Are you worried about your child’s dental care?
Check out the review above of Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry.
Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry has offices in Savannah, Statesboro & now Pooler.
Statesboro- 912-402-KIDS-(5437)
Savannah- 912-298-KIDS-(5437)
Pooler- 912-200-8841
________________
Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Are you expecting a new baby or looking to change pediatricians?
Scheduling a prenatal or “meet the doctor” visit is a great way to get to know if you’ve found the right pediatrician.
Call and schedule a visit with Coastal Pediatrics . They’d love to answer your questions!
Coastal Pediatrics has offices in Savannah & Pooler.
Learn more here.
Coastal Pediatrics- Savannah
2 Wheeler Street
Savannah, GA 31405
Coastal Pediatrics- Pooler
1000 Towne Center Blvd
Building 1000B
Pooler, GA 31322
Coastal Pediatrics is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Oatland Island Toddler Tuesdays: For kids ages 1-4 & their caregivers
Toddler Tuesday is a program @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of Oatland’s animals, or a relevant nature theme. The program meets at the picnic pavilion and includes singing, finger play, a story, and a possible encounter with one of Oatland’s furry, feathered or scaly residents.
Occasionally the program ventures to an exhibit, so dress appropriately and bring your stroller and walking shoes. Toddler Tuesday is weather dependent and in case of extreme weather and a cancellation is called for, attendees will be emailed at the address you registered your child with.
Sessions are offered twice on Tuesdays from 10AM-10:30AM & 11AM-11:30AM and registration is not required, but it helps us speed up check in and if there is a cancellation you will be the first to know.
Program Cost:
$5 for adults / free for adult FOO members
$3 for military adults/ free for adult FOO members
$5 for children participating in the program (FOO members and non members must pay program fee)
$3 per class if you buy a multi pass punch card (6 class minimum purchase)
You can purchase a punch card for your child’s admission for repeat visits at the class sign-in table, or at the front desk lobby anytime! Find out more information here!
If you are a preschool or day care you will need to call 395-1510 or click here to book a private program as this program is designed for the general public.
Find links to the registration forms for each session here.
Please review all Toddler Tuesday information above and if you still have any questions, please reach out to Michelle Kelly by email or at (912) 395-1517.
________________________
Oatland Island Wildlife Center is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
The Art Bus Summer Camps 2023, Savannah
It’s almost time for CAMP!
The Art Bus in Savannah will have four summer camp sessions (9AM-1PM) and only a few spots available. Register today here for fun, creative and engaging experience for your child this summer.
The Art Bus Summer Camps 2023 include:
Whimsical Woodlands: Construct and create a whimsical woodlands retreat. Your enchanted artist will create a multi dimensional, playful piece filled with mushrooms mansions, plants, flowers, gnomes, fairies and hide away homes! Artist will explore wood, clay, paper mache, paint, items from nature and up-cycled materials! June 5-9 9AM-1PM. Ages 5 & older. $185.00. Register here.
Cuckoo Chirping Creatures: Artful elements create bright and bold birdhouses that will be the centerpiece to Creatures That Chirp Week. Birds, nests, trees, pests! We will explore wood, clay, up-cycled items, paper mache, pom – pom and paint. June 19-23, 9AM-1PM. Ages 6 & older. $185.00. Register here.
Wild About Watercolor: This week will be all about watercolor! Campers will experiment with techniques, explore different materials and creating beautiful art for a watercolor portfolio. July 10-14, 9AM-1PM. Ages 8 & older. $185.00. Register here.
Textured Textile Creations: Textured Textile will be using a variety of materials to make a one of a kind creation. Kids will design a piece they would love to hang in their room; specific to their likes and taste. The types of materials we will use includes cloth, yarn, fiber, paper, paint, feathers and wire. July 17-21. 9AM – 1PM. Ages 6 & older. $185.00. Register here.
__________________
The Art Bus in Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class in Savannah
If you are due in July, August, or September and plan to breastfeed (for any period of time) this virtual class is for you!
Sign up with the link below to secure your spot here: latchsav.as.me/BFClass
Latch Breastfeeding Support is a trusted name in the Savannah community. Latch has a history of working closely with families, physicians, and a variety of other health and wellness practitioners in seeking optimal outcomes for their clients.
_________________
Latch Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Summer Camps 2023 @ Georgia Tech Savannah
Georgia Tech Savannah still has spots available in many of their summer camps!
Don’t miss out on the variety of options Georgia Tech Savannah has available.
Browse programs and register here
Scholarships are available.
Find more details here.
With a total of 18 in-person programs and one virtual option, you can find the program that fits your students’ needs and age range.
Don’t forget that Georgia Tech Savannah has programs for middle and high school students.
