Come learn and play some of the great educational games The Magical World of Toys has at the store’s free homeschooling game day, Wed. Aug. 28, 10AM-1PM.
Fall 2024 Youth Classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center include:
Beginning Youth Clay
Tuesdays 4-5PM | Ages 9-12 | 8/20-9/24
Kids aged 9-12 will explore the creative possibilities of clay over 6 sessions in Beginning Youth Clay! This fun and energetic class geared toward young artists will cover a mix of skill-building and experimental projects. Completed projects will be glazed and fired, allowing participants to end the course with fully finished pieces.
Kids aged 6-8 will expand their creativity over 5 sessions in Discovering Art! Students will complete a variety of fun projects in different mediums and learn how to paint, draw and sculpt a variety of subjects.
Kids aged 9-12 will expand their creativity over 5 sessions in Adventures in Art! 2-D and 3-D mediums will be covered, including working with clay, painting, and creating mixed media artwork.
Kids aged 2-3 and parent will enjoy interactive bonding time over 8 sessions in Parent and Child Movement! Play with your child in song and dance, helping them achieve confidence in cognitive and motor skills. Using props and imagination in themed organized play connects you with your child while watching their independence develop.
Kids aged 9-12 will develop their drawing and painting skills over 6 sessions in Youth Drawing and Painting! Complete a variety of fun projects that will include watercolor, pastels, and acrylics.
Kids aged 9-13 will explore the drama of musical theatre over 9 sessions in Youth Musical Theatre! Students will sing, dance and act in this beginner friendly class and explore different musicals, styles of dance, and bring acting into movements of dance to transform into a true theater kid!
Tweens and teens aged 11-14 will learn the ins and outs of theatre arts over 20 sessions in Exploring Drama and Stagecraft! Students will gain acting experience and learn the fundamentals of playwriting, set design, costume design, and lighting design.
This is a time for adults to bond with their toddlers while engaging in hands-on activities that promote development and acquiring age appropriate skills.
Activities may include reading story books, singing songs and finger plays, games, guided walks and up close encounters with Oatland’s animal ambassadors.
The program is offered twice, 10-10:30AM or 11-11:30AM
Cost:
Friends of Oatland Members: $5 per child, up to 2 adults FREE!
All others : $5 per child and regular admission for adults.
This program fee includes program and entrance to Oatland Island Wildlife Center.
Don’t miss out on the chance to enroll your children in our dynamic and fun gymnastics programs. From tumbling tots to advanced gymnasts, Summit Gymnastics has something for everyone.
$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12
Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.
Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah on certain Wednesdays, 1-4PM. See the dates below.
In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.
This free event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.
What to expect:
Artist appreciation: Encounter the work of diverse artists while touring the SCAD Museum of Art’s galleries with a museum educator.
Artmaking: Express creative ideas at interactive art stations equipped with the necessary materials and guidance to create art inspired by work seen in the museum.
Build community: Connect with other homeschooling families who share a passion for art and education.
Learn as you go: Deepen your appreciation for the world of visual expression while learning more about art styles, social significance, and the use of varied materials.
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.
This event is free and open to the public.
Upcoming sessions include:
8/14
9/11
10/16
11/13
12/11
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SCAD MOA welcomes our Savannah community to enjoy free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Residents of Savannah or any of its surrounding counties (Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, and Jasper counties) are invited to visit free of charge.
Sunday museum hours:
Upcoming 2024 free admission Sundays are:
9/8
10/13
11/10
12/8
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Aspire Savannah’s founder reflects here in “Unlimited Growth Through Assessment” on the importance of assessment in the learning environment. Assessment reveals what is actually happening in a classroom and highlights an organization’s or group’s core values.
Assessment is a crucial indicator of what is truly important in any learning environment because everything that happens in that environment is downstream of how assessment is handled.
Summit Gymnastics in Savannah offers a regular time for children ages 5 and younger to play in their gym with an adult.
