FREE Family Stargazing Night @ Coastal Ga. Botanical Gardens, Savannah, May 23

March 10th, 2015

Don’t miss the FREE Spring family stargazing event @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens in Savannah: Gazing in the Garden.

The Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens in conjunction with the Oglethorpe Astronomical Association invite you to a free stargazing event starting at dusk around 8:30PM until 10PM.

Before the star-gazing, enjoy a 1950s sci-fi flick in the Visitors Center at 7:30PM

After the late May sun sets at 8:20 pm and the sky darkens, the thin crescent moon becomes more visible and doesn’t set till just after midnight. Come to the Event Field for viewing of the waxing moon, constellations and Milky Way Galaxy through various-size telescopes that Association members (or you) bring.

Feel free to use the renovated Canebrake Road entrance and new parking lot at the new Visitor & Education Center. Dress for the evening weather, bring a favorite cold or hot beverage, lawn chair and snack basket (alcohol is prohibited). Be aware that semi-dormant fire ants may be under your blanket or chair on your particular chosen spot on the lawn.

For more information, click here or call the office at (912) 921-5460.

Free and open to the public. This is a great family event! More details here.

Here’s a list of children’s books on astronomy:

“Night Sky Atlas” by Robin Seagell
“Astronomy” by Kristen Lippincott
“Black Holes & Other Space Oddities” by Alex Barnett
“Space” by Simon Holland
“The Solar System: An A-Z Guide” by Christina Wilsdon
“Cosmic Light Shows” by Bobbie Kalman & April Fast
“Find the Constellations” by H.A. Rey
“The Stars: A New Way to See Them” by H.A. Rey

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens (Formerly The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens), 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah, GA. 31419. Please enter the gate on US Hwy. 17. Please call 912-921-5460 for information, http://bamboo.caes.uga.edu/, On Facebook here

(Note: “Night Skies – Telescopes at the Tybee Pier and Pavilion” are hosted on the second Friday of each month by the Oglethorpe Astronomical Association at sunset. View the night sky through high-powered telescopes, weather permitting. Free. (912) 401-8634 or e-mail oaadir@kwbell.net.)

Giveaway: 24 St. Patrick’s Minibox from Gigi’s Cupcakes, Savannah

March 10th, 2015

St. Patrick's Day Savannah Gifts Treats

UPDATE: WINNER IS ALISON DOAN!

May the luck of the Irish be with you on this yummy giveaway.

This week, win a Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah St. Patrick’s assorted mini box (24 cupcakes).

To enter to win, visit Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah on Facebook by clicking here. Then answer this question on their wall: Please share your best St. Patrick’s in Savannah tip (best parade watching spot, favorite St. Patrick’s event, tradition or survival tip) Don’t forget to say that SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Deadline to enter is 9PM Sun. March 15. We’ll announce the winner here & on our SouthernMamas.com Facebook page.

You can order cupcakes online at www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/orderahead

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is at 5521 Abercorn St., next to Petite Feet and across from the Publix Twelve Oaks Shopping Center.

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah, 5521 Abercorn St, Suite 100,  912.349.2778 or emailsavannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com , www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia. On Facebook here. Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas advertiser.

After-School Spring 2015 Junior Golf clinics @ The Club at Savannah Harbor

March 10th, 2015

Golf clinics for kids at The Club at Savannah Harbor

Bring your little ones out for some fun and education about the game of golf this Spring @ The Club at Savannah Harbor on Hutchinson Island.

Open to the public! Sign up for one clinic or as many as you want.

PGA Class A Professional Paul Killgallon will lead this journey.

The dates are every Tuesday from 4:30-6 pm March 10 until May 26 2015.

Cost is $35 per clinic and includes snacks after each clinic.

Contact Paul Killgallon for more information at 912.201.2240, email paul.killgallon@westin.com or click here.

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

Spring Break Art Camp 2015 @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah & Pooler

March 10th, 2015

Spring Break Camp 2015 Scribble Art Studio

To learn more about Scribble’s spring break camp, art classes & children’s birthdays in Pooler & Savannah, click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Savannah location: 212 E 37th St, Savannah, 31401

Pooler location: 115 Canal St, Pooler, GA 31322

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Farmers’ Markets in Savannah, Pooler, Wilmington Is., Bluffton, Hilton Head Is.

