For Terrific Tuesdays, this Tuesday, June 28th is Yosti’s Puppet Show, and the Coastal Critters Program on Friday July 1st is All About Sea Turtles.
The Sandbox is an interactive children’s museum with region related exhibits, activities, and programs for children’s ages toddler through 8 years. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more info, 843.842.7645 or afinn@thesandbox.org, www.thesandbox.org
The Sandbox, An Interactive Children’s Museum celebrates summer with a Summer Fun Series of special programs and activities held each day at the Sandbox. The program calendar is as follows: Mondays, Pottery Program at 9:30 a.m. and Cupcake Decorating at 1:30 p.m.; Terrific Tuesdays: special art activity at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Wednesdays: Morning Music Program at 10:30 a.m.; Thursdays: Imagination Hour at 10:30 a.m.; and Fridays: Coastal Critters hosted by the Coastal Discovery Museum 10:30 a.m.
For Terrific Tuesdays, this Tuesday, June 28th is Yosti’s Puppet Show, and the Coastal Critters Program on Friday July 1st is All About Sea Turtles.
The Sandbox is an interactive children’s museum with region related exhibits, activities, and programs for children’s ages toddler through 8 years. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more info, 843.842.7645 or afinn@thesandbox.org, www.thesandbox.org
We here at SouthernMamas.com have long contended that Hilton Head Is. is one of the most kid-friendly vacation spots around.
The island is teeming with children’s activities such as those being offered this summer at The Sandbox, An Interactive Children’s Museum. The Sandbox celebrates summer with a Summer Fun Series of special programs and activities held each day at the Sandbox. The program calendar is as follows: Mondays, Pottery Program at 9:30 a.m. and Cupcake Decorating at 1:30 p.m.; Terrific Tuesdays: special art activity at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Wednesdays: Morning Music Program at 10:30 a.m.; Thursdays: Imagination Hour at 10:30 a.m.; and Fridays: Coastal Critters hosted by the Coastal Discovery Museum 10:30 a.m.
For Terrific Tuesdays, this Tuesday, June 28th is Yosti’s Puppet Show, and the Coastal Critters Program on Friday July 1st is All About Sea Turtles.
The Sandbox is an interactive children’s museum with region related exhibits, activities, and programs for children’s ages toddler through 8 years. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Sandbox, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew’s by the Sea United Methodist Church, 843.842.7645 or afinn@thesandbox.org, www.thesandbox.org
Below is a guest post from Brenda Marion, who is on the governing board working to get a charter school on Tybee Island beginning with the 2012 school year. For more info on the proposed Tybee Island Charter School, email tybeeislandcharterschool@comcast.net
On July 13, the Savannah Chatham County School Board will vote on whether or not to approve the Tybee Island Charter School application. In order to ensure that each Board member understands that the Tybee community and other stakeholders stand firmly behind this initiative, we are asking that you send each of them an e-mail asking that they vote YES on our application. Please take some of the talking points below to craft an individualized e-mail to them.
Here are their e-mail addresses:
Joe.buck@sccpss.com; Julie.wade@sccpss.com; Floyd.adams@sccpss.com; Alexander.luten@sccpss.com; Gregory.sapp@sccpss.com; Irene.hines@sccpss.com; lori.brady@sccpss.com; Julie.gerbsch@sccpss.com; ruby.jones@sccpss.com
Below are some talking points:
·Tybee Island has had a school for over 60 years. Tybee children, families and citizens and businesses were extremely supportive of both Tybee’s public school and private school. A school is something that binds a community together and Tybee lost that when St. Michaels closed recently.
· Tybee citizens represent less than 1.5% of the population of Chatham County yet its property owners pay more than 10% of the property taxes for the Savannah Chatham County School System. A small K-5 school is something that we would like to have for our community’s families.
