Telfair Museums’ summer camps are wildly popular and lots of fun. Registration for the 2015 Telfair Museums Summer Camps opens April 6 2015. Details here. 

MASTER ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION A
Ages: 10-12
June 1-5
Member $200 | Non-members $235

MASTER ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION B
Ages: 13-16
June 8-12
Member $200 | Non-members $235

Focus on the basic drawing skills of sighting measurement and rendering form to achieve the illusion of depth on a two-dimensional surface.This intensive week-long 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 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. This camp will utilize the exhibition, Life’s a Beach: Photographs by Martin Parr as inspiration for on-location shoots in the historic district, and more! The program will culminate with a reception and exhibition of the participants’ work in the Jepson Center.

Registration opened April 6. Register here. 

VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT SESSION A
Ages: 14-18
June 15-19
Members $175 | Non-members $195

VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT SESSION B
Ages: 12-14
July 6-10
Members $175 | Non-members $195

Registration opens April 6
In this week-long camp students will build their own video game. Students will explore, play, and learn computer programming from scratch using Game Maker. The summer camp culminates with a reception and exhibition of the participants work in the Jepson Center’s Morrison Community Gallery.

Registration opened April 6. Register here. 

ART AND TECHNOLOGY: 3D PRINTING TO PROGRAMMING
Ages: 10-12
June 15-19
Members $175 | Non-members $195
Plus a $35 materials fee

Go beyond pencils and crayons and learn to explore the artistic potential of Technology. In this week-long camp students will learn to use technology to create a wide variety of methods to express themselves. Explore 3D printing, make electronic noise toys; learn basic computer programming with Arduino, and much more. The program culminates with a reception and exhibition of the participants’ work in the Jepson Center.

Registration opened April 6. Register here. 

ART WITH THE PROS SESSION A
Ages: 6-10
June 22-26 | 9am-3pm
Members $175 | Non- Members $195

ART WITH THE PROS SESSION B
Ages: 10-12
June 29-July 3| 9am-3pm
Members $175 | Non- Members $195

This camp will feature a different local artist each day, providing a unique lesson based on his or her medium. Lunch in Telfair square (weather permitting), breaks & 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 featuring work produced during the week-long program and a reception in the Jepson Center.

Registration opened April 6. Register here. 

MUSEUM EXPLORATIONS PRE-K CAMP

Ages: 4-6
July 13-17
Members $175 | Non-Members $195

Stave off summer doldrums! Exploring the Telfair Museums’ three sites and exhibitions has never been so much fun. Each day Participants will explore 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.

Registration opened April 6. Register here. 

VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT WITH SCRATCH
Ages: 9-12
July 20-24 | 9am-12pm
Members $100 | Non-Members $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 video game development.

Registration opened April 6. Register here. 

DROP IN CAMPS
Join us for a specific project or sign up for all!

Ages: 8-18

July 20-31
$25 per class for Members | $35 Non-members

Limited to 17 students per class. Pre-registration required. Register here. 

Parents wanting to keep their kids active during these final weeks of summer can bring them by the museum for daily projects. Each day we will provide the materials, guidance, and space for your child to do it their way. Each day will have 2, 3-hour sessions:9am-12pm for ages 8-12
1-4pm for kids 12 and up
Monday
Drawing in the Galleries
Tuesday
Printmaking with focus on screenprinting
Wednesday
Drawing Robots and Sculptures that light up
Thursday
Drawing in the Galleries
Friday
Painting

Registration opened April 6. Register here. 

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WHAT CAN WE MAKE? DROP-IN STUDIO
Saturdays through May 16 | 1-4pm

A significant element of Andy Warhol’s silkscreen works was his use of the same image over and over again. The process of reproducing the same image in mass quantities created subtle and sometimes wondrous variations through changes in print quality and accident. Andy Warhol employed a legion of assistants in his studio called “The Factory” to manufacture these works in massive quantities in order to explore the idea of change in what might be considered mundane. Telfair Museums would like to invite you to experiment with Andy Warhol’s exploration of pop culture, experience screen printing and take home your own serial creation.

Telfair’s Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W York Street, Savannah, 31401, www.telfair.org Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

FOR MORE SAVANNAH SUMMER CAMPS 2015, CLICK HERE.

Join Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 KEYS PIANO on Wednesday, April 22, at 10am, for their monthly musical playdate!

Playdate theme is “April Showers: Playdate’s Ours!” and they’ll be exploring a water & weather theme.

Class is open to ages newborn to 7 years old.

All participants receive an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs and a bonus gift at the end of class. Class cost is $15.00 for the first child/ $5.00 for siblings.

To enroll, visit www.88keysga.com today or call 912.988.KEYS (5397).

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

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The Coastal Performing Arts Academy in Pooler offers a variety of fun summer dance camps @ Hunter Army Airfield, Fort Stewart & their Pooler studio. Details here. 

