As Crowned Elite moves towards the end of their BEST SEASON ever, they are excited to announce our 2023-2024 Evaluations happening May 10-13 2023 in Savannah.
Early bird registration is only active until April 20 2023. Take advantage of special pricing while it’s available.
With multiple PAID BIDS and all of Crowned Elite teams earning BIDS to All Star Worlds, this is going to be an exciting time in Crowned Elite’s gym history.
Come join Crowned Elite May 10-13 2023 to showcase your skills and meet Crowned Elite cheer FAMILY!
New to the Crowned Elite gym? Contact Crowned Elite today with any questions about their cheer program.
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!
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.
Campers will love designing and constructing their dream inventions and structures using a variety of recycled materials, Legos, and untraditional supplies.
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)
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!
In partnership with the Savannah Philharmonic, this program will explore the STEM side of how music is made and performed. Participants will learn about acoustics, sound design, recording, composition, and more! Each participant will keep their musical creations and have the opportunity to showcase how they work during our end-of-the-week celebration. June 20-23; $250
Learn how to create music using technology, kinesthetics, recycled materials, and more! Discover what music is, where to find it in daily life, and how to make your own! June 20-23; $250
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Find more information about these Summer 2023 Georgia Tech Savannah programs and register online here.
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Toddlers and their adults will experience themed activities including music, storytelling, arts & crafts, and a visit with Tippy the Tortoise.
All visitors will experience the joy of nature through open exploration of our outdoor museum as well as open play with socialization. The theme will be DINOSAURS! The museum will also welcome special guest Kimberly Gunn from The Love Again Initiative.
The program is included in cost of admission to SCM, $10 per person ages 18 months and up.
Spring youth classes begin this week at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! There’s still time to register for art exploration – from our youngest artists in parent/child classes to adventures in visual arts!
All classes are 6 week sessions and build confidence, coordination, teamwork, and artistic skills. Youth classes cover ages 0-12 years.
Come to Savannah JEA for the last Kids’ Night Out of the season: “Retro Game Night” 6-10PM Sat. April 29 2023.
There will be a Double Dare themed obstacle course, messy trivia, pizza making for a snack and much more. Savannah JEA has saved the best for last…register today!
Celebrate Old Fort Jackson’s 215th birthday this Sat. May 6 2023, 9:30AM-2:30PM.
Uniformed Resource Educators portraying American soldiers from The American Revolution, The War of 1812, and The American Civil War will be @ Old Fort Jackson in Savannah to lead programs and provide demonstrations of historical weaponry.
9:30AM – Visit with Resource Educators portraying American soldiers who served at the site between 1775 and 1865.
11AM – Celebrate the 215th birthday of Fort James Jackson with a special program and firing of multiple cannon, including an original early 19th century 24 Pounder Gun -the first firing since its restoration by Coastal Heritage Society in 2022.
1PM – Visit with Resource Educators portraying the Savannah Republican Blues in 1860, take part in writing with pen and ink and learn about the revolver and sword.
1:30PM – Riverboat Salute – Join in signaling and firing the 6 Pounder Cannon to salute the Georgia Queen Riverboat and its passengers.
2PM – Gilham’s Infantry Presentation, followed by the firing of the 12 Pounder Mountain Howitzer.
The Phantom of the Opera starts April 24 2023. Show Dates: July 7-9 and 14-16 2023 at the Historic Savannah Theatre.
Whether you’re brand new to theatre or you were born wearing a phantom mask, Savannah Children’s Theatre welcomes all local high school students to join them in creating a live theatre experience like no other.
Spaces & scholarships are still available.
Classes teaching audition materials begin next week.
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Horse camp @ Red Gate Farms in Savannah is a spectacular week-long event including daily horseback riding lessons teaching basic horse care and horsemanship, arts and crafts, recreational games/activities, daily picnic on the farm, trivia, and more.
There will be a horse show and a pizza & pool party every Friday.
No prior horse experience is required!
Ages 7-13 years old.
Each camp session is Monday – Friday from 8:30AM to 1PM.
One Week Sessions:
May 29 – June 2; June 5 – June 9; June 12 – 16; June 19 – 23;
June 16 – June 30; July 3 – July 7; July 10 – July 14; July 17 – July 23
Includes all activities, supplies, and a camp t-shirt.