March 10th, 2015

Spring means many Savannah-Lowcountry area Farmers Markets reopen for the 2015 Season.

No more excuses for not buying locally-grown fruits and veggies.

Here are our favorites:

Pooler Farmers' Market

Pooler Farmers’ Market
4-7 PM Wednesdays
Open for 2015 season on March 4 2015
Bring the kids to the market from 4:30-5 on Wednesdays for Story time and the tasting station. What a great way to introduce your little ones to seasonal produce.
Located at the Pooler Recreation Complex, 200 Preston Stokes Drive in Pooler, GA., off Pooler Parkway.
Details here.

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Savannah Farmers Markets: Wilmington Island Farmers Markets

Wilmington Island Farmers Market

9 AM-1 PM Saturdays
Opens for 2015 season March 7 2015 & runs every Saturday through June 27.
Saturdays, 9AM-1PM
Storytime 10-10:30 AM
Crafty Corner: Last Saturday of every month from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Located at Islands Community Church, 111 Waltour Road.
Details here.

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The Richmond Hill Farmers’ Market

2-7 PM Tuesdays
Opens for the 2015 season with a soft opening on March 31
Grand opening April 7
Located J.F. Gregory Park, 521 Cedar St., Richmond Hill.
Details here.
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Bethesda Farmers Market

Bethesda Academy Farm & Gardens Farm Stand

An organic farm stand managed by Bethesda students and staff. You can buy fresh produce, organic garden seedlings & farm-fresh eggs. Students are actively involved in planting, cultivating, and harvesting all items on-site at Bethesda Academy using sustainable, organic farming techniques.

Open the public.
3-5PM Wednesdays
Located at Bethesda Academy, 9520 Ferguson Ave., Savannah 31406
Details here or call 912.351.2061 On Facebook here.

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Farmers Markets Savannah

Forsyth Farmers Market
9 AM-1 PM Saturdays
Located at the South End of Forsyth Park, Savannah
Email: forsythfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Details here.

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Farmers Market of Bluffton
Noon-4PM Thursday March 12 (Last Winter Hours Market)
2015 Season Grand Opening, March 19th, 2pm-7pm!
Spring/Summer/Fall Hours, 2PM-7PM Thursdays
Located at Carson Cottages in Old Town Bluffton, 40 Calhoun St. intersection of Calhoun Street & Lawrence Street, Bluffton, 29910-7014
Details here.

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Shelter Cove Park Farmer's Market Hilton Head

Shelter Cove Park Farmers Market

2015 Season dates coming soon
Located Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Details here.
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STEM, Art, Cheer, Cooking, LEGO Summer Camps 2015 @ Hancock Day School, Savannah

March 10th, 2015

Summer Camps 2015 Hancock Day School

Hancock Day School Summer Camps 2015

Bring on summer.

Just plan for it first.

Hancock Day School in Savannah can help. The private school will offer 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. 

Affordable Spring Portrait Sessions with Emma Hopson Photography, Savannah

March 10th, 2015

Emma Hopson Photography Savannah

Spring will be here in 9 days!

Savannah-based photographer Emma Hopson is offering beautiful spring portrait sessions!

Timeless portraits make a great gift for new families and high school graduates. Sign up today!

$75 Thirty minute sessions (outdoors/location or seamless backdrop) include:
-Free photo gallery viewing for 6 months
-8 hi res digital files with basic retouching
-One free 8×10 print

Additional prints and digital files available for purchase

(Southern Mamas readers will receive a 10% discount for the session price AND the first 3 people to sign up will receive 15% of the portrait session price)

Email or call to book your session today.
emma.hopson@gmail.com
347.256.5746
www.emmahopson.com

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Sandals Resorts Caribbean Night Coming to Savannah, March 19

March 9th, 2015

 Sandals Resorts Caribbean Night Coming to SavannahNeed an escape to a tropical paradise? Maybe an anniversary getaway??