Also offering these 3-week summer sessions:

Summer Dance Program “A Fairytale Story for Every Little Dancer”
June 8-25 and July 6-July 24
Monday: Predance Class for 2-4 year olds from 4:30-5:30
Kinderdance Class for 5-6 year olds from 6:30-8:00
Wednesday: Predance Class for 2-4 year olds from 4:30-5:30
Kinderdance Class for 5-6 year olds from 5:30-7
Dancers can take the 3 Week Summer Program for $65 for 1 hour class/week, 85.00 for 1.5 hours of classes/week, $110 for 2 hours of classes/week or $165 for 3 hour of classes per week. You can take one session or both.

For more information or to register call Dawn at 912-656-1744 or come by the Pooler studio at 107 Grand Central Blvd. Suite 202/203. Visit coastalperformingartsacademy.com and our facebook page

Coastal Performing Arts Academy, 107 Grand Central Blvd, Suite 202/203, The Shops at Godley Station
Pooler, Ga. On Facebook here  (912) 988-1521 Coastal Performing Arts Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

You’re invited to an inaugural Derby Day Mother Daughter Chari-TEA, Saturday, May 2 at the Savannah Golf Club to benefit a Savannah children’s hospital.

Drinks and refreshments will be served from 1:30-3PM Tickets are $25, with proceeds benefiting The Next Generation, a volunteer organization founded to benefit The Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center. The Next Generation’s mission is to foster a positive healthcare experience for children and to further educate parents on children’s healthcare matters through fundraising, volunteer service and educational outreach.

Keeping in the tradition of Derby Day, guests are invited to wear their favorite hats.

Robyn Shirley, Matilda Jane Clothing’s Independent Trunk Keeper and a Team Leader for the Southeast will host the event. (Robyn is pictured above with her two daughters).

During the Chari-TEA, a trunk full of clothes and fun hats will be available for guests to dress up in and take snapshots at a Matilda Jane photo area. Professional photos will also be available the next day. To purchase a ticket, contact Cecilia Russo at 912.665.0005 or info@crussomarketing.com .

MORE INFORMATION ON MATILDA JANE CLOTHING

Matilda Jane Clothing (MJC) was founded by Denise DeMarchis in 2006 as a kitchen table startup that has quickly grown into a national children’s clothing business. Available in girls and adult sizes with designs that are youthful, playful and expressive, the brand’s whimsical approach to texture, pattern and color results in designs that capture the spirit and imagination of childhood. MJC sales are made directly though a Trunk Keeper, a representative who gets to know her customers personally. The exclusive sale of clothing by Trunk Keepers is a direct selling model allowing business opportunities for entrepreneurial women driven by creativity and relationship building. For more information, visit www.matildajaneclothing.com

To book or attend a Matilda Jane Clothing trunk show in Savannah or Bluffton/Hilton Head Is.,  contact Robyn Shirley at 843-384-3842 or robyns@matildajaneclothing.com.

Robyn Shirley, Team Leader and Trunk Keeper #124, Bluffton, SC, RobynS@matildajaneclothing.com Robyn Shirley is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Day and Specialty Camps at St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island in Savannah are wildly popular.

Come join St. Andrew’s School for a summer of fun, excitement, and learning at St. Andrew’s School Summer Camp.

St. Andrew’s summer camp programs include a daily “Day Camp” along with a wide array of weekly “Specialty” camps. St. Andrew’s camps are led by teachers, community leaders and highly qualified counselors with a passion for working with young people and helping them learn and develop skills.

DAY CAMP
Rising Pre-K3 through Grade 6
A great way to spend a day, a week or a month this summer.  It’s a creative summer of fun.  Art, field trips, sports, crafts, music & more daily from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

WEEKLY SPECIALTY CAMPS
All Ages
New Offerings Include: Art, STEM, App Design, Experiential Education

FOR MORE INFO, CLICK HERE. 

St. Andrew’s School St. Andrew’s is an independent, International Baccalaureate World School in Savannah, Georgia. For more information on the private Pre-K through Grade 12 school, visit www.saintschool.com

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah, 31410, www.saintschool.com St. Andrew’s School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Our little ones don’t stay little for long. We only have 18 summers before they become adults. WOW…only 18 chances to make special summer vacation memories.

So, what are your plans for this summer?

If you haven’t quite decided on your vacation plans, it’s definitely not too late. Our friends at Two Sisters Travel tell us that there’s still plenty of availability and tons of great deals at theme parks (Disney & Universal), cruising, even family friendly all-inclusive resorts!

Here are a few of Two Sisters Travel favorite deals for summer vacations:

Walt Disney World – Save Up to 30% Off Your Resort Hotel Stay

Royal Caribbean Cruises – Half Off Second Guest + Half Off Deposit

Beaches Resorts – Free Night + Spa/Tour Credit

Hard Rock Resorts – Kids Stay Free + up to $1,800 resort credit

Universal Studios – 3rd Day Free

If you’re not exactly sure where to go or what to do, don’t stress! ? Two Sisters Travel will match the perfect destination to fit your family’s preferences and budget. And they handle all of the vacation details, so you don’t have to! They make planning a vacation easy and stress-free.

