Online registration is now open for the newest Summer 2016 program in Savannah.

Camp RED CHAOS offers both summer day camp options as well as dozens of separate enrichment camps in academics, arts and athletics. See all the RED CHAOS camps offered and register online here.

R.E.D. C.H.A.O.S. is an acronym for the newest and coolest summer program ever.

Ridiculously Exciting Days
Creating Happenings, Activities, andOutrageous Summers!

Day Camp, Art Camp, Athletic Camp, Academic Camp
Choose ONE or choose them ALL
These special weeks of summer camp, sports, art and academics will be offered ALL ON ONE CAMPUS – Savannah Christian Preparatory School. These camps will be staffed by SCPS teachers, coaches and staff, who are dedicated to making your camper’s summer an unforgettable experience. OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS. (Campers do not need to attend SCPS to participate).

See all the RED CHAOS camps offered here.  The list of camp offerings will continue to grow.

Spaces are limited for this quality care and creatively inspiring environment for campers of all school ages.

Online registration is now available here.

For more information, visit savcps.com/summer-program/ or contact Donna Stembridge, Summer Program Coordinator, at dstembridge@savcps.com.

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Girls Night Out at the Movies, “Love Story” @ Tybee Post Theater
Sat., May 28, 7 pm

Bring your best gal pals to this second installment in this monthly movie series for Tybee’s gals (and guys with a heart). This month’s feature film is the tearjerker of the ’70s generation. “Love Story,” starring Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw, directed by Arthur Hiller & based on Erich Segal’s book.

Saturday, May 28, 7 pm. Tickets, $10, Theater members, $9. (Complimentary glass of wine and pack of hankies with your ticket!)

Summer Art Camp at the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs studio

The City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs is now accepting registrations for its Summer Art Camp which takes place June 6 through July 29 from 9AM – 4:30PM Monday – Friday at Cultural Arts Studios at 9 West Henry St.

The full-day camp will offer children ages 6-12 an introduction to ceramics, fibers, jewelry and painting in age-appropriate group settings.

Camp fees per child per week are $150/$140 city residents (resides within the city limits of Savannah, pays city residential property taxes). Supplies and instructor fees are included and a non-spoiling bag lunch must be provided daily. There will be no camp the week of July 4-8.

Register here. 

The following sessions are still open:

Session 2 June 13 – 17 – Ages 6-8
Session 3 June 20 – 24 – Ages 9-12
Session 4 June 27 – July 1 – Ages 6-8
No camp the week of July 4 – 8
Session 5 July 11 – 15 – Ages 9-12
Session 6 July 18 – 22 – Ages 6-8

FOR MORE SUMMER CAMPS, CLICK HERE. 

Make a splash this summer at the Y!

YMCA of Coastal Georgia’s outdoor pools are open and they’re ready for the best summer ever.

From Day Camp and Mommy & Me Yoga to swimming lessons and Family Nights, the Y has something for the whole family.

Take advantage of the No Join Fee offer May 7- 22 and be a part of so much more!

Learn more here. 

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More than 10 Savannah-area LuLaRoe consultants are bringing their inventory together and teaming up for a fun afternoon of clothes shopping in Savannah.

You’re invited to this pop-up boutique featuring LuLaRoe women’s dresses, maxi skirts, pencil skirts, a-line skirts, sheath dresses – all simply comfortable.

Giveaways, food & drinks & more. One grand prize winner will take home five free items.

LuLaRoe Pop-Up Boutique in Savannah
May 29 2016, 1-5PM

Hilton Garden Inn Midtown in the Grand Ballroom
5711 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31405

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The Summer Academy at Calvary Day School in Savannah will be back again this summer for its 41st year.

The mission of Calvary’s summer camp is to provide each child with a fun, Christ-centered experience through activities that allow them to grow physically, emotionally & spiritually.

Camps offered at this conveniently located Savannah camp include:
+athletic camps (volleyball, basketball, football)
+recreation camp for entering pre-K thru 8th grade
+academic arts camp (art, drama, music) for rising kindergarten thru 8th grade

Sign up your child for a summer of adventure & discovery. Register here.

New exciting changes to Calvary summer camp this year include:
– Online Registration & Online Payment options here.
– Three separate groups this year (last year the camp had two). The groups will be divided into Pre K4- 1st grade, 2nd- 4th grade, 5th-8th grade. This new experience will be beneficial for everyone & will allow more age appropriate games, movies, field trips and activities throughout the summer.
– More than 45 staff members. All age 18 & older.

