Savannah’s Clay Spot is your go-to studio for pottery classes for kids & teens.

Kids with Clay, Ages 6-10
Kid’s will have a blast expressing themselves artistically though the medium of clay. While building social, critical thinking and technical skills young students will create whimsical, fun, colorful works of art created both on and off the potter’s wheel.
Tuesdays, September 9-October 7, 2014
4:30pm-5:30pm 6 weeks $110

Tuesdays, October 14-November 18, 2014
4:30pm-5:30pm 6 weeks $110
Click here to Register for Kids and Teen classes On-line

Pre Schooler’s Fun with Clay, Ages 3-5
Savannah’s Clay Spot invites your young artist to set their playdough
aside and dive into the “real thing”! Let them feel like a”big kid” by working in a child friendly, professional ceramic studio where they will create wonderful keepsake works of art.
Mondays, September 8- October 6, 2014
4:30pm-5:30pm 6 weeks $110

Mondays, October 13- November 17, 2014
4:30pm-5:30pm
6 weeks $110
Click here to Register for Kids and Teen classes On-line

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Teens with Clay, Ages 10-16
Students will learn fundamental techniques with hand building and throwing basic forms on the potter’s wheel. Youth will be challenged to create dynamic surface decorations using glazes, slips and applied elements.
Thursdays, September 4-October 9, 2014
4:30pm-5:30pm 6 weeks $110

Thursdays, October 23-December 4, 2014
4:30pm-5:30pm
6 weeks $110
Click here to Register for Kids and Teen classes On-line

Fun with Clay for Kids and Parents, Ages 4-10
Kids along side their parent will have a great time being expressive with clay that will be fired and finished with non toxic food safe glazes. The class will serve a great introduction to working with clay both on and off the potter’s wheel. This creative experience will provide lasting memories and fabulous collaborative works of art.
Wednesdays, September 10-October 8
4:30pm-5:30pm 6 weeks $140
Two Children and a Parent $160

Wednesdays, 4:30pm-5:30pm
October 22-November 26, 2014 6 weeks $140
Two Children and a Parent $160
Click here to Register for Kids and Teen classes On-line

Home School Clay Class
Let Friday mornings at Savannah’s Clay Spot be your child’s creative classroom. Students from various home school groups can come together and express themselves artistically through the medium of clay. Although this is a hands on art class, this clay course also include lessons in history, math, anatomy, and chemistry. Student will get the opportunity to create works both on and off the potter’s wheel.
Fridays, 9:30am-11:30am,
September 5- October 10, 2014
6 weeks $140

Fridays, 9:30am-11:30am
October 24- December 5, 2014 6 weeks $140
Ask about Sibling Discounts

Click here for more info or to register online.

Savannah’s Clay Spot, www.savannahsclayspot.com , 1305 Barnard St. Savannah,  31401, tel 912-509-4647 Savannah’s Clay Spot is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Yoga for adults & art classes for kids AT THE SAME TIME in Pooler!

Scribble Art Studio & Savannah Yoga in Pooler are syncing up classes for your convenience. Drop the kids of at Scribble in Pooler while you enjoy some yoga.

For questions, visit www.savannahyoga.com or www.thescribbleartstudio.com.

Stay tuned for class days & times.

Email info@scribbleartstudio.com or call 912-713-7376.

Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St Savannah, 31401, (912) 713-7376 email info@thescribbleartstudio.com , www.TheScribbleArtStudio.com , Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

FREE Kids BootCamp
Lake Mayer Pavilion
Monday and Thursdays at 4 pm
For school aged children

No registration, just show up and join in the fun. Sponsored by COPE and Nonstop Fitness – 912.349.4902

Nonstop Fitness & Childhood Obesity Prevention & Education (COPE) sponsor this FREE kids boot camp, at 4 PM every Monday & Thursday at Lake Mayer in Savannah. Bring your kids.

COPE also has begun a free program called Project 10 Kids for children ages 10-17 who need to lose weight and get healthier.  Absolutely free and all needs are provided for participation.  Any adult interested in this for their child should contact Sandy Baker at 912.247.2086 or sbaker@copeforchange.org for more information to get started. This program begins NOW, in January and runs 60-90 days.

The cold winter months are a great time for kids to take part in art classes at Scribble Art Studio , which offers children’s art classes & art birthday parties in Savannah & Pooler.

