Savannah-Chatham County Public School students head back to class on Thursday, August 1, 2024. To make certain our families have all the information they need to prepare, SCCPSS will host a Back to School Expo at the Savannah Civic Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 10AM- 3PM. Free & open to the public.
At the Expo, staff will be available to help families with anything they might need for back-to-school readiness, including transportation, nutrition and athletics. Registration assistance will be available for families who have moved here recently or have changed residences. Please bring your proof of residency.
There will be student organizations and community partners in attendance. In addition, representatives from each of the district’s schools will be on site to provide supply lists and open house schedules.
Don’t miss this fun and exciting kick-off to the new school year. Admission is free and translators will be available. We hope to see you there!
WHAT: SCCPSS Back to School Expo
WHEN: Sat. July 20,2024, 10AM-3PM
WHERE: Savannah Civic Center, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah
The Front Porch presents the 4th annual “Back to School BLOCK ROCK” on July 27th, from 4-6PM at the Civic Center in Savannah, GA.
This event will feature giveaways, prizes, and school supplies from over 30 community partners.
Special guests include Davy the Ghost Pirate, Darryl Anderson, and The Fabulous Equinox Krewe! Event attendees will also receive free dinner in an air-conditioned space.
Free & open to the public.
The Front Porch – Where Youth and Families Gather, is a community-based risk reduction program. Learn more here.
Their #1 Goal is SAFETY ensuring every swimmer is equipped with vital survival skills, fostering both safety and joy in the water.
British Swim School of Savannah specializes in transforming beginners into confident, happy swimmers through expert instruction and a proven curriculum.
When you’re ready to take the plunge and become a safer swimmer, don’t hesitate to reach out.
British Swim School of Savannah is here to help you navigate your aquatic journey. Swim safely, swim confidently—choose British Swim School of Savannah today!
10AM – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – 30-minute free classes to discover our programs (6 classes every 30 minutes across 3 rooms) Face Painting, Games, and Open JAM activities throughout the day Chazito’s Food Truck and an Obstacle Course
Exciting Prizes and More:
The first 20 kids to register will receive a free meal. Link to register here:
Hourly prize drawings (free registration fees, free open jams, free birthday party, and a free JAM bag with sleeve and VIP membership).
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The JAM Urban Athletic Club is Savannah’s first ninjastics & obstacle course. The Jam UAC open-gym is dedicated to all kids and teens who want to have fun in a safe environment for a couple hours. Under certified coaches’ supervision, athletes will run free through an obstacle course, ninjastics module course, and gymnastics setup.
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From birth, people in the United States are fortunate to have vaccines against more than 20 other life-threatening illnesses available, which allow them to build immunity.
SouthCoast Health provides a closer look here into the CDC’s recommended vaccine schedule for every age.
See the guide to recommended vaccines for children here.
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BOO! Disney Just Released Some Spooky Good Promotions For This Halloween Season & Two Sister Travel Has All The Details
Stay at select Disney Resort hotels and unlock incredible savings! Picture this: Up to 30% off rooms on stays from Nov. 24 to Dec. 25, 2024, and extra discounts for Sunday to Thursday nights from Oct. 6 to Nov. 21, 2024.
But wait, there’s more fun to be had! Enjoy FREE Park Hopper benefits when you upgrade to a Walt Disney Travel Company room-and-ticket package with non-discounted 4-day (or longer) theme park tickets. That means you can bounce between theme parks throughout your stay!
These offers are perfect for planning your Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! The kids will be ecstatic while Trick-Or-Treating through Magic Kingdom and seeing Mickey and Friends dressed up for the occasion!
Planning this spook-tastic getaway doesn’t have to be daunting. Let Two Sisters Travel create a tailored itinerary that fits your style, preferences, and budget.
Two Sisters Travel handles every detail so you can focus on making unforgettable memories in the most magical place on Earth!
