Home schooled kids ages 6-8 can enjoy an afternoon of fun art activities this fall at the Cultural Arts Center!
Learn, create, and have fun in our weekly art series prepared for home schooled students! Each session will offer a different creative and educational activity to foster artistic expression. All materials included.
Looking for a fun and engaging activity for you youth or teen? Enroll them in an arts class at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center! Registration is now open for Fall 2 term with a variety of 6-week visual arts classes starting the week of October 13th. Browse the full catalog below:
Art for Home School Youth (Ages 6-8)
Discovering Art (Ages 6-8)
Adventures in Art (Ages 9-12)
Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)
Teen Clay (Ages 13-18)
Home School Clay for Ages 6-8
Home School Clay for Ages 9-12
Visit savannahga.gov/artsclasses to learn more and register today! All classes take place at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center (formerly called Savannah Cultural Arts Center) located at 201 Montgomery St.
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Fall 2025 marks two milestone anniversaries for Kindermusik with 88 Keys: 11 years at their dedicated Bloomingdale studio, and 23 years of teaching Kindermusik around coastal Georgia.
Kindermusik is offering 6 FREE celebration classes for the community!
Come to one of the dates below for a totally free class with a fun surprise theme, sweet treats, and special gifts for everyone.
Spaces are limited in all the classes and will be closed as soon as each one fills
Limit, you may only enroll in one class. Choose your preferred time and come celebrate.
Enjoy open play in Rise Gymnastics‘ safe, kid-friendly gym space where little ones can climb, jump, balance, and explore at their own pace. It’s the perfect way to burn energy, build coordination, and connect with other families!
9:30AM-11:00AMTuesdays & Fridays
For ages 5 and younger- must be accompanied by an adult
Early drop-off available from 7:30–9:00am for just $10
Your kids will spend the day moving, learning gymnastics, doing arts and crafts and having FUN in the gym while making new friends and burning off energy.
Register today through the Parent Portal – spots are limited!
Need a childfree evening? Rise Gymnastics in Savannah has you covered.
Saturday, September 27th
6:00–10:00 PM
Rise Gymnastics Academy
Drop off your kids (ages 5–12) for a night full of games, gymnastics, crafts, dinner, and more while you enjoy a well-deserved night out!
$50 per child
$30 for each additional sibling
Spots are limited—reserve your child’s spot today for a night of fun and some well-earned free time for you. Register online through the parent portal and under the events tab.
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We love how great The Jam Urban Athletic Club for Kids is about having day camp when Savannah-Chatham County public schools close for weather-related concerns or just for regularly scheduled school holidays.
For example: The Jam will host a school closure day camp Fri. Oct. 10 & Mon. Oct. 13, 9AM-3PM, two days that SCCPSS schools will be closed.
Artful Afternoon (Wednesday from 1-4pm) – Sept. 10 and Oct. 8
Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art. 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.
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free and open to the public.
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Let your imagination run wild at this weekly drawing workshop for aspiring creatives focusing on the basic principles of art and design. Seek inspiration in the galleries, meet new friends, and begin preparing a portfolio of your work as museum educators offer tutorials to perfect your drawing skills.
This workshop for middle school and high school students is free and open to the public.
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
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Mini Masters (Monday 11am-12pm) – Sept. 15 and Oct. 20
Calling all little creatives! Embark on a journey of artistic expression, discovery, and exploration with SCAD MOA educators. Join us every third Monday for imaginative activities designed especially for children and inspired by our latest exhibitions. While enjoying art projects, gallery visits, and snack time, your budding geniuses (and you) can form new friendships.
Mini Masters Monday is programmed for children ages 1–4. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Admission is $5 per child. Mini Masters memberships are also available to families at $25 for 12 months (a savings of $45) and include complimentary admission to Mini Masters Mondays in addition to individual museum membership benefits.
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
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Fall Festival 2025@ Riverfront Gymnastics in Bloomingdale
Riverfront Gymnastics in Bloomingdale just outside of Savannah is celebrating their incredible community with this heartwarming event!
This special Fall Festival Donation event is the perfect opportunity for families to come together for fun, connection, and a meaningful cause.
From games and seasonal treats to giving back in a big way, it’s all about lifting up others while enjoying the spirit of the season!
Fall Festival Donation Event: featuring fall photo booth, trunk or treat & silent auction, 3-6PM Sat. Oct. 18 2025 @ Riverfront Gymnastics in Bloomingdale. Open to the public. All donations benefit Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willet Children’s Hospital of Savannah.
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There’s a new graphic design class now being offered @ Scribble Art Studio in Savannah. This is in addition to the studio’s regular after-school art classes, home-school art classes, fiber arts classes and portfolio builder classes.
The new Graphic Design Lab is Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm and explores a variety of materials to make great art! This class will spark creativity and inspiration for students wanting to hone in on their skills or simply dive into an afternoon of making.
Registration is open for Savannah Children’s Choir 2025-26 season.
For children ages 4-18.
*Touring & Intermediate Choir (ages 8-18)
*Discovery Choir (ages 4-7)
Savannah Children’s Choir is one of the few organizations in greater Savannah where kids from different schools, different faiths, and different backgrounds can get to know one another and work together.
Every Monday after school, children ranging in age from 4-18 gather to rehearse, read music, work on their vocal intonation, and develop important life skills. In addition to two weekend retreats each semester, the singers ramp up their rehearsal schedule for special concerts and performances, devoting countless hours to the pursuit of perfection.
Come to Savannah Children’s Museum for the second program in this school year’s Little Learners series: a special visit with our friends from Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Museum and Nature Center, Friday, September 26th, 10am-Noon at Savannah Children’s Museum.
Little ones and their caregivers will do a special Savannah Ogeechee Canal Museum and Nature Center nature activity.
Visitors will also participate in open exploration of our museum and our weekly Farm Friday program featuring a special farm-to-table snack.
Included with the cost of admission. Free for Coastal Heritage Society members.
Become a Coastal Heritage Society member here.(Six sites, one price for $125/year)
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Come to Savannah Children’s Museum for another program in this school year’s Little Learners series: a special visit with our friends from Skidaway Island State Park, Wednesday, October 22nd 10am-Noon at Savannah Children’s Museum.
Little ones and their caregivers will do a special Skidaway Island State Park nature activity.(Psst: a little bird told us it MAY be their popular Snakes of Skidaway program!)
Included with the cost of admission. Free for Coastal Heritage Society members.
Become a Coastal Heritage Society member here.(Six sites, one price for $125/year)
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That smile says it all — back in the pool and absolutely loving it! There’s nothing better than the splash of progress and the confidence that comes from every swim lesson at British Swim School of Savannah.
We’re so proud of our little Minnow — and clearly, he’s loving every second.
Happy swimmer, happy hearts. Let’s keep making waves!