Winter 2014 classes include Drawing Dragons & other Medieval Creatures; Crafting Doll Clothes; and Creating Animals in Art.

For the details & full schedule or to register, click here.  Email info@scribbleartstudio.com or call 912-713-7376.

Scribble also now offers at-home Princess Parties! Princes Maggie Lee Hart will bring everything needed for a fun & magical birthday party. Create wearable crafts & learn a royal song & dance. Details here. Scribble also offers Superhero parties & Classic Art parties.

Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St Savannah, 31401, (912) 713-7376 email info@thescribbleartstudio.com , www.TheScribbleArtStudio.com , Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs is now registering students for Session I Classes and Workshops.

Day and evening sessions are offered for children, teens, and adults in all skill levels. Sessions began January 20 and run through February 28 and are held at the Department of Cultural Affairs Arts Studios located at 9 W. Henry St.

Three week and six week classes are available as well as weekend workshops. Visual arts sessions include ceramics, metals, glass, jewelry, painting and drawing. New this session, are classes in Beginning Jewelry Design and Beading, Monochromatic Portrait Drawing, Watercolor and Basic Drawing, and Thrown and Altered Handles and Feet for your ceramic works.

Class fees include instruction, use of studio space, use of equipment and all materials and tools required. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Credit cards are accepted. Class schedule and registration forms are available online at www.savannahga.gov/arts  or by calling (912) 651-6783.

The city also offers one and two day workshops began January 7 and run through January 14. All workshops will be held at the Department of Cultural Affairs Arts Studio located at 9 W. Henry St. This variety of workshops, taught by skilled professionals, is offered for children, teens, and adults in all skill levels. Workshops include Mixed Media in a Series with Lind Hollingsworth, Fused Glass Design Sampler with Stephanie VanGeel, Clay Boat Building with Dave Peterson, Into to Lapidary Stone Cutting with Ed Wade, Clay Surface Design Sampler with Mary Cale Wilson, Dodecahedron Paper Cutting with Mary Bass and Children’s Portrait Workshops with Brian Woods.

Programs are supported in part by the Georgia Council for the Arts through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. GCA also receives support from its partner agency the National Endowment for the Arts.

Workshops include:

Raku
Instructor: Clair Buckner
All Ages, Fri., Feb. 7, 1-4pm, $10 per firing

Dodecahedron Paper Cutting Workshop     
Instructor: Mary Bass
Ages 9+, Wed., January 15, 4-5:30pm
Enjoy cutting out snowflakes, then it is time to expand your scissor skills by creating a dodecahedron, a 12-sided geometric ball. Students will create individual sides and then glue them together to form a sphere.
$10 city resident/$15 non-city resident

Children’s Portrait Workshop
Instructor: Brian Woods
Ages 9+, Thurs., January 16, 4-5:30pm
In this specialized portrait workshop, children will take their interests and incorporate them into a biographic portrait. Canvas panels, colored paper, markers, paint and other mixed media items will be available for the creation of the final image.
$10 city resident/$15 non-city resident

 Youth Visual Arts Classes

Children’s Clay (3 weeks)
Instructor: Clair Buckner
$50 city residents/$55 non-city residents
Ages 10-16, Wed., Jan. 22 – Feb. 5, 4-5pm

Teen Jewelry (3 weeks)
Instructor: Christine Hefner
$50 city residents/$55 non-city residents
Ages 10-16, Thurs., Jan. 23 – Feb. 6, 4-5pm

Art classes & workshops for teens & adults also offered.

For more info, click here. Or call (912) 651-6783.

FOR MORE AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES IN THE SAVANNAH AREA, CLICK HERE.

Call today to set up your child’s assessment for MindSpring Center’s January Social Skills Groups. The January Social Skills Groups will begin the second week of January. For more information on what Social Skills Group Therapy is click here.

Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center, a wellness center at heart located in Pooler & serving greater Savannah, 1147 US Highway 80 West, Pooler, Ga 31322, (912) 376-1506, email: info@RanickiChiropractic.com , www.RanickiChiropractic.com  Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Your favorite kids’ art studio in Savannah & Pooler – Scribble Art Studio – now has their Winter kids’ art classes schedule for registration. Classes available for all ages & experience levels.

Just a sample of classes offered in Savannah:
Cartoon Bonanza
Futuristic Worlds & Fantasy Monsters
Fashion Sketching
Homeschool Art

In Pooler:
Cartoons & Superheroes
Sewing Circus

And more! To see Scribble’s full winter class schedule, click here.

