Summer teen nights include boxed dinner, art supplies @ SCAD MOA

SCAD Museum of Art invites teens to special teen workshops this summer @ 4-6PM Thursdays in June and late July 2022.

Admission to the workshop is $10 each. All skill levels welcome. Materials are supplied. Boxed dinner provided.

To sign up, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu.

Upcoming summer teen workshops @ SCAD MOA include:

Thurs. June 16 2022: Design experimental furniture with unusual materials. Discover the dexterous materiality of Sang Hoon Kim’s works in his SCAD MOA exhibition Soft Spot. Following a gallery tour and discussion of the artist’s alternative use of an unlikely material, create your own furniture works using — surprise! — newspaper and tape. Learn more here.

Thurs. June 23 2022: Chill and thrill at color theory. Tour Katharina Grosse’s exhibition Chill Seeping and discuss the many ways of looking at the work. Then experiment with an alternative dyeing method to create unique color field studies. Learn more here.

Thurs. July 21 2022: Explore Patrick Dougherty’s immersive, site-specific sculpture made of tree saplings. Then design your own whimsical creation to enliven our human desire to dream and imagine. Get immersed in land art. Learn more here.

Thurs. July 28 2022: Explore Southern history and vernacular. Watch A Thousand Miles and Counting, a SCAD-produced documentary exploring William and Ellen Craft’s historic journey to freedom. Then discover the revolutionary work of artist Beverly Buchanan, whose experimental “shack” structures explore the relationship between memory — personal, historical, or geographical — and place. Afterward, work with varied and uncommon materials to build your own model dwelling. Learn more here.

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Discounts @ High Cotton Kids Consignment, Savannah

Happy 30% Discount Wednesday @ High Cotton Kids consignment, 2164 E Victory Dr., Savannah.

All items marked “discount yes” will be an additional 30% off today and tomorrow, Wed. June 22 & Thurs. June 23 2022, 10AM-4PM.

High Cotton Kids is adding hundreds of both new & discounted inventory daily. High Cotton Kids will be closed Fri June 24 & Sat. June 25, so make sure to shop early for the best selection.

Come see why High Cotton Kids was voted Connect Savannah’s Best Consignment Store for 2022!

High Cotton Kids, 2164 E. Victory Drive, Savannah

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Clay Camps for Kids @ Clayer & Co. in Savannah

Sign up your budding potter for a week of clay this summer.

Clayer & Co. — a full service pottery studio in Savannah — is offering the following kids’ clay camps for Summer 2022. These weekly sessions are 9AM-1PM Mon-Fri:

Super summer clay camp for ages 8-12. Starts June 27

Super summer clay camp for ages 8-12. Starts July 11

Your child will clay the day away and use their imaginations to make funky and functional fun! Friday after class, grown-ups are invited in to see the weeks treasures and take a spin at the potters wheel. There will also be a special bonus day with a guest artist teaching their trade.

BOOK ONLINE HERE.

415 Bonaventure Road, (Around back), Savannah, GA 31404

clair@clayerco.com

Tel: (912) 274-2288 

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High Cotton Kids’ Summer Sale-a-Bration in Savannah continues this week with an extra 20% off all discounted items.

Shop Weds-Sat. 10AM-4PM daily.

High Cotton Kids has hundreds of new items arriving daily. Everything you need for summer camps, vacations, summer reading lists, outdoor play, rainy day entertainment , beach trips and pool days!

Come see why High Cotton Kids was voted Connect Savannah’s Best Consignment Store for 2022!

High Cotton Kids, 2164 E. Victory Drive, Savannah

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Tips men should discuss with their health provider

Because June is Men’s Health Month, SouthCoast Health shares tips and body changes men should discuss with their health care providers for each decade of their lives here.

