Drop-in for special studio time for toddlers & homeschool students ages 2-12 with Scribble Art Studio instructor Madison on Tuesdays & Thursday, 10AM-Noon
A QR code will be available at the door or register in advance online here.
Savannah Scribble Art Studio is @ 212 E 37th St, Savannah, GA 31401
Cost: $15 per class.
Madi is an interior design student that loves to paint and draw! Madi will use her summer camp activity skills and experience to design projects to offer for walk ins with toddlers and home schooled students. Materials can include: drawing, painting, collage and fiber arts. Colorful creatures and nature inspired projects will be your starting point.
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Join Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in the Kindermusik kitchen – to explore all our favorite yummy snacks and foods in an exciting Saturday musical playdate on Sept. 21, 10AM.
You will roll out the dough, shake on the sprinkles, mix up the soup, and chop some veggies together; all while stirring up your musical, cognitive, and imagination skills. So tie on your apron and get ready to groove!
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. Claim your 0-7 year old’s spot before it fills.
* Grand Opening of Oatland’s new Storybook Trail @ Oatland Island Wlidlife Center, 3:30PM Mon. Sept. 9
* Free Family Fun Day @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center to celebrate Oatland’s 50th Anniversary, 10AM-2PM Sat. Sept. 14. Details here.
* 50th Anniversary Celebration of Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 5-8PM Sat. Sept. 21. An adults-only event featuring appetizers, libations, live music, silent auction. Details here.
Pictured below is an example of new Oatland stickers that will be sold in Oatland’s gift shop & available as prizes for the scavenger hunt during Oatland’s FREE FAMILY DAY Sept. 14.
Make sure to find the Friends of Oatland Island table @ the beginning & end of the scavenger hunt.
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You are invited to explore the natural world seeking artistic inspiration @ an Art Contest Event on Sun. Sept. 8, 10-11AM @ Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah. The theme is Patterns in Nature: From Science to Art.
Take a short, ranger-led hike to the iconic observation tower, providing a wide view of the flourishing marsh habitat at Skidaway Island State Park. An artist mentor will join the group to provide guidance and input.
Art supplies will be provided or bring your own.
Event is limited to 20 students. Pre-registration is required. Call 912-598-2300 to register.
Georgia resident high school students are invited to take part in the Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Art Contest for an opportunity to have your art displayed in the State Capitol during the next legislative session. Participation in this event is not necessary to enter the contest. Visit gastateparks.org/ArtContest for contest details.
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More Kids’ Events @ Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah
Lots of kid-friendly happenings during September 2024 @ Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah. Events are free unless otherwise indicated. $5 parking fee. Events with an * require registration.
Backyard Birding: Join a ranger in the park’s bird watching area behind the Interpretive Center. The group will identify and discuss the native bird species that live in the park and may also be found in your own backyard. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from the park. 10AM Fri. Sept. 20 & 10AM Thurs. Sept. 26
Diamondback Terrapin Hatchlings Show & Tell: Guest speakers from the Skidaway Audubon Diamondback Terrapin Rescue project will be sharing information about their efforts to help the population recover by relocating eggs to safer nesting boxes. Come to the Interpretive Center for a Show & Tell to see the hatchlings and hear about this important project. 11AM Sat. Sept. 21Please note the time change on Sept. 21. This program will now be 11AM-Noon
Fungi Friday Hike: A wide variety of mushrooms pop up on the trails at Skidaway Island State Park. Let’s see what mushrooms we can find and identify. Make sure to bring your smartphone or camera! Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for a 3-mile hike around the entirety of the Big Ferry trail. 10AM Fri. Sept. 6 & Fri. Sept. 27
*Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day Hike: Girl Scouts are invited to join us for a hike developed to highlight trees and their special place in our park. Event is limited to 30 Girl Scouts. Pre-registration is required. Call 912-598-2300 to register. Self-led activity sheets and prize stickers will be available for Girl Scouts Troops who visit the park on their own. 2PM Sat. Sept. 14
Animal of the Day: Drop by the Interpretive Center to say hi and learn about the animal of the day. There will be a different animal out each day for visitors to see and touch. 2PM Fri. Sept. 6, Sept. 20, & Sept. 27.