For details, call 912.713.7376 or visit www.thescribbleartstudio.com

Scribble also now offers at-home Princess Parties! Princes Maggie Lee Hart will bring everything needed for a fun & magical birthday party. Create wearable crafts & learn a royal song & dance. Details here.

Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St Savannah, 31401, (912) 713-7376 email info@thescribbleartstudio.com , www.TheScribbleArtStudio.com , Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Savannah’s Clay Spot pottery studio has a bunch of new kids classes for this fall.  Classes offered for every age as well as Parent and Child classes.

Also, super fun Holiday classes, too where kids (and parents) can make handmade gifts for this holiday season.

Click here to Register for Kids and Teen classes online

Kids & Teen Classes

Kids with Clay, Ages 6-10
Kid’s will have a blast expressing themselves artistically though the medium of clay. While building social, critical thinking and technical skills young students will create whimsical, fun, colorful works of art created both on and off the potter’s wheel. For dates & details, click here.

Holiday Kids with Clay, Ages 6-10
Kid get to play Santa in this holiday inspired clay class. They create special one of kind holiday related projects that will be perfect to give as gifts or special keepsakes to be enjoyed for years to come. We will make it, paint it, and glaze it in three fun filled sessions. For dates & details click here.

Pre-Schooler’s Fun with Clay, Ages 3-5
Savannah’s Clay Spot invites your young artist to set their playdough
aside and dive into the “real thing”! Let them feel like a”big kid” by working in a child friendly, professional ceramic studio where they will create wonderful keepsake works of art. For dates & details click here.

Holiday Pre Schooler’s Fun with Clay, Ages 3-5
Your young artist will get to play Santa in this holiday inspired clay class. They will create special one of kind holiday related projects that will be perfect to give as gifts or special keepsakes to be enjoyed for years to come. We’ll get it done three fun filled classes. For dates & details click here.

Teens with Clay, Ages 10-16
Students will learn fundamental techniques with hand building and throwing basic forms on the potter’s wheel. Youth will be challenged to create dynamic surface decorations using glazes, slips and applied elements. For dates & details click here.

Fun with Clay for Kids and Parents, Ages 4-10
Kids along side their parent will have a great time being expressive with clay that will be fired and finished with non toxic food safe glazes. The class will serve a great introduction to working with clay both on and off the potter’s wheel. This creative experience will provide lasting memories and fabulous collaborative works of art. For dates & details click here.

Holiday Fun with Clay for kids and Parents, Ages 4-10
Play Santa with your little elves by making special hoilday inspired gifts and keepsakes out of clay. In this fun filled three session class you all make, paint, and glaze with plenty of time to spare with your final creations made and ready to give before December! For dates & details click here.

Click here to Register for Kids and Teen classes online

Check out photos of pottery gifts you can make by “liking” Savannah’s Clay Spot on Facebook here.

Savannah’s Clay Spot, www.savannahsclayspot.com , 1305 Barnard St. Savannah,  31401, tel 912-509-4647 Savannah’s Clay Spot is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Glor na Daire Academy of Irish Dance presents its annual fundraiser, “A Night in Ireland” with two performances on Saturday, September 21, 2013, at the American Legion Post 154 on Tybee Island, Ga.

The matinee features dancing only and begins at 2 p.m. Matinee tickets are $5 each. The evening performance includes dinner, Irish dancing, live music, cash bar and silent auction. Seating starts at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. Evening tickets are $15 for adults and $6 for children. Tickets may be purchased online at www.glornadaire.com or at Big Frog Custom t-shirts (1909 E. Victory Dr.).

Glor na Daire is an Irish Dance Academy formed by Abbey Wood, TCRG, and Brent Wood, TCRG. The dance school is comprised of four locations in what is considered the Southern Region of Irish Dance in North America, including Savannah, Ga., Charleston, S.C., Jacksonville, Fla., and Corpus Christi, Texas.

Glor na Daire Academy’s goal is to reach within each dancer and help them find all that comes with hard work. cooperation, commitment and the joy found in the musical movement of Irish dance. For more information about Glor na Daire Irish Dance Academy, please visit www.glornadaire.com  or like Glor na Daire Academy at www.facebook.com/GlornaDaireAcademy .

If interested in Irish Dance classes in Savannah, please call 912.308.2800 or email a.kimzey03@gmail.com For performance info, call 843.260.5609 or email lbland1@aol.com

Glor na Daire Academy of Irish Dance, www.glornadaire.com , 7176 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, Glor na Daire Academy of Irish Dance is a SouthernMamas.com subscriber

	Portfolio Builder: Youth Drawing 1 Ages 10 – 14 6 Weeks – Thursdays, Sept 26 – Oct 31, 4:30–6:00pm Member: $100, Non-member: $125 Instructor: Marisa Lilje
	This class is designed to help upper-elementary & middle school students improve their drawing skills and begin the process of developing a portfolio.  In Drawing 1, students will focus on observational drawing techniques including, linear perspective, shading, and the figure. Class exercises will include working from still life and practicing portraiture and sketching from clothed models. Youth Drawing is a great class for students to develop their art portfolios. All materials provided.
	Crash Course in Portraiture Ages: Teen – Adult Saturday, Oct 12, 10am-1pm Members $75, Non-members $95
	A great class for anyone that likes to draw but is scared to draw people or just interested in trying.  This one day class will explore the basics of drawing Portraits in charcoal.  Working from life students will gain an introduction observational measuring and proportion, as well methods for organizing approaches to complex subjects.  Emphasis will be placed on creating volume, light, and shape with value, as well as additive and subtractive use of charcoal. All materials provided.
	Sketch-Booking for the Family Ages: 6 – Adult (1 adult companion per child required) 2 Weeks – Saturday, Oct 26 & Saturday, Nov 2, 10am-12pm Members $100, Non-members $125 per adult and child pair
	This class will meet 2 Saturdays and explore sketch booking as a family activity. In this class we will bind our own sketchbooks, create our own travel watercolor pallet and explore techniques for creating fast plain air sketches in water color. Lesson will include introduction to observational drawing, proper use of materials, and how to for parents looking to engage their children through the arts as well as find some time to do their own sketching. 1 parent/adult per child. All materials included.
	Crash Course Alla Prima Portraits in a Day Ages: Teen – Adult Saturday, Nov 9, 10am-4pm Members $95, Non-members $120
	This workshop is designed to create a relaxed, fun, informative, yet intense working environment. Learn to use direct fluid and fast painting process with heavy emphasis on the use, value relationships, color, and capturing sense of light. Learn to use the elements that make a painting stronger and exciting: creative use of color & edges, visual movement, paint application/ brushwork, distribution of abstract shapes and strong design. All materials provided.

VISIT TELFAIR MUSEUM’S WEBSITE BY CLICKING HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

ONGOING KIDS’ CLASSES:

TODDLER 3RD THURSDAYS
Thursday, September 19 | 10-11:30 am | JC
Shiny Shapes and Details!
$5 per child; free to adult members or with museum admission
Registration and adult supervision required. Call 790-8823 or click here to register.

WCWM? (What Can We Make?) STUDIO
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays | 1-4 pm | JC
Join us as we open the studios for drop-in visits for all ages. Explore your creative side with inspiring activities utilizing recycled materials, found objects, and traditional art supplies. Free to members or with museum admission.

Telfair’s Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W York Street, Savannah, 31401, www.telfair.org Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Don’t delay! This is final week to register for kids classes at Savannah’s Clay Spot.

Classes begin the first week of September, so grab a spot now. Kids classes range from preschool to teen and parent and child classes are also available.

www.savannahsclayspot.com, or 912-509-4647

Savannah’s Clay Spot, www.savannahsclayspot.com , 1305 Barnard St. Savannah,  31401, tel 912-509-4647 Savannah’s Clay Spot is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Fall Pottery Classes at Savannah’s Clay Spot
Begin Sept. 5, 2013
Register now online www.savannahsclayspot.com

Contact: lisa@savannahsclayspot.com, 912-509-4647

Savannah’s Clay Spot, www.savannahsclayspot.com , 1305 Barnard St. Savannah,  31401, tel 912-509-4647 Savannah’s Clay Spot is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs is now registering students for Session IV classes and workshops.

Day and evening sessions are offered for children, teens, and adults in all skill levels. Sessions began September 9 and run through October 18 and are held at the Department of Cultural Affairs studios located at 9 W. Henry Street.

Three-week and six week classes are available, as well as weekend workshops. Visual arts class mediums include ceramics, glass, metalsmithing and painting and drawing. New this session are Intro to Lapidary Stone Cutting Workshop, Mixed Media in a Series Workshop, Children’s Artwork 2D/3D, Beginning Lapidary, and Ceramics Surface Design Sampler.

Class fees include instruction, use of studio space, use of equipment and all materials and tools required. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Credit cards are accepted. More info & registration forms are available by calling (912) 651-6783.

Session 4 – September 9 – October 18, 2013  Download the Registration Form.
See Class Descriptions page for more information about classes.

Youth & Adult Workshops
Cartooning Workshop $10, Ages 6+, Sat., Sept. 14, 10am-12pm
Intro to Lapidary Stone Cutting Workshop $50, Ages 17+, Sat., Sept. 14, 10am-2pm
Mixed Media in a Series Workshop $100, Ages 17+, September 24 & 26, 10am-2pm

Youth Visual Art Classes
Teen Clay $90, Ages 10-16, Wed., Sept. 11 – Oct. 16, 3:30-5:00pm
Children’s Artworks 2D/3D $75, Ages 6-10, Thurs., Sept. 12 – Oct. 17, 4:00-5:00pm

FOR MORE AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES IN THE SAVANNAH AREA, CLICK HERE.

Hoping your child falls in love with a musical instrument this year?

For information on musical lessons, check with Beth Bevars, ensemble manager for Armstrong Atlantic Youth Orchestra. She can email you a list of local musical instrument teachers, their specialties, locations, contact info, lesson tips etc. Email Beth at savaayo@yahoo.com .

Beth offers lots of great tips about getting your child started with a musical instrument in my Q&A column with her here.

One tip Beth suggests is exposing your child to live music.

Savannah has many opportunities for kids to attend live music concerts including:

* FREE CONCERTs Armstrong Atlantic State University has several Music Department Concerts each semester featuring the band, chorus, jazz band, and percussion ensemble. There are also many student recitals. More info is available here.

* Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra More information and tickets prices visit http://www.hhso.org

* Savannah Friends of Music newsletters are available at: http://savannahfriendsofmusic.com

More info on Armstrong Atlantic Youth Orchestra here.

FOR MORE AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES IN THE SAVANNAH AREA, CLICK HERE.

Check out our new after-school activities tab by clicking here.

You’ll find so many intriguing kids’ activities that you’ll wish there were more weekdays including:

Snapology’s popular Inventor’s Club Robotic Class @ Lake Mayer for boys and girls ages 8-12. Snapology offers educational classes, camps and birthday parties with LEGO® bricks for Boys and Girls ages 3-13 in the greater Savannah area. Details here.

Pottery Classes @ Savannah’s Clay Spot begin in September. Details here.

Fall 2013 soccer toddler, beginner & youth leagues with Savannah United (formerly Savannah Celtic). Details here.

Art Classes @ Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler. Details here.

And more, more, more here.

Sign up your child for creative after-school pottery Fall classes both on and off the wheel @ Savannah’s Clay Spot. Child/Parent classes also available.

Savannah’s Clay Spot is also a fun, unique spot to host creative children’s birthday parties and events. They’ll have everything set up for you and your guests. Generally, events are planned for a two-hour session. This session includes one hour of fun instruction focused on a theme of your choice. The instruction time is split up over the session to allow time for creating, snacks and socialization. All projects will be finished with a glossy food-safe glaze and fired in Clay Spot’s kilns to make a lasting keepsake from your celebration. See more details here.

For more info, contact Lisa Alvarez Bradley, email lisa@savannahsclayspot.com or call 912-509-4647
Click here to Register for kids and Teen classes On-line

Kids & Teen Classes

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Glor na Daire Academy of Irish Dance will host an open house on Tuesday, August 13th from 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Savannah.

The studio is located at 7176 Hodgson Memorial (behind Batteries Plus).

This will give anyone interested in Irish dance the best opportunity to see a little bit of class, as well as get all the information they’ll need to get started. The teachers will share information about classes (what to expect in the coming year), Glor gear (what your dancers will need for class and for performances), competitions, performances, tuition, registration, etc.

Stay connected with Glor na Daire Academy of Irish Dance on Facebook here.

For more information about Glor na Daire, please visit: www.glornadaire.com .

To learn more about Scribble’s art classes & summer camps for kids in Pooler & Savannah, click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  .