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Hilton Head Jazz Camps 2022

The Junior Jazz Foundation would like to announce that they still have space available in all three of their summer jazz programs including the following:

Hilton Head Jazz Clinic (recommended ages 10-14, tuition $229):  A 3-hour daily jazz clinic with college jazz camp alumni and upcoming faculty (June 20-24, 1pm-4pm), all-day music trip to Savannah on June 22, and finale performance on June 24.  Our seventh annual jazz clinic is a combination of private lessons, small combos, with instruction in theory/improv geared towards beginning students beginning their journey into jazz and improvisation.  Only one year of playing experience is required for this clinic.  Please note that the registration fee is separate from tuition.  This clinic also includes an all-day music trip to Savannah on Wednesday, June 22 with lunch provided.  A final clinic performance will be held in the HHCA Performing Arts Center on Friday, June 24th at 5pm.  No audition is required.   Register for the Hilton Head Jazz Clinic @ hhjazzclinic.eventbrite.com today to save your spot!

Hilton Head Jazz Guitar Institute (recommended ages 14-18, tuition $229):  A 3-hour daily jazz guitar clinic for intermediate to advanced high school guitarists (June 20-24, 1pm-4pm) with jazz camp alumni Dallas McCorkindale, music trip to Savannah, and finale performance on June 24.  This new program is offered as a way for guitarists to have a grasp on how to play jazz in a non-competitive setting.  At least two to three years of playing experience is a pre-requisite for the jazz guitar institute.  This program is a highly recommended for any guitarists who also plan on attending the Hilton Head Jazz Camp.  Also included is an all-day music trip to Savannah on Wednesday, June 22nd with lunch provided.  Please note that the registration fee is separate from tuition. A final joint performance with the jazz clinic students will be held in the HHCA Performing Arts Center on Friday, June 24th at 5pm.  No audition is required. 

Hilton Head Jazz Camp (recommended ages 14-20, tuition $449):  A full day camp with 18 full-time professional faculty from across the country (July 11-16, 9am-4pm) concluding with a camp recital and finale performance.  With a combination of large big bands, small combos, theory, improv, elective courses, masterclasses and performances, this premier jazz camp is geared towards intermediate to advanced middle and high school students.  With an additional vocal jazz and strings program, we offer something for every music student!  Tuition also includes a daily chef-prepared lunch & all daytime activities, masterclasses, and 2 complimentary tickets to the finale performance on July 16th at 2pm.   Students should have had 3+ years of playing experience, but no audition is required for entry into the camp.  Placement auditions will be held prior to camp to determine the appropriate ensemble for our students.  Overnight accommodations discounts and scholarships are available on a limited basis.  Register for the Hilton Head Jazz Camp @ hhjazzcamp.eventbrite.com today to save your spot!

Find out more information for any of our summer programs @ hhjazzcamp.com!

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Disney Classics during Summer 2022 @ Lucas Theatre in Savannah

A beloved Lucas Theatre tradition returns this summer: classic Disney films.

Share the magic of the big screen with the next generation at these Sunday matinee screenings of classic Disney films featuring themed giveaways, special guests, and other surprises @ Lucas Theatre in Savannah. .

Tickets are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military; $8 general admission; and FREE for children 12 and younger.

Here’s the Summer 2022 schedule:

Mary Poppins, 3PM Sun. July 24. Purchase tickets online here.

Aladdin, 3PM Sun. Aug. 7. Purchase tickets online here.

Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401

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My First Movie certificates

Disney Summer Classics are the perfect way to introduce little ones to the magic of the movies and we think that’s something worth celebrating. So any child having their first in-theater experience at the Lucas Theatre will receive special recognition and go home with keepsakes remembering their special day.

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Kids Art Camp, Savannah, July 11-15 2022, 9AM-Noon, for ages 6-10

The Art Bus is having a 5-day Kids Art Camp for elementary aged kids.

Campers will explore different mediums and have opportunities to create and explore!

Cost for the week: $165. All supplies provided.

Kids Art Camp, July 11-15, 9AM-Noon @ LifeBridge Church, 1821 E. Montgomery Crossroad

Register via email to theartbusga@gmail.com or register online here.

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Kids Art Camp, Savannah, June 27-29, 9AM-Noon for ages 3-5

The Art Bus will host Preschool Art Camps this summer.