Free admission for local residents from 10AM-5PM, Activities from 1-4PM Sat. April 29 Jepson Center, Savannah
Jepson Center’s next FREE Family Day for locals and activities celebrating the Bold Expressions exhibition is set for Sat. April 29 2023 @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah.
Inspired by prints in the exhibition and turned wooden bowls by Ed and Phillip Moulthrop, afternoon activities from 1-4PM will include a scavenger hunt, screen-printed t-shirts, and wood turning demonstrations by the Low Country Turners who will make wooden tops for participants.
The Low Country Turners are the Savannah / Hilton Head area chapter of the American Association of Woodturners, and their mission is to provide education, information and a meeting place to those interested in the art and craft of woodworking and woodturning.
10AM April 20 2023 Jepson Center, Savannah $5 per child | Adults: members free / non-members $12
Start your day with art with this combined program: Jepson Center’s Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tour. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Come play and learn as you explore this month’s featured exhibition, Bold Expressions!
SCAD students, alumni, and local high school students transform Savannah’s Forsyth Park into a technicolor landscape of chalk compositions for the chance to win coveted prizes @ SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival. Community members can walk through the outdoor gallery. Free & open to the public.
Join the Town of Thunderbolt to celebrate this year’s Earth Day theme, “Invest in our Planet”. Little J’s Farm host GOAT YOGA from 11AM to Noon. Purchase Goat Yoga tickets here.
The Town of Thunderbolt presents the 2023 Thunderbolt Blessing of the Fleet, a festival that pays tribute to Thunderbolt’s local shrimping and fishing industry, offering a fleet blessing, live music, vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, and free activities along the Wilmington River riverfront. Find more info here.
The Savannah Scottish Games is a grand celebration of Scottish heritage complete with music, dancing, athletic games, children’s activities, food and fun. With more than 3,000 people participating in this special event each year, Savannah’s Scottish Games is one of the largest and fourth oldest Games in the Southeast.
The Savannah Scottish Games welcomes the return of athletes, pipe bands, highland dancers, border collies, historic reenactors, Scottish vendors, Celtic musicians, and clans back to Bethesda Academy @ 9570 Ferguson Ave.
Savannah Cultural Arts Center will stream the sing-along Encanto for free at noon on Sat. April 29 2023 with arts activities before the movie.
“How Far Can I Rise? Through The Roof, To The Skies, Let’s Go!” Step into the theater at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center and get swept up in the magic during an interactive sing-along screening of Disney’s Encanto!
All ages welcome, costumes/dress up encouraged. Free & open to the public.
Doors at 11:30AM. Come for an interactive art activity before you grab your seat.
Movie at 12PM.
Please reserve one free ticket per seat in your party here.
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Looking for a fullfilling full-day summer camp for your child? Check out the much-beloved, well-established JEA Camp Savannah. Check out the camp schedule here.
Different, spirited weekly themes, field trips, special events are all part of the JEA camp tradition. Speciality camps and add-ons are also available.
JEA Camp Savannah is open to everyone entering grades K-10th grade.
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.
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Free Saturday music & performances for all ages on lawn of Savannah Cultural Arts Center
This Saturday April 22 @ the Savannah Cultural Arts Center, bring your blankets and chairs and find a spot on the Savannah Cultural Arts Center lawn for free music and performances for all ages.
Host Jacob Evans will lead a series of musical and spoken performances for a variety show of Savannah artistic talent. Spend Earth Day outside with a show.
FREE, all ages
12-2PM Sat. April 22 2023
Bring chair or blanket as desired
Artists include: Jacob Evans, Marquice Williams, Jarrod White, and Markeya Relaford.
Kids will participate in a variety of activities to include; basketball, flag football, kickball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, tag games, and more! Camp hours are 8:30AM to 3:30PM (Extended Care until 5PM) and for ages 6 to 12.
TIMES 8:30AM – 3:30PM (5PM for extended care) AGES 6 – 12 years old LOCATION Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA COST $250 | $300 for extended care INCLUDES Fun games, activities, a t-shirt and a pizza party on Friday!
