Harmful UV rays that can damage your skin also can negatively impact your eyes’ tissue, cornea and lenses.
UV radiation accelerates eye aging, potentially leading to cataracts, corneal damage, and macular degeneration. Each of these conditions alone can lead to vision problems, especially over time.
UV damage is avoidable when you protect your eyes by wearing sunglasses.
SouthCoast Health experts share the benefits of wearing sunglasses here.
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The Mosaic Church & Preschool in Savannah will offer a full-day, eight-week summer day camp for children and youth in Savannah, June 5-July 28. The camp will be Mon.- Fri. 8:30AM to 4:30PM. Before and after care provided.
Children and their families will gain: the benefit of daily positive interactions, new understandings of the importance of character development and physical activity.
Enrollment is open to all children ages 5-13. Each week, your child will focus on a different aspect of character development. Children will be grouped by age; 5-7, 8-10, 11-13.
There will be classes in character development using music, art, nutrition, computers, outdoor games, field trips & special guests. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided daily.
In addition to weekly day camps, JEA Camp Savannah offers specialty summer camps on certain weeks including Ultimate Sports Camp for ages K-5th grade.
Each day, campers will rotate through instructional sessions of core/secondary sports.
Campers will learn techniques, develop skills and advance their abilities. The goal is to have campers learn in a fun and active environment with an emphasis on sportsmanship, confidence building and mutual respect.
To register, visit JEA Camp Savannah then click on registration link. Under your preferred week, select the Ultimate Sports option in the drop-down menu.
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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It’s Evaluation Week @ Crowned Elite Athletics. There’s still time to sign up your child to try-out. • Crowned Elite All Star Evaluations will be held May 12-13th, 2023. • Come train, compete, and WIN with CEA, and see what it really means to wear the CROWN. • Register online today for evaluations here & come join for the best season YET. All skill levels welcome.
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Ophthalmologist Stephanie Croll, M.D., along with Optometrist Edward Sammons, of SouthCoast Health’s Eye Care Department share here how diabetes can affect your eye health health.
If you are unsure about your need for a regular eye exam, talk with your primary care physician. Learn more about the SouthCoast Health Diabetic Self-Management Training program and Eye Care department here.
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Join Kindermusik Savannah for May playdates: Riding the Rails – all about TRAINS this Sat. May 20 2023 at 10AM or 11AM. Class is open to 0-7 year olds and their caregivers.
You’ll take a rhythmic ride on the Kindermusik Express. Your little conductor will love this fast-paced class exploding with excitement and adventure; exploring the sights, sounds, and songs of the tracks.
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more delightful activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces.
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.
Add this to your Summer 2023 bucket list: sign up for Kids Bowl Free program, so you kids can bowl for free all summer at the following Savannah-Lowcountry area participating bowling centers:
*Frames N Games in Pooler.
*Premier Bowl & Bistro in Pooler.
*Station 300 in Bluffon SC.
The Kids Bowl Free program begins May 1 2023 @ Premier Bowl & Bistro in Pooler & @ Station 300 Bluffton. The program begins June 1 2023 @ Frames N Games in Pooler.
Registered kids receive two free games of bowling each day of the Kids Bowl Free program all summer long at the bowling center with which you register. Age limits are set by the individual bowling centers.
There’s also a family pass option that allows adults, older siblings and babysitters to bowl along with the registered kids. The family pass is a one time payment, that is set by participating bowling centers.
Frames N Games, June 1-July 31 2023, Mon-Fri. 11:30AM-4PM. Age requirement 2-12. Register here.
Premier Bowl & Bistro, May 1-Aug. 15 2023, Mon-Thurs, 5-8PM. Age requirement 2-16. Register here.
Station 300 Bluffton, May 1-Sept. 4 2023, 7 days a week: noon-9PM Mon, Tues, Thurs.; noon-5PM Wed. & Fri; 10AM-noon Sat & Sun. Age requirement 2-17. Register here.
10:30AM Thurs. May 18 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!
$2 Summer kids’ weekday movies will be back Tuesdays & Thursdays this Summer 2023 @ both Pooler movie theaters. In Bluffton SC, Cinemark will have $1.50 movies on Wednesdays for Summer 2023.
Here are the 2023 Savannah-area summer kids’ movies schedules:
There will be a kids film @ 10AM every Tuesday and Thursday in June and July 2023 @ GTC Pooler Stadium Cinemas. Sensory Friendly shows will be available for all films.
Tickets will be $1.50 +tax and there will be no service fee if they are purchased online at Cinemark.com. Tickets will also be available at the box office.
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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Would you like your child in an environment that educates the whole child–mind, body, and spirit? Of course you do, and we’re here to help! Check out Mrs. Brown’s homework tip, and put it to practice in your home.
