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 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 *The Sandbox Children’s Museum *Public restrooms
Lowcountry Celebration Park 94 Pope Ave. Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Since 2015 Latch has worked closely with Savannah-area families, physicians, and other health and wellness practitioners. They strive to provide information regarding infant feeding behavior and the principles of milk supply, along with safe bottle and formula feeding practices.
The goal of Latch is to address the confusion that often surrounds infant feeding so that you can meet your feeding goals, enjoy your early months of parenthood, and nourish your baby.
Whether you are exclusively breast breeding, bottle feeding, or a combination of both – the IBCLCs at Latch are here to help, from the early days and throughout your journey.
*Located on the north end of Tybee Island in the National Historic Fort Screven District next to the Guard House at the intersection of Campbell Road on Van Horn Street. The park is a five to ten minute walk to the beach.
*Rubber, padded surface in the playground area.
*Shade covers over part of the playground.
*Near small Frisbee golf course, bike/walk paths, picnic tables.
Free to members and non-members with museum admission, 10AM-2PM weekends
Weekend Family Drop-In Studio is a time to unleash your creativity. Join Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in the studios every Saturday and Sunday between 10AM and 2PM for artmaking projects for all ages.
During Family Drop-In Studio, work at your own pace and comfort level through an array of creative mediums such as watercolors, collage, calligraphy, origami, coloring books and much more.
Each month features a special project designed to connect with an exhibition at the museum. A studio assistant is on hand to answer questions and assist guests.
Drop-In Studio is perfect for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Enjoy free weekends @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center & Telfair Academy for locals through August 28 2022. Counties included: Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, and Liberty (Georgia), and Beaufort and Jasper (South Carolina) *excludes Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
Please Note: Joe’s at the Jepson will be closed Thursday, 8/11 through Sunday, 8/21. The café will re-open on Monday, August 22 2022. Please Note: The Telfair Academy will be closed from 8/22-8/26. The Academy will resume operations on Saturday, 8/27.
A fun free activity to do with young kids is catch the FREE Savannah Belles ferry that runs multiple times a day across the Savannah River between River Street and Hutchinson Island.
We typically catch it at City Hall Landing on River Street. Park along Bay Street and take the outside elevator that’s between Savannah City Hall and the Hyatt Regency. There’s a glass window in the elevator with views of Savannah River.
You can take it across the river to the Trade Center and Westin Hotel, maybe walk around the Westin, go to the Midnight Sun Cafe (open during morning hours) or pack snacks to have on the lawn benches outside the Westin.
Or you can take the ferry to Waving Girl Landing by the Marriott on the same side of the river as City Hall Landing.
The Savannah Belles ferry operates daily year round except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Days.
Cannon Firings & Fort Talk @ Fort Pulaski National Monument
Fort Pulaski National Monument just outside Savannah on the way to Tybee Island has Saturday weekly cannon firings @ 11AM, 1PM and 3PM.
Park staff and volunteers in living history attire conduct a program that concludes with the firing of reproduction cannons. Come learn how Civil War cannons were fired – and why it matters.
Cannon demonstrations last about twenty minutes, with time afterward for visitor questions.
We know that learning to play golf can be an overwhelming and frustrating experience if you don’t have a clear plan!
That is why the A-SWING Junior Golf Academy in Savannah provides kids with the most effective developmental programs and technology to learn to play golf, even if you as a parent don’t play.
Give your child a gift that will last a lifetime by enrolling today. Visit www.MyJuniorGolfer.com or call Coach Paul at 912-655-9119 for more information.
The A-SWING Academy provides your child the only Certified PGA professional instruction and a developmental curriculum. The A-SWING Academy curriculum allows your child to learn and improve at their pace. And each week, the kids will have a “Character Word” and a “Legend of the Game” to learn about, which will tie into that week’s instruction.
Golf provides your child the skills to play a sport that will last a lifetime, while also developing their character in areas of honesty, integrity and perseverance. Class sizes are limited to 8 kids so your child will receive a lot of individualized attention.
Visit www.MyJuniorGolfer.com to learn more or register or call Coach Paul at 912-655-9119 to ask for guidance.
FREE Intro Junior Golf Class for ages 8-12, Sat. Aug. 13 or Sat. Aug. 20 2022, 9-10:30AM. Register online here.
FREE Intro Junior Golf Class for ages 5-7, Sat Aug. 13 or Sat. Aug. 20 2022, 10:30AM-Noon. Register online here.
Fall Semester of clinics start the week of Aug. 23 2022. Classes for ages 8-12 & for ages 5-7. Find class dates that work for your schedule & register online here.
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The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire is happy to offer FREE speech/language screenings to children 1-6 years old. These screenings can be completed at either of our convenient office locations or at your child’s daycare or private preschool. Screenings only take ~5 minutes to complete. Scores will be pass/fail, and the results will give a brief look at the child’s speech/language development.
School-wide free speech/language screenings
Hello school directors! Would you like to offer your students a FREE speech/language screening this year?
The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire is happy to offer this service school-wide at the beginning of the school year, allowing plenty of time to see progress this year.
Please contact The Speech Clinic for more information- 912 712 3999
***CURRENTLY NO WAITLIST***
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Once you’re enrolled, you’ll be able to easily book your appointments online. Register today online here.
Dr. Alexander’s concierge pediatrics practice accepts traditional insurance with a small monthly membership fee. By keeping a limited number of patients in the practice, Dr. Alexander can give your family the time and attention they deserve. This Concierge Pediatric Clinic serves all of Savannah and surrounding areas.
Coastal Care Partners, 4B Skidaway Village Walk, Savannah, GA 31411, 912.598.6312
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Summit Gymnastics in Savannah offers birthday party options that include rental of full gym and use of all equipment including the pit, monkey bars, trampoline, the upstairs party room as well as two coaches to overlook the play time. Cost $225 for 1-15 children then $15 per additional child up to 20.
Create magical mornings of art and dance for ages 2 to 12 at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. From movement classes and ballet to mixed media art, there’s a little something for every young mind.
Parent/Child Movement (Ages 2-3 years) – Tuesdays 9:15-10AM
Pre-Ballet (Ages 4-5 years)- Tuesdays 10:30-11AM
Homeschool Art (Ages 6-12)- Tuesdays 11AM-12PM
Youth Intro to Ballet (Ages 6-8 years)- Wednesdays 9:15-10AM
The goal of Coastal Youth Choirs/Savannah Children’s Choir, Inc. is to unite children and youth ages 5-18 in greater Savannah and the Lowcountry through song.
Rehearsals begin the week of Aug. 15 2022. Open to students ages 5-18.
Questions? Call 704-965-3445 or email info@savannahchoir.org.
About Coastal Youth Choirs/Savannah Children’s Choir, Inc.
Savannah Children’s Choir, now Coastal Youth Choirs, has developed a reputation for excellence in the city, county, and beyond. In addition to tours in the United States, the Premier Choir has performed in England, Ireland, and France and has also appeared on television in South Korea. The singers have experienced artist residencies with world-renowned singers and clinicians.
After sixteen years, this nonprofit’s mission remains the same – to unite, mentor, and transform the children and youth of greater Savannah and the Low Country into responsible, creative, and confident leaders through excellence in choral performance and music education.
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At these appointments counselor will typically discuss the basics of breastfeed, the importance of staying on a regular schedule to maintain a supply of breast milk, and give guidance on positioning, latching techniques, and ways to increase comfort for the mother.
“We have seen many new mothers on the verge of giving up breastfeeding,” said SouthCoast Health lactation specialist Alisha Bennett (pictured). “ But with the support of our breastfeeding specialists at SouthCoast Health, we are able to help the majority of these women successfully overcome the hurdles that come with breastfeeding.”
If you are a new mom looking for support or guidance on this issue, call SouthCoast Health at 912-691-3600 or request an appointment here.
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Telfair offers this back-to-school family event with inflatable fun and art activities based on the museum’s exhibition ‘Blow Up: Inflatable Contemporary Art!’
The event from 1-5PM will include balloon sculpture demonstrations and inflatable inflatable games, art making projects, a family tour of ‘Blow Up,’ and more.
Still room left for your 0-7 year old in Kindermusik Savannah’s brand new evening Kindermusik class: Little Stars!
The class meets Mondays at 6:30PM to accommodate families’ busy schedules. Round off your day with some together time, watching your child blossom through the power of music!
Think free access to Georgia State Parks for a year – a year’s worth of access to mountains, hiking, leaf peeping, swimming, lakes, beaches, trails, biking, waterfalls, exploring, sight-seeing, rivers and more.
Winners will also each receive a Friends of Georgia State Park backpack and waterbottle.
To enter to win, visit this giveaway post on our SouthernMamas.com Facebook page. Comment on the FB giveway post, telling us what you are most looking forward to doing outdoors this Fall 2022. Entry will be open until Aug. 11 2022. Then we’ll pick two names at random and announce the winners.
Thanks Friends of Georgia State Parks for giving our readers this special late summer/fall discount!
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LateSummer State Park Events @ Nearby Parks
Wormsloe Historic Site, Savannah
Aug. 27 2022: Tools & skills that built a colony, 10AM-4PM. What did those first colonists do to survive when they arrived in 1733? Find out if you have what it took to build a colony. See craft demonstrations such as blacksmithing, spinning, cooking, and more. $2 – $10. 912-353-3023.
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Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah
Aug. 12 2022: Campfire Night, 6-7PM. Gather round the campfire with us and unwind. We will have free marshmallows and sticks to toast them. Meet at the firepit behind the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
Sat. Aug. 20 2022: Archery. 9-10AM, 10:30-11:30AM, 2:30-3:30PM. Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on our archery range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment will be provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. Please call the Visitors Center to sign up. Please arrive 10 minutes ahead to go to the Visitors Center first. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
Sat.Aug. 27 2022: Sand Art. 2-3PM. Make summertime-themed pictures using sand and glue. This will be fun for both children and those that are kids at heart. Materials will be provided. Location: Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill
Sun. Aug. 28 2022: Shrimping class, 3-5PM. Limited space available, please RSVP. Have you ever wanted to learn how to shrimp? Learn the basics of how to throw a cast net. Short shuttle by boat to a sand bar across river so you can spread out and practice or casting skills. Must have own cast net! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
Sun. Sept. 4 2022: Labor Day Festivities 10AM-1PM & The Great Ogeechee Water Fight 1-2PM. Civil War interpreters will fire muskets throughout the day 10AM-1PM. $9. For the water fight 1-2PM, bring your water blaster, super soaker, or entire H20 arsenal to this water fight extravaganza. Play games like fortress destruction, and soak a ranger, and end with free play. Pre-register by calling park office. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
Weekend admission is free for residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, and Liberty (Georgia), and Beaufort and Jasper (South Carolina) (Excludes the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters.)
The Jepson Center and the Telfair Academy are open daily from 10AM-5PM. Investment in the new free-admission program is provided by the City of Savannah, the Georgia Council for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and other funding partners.
When: 10AM-5PM Saturdays and Sundays, April 2-Aug. 28 2022 Where: Jepson Center and Telfair Academy, on Telfair Square in downtown Savannah What: Free museum admission for locals; parking is free in Savannah on Sundays Who: All residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, and Liberty (Georgia), and Beaufort and Jasper (South Carolina) counties
Enrollment is open for Soccer Shots Savannah Fall 2022 Seasonfor ages 2-8. Soccer Shots has locations all throughout Savannah, Wilmington Island, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon & Bluffton.
Visit Soccershots.org/savannah to learn more about this program! Or go straight to the enrollment page and sign up for a location near you that meets at a time that fits your schedule at savannah.soccershots.com.
FREE Soccer Day: Want to try the program & meet Soccer Shots’ awesome coaches before you enroll? Come to a free soccer day at Forsyth Park on Sat. Sept. 10 2022 for all children ages 2-8. You must preregister for this free event. Visit savannah.soccershots.com and search by the keyword “free” to be directed to the registration page.
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Scribble Art Studio’s after school art classes in Savannah teach foundational skills and self-expression. Art Classes for 2022-2023 begin Mon. Aug. 29 2022
These after-school art classes explore artmaking using a wide variety of materials and mediums including: design markers, tempera, acrylic and watercolor paints, printmaking and sculpture materials, collage, paper-making and more.
Classes begin Mon. Aug. 29th, 2022 and run through the end of the school year.
Cost for each block of five classes: $200 and includes all materials.
Soccer Shots is kicking off the season and they wan your child to join them on Soccer Island.
Visit Soccershots.org/savannah to learn more about this program! Or go straight to the enrollment page and sign up for a location near you that meets at a time that fits your schedule at savannah.soccershots.com.
Soccer Shots has locations all throughout Savannah, Wilmington Island, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon and Bluffton!
Want to try the program and meet Soccer Shots’ awesome coaches before you enroll? Come to a free soccer day at Forsyth Park on September 102022 for all children ages 2-8. You must preregister for this free event. Visit savannah.soccershots.com and search by the keyword “free” to be directed to the registration page.
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