Summer teen programs @ SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

Teen Night: Impactful prints

Thursday, June 5 

4:30–6:30 p.m.

Emulate the vibrant work of Vera Neumann, on view in SCAD MOA’s exhibition Vera & Friends: Artist Scarves by Vera Neumann and Massif Central, as you create your own custom scarf under the mentorship of a museum educator. Discover the diverse mediums she fashioned into wearable art as you try your hand at using watercolors, pressed flowers, and screen-printing techniques.

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: Future furnishings

Thursday, June 12 

4:30–6:30 p.m.

Join SCAD alum Suzanne Nelson (B.F.A., furniture design, 2014) as she guides you through the fine-tuned art of furniture design. Drawing inspiration from works in the galleries, including Samuel Ross’ multimedia exhibition HEAVE, students are invited to create their own functional yet fantastical designs.

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: 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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Summer Fun Theme May 26-June 9 @ Savannah Children’s Museum

Savannah Children’s Museum will kick off a Summer Fun Theme on the museum’s special open day this Monday, Memorial Day May 26th.

Come enjoy summer fun daily programming including a summer fun-themed scavenger hunt. Summer Fun Theme will be May 26th-June 9th.

In addition to themed weekly scheduled programs, Savannah Children’s Museum will dedicate different days of the summer to some of our most requested activities, so you can plan accordingly.

This programming is included with Savannah Children’s Museum admission and FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members.

Summer hours start Monday, May 26th: 9AM-2PM Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.

Come play to learn at Georgia’s only entirely outdoor children’s museum.

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Evening Kindermusik Class in Bloomingdale

Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in Bloomingdale offers Monday night classes for ages 0-7!  Try your first one for FREE! Multiple caregivers welcome! 

For more info, text 912-432-5885 or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com.  

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends. 

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Telfair Children’s Art Museum (CAM) Reopening is Saturday May 10, 1-4PM

Telfair Museums invites you to celebrate a new exhibition in its immersive Children’s Art Museum @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah that focuses on the fantastic art of Savannah artist and sailor William O. Golding.

A host of new interactive experiences will guide children and visitors of all ages through the remarkable story of this seafaring artist. New exhibits by FREN Inc. bring Golding’s pencil and crayon drawings to life in animations that visitors of all ages may interact with.  

SAVE THE DATE! Grand Reopening of CAM @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah

Saturday, May 10 2025, 1-4pm

Join us for CAM’s reopening and special art activities! Children can decorate sailor’s caps, enjoy face painting, and *visitors younger12 get a free scoop of ice cream. *Complimentary ice cream available for Telfair members. Families who become new members during the celebration will receive a special Cammy plushie as a welcome gift.

The celebration kicks off a season of creativity—CAM-related family programs will be offered Wednesday through Sunday all summer long.

Learn more here.

Members Free / Non-Members standard admission. Become a family member here.

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Family Programs @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah

NEW! CAM Art a La Cart! (ages 4 and older) Wednesdays, 10:30am Jepson Center. Free to members or with museum admission. This summer, families can take part in activities inspired by the new CAM exhibition. Enjoy a different nautical art activity each month.

May (beginning May 14): Map Making: Make and color a map

June: Signal flags – Spelling with Signal Flags: Make your own message

July – Which Way is North? Learn directions & make a compass rose

August – Origami boats: Make a boat, make it float

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Summer Camps at the Jepson Center

Half day art camps take place each week of the summer at the Jepson Center. Kids can explore drawing, painting, photography, crafting and more. Morning and afternoon sessions available. Learn more about our camps and register here:  telfair.org/learn/summer-camp/

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Third Thursday of every month, 10:30-11:30am | Jepson Center

$5 per child Adult members free | Adult non-members $12

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. Come play and learn with us. 

Register here: www.telfair.org/family-programs/
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Artful Tales! Storytime in CAM, Fridays, 10:30am 

Starting May 9. Free to members or with museum admission.

Drop in for a different story in CAM every Friday, No registration necessary.

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Drop In Studio (all ages) 

Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-2pm

Free to members or with museum admission.

Drop by and make some art with your choice of up to four different activities, including new activities this summer connected to our new CAM exhibition. 

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Free Family Days – Free admission to the Jepson Center for Savannah and local residents 

June 7, 10am-5pm, Juneteenth Kickoff Free Family Day

August 9, 10am-5pm, Clay Community Free Family Day 

Learn more here.

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Cool off with a sweet treat – Don’t forget to stop by Wildflower Café for Leopold’s Ice Cream!

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Enjoy CAM, weekday and weekend family programs, store discounts and more throughout the year. Save money and become a regular. 

Become a family member here.

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Kindermusik classes for ages 0-7 in Savannah

Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano offers music & motion classes for ages newborn to 7 years old and their caregivers!  

This week, plan ahead for some intentional together time, watching your child develop in so much more than just music! First class is free- text FREE CLASS to 912-432-5885. 

Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano offers music & motion classes for ages newborn to 7 years old and their caregivers!  

