Contribute to Savannah’s STEAM Center matching campaign and see your donation double

Progress continues on Coastal Heritage Society’s new STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum, an indoor expansion opening at the end of 2025.

The STEAM Center will be located inside the 1925 historic Storehouse of the Central of Georgia Railway campus, between Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah.

The indoor expansion will debut Numbers in Nature, an interactive STEAM-focused exhibit that will allow visitors to step into a captivating maze of mirrors designed to challenge perceptions and spark curiosity.

Malcolm and Julia Butler have generously committed to match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $150,000 for the STEAM Center. Funds raised from this matching campaign will be used to finalize preparations to welcome guests into the new museum space.

Nora Lee, CEO of Coastal Heritage Society, expressed gratitude to all donors who share and support the vision for this new cultural and educational resource for the local community — the Butlers; City of Savannah Government for their partnership; Colonial Group, Inc., the Lesher Family Foundation, and other donors for their vision and support to help get this project off the ground.

Learn more or contribute to the STEAM Center matching campaign here.

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Use discount code SOMAMA25 at checkout during June 2025 to receive 25% off a $125 Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership

In celebration of Coastal Heritage Society’s 50 years of education and preservation in Savannah this year, Coastal Heritage Society is offering a 25% discount on a $125 year-long Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership to SouthernMamas.com readers during June 2025.

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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Gymnastics Summer Camp 2025 @ Rise Gymnastics Academy, Savannah

Make This Summer Unforgettable!
Join us at Rise Gymnastics Summer Camps for high-energy fun, movement, crafts, and new friendships!

Weekly sessions in July
* Daily themed activities
* Gymnastics, ninja, games, and creativity
* Drop-in available for just $45/day
* 10% off when you register now!
* Need flexibility? We offer early drop-off and late pick-up options to fit your schedule!

Spaces are filling fast — grab your spot today! RiseGymnasticsAcademy@gmail.com

Follow Rise Gymnastics Academy on Facebook – Facebook & Instagram

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July Playdates for children ages 0-7 & their caregivers at Kindermusik studio, Bloomingdale

Sign up for a Bugs in My Backyard Kindermusik July Playdates @ 10 & 11 am Saturday July 12.

Sign up here.

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…

*40-minute class packed with learning, love, and laughter

*Kindermusik instrument/prop to take home

*$5 coupon for our weekly studio classes

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Georgia Pre-K at Habersham YMCA, Savannah

Georgia Pre-K enrollment is NOW OPEN at the Habersham Childcare Learning Center at the YMCA!

Stop by today to pick up your registration packet and secure your child’s spot for the upcoming school year.

Or register online here: 

Proudly serve children ages 6 weeks to 4 years old, offering:

– Quality Rated Childcare

– Curriculum-based activities

– Open from 6:30 a.m.– 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

– On-site enrichment programs including dance & soccer

At Habersham Childcare, your child becomes part of our Y family. We’re here to be apart of your child’s journey as they grow, learn, and thrive.

Visit us at: 6400 Habersham St, Savannah, GA 31405

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Find Savannah summer fun for kids including Fourth of July fireworks & events in Richmond Hill, Tybee Island, Hilton Head Island & Savannah in this week’s SouthernMamas.com E-letter

Read it here.

Subscribe for free here.

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Use discount code SOMAMA25 at checkout during June 2025 to receive 25% off a $125 Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership

In celebration of Coastal Heritage Society’s 50 years of education and preservation in Savannah this year, Coastal Heritage Society is offering a 25% discount on a $125 year-long Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership to SouthernMamas.com readers during June 2025.

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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Summit Gymnastics Summer Camp, Savannah

Sign up for July 7-July 11 Summer Camp @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah.

Theme is Super-Secret Spy. Cost: $55 a day per child or $225 a week for ages 4-12.

Enroll in via the Parent Portal at Summit Gymnastics Web site.

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Sign up for an Above the Violence – 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament in honor of Roscoe “Scolo” Edwards! Team registration is REQUIRED and winners will receive a CASH prize sponsored by City of Savannah’s 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)

Price: FREE

Age: 18+

Team Size: Minimum 3 players / Maximum 4 players

Register here.

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Free Trial Classes including Mommy & Me @ Rise Gymnastics Academy in Savannah

Registration is open for July 2025 classes @ Rise Gymnastics Academy in Savannah.

Classes offered kids of all ages and skill levels including Mommy & Me.

First class is a free trial!

Look here to find classes that are the best fit for your child!

Questions? Email risegymnasticsacademy@gmail.com

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Special Friday Parkour Night @ The Jam UAC, Savannah

Ready for an action-packed evening?

Join Savannah’s The Jam Urban Athletic Club for Kids for Special Parkour Night!
Ages: 6+
$30 per child
Popcorn, snacks & drinks included
Supervised by 2 awesome coaches
Obstacle courses, running & flipping drills and tons of fun!

The Jam Urban Athletic Club @ 1100 Eisenhower Dr. Suite 27 A, Savannah

Sign up via online here.

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5 Reasons to visit SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah this summer:

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.

Details on all of the above here.

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Summer teen programs @ SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

Teen Night: Sophisticated selfies 

Thursday, June 26 

4:30–6:30 p.m.

Learn the fundamentals of photography with SCAD alum Robin Maaya (B.F.A., photography, 2021) as she guides students on how to adjust their cell phone camera settings to take self-portraits like the images seen in SCAD deFINE ART honoree Zanele Muholi’s eponymous exhibition.

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.

Teen Night: Threads of expression

Thursday, July 10

4:30–6:30 p.m.

Explore the impact of fiber arts with SCAD alum Ivy Anderson (B.F.A., fibers, 2024) through the lens of artist Diedrick Brackens and his current exhibition the shape of survival. Practice the process of designing custom textiles with fellow artists in this immersive, tactile workshop.

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.

Teen Night: Building character 

Thursday, July 17

4:30–6:30 p.m.

Appreciate the ambient art of watercolors and architectural illustration with SCAD alum and artist Derek Larson (M.F.A., sequential art, 2011). While you engage in live portrayal, hear more about the SCAD Museum of Art’s structural history as you bring its walls to life through pigment.

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.

Teen Night: Timeless techniques 

Thursday, July 24

4:30–6:30 p.m.

Collaborate with SCAD graduate student Joanna Paige Silver (M.F.A. painting) to practice the Japanese art of chine collé! Garner inspiration from the works showcased in the museum collection and lobby exhibition Vera & Friends: Artist Scarves by Vera Neumann and Massif Central — which features designs made using the same technique — while creating your own prints using this special transfer process.

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.

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SAVANNAH & TYBEE FIREWORKS

Savannah Fireworks 2025 @ Plant Riverside District & River Street, Fri. July 4 2025
Savannah’s Independence Day Fireworks Show on Fri July 4th at 9:30PM. The 3rd Infantry Division Bands will perform 6:30PM on Rousakis Riverfront Plaza on River Street. More information here.

July 4th Fireworks @ The Pier @ Tybee Island, Fri July 4 2025
Fri July 4, 2025, 9:15ishPM
Tybee’s annual celebration of America’s birthday. Independence day fireworks start between 9PM and 9:30 pm. The show is staged on the pier but is easily viewed from any of Tybee Island’s eastern beaches.

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Shelter Cove Harbour Fireworks, Fri. July 4

HarbourFest on July 4 at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina is an expanded version of the activities at Shelter Cove on certain evenings during summer. Entertainment; children’s activities, food and more. Activities start at approximately 6PM., with fireworks around dark at 9PM.
More information here.

Harbour Town Fireworks, Fri. July 4

Festivities in Harbour Town for a fireworks extravaganza over the famous Harbour Town Lighthouse and Calibogue Sound. Food, fun and live music. Fireworks will be at approximately 9PM. Details here.

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Richmond Hill Fireworks, Sat. June 28, @ JF Gregory Park

Independence Day Festivities @ JF Gregory Park, Sat. June 28.  Fireworks, entertainment, inflatables, food trucks, vendors, and a performance by the Swingin’ Medallions at 6PM. Event starts @ 4PM. Details here.  

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Fourth of July Activities in Savannah area

(Savannah) Free Fourth of July Weekend activities July 4-7 @ Plant Riverside District, located on Savannah’s historic riverfront @ 400 W. River St. Details here.

(Tybee Is) Fourth of July bike parade, Tybee Is. Parade starts 10AM. Starts & ends @ Memorial Park by the flags. Decorate your bikes. All ages welcome. Free & open to the public.

(Savannah) Savannah Children’s Museum is open July 4, 9AM-2PM, weather permitting. Activities July PATRIOTIC PARTY with watermelon for Farm Friday, shaker crafts, wands, pinwheels, bubble wrap fireworks, Patriotic Summer Fun/July 4th scavenger hunt. Details here.

(Savannah) Cannon Firings & Programs @ Old Fort Jackson.  Expanded programming covering the events of the Fall of Savannah with soldiers portraying both the American and British forces. Firing of the big cannon about noon.

(Savannah) Free scoop of ice cream for kids 12 &  younger for reciting the Pledge of Allegiance on set afternoons in July 2025 @ Leopold’s Ice Cream. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. Kickoff TBA @ Leopold’s flagship store, 212 E. Broughton St. Details here.

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Fourth of July Activities on Hilton Head Is.

(Hilton Head Is) 5K Race @ Coligny Beach, 8AM Fri July 4. Details here.

(Hilton Head Is) FREE July 4th outdoor performances with beloved kids-entertainer Gregg Russell @ Harbour Town in Sea Pines Resort, 8-9:30PM ($9 per vehicle Sea Pines Resort gate fee). Remember to bring some “pick me to sing” signs. Details here.

