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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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!
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.
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.
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!
$5 per child | Adult Members – FREE | Non-Members – $12
Once a month, our youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special gallery tour, and a curated art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here. Come play, learn, and explore The World of William O. Golding inside CAM (Children’s Art Museum) with us! Learn more here.
Join us every Wednesday for family drop-in art activities inspired by our new CAM exhibition The World of William O. Golding. Enjoy a different nautical art activity in the CAM family lounge each month!
June Activity:
Sailor Hats and Crafts- Decorate your sailor’s hat, learn how to tie a knot, and decorate your own treasure chest!
New! FREE admission to the CAM Art à la Carte program for parents and caregivers with toddlers and young children receiving SNAP benefits (please show EBT card at our front desk).
Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during our new Artful Tales Storytime every Friday at 10:30am in the Telfair Children’s Art Museum located at the Jepson Center.
This program is perfect for young art lovers and curious minds, combining the joy of storytelling with the wonder of art. Each week, our skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting.
Work at your own pace and comfort level through an array of creative mediums such as watercolors, collage, calligraphy, origami, coloring books & more. Each month features a special project designed to connect with an exhibition at the museum. A studio assistant is always on hand to answer questions and assist guests. Drop-In Studio is perfect for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
A guided, elevated scent journey where you’ll work one-on-one with a Senior Certified Scent Stylist® to create a custom fragrance designed to be worn. Thoughtful, personal, and deeply sensory, this is fragrance as self-expression.
Select your Top Note, Heart Note, and Bottom Note, and create a fragrance that is uniquely you!
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.
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.
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Walks-Talks-Treks: Tybee Marine Science Center has regular programs this weeks.
Visit a free music class with your 0-7 year old and come see why Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano has placed in top 5% of programs worldwide for three years in a row.
We have a beautiful facility, ample parking, caring and experienced teachers who love children and music, and are passionate to see your child thrive.
First class is free, plus you get a free gift after visiting! For more info, text “free class” to 912-432-5885 or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com.
Summer break is 10 weeks. Fill it with something that builds their future.
Send your child to camp at Georgia Tech-Savannah, week-long summer programs for rising 2nd–12th graders in engineering, robotics, coding, science, and more on a GT campus.
Come to Savannah Sharks gym in Rincon for a safe, fun playtime with your toddler (crawlers up to age 4)! Toddler Playdates are Fridays, 9-10:20AM & 10:30AM-Noon.
These “play dates” are unstructured playtime with age-appropriate toys, swings, slides, a bouncy house, and more.
It is a great way to get your child out of the house and around other children in a safe, clean and fun environment.
Text with questions at 912-308-3818 or email officesavsharks.com
Join us this week for exciting chess lessons, fun games, and cool prizes! Power up your brain, make new friends, and compete in tournaments, team chess games, and puzzles with plenty of recess time too. Every camper gets a T-shirt, trophy, and puzzle folder. Get ready to make your summer a checkmate! (Minimum of 6 campers required.)
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You’re invited to a fast-paced musical adventure with Kindermusik Savannah on Saturday, May 30th, 10:30 am at Kindermusik studio in Bloomingdale.
Explore the lights, sights, and sounds of a day downtown in this exciting playdate theme. Dance to the rhythms of walking feet, twirl to the tolling of steeple bells, and slide to the glissandos of the elevators and escalators. From the busy stores to the friendly street stands, this Kindermusik playdate is packed with music and adventure!
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 * Kindermusik instrument/prop to take home * A $5 coupon for our weekly studio classes
Saturday, June 13, Juneteenth Free Family Day returns to Telfair for the 19th year
Free admission to the Telfair Academy and Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters awaits local residents. Explore the new exhibition, Roots in the Rushes: African American Basketry of the Lowcountry and take part in activities and demos throughout the afternoon.
Specialized Juneteenth tours at the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters will pay tribute to Black craftsmanship and the impact it’s had on the nation.
Investment provided by the Americana Foundation and the City of Savannah.
Thurs. May 21 | 10:30-11:30am Theme: The World of William O. Golding | Children’s Art Museum
$5 per child | Adults: Members FREE | Non-members: $12
Once a month, our youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here. Come play, learn, and explore the exhibition In Reflection with us!
Space is limited, pre-register to secure your spot.
Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during our new Artful Tales Storytime every Friday at 10:30am in the Telfair Children’s Art Museum located at the Jepson Center.
This program is perfect for young art lovers and curious minds, combining the joy of storytelling with the wonder of art. Each week, our skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting.
Work at your own pace and comfort level through an array of creative mediums such as watercolors, collage, calligraphy, origami, coloring books & more. Each month features a special project designed to connect with an exhibition at the museum. A studio assistant is always on hand to answer questions and assist guests. Drop-In Studio is perfect for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Archery*: Hour-long slots available during the hours listed. Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on the range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. $10 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your hour in advance. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to check in at the archery range.
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.
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 behind the Visitor Center at the picnic tables. $3 per person.
High 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 that cause this phenomenon and its ecological benefit to our coast. Please wear shoes that you do not mind getting wet or muddy as the trails can flood at high tide. Meet at the Big Ferry Trail.
Jewels of the Marsh: Diamondback Terrapins: The diamondback terrapin is the only turtle that lives specifically in brackish water. It is a keystone species in the saltmarsh ecosystem. Come join us for a closer look at this jewel of the marsh. Meet in the Interpretive Center for a 30-minute program and see our two live diamondback terrapins.
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 one-mile hike.
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 painter.
Plant ID Hike: Spring has sprung, and there are many new shoots, leaves, and flowers to observe. Join a ranger for a 1-mile hike to view, identify, and learn about the native plants that grow in our park and the surrounding area. Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead.
Read with a Ranger: Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center.
Roving Ranger: A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more. Scrappy Sculptures – Earth: Celebrate Earth Day while transforming upcycled materials into a beautiful keepsake sculpture. All materials and instruction provided. $5 per person.
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.
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Join us at Georgia Tech Savannah for CEAR Hub summer camps in addition to many more offered by CEISMC (Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing) Savannah!
These are specifically designed by CEAR Hub, a group focused on applied research, based at the Georgia Tech-Savannah campus. To learn more about CEAR Hub, visit https://www.cearhub.org/.
Scholarships are available, and more information is provided on the CEISMC website.
Join us with your 0-7 year old for Kindermusik classes, where your child will experience the joy of music through singing, moving, playing instruments, books, music and more!
First class is free and babies under 8 weeks are completely free!
Text “free class” to 912-432-5885 to set up an introductory session!
