Reminder: Savannah Children’s Museum – an all outdoor museum – has started on the School Hours schedule. which means SCM will be open Wednesday – Sunday from 9AM -3PM (weather permitting) and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays for field trips.
For the most up-to-date information, please check SCM social media.
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Looking for the perfect place to celebrate your next special occasion? Fun Zone is a great location to party for all types of groups including schools, youth groups, sports teams, businesses, organizations, and more. With Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, and an Arcade, everyone is sure to have a blast! Our private party rooms and various packages help to ensure your celebration is a success. There’s something for all ages!
Each party booking includes a 90-minute Party Room rental for 10 participants with the option to add extra guests. Additionally, each participant will get a 16-oz. drink and two slices of pizza. All packages provide access to all of Fun Zone’s attractions including two recently updated Miniature Golf courses, three Go-Kart tracks, and our Arcade Room with recently added games, including King Kong VR, HYPERpitch Major League Pitching, Minecraft, and Hungry, Hungry Hippos!
Visit https://poolerfunzone.com/parties/ to view our different party package options, pricing, and our party guidelines. If you’d like to see all that Fun Zone has to offer for your next party, make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @PoolerFunZone. To get Fun Zone updates delivered straight to your inbox (including monthly specials!), join our email list by signing up here.
Ready to party? Let Fun Zone help you celebrate your next occasion! To reserve your date, book online at https://poolerfunzone.com/parties/ or give us a call at (912) 330-9860. Online bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the party. Don’t miss out on the perfect venue for your celebration.
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.
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Once a month, the museum’s 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.
Every Saturday & Sunday | 10AM –2PM @ Jepson Center, Savannah
FREE with museum admission
Take time to unleash your creativity, visit Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center studios in Savannah every Saturday and Sunday between 10AM and 2PM for artmaking projects for all ages!
Work at your own pace and comfort level through an array of creative mediums such as watercolors, collage, calligraphy, origami, coloring books and much more.
Each month features a special project designed to connect with an exhibition at the museum.
A studio assistant is on hand to answer questions and assist guests.
Drop-In Studio is perfect for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
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Scribble Art Studio’s after school art classes – called Rock Paper Scissors – teach foundational skills and self-expression. Art classes for 2023-2024 begin Mon. Sept. 11 2023 and run through the end of the school year.
Sign up any time.
The cost for each block of five classes is $200 and includes all materials.
Find class description, schedule & registration link here.
Scribble Art Studio’s portfolio builder sesssions are ideal for those students wishing to build a strong portfolio of diverse work for personal purposes or for entrance to an arts related academy.
Scribble Art Studio’s portfolio builder sessions are ideal for those students wishing to build a strong portfolio of diverse work for personal purposes or for entrance into an arts-related academy.
Sign up anytime here to join the Portfolio Builder sessions.
2023-2024 sessions begin Mon. Sept. 11 2023 and continue until the end of the school year.
The cost for each block of five classes is $200 and includes all materials needed for the class.
Scribble Art Studio’s after school art classes – called Rock Paper Scissors – teach foundational skills and self-expression. Art classes for 2023-2024 begin Mon. Sept. 11 2023 and run through the end of the school year.
Sign up any time.
The cost for each block of five classes is $200 and includes all materials.
Find class description, schedule & registration link here.
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After-School Group Lessons: This will be a 4-week lesson program offered as a Monday Plan and a Thursday Plan.
Hours are 6-7PM Kids will learn the same things as they do in our regular lessons, but it is a discounted price for a 4-week commitment. For ages 6-12.
Special Programs at Old Fort Jackson! in Savannah~Labor Day Weekend 2023
Sat. Sept. 2
Visit with Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators as we portray the first defenders of Savannah who served where Old Fort Jackson stands during the Revolutionary War! We will portray the Savannah Provincial Company of Artillery in 1777 that served at the Mud Fort.
10AM– Actions of the Georgia Navy in 1775: Watch a cutlass presentation, and then join in with single sticks!
10:30AM – Infantry Presentation & Musket Firing: Join us in a mock Battle Drill with our wooden muskets!
11AM – Georgia in the American Revolution: Historical weapons demonstration (Swivel Gun, 6 Pounder, and 24 Pounder Cannon).
1PM – Infantry Presentation & Musket Firing: Join us in a mock Battle Drill with our wooden muskets!
1:30PM – 6 Pounder Cannon Salute for the Georgia Queen Riverboat.
2PM – Georgia in the American Revolution: Historical weapons demonstration (Swivel Gun, 6 Pounder, and 24 Pounder Cannon).
2:30PM – Visit with Resource Educators as they clean their weapons.
Sun & Mon. Sept. 3rd & 4th
Visit with Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators as we portray the defenders of Savannah who served at Old Fort Jackson during the Civil War in 1864, including the Bartow Artillery
9:30AM – Medicine & Surgery.
10AM – Infantry Tactics & Rifle Musket Firing.
10:30AM – Medicine & Surgery.
11AM – River Defenses, Communications, & 12 Pounder Cannon Firing.
Holiday Farms will be open to the public Sept. 30-Oct. 29 2023, Thursday-Saturday 9AM-6PM and Sunday 12-6PM.
Military Appreciation Day ~ Sat. Oct. 7 2023. This is a favorite day on the farm…honoring those that serve to protect our country. Admission is half price on this one day only for those with valid military ID and their immediate family.
