Art Start: 10:30-11:30AM Thurs. July 20 Jepson Center, Savannah $5 per child | Adults: members free / non-members $12. Register online here.
Start your day with art with Telfair Museums’ monthly program for children & their caretakers: Art Start @ the Jepson Center.
Once a month, Telfair Museums’ 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.
Thurs. July 20, 10:30-11:30AM. Register online here.
Thurs. Aug. 17, 10:30-11:30AM. Register online here.
This program allows you early entry to Oatland Island where you’ll work directly with Animal Care staff to create unique enrichment items specifically for the armadillos and then walk with the Animal Care staff to give them your creations. Financial contributions through membership and program fees, donations, and gift shop purchases are critical to Friends of Oatland’s continued success in supporting Oatland’s mission to provide guests with memorable experiences to help them make stronger connections to the natural world.
Tickets are limited to 10 people per session
$20 per person, for all ages. All attendees must have a ticket.
All participants must be at least 4 years of age. Minors must be accompanied by a paid adult.
Your ticket price includes admission to Oatland for the day, so feel free to stay and see the other animals after your program.
Join Kindermusik in Savannah for a beach-themed June playdate on Sat. June 17 2023, where you’ll dig in the sand, roll beachballs, skittle like crabs, and swim with the dolphins. There’ll be waves of musical fun in this delightful summer playdate, so don’t miss out!
Parents and children ages 0-7 together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more delightful activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class.
June Kindermusik Playdate, 10AM or 11AM Sat. June 17 2023. For children ages 0-7 & their caregivers.
Moms of multiples: a family music class for ages 0-7!
Bring all your children to the same Kindermusik class for ease, convenience, fun family memories, and a $20 discount per sibling.
Kindermusik Savannah offers the family class 5x per week: Mondays at 10AM, Mondays at 6:30PM, Tuesdays at 10AM, Wednesdays at 10AM, and Wednesdays at 11AM.
Text “FAMILY CLASS” to 912-432-5885 to schedule a free introductory class with your little ones!
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Toddler Tuesday is a program @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of Oatland’s animals, or a relevant nature theme. The program meets at the picnic pavilion and includes singing, finger play, a story, and a possible encounter with one of Oatland’s furry, feathered or scaly residents.
Occasionally the program ventures to an exhibit, so dress appropriately and bring your stroller and walking shoes. Toddler Tuesday is weather dependent and in case of extreme weather and a cancellation is called for, attendees will be emailed at the address you registered your child with.
Sessions are offered twice on Tuesdays from 10AM-10:30AM & 11AM-11:30AM and registration is not required, but it helps us speed up check in and if there is a cancellation you will be the first to know.
Program Cost:
$5 for adults / free for adult FOO members
$3 for military adults/ free for adult FOO members
$5 for children participating in the program (FOO members and non members must pay program fee)
$3 per class if you buy a multi pass punch card (6 class minimum purchase)
You can purchase a punch card for your child’s admission for repeat visits at the class sign-in table, or at the front desk lobby anytime! Find out more information here!
If you are a preschool or day care you will need to call 395-1510 or click here to book a private program as this program is designed for the general public.
Find links to the registration forms for each session here.
Please review all Toddler Tuesday information above and if you still have any questions, please reach out to Michelle Kelly by email or at (912) 395-1517.
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The Art Bus in Savannah will have four summer camp sessions (9AM-1PM) and only a few spots available. Register today here for fun, creative and engaging experience for your child this summer.
The Art Bus Summer Camps 2023 include:
Whimsical Woodlands: Construct and create a whimsical woodlands retreat. Your enchanted artist will create a multi dimensional, playful piece filled with mushrooms mansions, plants, flowers, gnomes, fairies and hide away homes! Artist will explore wood, clay, paper mache, paint, items from nature and up-cycled materials! June 5-9 9AM-1PM. Ages 5 & older. $185.00. Register here.
Cuckoo Chirping Creatures: Artful elements create bright and bold birdhouses that will be the centerpiece to Creatures That Chirp Week. Birds, nests, trees, pests! We will explore wood, clay, up-cycled items, paper mache, pom – pom and paint. June 19-23, 9AM-1PM. Ages 6 & older. $185.00. Register here.
Wild About Watercolor: This week will be all about watercolor! Campers will experiment with techniques, explore different materials and creating beautiful art for a watercolor portfolio. July 10-14, 9AM-1PM. Ages 8 & older. $185.00. Register here.
Textured Textile Creations: Textured Textile will be using a variety of materials to make a one of a kind creation. Kids will design a piece they would love to hang in their room; specific to their likes and taste. The types of materials we will use includes cloth, yarn, fiber, paper, paint, feathers and wire. July 17-21. 9AM – 1PM. Ages 6 & older. $185.00. Register here.
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Latch Breastfeeding Support is a trusted name in the Savannah community. Latch has a history of working closely with families, physicians, and a variety of other health and wellness practitioners in seeking optimal outcomes for their clients.
Join Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant for World Oceans Day at the UGA Aquarium on Skidaway Island in Savannah on June 10 2023, 10AM-2PM. Throughout the day, celebrate oysters, an important coastal habitat that provides a wealth of benefits to marine life and coastal communities.
During this free event, the aquarium will also debut a special art exhibition “SUBMERGED: An Underwater Exhibition of Bioceramic Artwork.”
