South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend is scheduled for August 4-6, 2023.
For 72 hours, tax-free items include computers, printers, school supplies, clothing and accessories, shoes, and certain bed and bath items.
These tax-free items can be purchased in-store or online.
Learn more here.
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Playdates & Sleepovers Safety Tips
Below is a guest post for SouthernMamas.com by Kathryn Drury Wagner with the nonprofit BeSMART
When preparing for playdates and sleepovers for the kids, you’ve prepped for these with conversations like, “should he bring a sleeping bag?” or “please have her bring a swimsuit.” There’s another important topic to consider—talking about secure firearm storage. That’s because firearms are now the leading cause of death among children in the U.S. But these tragedies are preventable, and it’s more important than ever for families to talk about secure firearm storage.
I get it. It can feel super uncomfortable to talk about this. But hey, your kids’ safety is your business. Just like you’d ask about other safety stuff—like whether a family has a cat (pack that Claritin!) or if an adult will be home during a teen’s party—you can and should ask about how guns are stored. (The gold standard for secure storage is to keep all guns unloaded, locked up, and separate from ammunition.)
So how do we talk about this without feeling weird? A lot of moms find that texting makes this conversation so much less awkward. Here are some examples of what you could say:
“Before I drop my son off, I just wanted to check to see if you have pets? And also ask if you have firearms in your house and confirm how they are stored. I want to make sure he knows your safety rules.”
Or,
“I know my daughter hasn’t been to your home before and I do like to ask a few safety questions. She is skittish around dogs, do you have any? Also, do you own any firearms, and if so, how are they stored? She doesn’t have any allergies. Thanks so much.”
If you own a firearm, you could say:
“Hi! We just got a new puppy—I wanted to flag in case there were any allergies. Also, I wanted to let you know that we hunt in the fall, but our guns are stored securely, unloaded, locked, with the ammunition stored separately. Can’t wait to see you!”
If your child is a teen:
“Hey, excited the kids are getting together. I know that they’ve hung out a lot, but my daughter has never been over to your house so I want to confirm a couple of things: Will an adult be at the house the whole time? I heard a story on the news that made me realize I
should always ask this—do you have any firearms, and if so, how are they stored? Also, do you need me to pick her up or can you give her a ride home?”
For teenage babysitters:
Ask your teen if they would like to take the lead on asking, or if they would like you to ask on their behalf. Sample texts could be:
[From a teen] “I’m confirming 7 p.m. on Saturday. Let me know if the kids want me to bring some games? Also, my parents wanted me to ask if there are any unsecured guns in the home? Thanks!”
[Or from you] “We’re excited to have Harper babysit your twins on Saturday. I heard a story on the news that made me realize I should always ask this—do you have any firearms, and if so, how are they stored? Also, do you need me to pick her up or can you give her a ride home?”
Safer kids, safer communities
After you text a few of these conversations, it becomes much more natural. And it’s so worth it, because we can never make assumptions when a child’s safety is at stake.
Want more resources? Check out the nonprofit BeSMART.
Love this new free kids’ Savannah event: Plant Science Saturday 9AM-1PM Aug. 5, a partnership between the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) and Forsyth Farmers Market.
Families will have an opportunity to get scientific with their love of plants @ Plant Science Saturday Aug. 5 at Forsyth Park.
Designed for budding plant scientists of all ages, plant scientists will host discovery stations to inspire excitement and curiosity about plants and plant life.
Hosted by the American Society of Plant Biologists, the event kicks off Plant Biology Week in Savannah, during which ASPB’s annual Plant Biology conference will welcome more than 1,000 plant biologists and scientists from around the world.
Plant Science Saturday originated out of the desire for Plant Biology conference attendees to give back to their host cities.
Attendees start their journey into plant science with picking up a field guide that guides them through a range of hands-on activities. Learn about the building blocks of plant behavior by dissecting a lima bean, discover what components plants need to survive while creating a seed cup necklace, help plant scientists solve the challenges of growing plants in space, and more! Attendees who have visited all stations receive a Junior Plant Scientist completion certificate.