The gals from Two Sisters Travel will host a FREE Sandals Resorts Caribbean Night event in Savannah on Thursday, March 19th 7pm at Hampton Inn Savannah South (just off I-95, exit 94).

Make it a date night, and join Two Sisters Travel for complimentary beer, wine, & appetizers, while a representative from Sandals Resorts shares tons of Caribbean destination inspiration & info that you won’t find anywhere online. Not to mention exclusive deals just for attending, including up to $1,000 air credits, up to 65% off rooms, & a $250 spa credit offer!!

 Sandals Resorts Caribbean Night Coming to SavannahSandals Resorts are adults-only, luxury all-inclusive resorts and perfect for a romantic getaway without the kiddos. You’ll enjoy exotic rooms with private pools, butler service, and captivating views.

If you’d prefer to take the kids along, Sandals offers Beaches Resorts. These are luxury all-inclusive resorts that were designed with families in mind, featuring large rooms, waterparks, and children’s programming including nanny services. Beaches also is home to your kid’s favorite Sesame Street characters!

The event is always a lot of fun and it’s limited to just 20 couples, so register now or call 843-284-3241. If you’re unable to attend in-person, but still want to take advantage of the deals you register for our virtual event!!

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Two Sisters Travel

843.284.3241

Become a Facebook fan at facebook.com/twosisterstravel

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Free outdoor performances by casts of Forever Plaid & School House Rock @ Bluffton Farmers Market, March 19

March 9th, 2015

The ‘Broadway On Calhoun’ series continues at the Bluffton Farmers Market Spring Opening on Thursday, March 19 2015.

The cast of the Arts Center’s hit musical “Forever Plaid” will perform along with the Main Street Youth Theatre’s cast of “School House Rock”.

Free and open to the public.

The performances are scheduled to begin at 4:30 P.M. on Calhoun Street in Old Town Bluffton in the open space adjacent to The Dispensary.

The Arts Center’s highly requested “Forever Plaid” is a smash musical filled with close harmony “bop-shoo-bop” hits from the 50s and 60s on March 29 through April 4. The Main Street Youth Theatre’s “School House Rock” is a fun, fast paced pop culture phenomenon which opens on their stage on Friday, March 20.

Sponsors of the event are The Old Town Bluffton Merchants Society, The Bluffton Sun and The Hilton Head Sun and The Farmers Market of Bluffton.

Farmers Market of Bluffton
Located at Carson Cottages in Old Town Bluffton, 40 Calhoun St. intersection of Calhoun Street & Lawrence Street, Bluffton, 29910-7014
2015 Season Grand Opening, March 19th, 2pm-7pm!
Details here.

Daytrips/Weekend Getaways: Things to do in Beaufort, SC with kids

March 9th, 2015

Hunting Island South Carolina Beaufort SCSouthernMamas.com regularly spotlights our favorite nearby daytrip spots to visit with kids outside of Savannah.

One of our favorite family daytrips from Savannah is Beaufort, S.C.

Things to do with kids in Beaufort, S.C. include:

Shark Tooth Fairy Shark Tooth Hunts
Go to a shark tooth hunt in Port Royal with Beaufort’s famed Shark Tooth Fairy. Friend him on Facebook here to  stay updated on when the next public beach shark tooth hunt for kids will happen. Details here. 

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The Kazoo Factory museum tours
See how kazoos are made at this museum featured on National Public Radio show All Things Considered. Read the story here.  The museum tours show how kazoos are assembled, imprinted, packaged and shipped worldwide. Kids can also make their own kazoos to take home.
Admission fees:
No charge to browse the museum.
Guided tours: $5 per person.
Children 3 and younger are free.
12 John Galt Road
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 982-6387
www.kazoofactory.com

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Spanish Moss Trail
Bike this 12-foot wide, 5-mile paved pedestrian trail through neighborhoods, marshes and more. When completed, the trail will be 13.6 miles.
Free.
Parking trail head
Depot Road
Beaufort, SC 29902.
www.spanishmosstrail.com

