Starting August 17, we’re excited to welcome riders back for our Fall After-School Group Lesson program!
Program Details Ages 7+ Maximum of 4 riders per group Monday–Friday 4:30–5:30 PM $280 for 4 weekly lessons
Each session includes 4 weekly lessons, and we skip entire weeks for major holidays—so you never lose a lesson because of a holiday break.
Fall Sessions Session 1: August 17–September 18 (No lessons Labor Day week) Session 2: September 21–October 23 (No lessons the week of October 12) Session 3: October 26–November 20 Session 4: November 30–January 8 (No lessons during Christmas and New Year’s weeks)
Choose the option that’s right for your family:
Monthly Membership (Recommended). Register here. Keep your rider’s lesson spot reserved with convenient automatic billing for each new 4-week session. www.rideredgate.com/afterschoollessons-membership
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Register for One 4-Week Session. Register here. Perfect for families who prefer more flexibility.
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Registration is open now for youth and teen visual and performing arts classes at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center!
Looking for a fun activity for your child this fall? Enroll them in an arts class at the Cultural Arts Center! With weekend, after-school, and homeschool daytime options, we have a class for every young artist. Classes start back August 15, 2026.
Classes begin August 15, 2026. Browse the catalog and register today online here.
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Toddler Tuesday is an Oatland Wildlife Center program for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of Oatland’s animals, or a relevant nature theme. The program will meet at the picnic pavilion and will include singing, finger play, a story, and a possible encounter with one of our furry, feathered or scaly residents.
Occasionally the program ventures to an exhibit, so dress appropriately and bring your stroller and walking shoes.
Pre-registration is no longer necessary. You can just show up and sign in. Pre-school programs must book a private program.
In the event of inclement weather we may cancel. Please check the website or Oatland’s social media or call the center if you are uncertain (912-395-1500).
Sessions are offered twice on Tuesdays from 10-10:30AM & 11-11:30AM.
If you don’t see a new theme, don’t worry, the program runs all year except one week during 4th of July, one week in October when prepping for Halloween Hike, Nov. 11 and over the winter holidays.
Nextdoor to Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah Children’s Museum will continue Summer Hours through Labor Day. Open Wednesday-Monday, 9AM-2PM. Closed Tuesday for group bookings.
Savannah Children’s Museum is separate admission from Georgia State Railroad Museum. Admission is free for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.
Savannah Children’s Museum is Labor Day Weekend including on Labor Day, Monday, September, 7th.
School Hours start Tuesday, September, 8th. School hours are Wednesday-Sunday, 9AM-3PM. Closed Monday and Tuesday for group bookings.
Train rides nextdoor at Georgia State Railroad Museum are Fridays-Sundays in August and September, hourly 10AM-3PM. Train rides also will be offered on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th.
Train rides are included in admission to Georgia State Railroad Museum, which is a separate admission from Savannah Children’s Museum.
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Hold a terrapin turtle hatchling and learn about local conservation efforts to help Diamondback Terrapin populations recover through nest protection and egg relocation. Representatives from the Skidaway Audubon Diamondback Terrapin Rescue Project will share how families can help protect these remarkable coastal turtles.
Program Details: • All ages are welcome. • Children ages 6 and older may hold a hatchling. • Learn about terrapin conservation and recovery efforts. • Free parking available.
Admission: Included with museum admission. Free for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.
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If you have any questions or would like to arrange for a group program, please contact the Rangers at Skidaway Island State Park
Some programs listed on the August calendar require pre-registration, as space and materials are limited. These programs are listed with an asterisk (*). Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance. If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call.
Pre-register for any program marked with an asterisk (*).
Backyard Birding: Join a ranger in our bird watching area behind the Visitor Center. We 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 us.
⌘ Bait-a-Bug Scavenger Hunt: Take a hike with a naturalist and check out the “bug bait” stations we set up to see what insects show up. Check off what you find in our scavenger hunt! Meet at the Sandpiper Trailhead.
⌘ Beaded Bugs: Dragonflies *: Create a colorful beaded pipe cleaner dragonfly and learn all about these incredible hunters with a naturalist! Meet in the Interpretive Center. $3 per person.
⌘ Buggy Suncatchers*: Will you create a butterfly, a beetle, a ladybug, or grasshopper? You decide! Make a seasonal sun-catcher and learn about the many roles insects play in our ecosystem! Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 per person.
