Archive for the ‘Home-school’ Category

Youth Photography, Painting & Drawing Classes @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center

Monday, April 6th, 2026

Youth Painting & Drawing (Ages 9-12 yrs)

Mondays, 4:30pm-6pm | April 13 – May 18

This afternoon class is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing and painting skills, build portfolios, and develop good art-making habits. Every day is a new creative exploration for seasoned preteen artists and newcomers. As naturally creative individuals, students will be given a voice in their growth while learning traditional drawing and painting skills. Lessons and projects will work onsite and at outdoor locations near the museum. Location details will be emailed to registrants a week before the first class.

All materials are provided.

REGISTER HERE

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Youth Painting & Drawing (Ages 12-16 yrs)

Wednesdays, 4:30pm-6pm | April 15- May 20

This afternoon class is designed to help middle school and high school students improve their drawing and painting skills, build portfolios, and develop good art-making habits. Every day is a new creative exploration for seasoned preteen artists and newcomers. As naturally creative individuals, students will be given a voice in their growth while learning traditional drawing and painting skills. Lessons and projects will work onsite and at outdoor locations near the museum. Location details will be emailed to registrants a week before the first class. 

All materials are provided.

REGISTER HERE

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Digital Photography Class

Fridays, 4:30pm-6pm | April 17 – May 22

Join us at the Jepson Center to develop your young person’s photography skills. We believe that all young people are artists. With that in mind, we will approach photography as professionals do, studying the elements of art. The camp will meet outside as much as possible as we explore our environment in Telfair Square and other nearby locations. Location details will be emailed to registrants a week before the first class. We will use DSLR digital cameras and learn about exposure and a few historical methods involving film. Photography is fun and accessible to everyone.

All materials are provided.

REGISTER HERE

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(Savannah Summer Camps 2026) Art Camp @ Scribble Art Studio

Monday, April 6th, 2026

Summer Art Day Camps at Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

Sign up for art summer camp at the Savannah brick cottage that’s cozy and bursting with busyness.

Scribble Art Studio is known for art class, camp and birthdays.

Each summer small camp groups grow big ideas each week.

By Friday campers shine in their accomplishment to create & collaborate with confidence! 

Monday-Friday 
9:00AM-Noon ages 5-10
1:00-4PM ages 10-14

All materials and snack provided. Bring water bottle! 

Learn more and sign up here.

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STEAM Programs & Train Rides at Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum

Friday, April 3rd, 2026

Savannah Children’s Museum & Georgia State Railroad Museum

Come play to learn at Coastal Heritage Society’s Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum.

Daily STEAM programs at Savannah’s Children’s Museum outdoor Exploration Station, open 9AM-3PM, Wednesday-Sunday. Field trip group programs also available including Mad Scientist, Busy Bees, Indigo Dyeing and more. Learn more.

New indoor STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum, open 9AM-3PM Daily. Mirror Maze & Numbers in Nature exhibit. Details here.

Train rides at Georgia State Railroad Museum (next door to Savannah Children’s Museum), every hour 10AM-3PM Wednesdays-Sundays (closes at noon on Sunday. April 19th for a special event), Details here.

Free unlimited admission for members. Become a member here.

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(Savannah Summer Camps 2026) Teen Pottery, Improv, Drama, Metal Arts camps

Friday, April 3rd, 2026

Summer Arts Camps for Teens in Savannah

Registration for Summer Arts Camps 2026 at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center in the Savannah Historic District is now open!

Get ready for a fun summer filled with pottery, jewelry making, dance, and more for teens and tweens ages 11-17. View the catalog below and visit SavannahGa.gov/artcamp to learn more about each week.

June 8-12

Art Camp for Youth who are Blind or Have Low Vision (email scac@savannahga.gov to register)

Teen Metal Arts – Sustainable Sculptures

June 22-26

Teen Pottery

Teen Printmaking

Teen Visual and Performing Arts Camp: Fairytales Reimagined

July 13-17

Teen Ceramics – Narrative Sculpture

Tween Improv and Drama

Teen Intro to Dance Styles

Registration takes place on our new registration software, CivicRec. You must create an account and add all family members to register for programming. Please visit savannahga.gov/artcamp to learn more and get started today.