Gnarly Neighbors: The good, the bad and the ugly! Learn about what plants are critical to the health of our local ecosystem and environment, and what invasive flora pose a threat to native wildlife. Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for a 3-mile hike around the entirety of the Big Ferry trail. 9AM Monday Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16 & Sept. 23.
Read with a Ranger: Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center, outside if fair weather. 10AM Tues. Sept. 3, Tues. Sept. 10 & Tues. Sept. 24.
Roving Ranger: A ranger will be roving the park to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more! 3PM Wed. Sept. 4 & Wed. Sept. 25.
Trivia: Let’s Get Quizzical: Relax at the fire pit behind the Interpretive Center with trivia, featuring questions about local flora and fauna, Skidaway Island facts, and Georgia history. There will be four rounds, four questions per round, and each round will increase in difficulty. Round 1 is one point per question, round 2 is two points and so on to the fourth round. At the end, there will be a bonus question for an additional 10 points to whomever answers correctly. First, second, and third place will go home with nifty Skidaway Island State Park swag. Individuals only – no teams. NO PHONES. Good luck! 7PM Thursdays Sept. 5, Sept. 12, Sept. 19, Sept. 26 & 7PM Monday Sept. 30
Your State Parks Day: Volunteers blaze a trail. Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead. Parking fee waived. Snacks will be provided. 11AM Sat. Sept. 28.
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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!
2024 marks two milestone anniversaries for Kindermusik with 88 Keys: 10 years at their dedicated Bloomingdale studio, and 22 years of teaching Kindermusik around coastal Georgia! They’re so excited and grateful for each of their special families who has helped them make these milestones possible!
To give back, Kindermusik is offering 7 FREE celebration classes for the community!
Join in at one of the dates below for a totally free class with a fun surprise theme, sweet treats, and special gifts for everyone!
Spaces are limited in all the classes and will be closed as soon as each one fills.
Even if you are normally enrolled in a weekly class at the same time as one of these celebration classes, please fill out the form anyway so we can be sure to get an accurate head count.
Limit, you may only enroll in one class. Choose your preferred time and come celebrate.
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
Lots of special events happening in September 2024 @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah in addition to regular gymnastics & tumbling classes.
Tiny Tots: 11AM-12:30PM Sat. Sept. 7 & Sat. Sept. 21. Tiny Tots Playtime is for parents & toddlers to have fun, stay fit & make new friends. For ages 5 & younger. Register online. $10 if pre-registered/$15 at door. Cash or card. Details here.
Parents NIght Out: 5-9PM Fri. Sept. 20 & 6-10PM Sat. Sept. 28. Drop off your kids for a night of fit fun in the gym & pizza while you enjoy some childfree time. Details here.
Sept. 28 Parents Night Out
Parents Night Out @ Summit Gymnastics big gym. This fun-filled event is perfect for kids ages 6-14 to enjoy an evening of gymnastics, games, and activities, while you enjoy a night off!
Details: – Ages 6-14 – Gymnastics, games & more! – **Limited spots available**, so sign up soon!
Cost: – $40 per child – $25 for team kids (Please call or email to register for the team rate)
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.
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!
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.
Bring your little one to enjoy some social time and hang out with other moms while your little one is having fun.
Tiny JAM is the perfect setting for you to bond with your child and connect with other parents. Bring your coffee, unwind, and watch as your little explorer discovers new adventures in a safe and welcoming space. Come relax, chat with fellow parents, and create lasting memories with your child.
The Jam is a dedicated fitness center for kids aged 18 months to 17 years in Savannah. The goal is to promote an active lifestyle with gymnastics as the foundation, and they offer Ninjastics and obstacle courses to challenge your kids in a fun, non-competitive environment.
What The Jam offers: The 9,000 sq ft facility is clean, spacious, and equipped with brand-new apparatus. Plus, The Jam is home to the first Ninja Warrior rig in Savannah.
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.
$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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