In addition to viewing the exhibition, staff at the Shellfish Research Lab, who specialize in oyster aquaculture and reef restoration, will be offering oyster-themed activities for people of all ages.
World Oceans Day is a FREE event for all visitors and registration is not required. All activities will take place between 10AM-2PM. However, the aquarium will remain open until 5PM.
Questions? Contact Cindy Lingebach at calingeb@uga.edu or call 912-598-2344.
Calling all young scientists to get messy and conduct some fun experiments through this hands-on science camp! This week will offer a jammed packed week of activities ranging from slime making to exploring electricity and circuits!
Get ready to get messy and have a blast! Children will use their imaginations as they create unique works of art! Campers will learn about different artists, dabble in color and explore different mediums in this fun-filled camp.
Campers will love designing and constructing their dream inventions and structures using a variety of recycled materials, Legos, and untraditional supplies.
CMOP’s classic camp is back! Explore all of the terrific museum exhibits and participate in our daily programs! We’ll be on the go making projects and inventions, creating art, and having a blast in the exhibits!
Two camp times to choose from. This camp is offered as a morning only camp or choose the all day option.
July 17-21 2023. Two time options: 9AM-Noon (morning only) or 9AM-3PM (all day)
Your child will have a blast creating rhythm through STEM building of musical instruments! Design, build, and learn to play various instruments such as rhythm boards, rubber band harmonicas, and straw pan flutes!
Telfair Museums presents its observation of Juneteenth with two major programs celebrating freedom and African American history and heritage. The museum’s Juneteenth Kickoff Free Family Day Sat. June 10 will feature performances and activities including a libation ceremony followed by story-telling, artist demonstrations, and a musical performance. On Thursday June 15, Telfair will host a Juneteenth lecture presented by Queen Quet.
The Savannah 3v3 staff is excited to host their first annual Basketball Camp, for boys & girls, here in Savannah. Camp will be at Calvary Day School and is open to all skill levels.
The camp goal is to identify your child’s strengths, and teach proven methods to help campers improve their weaknesses. These three days will allow participants to grow their fundamental skills, develop friendships, gain a competitive edge, and learn impactful life lessons.
Camp is open to all boys and birls who are rising 1st-8th graders of all skill levels. (Kids do not need to attend Calvary to participate).
Spots are filling up quickly for Equestrian Summer Camp 2023 @ Red Gate Farms in Savannah.
Hurry up & sign up your child. Register online here.
These spectacular week-long camps include daily horseback riding lessons, teaching basic horse care and horsemanship, arts and crafts, recreational games/activities, daily picnic on the farm, trivia….
Plus, horse show & a pizza & pool party every Friday.
As we countdown to the best summer yet, join Savannah JEA for a taste of what Summer 2023 will look like. At Summer Days at the J on May 24 & May 25 2023, there will be swimming, baking, field trips, games, art and so much more. Don’t miss out on all the fun and register today here.
Days at the J are daily camps that are offered when school is out during the year. This includes days like Veteran’s Day, Teacher Work Days, Spring Break and “Those Two Mid-Week Days in May When School is Out” aka May 24 & 25 2023.
All children (ages 4-8th grade) are welcome.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to DJ Horton (Camp@savj.org) or Jackie Laban (JackieL@savj.org). Or by phone: 912.355.8111 Ext 308.
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Housed in the former ArtZeum and other galleries on the south end of the Jepson Center for the Arts, the two-story CAM will build personal connections for children and youth to Telfair Museums, Savannah’s historic district, and the artist experience. There will be hands-on experiences with a wide range of art-centered disciplines.
The space will incorporate Telfair’s growing permanent collection to encourage understanding and appreciation of a diverse array of artists and modes of expression. There will be interactive kiosks that guide young visitors through key ideas and concepts, as well as check-out art kits that inspire family-centered learning and making.
CAM also will allow the museum to expand its programming.
Telfair members will be the first in line to experience this new technology-based space, and we hope you will join us for the member-only experiences on July 8 and 9 2023, 9-11AM. Learn how to become a member here.
Telfair Museums will offer a preview of the brand-new Children’s Art Museum (CAM) before it opens; CAMpers will be the first to experience new interactive exhibits, explore impressionist art, and make immersive art installations.
This five-day, half-day CAM Summer Camp for ages 7-10 will present engaging projects that include; creating environments using projections and shadow puppets and exploring design principles such as shape, color, movement, and repetition.
It’s Evaluation Week @ Crowned Elite Athletics. There’s still time to sign up your child to try-out. • Crowned Elite All Star Evaluations will be held May 12-13th, 2023. • Come train, compete, and WIN with CEA, and see what it really means to wear the CROWN. • Register online today for evaluations here & come join for the best season YET. All skill levels welcome.
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Join Kindermusik Savannah for May playdates: Riding the Rails – all about TRAINS this Sat. May 20 2023 at 10AM or 11AM. Class is open to 0-7 year olds and their caregivers.
You’ll take a rhythmic ride on the Kindermusik Express. Your little conductor will love this fast-paced class exploding with excitement and adventure; exploring the sights, sounds, and songs of the tracks.
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more delightful activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces.
10:30AM Thurs. May 18 2023 Jepson Center, Savannah $5 per child | Adults: members free / non-members $12
Start your day with art with this combined program: Jepson Center’s Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tour. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ 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 and learn as you explore this month’s featured exhibition, Bold Expressions!