Please click here to see all of the many wonderful offerings Calvary Summer Camp 2016 has as well as daily and weekly schedules, lunch menus, etc.

Calvary Summer Academy, 4625 Waters Ave., Savannah, Ga. 31405, 912.655.1108 Email plee@calvarydayschool.com Calvary Day School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Coastal Georgia State Parks May 2016 events include:

Marsh Walk with Dr. Charlie Belin
Wed. May 18, 5-6PM
Wormsloe Historic Site – Savannah
Join one of the region’s marsh ecology experts as he leads a hike into the marsh surrounding Wormsloe, providing a fascinating look into plant and animal life. Register in advance. Come prepared to get muddy. $4.50-$10. 912-353-3023.

Colonial Toys & Games
Sat. May 21, 2016 1-4PM
Fort King George Historic Site – Darien
Play old-fashioned games like tug of war, rolling hoops, quoits, nine pins, cup and ball. $4.50-$7.50 912-437-4770.

Kids in the Parks Day
Sat. May 21, 2016 1PM
Skidaway Island State Park – Savannah
Bring the kids out to enjoy outdoor games, our museum with live animals, trails and playgrounds. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.

Kids in the Parks Day
Sat. May 21, 2016 10AM-4 PM
Wormsloe Historic Site – Savannah
In addition to the sites’s normal tours, there will be few fun activities planned for the day that will be open and available for kids of all ages. $4-$10. 912-353-3023.

Memorial Day Commemoration
Sat. May 28, 9AM-4PM
Fort McAllister State Park – Richmond Hill
Pay tribute to our fellow patriots who served our country throughout the years with a commemoration and reenactment. Cannon & musket firings, Civil War-era demos & lots of family fun. 912-727-2339.

War of Jenkins’ Ear
Sat. May 28, until Mon. May 30, 10AM-4PM
Wormsloe Historic Site – Savannah
Wormsloe will commemorate Georgia’s role in the 1739-1748 war between Britain and Spain. A brief presentation at the Visitor Center will be followed by a walking tour of the site. The program will also include military drills & black powder weapons demonstrations. $4.50 – $10. 912-353-3023.

Memorial Day at Fort Morris
Mon. May 30, 11AM-3PM
Fort Morris Historic Site – Midway
This coastal fort will present hourly Revolutionary War soldier talks and musket and cannon demonstrations. Enjoy the beautiful vista from the earthen fort, over the Medway River and out through St. Catherine’s Sound, a view that has changed very little over hundreds of years. $3-$4.50. 912-884-5999.

FIT4MOM Savannah Stroller Strides invites you to a FREE Stroller Strides class & celebration to honor you for Mother’s Day on the day after Mother’s Day.

FREE Stroller Strides class
9:30AM work @ Savannah Mall
Celebration @ 10:45AM

Sign up at savannah.fit4mom.com.

Stroller Strides® is a stroller-based fitness program designed for moms with little ones. Each 60-minute, total body workout incorporates power walking, strength, toning, songs and activities. Certified fitness instructors are specially trained in pre and post-natal fitness and offer a variety of fun class formats both indoors and outdoors.

Playgroup

FIT4MOM also offers a free playgroup with Our Village so moms can form lasting friendships with other moms through organized playdates, moms’ nights out & activities for the whole family.

Contact Erinhanna@fit4mom.com for more info. Online at www.Savannah.fit4mom.com . On Facebook here 

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Our brains are wired for spoken language, but they are not naturally wired for reading.

Some people are still able to pick up reading and writing with ease, while 20% of learners really struggle with this process.

Dyslexia literally means difficulty with language and it can cause major education delays and destroy a bright student’s confidence in themselves and their ability to learn.

Are you interested in learning how to help struggling readers overcome these obstacles and reach their potential?

Savannah Dyslexia Tutoring is excited to announce that they are hosting Orton-Gillingham Training in Savannah Summer/Fall 2016 instructed by Sheila Costello M.S., Accredited Training Fellow, Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators.

Orton-Gillingham is considered the “Gold Standard” in teaching reading and spelling to dyslexic students. Orton-Gillingham is a multi-sensory, structured, prescriptive and diagnostic approach to teaching reading. It has been successfully used with thousands of dyslexic students for more than 70 years.