To try a free class, text “FREE TRIAL” to 912-432-5885 or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com.  

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends. 

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Junior Ranger Summer Camps 2025 @ Skidaway Island State Park

Registration is open for Junior Ranger Camps at Skidaway Island State Park this summer. 

Learn more here.

Operation Conservation

June 9-12 (now open to ages 6-12)

July 21-24 (now open to ages 9-12)

Camp Creative

June 16-19 (ages 6-9) – ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT

June 23-26 (now open to ages 6-12)

Adventure Quest

July 14-17 (now open to ages 6-12)

Drop-off and Pick-up: 

Daily drop-off window from 8:30 – 9:00. Daily pick-up window from 3:30 – 4:00 at the Group Shelter.

Registration Periods/Cancellation/Refunds:

Pre-registration has ended. Registration is from April 15th – May 23rd. $300 per child, no refunds or date changes allowed during this period. Call (912) 598-2300 to register.

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Celebrate National Train Day with Coastal Rail Buffs at Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah 10AM-3PM Sat. May 10 2025.

Coastal Rail Buffs and their friends will bring a wide variety of model train layouts for visitors to enjoy, including ones you can operate yourself.

Coastal Rail Buffs will also have a lively playlist of train-themed songs and train sound recordings for visitors to listen to while viewing the layouts. Layouts will be stationed in the historic Blacksmith Shop until 3PM.

This event is included in Georgia State Railroad Museum admission and is FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.

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Train Rides @ Georgia State Railroad Museum

Take your kids on a train ride in May.

Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah will offer short train rides on Wednesdays-Sundays during May 2025 as well as on Memorial Day May 26. Details here.

Train rides are at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm.

Schedule is subject to change. Please call ahead: 912.651.6823.

Learn more here.

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FREE Set Sail for Adventure Family Day
May 18, 2025 1-4pm
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum invites you to Set Sail for Adventure Family Day on Saturday, May 18th from 1 PM to 4 PM.

In celebration of National Maritime Day, this free event offers hands-on activities for all ages, including ship-in-a-bottle building, face painting, and maritime crafts.

Local community partners will host interactive stations throughout the gardens and museum.

Guests can also enjoy free admission to the museum and explore the featured exhibition, Sea of Ink: Savannah Maritime Tattoos.

Ice pops from King of Pops will be available for purchase.

For more information, visit shipsofthesea.org/sail-adventure.  

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Limited Time Offer: Discount on swim lessons with British Swim School of Savannah

Dive into swim lessons with 25% OFF your first two months of tuition with British Swim School of Savannah.

Enroll by May 19th to take advantage of this splash-tastic deal. Spaces fill fast—don’t miss out!

Enroll online here.

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The City of Savannah invites you to take part in their Girls Flag Football Skills Clinic, League, and Summer Camp!

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to sharpen your skills, we’ve got something for every skill level. Learn the fundamentals, compete in a fun league, and grow your confidence on and off the field! 

Register now at: savannahga.gov/GirlsFlagFootball.

Highlights include a FREE Girls Flag Football Skills Camp for ages K-6th grade, 9-11AM Saturday, May 3 @ Daffin Park in Savannah.

For more information, contact the Athletics Department at 912-351-3852

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Summit Gymnastics Summer Classes 2025, Savannah

Registration is open for summer gymnastics classes @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah.

Learn more & sign up here.

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Toddler Tuesday programs @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah

​​​​​Toddler Tuesday is an Oatland Wildlife Center program for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of Oatland’s animals, or a relevant nature theme. The program will meet at the picnic pavilion​ and will include singing, finger play, a story, and a possible encounter with one of ​our 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 10-10:30AM & 11-11:30AM.

If you don’t see a new theme, don’t worry, the program runs all year except one week during 4th of July and over the winter holidays. 

Upcoming Toddler Tuesday themes:

Tues. April 15: Rabbits

Tues. April 22: Deer.

Tues. April 29: Wolves.

Learn more here.

Questions? Contact Michelle Kelly, or at (912) 395-1517.

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Fairy & Gnome Festival 2025 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah

Come to Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah for a day of enchantment – Fairy & Gnome Festival – on May 10, 2025 10am-2pm.

This family-themed festival is all about the “wee folks” getting up close with the natural world and encouraging imaginative outdoor play. 

Dress in costume and flaunt your wings in our fashion show; mine for gems; frolic in the enchanted forest  and help construct a fairy village. 

Free and paid activities and concessions. Proceeds go to feeding Oatland’s animals. No outside vendors! For more information call Oatland at 912-395–1500 or learn more here.

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Junior Ranger Day 2025 @ Fort Pulaski National Monument, Savannah

Come to Junior Ranger Day @ Fort Pulaski National Monument on Saturday, April 27 2025 to celebrate Fort Pulaski National Monument’s Centennial! From 10 AM to 4 PM, you can participate in several kid-friendly activities and hear the roar of cannon demonstrations! You’ll even have a chance to enlist in the Army, drill as a soldier, and play Civil War games!