Camps take place at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St. in the Savannah Historic District.

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Free Family Day at Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah

Wednesday, April 1st, 2026

Free Family Day at Jepson Center, Savannah, April 18th

You’re invited: Art of Ossabaw Free Family Day at the Jepson.

10am-5pm.Free admission for local residents.

1-4pm: Family art-making activities, artists demonstrations.

Art & nature-themed activities, demos by artists who have worked on Ossabaw Island, including plein air painting & activities inspired by Off the Coast of Paradise: Artists and Ossabaw Island, 1961 – Now. Details here.

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(Savannah Summer Camps 2026) Morning & Afternoon Art Camps @ Scribble Art Studio

Sunday, March 29th, 2026

Summer Camp 2026 at Scribble Art Studio in Savannah

Morning Session 9:00AM-Noon Ages 5-10

Afternoon Session 1-4PM Ages 10-14

Instructors Armando, Eliza, Gia and Taylor are ready to go! 

Neighbors Savannah African Art Museum will open their doors to Sketch Sculpture each Tuesday morning for our 3D Sculpture Studio hour. 

Gallery Wall features local artists to inspire weekly themes. 

Learn more & sign up here.

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Kids’ nature programs @ Skidaway Is. State Park, Savannah

Monday, March 23rd, 2026

Family Nature Programs @ Skidaway Is. State Park, Savannah

Skidaway Island State Park’s April schedule is full of fun programs for you to enjoy.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange for a group program, please contact the Rangers at Skidaway Island State Park

Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah
(912) 598-2300

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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.

Earth Day Hike: Celebrate the 56th year of Earth Day with a hike on the Big Ferry Trail as we discuss “leave no trace” and plastic pollution. Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead for a 3-mile hike.

Fungi Friday: Have you ever wondered how and why mushrooms grow the way they do? Join our interpretive ranger to learn more as we find and identify fungi on and near the trails. Be sure to bring your smartphone or camera! Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead for a 1-2 mile hike.

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.

Mollusk Madness: Have you ever picked up a shell and wondered about the mysterious animals that live inside them? Whether on the land or in the water, mollusks are all around us! Meet up with our naturalist in the Interpretive Center to learn more.

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.

Spring Scavengers: There is always something new and exciting to see – all you have to do is look! Bring the family out to explore and enjoy a spring scavenger hunt for a prize while supplies last. Stop by the Visitor Center for instructions, then head out to explore!

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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Discover new STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum; train rides this week at Georgia State Railroad Museum

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum

Savannah Children’s Museum is thrilled to welcome visitors into its first indoor space, an innovative STEAM Center designed to inspire curiosity and hands-on discovery. Open daily from 9AM-3PM., this new indoor addition offers families even more opportunities to grow with Savannah Children’s Museum.

Featured Exhibition: Numbers in Nature

The STEAM Center debuts with Numbers in Nature, an engaging exhibition that reveals the mathematical patterns woven throughout our everyday world. Designed for learners of all ages, this immersive experience blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math into interactive environments that spark creativity and critical thinking.

Step Inside the 1,800-Square-Foot Mirror Maze

At the heart of the exhibition is an 1,800-square-foot Mirror Maze, a world of repeating triangles, reflections, and visual illusions. Guests can navigate this captivating maze, uncover hidden surprises, and discover the secrets within, including the way out. It’s an unforgettable experience that challenges the mind while delivering plenty of fun.

A Historic Setting for Modern Exploration

The STEAM Center is located inside the 1925 historic Storehouse on the campus of the Central of Georgia Railway, positioned between Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah. Admission to the STEAM Center is included with tickets to either museum.

Savannah Train Rides in March 2026

Train rides at Savannah’s Georgia State Railroad Museum in March 2026 are Wednesday, March 18th through Sunday, March 22nd; Wednesday, March 25th through Sunday, March 29th.