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Parris Island Marine Graduation
Graduation ceremonies are open to the public and typically held certain Friday mornings throughout the year. For the exact dates of specific graduation ceremonies, click here for the 2015 schedule.
The ceremony begins at 9 AM and typically lasts about an hour.
To enter Parris Island, you’ll need to have a valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance and valid registration.
Free
283 Blvd De France
Parris Island, SC 29905
843-228-3650
http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/

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Hunting Island State Park and Lighthouse
For an admission of $2, visitors can climb the 167 steps and walk around the observation deck. Children must be 44” tall to climb the lighthouse, which is subject to close for repairs without notice.
2555 Sea Island PKWY
Hunting Island, SC 29920
(843) 838-2011
Admission Fees:
Adults: $5
SC Seniors: $3.25
Children 6-15: $3
Children 5 and younger are free
www.southcarolinaparks.com/huntingisland/

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Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Playground
Enjoy shaded play areas, restrooms, a grassy area for picnicking. Kids can watch fishermen showing their skills on the dock in front of the playground.
Free
1010 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
www.beaufort-sc.com/waterfront-park.html
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Pigeon Point Park playground
Includes fun playgroup equipment including a merry-go-around; restrooms; picnic tables; water fountains large oak trees that provide shade.
Pigeon Point Road
Beaufort, SC 29902
www.beaufort-sc.com/pigeon-point-park.html 

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Hwy. 21 Drive-In
End the day by taking  the kids to an old-fashioned drive in.
55 Parker Dr.
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 846-4500
Call the theater for ticket prices
http://hwy21drivein.com/

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

Prepared Childbirth Saturday Session @ Memorial University Medical Center

March 8th, 2015

Prepared Childbirth Saturday Session
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, March 21, at Memorial University Medical Center, Savannah

This full-day course gives an overview of reproductive anatomy and physiology and explains the process of labor and delivery in simple, easy-to-understand terms. It is designed for parents who live outside of Savannah or have schedules that make it difficult to attend weekday classes. This course includes a tour of the labor and delivery unit.

This class is popular, so please register early.

The cost is $75 per couple. For more information, call 912-350-BORN (2676).

Memorial University Medical Center is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Kindermusik Playdate for ages 0-7, Savannah, March 25

March 8th, 2015

Things to do with babies in  Savannah  Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano announces its monthly musical play date for March.

On Wednesday, March 25, at 10AM, join Kindermusik Savannah with your 0-7 year olds for “A Trip to the Zoo!”

You’ll ride aboard the Kindermusik train, see favorite animals, and enjoy the sounds and music that they make during our ride.

Dancing, instruments, poems, stories, music and more.

All participants will receive one instrument, ten Kindermusik songs, plus a $10 coupon for a future class as a thank you for coming.

Admission is only $15 and siblings pay $5. Do the math and you’ll see that this is an astounding value- to pay $15, and receive all the play date benefits in return.

Enroll today because spaces are limited and once we reach our maximum, the playdate is close! Enroll online at www.88keysga.com or by calling 912-988-KEYS (5397).

Visit www.88keysga.com & click on the Kindermusik link or call 912.988.KEYS (5397).

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.”

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397), www.88keysga.com then click on Kindermusik link. Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Learn more about MOMS Club of Bluffton-Hilton Head, S.C.

March 8th, 2015

This Tuesday, March 10th at 3:30PM, the MOMS Club of Bluffton/Hilton Head is hosting an open house at Dubois Park in Bluffton.

There will be a St Patricks day craft and a treat for the kids.

This is a great event for local moms to learn more about MOMS Club, meet some moms club members and learn what they do in the community.

Free & open to the public.

Can’t make it, but want to learn more? Visit bhhmoms.webs.com or email questions to momsclubofbhh@gmail.com

New Pooler Childcare Option: Childcare Network in Pooler

March 7th, 2015

Pooler childcare Daycare preschool Savannah There’s new Childcare Network location on the way in Pooler.

Childcare Network is the “Working Parent’s Best Friend” – offering nurturing, quality care for an affordable price. They provide care for ages 6 weeks to 12 years and include USDA Approved meals & snacks.

Each of their programs follows a structured curriculum and all of their friendly staff are state-qualified. You can rest assured your children are safe, having fun and learning everyday while in Childcare Network’s care.

Childcare Network also offers FREE Registration if you pre-enroll by April 2015.

Childcare Network Pooler, tentatively scheduled to open in May 2015.
101 Westside Blvd
Pooler, GA 31322
Hours: Monday – Friday
6:30 am – 6:30 pm
Ages: 6 weeks – 12 years

Childcare Network has 3 Savannah locations & 1 Pooler location coming soon, www.childcarenetwork.com/metro/Savannah,  On Facebook here.   Childcare Network is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Spring 2015 Kids’ Art Classes @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah & Pooler

March 6th, 2015

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Spring 2015 Art Classes Scribble Art Studio Savannah Pooler

Scribble Art Studio’s new Spring Schedule is here! Classes full of joy and color.

Visit thescribbleartstudio.com to sign up

Never tried a class? Click here for a coupon for a FREE class!

A regular regular? Recommend Scribble to a friend and get a 15% discount!

Savannah Spring Children’s Group Classes 2015
Students can join anytime

Monday Classes
March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27
PICTURE BOOK ART (Ages 4+)
|3:45-4:45| $185 for 8 Weeks
ANIMATION DOMINATION (Ages 6+)
|5:00-6:00| $185 for 8 Weeks
Fun for all ages! This class focuses on character development, layout, and stop-motion animation!!

Tuesday Classes
March 10, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28
MOMMY & ME: MOTHER GOOSE ART (Ages 3+)
|10:00-11:00| $162 for 7 Weeks
It’s never to young to learn through creative play! And what better place than the cozy atmosphere of a sunny art studio?! We’ll paint, explore color, texture, and simple shapes in this fun interactive class designed for the budding artist!

PLANES, TRAINS, & AUTOMOBILES (Ages 5+)
|4:00-5:00| $162 for Weeks
The name is “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” but any mode of transportation is a possibility. Art can be an adventure! How we get there is what this class is about!

DRAWING 101 (Ages 8+)
|5:15-6:15| $185 for 8 Weeks
A great skill building class! Students develop drawing skills through fun and challenging projects!

Wednesday Classes
March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
FOLK ART (Ages 4+)
|3:45-4:45| $185 for 8 Weeks
Anything is possible at Imagination Station! Designed to grow a child’s creativity and problem solving through fun foundation building projects.

CREATIVE KIN (All ages)
|5:00-6:00| $185 for 8 Weeks
This class is perfect for siblings! Creative projects for that work for all ages, you can drop off the kids together for a fun class where they’ll get to try a little of everything!

THE ART OF NATURE (Ages 8+)
|6:00-7:00| $185 for 8 Weeks

Thursday Classes
March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
HOMESCHOOL ART (Ages 5+)
|11:00-12:00| $96/session or $16/lesson
Designed to expand your child’s artistic education. Classes explore the work of famous and pivotal artists, a variety of materials & techniques, and basic art concepts. Small classes and wonderful instructors ensure lots of personal attention!

ENCHANTED ART (Ages 4+)
|4:00-5:00| $185 for 8 Weeks
Castles, Dragons, Princes and Princesses, this class has it all! Students will draw, paint, and sculpt whimsical and enchanting works of art!

PORTFOLIO PREP
|6:15-7:45| $195 for 8 Weeks
This class primary focus is strengthening drawing skills, creating portfolio pieces, and preparing for auditions. Small classes ensure lots of personal attention and an competitive edge.

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Pooler Spring Children’s Group Art Classes 2015

Monday Classes
March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27

PICTURE BOOK ART (Ages 4+)
|4:00-5:00| $185 for 8 Weeks

FOLK ART (Ages 6+)
|5:00-6:00| $185 for 8 Weeks

Tuesday Classes
March 10, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28 (7 weeks, no class March 17th)

HOMESCHOOL ART (Ages 5+)
|1:00-2:00|$84/ session or $16/lesson
Designed to expand your child’s artistic education. Classes explore the work of famous and pivotal artists, a variety of materials & techniques, and basic art concepts. Small classes and wonderful instructors ensure lots of personal attention!