Holiday Farms features a pumpkin patch, hayride, barnyard animals plus: Duck Races, Haytona Speedway, Corn Grinding, Steer Roping, Cow Milking, Corn Maze, Barrel Car Rides, Jump Pad & more.
Have a 7+ year old who’s curious about learning an instrument?
The 88 Keys Piano Music Studio has been the area’s specialists for over 21 years in music instruction for ages 0-7 through Kindermusik classes, and rated a “Top Program” by Kindermusik International from amoung 16,000 teachers worldwide!
When it comes to music, a good beginning never ends, and this studio’s expert, experienced and caring teachers will guide your child into a rewarding musical experience!
Text/call 912-713-7899 or email music@kindermusikwith88keys.com for more info.
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This afternoon class is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing and painting skills, build a portfolio, and begin the process of developing good art-making habits. Students will focus on measurement, proportion, perspective, use of value, and color to create volume and space. Lessons and projects will work on site and at outdoor locations near the museum. All materials are provided.
This afternoon class is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing and painting skills, build a portfolio, and begin the process of developing good art-making habits. Students will focus on measurement, proportion, perspective, use of value, and color to create volume and space. Lessons and projects will work onsite and outdoor locations near the museum. All materials are provided.
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Digital Photography Class
For ages 12-16
Session : Fridays 4:30-6PM Sept. 15-Oct. 20 2023
Session 2: Fridays, 4:30-6PM | Nov. 3–Dec. 15 (no class Nov. 24) 2023
Join us at the Jepson Center to develop your young person’s skills as a photographer. 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. We will use DSLR digital cameras and learn about exposure, and a few historical methods involving film. Photography is fun and accessible to everyone.
Starting on Sept. 3, Savannah Children’s Museum will be open Wednesday-Sunday 9AM-3PM. Currently the all-outdoor museum is open summer hours 9AM-2PM Monday-Saturday.
2023 School Year Hours & Special Labor Day Weekend Hours:
Sun. Sept. 3 – special open 9AM-2PM in celebration of the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Mon. Sept. 4- special open 9AM-2PM.
Tues. Sept. 5-CLOSED
Wed. Sept. 6 -SCHOOL YEAR HOURS BEGIN 9AM-3PM. SCM will be open Wednesday-Sunday 9-3.
Save the date for Frogwarts 2023 on Sun. Oct. 15. Georgia State Railroad Museum transforms into a magical Harry Potter-themed experience during the annual “Frogwarts” events. Children and their grownups are immersed in STEAM activities, such as chemistry, engineering, biology, and art, all disguised as magical classes inspired by the beloved book series. Details TBA.
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Savannah’s new toy store The Magical World of Toys invites you to a fun Saturday kids’ event Sat. Aug. 26 2023: library card sign-up with Live Oak Public Libraries; Cosmic Kids Music and a guided craft by The Bull Street Library.
SAT. AUG. 26, 2023 AT 11AM-2 PM@ The Magical World of Toys
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What a blast for students! This will be a three-hour program with carriage or pony rides, arts & crafts, and learning basic horse care @ Red Gate Farms in Savannah.
Red Gate Farms in Savannah will offer this 4-week lesson program for homeschool students as a Tuesday Plan and a Thursday Plan. It is a discounted price for a 4-week commitment.
This will be a 4-week lesson program offered as a Monday Plan and a Wednesday Plan. They will learn the same things as they do in our regular lessons, but it is a discounted price for a 4-week commitment.
Discover music with the violin! Violin Explorations introduces children to the smallest member of the string family: The Violin.
Learn through games, songs, practice and repetition of one skill at a time. This class will cover: parts of the violin, how to hold the violin and bow, how to use the bow and pluck strings, basic rhythms and melodies, basic music reading including staff and notes.
Two classes are offered, one for ages 4-6 years and one for ages 7-10.
Saturdays, 5 weeks beginning Sept 9 2023.
All classes take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center at 201 Montgomery St.
The day is designed to welcome and engage members of the local community. This will be a fun- filled day for all ages with tours of the museum. Experience history, architecture and art.
Scavenger hunts, creative activities for everyone in our beautiful courtyard and Ice cream treats provided by Jenni’s Treats on the Streets to the first 300 guests.
Sat.Aug. 19 10am – 5pm Free admission for local residents 12pm – 4pm Armor and Artisan Demonstrations & Children’s Activities Jepson Center
Get ready for a day of family fun, as Telfair offers an all-ages event celebrating The Age of Armor.
Visitors can see armor and mock battle demonstrations throughout the afternoon presented by the Shire of Forth Castle (Savannah area chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism) and members of Schola St. George (a group focused on the knightly culture and chivalric arts of the later Middle Ages) from Atlanta and the Southeast. SCA members will demonstrate period crafts, and children will make art projects inspired by the exhibition.
Art Start: 10:30-11:30AM Thurs. Aug. 17 2023 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. Aug. 17, 10:30-11:30AM. Register online here.
The FALL season runs from September through October, with games taking place at Calvary Day School Specialty Sports Complex, 4625 Waters Ave Savannah, 31404
Calvary Day School is excited to offer the Savannah Under the Lights Youth Flag Football League again this fall.
Under the Lights is the exclusive youth flag football partner of Under Armour, Inc.
The league is for both boys and girls of all skill levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade.
This youth flag football league is offered to Calvary students as well as non Calvary students. Participants do not need to attend Calvary to participate.
Under the Lights is for players of all skill levels and promotes a competitive, confidence building, non contact football experience.
The league will take place on Tuesday nights at Calvary Day School from August – October.
