Looking for the perfect summer outing with your little one? Come to Sea Love on Monday’s in June 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-making experience, 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.
Walk-ins welcome or book ahead online here to save your spot.
1. Free admission for active military & their families through Labor Day 2025. Details here.
2. Mini Masters Mornings – introducing children ages 1-4 to art: 11AM-Noon on Monday June 23 & Monday. July 2. Details here.
3. Free Monthly Artful Afternoon Workshop for Homeschool Families: Wednesday, June 18 and July 9, 1-4pm. Details here.
4. Summer Teen/Pre-Teen Nights. $10 Admission. All skill levels welcome. Supplies & dinner provided. 4:30-6:30PM Thursdays June 12, June 26, July 10, July 17, July 24. Go to one or all! Details here.
5. Free admission for local residents on the second Sunday of each month. Details here.
Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah. In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.
This 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.
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Come to Old Fort Jackson in Savannah for family-friendly educational programming focusing on the lives of soldiers once stationed at Fort Jackson and its 18th-century predecessor, Mud Fort.
Daily cannon firings & fort history program at 11AM & 2PM lead by Coastal Heritage Society interpreters dressed as soldiers from different units present on-site over the 250 years of the fort’s history.
The 20-30 minute fort history program precedes the cannon firing. On weekends, there’s a 1:30PM Riverboat Salute.
Call ahead to confirm: 912-232-3945. This National Historic Landmark is open daily 9AM-4PM.
Coastal Heritage Society operates six local sites: Savannah History Museum, Savannah’s Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Pin Point Heritage Museum, and Harper Fowlkes House.
Get your family membership with a 25% discount online here. Please use the code SOMAMA25 to receive the 25% discount.
This discount is only available during June 2025 and expires July 1st 2025. (Discount for family memberships only)
Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership includes: unlimited admission to all six Coastal Heritage sites – Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Savannah History Museum, Pin Point Heritage Museum, Harper Fowlkes House – for one family (up to 2 primary cardholders).
Every member receives:
*Unlimited admission to all Coastal Heritage Society museums and historic sites!
*Discounts for special events like Savannah Santa Train; free admission to certain events like Bug Fest and Seuss Fest
*10% discount in all museum gift shops
*Free Site Tours by Train at Georgia State Railroad Museum
*e-Newsletter subscription
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St. Vincent’s Academy is excited to offer a variety of 2025 summer camps designed for rising 6th through 9th grade girls!
Our all-girls summer programs include Sports Camps, Study Skills & Leadership Camps, and Music & Theater Camps—each created to inspire confidence, creativity, and personal growth.
Camps are $200 and include a free camp t-shirt. Don’t miss out—click here to learn more and register today: www.svaga.net/camps
Embark on a journey of artistic expression, discovery, and exploration with SCAD MOA educators @ Mini Masters Mornings, 11AM-Noon on Monday June 23 & Monday. July 21 2025.
Brimming with imaginative activities designed just for kiddos, each day is packed with programming inspired by the latest exhibitions. While enjoying art projects, gallery visits, outdoor play, creative indoor games, dance parties, and, of course, snack time, your budding geniuses (and you) can form new friendships.
Mini Masters Morning is programmed for children ages 1–4. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.
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Active military & their families receive free admission to SCAD Museum of Art now until Sept. 1 2025.
The SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah honors our U.S. service members by participating in the annual Blue Star Museums movement.
In collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America, SCAD MOA welcomes active-duty military personnel and their families free of charge starting on Armed Forces Day, May 17, through Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025.
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SESSIONS: • Week 1: June 2–5 • Week 2: June 9–12 • Week 3: June 16–19 • Week 4: June 23–26
Camp Overview: Led by Middle School Science Coordinator Andy Wiley, Ecology Camp invites children to explore the Lowcountry’s unique ecosystems through hands-on, outdoor learning. Campers will investigate marshes, beaches, and freshwater habitats with exciting field visits and engaging science activities.
Monday: Savannah Country Day – Intro & Gear Up Tuesday: Rodney J. Hall Memorial Park – Marsh Study Wednesday: Tybee Island – Beach Study Thursday: Lake Mayer – Freshwater Ecology
Low Country Counseling experts share 3 everyday ways here to help provide emotional support so boys feel safe and learn to express their full range of feelings.
Contact Low Country Counseling for any questions you need answered or to schedule an appointment. Help is available. You are not alone! Call 912-503-5744 or send a message here.
Location: SouthCoast Health Pediatrics – 89 Interchange Dr., Richmond Hill
Cost: $30
Note: A parent or guardian must accompany the patient.