Want to earn a special edition Centennial Junior Ranger badge? Just fill out Fort Pulaski’s activity booklet or participate in an activity.

Schedule of Events

10AM – 4PM – Ongoing Kids Activities in the Fort
10AM – Ranger-Guided Nature Walk
11AM – Cannon Demonstration
11:15AM – Soldier School and Civil War Games
1PM – Cannon Demonstration
1:15PM – Soldier School and Civil War Games
2PM – Jr. Ranger Cannon Drill
3PM – Cannon Demonstration
3:15PM – Soldier School and Civil War Games 

Summer Camps 2025 @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

Sign up your little artists for Summer Camp 2025 @ Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St., Savannah.

Camp is weekly Monday-Friday from May 27-Aug. 8 2025 for ages 5-14.

Summer Art Camp is five days of total art time! Drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture & fiber arts table. All art materials included. There will be two instructors staffed for camp.  Every staff member has experience in teaching youth art classes and guide with positive reinforcement.  

Sign up online here.

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Children’s Swim Lessons with British Swim School of Savannah

British Swim School of Savannah is proud to offer swim lessons at Chatham Parkway and Port Wentworth.

From infants to adults, our goal is to help every swimmer build confidence, learn essential water survival skills, and have fun doing it — all with highly trained, caring instructors.

Find the location that works best for you and join the BSS family today!  

Spots are filling fast—sign up today here.

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Kindermusik classes for ages 0-7 in Savannah

Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano offers music & motion classes for ages newborn to 7 years old and their caregivers!  

Come try a free class and watch your child blossom as they experience the magic of learning through music!  

To try a free class, text “FREE TRIAL” to 912-432-5885 or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com.  

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.

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April 2025 Short Train Rides @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah

Take your kids on a train ride in April.

Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah will offer short train rides on Wednesdays-Sundays during April 2025.

Train rides are at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm.

Schedule is subject to change. Please call ahead: 912.651.6823.

Learn more here.

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Registration Opens at Noon April 1 for Summer Arts Camps @ Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center

Art Camps are back at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center (formerly Savannah Cultural Arts Center)! Performing arts, visual arts, and new specialty camps for rising 1st graders and older!

The full-day arts camps for 1st – 6th graders will run in weeks 1, 3, and 6. 

Youth camp overview:

Week 1 | June 9-13

Grades 1-6 Visual or Performing Arts

Week 2 | June 16-20

Youth and Teen half-day camps

Week 3 | June 23-27

Grades 1-6 Visual or Performing Arts

Week 5 | July 7-11

Youth and Teen half-day camps

Week 6 | July 14-18

Grades 1-6 Visual or Performing Arts

Week 7 | July 21-25

Teen half-day camps

View the full catalog online here. Registration takes place on CommunityPass and opens April 1 2025.

All camps take place at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St.

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Gift Scholarship for Advanced Academics Academy, Pooler

Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler will offer up to 58% off K-7th tuition for creative, bright, gifted students.

Advanced Academics Academy is now in their new campus in Pooler and can double the amount of classes they offer.

Scholarships and funding are now available to cover up to 58% of your tuition.

Visit Advanced Academics Academy here or call 912.348.2017 ext. 2.

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Sign up for Savannah Children’s Choir Summer Camp 2025: Find Your Voice!

Registration is live for the Savannah Children’s Choir 2025 Summer Camp: Find Your Voice!

Come to Savannah Children’s Choir Summer Camp 2025 the second week of June, 6/9 – 6/13, for a week of singing, learning, songwriting, dancing, and growing.

More information is on Savannah Children’s Choir website.

Early bird pricing will last through April 30th 2025.

Sign up here.

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New Savannah singing, dancing, drama club in Georgetown

Your little ones don’t need stress after school, they need to decompress!  

PAC (Performing Arts Club) is a safe place for them to make friends, get creative, and even learn about the joy of giving, without any pressure to “get it right.”

PAC meets at The Sycamore Church in Georgetown, and is faith-based, but it isn’t just for “church kids.”  All kids are welcome to come, be themselves, and put on their boogie shoes!

Questions? Email Rocktalkterri@terrirockwell.com

Follow PAC on Facebook! @SavannahPAC

Learn more here.

Register here: http://bit.ly/4kOcY1C

Sign Up for Soccer Shots Savannah Spring Season

Enrollment for the Soccer Shots 8-week Spring Season is now open for children ages 2-8! 

Each season we use a different curriculum covering new skills and character words while having fun! We’re kicking off our Spring Season the week of March 24th and would love for your child to join us on Soccer Island this season!  

Visit Soccershots.org/savannah to learn more about our program! Or go straight to our enrollment page and sign up for a location near you that that best fits your schedule at savannah-macon.soccershots.com.

We have locations all throughout Savannah, Wilmington Island, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon, and Bluffton!

Sign up here.

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Free art program for homeschoolers @ SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah

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.

Dates:

1-4PM Wed. April 9

1-4PM Wed. May 14

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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