· There are over 100 students who attend SCCPSS k-5 schools who live east of the Lazeretto Creek Bridge. Additionally, there are numerous students who attend private schools. We believe that a school on Tybee would attract a sufficient number of students, would serve as a reason for families with young children to move to Tybee Island and would attract students from elsewhere in Chatham County who are interested in our specialized curriculum.
· We have a facility already in place. Access to a suitable facility is typically a major stumbling block for new charter schools.
· The existing elementary public school for Tybee students is currently at capacity. A Tybee Charter School would help mitigate this problem.
· Tybee students are currently transported to schools all over the County. The SCCPSS Passport to Excellence has as its underlying theme the goal of “neighborhood schools”. A Tybee Charter School would help achieve that goal while also potentially saving money in terms of transportation costs.
· Tybee has a strong and supportive constituency. A Tybee Charter School would have support from various organizations and institutions on many level. Examples include the Tybee Branch of the CEL Library system, the Tybee 4H Center, the Tybee Marine Rescue Squadron, the City of Tybee Island and many others. Additionally, the business community is well-organized and has shown very strong support in the past for Tybee educational initiatives.
Please vote YES for the Tybee Island Charter School on July 13
The above is a guest post from Brenda Marion, who is on the governing board working to get a charter school on Tybee Island beginning with the 2012 schol year. For more info on the proposed Tybee Island Charter School, email tybeeislandcharterschool@comcast.net
Bacon Park Christian Day School is running a promotion until July 8, 2011.
Registration has been reduced to $500 with an additional $50 off monthly tuition for 10 months.
Savings of $1,000.
TUITION: Kindergarten: $5,600 for the year or $500 registration and $510 per month for 10 months.
Grades 1st – 6th: $5,800 for the year or $500 registration and $530 per month for 10 months.
SAVE THE DATE: Join Mrs. Pam Cunningham, July 6, 2011 from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Mrs. Cunningham will be on-hand for Q & A on curriculum and general school information.
Bacon Park Christian Day School is dedicated to providing children K-6th grade a traditional education combining challenging academics and character development in a Christian family atmosphere.
The school’s small classes will afford children more individual instruction time.
As part of character development, children are taught about honesty, integrity, good manners, and respect for God, family, friends, and community.
If you are looking for a nuturing environment where your child is valued as an individual and family involvement is encouraged, Bacon Park Christian Day School welcomes you to visit the school. More info here.
Bacon Park Chrisian Day School, 5411 Skidaway Road, Savannah, 31406, (912) 484-9880, email bpcds@att.net , www.baconparkchristiandayschool.com Bacon Park Christian Day School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
Camp Invention – a weeklong summer enrichment program for children entering grade 1 though 6 – instills vital 21st century life skills such as problem-solving and teamwork through hands-on fun!
Camp Invention is at Georgetown Elementary, 9 AM-3:30 PM June 27-July 1, 2011
For registration information, call 800.968.4332 PHONE or click here.
This is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) camp and is recommended by the National Science Foundation. More info here.
The public is invited to help grieving families who suffer the loss of an infant by attending the second annual summer fund raiser for The Zoe Foundation.
The family-friendly benefit will be at Lovin Spoons Froyo (Savannah Location) 10 AM-2 PM July 1, 2011. Live music, clown, yogurt and more. A portion of the proceeds from all yogurt sold between those hours will be donated to The Zoe Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization, to continue offering financial and emotional support to families who have endured the loss of a baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth, chromosomal disorders, SIDS, accidents or other causes.
The Zoe Foundation believes that even the smallest life is precious and deserves a proper memorial. Everyone who has experenced a similar loss or knows someone who has is invited to come on July 1 and get connected with The Zoe Foundation.
For more info, contact Kayla B. Johnson at 912-508-1858 or email kayla@zoe-foundation.org. www.zoe-foundation.org
The public is invited to help grieving families who suffer the loss of an infant by attending the second annual summer fund raiser for The Zoe Foundation.