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates . For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Armstrong Atlantic Youth Orchestra Program AUDITIONS FALL 2013 – 2014 SEASON

Auditions For Beginning through Advanced Instrumental Music Students
• Debut Strings Ensemble
• Lyric Strings Ensemble
• Lyric Youth Orchestra
• Atlantic Chamber Orchestra
• Armstrong Atlantic Youth Orchestra

Auditions will be held Saturday, August 24, 2013
Armstrong Fine Arts Hall
11935 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31419

Weekly rehearsals Tuesday evenings for AAYO, Saturday mornings for other ensembles
Students auditioning for DEBUT STRINGS will need to prepare one scale and a short solo piece. For LYRIC STRINGS, students will need to play scales listed on the website and a short solo. Students auditioning for LYO-ACO-AAYO will need to play selected scales, a prepared solo, a required etude—all of which are available on the AAYO website here.

Musicians will be emailed an audition time, and all info/music required will be available on the AAYO website.
To schedule an audition, please email savaayo@yahoo.com
All audition info is available on our website at www.savaayo.org

MEMBERSHIP DUES: $125 per semester
Please inquire about family discounts and scholarship information.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym on Wilmington Is. is now registering kids for 2013-2014 classes that begin Aug. 12. Different classes offered for various ages from walkers to 8 year olds.

Visit schedule and rates page for updated information. LOTS of new classes offered starting in August including:

Wiggle Worms 30 mins/week walkers – 2 yrs accompanied by adult GrassHoppers 45 mins/wk 2 to 3 yrs accompanied by adult Bumble Bees 60 mins/week 3 to 4 yrs FireFlies 60 mins/week 4 to 6 yrs DragonFlies 60 mins/week 6 to 8 yrs

JULY Special! Register with a friend during the month of July and each receive a $15 credit toward 2nd months class fees. Both registrations must be received same day to apply. Details here.

Call 912-268-6003 or email val@coachvals.com.

Birthday Parties
Leave the ENTERTAINMENT and MESS to Coach Val’s Tumblegym, which offers Birthday Parties customized to fit your child’s interests and theme. Good for ages 2 to 8 years old. Details here.

Classes are in a safe, air conditioned, bug-free environment! Tumblegym’s experienced staff will keep your little one moving while having a great time.

Coach Val’s Tumblegym provides fun, imaginative exercise programs for children walking through 10 yr olds. Their curriculum integrates physical skill acquisition with social and cognitive learning concepts. Basic gymnastics and tumbling, ball handling skills, strength, balance, and all around coordination activities part of every class.

Please “like” Coach Val’s Tumblegym on Facebook here to keep up with latest news and specials.

Gift Certificates available: What great way for grandparents and family members to give child gift that invests in child’s future and development.

See website here for schedule and rates. Registration online available by clicking here.

Mention you saw Coach Val’s Tumblegym on SouthernMamas.com site to receive $10 off your initial class fee..

Coach Val’s Tumblegym, 310 Johnny Mercer Blvd in the Wilmington Island Shopping Center (with Dollar Tree, Ace Hardware, and Goodwill) Tel: 912-268-6003, www.coachvals.com, On Facebook here. Coach Val’s Tumblegym is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Looking for a fun place where the kids can take horseback riding lessons this summer?

Cypress Grove Stables in Pooler – just 15 minutes from Savannah – offers horseback riding lessons for all riders from beginners to advanced for people of all ages.

•Private or group lessons available.
•Safe lesson horses and ponies.
•Horses and ponies for lease.
•Participation in local shows through AA rated shows
•Comfortable and positive environment.
•located in Pooler, Ga 15 minutes from Savannah
•Private lessons $65/hour
•Small group lessons $35/hour
•small group lessons$25/half hour
•Lessons must be cancelled 48 hours in advanced or full lesson fee will be charged

More info about Cypress Grove Stables by clicking here.

Cypress Grove Stables is located off of I-16 at Exit 155 (Pooler Parkway). The stables are only 15 minutes from downtown Savannah or Richmond Hill, and only 30 minutes from Wilmington Island or Bluffton, SC.

Cypress Grove Stables is a full-service horse boarding facility on 97 acres. Owned and operated by Elizabeth Jacobs, CGS specializes in the boarding, training and showing of hunters, jumpers and equitation horses. Beginner through advanced horse back riding lessons are offered for people of all ages. CGS focuses on high quality horse care, patient training and providing a safe environment for horses and riders alike.

Cypress Grove Stables, www.cypressgrovestables.com/,  912-398-7453 email cgstables@aol.com Cypress Grove Stables is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.