Contact information:
210 Technology Circle Savannah, GA 31407
912-966-7922 I gtsoutreach@gatech.edu
_______________________
Georgia Tech Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Free World Oceans Day program, June 10 @ UGA Aquarium on Skidaway Island, Savannah
Join Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant for World Oceans Day at the UGA Aquarium on Skidaway Island in Savannah on June 10 2023, 10AM-2PM. Throughout the day, celebrate oysters, an important coastal habitat that provides a wealth of benefits to marine life and coastal communities.
During this free event, the aquarium will also debut a special art exhibition “SUBMERGED: An Underwater Exhibition of Bioceramic Artwork.”
In addition to viewing the exhibition, staff at the Shellfish Research Lab, who specialize in oyster aquaculture and reef restoration, will be offering oyster-themed activities for people of all ages.
World Oceans Day is a FREE event for all visitors and registration is not required. All activities will take place between 10AM-2PM. However, the aquarium will remain open until 5PM.
Questions? Contact Cindy Lingebach at calingeb@uga.edu or call 912-598-2344.
______________________
Find more Savannah-area kids’ events here.
Children’s Museum of Pooler will offer a variety of camps for ages 4-10 this summer. Space is limited.
Campers will have time to play and explore the Museum each day during their camp time!
Learn more here.
MEMBERS $180 | NON-MEMBERS $200
Calling all young scientists to get messy and conduct some fun experiments through this hands-on science camp! This week will offer a jammed packed week of activities ranging from slime making to exploring electricity and circuits!
June 5-9 2023 9AM-Noon
Register online here.
________________________
MEMBERS $180 | NON-MEMBERS $200
Get ready to get messy and have a blast! Children will use their imaginations as they create unique works of art! Campers will learn about different artists, dabble in color and explore different mediums in this fun-filled camp.
June 19-23 2023 9AM-Noon
Register online here.
________________________
MEMBERS $180 | NON-MEMBERS $200
Campers will love designing and constructing their dream inventions and structures using a variety of recycled materials, Legos, and untraditional supplies.
June 26-30 2023 9AM-Noon
Register online here.
__________________________
Members $180. Non-Members $200 Morning Camp
Members $305. Non-Members $325 All Day Camp
CMOP’s classic camp is back! Explore all of the terrific museum exhibits and participate in our daily programs! We’ll be on the go making projects and inventions, creating art, and having a blast in the exhibits!
Two camp times to choose from. This camp is offered as a morning only camp or choose the all day option.
July 17-21 2023. Two time options: 9AM-Noon (morning only) or 9AM-3PM (all day)
Register online here.
____________________________
MEMBERS $180 | NON-MEMBERS $200
Your child will have a blast creating rhythm through STEM building of musical instruments! Design, build, and learn to play various instruments such as rhythm boards, rubber band harmonicas, and straw pan flutes!
July 24-28 2023 9AM-Noon
Register online here.
___________________________
Children’s Museum of Pooler is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
A diverse day camp that embraces Jewish values to help build children’s confidence, create long-lasting friendships and develop a strong sense of community…one camper at a time.
Spots at JEA Camp Savannah are filling up faster than ever before! Registration is open and don’t wait until it is too late!
JEA Camp Savannah is open to everyone entering grades K-10th grade.
Register here.
For more information or questions about programming, please contact DJ Horton by email Camp@savj.org or Jackie Laban by email Jackiel@savj.org or by phone: 912.355.8111.
If you have questions about registration or financial assistance, please contact Camp Registrar, Sarah Docar by email Kids@savj.org or by phone: 912.355.8111 Ext 308.
______________________
JEA Camp Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
_____________________
Free Summer 2023 Gym Membership for Teens @ Planet Fitness
Now through August 31 2023, teens between the ages of 14-19 can work out for free all summer long!
Register & learn more here.
_________________
Find more free local events here.
Local free events include:
Kids Bowl For Free: Register for Kids Bowl for Free Summer 2023 program to bowl for free @ bowling centers in Pooler & Bluffton. Details here.
FREE Admission to Ships of the Sea Museum in Savannah in celebration of National Maritime Day, Sat & Sun. May 20 & 21 2023. Details here.
Free summer gym membership for teens @ Planet Fitness. Details here.
Report Card Day @ UGA Aquarium on Skidaway Is. Free admission for students who receive an A or B in science on your most recent report card, 9AM-4PM Thurs. May 25 2023. Details here.
Memorial Day. Free admission for military @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center. 10AM-4PM Mon. May 29 2023. Details here.
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration May 26-May 29 2023 @ Plant Riverside District in Savannah. Details here.
Juneteenth Free Family Day @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, 10AM-5PM Sat. June 10 2023. Details here.
_____________
Find more Savannah kid-friendly happenings in the SouthernMamas.com Event Calendar.
Juneteenth Free Family Day on June 10 2023, 10AM-5PM
Jepson Center, Savannah
Telfair Museums presents its observation of Juneteenth with two major programs celebrating freedom and African American history and heritage. The museum’s Juneteenth Kickoff Free Family Day Sat. June 10 will feature performances and activities including a libation ceremony followed by story-telling, artist demonstrations, and a musical performance. On Thursday June 15, Telfair will host a Juneteenth lecture presented by Queen Quet.
Learn more here.
_____________________
Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Savannah 3v3 Basketball summer camp for boys & girls rising 1st – 8th grades of all skill levels
The Savannah 3v3 staff is excited to host their first annual Basketball Camp, for boys & girls, here in Savannah. Camp will be at Calvary Day School and is open to all skill levels.
The camp goal is to identify your child’s strengths, and teach proven methods to help campers improve their weaknesses. These three days will allow participants to grow their fundamental skills, develop friendships, gain a competitive edge, and learn impactful life lessons.
Camp is open to all boys and birls who are rising 1st-8th graders of all skill levels. (Kids do not need to attend Calvary to participate).
Dates & hours: June 19-21 2023, 8:30AM-4PM.
Learn more & register here.
______________________
Calvary Day School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Below is a guest post from Savannah Adventist Christian School in Pooler
Meet the math teacher at Savannah Adventist Christian School Mr. Kirby Kirschmann.
Check out Mr. Kirschmann’s homework tip, and put it to practice in your home!
To give your child every advantage possible as they journey through school and life, partner with our talented Christian educators! We will get to know your child as a unique and special individual and help him/her grow in God’s plan, so take a few moments today to check out Savannah Adventist Christian School.
Savannah Adventist Christian School has a waiting list for 1st & 2nd grade and for 5th & 6th grade for 2023-2024, and are accepting applications from motivated students Preschool to 8th grade.
To schedule a tour of the campus, please contact the school: 912-748-5977 or info@sacssda.org
The school is at 50 Godley Way, Pooler, GA 31322.
Savannah Adventist Christian School — which offers preschool starting at age 3 through 8th grade — is a small, private school with a family feel and Christian curriculum.
_________________________
Savannah Adventist Christian School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Horse Camp! @ Red Gate Farms, Savannah
Spots are filling up quickly for Equestrian Summer Camp 2023 @ Red Gate Farms in Savannah.
Hurry up & sign up your child. Register online here.
These spectacular week-long camps include daily horseback riding lessons, teaching basic horse care and horsemanship, arts and crafts, recreational games/activities, daily picnic on the farm, trivia….
Plus, horse show & a pizza & pool party every Friday.
No prior horse experience is required!
For ages 7-13.
Limited spots are available.
Register online here.
___________________
Red Gate Farms, Savannah, is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
_____________________
Summer Days at the JEA, Savannah
As we countdown to the best summer yet, join Savannah JEA for a taste of what Summer 2023 will look like. At Summer Days at the J on May 24 & May 25 2023, there will be swimming, baking, field trips, games, art and so much more. Don’t miss out on all the fun and register today here.
Days at the J are daily camps that are offered when school is out during the year. This includes days like Veteran’s Day, Teacher Work Days, Spring Break and “Those Two Mid-Week Days in May When School is Out” aka May 24 & 25 2023.
All children (ages 4-8th grade) are welcome.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to DJ Horton (Camp@savj.org) or Jackie Laban (JackieL@savj.org). Or by phone: 912.355.8111 Ext 308.
______________________
JEA Camp Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Savannah Summer Arts Camp 2023 for youth who are blind or visually impaired
This summer, the Savannah Cultural Arts Center is offering a new arts camp for youth who are blind or visually impaired. Projects will include ceramics, sculpture, tactile art making, music, movement, theatre and more, designed especially for these students.
June 5th-9th 2023
Open to rising 1st – 8th graders
9:30AM – 2:30PM (drop off 9AM, pick up by 3PM)
$95
$75 (City of Savannah Resident Rate)
Financial assistance available.
Savannah Cultural Arts Center is located at 201 Montgomery St.
Sign up online at savannahga.gov/artcamp
____________________
Savannah Cultural Arts Centers is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Oatland celebrates Armed Forces Day & Memorial Day with FREE admission for military
On Armed Forces Day Sat. May 20 & Memorial Day Mon. May 29 2023, Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah is honoring those who have served, and those who currently serve in our country’s military by offering a day of FREE admission for those with a military ID or DD214.
Come out and enjoy the day exploring the beautiful grounds and watching the animals enjoy spring. All visitors are welcome to bring a picnic lunch.
Please visit www.oatlandisland.org to plan your visit or call (912) 395-1500 for more information.
Oatland is open daily from 10AM-4PM.