Get a vacation quote online now or call the family vacation experts 843-284-3241 to plan the perfect summer vacation! And remember our concierge travel planning services are completely free!!

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Two Sisters Travel

843.284.3241

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Learn more about homeschooling in Savannah.

Come to an Open House at The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) in Savannah.
Monday, April 13th
10AM-Noon, 5-​­7​PM
Custom Educational Plans ∙ Career Readiness ∙ Parent Training ∙ Field Trips
7160 Hodgson Memorial Drive ​(Commonwealth Center)
912.355.7557 Learn more here. 

More about ILN

The Independent Learning Network, Inc. (ILN) in Savannah is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the academic excellence of home-based and other non-conventional learners.

ILN offers individualized educational plans for homeschoolers – academic levels 3-12, tutoring, monthly field trips and summer programs.

The ILN resource center is located at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite #101. Hours are by appointment.

Independent Learning Network, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Suite 101, 912-355-7557, www.iln-ga.org On Facebook here. Savannah Independent Learning Network is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Week-long Summer Workshops and Camps at the Studio School in Savannah.

June 1-5
Putting it in Perspective
Instructor Lind Hollingsworth
9am-3pm daily

This workshop will familiarize the students with the basic concepts of linear perspective and then apply them to their art. We learn about linear perspective by using the technique to create imaginary spaces and compositions. We will also apply the concepts to an observational drawing. We will use a variety of media. The finished pieces can be great additions to the student’s portfolio.
Ages 12 & up
$195
Students will bring a 11 x 14 (minimum size) sketchbook and an 18” C Thru ruler. All other supplies will be provided

June 8- 12
Oil Painting for Youth
Instructor Jack Murphy
9am-3pm daily

An intensive summer camp for the serious art student. Students will learn to chose and lay out a palette in the tradition of the Great Masters, work safely and effectively with oil color; and, most importantly, how to start and finish a painting from life. We will pay special attention to color mixing and paint application. Some drawing experience helpful.
Age 11 and up.
$195 includes all materials.

June 15 – 19
Paper Mache Sculpture
Instructor Lind Hollingsworth
9am-3pm daily

This camp is a really fun creative mess! Students will create a 3-D creature and a vessel out of papier mache. We will be using a wide variety of materials including paper based clay and recycled materials. The sculptures will be finished in acrylic paint and collage. Finished pieces can fill a 3-D portfolio requirement.
Ages 10 & up
$195 includes all materials.

June 22-26
The Alla Prima Portrait
Instructor Karen Bradley
1-4pm daily

Participants must have adequate drawing experience and must submit 1-3 pieces of work to be accepted into this class by the instructor. The alla prima portrait is a portrait completed in one live sitting, while the paint is still wet. This class will provide experience and techniques shared by the instructor with this approach.
Ages 16 and up.
$280 includes model fees

Students will bring:
a 11 x 14 pad of Fredricks canvas paper (or individual canvases or boards)
bristol brushes of various sizes and shapes
gamsol
oil paints: burnt sienna, titanium white, cad yellow, cad red, ivory black (or paints of student’s choice)
viva paper towels
pallet
pallet knife for mixing

July 6-8
Oil Painting for Youth
Instructor Jack Murphy
9am-3pm daily

An intensive summer camp for the serious art student. Students will learn to chose and lay out a palette in the tradition of the Great Masters, work safely and effectively with oil color; and, most importantly, how to start and finish a painting from life. We will pay special attention to color mixing and paint application. Some drawing experience helpful.
Age 11 and up.
$195 includes all materials.

July 13 – 17
Mythical Beasts and Beauties
Instructor Lind Hollingsworth
9am-3pm daily

In this camp we’ll create unicorns, dragons, ogres, fairies, merpeople and whatever else we might dream up! Students will create a number of pieces in a variety of media including colored pencil, paint and paper based clay
Ages 10 & up
$195 includes all materials.

July 20 – 24
Acrylic Painting and Mixed Media
Instructor Lind Hollingsworth
9am-3pm daily

Strengthen basic design skills while using a variety of media and techniques.
Students will great dynamic 2-d pieces that focus on a few design elements and
techniques. Media will include acrylic paint and mediums, collage, and found objects
and more. We will deal with both representational and abstract subject matter.
Ages 12 & Up
$195 includes all materials.

the Studio School, 1319 Bull St., Savannah, 912.484.6415, www.thestudioschoolsavannah.com, On Facebook here.  the Studio School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

The Fairy & Gnome Festival will not be April 18 as initially scheduled but will be on May 2 instead. Details here. 

Oatland Island Wildlife Center Wildlife, 711 Sandtown Rd. Savannah, GA, 31410 (912) 395-1212 Driving directions here.

City of Richmond Hill and Fort McAllister Sport Fishing Club are sponsoring Kids’ Fishing Derby 2015 for Georgia Cities Week

Fishing will take place Sat. April 25 between 7:30 a.m. until noon; weigh-in will happen between 11-11:30 a.m.; and prizes will be awarded from 11:30-11:45 a.m.

Hot dogs, chips and cokes will be provided free of charge.

The tournament is part of Georgia Cities Week, an initiative of the Georgia Municipal Association, gives cities an opportunity to share information about the valuable services cities provide to residents and how cities positively impact their quality of life. The week is also an opportunity to celebrate community achievements and recognize volunteers and city employees.

WHERE: J.F. Gregory Park
521 Cedar Street
Richmond Hill, Georgia 31324

WHEN: Saturday, April 25 2015
7:30 a.m. – noon

For more information, contact Marilyn Hodges at 912-658-1572 or Bobby Sauls at 912-547-8828.

Make this Summer 2015 one to remember.

Sign up your kids for Byrd’s Adventure Summer Camp in Savannah – which celebrates 21 years on Wilmington Island this summer.

Byrd’s Adventure Summer Camp facilities are designed to promote fun classes and an all around wonderful experience. It’s a whole lot more than martial arts.

There are field trips to the park, arts and crafts, swimming, gymnastics and tons of educational activities. Kids will also benefit from Byrd’s World Class Martial Arts and Self Defense program at Byrd’s Adventure Summer Camp.

For boys & girls of all ages and experience levels.

Every week at Byrd’s Adventure Summer Camp  includes:
Field Trips
Martial Arts
Swimming & Water Play
Summertime Games, Sporting Activities

Learn more here. 

To register, call 912-898-0406. Campers who register by April 15 get an extra camp T-shirt. 

Byrd’s Korean Martial Arts, 4717 East Highway 80 Suite A Next to Publix, Savannah, (912) 898-0406  www.summercamp4savannah.com, On Facebook here. 

“Call Me Cupcake!”: Spring Break Cooking Party, Savannah
Saturday, April 11, 11am-12:30pm at Ampersand

When school is out… the kitchen is open.

Join Tummy Time Foods during Spring Break to make some delicious spring dishes in the TTF Kitchen. Come see that cupcakes aren’t just for dessert.

You’ll be making Lasagna Cupcakes and Old Fashioned Cupcakes with Buttercream Icing.

Seats are limited so reserve your child’s seat TODAY. Cost is $20 per child.

Advanced tickets required and available by clicking here.

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Bake Sale to End Child Hunger

Tummy Time Foods will sponsor a Virtual Bake Sale to benefit No Kid Hungry on April 17-19, 2015.

Visit the Tummy Time Foods Facebook page here on those days to bid on donations from local bakeries. The highest bids win some delicious goodies.

All proceeds will be donated to No Kid Hungry, a national organization committed to the charge of ending childhood hunger.

For more information, click here.

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Weekly Tiny Tots Play Dates

Tuesdays at 10:15-11:15am, Tom Triplett Park (Pooler) (NO POOLER PLAYDATE ON TUES. APRIL 7)
Thursdays at 11AM-Noon and 1-2pm, Savannah Children’s Museum (Savannah)

Join Tummy Time Foods for the most creative play date in town! Kids ages 5 and younger enjoy learning, singing and story time while making two seasonal food crafts—one to eat and one to keep. Cost is $10 per child.

Advanced tickets are required and may be purchased individually or in a 4-session bundle by clicking here.

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After-School Kids’ Cooking Classes on Whitemarsh Is.

UPDATE: No Cooking Class Thurs. April 9

Thursdays at 4:15-5:45pm, Frank Murray Community Center (160 Whitemarsh Island Road, Savannah)
Each class features a special theme or ingredient and includes an interactive nutrition lesson or game. With each theme, Tummy Time Foods takes the kids on a new culinary adventure, different flavors, cuisines and seasonal produce. They incorporate nutrition and emphasize healthy eating in every class. Parents/caregivers are welcome to drop-off or stay and watch. Classes are for ages 8 & older and advanced tickets for each class are required. Cost is $25 per class or purchase a Discounted 3-Class Bundle for $65.

For list of themes and to purchase tickets, click here.

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Family Freezer Meal Workshop
Saturday, April 25, 11am-1:30pm
Savannah State Farmer’s Market (701 Hwy 80, Savannah)
Get your family together (kids included!!) to make 5 delicious freezer-ready meals together! We provide the recipes, food, disposable bakeware… everything you need to leave with 5 meals ready for the freezer, oven, stove or crockpot! Participants will also assist in making an additional set of meals to donate to the Mommy Is In Treatment organization to benefit families going through Breast Cancer treatments.

April’s Menu:
Spicy Peach Chicken Sliders
Spinach-Filled Lasagna Rolls
Homemade Calzones with Assorted Fillings
Dessert: Mixed Berry Crisp
Breakfast: Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets with Assorted Add-ins
*Each meal serves 4-6 people.

The cost is $45 per family of 4 and includes 5 meals (3 meals, 1 breakfast and 1 dessert), recipes and cooking/reheating instructions and complete sets of disposable cookware for meals.

Advanced tickets are required and available here.  