ENCHANTED ART (Ages 4+)
|4:00-5:00| $162 for 7 Weeks
Castles, Dragons, Princes and Princesses, this class has it all! Students will draw, paint, and sculpt whimsical and enchanting works of art!

PLANES, TRAINS, & AUTOMOBILES (Ages 6+)
|5:00-6:00| $162 for 7 Weeks
The name is “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” but any mode of transportation is a possibility. Art can be an adventure! How we get there is what this class is about!

Wednesday Classes
March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

IMAGINATION STATION (Ages 5+)
|5:00-6:00| $185 for 8 Weeks
Calling all makers!! Crafting is a wonderful way to express your creative self! This class gives kids a chance to try out a variety of crafting techniques!

PORTFOLIO PREP (Ages 10+)
|6:00-7:00| $185 for 8 Weeks
This class primary focus is strengthening drawing skills, creating portfolio pieces, and preparing for auditions. Small classes ensure lots of personal attention and an competitive edge.

Thursday Classes
March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

THE ART OF NATURE (Ages 4+)
|4:00-5:00| $185 for 8 Weeks

MIXED MEDIA MANIA (Ages 8+)
|5:00-6:00| $185 for 8 Weeks

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To learn more about Scribble’s art classes & children’s birthdays in Pooler & Savannah, click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Savannah location: 212 E 37th St, Savannah, 31401

Pooler location: 115 Canal St, Pooler, GA 31322

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

The Ballet School in Savannah offers Young Dancers Summer Intensive + variety of ballet & dance classes

March 6th, 2015

The Ballet School Savannah boys ballet classes

The Ballet School in Savannah offers classes for every age from “Tippy Toes” thru Adults.

This spacious, elegant studio in Piccadilly Square on Savannah’s Southside also has the largest ADULT and BOYS Program in the area.

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Auditions for The Young Dancers Summer Intensive @ The Ballet School

Saturday, March 28, 2015
Registration at 11:45am Class at 12:15-1:15pm

Audition Fee $25

Mandatory: black leotard, pink tights (NO holes or runs), pink ballet slippers with elastic; hair in neat, tight bun with hairnet

At Least 2 Years Experience Required – Ages 7-13 yrs.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Click here to register.

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Variety of classes

The Ballet School specializes in Classical Ballet & Traditional Character Dance. Pilates Barre Fusion, Tap, Jazz are also offered. To register, call 912.925.0903 or email theballetschool@comcast.net . Learn more here.

Early Dance classes (Ages 2-5). Details here. 
Young Dancer classes (Ages 6 and up). Details here. 
Summer Camps
Adult Dance and Fitness (All Experience Levels). Details here. 
Pre-Professional (Placement only). Details here. 

To see the various classes offered, click here.  To register, call 912.925.0903 or email theballetschool@comcast.net

Boys & Young Men Only Classes

The Ballet School in Savannah offers the largest boys’ program in Savannah including Ballet, Pilates Barre Fusion, Tap, Jazz, and Traditional Character Dance. To register, call 912.925.0903 or email theballetschool@comcast.net

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Summer Ballet, Princess Camps @ The Ballet School

Ballet Camp (Primary Ballet Camp) @ The Ballet School, Savannah. For 5 year olds.
Ballet: Young Dancers Beginner Program @ The Ballet School, Savannah. For ages 6-10.
Ballet: Junior Ballet Technique Program @ The Ballet School, Savannah. For ages 11 & older.
Ballet:Young Dancers Summer Intensive by audition only (auditions: March 28), Savannah. For ages 7-1

Princess Dance, Dress-up Camp @ The Ballet School, Savannah. (Spa & hair day, tea party etc) For ages 3-5.

The Ballet School, 10010 Abercorn Street, Suite 8, Piccadilly Square, Savannah, 31406 (912)925-0903, email theballetschool@comcast.net, www.theballetschoolsav.com  On Facebook here.  The Ballet School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Savannah homeschoolers: FREE Savannah Music Festival concert, March 25

March 6th, 2015

Savannah homeschoolers Savannah Music Festival concert

 

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. 