⌘ Bug Bingo: Come cool off and play bug bingo in the Interpretive Center with us! Learn about some of the fascinating native insects that live on the island, have fun playing a game with your family and friends, and who knows – you may even win a prize! $2 per person.
⌘ Clay Critters*: Join a naturalist in the Interpretive Center for a great way to cool off this summer! Make a mushroom, leaf, or animal of your choice! Materials and instruction provided. $4 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance.
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. Join us at the Interpretive Center for a Show & Tell to see the hatchlings and hear about this important project. Ages 6 and up may be allowed to handle the hatchlings (to avoid germ transmission, younger children will not be allowed to handle the hatchlings).
⌘ Dippin’ for Dragons: Have you ever looked at a pond and wondered what dwells below the surface? Dip a net with us and see! Dragonfly and damselfly larvae, developing salamanders, and more… Meet up at the Big Ferry Trailhead for a short walk to the alligator ponds.
Draw Closer to Nature: * Have you ever wanted to draw what you see at Skidaway Island State Park? Meet in the Interpretive Center for an overview of nature sketching techniques. Then let’s hit the Sandpiper Trail, find our inspiration, and draw closer to nature! Instruction and materials provided. Space is limited. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance. Georgia high school students are encouraged to attend — enter the third annual Parks and Historic Sites Division Art Contest for a chance to have your artwork featured on table-top displays at the Georgia State Capitol in 2027! Visit gastateparks.org/artcontest for more information.
⌘ Fly like a Dragon*: Make a coffee filter dragonfly or butterfly with a naturalist, as we discuss the mechanics of insect flight. $3 per person. Fungi Hike: Many mushrooms pop up on the trails at Skidaway Island State Park. Let’s see what we can find and identify together. Make sure to bring your smartphone or camera! Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for a 1-2 mile hike.
Jewels of the Marsh: Diamondback Terrapins: The diamondback terrapin is the only turtle that lives only in brackish water. It is a keystone species in the saltmarsh ecosystem. Come join us for a closer look at this precious jewel. Meet in the Interpretive Center for a 30-minute program and see our two live diamondback terrapins.
⌘ Leafy Insect: Crawl, walk, or fly on over to the Interpretive Center where you can create your own insect from leaves and other materials found in the natural world. We will discuss insect anatomy – body parts, wing arrangement and more! $3 per person. Meet in the Interpretive Center. Nature Notebooks: Come by the Interpretive Center and create your very own nature notebook to record observations of the sights and sounds you encounter in nature! $3 per person.
Roving Ranger: A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more.
Snakes of Skidaway: Drop by the Interpretive Center to meet, touch, and learn all about one of our ambassador snakes: eastern rat snakes, corn snakes, an eastern garter snake, or an eastern king snake.
Unboxing the Box Turtle: Come meet some of our most elusive residents, the box turtles, and learn about their habits and amazing characteristics. Meet in the Interpretive Center.
Toddlers with a parent or guardian are introduced to a marine animal or subject through different activities, like a book reading, a craft, and a game or movement.
Program includes admission for parent or guardian. Toddler and all materials included with adult admission. Learn more here.
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Walks-Talks-Treks: Tybee Marine Science Center has regular programs this weeks.
Saturday, July 25, 2026 @ 10 AM LIMITED SPOTS! Grab your binoculars, sunglasses, and butterfly net… we’re off on a creepy-crawly musical adventure! Our little ones’ imagination skills will soar as they spread their wings, slither, hop, and crawl like our favorite insect friends. You won’t want to miss this delightful summer playdate: Creatures in My Backyard!
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more musical activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces! Claim your child’s spot before it fills!
Every enrolled child will get…
A 40-minute class packed with learning, love, and laughter A Kindermusik instrument/prop to take home A $5 coupon for our weekly studio classes
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Ages 0-7. Our class is geared toward newborns all the way up to 7-year-olds. Multiple caregivers are welcome, so bring the whole family along! Limited capacity! Our upcoming musical playdate will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Don’t delay in enrolling, as spots are limited and will be closed as soon as the spaces fill. Typically our playdates fill before the date so grab your spot now! Cost: $20 for first child; only $14 per sibling Location: Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano Studio; 183 Deerfield Rd W, Bloomingdale GA 31302 DATE & TIME Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM – STILL ROOM! LIMITED SPOTS LEFT
Each season we use a different curriculum covering new skills and character words while having fun! We’re kicking off our Fall Season the week of August 17th and would love for your child to join us on Soccer Island this season!