To partner with teachers who will get to know your child as a unique and special individual and help him/her grow in God’s plan, check out Savannah Adventist Christian School. We have are currently accepting applications for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Visit the website here to apply today!
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 9th grade — is a small, private school with a family feel and Christian curriculum.
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Despite the fact that mental health disorders are one of the most common diseases among children, the idea of mental health advocacy for our children is still pretty rare.
Read here how Dr. Keith Seibert and his wife, Dr. Heather Seibert, both pediatric advocates at SouthCoast Health in Richmond Hill, helped one 11-year-old girl who was struggling with mental illness including anxiety and ADHD.
Camp Calvary offers 10 specialities that may interest your camper (Baseball, Cheerleading, Basketball, Soccer, Art, Dance, STEM, Volleyball, Theater and Lacrosse). Summer is a great opportunity to try something new, dive into learning a new sport or a new skill. Read more about the speciality choices here.
Camp days begin with your child’s choices for Specialty classes. The remainder of the day is filled with Bible experiences, daily Chapel, engaging afternoon activity rotations including group games, visits to the STEM and Nature center, and some other surprises waiting for you.
Calvary can’t WAIT to spend a week (or two) of the summer with you!
Are you having trouble motivating your kids (and yourself) to get outside and spend less time in front of a screen? It’s so easy to fall into the usual routine, but why not choose one or two of these ideas to change things up this spring?
Getting a daily dose of fresh air, sunshine, and movement is great for our mental, physical, and emotional health. According to Healthychildren.org, spending time outside can help children and teens promote curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking; lower stress, depression, and anger; improve impulse control and motor development; and lower rates of obesity. All this while helping our bodies produce vitamin D to stay healthy and strong!
Gardening:
Gardening can help give your children a sense of responsibility and accomplishment, all while sparking some interest in eating different herbs, vegetables, or fruit. And you don’t need a green thumb to help get them started! Start with one or two small pots so that it is not a chore for either of you and also to make it easier to measure and track the plants’ growth. Then, try different lighting and watering as needed.
*For smaller pots, herbs (basil, parsley, rosemary, mint, cilantro) work best. Have your kids use the basil and parsley for pesto or pasta, and use rosemary on chicken or potatoes. They can also put mint and cucumber in their water and cilantro in guacamole or tacos!
*For larger pots or garden beds, try lettuce, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, strawberries, celery, green beans, okra, zucchini, and summer squash!
Other Ways to Play:
As the weather continues to warm up, there are plenty of ways to get your kids (and your entire family!) outdoors!
Stop by the park, playground, or basketball or tennis court on the way home from school. Going immediately after school prevents everyone from getting comfortable inside at home before working up the energy to get outside again. You can also bike or walk with your kids while they scooter, just don’t forget helmets!
There are also plenty of opportunities to play in the water, even if you don’t have access to a pool! Try water balloons, a sprinkler, or slip ‘n slides for water fun! You can even find reusable water balloons online to avoid picking up all the small plastic pieces afterward.
It’s important to keep in mind that you don’t have to be active the entire time you’re outdoors. Painting, writing, or reading outside can be extremely relaxing! Grab a beach chair, picnic blanket, or even a hammock to enjoy the fresh air, sunlight, and scenery.
From birth, people in the United States are fortunate to have vaccines against more than 20 other life-threatening illnesses available, which allow them to build immunity.
SouthCoast Health provides a closer look here into the CDC’s recommended vaccine schedule for every age.
See the guide to recommended vaccines for children here.
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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.
This summer, rising second and third graders are invited to come to Georgia Tech Savannah to experience high-quality and uniquely themed programs designed to enhance and encourage curiosity and enthusiasm for science, mathematics, engineering, art, and technology.
From fairytales and food science to exploring the ocean and more, students will experience different themed hands-on programming each week.
Explore the world of Fairytales through this week of science experiments, cooking exploration and magical mysteries. Students will learn about a new fairytale each day and will delve into the how and why of different aspects of each story.
Create with LEGO (June 12-16) | $350
Learn construction, gear ratios, programming, and more during this week-long intro to LEGO engineering. Students will work with LEGO Spike kits to build structures and bring them to life.
Exploring STEM in Music (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.
Mad Scientist (June 26-30) | $350
Do you know what happens when you mix baking soda and vinegar? What about all the ingredients needed to make glow in the dark slime? What is a non-Newtonian liquid? Join us to get messy and hands-on with new science experiments each day.
Exploring the Ocean (July 10-14) | $350
Take a deep dive into the world of underwater. How do whales hold their breathe for so long? Can sharks really smell blood in the water? How many different types of fish are there? Explore these questions and more using hands-on activities and a field trip!
Food Science (July 17-21) | $300
Have you ever wanted to know why bread rises? How does cake go from batter to fluff? Can you make ice cream using a soccer ball? Explore these questions and more through this week full of hands-on food based experiments.