___________________
Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Kid-friendly musical Pippin showtimes in Savannah
Starting this Thurs. May 25 2023, SCAD School of Film and Acting will perform the theatre musical Pippin!
This musical is kid friendly and showing for only four days.
Showtimes are: THUR. MAY 25 @ 8PM; FRI. MAY 26 @ 8PM; SAT. MAY 27 @ 8PM; SUN. MAY 28 @ 3PM
Lucas Theatre
32 Abercorn St., Savannah
Tickets are $5 for SCAD Card holders; $15 for seniors, military, students; $20 for general public. The Thurs. May 25 performance is free for all SCAD card holders.
Get tickets and learn more here.
___________________
From the prologue:
With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, this updated circus-inspired version of Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world.
Pippin’s message is universal and will connect with audiences across the age spectrum.
_____________
SCAD is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Free Family-Friendly Event to Feature Live Music, Tributes to U.S. Armed Forces & More May 26-29
Plant Riverside District will host the 2023 “Savannah Salutes” Memorial Day Celebration Fri., May 26 through Mon. May 29 2023. This family-friendly event, which is free and open to the public, will take place along Savannah’s historic riverfront at 400 W. River St.
This patriotic four-day event will include a special Memorial Day presentation by the Veterans of Foreign Wars on the Montgomery Park Stage on Mon. May 29 at 5P as well as free live music and food and drink options for all ages throughout the holiday weekend.
Featured performers include the Parris Island Marine Band on Sat. May 27 at 1PM.; the Eric Culberson Blues Band on Sun. May 28 at 1PM.; Hollifield on Sun. May 28 at 6PM.; and Laiken Love and The Fellowship of Love on Mon. May 29 at 1PM
Additional highlights include a Savannah Ghost Pirates Slapshot Booth on Sat. May 27 and Sun. May 28 2-6PM as well as nightly fountain shows in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at 9PM featuring patriotic music and a tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces.
Plant Riverside District’s smokestacks and fountains will be illuminated with red, white and blue lights after dark.
For find the entertainment schedule here.
_____________________
Plant Riverside District is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Member-Only Grand Opening July 8-9, 2023 @ Jepson Center
Telfair Children’s Art Museum (CAM) will open this summer @ the Jepson Center in Savannah.
Housed in the former ArtZeum and other galleries on the south end of the Jepson Center for the Arts, the two-story CAM will build personal connections for children and youth to Telfair Museums, Savannah’s historic district, and the artist experience. There will be hands-on experiences with a wide range of art-centered disciplines.
The space will incorporate Telfair’s growing permanent collection to encourage understanding and appreciation of a diverse array of artists and modes of expression. There will be interactive kiosks that guide young visitors through key ideas and concepts, as well as check-out art kits that inspire family-centered learning and making.
CAM also will allow the museum to expand its programming.
Telfair members will be the first in line to experience this new technology-based space, and we hope you will join us for the member-only experiences on July 8 and 9 2023, 9-11AM. Learn how to become a member here.
______________________
CAM Summer Camp: Exploring Telfair’s New Children’s Art Museum
Telfair Museums will offer a preview of the brand-new Children’s Art Museum (CAM) before it opens; CAMpers will be the first to experience new interactive exhibits, explore impressionist art, and make immersive art installations.
This five-day, half-day CAM Summer Camp for ages 7-10 will present engaging projects that include; creating environments using projections and shadow puppets and exploring design principles such as shape, color, movement, and repetition.
Learn more & register online here.
_________________________
___________________
Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
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.
Join Effingham Pediatrics to celebrate the Grand Opening, meet their practitioners, and tour the new Effingham Pediatrics Center, located at the intersection of Hwy 21 & West 3rd St. in Springfield.
The Grand Opening is Mon. May 8 2023, 5-6:30PM.
NOW OPEN & seeing patients!
Learn more here.
_______________-
Effingham Pediatrics is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Back to School Block Rock, Saturday July 29 2023, Savannah
The annual “Back to School BLOCK ROCK” returns but this time with even more school supplies, uniforms, special guests, food, and giveaways for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Back to School Block Rock will be Sat. July 29, 4-6PM @ Martin Luther King Jr Arena @ 301 W. Oglethorpe, Savannah.
The Front Porch is the host and will be joined by community partners like Healthy Savannah, Combat Boots 2 The Boardroom, TIP, and Performance Initiatives. Local familiar faces like Davy the Ghost Pirate will also be there, as well as a special performance by the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra.
Free & open to the public
Turtle Creek Camp at Advanced Academics Academy, Pooler
This Summer, come to Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler for the full-day camp “Turtle Creek Camp” for fun, new friends, and unforgettable experiences.
Register now here.
Open to kids ages 5-12. Camp is 7:30AM-5:30PM. Drop-off and pick-up are open all day.
Learn more here.
________________
Advanced Academics Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser