The YMCA of Coastal Georgia’s Youth Basketball league is open to kids ages 3-14. Every child will participate in every game and should receive equal playing time, regardless of skill level.
The YMCA goal is to develop skills on and off the court by athletes getting to work on team building, good sportsmanship, and the fundamental skills basketball. Coaches are safe coach certified and have passed background screenings. Teams continue to practice throughout the season. Most age groups and locations have inter Y play with an end of season tournament. Tournament winners posted in local newspapers.
Your kids can learn a new skill, get creative @ new Savannah Cultural Art Center classes
A new round of classes has begun at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center and there is still time to join! From dance to visual art classes, everyone has a chance to create.
Telfair Museums offers fee-based afterschool classes or workshops. All classes are located in the Jepson Center at 207 W. York Street unless otherwise noted.
Youth Portfolio Builder: Painting and Drawing
Ages 9–12 years
Mondays, Nov. 7 – Dec. 5 2022 | 4:30–6pm
Members $115 | Non-members $135
This afternoon class is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing and painting skills, build a portfolio, and begin the process of developing good art-making habits. Students will focus on measurement, proportion, perspective, use of value, and color to create volume and space. Lessons and projects will work on site and at outdoor locations near the museum. All materials are provided.
This afternoon class is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing and painting skills, build a portfolio, and begin the process of developing good art-making habits. Students will focus on measurement, proportion, perspective, use of value, and color to create volume and space. Lessons and projects will work onsite and outdoor locations near the museum. All materials are provided.
Over 300 5th-12th grade students will be enjoying a weekend of singing with 4 different choirs. Eighteen schools will be participating. The festival was spearheaded by James Kirk who is currently the choral director at New Hampstead K8. Each year the festival gains momentum with more SCCPSS schools looking forward to participating in the two-day event.
SCCPSS officials have rescheduled the festival to this Friday & Saturday, Oct. 28-29 2022. The festival was originally scheduled during Hurricane Ian.
The concert will take place at New Hampstead High School on Sat. Oct. 29 2022 beginning at 3PM. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
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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.
This concert on Sat. Oct. 22 featuring student musicians is free & open to the public
Does your child play a musical instrument or is interested in starting lessons? Come see what SMF Jazz Academy is all about @ a free Fall Family Jam concert, noon-2PM this Sat. Oct. 22 2022 @ Salvation Army Community Center, 3000 Bee Road in Savannah.
Savannah Music Festival provides SMF Jazz Academy at no cost to participants through the generous support of donors and sponsors.
Learn more about SMF Jazz Academy or enroll a student here.
Take a dive into the world of music with the Nuvo Toot! This colorful and easy to manage instrument provides an excellent opportunity to start learning how to play the flute.
In the 6-week class @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center, students ages 5 to 9 years will learn how to play the Nuvo Toot, read their first few notes, and perform several songs together in a fun group setting.
Mondays, 4:30-5:15PM starting Oct. 17 2022
PS – Have a teen who loves music too? The Savannah Cultural Arts Center is starting a new class, DIY Musician, where teens will explore creating musical projects, recording, and even marketing your art!
Auditions are this Sat. Sept. 10; The Nutcracker performance will be Nov. 26 in Savannah
Columbia City Ballet will host auditions for Nutcracker 2022 this Saturday, Sept 10 2022 @ The Ballet School, 74 W Montgomery Cross Rd Ste C Audition Fee: $20
Audition Schedule
1:30-2:30PM Dancers ages 4-6 2:30-3:30PM Dancers ages 7-10 3:30-4:30PM Dancers 11 & older (Please bring pointe shoes for those en pointe over 2 years)
Columbia City Ballet Audition Dress Code: Black leotard, pink tights, hair in slick bun, lip and cheek color with light eye shadow OR White leotard or plain white tee shirt, black tights and black shoes or black tights with white socks and white shoes
For more information call: 803 799 7605 or email KHeaton@columbiacityballet.com
Nutcracker performances will be held at the Johnny Mercer Theater in Savannah on Nov. 26 2022, 5:30PM
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Is your child interested in trying out for Crowned Elite Athletics All-Star regional team, which gives athletes the opportunity to train, compete & win as All-Star Athletes @ Crowned Elite without the full commitment of an elite travel team.
For more than a decade, Summit Gymnastics in Savannah has produced top-quality gymnasts by providing a safe & productive work environment that enhances physical and mental well-being.
New Gymnastics & Tumbling classes start in September 2022. Classes offered for ages 3+.
Call 912-921-1034 or email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com
Learn more about Summit Gymnastics in Savannah here.
Summit Gymnastics 74 W. Montgomery Crossroads Savannah, Ga. 31406 (912)-921-1034
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This SCT Pooler class – open to 2nd-8th grade students – will meet Mondays 4:30-6:30PM with performances Jan. 6 and 8 2023. The minimum age is 7 by Sept. 1, 2022.
The class and performance will be at Relentless Church, 505 Hwy 80 #C in Pooler.
Students will learn choreography, music and stage craft and at the end of the session they will perform in a full musical production of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, complete with costumes, lights and mics. Performances will be on Jan. 6 & 8, 2023 at Relentless Church. Extra classes will be held prior to the holiday break and the week leading up to performances. This is known as “tech week”. In addition to meeting Monday, students will meet an additional 2 extra days those weeks. Exact dates, times and additional information will be shared closer to the performance dates.
Take a dive into the world of music with the Nuvo Toot!
This colorful and easy to manage instrument provides an excellent opportunity to start learning how to play the flute. In the 6-week class, students ages 5 to 9 years will learn how to play the Nuvo Toot, read their first few notes, perform several songs together in a fun group setting.
( Nuvo Toot a precursor to the flute)
Mondays, 4:30-5:15PM starting Aug 29 2022 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center.
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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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.
Crowned Elite Athletics in Savannah will hold evaluations for Aug. 27 2022! • Come join Crowned Elite Athletics Elite Program and see what it really means to wear the crown! • Get more information & to sign up online here. • Join Crowned Elite Athletics for the best season yet!
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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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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
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!
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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