The family-friendly benefit will be at Lovin Spoons Froyo (Savannah Location) 10 AM-2 PM July 1, 2011. Live music, clown, yogurt and more. A portion of the proceeds from all yogurt sold between those hours will be donated to The Zoe Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization, to continue offering financial and emotional support to families who have endured the loss of a baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth, chromosomal disorders, SIDS, accidents or other causes.
The Zoe Foundation believes that even the smallest life is precious and deserves a proper memorial. Everyone who has experenced a similar loss or knows someone who has is invited to come on July 1 and get connected with The Zoe Foundation.
For more info, contact Kayla B. Johnson at 912-508-1858 or email kayla@zoe-foundation.org. www.zoe-foundation.org
Vacation Bible at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 11500 Middleground Road, Savannah, GA 31419
9 AM-Noon July 11-15th
The theme is “Shake It Up Cafe: Where Kids Carry Out God’s Recipe!”.
Contact Coordinator of Religious Education Tracy Jones at (912)925-5316 to register or get more information.
“God’s Big Back Yard” at New Life Church at 16252 Hwy 144 E in Richmond Hill, GA.
31324-5168
(912) 727-3369
Held July 13-15 6:30 pm to 8PM.
“Hometown Nazereth” at RICHMOND HILL UNITED METHODIST, 9050 Ford Ave.
Richmond Hill, Georgia 31324
$10 registration fee per child includes a T-shirt for each child and Souvenir CD per family.
PLEASE REGISTER BY JULY 1ST.
www.rhumc.com
Email: cmc@richmondhillumc.org
Phone: 912-756-2190
Jumpbunch is an International Sports and Fitness program serving children and families throughout the US and India!
JumpBunch of Greater Savannah is currently offering classes in Savannah and Richmond Hill at Children’s Village, PALS, Early Learning, Maggies Morning School, Richmond Hill Montessori, Southern Montessori and many more locations.
FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS July 11 AT 9:30 am
JumpBunch is offering a 10 week session beginning on July 18 – September 26
The class offered will be Monday morning at 9:30 am located at New Life Church at 16252 Hwy 144 E in Richmond Hill, GA. (No class held Monday 5 September)
The cost for the 10 weeks is only $65 (Jumpbunch offers a military discount of 10$ off)
Each week, Jumpbunch offers a cardio workout, muscle resistance training and introduces a new sport activity in a fun, hands-on, non-competitive environment. At this stage, Jumpbunch is building confidence and coordination.
Some of the fun sports Jumpbunch offers are: Lacrosse, Hockey, Football, Soccer, Bowling, Kickball, Cheerleading and parachute games and best of all equipment for each class will be available for each child. No equipment to buy!!
Jumpbunch offers a Mommy and Me class, Toddler and Preschool curriculum.
www.jumpbunch.com
And check Jumpbunch out on Facebook: Jumpbunch of Greater Savannah by clicking here.
If you have any additional questions, please call Coach Jenny at 912-445-0312
Jumpbunch is an International Sports and Fitness program serving children and families throughout the US and India!JumpBunch of Greater Savannah is currently offering classes in Savannah and Richmond Hill at Children’s Village, PALS, Early Learning, Maggies Morning School, Richmond Hill Montessori, Southern Montessori and many more locations.
FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS July 11 AT 9:30 am
JumpBunch is offering a 10 week session beginning on July 18 – September 26
The class offered will be Monday morning at 9:30 am located at New Life Church at 16252 Hwy 144 E in Richmond Hill, GA. (No class held Monday 5 September)
The cost for the 10 weeks is only $65 (we do offer a military discount of 10$ off)
Each week, Jumpbunch offers a cardio workout, muscle resistance training and introduces a new sport activity in a fun, hands-on, non-competitive environment. At this stage, Jumpbunch is building confidence and coordination.
Some of the fun sports Jumpbunch offers are: Lacrosse, Hockey, Football, Soccer, Bowling, Kickball, Cheerleading and parachute games and best of all equipment for each class will be available for each child. No equipment to buy!!