This 60-hour course offers participants the opportunity to learn an effective approach for teaching children with language-based learning difficulties. The training prepares teachers to instruct diagnostically and prescriptively, either individually or in a classroom setting. The course will follow guidelines set by the Orton-Gillingham Academy of Practitioners and Educators for Associate Level certification. These guidelines also require a practicum, and for those who intend to seek certification a practicum is available following the course.

Dates:
June 6th- June 9th, 2016 (8AM- 4PM)
September 9th 2016 (5PM- 8PM) & September 10th 2016 (8AM- 3PM)
November 4th 2016 (5PM- 8PM) & November 5th 2016 (8AM- 3PM)

For more information and a registration packet please email welshcasey@gmail.com

Learn more about Orton-Academy Training here

Savannah Dyslexia Tutoring, www.dyslexiasavannah.com, On Facebook here, email welshcasey@gmail.com . Savannah Dyslexia Tutoring is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Sign up your little swimmer for a summer swim league.

Savannah Coastal Swim League (SCSL) offers competitive youth swimming in Savannah/Chatham County, Richmond Hill, Wilmington Island and Pooler during early summer.

The league consists of 10 teams, encompassing more than 800 swimmers, including: Grand Lake Sharks, Isle of Hope Sharks, JEA Tornadoes, Landings Lightning Bolts, Mayfair Marlins, Richmond Hill Wildcats, Savannah Golf Club Stingrays, Savannah Quarters Sailfish, Savannah Yacht Club Commodores and Wilmington Park Barracudas.

Some of the teams (such as JEA Tornados & Savannah Quarters Sailfish) do not require club membership to participate.

Swimmers of all levels are welcome.

The league includes regular practices as well as meets during which various teams compete against each other in June and early July. The 2016 Meet Schedule will soon be posted here

For more information including a League Contact Directory, click here.  

Pediatric Associates of Savannah is now offering new 7:30AM WALK-IN visits at their Waters Ave location, Monday through Friday.

Starting Mon. May 9 2016, Pediatric Associates of Savannah’s Main Office on Waters avenue will be open for walk in sick patients, no appointment necessary, starting at 7:30AM.

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For expectant parents

FREE “Baby Basics” classes @ Pediatric Associates of Savannah

Classes will be the first Thursday of each month at 6PM at the Waters Avenue office and will taught by Dr Brandy Gheesling.

Free to expectant couples, but space is limited so registration is required. Email BabyBasics@pedsav.com to register or for more info.

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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, but ‘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.com On Facebook here.  Pediatric Associates of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser  

Barnett Educational Supplies in Savannah has a  “Buy 2 Get 1 Free” special on the Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch line of sand & pool toys.

Stop by the store on West DeRenne Avenue.

Like Barnett on Facebook here to stay informed about their sales & new products.

Store hours: Mon – Fri: 9 AM-7 PM; Sat: 10 AM-5 PM; Sun: 1- 5 PM.

Barnett Educational Supplies, 38 W De Renne Ave., Savannah, 31405-6742, tel: 912-356-1878, email barneduc@bellsouth.net   www.barnetteducationalsupplies.com , Barnett Educational Supplies is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Love this. A night glow run in Savannah with proceeds that benefit an organization that’s doing important work.

Register now for the Nonstop 5K Glow Run benefiting COPE  (Childhood Obesity Prevention + Education) Fri. May 27 at 9:30 PM.

This annual run will be @  Lake Mayer Park, 7235 Sallie Mood Drive Savannah, GA 31406.

A LED tunnel has been added to the course and there’s also an 85′ inflatable obstacle course. Fun event for the entire family. So come have some fun for a great cause: to prevent childhood obesity.

Proceeds from this event will be donated to COPE.(Childhood Obesity Prevention & Education). If you can’t run or sponsor, please consider donating to help out. The goal is to donate $5,000 to COPE.

Kids 9 & younger are free with registered parent. (Only 1 T-shirt included with registration.)
Register by May 11 to guarantee your shirt size.

Register here. 

Learn more @ the run’s Facebook Event page here.  

Students from Savannah Arts Academy & Islands High School collaborate to present “The Bullying Collection” 8PM June 16 &17 @ Savannah Arts Academy.

Tickets: $5 for students: $10 for adults.

Savannah Arts Academy
500 Washington Ave.
Savannah 31405

Maggie’s Morning School in Savannah is where childhood memories are made!

For over 30 years, Maggie’s has offered a hands-on, creative, and child-centered environment.

Join Maggie’s for their summer program. Download the 2016 Summer Registration Packet here.