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Kids Can Cook!
Tummy Time Foods provides hands-on cooking and nutrition events for kids of all ages! Our signature Kids Cooking Parties are the tastiest way to learn and play! In addition to these deliciously amazing events, we also provide Birthday Cooking Parties, At-Home Cooking Parties, Cooking Classes, Cooking Camps and Family Nutrition Coaching.

Looking for a creative idea for your child’s birthday? Looking for a creative activity for your kids during winter break? Book your Kids Cooking Party today at www.tummytimefoods.com.

Tummy Time Foods, www.tummytimefoods.com, (912) 996-7120 email info@tummytimefoods.com. On Facebook here.  Tummy Time Foods is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

It’s not too late to join Kindermusik in Savannah for April themes! First class is always free and enrollments are prorated if you join mid-month.

Babies meet Mondays at 9:20am for “Music Makes my Day”, Toddlers meet Mondays at 10:15am for “Family and Friends”, and Preschoolers meet Mondays at 3:50pm for “All Keyed Up”.

Also, join Kindermusik for their April monthly musical playdate on Wednesday, April 22, at 10:00am. Playdates are open to ages newborn to 7.

For more info, or to schedule a free trial, call 912.988.KEYS or email music@88keysga.com. To enroll online, visit www.88keysga.com/kindermusik.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

Contact 88 Keys Piano at 912-988-KEYS (5397) or email music@88keysga.com.

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With school work at a standstill, summer is the perfect time to catch up or get ahead!

Mathnasium’s Summer Programs 2015 in Savannah, Whitemarsh Island, Pooler & Bluffton from May 26 through Aug. 16 are designed to prevent summer learning loss and will give your child the math skills needed to succeed in their upcoming school year.

Set your own flexible schedule. Use 15 to 24 hours anytime to suit you, and drop in on the days you choose.

Spread your visits through the summer, or complete in just a few weeks.

Enroll now in a Mathnasium summer program, so your kids can put their best foot forward in math well before classes begin.

Mathnasium will help you embark on your best school year yet.

Call today at (912) 898-3700 & see how Mathnasium can help your child learn to love math!

Four locations

Mathnasium of Savannah Islands
107 Charlotte Drive, (next to Polka Dots), Savannah GA 31410
(912) 898-3700

Mathnasium of Savannah Midtown
7400 Abercorn St suite 708 (next to TJ Maxx), Savannah GA 31406
(912) 355-5678

Mathnasium of Pooler
459 Pooler Pkwy, Pooler GA 31322
(912) 330-0666

Mathnasium of Bluffton
80 Baylor Dr, Suite 111, (near Publix off Buck Island Road), Bluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-MATH (6284)

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Our Savannah/Hilton Head Is. Summer Camps Guide includes camps for the Preschooler/Pre-K set, too

For details all summer camps in our area, click here. 

Childcare Network Camps in Savannah, Wilmington Is. & Pooler.
Day Camps for Pre-K3-6th grade @ St. Andrew’s School, Wilmington Is.
First Christian Preschool Camp 2015 for ages 18 months- 2nd grade, Savannah
First Presbyterian Preschool Camp 2015 for ages 1-4, Savannah
Gymnastics & Tumbling Camps @ Summit Gymnastics, Savannah for ages 3-5
Hilton Head Is. summer day camps for ages 3-10 @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum
JEA Preschool Savannah Summer 2015 Program, ages 16 months-4 yrs
Jr. Engineer Train Camp 2015 in Savannah, June 15-19 for ages 4-6 @ Georgia State Railroad Museum
Jr. Engineer Train Camp 2015 in Savannah, June 22-26 for ages 4-6 @ Georgia State Railroad Museum
Jr. Science Camps June 29-July 3 & July 6-10 for ages 4-6 @ Savannah Children’s Museum
LEGO Camp @ Hancock Day School, Savannah for rising pre-K to rising 3rd graders.
Maggie’s Morning School Summer Camp for preschoolers through 2nd grade, Savannah
Marine Science Summer Camp 2015 for ages 4-5, Savannah
Museum Explorations Pre-K Camp for ages 4-6, @ Telfair Museums, Savannah
Pottery Camp for Preschoolers @ Savannah’s Clay Spot, August 17-August 21, Preschool week Ages 3,4,5
Princess Dance, Dress-up Camp @ The Ballet School, Savannah. (Spa & hair day, tea party etc) For ages 3-5.
Princess Dance, Dress-up Camp @ Academy of Dance, Savannah. For ages 3-5.
Science & Technology Camp 2015 with Georgia Tech Savannah. Special week for ages 4-5 @ St. Andrew’s School, Wilmington Is. Full STEAM Ahead Little Edition.

For details on the ones above & more, click here & scroll to the bottom

Savannah United – a Southern Soccer Academy Club – has an amazing selection of Summer 2015 Soccer camps for a variety of ages including these below for younger kids.