If this date doesn’t work for your family, don’t worry! Sports physicals can often be included in your child’s annual Well-Child Visit, which is usually 100% covered by insurance. Just let your provider know you need a sports clearance, and they’ll handle both during the same appointment.
Come to Georgia Tech Savannah for programming that will highlight the intersection between science and technology for elementary, middle, and high school students.
All programs are located on the Georgia Tech Savannah campus and will run from 8:30 am – 3 pm, and all parents and guardians are invited to a student showcase on Friday starting around 1:30 pm.
All participants have the opportunity to opt into our lunch program at no additional cost! Aftercare is available for a small fee.
Join us for:
AI Sensors On Sea & Land – July 7 – July 11 – Middle School Students
Weather Your Stations – July 14 – July 18 – Elementary Students (4th and 5th)
IoT and You – July 7 – July 18 (2 Weeks) – High School Students
Learn more about each program and register online here.
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City of Savannah Athletics is happy to announce the Above the Violence – 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament in honor of Roscoe “Scolo” Edwards, happening Sat. July 12.
Team registration is REQUIRED and winners will receive a CASH prize sponsored by our very own Earl Etheridge!
Tournament Details
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: Starts at 9:00am Location: Blackshear Basketball Complex (820 Wheaton St, Savannah, GA 31401)
The SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah honors our U.S. service members by participating in the annual Blue Star Museums movement.
In collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America, SCAD MOA welcomes active-duty military personnel and their families with complimentary admission starting on Armed Forces Day, May 17, through Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025.
Free admission to all local residents on the second Sunday of each month. Residents of Savannah and any surrounding counties (Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, Jasper) are invited to visit free of charge. Learn more here.
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Coastal Heritage Society operates six local sites: Savannah History Museum, Savannah’s Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Pin Point Heritage Museum, and Harper Fowlkes House.
Get your family membership with a 25% discount online here. Please use the code SOMAMA25 to receive the 25% discount.
This discount is only available during June 2025 and expires July 1st 2025. (Discount for family memberships only)
Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership includes: unlimited admission to all six Coastal Heritage sites – Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Savannah History Museum, Pin Point Heritage Museum, Harper Fowlkes House – for one family (up to 2 primary cardholders).
Every member receives:
*Unlimited admission to all Coastal Heritage Society museums and historic sites!
*Discounts for special events like Savannah Santa Train; free admission to certain events like Bug Fest and Seuss Fest
*10% discount in all museum gift shops
*Free Site Tours by Train at Georgia State Railroad Museum
*e-Newsletter subscription
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Intro to Youth Sports program @ Savannah JEA is the perfect starting point for your child’s athletic journey—no pressure, only pure fun.
Designed for ages 3 to 6, this flexible four-week program introduces children to a variety of team sports in a supportive, playful environment. Each week highlights a different sport—kickball, soccer, flag football, and pickleball—giving kids the chance to move, laugh, and learn the basics through games and teamwork.
Families can register for individual weeks or sign up for the full four-week series. Whether they want to try one sport or experience them all, the program is designed to fit your child’s interests and your schedule.
For more details, contact Coach Sam Chappell at (912) 556-0055 or samc@savj.com.
Program Details:
3–4 Year Olds: Mondays & Wednesdays at 3:00 PM
5–6 Year Olds: Mondays & Wednesdays at 5:00 PM
Location: Outdoors when weather permits; indoors as needed
Duration: June 9 – July 2
Registration: Weekly or full program sign-up available
Sea Love Savannah & Sea Love Hilton Head have a lot of fun happenings in June 2025 including Mom & Me Summer Art & Candle Making Workshops at both locations.
Dive into luxury and kick summer off on Friday, June 13th, 11am-3pm, at Sea Love Savannah’s exclusive Pop Up Event! Discover permanent jewelry by Goldie Links. Browse this exquisite collection of chains for bracelets, necklaces, and anklets.
Come to Sea Love Savannah to learn how to decoupage a large oyster shell with a nautical theme, complete your own unique blended scent and design a small soy candle. Don’t miss The Junk Bug and Sea Love Savannah’s event on June 20th 10am-12pm. Price of this workshop is $75.
Dive into luxury and kick summer off on June 14, 12-4pm at this exclusive Pop Up Event! Discover permanent jewelry by Bee Chic Chains. Browse this exquisite collection of chains for bracelets, necklaces, and anklets. Your ideal accessory awaits! Pricing begins at $65.
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Temporary Extensions: Fairy Hair, Mermaid Locks, 11AM-4PM Wed. June 25
Ever dreamed of having fairy hair or mermaid locks?