Train rides are hourly 10AM-3PM (10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM )

Schedule and locomotives subject to change, please call ahead. (912) 651-6823

Learn more and buy tickets here.

Train rides and admission to Georgia State Railroad Museum are free for Coastal Heritage Society membersBecome a member here. (Year-long family membership for $125 includes unlimited admission to all six Coastal Heritage Society sites.)

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Swim Lessons at JEA Savannah

Monday, March 16th, 2026

JEA Swim School Swim Lessons, Savannah

Whether you’re looking for personalized one-on-one instruction or a small group setting, our experienced instructors are here to help every swimmer build confidence, improve technique, and reach their goals in the water. From beginners learning to float to advanced swimmers refining their strokes, our program provides a supportive and structured environment for growth at every level.  

Upcoming Sessions:

Monday, March 2 – April 11 2026

Monday, April 20 – May 29 2026

Sign up here

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Youth Clay Classes for ages 9-12 in Savannah

Sunday, March 15th, 2026

Registration opens for Youth Clay Classes in Savannah

Tuesdays, 4:30pm-5:45pm

Ages 9-12

4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 (5 sessions)

Dive into the world of ceramics in this fun class designed for youth ages 9-12. Students will learn fundamental hand building techniques while creating fun and imaginative pieces.  Completed works will be glazed and fired, allowing participants to end with fully finished pieces.

Students will have the opportunity to exhibit their artwork in the student art exhibition “Elevate” in May.

Participants are required to wear closed-toed shoes in the ceramics studios. Please wear clothing that can get clay on them. All materials included.

Deadline to register: 5:00 PM Friday, April 10

Registration Link

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Savannah Youth & Teen Visual Arts Classes @ Cultural Arts Center

Tuesday, March 10th, 2026

Spring Visual Arts Classes at the Cultural Arts Center! 

Spring into after school, homeschool, and Saturday visual arts classes this season at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center!

Registration is now open for classes starting in April. View the catalog below and click the name to learn more and register today. 

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

View the full catalog on the Cultural Resources website here. Is your child interested in performing arts classes? Click here to learn more about our current theater class offerings. 

All classes take place at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St. in downtown Savannah. Visit savannahga.gov/arts to learn more. 

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Free Day of Clay, Savannah

Tuesday, March 10th, 2026

Savannah afternoon of free clay exploration & activities

Join us on Monday, March 30th 1-4pm for an afternoon of free fun activities in clay on the lawn of the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St. in Savannah’s Historic District.

This annual event is our way of celebrating the art of ceramics. Whether you are a seasoned ceramicist or just looking for a fun event to attend, we invite you to stop by and spend the afternoon with us! This year will feature stations in sculpting, pottery wheels, family activities, Raku firing demonstrations, and more.

All experience levels and ages are welcome to attend this event. Parents/guardians must accompany children ages 14 and younger at all times.

Come by any time during event hours, no pre-registration required.

Free & open to the public.

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Turtle Talks, Whale Tales, Beach Walks on Tybee Island

Tuesday, March 10th, 2026

Nature programs at Tybee Island Marine Science Center

Get your kids off their screens and excited about nature.

Daily programs at Tybee Island Marine Science Center can help.

The Tybee Island Marine Science Center offers a dynamic marine science and nature-based experience for island visitors, school groups, and scout troops all year round.

Come learn about Georgia’s marine life and coastal ecology.

Check out the center’s coastal galleries full of live animal exhibits, interactive stations and life-size animal replicas, plus a fossil room, pirate ship playground, and more!

Tybee Island Marine Science Center is closed on Tuesdays for tank maintenance, but these public Walks, Talks, and Treks and group programs are available every day.

Learn about these scheduled programs here.

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Toddler Thursdays at Tybee Island Marine Science Center

Tybee Island Marine Science Center will host Toddler Thursdays craft and story time.

Thursday March 26th, 9:30-10:30AM. New ocean theme each month.