Micro Skills Camps – June 22-26 2015. Register here. 
This program is designed to provide extra training opportunities for Micro players U4 to U8 with a focus on ball mastery & technique.
Micro Skills Camp Director
Matt Pritchard
– SSA Savannah United Program Director
– NSCAA National Diploma
Summer Skills Training Details
Days: Monday through Friday
Date: June 22 to 26
Time: 9am – 11am
Location: Ambuc Park on Sallie Mood Drive in Savannah
Ages: Players born between 8/1/2006 and 7/31/2011
Cost: $100
– Includes a Skills Camp Jersey

Register here. 

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Micro Mini Camps – 7 different dates. Register here.
This program is designed to provide extra training opportunities for Micro players U4 to U8 with a focus on ball mastery & technique.
Micro Skills Camp Director
Matt Pritchard
– SSA Savannah United Program Director
– NSCAA National Diploma
Summer Skills Training Details
Days: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings
Dates: See schedule below
Time: 6pm – 7:30pm
Locations: See schedule below
Ages: Players born between 8/1/2006 and 7/31/2011
Cost: $40
– Includes a Skills Camp Jersey

Richmond Hill Mini Camp
Date: June 15, 16, 18
Location: New Life Church on HWY 144

Bloomingdale Mini Camp
Date: June 15, 16, 18
Location: Ottawa Farms on Bloomingdale Road

Wilmington Island Mini Camp
Date: June 15, 16, 18
Location: Concorde Road

Savannah Mini Camp
Date: July 20, 21, 23
Location: Ambuc Park on Sallie Mood Drive

Wilmington Island Mini Camp
Date: August 3, 4, 6
Location: Concorde Road

Bloomingdale Mini Camp
Date: August 3, 4, 6
Location: Ottawa Farms on Bloomingdale Road

Savannah United,  www.savannahunited.com,  On Facebook here.  On Twitter here. Savannah United is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Come out to Skidaway Island State Park to enjoy FREE kids’ nature activities most Wednesdays-Sundays during May 2015 including free  Toddler Time for kids ages 2-4 and their caregivers at 10 AM Thursdays. Bring your child to enjoy stories, games and learning designed just for them. Each week there will be a different nature based theme.

Other free weekend kids’ nature programs include: Birds of Prey, hikes, a feral hogs program & more.

To see the complete list of FREE kids’ nature activities @ Skidaway Is. State Park each month, click here.

Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah , GA 31411. On Facebook here.

FOR MORE FREE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

Give your kids a unique summer camp experience focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math @ Georgia Tech Savannah Science & Technology Summer Camps 2015.

Registration is open. Details here. 

Full STEAM Ahead
Savannah Summer Camp enriches and encourages STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) learning for your child. Geared toward rising pre-kindergartners in a special week as well as kindergardeners to middle school students, STEAM supports learning high-level science concepts in unique ways. By combining creativity with hands-on experiences and explorations, children learn more fully and deeply.

All students are welcome at Savannah Summer Camp, including underrepresented groups, girls, and students with learning differences.

Camps will begin June 1, 2015 and end July 31, 2015. A variety of themes are offered, with each week being a special and exclusive program.Full STEAM Ahead also provides opportunities for high school students to earn service hour credits through volunteer experiences as well as paid summer internships. High school and college students compete for these opportunities and will gain valuable leadership and learning experiences.

2015 SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS

Maker Camp – Marshpoint Elementary, Savannah
Starts: 06/01/2015

Mad Science 2.0 – Charles Ellis Montessori Academy, Savannah
Starts: 06/08/2015

Geek Week – STEM Academy, Savannah
Starts: 06/15/2015

Save The Planet! – Marshpoint Elementary, Savannah
Starts: 06/15/2015

Wild Blue Yonder – Windsor Forest Elementary, Savannah
Starts: 06/22/2015

Mad Science Week – Blanford Elementary, Rincon
Starts: 07/06/2015

Full STEAM Ahead – St. Andrews School, Wilmington Is.
Starts: 07/13/2015

Full STEAM Ahead Little Edition – St. Andrews School, Wilmington Is.
Starts: 07/13/2015

Wild Blue Yonder – Liberty Elementary, Midway
Starts: 07/20/2015

Mad Scientist Week – Liberty Elementary, Midway
Starts: 07/27/2015

CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE DETAILS AND REGISTER FOR CAMPS

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Hancock Day School  – a private school in Savannah – offers a variety of sports & specialty camps for Summer 2015.

Hancock Day School Summer Camps are open to the public. Your child does not need to be an HDS student to attend.

Registration forms & more details below & at: HDS Summer Camp 2015

American Girl Camp 2015 @ Hancock Day School, Savannah. For rising 2nd-rising 4th graders.

Art: Jewelry, Mask Making & Painting Camp @ Hancock Day School, Savannah. For rising 3rd-rising 8th graders.

Athletic & other specialty camps @ Hancock Day School, Savannah

Ballet I Camp @ Hancock Day School, Savannah. For rising 3rd to rising 6th graders.

Basketball Camp @ Hancock Day School, Savannah. For rising 4th-6th graders.

Cheer Camp 2015 @ Hancock Day School, Savannah. For rising kindergarteners-5th graders.

Cooking Camp @ Hancock Day School, Savannah. For rising 2nd-5th graders.