Preschool Camp will be June 27-29, 9AM-Noon for preschool kiddos.

This is a 3 day camp and cost is $100.

Preschool Kids Art Camp, June 27-29, 9AM-Noon @ LifeBridge Church, 1821 E. Montgomery Crossroads

Register via email to theartbusga@gmail.com or online here.

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Friday Night Lights Football Camp 22 @ Calvary Day School, Savannah

COMBINE, SKILL INSTRUCTION, AND FUN!
Spend a night under the lights with current and former Cavaliers and showcase your skills!

Friday, July 15 
Check in: 5:30- 6:55PM
Camp: 7-9PM
$10 registration fee (includes a T-shirt for each camper)

Open to all rising 3rd-8th graders. (Participants do not need to be Calvary students. Open to all)

Register here.

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Toddler Tuesdays nature program @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah

Toddler Tuesday is a program for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of Oatland’s animals, or a relevant nature theme. The program  includes: singing, fingerplay, a story, an encounter with one of our animals, and a take-home craft.

Sessions are offered twice on Tuesdays from 10-10:30AM & 11-11:30AM and registration is required. There are a limited number of spaces so reserve early!

Toddler Tuesday Admission Rates

FOO Member:  Adult – Free with Membership ID

                                                                                   Child – $5

                                                           Non-Member:  Adult – $5

                                                                                    Child – $5

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Registration is made online, but the program fees will be paid at the front booth on the day of, and not in advance, so please, if you know you won’t make your reservation, please call and cancel so organizers can open the space for someone on the waitlist.

Register online here.

Questions about the program? Call 912-395-1517, or email michelle.kelly@sccpss.com

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Things to do with toddlers in Savannah: Tiny Tots Playtime @ Summit Gymnastics

Tiny Tots Playtime @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah will be offered on certain days during Summer 2022: June 14; July 5; July 19; Aug. 2; Aug. 16.

Tiny Tots is for children ages 5 & younger & their caregivers.

Kids can enjoy trampoline, foam in-ground pit, bars, balance beams & more.

Tiny Tots Playtime
9:30-11AM June 14; July 5; July 19; Aug. 2; Aug. 16 2022
Call ahead to confirm: 912.921.1034
$5 per child (Cash only)
For ages 5 & younger

Questions? Email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com

Summit Gymnastics, 74 W Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah, 31406, (912) 921-1034

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Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tours & Art Activity @ Telfair Museum Jepson Center, June 16

Start your day with art with Telfair Museums’ new and combined programs @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah.

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.

Explore this year’s PULSE exhibitions and explore technology in art with LED throwies and floaties.

Come play and learn.

Thurs. June 16 2022 Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tours & Art Activity, 10:30-11:30AM

$5 per child
Adults: members free | non-members $12

Register online here.

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Summer 2022 Art Start Dates & Themes

June 16 | PULSE Technology in Art LED Throwies and Floaties!

July 21 | BLOW UP Balloon Art!

August 18 | William O. Golding Making Flags

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This Georgia-native is embarrassed to admit I’ve overlooked Michigan as a vacation spot my whole life.

Until now.

We just got back from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Mackinac Island as well as Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula (also called the mitten’s little finger). I loved all three areas. But the Leelanau Peninsula wins in terms of utmost beauty.

Turns out: fresh coast, best coast.

Here’s what we did in Michigan and recommend:

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Upper Peninsula

Pictured Rocks Cruises Spray Falls Cruise on Lake Superior to see Pictured Rock National Seashore

Junior Ranger packet from @ Munising Falls Visitor Center and hit Sand Point Marsh Trail across from Sand Point Beach.

Hike Grand Sable Dunes Trail to access Grand Sable Dunes on Lake Superior.

Hike Log Slide Overlook Trail for views of Lake Superior, the Grand Sable Dunes, and Au Sable Lighthouse.

Hike Beaver Basin Wilderness Loop to look (unsuccessfully) for beavers.