Maggies offers a summer FULL of creative PLAY and lots of fun for ages 18months to entering 2nd grade.

Arts and crafts, dramatic play, music and movement, water and sensory play, special activity days, water days, weekly visits from the ice cream truck, community visitors, and more.

Maggie’s will give your child a summer to remember.

Come visit Maggie’s Georgia Quality Rated center and find out why children ask to come back year after year, and why Maggie’s is “The Creative Alternative!”

See Maggie’s Summer 2016 camp themes, schedule for different ages groups here.

Maggie’s Morning School, 6610 Abercorn St., Savannah, 31405, www.maggiesmorningschool.org, On Facebook here. (912) 352-8404, (912) 352-8065 Maggie’s Morning School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Join Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys in May for all new themes: Babies newborn to 2 begin “Mama Goose”, a celebration of nursery rhymes on Mondays at 9:20AM. Toddlers ages 2+ will enjoy “Colors and Shapes on the Farm” on Mondays at 10:15AM, exploring counting, colors, shapes and other basic learning foundations through music.

Mark down Kindermusik May playdates, “All Aboard!”, May 14 and 18 at 10AM.

Kindermusik offers ongoing enrollment…it’s never too late to jump in!

Announcing Kindermusik Savannah’s annual scholarship in June for babies and children with special needs. If you have (or know of) a child who may benefit, email Kindermusik today to see how a free month of Kindermusik could help. They will be offering ONE FULL MONTH of free classes and home materials to one child.

Applications available by emailing music@88keysga.com.

Visit Kindermusik Savannah’s BRAND NEW WEBSITE at kindermusikwith88keys.com to see how your child can experience the beauty of Kindermusik!

912.988.KEYS.

Kindermusik…music now, skills for life.

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Spend the day “playground hopping,” visiting some of our top picks for playgrounds in the Greater Savannah, Ga. area & Hilton Head Is./Beaufort, S.C. area or just picking one and spending the day there.

Click here to see our list of some of the best playgrounds in Savannah, Hilton Head Is., Beaufort, S.C.

Attention homeschool families: Tickets are available for Musical Explorers music education concerts the week of May 2 @ the Lucas Theatre for the Arts in Savannah.

This program involves more than 9,000 K-2 students experiencing the music of Mali and Ireland, in addition to classic country music.

Concerts take place at 10:15AM & 12:15PM Monday-Friday May 2-6.

These are all homeschool friendly events, but attendance needs to be arranged in advance by contacting education@savannahmusicfestival.org.

About Musical Explorers

Originally designed by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute (WMI) as a music education program that provides historical, cultural and geographical knowledge about the various communities of New York’s five boroughs, SMF’s Musical Explorers was adapted in partnership with WMI to apply similar lessons and learning practices to the Georgia coast and South Carolina Lowcountry.

In advance of each semester, trainings for local teachers are provided to give an overview of the curriculum, introducing vocal warm-up exercises, musical vocabulary and a variety of other basic musical concepts.

A 100-page teacher guide with accompanying student guides (including Georgia and South Carolina Standards/Common Core Capacities), videos and audio samples is distributed to each participating classroom annually, along with a complete web-based version for homeschoolers, parents and teachers using computers and interactive whiteboards.

Learn more here.

The Melting Pot of Savannah has oodles of deals for special Spring 2016 events.

MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION MONTH
May 1-31 2016
To show appreciation The Melting Pot of Savannah says “THANK YOU” to all of the service men and women and those who serve as Military personnel and First Responders. The Melting Pot offers you their Land & Sea 4-course Fondue Experience for $29.95. Just show the server your ID. Offer not valid with other promotions or coupon.

GRADUATES DINE FREE
May 1-31 2016
For the entire month of May, if you make a reservation to the Melting Pot of Savannah and mention “Free Grad Fondue,” it’s on. The way it works is for every four people, one grad gets to eat for free. In other words, three people pay, one gets a free meal. Click here for full details

BRIDES EAT FREE
The Melting Pot of Savannah is the most unique destination for bridal showers, bachelorette parties and rehearsal dinners. BRIDE EATS FREE.. for parties of 7 of more guests who each enjoy a 4-course experience.

June 2016 events include:
-Double Date Night – Every Friday all month! $50/couple for 3 courses
-Graduates Eat for Free through June 10
-Brides Eat for Free all month
-Two-for-Tuesday – our cheese and chocolate fondues are buy 1 get 1 free every Tuesday
-Nurse Appreciation Week – June 6-12
-Father’s Day – Endless Fondue June 19th-21st for $45.95 pp

Make a reservation by calling The Melting Pot of Savannah at (912) 349-5676 or clicking here. 

