Coastal Heritage Society is proud to announce the first indoor expansion of Savannah Children’s Museum!
Learn more about the STEAM Center and sign up for exclusive updates here,
The Savannah Children’s Museum will have its first indoor space by the end of 2025.
The STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum will be housed in the historic storehouse building at the neighboring Georgia State Railroad Museum, a museum also operated by Coastal Heritage Society.
The 100-year-old industrial building is being transformed into a modern learning environment, which will house an exhibit called “Numbers in Nature,” an innovative STEAM exhibition scheduled to open in late 2025. This interactive experience makes complex concepts accessible by revealing the mathematical patterns found all around us—in nature, music, art, and architecture.
Featured in the exhibition is an 1,800-square-foot Mirror Maze of repeating triangles, reflections, and illusions. Visitors will navigate the maze and uncover the secrets hidden inside- including the way out.
Interested in contributing to the continued efforts of Savannah Children’s Museum’s expansion? Please email development@chsgeorgia.org or donate using this link.
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If you’re like me, you know how tough it can be to watch your child struggle with reading — especially when you know how smart and capable they really are.
At Savannah Educational Consultants, we get it. That’s why we’re offering a special summer program designed just for students with dyslexia and reading challenges.
It’s called “Read to Succeed”, and it’s all about giving kids the tools — and the confidence — they need to become successful readers.
Here’s what you can expect: Small, focused groups and one-on-one support Certified instructors trained in programs like Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading Fun, multisensory lessons that actually make reading click Real progress you’ll be able to see — and they’ll be proud of
Program Details: 4 weeks starting June 2025 Monday–Thursday | 2 hour daily sessions At Savannah Educational Consultants $1,500 total
We’ll also check in with you weekly, offer simple things you can do at home, and celebrate every win — big or small.
Here’s the truth: Real, lasting change in reading takes more than a quick fix. It takes the right kind of teaching, the right kind of practice, and a whole lot of encouragement.
This summer could be the turning point your child needs.
Spots are limited, and we want every child to get the attention they deserve — so if you’re thinking about it, now’s the time!
Reserve your spot by calling today 912-238-9552
Let’s help your child walk into next school year feeling proud, capable, and ready to shine.
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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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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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.
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.
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
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/
$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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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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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
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.
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!
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.
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.