Cool off with a morning of free family fun at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum during Splash on the High Seas on Saturday, July 25 from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM.
Presented in partnership with Safe Kids Savannah, this annual summer event combines hands-on activities with important water safety education. Families can enjoy water games, creative crafts, sidewalk chalk, outdoor activities, life jacket demonstrations, and interactive stations focused on water, boat, and emergency safety.
Guests are also invited to explore Savannah’s largest private gardens and step inside the museum to experience Drawn to the Sea, our newest exhibition celebrating maritime stories through comics and illustration.
King of Pops will be on site with refreshing treats available for purchase.
Admission is free from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM. Regular museum admission resumes at 1:00 PM.
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum 41 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Savannah, GA 31401
Here’s a chance for your teen to become involved in the community, gain work experience, and build their resume while earning community service hours: become a member of Coastal Heritage Society Volunteer Teen Board!
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to apply to Coastal Heritage Society (CHS) Volunteer Teen Board for the 2026-2027 school year. Open to students throughout the Coastal Georgia-Savannah area including homeschool students.
Earn community service hours while helping bring history to life for children and families at Savannah’s museums and historic sites.
Build leadership skills, make new friends, and make a lasting impact in our community.
This summer, 88 Keys Piano is celebrating 24 years of offering Kindermusik classes to the greater Savannah area!
We’ve been awarded Top Program by Kindermusik International, which places us in the top 5% of programs worldwide.
Come visit a class for free with your 0-7 year old, and see why early childhood development and music are the perfect combination! Instruments, singing, movement, books and more!
All of City of Savannah Department of Cultural Resources youth and teen summer camps are now full, but a few spots remain in this last one: Teen Dance Camp for rising 7-12th graders!
Savannah Teens, get ready to tendu, pivot turn, groove, and boogie! This 5-day camp for rising grades 7th-12th will get you up and moving as you explore five different dance genres. No dance experience needed to move through each day in warmups, across the floor combinations, and choreography. Discover the art of Ballet, Lyrical, Modern, Jazz, and Hip Hop!
Registration takes place on CivicRec. You will need to create an account and add your teen to the account to register them. The camp takes place at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St.
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If you have any questions or would like to arrange for a group program, please contact the Rangers at Skidaway Island State Park
Many of the arts & crafts programs listed on the July calendar require pre-registration, as space and materials are limited. These programs are listed with an asterisk (*). Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance. If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call.
Backyard Birding: Join a ranger in our bird watching area behind the Visitor Center. We 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 us.
*Bee Hotels: Many native bees are solitary cavity nesters. You can help attract these important pollinators to your yard and support their populations by putting up a bee hotel. Meet in the Interpretive Center to make your own with us. Materials and instruction provided. $4 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance.
*Christmas in July: Oyster Shell Ornaments: Create a unique, keepsake ornament to keep as a souvenir or give as a gift. Materials provided. $8 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance. Meet at the Interpretive Center.
*Cool off with Clay Crafts: Joina naturalist in the Interpretive Center for a great way to cool off this summer! Make a mushroom, leaf, or animal of your choice! Materials and instruction provided. $4 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance.
DIY Birdfeeder: Birdfeeders provide an energetic boost to the diets of local and migrating birds looking for a hearty meal. Make your own to take home while watching our birdfeeders. Please note: peanut butter is one of the main ingredients used. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $3 per person.
Early Birds Birding Hike: Calling all bird nerds! Bring your binoculars and meet up with our Interpretive Ranger at the Sandpiper trailhead for a 1-mile walk in the early morning to look for birds! Binoculars will also be available to borrow.
Fourth of July: Commemorating 250 Years of Independence: Come and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with traditional activities – contests, games, and more!
Low Tide Hike: Coastal Georgia experiences relatively large, regular high and low tides.Join us for a short walk and talk on the tides and hear about the forces responsible for these sweeping changes. Meet at the Sandpiper Trail for a 1-mile hike.
