Ignite the Senses Children’s Gym, Bluffton, SC 

OPEN GYM this week of July 26 2021

9AM-5PM Wed. July 28

9AM-5PM Thurs. July 29

9AM-5PM Fri. July 30

11AM-3PM Sat. July 31

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Ignite the Senses Gym is a gym for ALL kids…

At Ignite the Senses, we ignite each child’s curiosity to explore new activities and new social relationships. Ignite the Senses gym is a fun, clean and safe place for kids to play, learn and party.

As Bluffton’s only children’s sensory gym, we intend to spread community awareness and acceptance for those living with Autism in and around the Lowcountry. We will provide a safe and fun indoor environment where autistic and typical children can grow physically, emotionally, and socially together whether in the open gym setting or in any of the small group classes offered.

Ignite the Senses also has a new half day preschool program where children do active learning.

The gym’s motto: It’s OK to be DIFFERENT!

Check out the difference Ignite the Senses can make in your family’s life.

Learn more about Ignite the Senses Children’s Gym in Bluffton here.

Ignite the Senses Children’s Gym
163 Bluffton Road, Suite C1
Bluffton, SC 29910

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Children’s Music Lessons with 88 Keys Piano, Savannah 

Looking for a productive summer for your child?

Choose to enroll them in music lessons!  Music is the research-proven activity that helps with concentration, cognitive skills, self-esteem, imagination and creativity! Watch your child shine as they excel on an instrument, working with credentialed teachers who love children!

88 Keys Piano in in Savannah is now accepting ages 6.5+ on piano, violin, guitar, mandolin, and ukulele.

First 15-minute trial lesson is free.

Contact Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano by text at 912-432-5885, or call 912-988-KEYS.

kindermusikwith88keys.com…music now, skills for life.

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Still time to register for Scribble Art Studio’s Summer Camp 2021.

Weekly sessions from June 7-Aug. 6 2021. Camp is from 9AM-Noon, Monday through Friday, and includes all art materials, two instructors and snacks.

Your young artist will explore different art themes from around the U.S.A. in Scribble’s Ode to the American Road Trip. Space is limited so book your spots today.

For ages 4-14. Includes all art materials, two instructors & snacks.

Register online here. 

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Teen Art Portfolio Prep Program @ The Studio School Savannah

“Is your middle schooler prepared for art auditions next year?

Good art takes time to create.

Learn about The Studio School Savannah’s 20-week full support art program to uplevel your child’s portfolio and increase their chance of success.”

Details on www.thestudioschoolsavannah.com

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Still time to register for Scribble Art Studio’s Summer Camp 2021.

Weekly sessions from June 7-Aug. 6 2021. Camp is from 9AM-Noon, Monday through Friday, and includes all art materials, two instructors and snacks.

Your young artist will explore different art themes from around the U.S.A. in Scribble’s Ode to the American Road Trip. Space is limited so book your spots today.

For ages 4-14. Includes all art materials, two instructors & snacks.

Register online here. 

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Does your teen need an art portfolio for auditions next year?

Do you have an action plan to ensure they have enough quality art to present so they have a great chance of acceptance? No?

Then enroll them in The Studio School’s Teen Art Portfolio Prep Program! 20 weeks of full support for your teen so that they can present the best portfolio possible.

Details on The Studio School Savannah Web site here.

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Calling All- Star Athletes. Mark your calendars!

You will not want to miss Crowned Elite Athletics All-Star Evaluations June 1-4 2021 for the 2021-22 season. Open to all ages, all skill levels.

Contact Crowned Elite Athletics in Savannah today for more information. Email info@crownedeliteathletics.com or call 912.308.5719

Crowned Elite Athletics is an All Star Cheerleading, Tumbling, and Training facility in Savannah.

If your child is interested in joining an all star cheerleading team or wants to participate in tumbling classes, Crowned Elite Athletics would love them to become a part of their cheer family. The primary goal is to teach sportsmanship, integrity, and character, and secondly the art of cheerleading and tumbling. All of coaches are USASF certified levels 1-5.

Learn more here. 

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Calling All- Star Athletes. Mark your calendars!

You will not want to miss Crowned Elite Athletics All-Star Evaluations June 1-4 2021 for the 2021-22 season. Open to all ages, all skill levels.

Contact Crowned Elite Athletics in Savannah today for more information. Email info@crownedeliteathletics.com or call 912.308.5719

Crowned Elite Athletics is an All Star Cheerleading, Tumbling, and Training facility in Savannah.