For children ages 1-4.

Registration required. Sign up here under the programs tab.

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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JEA Swimming Lessons open to children & adults, Savannah

Monday, March 9th, 2026

JEA Swim School Swim Lessons, Savannah

Whether you’re looking for personalized one-on-one instruction or a small group setting, our experienced instructors are here to help every swimmer build confidence, improve technique, and reach their goals in the water. From beginners learning to float to advanced swimmers refining their strokes, our program provides a supportive and structured environment for growth at every level.  

Upcoming Sessions:

Monday, March 2 – April 11 2026

Monday, April 20 – May 29 2026

Sign up here

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Numbers in Nature exhibit & Mirror Maze at STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum

Monday, March 9th, 2026

STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum

Coastal Heritage Society has opened its first indoor space, the new STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum, giving families a year-round place to explore hands-on learning.

The STEAM center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is included with regular museum admission.

The debut exhibition, Numbers in Nature, highlights the mathematical patterns found throughout the natural world. Through interactive STEAM activities, visitors can explore how numbers, shapes, and symmetry appear in everyday environments.

At the center of the exhibit is a 1,800-square-foot Mirror Maze filled with repeating triangles, reflections, and visual illusions that challenge visitors to find their way through while discovering how patterns and geometry work together.

Located inside the historic 1925 Storehouse on the museum campus, the new STEAM Center expands Savannah Children’s Museum’s mission to spark curiosity, creativity, and exploration for young learners.

Free unlimited admission for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.

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Kindermusik parent & child classes in Bloomingdale

Sunday, March 8th, 2026

Savannah-area Kindermusik music & movement classes

Spring into music with your little one!

Join a weekly parent-and-me music class, and watch your child’s physical, cognitive, socio-emotional, and vocabulary skills explode.

Now enrolling ages 0-7 at our Bloomingdale studio!

Choose your class and enroll today here at kindermusikwith88keys.com

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Bug Fest 2026 @ Savannah Children’s Museum

Friday, March 6th, 2026

Save the Date: Bug Fest

Get ready to explore at Bug Fest, Coastal Heritage Society’s annual family-friendly spring celebration of science, nature, and all things creepy-crawly at Savannah Children’s Museum.

Saturday, April 18th 2026
10AM-1PM
Savannah Children’s Museum
655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, GA

Enjoy bug-themed crafts, hands-on activities, the fan-favorite Eat-A-Bug Club, a ceremonial ladybug release, and tons of insect-inspired fun.

Bring a stuffed friend! Kids can visit the Teddy Bear Clinic hosted by student volunteers from Medical College of Georgia and help their plush pal “beat a bug.”

Included with museum admission
$16 for guests 18 months+. Get tickets here.

FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.

Discover the tiny wonders of the natural world!

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Featuring:
• Hands-on STEM activities
• Live arthropod encounters
• The fan-favorite Eat-A-Bug Club
• A ceremonial ladybug release
• A “Beat-A-Bug” Teddy Bear Clinic hosted by students from the Medical College of Georgia. Bring your stuffed animal.

Community partners include:

• Chatham County Mosquito Control: Learn about mosquitoes, mosquito prevention.

• The Mary Kahrs Warnell Forest Education Center & Georgia Project Learning Tree. Bringing animal ambassadors like a gopher tortoise, tiger salamander, tree frog, and other native reptiles and amphibians. Plus an interactive Birds & Bugs activity where families can learn how insects support Georgia’s ecosystems.

• Georgia Tech Savannah: Hands-on STEM activities connecting science, engineering, and the natural world. 

• Medical College of Georgia Savannah: Hosting the popular Teddy Bear Clinic, where kids learn how to beat a bug by washing their hands and help diagnose and treat their stuffed animals while learning about the “bugs” that can make us sick

• Georgia Department of Agriculture: Discover how scientists track invasive species through Yellow-Legged Hornet Surveillance and why protecting ecosystems matters. See preserved specimens of invasive pests and a Yellow Legged Hornet nest. Plus, stickers and temporary tattoos of invasive pests, coloring projects.