Jewelry, Mask Making & Painting Camp @ Hancock Day School, Savannah. For rising 3rd-rising 8th graders.

LEGO Camp @ Hancock Day School, Savannah for rising pre-K to rising 3rd graders.

Sports Camp 2015 @ Hancock Day School, Savannah. For rising 2nd-rising 5th graders.

STEM Camps 2015 @ Hancock Day School, Savannah. For rising 2nd-6th graders.

Hancock Day School, www.hancockdayschool.org, 6600 Howard Foss Drive, Savannah, 31406 tel. 912-351-4500 email: kodom@hancockdayschool.org On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Hancock Day School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

FOR MORE SAVANNAH SUMMER CAMPS, VISIT OUR SUMMER CAMPS 2015 GUIDE HERE. 

FREE BEACH BUM PARADE

May 15, 2015, 6:30PM, Tybee Is.
Join in the all-out water fight among fun-loving beach bums of all ages.

SouthernMamas.com regularly spotlights our favorite nearby daytrip spots to visit with kids outside of Savannah.

One of our favorite family daytrips from Savannah is Hilton Head Is.

Things to do with kids on Hilton Head Is. include:

1. Bicycling on Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island offers over 50 scenic miles of public bicycle pathways and nature trails. The hard-packed beaches are also popular for bicycling at low tide.

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2. Free family-friendly outdoor Gregg Russell concerts at Harbour Town, Sea Pines

A classic on Hilton Head Is. for almost four decades, Gregg Russell Concerts under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town happen regularly during summer (weather permitting) & periodically during spring. Details here. 

During Summer 2015, Gregg Russell will perform his free kid-friendly outdoor concerts:
8PM-9:30PM
May 22-24
May 27-29
May 31-August 28 (every night except Saturdays)
September 3-6

This family-oriented singer/storyteller performs sing-a-longs, ballads & silly songs with audience participation. Kids in the audience try to get Gregg to pick them to sing a song to the crowd, often using creative pick-me posters etc. Concerts are free; there’s a $6 gate fee per auto.

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3. Free petting farm at Lawton Stables in Sea Pines

The free animal farm includes a deer named Callie, goats, sheep, chickens, rabbits, turtles, cows and rabbits.  Kids can also pet a friendly retired Clydesdale, Harley, at the stables. Pony rides and horseback riding available for a fee. The animal farm is free; there’s a $6 Sea Pines gate fee per auto. More info here. 190 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island, 29928

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4. The wildflower garden & hiking trails in the free Sea Pines Forest Preserve

The 605-acre Sea Pines Forest Preserve includes easy trails to various points of interest including the 4,000-year-old Indian Shell Ring, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and a wildflower garden that’s amazing when in bloom. The walks range from 25 minutes to one hour. Bicycles are not permitted on the nature trails, so please park your bicycles at the locations provided. Open from sunrise to sunset. The Forest Preserve is free; there’s a $6 Sea Pines gate fee per auto. More info here.

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5. Free Sea Pines Trolley

Take the free Sea Pines Trolley to all your favorite Sea Pines locations during summer months & some holiday periods. This is a great way to entertain kids who are still thrilled by “bus rides etc”. The trolley offers an easy way to get around Sea Pines while giving you a scenic tour of a favorite family vacation resort. Schedule info here. Trolley rides are free; there’s a $6 Sea Pines gate fee per auto. *Perfect rainy day activity

For Summer 2015, the free trolleys will run May 22 – Sept 6.

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6. The Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum

18A Pope Ave
(843) 842-7645
Located just off Pope Avenue on the south end of the Island, this interactive museum provides a unique place for educational play between children and their parents, grandparents or caregivers. Little ones from infant to age 8 will be captivated by the fun filled play centers and engaging activities.

Summer 2015 Hours: The Sandbox be open Mon-Sat.: 10-5 June thru August, Sunday: Closed. For hours, click here.

May 2015
05/21/15 | Imagination Hour
05/25/15 | The Sandbox at Lawton Stables
05/28/15 | Imagination Hour
June 2015
06/04/15 | Imagination Hour
06/11/15 | Imagination Hour
06/17/15 | Parents Night Out (W)
06/18/15 | Parents Night Out (Th)
06/18/15 | Imagination Hour
06/24/15 | Parents Night Out (W)
06/25/15 | Parents Night Out (Th)
06/25/15 | Imagination Hour

July 2015
07/01/15 | Parents Night Out (W)
07/02/15 | Parents Night Out (Th)
07/02/15 | Imagination Hour
07/08/15 | Parents Night Out (W)
07/09/15 | Parents Night Out (Th)
07/09/15 | Imagination Hour
07/15/15 | Parents Night Out (W)
07/16/15 | Parents Night Out (Th)
07/16/15 | Imagination Hour
07/22/15 | Parents Night Out (W)
07/23/15 | Parents Night Out (Th)
07/23/15 | Imagination Hour
07/29/15 | Parents Night Out (W)
07/30/15 | Parents Night Out (Th)
07/30/15 | Imagination Hour

August 2015
08/05/15 | Parents Night Out (W)
08/06/15 | Parents Night Out (Th)
08/06/15 | Imagination Hour
08/13/15 | Imagination Hour
08/20/15 | Imagination Hour
08/27/15 | Imagination Hour

Details here. *Perfect rainy day activity

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7. Coastal Discovery Museum

70 Honey Horn Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Educational natural history and animal programs at a venue that includes salt marsh board walks, open fields, gardens, trails and a 1200 square foot butterfly habitat that is home to some 13 species of native butterflies to the Lowcountry. *Perfect rainy day activity.
More info here.