If your child is interested in joining an all star cheerleading team or wants to participate in tumbling classes, Crowned Elite Athletics would love them to become a part of their cheer family. The primary goal is to teach sportsmanship, integrity, and character, and secondly the art of cheerleading and tumbling. All of coaches are USASF certified levels 1-5.

Learn more here. 

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Calling All- Star Athletes. Mark your calendars!

You will not want to miss Crowned Elite Athletics All-Star Evaluations June 1-4 2021 for the 2021-22 season. Open to all ages, all skill levels.

Contact Crowned Elite Athletics in Savannah today for more information. Email info@crownedeliteathletics.com or call 912.308.5719

Crowned Elite Athletics is an All Star Cheerleading, Tumbling, and Training facility in Savannah.

If your child is interested in joining an all star cheerleading team or wants to participate in tumbling classes, Crowned Elite Athletics would love them to become a part of their cheer family. The primary goal is to teach sportsmanship, integrity, and character, and secondly the art of cheerleading and tumbling. All of coaches are USASF certified levels 1-5.

Learn more here. 

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Yes summer swim team competitions are happening in the Savannah area for Summer 2021.

Sign up your little swimmer for a summer swim league. Savannah Coastal Swim League (SCSL) offers competitive youth swimming in Savannah/Chatham County, Wilmington Island and Pooler during early summer.

Teams include Isle of Hope Sharks; Mayfair Marlins;  Wilmington Park Barracudas; Savannah Golf Club Stingrays; Savannah Quarters Sailfish; Savannah Yacht Club Commodores.

Some teams – such as Mayfair Marlins – do not require club membership to participate.

Swimmers of all levels are welcome.

The league includes regular practices as well as meets during which various teams compete against each other in June 2021.

Tormenta FC Academy summer camps are fantastic experiences for both veteran and new soccer players.

Tormenta’s dynamic coaches will provide fun games that will promote soccer development, learning, character building, and exercise, while each participant will receive a FREE t-shirt.

Full-day soccer camps also include a FREE soccer ball and the afternoon being indoor soccer play.

Half and full-day options are available in numerous locations: Savannah, Southbridge, Islands, Skidaway Is., Statesboro, as well in South Carolina in Hilton Head Is., Bluffton, and Hardeeville.

Registration for Goalkeeper summer camps is also open. Goalkeeper camps will be in Hardeeville SC and the Landings on Skidaway Is. in Savannah.

See the sessions and register online here. 

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Tormenta FC Academy summer camps are fantastic experiences for both veteran and new soccer players.

Tormenta’s dynamic coaches will provide fun games that will promote soccer development, learning, character building, and exercise, while each participant will receive a FREE t-shirt.

Full-day soccer camps also include a FREE soccer ball and the afternoon being indoor soccer play.

Half and full-day options are available in numerous locations: Savannah, Southbridge, Islands, Skidaway Is., Statesboro, as well in South Carolina in Hilton Head Is., Bluffton, and Hardeeville.

Registration for Goalkeeper summer camps is also open. Goalkeeper camps will be in Hardeeville SC and the Landings on Skidaway Is. in Savannah.

See the sessions and register online here. 

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Exciting Savannah music class for ages 4-7 on Monday afternoons at 4PM

Kindermusik “Move and Groove” teaches musical concepts through movement, singing, instruments, and stories. Your child will be immersed in music using a multi-sensory, engaging approach to learning. First class is FREE!

Text 912-432-5885 or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com for more info!

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.

Location: Kindermusik with 88 Keys, 183 Deerfield Rd W, Bloomingdale GA 31302

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Calling All- Star Athletes. Mark your calendars!

You will not want to miss Crowned Elite Athletics All-Star Evaluations June 1-4 2021 for the 2021-22 season. Open to all ages, all skill levels.

Contact Crowned Elite Athletics in Savannah today for more information. Email info@crownedeliteathletics.com or call 912.308.5719

Crowned Elite Athletics is an All Star Cheerleading, Tumbling, and Training facility in Savannah.

If your child is interested in joining an all star cheerleading team or wants to participate in tumbling classes, Crowned Elite Athletics would love them to become a part of their cheer family. The primary goal is to teach sportsmanship, integrity, and character, and secondly the art of cheerleading and tumbling. All of coaches are USASF certified levels 1-5.

Learn more here. 

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In-person Art Summer Camps 2021 @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah

Summer Camps 2021 @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah will continue with all the COVID safety precautions put in place in summer 2020.