• Tybee Island Marine Science Center: Explore coastal ecosystems and the fascinating creatures that live along Georgia’s shorelines

• Georgia Southern University Biology Students: Get an up-close look at insects, spiders, and other arthropods.

• Savannah Bee Company: See a live observation hive and learn why honeybees are essential pollinators

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(Savannah/Pooler Spring Break Camps) Georgia Tech Savannah STEAM Break

Thursday, March 5th, 2026

Georgia Tech Savannah STEAM Break Camp, March 20-April 3 2026

Join us at Georgia Tech Savannah for our Spring Break day camp where every day of this week will be devoted to a different letter of STEAM. Students can join us for one day or all five!

Monday – Science

Tuesday – Technology

Wednesday – Engineering

Thursday – Art

Friday – Mathematics

For students: 1st – 5th graders 

Dates and Times:

March 30 – April 3

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Cost: $75 per day

Register at https://savannah.ceismc.gatech.edu/STEAM-Break

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Discover the new STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum

Savannah Children’s Museum is thrilled to welcome visitors into its first indoor space, an innovative STEAM Center designed to inspire curiosity and hands-on discovery. Open daily from 9AM-3PM., this new indoor addition offers families even more opportunities to grow with Savannah Children’s Museum.

Featured Exhibition: Numbers in Nature

The STEAM Center debuts with Numbers in Nature, an engaging exhibition that reveals the mathematical patterns woven throughout our everyday world. Designed for learners of all ages, this immersive experience blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math into interactive environments that spark creativity and critical thinking.

Step Inside the 1,800-Square-Foot Mirror Maze

At the heart of the exhibition is an 1,800-square-foot Mirror Maze, a world of repeating triangles, reflections, and visual illusions. Guests can navigate this captivating maze, uncover hidden surprises, and discover the secrets within, including the way out. It’s an unforgettable experience that challenges the mind while delivering plenty of fun.

A Historic Setting for Modern Exploration

The STEAM Center is located inside the 1925 historic Storehouse on the campus of the Central of Georgia Railway, positioned between Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah. Admission to the STEAM Center is included with tickets to either museum.


One Price. Six Sites. Unlimited Visits.

A Coastal Heritage Society Family Membership is one of the best values in Savannah for year-round family fun.

For just $125 per year, your family receives free, unlimited admission to six historic Savannah sites:

  • Savannah Children’s Museum (including the new indoor STEAM Center)
  • Georgia State Railroad Museum
  • Old Fort Jackson
  • Savannah History Museum
  • Pin Point Heritage Museum
  • Harper Fowlkes House

Membership Benefits Include:

  • Discounts on special events, including Frogwarts
  • Free admission to select festivals such as Bug Fest and Seuss Fest
  • 10% off in all museum gift shops
  • Free train site tours at Georgia State Railroad Museum
  • Monthly e-newsletter

Six historic Savannah sites. One affordable price. Unlimited visits.

If you’re raising kids in Savannah, this family membership is a must.

Become a member today at https://chsgeorgia.org/membership/

Learn more about the STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum here.

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March kids/family programs at Oatland Island Wildife Center, Savannah

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

Oatland Island Wildlife Center Special March 2026 Programs, Savannah

March is full of fun at Oatland Island Wildlife Center.

Lucky Paws: Keeper Talk & Animal Encounter: Saturday, March 14. 11AM, 12PM & 2PM. Details here.

Lucky Stars: The Science of the Season: Monday, March 16. Hourly shows: 11AM; 1PM; 2PM; 3PM. Details here.

Toddler Tuesday: Shamrocks, Stories & Snakes. 10-10:30AM; 11-11:30AM. Details here.

March into the Wild: Paws & Pages: Saturday, March 21, 10AM-2PM: Celebrate National Reading Month where stories step off the page and into nature. Families and students will meet visiting authors, Gina Gallois and Jody Wheeler-Toppen, enjoy live read-alouds of Opossums to the Rescue and A Book to Read with a Worm, and explore how reading helps scientists observe and understand the natural world.