(Hilton Head Is) Fourth of July parade in Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort, 8:30AM-10AM Fri. July 4 Decorate your bike, wagon, dog or kids. Meet in the parking lot next to Quarterdeck @ 8:30AM to register & pick up decorating supplies. Parade lineup begins @ 9:30AM. Entries will be judged on patriotism. Supplies limited to first 100 registered. Carnival games, inflatables after the parade. Call (843) 842-1979. ($9 per vehicle Sea Pines Resort gate fee). Details here

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SouthCoast Health on Everything Parents Need to Know About Eye Care

Like adults, young children should be receiving regular eye exams.

“Eye exams are more than just a way to determine whether your child may need glasses,” says SouthCoast Health optometrist, Edward D. Sammons, O.D. “They’re also a form of ongoing, preventive care.”

Some early eye problems, if left undetected and untreated, have the potential to affect vision for a child’s lifetime. Diagnosing and addressing an issue early on could prevent it from becoming a condition that’s more difficult to treat.

Learn when your child should have an eye exam here.

If you have a six years old or older child due for an eye exam, schedule an appointment with one of SouthCoast Health’s eye care providers by calling 912-691-3600.

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Hands-on, beloved Savannah camp for rising K-7th graders

Ecology Camp 2025 @ Savannah Country Day School

DAYS: Monday–Thursday
TIME: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
GRADES: Rising K–7th
COST: $325/week

Register Here

SESSIONS:
• 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.

 Register Here

Daily Locations:

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

Questions? Email: campmoonriversavannah@savcds.org

Follow on Facebook: Coastal Ecology Camp

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Mom & Mini Candle Making Mondays in July @ Sea Love Savannah. Walk-Ins Welcome.

Looking for the perfect summer outing with your little one? Join Sea Love Savannah on Mondays in July 10AM-5PM 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.
Walk-ins welcome or book ahead online here to save your spot!

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Newly opened Savannah Sharks in Rincon now offers Friday toddler playdates

Savannah Sharks now offers toddler playdates at their new location in Rincon as well as classes, birthday parties, summer camps.

There’s something for everyone at Sharks Rincon including Toddler Playdates, 9-10:20AM and 10:30-Noon on Fridays. Come climb, jump, explore and laugh.

Register now at www.savsharkscheer.com. Click “Enroll in Rincon” to save your spot today!

Questions? Call 912-308-3818.

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Gymnastics Summer Camp 2025 @ Rise Gymnastics Academy, Savannah

Make This Summer Unforgettable!
Join us at Rise Gymnastics Summer Camps for high-energy fun, movement, crafts, and new friendships!

Weekly sessions in July
* Daily themed activities
* Gymnastics, ninja, games, and creativity
* Drop-in available for just $45/day
* 10% off when you register now!
* Need flexibility? We offer early drop-off and late pick-up options to fit your schedule!

Spaces are filling fast — grab your spot today! RiseGymnasticsAcademy@gmail.com

Follow Rise Gymnastics Academy on Facebook – Facebook & Instagram

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Kindermusik Summer 2025 Giveaway 

Enter before June 30th for a chance to win a FREE month of Kindermusik in July for your child.

Details here.

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Habersham YMCA Hiring Event

The YMCA is looking for site directors and group leaders for both the morning and afternoon shifts.

Interested applicants are asked to come to a Hiring Event, Tues. June 24, 10AM-3PM at the Habersham YMCA. On-site interviews will be done there.

To see open positions, please visit: https://www.ymcaofcoastalga.org/job-opportunities/

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Mommy & Me Yoga @ Savannah Sharks

Mommy & Me Yoga

For infants up to age 6 – a sweet session to stretch, move, and bond!

Saturdays June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12 2025

9-9:45AM

Savannah Location

Come enjoy a peaceful, playful morning with your little one!

Spots are limited.

Sign up through your portal today online here.

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Free weekly science events @ Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center on MLK Jr. Blvd. Savannah

Come to Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center for free events about sea turtles.

Free & open to the public.

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The Ocean Discovery Center is located at 340 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Savannah. Open 10am – 4pm

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Georgia Tech Savannah Summer Programs 2025 for students in 2^nd – 12^th

Georgia Tech’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) is offering summer camps through July 25 2025 for students in rising 2^nd – 12^th grade on the Georgia Tech Savannah campus. All of the programming is focused around science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics.

Times: 8:30 AM – 3PM

Cost Range: $300 – $350.

Lunches are provided.

Find all details and register here.

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Parent & Me Kindermusik Classes in Bloomingdale (near Savannah)

Join Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano for weekly classes with your newborn to 7 year old.

Watch your child blossom right in front of your eyes!

To set up a free class, text FREE to 912-432-5885.  

Infants up to 10 weeks are ALWAYS FREE and so are younger siblings up to 6 months.

Register online here.

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.