Now’s your chance to add a little magic to your summer look!
Join us at Sea Love Hilton Head on June 25th 11am-4pm for a shimmering experience you won’t want to miss. Choose from vibrant strands of tinsel or feathers that are delicately attached to individual hairs — quick, easy, and absolutely enchanting.
These temporary extensions are the perfect way to sparkle all summer long.
Looking for a fun activity for your teen this summer? Enroll them in Summer Arts Camps @ the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center (formerly called the Savannah Cultural Arts Center)!
With offerings in visual and performing arts, we’ve got a camp for every artistic passion including acting, dancing, jewelry making, pottery and more! View the list below and register your teen today! Camps start June 16 and run through July 25. Camps are for rising grades 7th-12th.
Sign up your child for Parents’ Night Out happening this Friday, June 7, 5-9PM @ Summit Gymnastics @ their new location on Eisenhower Drive in Savannah.
Cost: $40, includes pizza, drinks, Minion movie, & more.
Ages: 4-10
Spots are limited—sign up now to secure your child’s spot!
Juneteenth Free Family Day – On Saturday, June 7 from 10am-5pm local residents can enjoy free admission* to the Jepson Center and Telfair Academy. Performances will begin at 1pm with art making activities available from 1-4pm at the Jepson Center.
*FREE admission to the Jepson Center and Telfair Academy for local residents (Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, Liberty, Bulloch, Beaufort, and Jasper Counties).
Juneteenth Lecture – Join us at the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum on June 10 at 6pm for a special presentation on Gullah Geechee culture, history, and beliefs with author, Emmy-nominated performing artist, and cultural interpreter, Ron Daise.
Coastal Heritage Society operates six local sites: Savannah History Museum, Savannah’s Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Pin Point Heritage Museum, and Harper Fowlkes House.
Get your family membership with a 25% discount online here. Please use the code SOMAMA25 to receive the 25% discount.
This discount is only available during June 2025 and expires July 1st 2025. (Discount for family memberships only)
Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership includes: unlimited admission to all six Coastal Heritage sites – Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Savannah History Museum, Pin Point Heritage Museum, Harper Fowlkes House – for one family (up to 2 primary cardholders).
Every member receives:
*Unlimited admission to all Coastal Heritage Society museums and historic sites!
*Discounts for special events like Savannah Santa Train; free admission to certain events like Bug Fest and Seuss Fest
*10% discount in all museum gift shops
*Free Site Tours by Train at Georgia State Railroad Museum
*e-Newsletter subscription
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During summer, Savannah Children’s Museum will dedicate different days of the summer to some of their most requested activities, so you can plan accordingly. Messy Mondays. Turtle Tuesdays. Water Wednesdays. Take-Off Thursdays. Farm Fridays. Surprise Saturdays.
This programming is included with Savannah Children’s Museum admission and FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members.
Coastal Heritage Society operates six local sites: Savannah History Museum, Savannah’s Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Pin Point Heritage Museum, and Harper Fowlkes House.
Get your family membership with a 25% discount online here. Please use the code SOMAMA25 to receive the 25% discount.
This discount is only available during June 2025 and expires July 1st 2025. (Discount for family memberships only)
Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership includes: unlimited admission to all six Coastal Heritage sites – Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, Savannah History Museum, Pin Point Heritage Museum, Harper Fowlkes House – for one family (up to 2 primary cardholders).
Every member receives:
*Unlimited admission to all Coastal Heritage Society museums and historic sites!
*Discounts for special events like Savannah Santa Train; free admission to certain events like Bug Fest and Seuss Fest
*10% discount in all museum gift shops
*Free Site Tours by Train at Georgia State Railroad Museum
*e-Newsletter subscription
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Sign up for this parent-and-me ocean-themed musical Kindermusik playdate happening at 10AM Saturday June 14 2025.
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.
Every enrolled child will get…
A 40-minute class packed with learning, love, and laughter
Welcome to The Art Studio in Savannah, offering art classes for all ages in an at-home classroom and art studio. Specializing in foundation art skills and portfolio development for middle and high school visual arts schools.
The learning environment supports individualized art instruction and a positive fun encouraging experience for all students.
This art studio and classroom provides a nurturing environment for the unique and growing creative spirit.
All skill levels welcome.
Class sizes are no larger than six students, supporting individualized attention.
All materials are provided.
About the art teacher
Meet Julie Cummings, a teacher and artist with a BFA in painting (LSU) and an MFA in Illustration (SCAD). Julie has 12 years of experience as an art educator and two years of post-graduate education in Art Therapy.