Plant Science Saturday, Sat. Aug. 5, 9AM-1PM @ Forsyth Park at Forsyth Farmers’ Market
This year’s event is held in partnership with Forsyth Farmers’ Market.
Free & open to the public.
Backpack Safety for Savannah Schools Students
Spine health experts @ SouthCoast Health in Savannah remind parents that your child could be doing more harm than good by improperly wearing their backpack.
Above are some “dos” and “don’ts” to help ensure your little one’s spine isn’t experiencing any damage this school year.
Learn more here.
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Mountainfilm on Tour Savannah | Free Family Movie Night: August 5, 2023
Mountainfilm on Tour Savannah’s Free Family Movie Night will be Sat. Aug 5, 2023 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center.
Family Movie Night will screen a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring
documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado.
The free screening @ the Cultural Arts Center includes a stellar collection of hand-picked short films that explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission of using the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.
The free event kicks off on Sat. Aug. 5 @ 6PM, with a social hour and concessions. Guests can enjoy food trucks before the films begin at 7PM and are appropriate for the whole family.
Sat. Aug. 5, 2023
Cultural Arts Center, 201 Montgomery Street
Free Admission
6PM Happy Hour with food trucks
7PM Showtime
Free & open to the public.
Learn more here.
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You don’t have to travel far from Savannah to find a prime family-friendly vacation. Hilton Head Island is teeming with fun ways to entertain the kids.
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Hilton Head Island’s beaches are the No. 1 way. You can bike on this beach. You can play in the tidal pools at low-tide. Swim. Sand castles. Ride the waves.
Here are SouthernMamas.com top Things To Do With Kids On Hilton Head Island other than visiting the beach.
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Bicycling on Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island offers over 50 miles of public bicycle pathways and nature trails. The hard-packed beaches are also popular for bicycling at low tide.
Also bike the self-guided Legacy Oak Program tour, which consists of 20 landmark Live Oak trees in Sea Pines Resort which range in age from 100 to 320 years in 15 locations. Each designated tree is on an easily accessible public property. Most are identified with a wooden bench engraved with the name of the tree, its estimated birth year and the program logo. Learn more here & download a pamphlet and trail map highlighting the history, location, size and age of each of the Sea Pines Legacy Oaks.
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Adventure Playground in Lowcountry Celebration Park & Beach Access @ Coligny Beach Park.
The park off Pope Avenue near the Coligny Beach parking lot and Coligny Beach Park features:
*The Adventure Playground, named after the ship Captain William Hilton was on when he discovered Hilton Head Island. It features a reimagined design of the ship, playground, wading pool/splash pad and more. The ship includes: cannons that spray a light mist, crow’s nests, swing bridges, port holes, rope nets, periscopes.
*An open pavilion and lawn for events.
*A perimeter walk
*Two fitness stations
*Wi-Fi
*Public restrooms
The playground is within easy walking distance to a Hilton Head Is. public beach via Coligny Beach Park (1 Coligny Circle) Coligny Beach Park has a splash pad fountain and free parking. Free parking is @ 109 Pope Avenue. Details here.
Lowcountry Celebration Park
94 Pope Ave.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Coligny Beach Park
1 Coligny Circle
Hilton Head Island 29928
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Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park
Take a free, self-guided tour of Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park. Established in 1862 on Hilton Head Island, Mitchelville is the first place in the United States where African Americans, out of slavery but not yet citizens, self-governed. This first self-governed town of freed slaves is commemorated in the historic site of Mitchelville Freedom Park on Beach City Road. Learn more here
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Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, Bluffton SC
A mere hour drive from Savannah, Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge is an easy getaway from Savannah to bike amid nature on 14 miles of hiking and biking trails. The refuge is open from sunrise to sunset daily. (Not located on Hilton Head Is. but between HHI and Bluffton)
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Free petting farm at Lawton Stables in Sea Pines
The free animal farm includes goats, sheep, chickens, turtles, cows and alpacas. Kids can also pet a friendly retired Clydesdale, Woody, at the stables. Pony rides and horseback riding available for a fee.
The animal farm is free; there’s a $9 Sea Pines gate fee per auto. More info here. 190 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island, 29928
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Free Skate Park
Free Skate Park @ Bristol Sports Arena. Free outdoor skate park. Ramps & rails for skaters of all abilities. Restrooms. Pads required. Details here. 4 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Is. SC 29926.
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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. Explore natural history and cultural heritage on the 68 acre Honey Horn property. The Museum’s trails, gardens, live oaks, butterfly enclosure and Marsh Tacky horses are just a few of the fun experiences you will encounter during your visit. Mon. – Sat. 9-4:30 and Sun. 11-3. *Perfect rainy day activity. More info here.
70 Honey Horn Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
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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 $9 Sea Pines gate fee per auto. More info here.
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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 $9 Sea Pines gate fee per auto. Harbour Town, Hilton Head, SC 29928
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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 $9 Sea Pines gate fee per auto.
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Seasonal
Spring & summer events
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.
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 $9 gate fee per auto. Celebrating 40 years in 2016, Gregg has become a Sea Pines classic. Under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town is where you’ll find Gregg Russell entertaining adults and children alike. His concerts are not to be missed. Find the concert schedule here.
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Free Sea Pines Trolley
Take the free Sea Pines Trolley to Sea Pines locations during summer months & some holiday periods. This is a way to entertain kids who are still thrilled by “bus rides etc”. The trolley offers an easy way to get around Sea Pines. Schedule info here. Trolley rides are free; there’s a $9 Sea Pines gate fee per auto. Good rainy day activity
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Beach access at Sea Pines Beach Club.
Sea Pines Beach Club has convenient access to the beach, 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 $9 Sea Pines gate fee per auto.
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Located off Pope Avenue on the south end of Hilton Head Island (about a 60 min. drive from Savannah), this interactive museum provides a place for educational play between children and their caregivers.
For ages infant to eight.
18A Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-7645
Daily rates & membership rates here.
The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew’s by the Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Is., 29928 www.thesandbox.org
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Sunday Matinees of Disney Classics in Savannah are free for kids ages 12 & younger
See Disney Classics @ 3PM on certain Sundays this summer @ the Lucas Theatre for the Arts in Savannah.
Tickets for the films, part of the Disney Summer Classics series, are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military, and $8 for the general public.
Purchase tickets online here.
Children ages 12 and younger receive free admission.
Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Savannah, Ga. 31401
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Disney Summer Classics 2023 @ Lucas Theatre, Savannah
The Lion King: Sun. July 30, 3PM.
Frozen II: Sun. Aug. 6, 3PM.
Tickets for the film, part of the Disney Summer Classics series, are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military, and $8 for the general public.
Purchase tickets online here.
Children ages 12 and younger receive free admission.
Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Savannah, Ga. 31401
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Healthy Me event @ Savannah Children’s Museum, 10AM-1PM Sat. Aug. 12 2023
You’re invited to Savannah Children’s Museum for their annual Healthy Me! event.
On Sat. Aug 12, 10AM–1PM, SCM will host this fun day of educating children about healthy living, while showcasing immersive wellness programs and a great roster of community partners.
Event partners include Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, TRIBE Savannah, Georgia Bikes, Memorial Health, and Soccer Shots!
Mercer Medical School will host a teddy bear clinic where children can bring stuffed animals for a wellness checkup. Savannah Children’s Museum educators will lead health and wellness-themed activities throughout the day.
This event is sponsored by Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry and Memorial Health Dwaine and Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital.
This event is FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members and visitors who receive EBT/SNAP/WIC benefits as part of CHS All In. Find info on how to become a CHS member here.
Purchase Savannah Children’s Museum admission tickets here.
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Enrollment for the Soccer Shots fall season is open for many of Soccer Shots Savannah fall public park classes for children ages 2-8!
This year Soccer Shots Savannah is holding two 6-week fall seasons!
Each season Soccer Shots Savannah uses a different curriculum covering new skills and character words while having fun!
The Early Fall season begins in October and the Late Fall season begins in November and Soccer Shots Savannah wants your child to join us on Soccer Island!
Visit Soccershots.org/savannah to learn more about our program! Or go straight to our enrollment page and sign up for a location near you that meets at a time that fits your schedule at savannah-macon.soccershots.com.
Soccer Shots Savannah has locations all throughout Savannah, Wilmington Island, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon and Bluffton!
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Open auditions for ages 6-adult @ The Tybee Arts Association & Savannah Cultural Arts Center Studio
The Land of the Sweets 2023 is coming to a theater near you this fall, and you could be on stage in the production.
The Tybee Ballet Theatre is holding open dance auditions for roles in their upcoming performances of The Land of the Sweets. Ages 6 & older are encouraged to attend – dance experience is recommended but is not a requirement. Please arrive 15 mins prior to call time to sign in.
If selected, dancers will need to attend rehearsals starting after Sep. 9 2023 and leading up to the performances, presented on Nov. 17 & 18 at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center and on Dec. 9 & 10 @ The Tybee Post Theater.
*The Land of the Sweets is presented at NO COST for cast and participants by the Tybee Ballet Theater as part of the City of Savannah’s Spotlight investment program.
Aug. 12 2023 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center Studio
2 – 2:30PM: ages 6 – 8yrs
2:45 – 3:30PM: ages 9 – 12yrs
3:45 – 4:30PM: ages 13- adult
Aug. 13 2023 @ Tybee Arts Association
12 – 12:30PM: ages 6 – 8yrs
12:45 – 1:30PM: ages 9 – 12yrs
1:45 – 2:30pm: ages 13- adult
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Pre-register or learn more here.
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Non-dancing performers needed, too
If you are 18+ and interested in a non dancing performance role in Tybee Ballet Theatre’s The Land of the Sweets, please join in.
Come to a non-dancer informational meeting Sun. Aug. 13 4 – 4:30PM @ The Tybee Arts Association.
No dance experience required.
Learn more here.
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Try a free Kindermusik Savannah class
Set aside some time this week to make memories together with your 0-7 year old child.
Share the gift of music and watch them develop skills they’ll use for the rest of their lives!
Try a free Kindermusik class and see why we’ve been the Coastal Empire’s premier music and motion program for 21 years.
Text “FREE CLASS” to 912-432-5885 or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com today. Classes available weekdays and weekends.
Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.
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Savannah-Area Private & Public School Uniforms @ High Cotton Kids Consignment, Savannah
Uniforms are rolling in @ High Cotton Kids Consignment in Savannah.
High Cotton Kids selection is changing daily! Spend $50 and save an extra 10% off your entire purchase….NO EXCLUSIONS.
Take an extra 50% off ALL Discount “YES” inventory, too!
Shop Weds & Thurs 10AM-5PM, Fri & Sat 10AM-4PM @ 2164 E Victory Drive, Savannah, next to the Savannah Children’s Theater.
Learn more here.
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July 3, 4-7PM & Mondays in July from 4-7PM for free ice-cream for reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
Almost time for I Pledge season @ Leopold’s Ice Cream on Broughton Street downtown Savannah.
The I Pledge for Ice Cream Project 2023 kicks off Mon. July 3 2023 from 4-7PM @ Leopold’s Ice Cream. During that time, any child (age 12 and younger, accompanied by an adult) who can recite the Pledge of Allegiance gets a free child’s scoop in a cake cone, cup or sugar cone.
After the kick-off, Leopold’s Ice Cream on Broughton Street will hold additional I Pledge for Ice Cream events each Monday in July 2023 from 4-7PM. The 2023 dates are: July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31.
The I Pledge for Ice Cream Project started in Savannah on July 1, 2010 & now is in 40 U.S. states and 153 frozen dessert shops.
Participating stores are listed online here.
Find more FREE LOCAL SAVANNAH EVENTS here.
Eyes Exams for Children in Savannah
Does your child need an eye exam, and if so, when should they have one? Here’s everything parents should know about eye care for children.
SouthCoast Health provides info here on everything parents should know about eye care for children.