The program called Tiny Tots Playtime @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah will be offered on the following dates @ a new time to accommodate the addition of Saturday classes:
NEW UPGRADE: You can now pre-register online through Summit’s parent portal (located @ summitgymnasticsga.com) for $10 or in person price of $15 with cash or card acceptable for payment.
Questions? Email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com
Summit Gymnastics, 74 W Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah, 31406, (912) 921-1034, On Facebook here. Summit Gymnastics is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Discover this laid-back Savannah spot to take your children to do a different kids’ art project each week: Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe.
Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe celebrates and supports the parent tribe by providing a family friendly art space combined with top-notch baked goods and craft coffee beverages.
Kids’ Art Project Weekly ThemesOffered Daily Weekdays & Weekends
The art space is open every day from 9AM- 5PM with no reservation needed, just walk on in!
Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during the new Artful Tales Story Time every Friday at 10:30AM in the Telfair Children’s Art Museum located at the Jepson Center.
This enchanting program is perfect for young art lovers and curious minds, combining the joy of storytelling with the wonder of art. Each week, Telfair Museums’ skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting.
This event is free for Telfair members and included with general museum admission.
$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12
Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.
Telfair Museums in Savannah offers fee-based afterschool classes each fall and winter for children K–12. Afterschool classes for students for Fall 2024 include painting and drawing and digital photography.
All classes are located in the Jepson Center at 207 W. York Street in Savannah unless otherwise noted.
Enroll your budding actor or actress in a fun theater class! Students can explore acting, playwrighting, set design and more in Exploring Drama and Stagecraft. If musical theater is more their style, enroll them in Youth Musical Theater where they’ll sing, dance, explore musicals and more!
Classes begin Tues. Aug. 20 2024.
Exploring Drama and Stagecraft Ages 11-14 | Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-6:15PM, 8/20-10/24
Clay classes are back with options for ages 9-12 and 13-18! Let your child explore the creative possibilities of clay and create pieces from their imagination. These classes range in skill level from beginner to intermediate. Classes begin Monday, August 19!
Clay classes are back with options for ages 9-12 and 13-18! Let your child explore the creative possibilities of clay and create pieces from their imagination. These classes range in skill level from beginner to intermediate. Classes begin Monday, August 19!
Aspire Savannah’s founder reflects here in “Inspiration Matters” on how inspiration shapes everything that happens downline. What has inspired the learning model you most connect with? Read more here.
Aspire Savannah is an independent, private learner-led environment in Savannah’s Isle of Hope neighborhood.
At Aspire Savannah, the focus is on cultivating a love of learning and becoming an expert learner by being actively involved in the learning process.
The school will serve ages 5.5-13 for the 2024-25 school year.
Coastal Music Academy offers Kindermusik music-based children & caregiver classes for children from birth through age seven @ Skidaway Island Baptist Church.
Reserve your spot!
In every Kindermusik class, you’re welcomed into a playful and nurturing environment where your child will experience music of varying styles, genres, and cultures.They’ll interact with other children and engage in movement, rhythm, and vocal activities that develop far more than just music skills.
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 Fall 2024 Gymnastics & Tumbling classes start soon. Classes offered for ages 3+.
Call 912-921-1034 or email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com
Learn more about Summit Gymnastics in Savannah or enroll online here.
The Jam UAC has openings for our August session of Homeschool Gymnastics and Ninjastics classes.
Session Starts: August 5th, 2024
Perfect for Homeschool Groups: Flexible scheduling to fit your curriculum
What to Expect: A unique combination of gymnastics and Ninjastics designed to keep kids active and engaged.
Homeschool classes on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10- 11AM. You purchase a card for 10 classes on The Jam UAC App, and use them as you want according to your schedule. A punch card can be used for multiple children. Pre-register through our Parent Portal to secure the class(es) of your choice.
FREE Game Day / Kids Karaoke is Sat. Aug, 24 2024, 11AM-3PM @ The Magical World of Toys, a new toy store in Savannah’s Live Oak neighborhood off Waters Avenue.
If you haven’t visited this Savannah toy store yet, this event will be a fun chance to do so.
Toy store owner Dante Pierson regularly hosts popular, community kids’ events at the store.