Jumpbunch offers a Mommy and Me class, Toddler and Preschool curriculum.
www.jumpbunch.com
And check Jumpbunch out on Facebook: Jumpbunch of Greater Savannah by clicking here.
If you have any additional questions, please call Coach Jenny at 912-445-0312
Jumpbunch is an International Sports and Fitness program serving children and families throughout the US and India!
JumpBunch of Greater Savannah is currently offering classes in Savannah and Richmond Hill at Children’s Village, PALS, Early Learning, Maggies Morning School, Richmond Hill Montessori, Southern Montessori and many more locations.
FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS July 11 AT 9:30 am
JumpBunch is offering a 10 week session beginning on July 18 – September 26
The class offered will be Monday morning at 9:30 am located at New Life Church at 16252 Hwy 144 E in Richmond Hill, GA. (No class held Monday 5 September)
The cost for the 10 weeks is only $65 (Jumpbunch offers a military discount of 10$ off)
Each week, Jumpbunch offers a cardio workout, muscle resistance training and introduces a new sport activity in a fun, hands-on, non-competitive environment. At this stage, Jumpbunch is building confidence and coordination.
Some of the fun sports Jumpbunch offers are: Lacrosse, Hockey, Football, Soccer, Bowling, Kickball, Cheerleading and parachute games and best of all equipment for each class will be available for each child. No equipment to buy!!
Jumpbunch offers a Mommy and Me class, Toddler and Preschool curriculum.
www.jumpbunch.com
And check Jumpbunch out on Facebook: Jumpbunch of Greater Savannah by clicking here.
If you have any additional questions, please call Coach Jenny at 912-445-0312
Jumpbunch is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
Friends of Oatland, Inc. (FOO) is proud to announce they’ve been selected as a finalist in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program. Now Oatland needs your support! Vote for Oatland (FOO) at www.facebook.com/toyota on June 29th. June 29th is the only day you can vote for Oatland so please put it on your calendar! It’s listed under Friends of Oatland Island.
Oatland relies on vehicles on a daily basis in every department – Animal Care delivers food and bedding, Education transports teaching supplies, Guest Services transports landscaping tools and plants, and Operations hauls construction materials. A new truck from Toyota would assist us in carrying out our mission – to educate and connect visitors with the natural world. Additionally, a new vehicle is needed as part of our hurricane evacuation plan.
FALL SOCCER – 2011
Savannah Celtic FC is Savannah’s #1 Rated Youth Soccer Program. Click here for register for fall.
Installment Payment Plan: Savannah Celtic has extended a payment plan if you are interested in your child playing soccer this fall. The fee is the same low rate as always, but now Savannah Celtic now allows you to extend it in 4 payments over the summer and into the fall.
More info here.
Savannah Celtic is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
Make plans to attend Girls Night In on Tues. June 28 at Bouncing Angels Inflatable Kids Gym.
All types of goodies that a mom wants in one place – jewelry, make-up, skin-care, purses, totes, candles. You can even make money while you shop! Have any ugly, broken gold or sterling silver laying around? Bring it with you and have it bought from you on the spot. If you have not attended a gold party you are missing out! One of the organizers of this event had three tiny gold items and sold them for $130 over a year ago. And the price of gold has gone up now. So sell your old gold while you shop.
Bouncing Angels will have Mary Kay, Stella and Dot, Thirty-One, Scentsy and MORE!!!
Bring your friends, come relax and get pampered. 5-7 PM Tues. June. 28.
Bouncing Angels, www.bouncing-angels.com (912) 691-8797, email info@bouncing-angels.com
Fort Pulaski will waive entrance fees on June 21, 2011.