Additional literacy adventures include a shared reading of If Bees Disappeared,paired with a pollinator discovery, and a hands-on camouflage challenge where participants investigate how animals blend into their habitats.

Throughout the trail, guests will read, observe, and investigate — discovering that strong readers become strong scientists. Details here.

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Whale, Turtle Programs, Beach Walks @ Tybee Is. Marine Science Center

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

Nature programs at Tybee Island Marine Science Center

The Tybee Island Marine Science Center offers a dynamic marine science and nature-based experience for island visitors, school groups, and scout troops all year round.

Come learn about Georgia’s marine life and coastal ecology.

Check out the center’s coastal galleries full of live animal exhibits, interactive stations and life-size animal replicas, plus a fossil room, pirate ship playground, and more!

Tybee Island Marine Science Center is closed on Tuesdays for tank maintenance, but these public Walks, Talks, and Treks and group programs are available every day.

Learn about these scheduled programs here.

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(Savannah Summer Camps 2026) Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

Oatland Island Wildlife Center Summer Camp 2026

Oatland Island Summer Camps are week-long day camps available to rising Kindergarteners through rising 8th graders. Campers will discover the fascinating world of science through hands-on activities, creative crafts and wildlife investigations.

Early Bird registration prices opened to the general public on March 2nd and closes after March 6th.  

Summer Camp Descriptions and Calendar

Questions? Please reach out to Oatland’s Summer Camp Coordinator by email stephanie.west@sccpss.com or at (912) 395-1513. 

 How to Register

Visit https://oatlandisland.cloveronline.com/

  • Click on Shop All or View All Products  
  • Summer camps are listed in alphabetical order by the name of the camp.  Each camp has all the weeks it is offered listed.   
  • Click on the camp you would like to register for and add it to the cart.  You may only register for ONE camp per child.  
  • If you need extended care from 3:00pm-5:00pm, select Summer Camp Extended Care and add it to the cart.  
  • If you want to buy an additional t-shirt for your child, select Summer Camp Additional T-shirt and add it to the cart.   
  • Then click Continue to Checkout.   
  • You may enter your phone number if you have a Clover account or check out as a guest.   
  • Provide your contact information – Name, Phone Number and Email Address  
  • Check your cart to ensure you are registering for the correct camp. Check the age group listed for the camp and the week you are signing up for.  
  • Enter your credit card number, expiration date, security code, and zip code.  Then, click Place Order.  
  • Once your payment is received, the summer camp coordinator will send you the link to a form to complete the registration process. This may take up to a week as we are processing a large number of payments at one time.   
  • Once you complete the registration form, your camper is confirmed for summer camp at Oatland Island Wildlife Center.   

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JEA Swimming Lessons for Children & Adults, Savannah

Monday, March 2nd, 2026

JEA Swim School Swim Lessons, Savannah

Whether you’re looking for personalized one-on-one instruction or a small group setting, our experienced instructors are here to help every swimmer build confidence, improve technique, and reach their goals in the water. From beginners learning to float to advanced swimmers refining their strokes, our program provides a supportive and structured environment for growth at every level.  

Upcoming Sessions:

Monday, March 2 – April 11 2026

Monday, April 20 – May 29 2026

Sign up here

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Savannah train rides at Georgia State Railroad Museum

Sunday, March 1st, 2026

Savannah Train Rides in March 2026

Train rides at Savannah’s Georgia State Railroad Museum in March 2026 are Wednesday, March 18th through Sunday, March 22nd; Wednesday, March 25th through Sunday, March 29th.

Train rides are hourly 10AM-3PM (10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM )

Schedule and locomotives subject to change, please call ahead. (912) 651-6823

Learn more and buy tickets here.

Train rides and admission to Georgia State Railroad Museum are free for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here. (Year-long family membership for $125 includes unlimited admission to all six Coastal Heritage Society sites.)

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