For more information, contact Sean Willett at 912.344.3295 or swillett@georgiasouthern.edu
DATES:
June 5 – 9 June 12 – 16 July 17 – 21 July 24 – 28
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The savings are getting BIGGER: -take an additional 30% off ALL discount “YES” inventory Wed. April 19 & Thurs. April 20 2023. -the savings grow to 40% off ALL discount “YES” on Sat. April 22 2023.
Lots of new inventory for Wednesday and even more for Thursday and then Saturday, too!
This week: Monthly Kindermusik playdates for ages 0-7 on Sat. April 22 2023! Still room at 10AM, 11AM and 12:45PM. Enroll at kindermusikwith88keys.com
See what parents are saying: “My son has been attending Kindermusik for nearly three years now. He absolutely loves attending! All of the teachers are amazing. We love how friendly, welcoming, and calm the classes are. The teacher makes you feel as part of her own family. Joining their class those years ago was one of the best decisions I have made regarding my son.” ~Jessica, mom to 3-year-old.
Join a class today! Morning, afternoon, evening, weekday, and weekend options; ages 0-7! kindermusikwith88keys.com
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Sign up now for Neighborhood Comics comic art summer camps! From zines to career options, Neighborhood Comics will walk through the steps from inspiration to creation to publication.
For grades 6 and up.
These three classes will present unique concepts, processes and methods for creating comic books.
All classes are half-day and will be held at Neighborhood Comics’ southside Savannah Clubhouse location (1116 E. Montgomery Cross Rd Savannah, GA 31406). All classes have a minimum size of 8 students. If that minimum is not reached, the course will be canceled and fees refunded.
Comic Art Careers
*Two Sessions: June 26-30 & July 17-21 2023
*Weekdays from 1:30PM – 5:00PM
*Class size: 8-12
*Cost: $300
This one-week seminar focuses on the technical aspects of working in the comic book industry. Each day covers a different topic, including the four main principles of comic art (penciling, inking, coloring and lettering) as well as related topics such as anatomy, perspective and dynamic page layouts. Camp includes individualized student critiques or reviews from working comic artists. Basic art supplies (pencils, pens, paper etc) are provided at the studio.
Takeaways: Custom sketch book, 10 comic books, class notes, 12-page original comic featuring the student’s work.
Zines and mini-comics are an inexpensive, effective medium to convey short stories, political opinions, satire and fandom. This course focuses on the history of zines and zine making techniques on a budget. The class will examine self-published works and students will develop a minimum of 3 different zine concepts during the week, one of which will be created in multiples. Basic art supplies (pencils, pens, paper etc) are provided at the studio.
Takeaways: Custom sketch book, 10 comic books/zines, class notes, 3+ self-produced zines plus multiples.
Over the course of this one-week seminar, students will learn the basics of storytelling through sequential art. This includes development of concept, plot, pacing, conflict and resolution. Note: This class focuses on crafting stories, not art style or technical skills. Basic art supplies (pencils, pens, paper etc) are provided at the studio.
Takeaways: Custom sketch book, 10 comic books, class notes, 12-page original comic featuring the student’s work.
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In partnership with the Society of Women Engineers, this summer program @ Georgia Tech Savannah campus is designed to inspire the next generation of female engineers through hands-on projects and presentations led by local industry experts.
This program features field trips, projects, and presentations from many different engineering fields.
It is a great way to expose students to the many engineering paths.
This program takes place on the Georgia Tech Savannah campus June 5-9 2023.
Fun Mother’s Day gift idea: give Mom a one-hour gentle yoga class led by certified yoga instructor, Sue Finkle, in the Wolf Cabin @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Sat. May 13 2023, 9-10AM.
Prior experience IS NOT necessary and one need not be flexible to take this class.
Limited to 10 Participants, to allow for appropriate distancing. Cost: $30.00 ticket. This event is geared towards ages 18+, though participants aged 16-17 are invited to attend with a paid adult.
Class will be from 9-10AM. Please plan to arrive between 8:15-8:30AM. Late arrivals after 8:45AM will be denied entry in order for the class to have time to walk to the wolf cabin and start on time.
Your ticket price includes admission to Oatland Island Wildlife Center for the day, so feel free to stay and see the other animals after your program.
During this week-long program by GT CEISMC (Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing), students will learn about where products they see every day are manufactured and how they are transported all over the world.
Led by supply chain and logistics experts and industry representatives, the program will be taught through projects, industry tours, and games that are sure to be fun for everyone!