Fort Pulaski National Monument Summer Hours: (Memorial Day – mid-August)
• Visitor Center open 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM
• Fort open 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Bridge gate closes by 7:00 PM
From I- 95, take exit for I-16 about 15 miles west of Savannah. From I-16, take U.S. Highway 80 East. Follow signs for Fort Pulaski, Tybee Island and beaches. Fort Pulaski National Monument entrance is approximately 15 miles east of Savannah. http://www.nps.gov/fopu/index.htm
For more local free or discounted summer activities, visit the SouthernMamas.com 2011 Deals and Freebies page by clicking here.
Get ready to make some money off your children’s boutique brand clothing and save money stocking up on designer fall children’s clothes at bargain prices.
The favorite upscale seasonal children’s consignment sale – Coastal Kids Market – is gearing up for the Fall 2011 Sale set for Aug. 25-27.
Consignor registration is now open. Check out the Coastal Kids Market Web site here for consignor registration info.
Coastal Kids Market has several new sponsor opportunities available this season. Click here for a complete listing on the advertising page of the Coastal Kids Market Website. Any interested vendors or sponsors can contact Coastal Kids Market for more information. Click here to contact Coastal Kids Market. Stay connected and get updates about this popular sale by liking Coastal Kids Market on Facebook here.
Coastal Kids Market FALL 2011 SALE DATES
Thurs. Aug. 25, 2011, CHARITY HOUR: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (See details below)
Open to Public: 6– 8 pm
Fri. Aug. 26, 2011, 9 am – 5 pm
Sat., Aug. 27, 2011, 9 am – 12 pm
**Select items will be half price on Saturday
Coastal Kids Market, The Shops at Godley Station ~ Pooler Parkway, 107 Grand Central Blvd. Suite 202 (formerly Moonlight Mattress), www.coastalkidsmarket.com Coastal Kids Market is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
UPDATE: WINNERS ARE:
Jen Becker and JT Woelber!!
This week, two SouthernMamas.com readers will each win Scholastic Storybook Treasures DVD sets.
One winner will receive “Good Night Gorilla and more Wacky Animal Adventures” (16 stories about creatures, $24.95) and the DVD “The Scrambled States of America and More Stories” by Laurie Keller.
A second winner will receive “I’m Dirty & I Stink: The Kate and Jim McMullan Collection” (12 action-packed stories, $19.95) and the DVD “The Scrambled States of America and More Stories” by Laurie Keller.
To enter to win, visit the SouthernMamas.com Facebook page by clicking here. “Like” the page if you haven’t already. Then answer this question on our wall “What do you love most about summer?” Not into Facebook? Then just enter to win by commenting below this post. (Click on comments) Deadline to enter is midnight Sat. June 25. We’ll pick a winner Sun. June 26 and announce it here!
SouthernMamas.com readers receive a 15 percent discount at checkout, through July 15th, by entering this code: NEWKIDEO10 at checkout. Start shopping here.
Good Night Gorilla and More Wacky Animal Adventures (to be released June 28, $24.95)
From the wacky animal adventure “Good Night Gorilla”, to the classic family favorite “Danny and the Dinosaur” and the hilarious tale of “The Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate the Wash”, kids and parents alike will delight watching their favorite books spring to life with GOOD NIGHT GORILLA…AND MORE WACKY ANIMAL ADVENTURES. Within this new three-DVD set featuring many refreshed children’s classics are sixteen amazing animal tales, friendly monster stories and hilarious creature capers featuring celebrity narration by Anthony Edwards, Mary Beth Hurt, Elle Fanning, Lynn Whitfield and many others! Details here.
I’m Dirty & I Stink: the Kate and Jim McMullan Collection (to be released June 28, $19.95)
This action-packed DVD set includes the two title stories by best-selling authors Kate and Jim McMullan, plus ten more terrific tales about trucks and trash and boats and bikes. From the smelly story of a garbage truck in I Stink! to the classic family favorite Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel and the grimy gut-buster I’m Dirty!, favorite picture books spring to life. The stories feature celebrity narration by Andy Richter, Forest Whitaker, Steve Buscemi and others. The featured stories include: I’m Dirty!; Burt Dow: Deep-Water Man; The Paperboy; Stars! Stars! Stars!