The in-person camps will be limited to less than 12 students and work outside as much as is possible. Masks will be required.

Find further info or register for the following in-person summer camps online here.

Digital Photography Camp, 9AM-1PM
May 31–June 4 (Ages 10-12 years)
June 7–11 (Ages 13-16 years)
July 12–July 16 (Ages 10-12 years)
July 19–23 (Ages 13-16 years)

Register online here.

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Summer Art Club! Painting and Drawing Camps, 9AM-1PM
June 14–18 (Ages 9-12 years)
June 21–25 (Ages 12-14 years)
June 28–July 2 (Ages 9-12 years)
July 5–9 (Ages 12-14 years)

Register online here.

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Adventures in Art, 3-5PM
For ages pre-K–8 years
June 7–June 11
June 21–June 25
July 5th –July 9th
July 19–July 23

Register online here.

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Crafters’ Camp, 3-5PM
For ages 8–11
May 31-June 4th
June 14-June 18
June 28-July 2
July 12-July 16

Register online here.

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Drama Adventures classes for ages 5-12, Savannah

Jump into the exciting world of performing arts through the world of Oz! Ease on down the yellow brick road – acting, dancing, and creating – alongside the colorful characters and storylines of the wonderful Wizard and friends. Each drama class features a new creative adventure and encourages young performers of any ability to build confidence and express themselves on stage and on the Zoom screen.

2 Sessions for different age groups available:

Session 1: Ages 5 to 7
Tuesdays | 3:30 – 4:00p.m.

Session 2: Ages 8 to 12
Tuesdays | 4:30 – 5:30p.m.

Drama Adventures classes begin Tuesday, April 6, but late registration is allowed through April 13. Other classes at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center beginning this week include: Teen Clay and Art Journaling for Teens.

Learn about all available classes here.

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Virtual Storytime the Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Saturday, April 10th 10:30AM. FREE, Ages 3-7

This week’s book: The Boy with Big, Big Feelings by Britney Winn Lee

Free, but registration required. Register online here. 

Upcoming storytimes:
April 10 – The Boy with Big, Big Feelings by Britney Winn Lee
April 24 – We are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom
May 8 – Where Do Missing Socks Go? By Ian Klepetar
May 22 – Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn’t Sorry by Fausto Gilberti

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Registration for Scribble Art Studio’s Summer Camp 2021 is now open.

Weekly sessions from June 7 – Aug. 6 2021. Camp is from 9AM – Noon, Monday through Friday, and includes all art materials, two instructors and snacks.

Your young artist will explore different art themes from around the U.S.A. in Scribble’s Ode to the American Road Trip. Space is limited so book your spots today.

For ages 4-14. Includes all art materials, two instructors & snacks.

Register online here. 

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STEAM Summer Camps 2021 @ Georgia Tech Savannah 

On-campus and virtual programming will be offered by the Georgia Tech Savannah campus this summer 2021.

Find more information on all of Georgia Tech Savannah’s programming here.

COVID-19 policies and procedures are listed below under FAQs and will be emailed to all participants prior to the program start date.

2021 On-Campus Summer Program include these two sessions: 

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Artbotics – Rising 3rd-5th Graders
July 12-16 2021
$200 per participant

Interactive Art is the focus of this week of STEAM! Come build, paint, and program your creations to light up, move, and interact with their environments.

Ever used science or math to create an artistic masterpiece? How about coding to write a song? Artbotics is a program designed to bring your creativity to life and have fun along the way! Each participant will create their own unique and interactive piece of artwork using a combination of traditional art mediums, coding, and robotics. The week will be capped off with a gallery showing for family and friends.

Register online here.

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Maker Camp – Rising 6th – 8th Graders
July 19-23 2021
$250 per participant

Make, build, and code your way through the week with a series of hands-on projects.

Maker Camp is a week like no other! Each day will have you working on a different hands-on project that you get to keep and take home for continued fun and learning. Five unique projects over 5 amazing days! Ever build a robot or made wearable electronics? This is your chance to build all that and more.

Register online here. 

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Nurture artistic talent with virtual arts classes from the Savannah Cultural Arts Center.

Classes start the week of April 5 2021 (next week!) and include options for ages 5 and older.

Artist Adventures

Each week, a different activity prepared for ages 9 to 12 years will foster creative expression. A variety of visual arts skills across different media will be explored and paired with famous artists and art movements. Register online here. 

Art Journaling for Teens (FREE)

Expand or jumpstart your journaling practice! This course for ages 13 to 17 will explore various stream of consciousness writing, collage, and painting exercises. Register online here. 

Teen Clay

This fun and energetic class is geared to ages 13 to 17 with any level of experience and will cover a mix of skill-building and experimental projects. (Registration includes clay from the Savannah Cultural Arts Center). Register online here. 

Drama Adventures in Oz

Explore theater through the imaginary world of Oz! Each class features a new creative adventure and encourages young performers of any ability to build confidence and express themselves on stage and on the Zoom screen. Two sessions for ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 12. Register online here. 

On Stage: Teen Acting

Spark creativity and hone core acting skills in this virtual class! Open to all levels and ages 13 to 15, this course will utilize guided improvisation, scene work, and script analysis to create authentic, fun, and purposeful performances. Register online here. 

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Drama class preview on Facebook Live

Savannah Cultural Arts Center will host a Facebook Live on Wed. March 31 at 11:30AM to preview the Drama Adventures in Oz class.

The center’s performing arts specialist will lead a short creative movement class to get your body and mind moving. Learn more about the upcoming Drama Adventures in Oz class (staring next week) here.

Join on Facebook @SavannahCulture

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YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches  offers swim lessons year round.

All lessons (Private, Semi-Private and Group) focus on stroke development, personal safety, water sports, games, and rescue. The program is unique in the Y’s child centered learning approach with an emphasis on building self-esteem, both in and out of the water.

YMCA lessons are designed to nurture the whole person– spirit, mind, and body.

Classes offered for children as young as 6 months old, to build confidence and gain comfort in and around water.

Find swim lessons @ your local YMCA branch here. 

Nine YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches: 
Effingham YMCA
Golden Isles & McIntosh YMCA
Habersham YMCA
Islands YMCA
Liberty County/ Armed Services YMCA
Richmond Hill YMCA
Tybee Island YMCA
West Chatham YMCA

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Expand your creativity with the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! New virtual arts classes begin April 5 2021 with brand new offerings for ages 5 and older. Six week session virtual and performing arts classes:

Artist Adventures: Ages 9-12
Art Journaling for Teens: Ages 13 to 17 (FREE)
Teen Clay: Ages 13 to 17
Drama Adventures in Oz: Ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 12
On Stage: Teen Acting: Ages 13 to 15

Learn more about these classes and adult classes (ages 16+) & register online here.

Also happening at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Virtual Storytime
Sat. March 27 2021, 10:30AM. FREE, Ages 3 to 7
This week’s book: Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn’t Sorry by Fausto Gilberti
Free but online registration required. Register here.

Spring Break Virtual Camp
March 29-April 2 2021, $50
Solve a mystery through arts activities! This engaging camp encourages participation, creativity, and ends the week with a mystery solved. Camp is offered virtually and in two sessions tailored to different ages.
Ages 5-7 | 9:30 – 11AM
Ages 8-11 | 1-3PM
Registration includes a Spy Art Kit for the weeks activities!
Learn more and register here.

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The Savannah Studio is up and running!

Harrison Payne Violin is now accepting students for Spring 2021. All skills levels are welcome.
If interested, text (478) 718-6476 or email harrisonpayneviolin@gmail.com

Visit Harrisonpayneviolin.com for more information.

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Kindermusik Savannah is now enrolling…all 4-7 year olds who love music are welcome!

Try your first class for free!  This class meets every Mondays at 4PM.

Text 912-432-5885 or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com for more info.

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.
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Enrollment for the Soccer Shots Spring 2021 Park Season in Savannah, Wilmington Is., Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon and Bluffton is now open!

Soccer Shots is kicking off the season and wants your child to join them on Soccer Island!

This season, things will look a little different as Soccer Shots will implement several safety guidelines on soccer island and all their coaches will be wearing masks.

Soccer Shots will offer smaller class sizes, disinfecting equipment, maintaining distancing and using larger fields, along with a variety of other precautions to keep both children and staff safe.

Looking for a more personalized Soccer Shots Experience?

You can now host a neighborhood season for your child and their friends right in your backyard. Your squad, your way- and you get 50% off as the host. Call 762.333.1177 or email rwright@soccershots.org for details.

Visit Soccershots.org/savannah to learn more about their program. Or go straight to their 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!

Free soccer day March 27

Want to try the program and meet their awesome coaches before you enroll? Soccer Shots is having a free soccer day at Forsyth Park on March 27 2021 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.”

Questions? Contact Rachel Wright, 762.333.1177, rwright@soccershots.org​.

Enrollment Link: savannah.soccershots.com

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