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Spring Fun 2016

Find 20 Spring things to do with your kids in Savannah & the Lowcountry here including the FREE SCAD Sand Arts Festival, May 6.

Lead Actor of “Where Hope Grows”, David DeSanctis, will join Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society as they present their 7th annual Night of Champions in Savannah.

The event will be Thurs. May 12 at 6PM at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa – Hotel Grand Ballroom located at 1 Resort Drive.

This community event celebrates differently abled adults, including these with Down Syndrome, and recognizes the local businesses that employ them.

Special screening @ Savannah Arts Academy

David DeSanctis will also be present for a special screening of “Where Hope Grows” on Wednesday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at the Savannah Arts Academy.

For more information on this years Night of Champions, click here. 

Fun changes are happening at Telfair Museums in Savannah.

Here’s a peek:
– Kids 12 & younger are now free!
– Instead of single site passes, it’s $20 for all three sites, which includes daily architectural tours at the Jepson Center & Mansion to Museum tours at the Telfair Academy.
– New at Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center – daily art activities in the drop-in studio from 1-4PM. The activities are not just for kids but for all ages including adults. APRIL: Art in Bloom: Make tissue paper flower crowns. Learn more here. 

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FREE Family Days @ Telfair Museums

Free Family Days are held one Saturday a month from 1-4PM @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center (unless otherwise noted). Attend five Free Family Days & receive a 20% discount on any Telfair art class. Come to 10 Free Family Days & win a free 3D printed mini-me sculpture.

Upcoming FREE Family Days

Sat. June 11
Juneteenth Festival
Jepson Center
Juneteenth is the oldest celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Free and open to the public, this annual festival features live performances and hands-on art activities for all ages, celebrating Savannah’s history and Gullah Geechee heritage. The festival begins with an interactive performance by Jamal Toure and other local storytellers, followed by demonstrations by traditional artists throughout the region. Children can experiment with crafts and try their hand at a variety of artmaking projects. A special highlight of the afternoon includes a live concert by reunited members of the Gospelaires, a legendary a cappella vocal group from Pin Point, offering a rare treat to the celebration.

Sat., July 9
Prints at the Telfair Academy
Telfair Museums has an incredible collection of prints, but they are not always on display. This Free Family Day gives you a chance to glimpse some of these amazing works in the historic Telfair Academy, featuring master artists such as Rembrandt and Whistler. You can also try your hand at different printmaking techniques to create masterpieces of your own!

JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St.

TELFAIR ACADEMY
121 Barnard St.

OWENS-THOMAS HOUSE
124 Abercorn St.

Follow Telfair Museums on Facebook here. 

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The Block Party: Broughton Street Sponsored by DPR Construction
Saturday, May 7, 2016 (Part of Historic Savannah Foundation’s 2016 Savannah Preservation Festival)
11AM- 3PM
100 Block of West Broughton Street
Free and open to the public
What better place to see preservation in progress than on dynamic and vibrant Broughton Street?
Savannah’s traditional commercial core, Broughton Street is home to dozens of retail stores and residential lofts, scores of historic buildings, and hundreds of jobs. This festive and family-friendly event will include:
Pennies for Preservation Poster Contest
Educational/Interactive Exhibits
Student Exhibits
Craftsmen Exhibits
Bike Valet
Food & Drink
Live Music

Festival event tickets available at myHSF.org.

FOR MORE FREE SAVANNAH-AREA FAMILY EVENTS, CLICK HERE. 

Jumping Jacks of Savannah indoor play center May 2016 fun includes:

Mother’s Day Sun. May 8

Bring mom for a free Coke & gift from Jumping Jacks. Buy any activity (laser tag, jump zone or game card) & get 2nd 50% off.

Sun. May 15 National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

Free chocolate chip cookie & Jumping Jacks Balloon. Buy 1 laser tag or Jump Zone & get 2nd 50% off.

Sun. May 22 Dollar Day

Hot Dogs $1. Candy Bar $1.
$1 off sandwich, pizza or wings,

Sun. May 29

Free ride on motion theater when you bring in a Jumping Jacks Color page from their Web site here.

FOR DETAILS ON JUMPING JACKS BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES & DISCOUNTS, CLICK HERE. 

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