Eye care experts from the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommend that children receive their first screening at birth, and then again at six months to check that their eyes are developing normally. Thereafter, it’s a good idea to bring your child for an exam annually.
“Eye exams are more than just a way to determine whether your child may need glasses,” says SouthCoast Health optometrist, Edward D. Sammons, O.D (pictured) in Savannah. “They’re also a form of ongoing, preventive care.”
Learn about vision screenings at schools and what to expect at pediatric eye exams here.
If you have a six years old or older child due for an eye exam, schedule an appointment with one of SouthCoast Health’s eye care providers by calling 912-691-3600. SouthCoast Health offers comprehensive care for patients of all ages, including eye care for children and adults. See SouthCoast Health’s full list of primary care and specialty services online.
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New Telfair Children’s Art Museum, Savannah
Telfair Museums is thrilled to welcome families with children of all ages to the Jepson Center in Savannah to experience the new Telfair Children’s Art Museum.
Experience immersive galleries, tactile installations, and more at this new state-of-the art children’s space in downtown Savannah!
Children younger than 5 are always free!
Visit telfair.org/cam to learn more.
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Meet Cammy
As the official mascot for CAM (Children’s Art Museum), this special chameleon can be spotted throughout the galleries. Wave when you see him and he may do something special.
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Open 10AM-5PM
207 W. York St. , Savannah, 31401
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Sunday Matinees of Disney Classics in Savannah are free for kids ages 12 & younger
See Disney Classics @ 3PM on certain Sundays this summer @ the Lucas Theatre for the Arts in Savannah.
Tickets for the films, part of the Disney Summer Classics series, are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military, and $8 for the general public.
Purchase tickets online here.
Children ages 12 and younger receive free admission.
Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Savannah, Ga. 31401
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Disney Summer Classics 2023 @ Lucas Theatre, Savannah
The Lion King: Sun. July 30, 3PM.
Frozen II: Sun. Aug. 6, 3PM.
Tickets for the film, part of the Disney Summer Classics series, are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military, and $8 for the general public.
Purchase tickets online here.
Children ages 12 and younger receive free admission.
Learn more here.
Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Savannah, Ga. 31401
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8 Free Celebration Classes with Kindermusik
Next week, July 24, 25 and 26, Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano is celebrating their 21st year of offering music & motion classes for 0-7 year olds!
Kindermusik is holding a one-week celebration, with free classes, giveaways and food!
All class spaces are limited, but are completely FREE!
Text 912-432-5885 or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com to enroll your little one in next week’s celebration classes!
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Tutors in math, science, language arts & more @ Advanced Academics Academy, Pooler
Whether you need help in math, science, language arts, or any subject, Advanced Academics Academy’s expert tutors are here to guide you every step of the way.
Fall in love with learning again with the “Tutoring” services at Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler.
Learn more here.
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This is your reminder to visit Savannah Children’s Museum this summer.
Savannah Children’s Museum summer hours are Monday through Saturday, 9AM – 2PM, weather permitting. Closed Sundays.
The museum – which is outdoors – features over a dozen exhibits designed to expand the imaginations of children including an exploration maze, a reading nook and a sensory garden.
Daily programming with varying themes:
10AM | Storytime in the Frogtown Garden
12pm | STEAM Studio or Bottle Rocket Demonstration
1:30pm | Young Explorers or Healthy Me
Find admission ticket info here.
Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Road, Savannah, GA
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SouthernMamas.com E-letter, June 19
This free weekly SouthernMamas.com e-letter in your email every Wednesday keeps you savvy about all the kid-friendly happenings as well as summer camps 2023, free events, pediatricians and more.
Read it here.
Subscribe for free here.
Fun Zone’s 20th Anniversary Celebration: July 17-23, 2023
Join Fun Zone in Savannah for a week of family fun festivities from July 17 through July 23 to celebrate their 20th Anniversary! Save on fun for the whole family with $20 Value Bands all week long—that’s $7.99 in savings per band! Fun Zone also will be giving away $1,000s in giveaways and prizes each day as you and your family enjoy Fun Zone’s new updates and overall enhanced guest experience!
Adventure awaits your crew as you putt your way through footbridges and waterfall on two (2) newly updated 18-hole Miniature Golf Courses. If you’re looking for more action, get your heart and your kart racing as you race family and friends in Fun Zone’s high-performance Go-Karts! There are four tracks to choose from, ranging from a Kiddy Track to a high-speed Hi-Bank Track.
Fun Zone also has added several brand new awesome games to the Arcade, including King Kong Skull Island VR, HYPERPitch Major League Pitching, Minecraft, and Hungry, Hungry Hippos! There’s something for the whole family to enjoy in the Arcade, and the card swipe system makes it easy for the whole family to play their favorite games. Make sure to visit the fully stocked and enhanced Redemption Center to trade in your e-tickets for awesome prizes!
On Sat. July 22, the fun continues at Fun Zone with face painters from 12-5PM and a 360-photo booth experience from 5-7PM. Each day of the celebration, Fun Zone will be giving away fun prizes including Fun Zone T-shirts, cups, and hats.
If you’re not following Pooler Fun Zone on social media, now’s the time! Starting on Tuesday, July 11, Fun Zone is giving away 20 Family Four-Packs (a $131.96 value each!) on Fun Zone’s Instagram. Follow @poolerfunzone for details on how to enter! Those who visit Fun Zone during the 20th Anniversary Celebration have the chance to register to win a Grand Prize Giveaway: A Family-Four Pack Annual Pass (a $519.16 value!).
Mark your calendars for July 17th through 23rd to join Fun Zone for a jam-packed week of family fun! Fun Zone is conveniently located at 1040 US Highway 80 East in Pooler.
Be sure to follow Fun Zone on Facebook and Instagram (@poolerfunzone) to stay up to date with the Anniversary Celebration and all things Fun Zone.
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Summer hours:
Sunday-Thursday: 12PM-11PM
Friday-Saturday: 12PM-12AM
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New Effingham Pediatric Center is now open in Springfield
Effingham Pediatrics is now open and seeing patients at the new location: 520 West 3rd St. in Springfield.
Effingham Pediatrics is located at the intersection of Hwy 21 & West 3rd St. in Springfield.
NOW OPEN & seeing patients!
Learn more here.
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Additional week of horse camp added: July 24-July 28
Red Gate Farms Equestrian Summer Camp Program has been such a hit, they added another week!
Take a look at the weekly highlights and the daily popsicle breaks in the photo collage above.
Sign up here for the last week of horse camp – July 24-28.
Here’s the week schedule:
Monday: Carriage Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday: Tye-Dye T-Shirts
Wednesday: Paint the Pony
Thursday: Obstacle Course (yay water balloons)
Friday: Show Day and Pizza Pool Party
Register online here. Then click on 2023 horse camp registration, then click on 2023 summer horse camp under RGF Equine Activities.
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Summer Pool Pass for a special price to access YMCA pools & splash pads all summer long
The Summer Pool Pass is back @ all nine YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches in the Savannah area.
You and your family can take advantage of ALL the pools and splash pads @ YMCA of Coastal Georgia locations all summer long.
Register now online here.
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Nine YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches:
Effingham YMCA
Golden Isles & McIntosh YMCA
Habersham YMCA
Islands YMCA
Liberty County/ Armed Services YMCA
Richmond Hill YMCA
Tybee Island YMCA
West Chatham YMCA
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Summer Camps 2023 @ YMCA Coastal Georgia branches
Still time to sign up for summer day camp @ YMCA Coastal Georgia branches, which provides the opportunity for children to regain a sense of normalcy as well as support their physical, social and emotional well-being.
At Y camp, children have the opportunity to make their summer active and fun through crafts, sports, indoor and outdoor games, new friends, and other fun ways to learn, grow and thrive.
Sign up here.
YMCA locations across Coastal Georgia are offering summer day camp including @ these Nine YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches:
Effingham YMCA
Golden Isles & McIntosh YMCA
Habersham YMCA
Islands YMCA
Liberty County/ Armed Services YMCA
Richmond Hill YMCA
Tybee Island YMCA
West Chatham YMCA
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