Fletcher and the Falling Leaves; Johnny Appleseed; I Stink!; Trashy Town; Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
The Remarkable Riderless Runaway Tricycle; The Beast of Monsieur Racine; Arnie the Doughnut. Details here
The Scrambled States of America and More Stories by Laurie Keller, (released May 25, $14.95)
One day, Kansas wakes up grumpy and announces to his kindly neighbor Nebraska that life is dull and changes must be made Nebraska, sick of hearing North Dakota and South Dakota bicker all the time, agrees to help organize a party for all the states. When, at the party, they all decide to switch places to see a new part of the country, what will happen to “The Scrambled States of America?” Best-selling author/illustrator Laurie Keller’s auspicious debut has become a contemporary classic, providing the most enjoyable and engaging means of learning the 50 states ever .
The DVD features more than an hour of carefully animated stories by Laurie Keller including The Scrambled States of America Talent Show, Do Unto Otters and Open Wide: Tooth School Inside. Details here.
Georgia Theatre Co. 2011 Summer Kid Show Series at Pooler Stadium Cinemas
10 AM Tues & Thurs. June 14-Aug. 4
$1 Movies
Doors open at 9:15 AM
Films are subject to change. For more info, call 912.330.0012
www.GeorgiaTheatreCompany.com
July 19 & July 21
Shrek Forever After (PG)
The Karate Kid (PG)
Georgia Theatre Co. 2011 Summer Kid Show Series at Pooler Stadium Cinemas
10 AM Tues & Thurs. June 14-Aug. 4
$1 Movies
Doors open at 9:15 AM
Films are subject to change. For more info, call 912.330.0012
www.GeorgiaTheatreCompany.com
Aug. 2 & Aug. 4
MegaMind (PG)
Diary of Wimpy Kid (PG)
For more local free or discounted children’s activities happening this summer, click here.
All moms need a little pampering and fun every now and then.
Which is why you need to make plans to attend Girls Night In on Tues. June 28 at Bouncing Angels Inflatable Kids Gym.
All types of goodies that a mom wants in one place – jewelry, make-up, skin-care, purses, totes, candles. You can even make money while you shop! Have any ugly, broken gold or sterling silver laying around? Bring it with you and have it bought from you on the spot. If you have not attended a gold party you are missing out! One of the organizers of this event had three tiny gold items and sold them for $130 over a year ago. And the price of gold has gone up now. So sell your old gold while you shop.
Bouncing Angels will have Mary Kay, Stella and Dot, Thirty-One, Scentsy and MORE!!!
Bring your friends, come relax and get pampered. 5-7 PM Tues. June. 28.
Bouncing Angels, Victory Drive Shopping Plaza, 2123 East Victory Drive Shopping Plaza, Savannah, 31404, www.bouncing-angels.com (912) 691-8797, email info@bouncing-angels.com
TWO Toddler Tuesdays timeslots each week. Same topic and activities for each one. One program will be at 10-10:45 AM and the second at 11-11:45 AM. Gates open at 9:45 AM. Preregistration is required. Register via phone at 912.395.1500 or 912.395.1517 or sign up at Oatland’s gift shop. REGISTER BY NOON MONDAY. Limit of 20 toddlers per program, so sign up early. $3 program fee per child and adults free! Cash or checks only. Included in the program fee is entrance to Oatland including the opportunity to walk the trails or visit the Barnyard after the program. Toddler Tuesday is now held in its own spanking new classroom in the newly renovated main Oatland Island building. Theme for June 28: Z is for Zookeeper. Join the group as they play zookeeper to celebrate national zoo month. More info here.
The award-winning childrens’ book author/illustrator (including titles like “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus”) stops in Savannah. Mo Willems will be signing copies of his new books, “Hurray for Amanda and Her Alligator!” and “Should I Share My Ice Cream?” Free and open to the public