Mommy & Me: Mother Goose Art @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

March 6th, 2015

Art Classes in Savannah, Pooler

Scribble Art Studio’s new Spring 2015 Schedule is here & includes a Mommy & Me Tuesday class.

March 10, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28
MOMMY & ME: MOTHER GOOSE ART (Ages 3+)
|10:00-11:00| $162 for 7 Weeks
It’s never to young to learn through creative play! And what better place than the cozy atmosphere of a sunny art studio?! We’ll paint, explore color, texture, and simple shapes in this fun interactive class designed for the budding artist!

Visit thescribbleartstudio.com to sign up

Never tried a class? Click here for a coupon for a FREE class!

A regular regular? Recommend Scribble to a friend and get a 15% discount.

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or emailinfo@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Get fit with your baby in tow: Stroller Strong Moms Stroller Fitness Classes in Savannah, Pooler, Richmond Hill

March 5th, 2015

Stroller Strong Moms Savannah

Stroller Strong Moms offers stroller workout classes in Savannah, Richmond Hill,  Pooler where you can get a rigorous workout with your child in tow.

Newcomers are welcome & first class is free!

See the complete class schedule here. 

Stroller Strong Moms Savannah also offers a (well-deserved) Moms & Dads’ Night Out & race of the month.

Weekly classes

Stroller Strong Moms Savannah at Forsyth Park, Savannah
9:30AM Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
1st visit free. From $7 per visit with 10 Class Pass pass

Stroller Strong Moms class at JF Gregory Park, Richmond Hill.
9:30AM Tuesdays & Thursdays
1st visit free. From $7 per visit with 10 Class Pass pass

Stroller Strong Moms class at Tom Triplett Park, Pooler.
9:30AM Tuesdays & Thursdays
1st visit free. From $7 per visit with 10 Class Pass pass

For more information, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com

Stroller Strong Moms, 12 East Park Ave. Savannah, 31401, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com On Facebook here. On Twitter herewww.strollerstrongmoms.com/wp/  Stroller Strong Moms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Free kids’ nature programs including Thursdays Toddler Time @ Skidaway Is. State Park, Savannah

March 4th, 2015

free kids nature activities Savannah Skidaway Island State Park Come out to Skidaway Island State Park to enjoy FREE kids’ nature activities most Wednesdays-Sundays during April 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: hikes, a feral hogs program, night sensory awareness & call of the wild hikes, campfire & s’mores evening & 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.

Register today: After-school Kids’ Cooking Classes start this Thurs., March 5, Whitemarsh Is.

March 4th, 2015

after-school kids cooking classes Savannah

After-school Kids Cooking Classes on Whitemarsh Is.

Tummy Time Foods weekly Savannah cooking classes are structured in a nine-week series. Each class features a special theme or ingredient and includes an interactive nutrition lesson or game. With each theme, we take the kids on a new culinary adventure, different flavors, cuisines and seasonal produce. We incorporate nutrition and emphasize healthy eating in every class! Parents/caregivers are welcome to drop-off or stay and watch.
For kids ages 8 & older
Advanced tickets required and discounted bundles are available.
Register here. 

Classes will be at the Frank Murray Community Center on Whitemarsh Island
Frank Murray Community Center
160 Whitemarsh Island Road
Savannah, GA 31410-2098

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

Daytrip/Weekend Getaways: 5 Must Do’s with Kids in Columbia, SC

March 3rd, 2015

Spring means time for exploring on daytrips or weekend getaways. We’ll start regularly spotlighting our favorite nearby daytrip spots to visit with kids outside of Savannah.

This week’s pick: Columbia, SC because one of our favorite museums – EdVenture – is free for Bank of America cardholders this weekend of March 7 & 8 (and the first full weekend of each month).

Columbia works best as a weekend getaway (meaning an overnight stay) versus a daytrip. While driving back and forth there in one day is doable – it is a lot easier to find an affordable motel and make a weekend of it.