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A few places in and around Beaufort SC to check out include:
Reconstruction Era National HIstoric Park Includes: Old Beaufort Firehouse, Penn Center, (St. Helena Is.), Camp Saxton (Port Royal) Free admission Kids can complete the Junior Ranger booklet to receive a Junior Ranger badge. Free admission
Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center Free admission A non-profit museum dedicated to the betterment & conservation of the waters & lands of our unique salt marsh ecosystem. Features include a 3,000 gallon aquarium; moons & tides exhibit; underwater sounds exhibit; Megalodon jaw; educational touch tanks. 310 Okatie Hwy Okatie, SC (843) 645-7774
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The Kazoo Factory museum tours See how kazoos are made at this museum. The museum tours show how kazoos are assembled, imprinted, packaged and shipped worldwide. Kids can also make their own kazoos to take home. Admission fees: No charge to browse the museum. Guided tours: $14.50 per adult, $11.50 per child age 4-12, and children 3 and younger are free. 12 John Galt Road Beaufort, SC 29906 (843) 982-6387 www.thekazoofactory.com
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Spanish Moss Trail Bike, walk, run this 12-foot wide, 10-mile paved pedestrian trail through neighborhoods, marshes and more. When completed, the trail will be 13.6 miles. Free. Parking trail head Depot Road Beaufort, SC 29902. www.spanishmosstrail.com
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Parris Island Marine Graduation Graduation ceremonies are open to the public and typically held certain Friday mornings throughout the year. For the exact dates of specific graduation ceremonies, click here for the 2019 schedule. The ceremony begins at 9 AM and typically lasts about an hour. To enter Parris Island, you’ll need to have a valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance and valid registration. Free 283 Blvd De France Parris Island, SC 29905 843-228-3650 http://www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/
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Hunting Island State Park and Lighthouse 2555 Sea Island PKWY Hunting Island, SC 29920 (843) 838-2011 Admission Fees: Adults: $8 SC Seniors: $5 Children 6-15: $4 Children 5 and younger are free
Hwy. 21 Drive-In End the day by taking the kids to an old-fashioned drive in. 55 Parker Dr. Beaufort, SC 29906 (843) 846-4500 Call the theater for ticket prices http://hwy21drivein.com/
$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.
Kids can learn how to play chess with a Story Time Chess Workshop on certain Sundays & Tuesdays @ The Magical World of Toys in Savannah, a new toy store in Savannah’s Live Oak neighborhood off Waters Avenue.
The group will read a story of piece each week and practice mini games.
Dates & times include:
11-11:45AM Sun. July 14; Sun. July 21; Sun. July 28 2024.
10-10:45AM Tues. July 16; Tues. July 23; Tues. July 30.
Free & open to the public.
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.
Teen Nights @ SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah are one of this city’s best kept secrets. Older kids get to focus on different innovative themes in the inspirational environs of SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah. All skill levels are welcome. Dinner and supplies are provide. And Teen Nights are only $10 each.
Under the guidance of SCAD MOA educators, create a living monument in the form of a plant arrangement. Borrowing inspiration from Iván Argote’s exhibition The Burden of the Invisible, assemble large planters with native flora as an homage to your history of place. Consider how Argote’s exhibition honors people in a new way as you reimagine historical monuments of the South.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Build your own set of Matryoshka dolls (Russian nesting dolls) inspired by Cao Fei’s exhibition At the Edge of Superhumanity. With SCAD alum Abbey Wiggam (B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2020) as their guide, students learn more about culturally significant relics while engaging their whimsical creativity.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Enrollment is filling up @ Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler which offers preschool, kindergarten, elementary, & middle school. Before & after-care also offered.
Tour this private micro school’s new campus. Call 912.348.2017.
Advanced Academics Academy offers full day school year for PreK-8th grade and half-day homeschool year for K-8.
Find SouthCoast Health safety tips for all things summer & July 4th related: fireworks, grilling, swimming & more here.
“We want all community members to have fun and make the most out of this holiday,” said SouthCoast Health Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Michelle Wilson. “But we also want to stress the importance of keeping in mind safety and health precautions as well. On any big holiday with parties and events, there are always elevated risks to be aware of.”
If you have questions about keeping you and your family safe this summer, or if you would like to talk to a medical expert about anything health and safety related, make an appointment with SouthCoast Health here.
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The Coastal Pediatrics understanding and compassionate staff is here from start to finish to help you feel comfortable trusting Coastal Pediatrics with your family’s care.
10AM – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – 30-minute free classes to discover our programs (6 classes every 30 minutes across 3 rooms) Face Painting, Games, and Open JAM activities throughout the day Chazito’s Food Truck and an Obstacle Course
Exciting Prizes and More:
The first 20 kids to register will receive a free meal. Link to register here:
Hourly prize drawings (free registration fees, free open jams, free birthday party, and a free JAM bag with sleeve and VIP membership).
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The JAM Urban Athletic Club is Savannah’s first ninjastics & obstacle course. The Jam UAC open-gym is dedicated to all kids and teens who want to have fun in a safe environment for a couple hours. Under certified coaches’ supervision, athletes will run free through an obstacle course, ninjastics module course, and gymnastics setup.
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