Looking for the perfect summer outing with your little one? Join Sea Love Savannah on Mondays in August for a special Mom & Mini Candle-Making Experience filled with creativity, quality time, and sweet memories!
How it works: When Mom pays full price for her candle, her Mini gets 50% off their candle-making experience! Perfect for moms, grandmas, aunts, and all the amazing caregivers who want to share something fun and meaningful with the little ones they love. All materials provided Kid-friendly options Great photo ops Fun for all ages! Let your creativity shine and make something beautiful together.
These programs teach self-confidence, poise, character, and ethical behavior to youth in grades 1-9 in the Greater Savannah area. The goal is to act and learn to treat others with honor, dignity, and respect for better relationships with family, friends, and business associates later in life and to learn to practice ballroom dance.
Please visit the About tab to learn more about the Pre-Cotillion and Junior Cotillion programs. Class schedules may be found on the Classes tab. Visit the registration tab to register.
Online registration for the 2025-2026 Junior Cotillion and 2025 Pre-Cotillion is now open!
Junior Cotillion $400 Pre-Cotillion – $300
There are two payment options for Junior Cotillion and Pre-Cotillion registration. Either paid in full at the time of registration or 1/2 may be paid at the time of registration, with the balance due a week before classes start. Please note that all registrations are non-refundable.
Payments accepted through the Zelle account savannah.gachapter@nljc.com
Please contact savannah.gachapter@nljc.com or 704-616-3450 to request an invitation packet for any of our programs.
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Looking for a fun and safe way to let your little one burn off some energy?
Tumble Time @ Rise Gymnastics is an open play session just for ages 5 and younger.
Bring your kids to explore, climb, jump, and tumble in our kid-friendly gym space—perfect for building coordination, burning energy, and making new friends (for them and you!).
Wilderness Southeast (WiSE) is hosting its 4th annual “Paddle Battle” on September 13th, 11 AM – 3 PM, at the Sun Life Marina on Wilmington Island, which is a 20-minute drive from downtown Savannah, Georgia. The event will feature:
*Two “Paddle Battle” Races (5K and 10K) and a 1-mile “FUN” race
*Low Country Boil and Beverages
*Live Music with the Crabettes and another performance TBA
*Raffle with Big Prizes and Award Ceremony
*Pontoon Family Boat Ride with Bull River Cruises
*Games and Activities for Kids
Tickets (ages 21 and over) are $50 (to paddle and/or party).
Tickets include food, non-alcoholic beverages and an adult drink ticket.
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A new term of arts classes at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center (formerly Savannah Cultural Arts Center) start back August 18, 2025! Choose from offerings in drawing, painting, acting and more for kids and teens ages 2-18.
Because young students may not recognize the signs of vision issues in themselves, you can help by watching for certain indicators in your child. For instance, you may notice signs of eye strain such as squinting. Here are a few other reasons to schedule an eye exam for your child:
Sensitivity to light
Sitting too close to the TV
Holding books or devices near their face
Frequent eye rubbing or blinking
Turning their head to the side to see things
Chronic redness
Aside from these symptoms, you’ll also want to be on the lookout for any school-related changes that could point to vision issues. For example, if your student is struggling with reading or seems to have a shorter-than-usual attention span, these are potential signs of eye issues that could go overlooked.
Whether your child is showing signs of vision impairment or they’re due for a routine eye exam, the eye care specialists at SouthCoast Health are here for your family. SouthCoast Health optometrists can test your child’s vision using state-of-the-art equipment and can offer a range of corrective options if needed. See providers and their locations here, or schedule an appointment by calling 912.691.3600.
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In honor of America 250, Coastal Heritage Society in Savannah is giving away 25 FREE field trips to local schools and co-ops!
Teachers from surrounding counties are invited to enter our raffle for a chance to explore the American Revolution at Savannah History Museum with their students.
Don’t miss the chance to make history come alive! Enter today here.
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Free Family Event: Splash on the High Seas at Ships of the Sea! Make a splash this summer at Splash on the High Seas—a free family day of water fun, hands-on activities, and important safety education at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum!
In partnership with Safe Kids Savannah, this event features splashy outdoor games, grab bags for kids, and safety stations focused on lifejacket use and boat safety. Don’t miss the regatta race with water blasters, the water bucket relay, and more fun throughout the museum’s beautiful gardens.
Cool off with sweet treats from King of Pops (available for purchase), and enjoy a day of play, learning, and community.
Admission to both the event and the museum is free, including the current exhibition: Sea of Ink: Savannah Maritime Tattoos—a fascinating look at the art, history, and culture of local maritime tattooing.
Come dressed to get wet and bring a towel! Great for all ages Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, Savannah Details + RSVP: shipsofthesea.org/splash-high-seas
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UPDATE: We heard your requests and have added more Saturday morning classes to the Fall session schedule. Now it’s even easier to find a class that fits your family’s busy life!
ENROLL NOW & ENJOY 20% if you sign up for the entire Fall Session
Two ways to register:
* August session 08/04/25 – 08/30/25 – 4 weeks session
* Fall session 08/04-12/202-/25 – Enjoy 20% off tuition if they enroll for the fall session.
New classes: more morning classes available, and as always Tiny Jam for little ones on Wednesdays 9am-11am and Open Jams on Saturdays 10am-12pm.
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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Look what is opening this August in Savannah: Public Health 4 Kidz Production Science Center @ 2204 Skidaway Rd., Savannah.
2 Grand Opening Events in 2 Days. 3 Sessions each Day!
August 1st Homeschoolers. August 2nd Open to Everyone!
Public Health 4 Kidz Production LLC promotes careers in public health and provides opportunities for kids to learn and engage in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Health Education, and Health Administration.
