groups: Rising U8 through Rising U19 Boys and Girls
(2011 through 2000 Birth Years)

Skill Level: All Skill Levels welcome

Cost: $125 (includes a camp t-shirt)

Online registration now open here. 

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More Savannah United Summer Soccer Camps 2018 

Elite Soccer Camp
The 13th annual SSA Chelsea FC Elite Camp is designed for players of all ages and levels to improve their soccer skills. The professional coaching staff is chosen carefully to enable different coaching methods and skills to be taught for the development and enjoyment of
every player.
Date: July 9-13, 2018
Time: 9AM-1PM
Place: Guy Minick Complex
Cost: $215 (before June 24) or $250 (after June 24)

Goalkeeper/Striker Camp
The Goalkeeper/Striker Camp is open to all soccer players from U8 through U19 (born between 2011-1999).
Strikers
The Strikers camp will guide players through different types of goal scoring opportunities and all actions that take place near the goal. This camp is open to any field player.
Goalkeepers
The Goalkeepers camp will focus on both technical aspects and tactical awareness for goalkeepers. This camp is open to experienced goalkeepers and any player interested in being a goalkeeper.
Date: July 23-27, 2018
Time: 9AM- noon
Place: Guy Minick Complex
Cost: $175 (includes a camp T-shirt)

Register online here.

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Fourth of July 2018 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 bike parades on Wednesday July 4th here.

Celebrate Fourth of July with Pop Goes The Sandbox! at the Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is.

Wed., July 4th 2018
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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FIND MORE JULY 4TH EVENTS INCLUDING FIREWORKS HERE. 

Almost time for I Pledge season @ Leopold’s Ice Cream in downtown Savannah

The I Pledge for Ice Cream Project 2018 kicks off Sun. July 1 from 4-7PM at Leopold’s Ice Cream with a free child’s scoop of their choice in a cup, cake or sugar cone for any child (12 & younger, accompanied by an adult) who can recite the Pledge of Allegiance from memory.

After the kick-off, Leopold’s Ice Cream will hold additional I Pledge for Ice Cream events each Monday in July from 4-7PM. The dates are as follows:  July 1, 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30.  

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

Telfair Museums in Savannah invites their youngest patrons to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour & an art activity on the third Thursday morning of each month.

Strollers, crying babies & older siblings are all welcome @ this monthly program.

Art Start: Stroller and Toddler Tours
3rd Thursday of Every Month
10:30-11:30AM
$5 per child / adult members free / adult non-members $12

Start your day with art with our new and combined programs! Once a month, our youngest patrons are invited to the museum for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here. Come play and learn!

June 21 2018 
The Open Road

July 19 2018
Savannah Families Abroad

Aug. 16 2018
Complex Uncertainties

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Tech Space

Daily during museum hours
Kids’ can interact with technology at the Jepson Center for the Arts. Complementing the ArtZeum, the Jepson Center’s Technology and Art Gallery is a great place for visitors of all ages to explore interactive and new media art. This long-term rotating exhibit introduces viewers to new media works that use various types of video & computer processing.

Remember: museum admission is always free for children ages 12 & younger.

________________________________________________

Drop-In Studio
Different project each month
Daily 1-4PM
Jepson Center
FREE with museum admission

Unleash your creativity in the Jepson Center studios every day for artmaking projects for all ages. Work at your own pace and comfort level. Each month features a special project designed to connect with a specific exhibition at the museum. A studio assistant is always on-hand to answer questions and assist guests. Drop-In Studio is open all year round & perfect for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Remember: museum admission is always free for children ages 12 & younger.

Drop-in Studio Monthly Themes

June & July
Various projects in the Eckburg Atrium

August
Complex Uncertainties

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JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St. Savannah, 31401

Jepson Center for the Arts, 912-790-8800 or visit www.telfair.org. Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Savannah Sharks in Savannah  will have Parent & Me Playdate on Aug. 10, 9:30-11:30AM. For crawlers to age 4. Cost: $8 per day.  Siblings are free. Learn more here. 

Stay connected by liking Savannah Sharks on Facebook here. 

Savannah Sharks gym
1686 E. President St
Savannah GA 31404
912-308-3818

Savannah Sharks Cheerleading and Tumbling, 912-308-3818, 1686 E President St, Savannah, GA 31404
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The Savannah Refugee Film Festival – organized by Mountainfilm on Tour Savannah, Georgia Southern University and Lutheran Services of Georgia – will be 6:30PM this Tuesday, June 19 at the Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus, Ogeechee Theater in the Student Union in Savannah

The festival is free and open to the public.

This is the first refugee film festival in Savannah. The following short films will be shown: “50 Feet From Syria”; “How We Choose” ; “Zain’s Summer: From Refugee to American Boy”; “The Sculptor of Damascus.”

The film festival coincides with World Refugee Day.

Learn more about the festival & how to help refugees resettling in the Savannah area here.

If you go

The Refugee Film Festival in Savannah
Tuesday, June 19, 6:30PM at the Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus, Ogeechee Theater in the Student Union, Savannah
Free and open to the public.
A reception will follow the screenings.