Ride the self-guided observation raft in Michigan’s largest freshwater spring, Kitch-iti-kipi (which means “big cold water”) in Palms Book State Park.

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Mackinac Island

Ride Star Line Mackinac Island Hydro-Jet Ferry from St. Ignace to Mackinac Island. Catch one of the few rides that goes under the “Mighty Mac” Mackinac Bridge –  the longest suspension bridge in the Western Hemisphere – en route to the island.

Rent basketed-bikes from Mackinac Cycle on Main Street on Mackinac Island and do the self-guided attractions tour to see Arch Rock, Skull Cave, Fort Mackinac, Grand Hotel.

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Leelanau Peninsula

If you, like me, have long wanted to stay in a yurt, you will love the magical yurt we stayed in on storybook-like Spruce Hill Farm in Maple City. It’s like a woodsy pantheon complete with windowed dome and loft. The farm includes an equally magical horse named Chief, pigs, goats, chickens and ducks plus miles of trails through meadows and handknit-sweatered-trees.

Outdoor dinner @ The Little Fleet in Traverse City

Spend as much time as possible @ Sleeping Bear Dunes National Seashore including The Dune Climb from the base of the dunes to beautiful blue Lake Michigan in Glen Arbor.

Junior Ranger packet from Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire.

Hike Empire Bluff Dune Trail in Empire for steep bluff views of dunes and Lake Michigan.

Outdoor dinner and maybe watch curling @ Broomstack in Maple City.

Hike Pyramid Point Trailhead in Maple City for an expansive northern view of dunes and Lake Michigan

Outdoor lunch @ Hop Lot Brewing Co in Suttons Bay with s’mores by a bonfire and cornhole

Cherry pit spitting contest outside @ Cherry Republic in adorable town of Glen Arbor.

Pizza to go from Pegtown Station in Maple City.
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Sidenote: We spent too short of time in the oh-so-retro Sagatuck along Lake Michigan and would love to return.

Performing Arts Summer Camp for rising 8th-12th graders, Savannah

On the stage and in the air! The Savannah Cultural Arts Center’s performing art camp for rising 8^th-12^th graders will take campers to new heights July 5-8^th 2022.

Teen actors will spend the week exploring all things theatre, developing skills in improv, script writing, stage production, choreography, and creative movement including an introduction to the aerial arts. The week will end with a mini showcase for friends and family.

This is a 4-day camp following the Fourth of July holiday. $120 ($80 City of Savannah resident rate).

Learn more and register online here.

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Pin Point Heritage Museum will host a 10^th Birthday celebration on Sat. June 25 2022.

Programming on Saturday will include presentations and activities from The Pin Point Betterment Society, Savannah African Art Museum, Ossabaw Island Foundation, and Pin Point Heritage Museum’s Legacy Education Specialists. Each partner will speak about their connection with the Pin Point community and the Gullah/Geechee culture.

Staff and attendees will celebrate with birthday treats at 1PM.

Pin Point Heritage Museum is at 9924 Pin Point Ave., Savannah, on the scenic Moon River.

Bethesda Academy in Savannah is hiring.

Bethesda — located at 9520 Ferguson Ave, Savannah, GA 31406 — is an all-boys private school. The school is hiring for the following positions:

Job Details: Paraprofessional Education Assistant, Full Time
Job Description: Bethesda is currently looking for one paraprofessional. The paraprofessional will work under the supervision of the Learning Specialist. The position entails working directly with students and teachers to aid in teaching and learning. 
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off Dental Insurance 401(K) Vision Insurance Paid Family and Medical Leave Employee Meals
Contact: karleen.brown@bethesdaacademy.org 912-351-2055

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Job Details: High School Science Teacher, Full Time
Job Description: Bethesda is currently looking for two science teachers. Teaching secondary science classes in high school. A combination of GA core science classes and STEAM electives.
Why Bethesda? Pay is competitive! Save more for retirement than TRS! FULL benefits. Teachers do not pay for breakfast and lunch (and it’s yummy!) No red tape. $1,000 debit card to spend in your classroom at your discretion. Another budget for additional classroom expenses.

Benefits: Medical Insurance Paid Time Off Dental Insurance 401(K) Vision Insurance Paid Family and Medical Leave Employee Meals
Contact: karleen.brown@bethesdaacademy.org 912-351-2055

About Bethesda Academy

An all-boys private school located in Savannah. Since 1740, Bethesda Academy has fostered faith, academics and leadership. Learn more here.

Bethesda Academy
9520 Ferguson Ave.
Savannah, GA 31406

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Full Day & Half Day Summer Camps for Middle School Students @ Advanced Academics

Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler has extended their middle grades program to include half day mornings for homeschoolers and full day for all subjects. 

Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler is offering a $25 discount on their weekly summer day camps for kids, tweens and teens. Use the promo code summercamp when registering for get the $25 discount.

Choose from fun learning themes, summer school, and SAT prep workshops. 

Class size is limited for a great experience. 

Shorter, smaller camps for busy families that want a fun, learning experience.

Register today here.

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FREE Waterpalooza @ all Compassion Christian campuses, Savannah, June 25 2022

Make a splash at this year’s Waterpalooza 1-4PM Sat. June 25 2022 @ all Compassion Christian campuses throughout the Savannah area.

For kids and adults of all ages.

Waterpalooza is a free family event that will be hosted across all campuses with waterslides and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Register online here.

Ocean-themed musical playdate for ages 0-7 with their caregivers.

Join Kindermusik with 88 Keys in Savannah on Saturday, June 18 2022 at 11AM for a pretend musical trip to the beach, where we’ll see dolphins, crabs, beach balls and more! Each child will take home an instrument and a coupon for future classes.

Spaces are limited – enroll today  at kindermusikwith88keys.com.  .  

Kindermusik also offers weekly classes for ages 0-7.  Mornings and afternoons available, M-W. Text “free trial” to 912-432-5885. 

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends. 

Learn more here.

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Juneteenth Free Family Day @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, 1-4PM Sat. June 18

Juneteenth Family Day at the Jepson Center returns with a libation ceremony, drumming and an appearance by the African Spirit at 1PM.

Artist demonstrations include Gullah/Geechee basket making by Gregory Grant and dollmaking by artist Theresa Martin. Storytelling by Jamal Toure, an African dance performance by Kwanzaa Collective 365, and a rousing musical performance by the Bailey Sounding Angels of Joy from the United House of Prayer will continue through 3PM in the Jepson Center’s Neises Auditorium.

Learn more here.

Juneteenth June 18 at the Jepson Center Schedule:

1:00-4:00pm:       Artist demonstrations and family art making activities

1:00pm                Libation Ceremony outdoors at Jepson Center entrance

1:30pm                Storytelling by Jamal Toure

1:45pm                African dance by Kwanzaa Collective 365

2:15pm                Musical performance by the Bailey Sounding Angels of Joy from the United House of Prayer

3:00pm                Curator’s tour of The Art of William O. Golding exhibition

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SouthCoast Health Guide to a Fun & Healthy Summer 2022

SouthCoast Health Family Medicine physician Dr. Troy Murphy (pictured) shares eight quick tips for a healthy and safe summer here.

To ensure you and your family stay on a healthy track this summer, Murphy focuses on four key areas to keep in mind: skin protection; water safety; healthy summer diet; safety while traveling. Read more here.

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There are still spaces left in Kindermusik Savannah’s monthly musical playdate Sat. June 18 @ 11AM (the 10AM filled and a new class was added).

Come with your 0-7 year old to enjoy movement, singing, instruments, books and more!  Spaces are limited – enroll today at kindermusikwith88keys.com.  

New Wednesday class, too

Kindermusik is also adding a brand new weekly class starting in July:  Wednesdays at 11am, open for children ages 0-7!  Enrollment opens this week!  Text “NEW CLASS” 912-432-5885 to reserve your child a space.  

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends. 

Learn more here.

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