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8. Go to the beach at the newly redone Sea Pines Beach Club. 

Convenient access to the Surf Shop, restrooms, shower facilities & Surfside Market featuring to-go sandwiches, salads, snacks &  cold beverages. Details here. 87 North Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29928. The beach club is free; there’s a $6 Sea Pines gate fee per auto.

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9. Gregg Russell Playground at Harbour Town, Sea Pines

The Gregg Russell Playground at Harbour Town is one of the top playgrounds in our area. Fenced, somewhat shaded playground that includes a treehouse; swings; numerous slides; lots of climbing bars, jungle gym bars, monkey bars. Just outside the fenced-playground is a water fountain; picnic tables; bathrooms; and plenty of spots for lunch, drinks or coffee and of course, the famous Harbour Town lighthouse which is open to climb for a fee plus $6 Sea Pines gate fee per auto.  Harbour Town, Hilton Head, SC 29928

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10. FREE historical Stoney-Baynard Ruins, Sea Pines

The ruins of the old Baynard estate, the main house as well as attendant slave quarters, are permanently preserved within six-acre Baynard Ruins Park. The home was raided during the Civil War and Union forces made it their headquarters. Details here. The ruins are free; there’s a $6 Sea Pines gate fee per auto.

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For more kid-friendly daytrips/weekend getaways from Savannah, click here. 

Countdown to Summer 2015 is on. In celebration, we’ll spotlight a Savannah area summer camp every week from our Summer Camps 2015 Directory.

Summer Camps 2015 hosted by Savannah Children’s Museum include the following: 

Top Secret Science Camp @ Savannah Children’s Museum

Jump into the top secret world of being a scientist and explore incredible experiments in this week of mad scientist fun. Campers will engage in loads of hands-on, exciting, and educational experiments that will blow their minds.

June 15-19 (ages 7-10)
Register here.

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Dig It! Camp @ Savannah Children’s Museum

Dig into the past and explore the sciences deep inside the earth!
Campers will engage in activities that delve into the fascinating worlds of archaeology, paleontology, and geology during this action packed, dirt filled week of summer fun!

June 22-26 (ages 7-10)
Register here.

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Jr. Scientist Camp @ Savannah Children’s Museum

Put on your lab coats and goggles and dive into the wonderful world of science! Campers will become botanists, chemists, paleontologists, entomologists, and explore other fascinating science fields during this week of summer fun!

June 29-July 3 (ages 4-6). Register here. 
July 6-10 (ages 4-6). Register here.

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Camp Basics

All 2015 Summer Camps will be held from 9:00am-2:00pm Monday through Friday. After-care is available from 2:00pm-5:30pm each day.*

All 2015 Summer Camps* will be housed at Esther F. Garrison School of Performing Arts, the K-8 school located directly behind our museums. This will provide campers with a well-equipped and climate-controlled home-base for the week. However, this will not decrease the amount of time they spend in the museums; It will only maximize the learning space.

All of 2015 Summer Camps have been designed and will be taught by a team of highly-trained and experienced educators.

*Jr. Engineer Train Camp for ages 7-10 (July 13-17) will be housed at Georgia State Railroad Museum and after-care is not available during this week of camp.

Contact Liz Stratford at childrensevents@chsgeorgia.org

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FOR MORE SAVANNAH SUMMER CAMPS, VISIT OUR CAMPS DIRECTORY BY CLICKING HERE. 

U-pick strawberry season & limited u-pick blueberry season is underway @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Savannah.

Picking hours will be Monday-Thursday and Saturday from 9 am to 12 noon (Note there’s no berry picking on Fridays or Sundays).

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm offers fresh berry fruits for picking from the fields when in season. The harvest season is heavily weather dependent.

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 12 noon scheduled closing. The best time to pick is first thing in the morning at 9 am (as it is cooler, too).

No pets allowed in the fruit picking fields during your harvest. Children must be supervised to prevent plant trampling. You are responsible to pay for all fruits (ripe or unripe) picked during a visit.

More details here. 

COST: $2.50 per pound. Containers provided. Bring cash.

The gardens have picnic tables scattered around the grounds if you want to make a picnic out of your strawberry picking.

CGBG does NOT offer a picking service.

Stay updated about u-pick fields status by liking Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens on Facebook here. 

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah, 31419 (912) 921-5460, E-mail: coastal@uga.edu, www.coastalgeorgiabg.org