Weekend Getaway to Columbia SCEdVenture Children’s Museum
Home of EDDIE®, the world’s largest child. Also The South’s Largest Children’s Museum
Bank of America “Museums on Us” Weekend
If you are a Bank of America cardholder, enjoy free admission to EdVenture, on the first full weekend of every month!
Saturday, March 7 , 2015 – Sunday, March 8 , 2015

Museum Hours & Admission
Tues.- Sat.: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
We are closed Easter Sunday
Children and Adults: $11.50
Seniors: (age 62+) $10.50
Military: (with ID) $10.50
Groups: (15+ w/RSVP) $8.50
Members: Free
Children under one: Free
More details here.

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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Home to more than 2,000 animal. For an extra fee, kids can feed the girafees, lorikeets, ride the endangered species carousel, ride the spots & stripes train or conquer a rock wall or the 4-story vertical ropes challenge. There’s also a zip line canopy tour that includes seven zip lines ranging in length from 200 to 1,000 feet.
Admission
Adults (13 and up) — $13.95
Children (ages 2–12) — $11.50
Children (younger than 2) — FREE
Military (with military ID) — $12.95
Senior Citizens (ages 62 and up) — $12.95
Unlimited Daily Rides and Attractions Wristband** — $20.00 **Admission, Sky-High Safari and zip line are not included with purchase.*
Details here.

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Congaree National Park
No entrance or tour fees
Activities include hiking, primitive camping, bird watching canoeing & kayaking, Ranger guided interpretive walks and canoe tours, nature study, and environmental education programs.
Schedule of park events here. 
803-776-4396

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Carolina Children’s Garden
a two-acre green oasis and teaching garden located in northeast Columbia on the Clemson University/Sandhill extension campus. The garden has twelve theme gardens where children explore, play, and learn in a natural environment of birds and butterflies along with storybook characters like Winnie the Pooh and Peter Rabbit; The Three Bears Garden, Old McDonald’s Farm, McGregor’s Carrot Patch, and an Alphabet garden displaying plants that start with each letter of the alphabet.
Hours of operation here.

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Saluda Shoals Park
A 400-acre riverfront park with educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities. Fishing, canoeing, kayaking, picnicking, bird watching, nature hiking and more! Both paved and unpaved paths are available for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Also: geocaching, obstacle courses, bird walks, flower safaris
icrc.net
5605 Bush River Rd., Columbia, SC | 803-731-5208
Details here. 

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

Easter Egg Hunts 2015, Chick Hatchery & Kids’ Easter Activities in Savannah, Pooler, Hilton Head Is.

March 3rd, 2015

Easter Egg Hunts 2014 Savannah
Easter Egg Hunts 2015, Chick Hatchery & Easter Fun

We’re putting together our annual list of Easter Egg Hunts & kids’ Easter events in Savannah, Pooler, Hilton Head Is., Richmond Hill (many of which are free) See the Easter list here.

Please send info to be included in our list to anne@southernmamas.com.

Easter 4 Kids in Pooler for ages 3-10, March 28

March 3rd, 2015

Easter 4 Kids at Risen Savior Christian Academy Pooler

Bring your kids to Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Pooler for a special event – Easter 4 Kids on Saturday March 28 2015, 9:30AM-12:30PM, hosted by Risen Savior Lutheran Church & Christian Academy.

Easter 4 Kids is a morning of connecting, learning, and fun centered on the comforting message of Jesus’ resurrection. More details here. 

Children age 3 through age 10 (all participants must be potty-trained) are welcome to Easter 4 Kids…which includes the Good Friday and Easter story. Participants do not need to be students at Risen Savior Christian Academy to attend.

Risen Savior Lutheran caring teachers and helpers are excited to share the love of Jesus with your child.
Saturday, March 28, 9:30am-12:30pm
The Story of Easter
Crafts
Music/Songs
Relay Games/Activities

To register for Easter 4 Kids, click here. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, please call 912.925.9431.

Risen Savior Christian Academy, 1755 Quacco Road, Pooler, Ga. 313122, 912.925.9431 Risen Savior Christian Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

FOR MORE LOCAL EASTER KIDS’ EVENTS INCLUDING EASTER EGG HUNTS, CLICK HERE.