*Jewels of the Marsh: Diamondback Terrapins: The diamondback terrapin is the only turtle that lives only in brackish water. It is a keystone species in the saltmarsh ecosystem. Come join us for a closer look at this precious jewel. Meet in the Interpretive Center for a 30-minute program and see our two live diamondback terrapins.
Make a Snake: Learn about snakes while making a fun craft to take home. $2 per person.
Maritime Forest Hike: Come learn about the unique forest ecosystem found along the coastline. Join a ranger for a discussion covering the ecosystem and the life that comprises it. Meet up at the Big Ferry trailhead for a 1.5-mile hike.
Marsh Hike: Meet up with a ranger for a guided hike along our coastal salt marshes, take in the sights and sounds of island scenery, and learn about this important ecosystem. The trails are near the water and can be muddy in some spots, so please wear sturdy shoes. Meet at the Sandpiper Trail behind the Visitor Center for this 1-mile hike.
Mindfulness Hike: Take a deep breath and hit the trails with us as we engage our bodies and minds in nature. Meet at the Sandpiper Trailhead for a 1-mile wellness hike.
*Monumental Mosaics: You will be amazed at the beautiful art you can create! Meet up with our naturalist in the Interpretive Center and learn how to make a beautiful keepsake mosaic commemorating our nation’s 250th year. Materials provided. $8 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance.
*Paint a Passerine*: Fly on over to the Interpretive Center and paint a picture of one of the many perching birds that can be found at the park! Materials provided. Beginners and all ages welcome. $4 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance.
Roving Ranger: A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more.
Snakes of Skidaway: Drop by the Interpretive Center to meet, touch, and learn all about one of our ambassador snakes: eastern rat snakes, corn snakes, an eastern garter snake, or an eastern king snake.
Unboxing the Box Turtle: Come meet some of our most elusive residents, the box turtles, and learn about their habits and amazing characteristics. Meet in the Interpretive Center.
Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano, now in its 24th year serving the Coastal Empire, invites you and your newborn through 7-year-old to try a free introductory class!
July 9, and July 23 at 4 p.m. Looking for ways to encourage your middle and high school students to get creative, meet new friends, and explore art in a fun and welcoming environment?
Summer Teen Nights at SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah are back, inviting hands-on learning with SCAD artists, curators, and educators. Every workshop is three-pronged, offering time to explore the galleries or special collections, create art in a guided project, and enjoy dinner as a community.
Introducing a different medium each week, every session offers a new skill to nurture.
Admission is $10 per student and includes all materials and dinner.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
The season goes from August through January, meeting every non-holiday weekend Saturday from 10AM-noon at the historic Trinity United Methodist Church in Downtown Savannah.
The Model UN season ends with a January conference so that the Haas Academy for Social Studies can shift into AP exam tutoring from February-May.
Currently, we anticipate the two conferences we will attend will be Georgia Tech’s conference October 4-6 and University of Georgia’s conference in January.
Reach out if you’re interested. We would love to have you.
Looking for a fun, family-friendly way to kick off the July 4th weekend in Savannah?
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum is hosting a Stars & Stripes Celebration on Friday, July 3 from 12–6 PM, with plenty for kids and families to enjoy throughout the museum and gardens.
Families can play patriotic mini golf, enjoy live music from the Savannah Local All Stars, keep the celebration going with DJ Jimmy Butcher, grab hot dogs from Naked Dog, cool off with Leopold’s Ice Cream and King of Pops, play cornhole, take photos at festive selfie stations, and explore the museum along the way.
The museum’s current exhibition, Drawn to the Sea, will also be on full display. This family-friendly exhibition brings maritime history to life through illustration, storytelling, comics, and artwork inspired by real ships and Savannah’s connection to the sea. It’s a great way for kids to experience history in a colorful, creative, and accessible way.
This is a great daytime option for families looking for something festive before the evening fireworks and holiday weekend plans. Tickets are $22, and children 3 and under are free. Ships of the Sea members at the Yacht level and above also receive free admission to the event.
Stars & Stripes Celebration Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum Friday, July 3 2026 12-6 PM $22 Admission (3 and younger free!) shipsofthesea.org/stars-stripes
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You’re invited to a summer zoo-themed musical Kindermusik playdate: At the Zoo! at Kindermusik Bloomingdale Saturday, June 27 @ 10 AM
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more musical activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces!