FREE performances & activities will be 1-5PM this Sat. June 15, Savannah
Telfair Museums’ observance of Juneteenth reaches its 17th year with a day of free activities, storytelling and performance celebrating freedom and African American culture this Sat. June 15 2024 @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah.
The museum welcomes back Dr. Jamal Toure as the African Spirit to open the event with a libation ceremony, followed by children’s activities, storytelling, presentations by Atlanta visual and spoken word artist rEN Dillard (original co-founder of Savannah’s Spitfire Poetry Group), and a special musical performance at 3PM by Bokei Carribean Vibes Steel Drum Band.
The event is 10AM-5PM with performances and family art making activities from 1–4PM..
Free admission to the Jepson Center for local residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Jasper, and Beaufort counties.
Investment provided by the City of Savannah, Georgia Council for the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, and Colonial Group.
Dedicated to kids aged 18 months to 17 years old, The Jam offers a range of exhilarating programs including recreational gymnastics, Ninjastics, and obstacle courses.
Sign up for June 2024 sessions @ The JAM. See the class schedule above.
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Summer Camps @ The JAM
The JAM camp counselors have been training and rehearsing all week to make sure your kids have a blast at The Jam this summer.
The Jam has hired former gymnasts, camps counselors and assistant-coaches. All are super hyped to get started and welcome Jammers this Monday June 3.
Register for Weekly camp starting June 3rd and get your VIP member card that includes:.
Free access to Open Jams & Clinics
Complimentary 10% discount on special events & birthday parties
The JAM’s mission? To bring the perfect blend of fun, challenge, and support to every child, pre-teen, and teen that walks through our doors! With us, they’ll not only develop strength and confidence but also forge lifelong friendships, becoming strong and well-balanced individuals along the way.
Red Gate Farms in Savannah has a couple of spots open for summer camp – the week of July 8th & week of July 22nd.
Red Gate Farms now takes deposits to hold your place in summer camp and the remaining balance is not due until the week before the child’s camp start date.
This action-packed outdoor camp is filled with fun activities, educational experiences and new friends. Daily horse-back riding. Scavenger hunt. Tie-dye T-shirts. Team building games. Water balloon toss, crafts and more. Pool party every Friday.
Or sign up for other weekly Summer camps @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah this summer for fun, flips and fitness galore. Summit Gymnastics’ week-long camps are full of organized gymnastics development, brain developing games and more. Your child will have a blast making new friends and learning all about the great sport of gymnastics.
Monday-Friday 9AM-1PM, weekly or daily sessions available May 28-Aug. 2 Summer 2024.
Camp fees: $185 per week or $40 per day. (chose one or more days)
Add this to your Summer 2024 bucket list: sign up for Kids Bowl Free program, so you kids can bowl for free all summer at the following Savannah-Lowcountry area participating bowling centers:
*Frames N Games in Pooler.
*Station 300 in Bluffon SC.
The Kids Bowl Free program is already under way @ Station 300 Bluffton. The program begins May 28 2024 @ Frames N Games in Pooler.
Registered kids receive two free games of bowling each day of the Kids Bowl Free program all summer long at the bowling center with which you register. Age limits are set by the individual bowling centers.
There’s also a family pass option that allows adults, older siblings and babysitters to bowl along with the registered kids. The family pass is a one time payment, that is set by participating bowling centers.
Students plan for the future while simultaneously building their resumes and learning what life after high school holds.
This program’s activities will be geared towards building your communication skills through games, drawing jams, storytelling, and other fun activities while also exposing high school students to their next stage in life.
Participants will have the opportunity to get a head start in planning for the future by receiving help to apply to college, practicing interviews, learning how to present their skill sets to different audiences, discussing leadership and STEM communication, and Q&As with current college students.
Or sign up for other weekly Summer camps @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah this summer for fun, flips and fitness galore. Summit Gymnastics’ week-long camps are full of organized gymnastics development, brain developing games and more. Your child will have a blast making new friends and learning all about the great sport of gymnastics.
Monday-Friday 9AM-1PM, weekly or daily sessions available May 28-Aug. 2 Summer 2024.
Camp fees: $185 per week or $40 per day. (chose one or more days)
Summit Gymnastics in Savannah offers a regular time for children ages 5 and younger to play in their gym with an adult.
The program called Tiny Tots Playtime @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah will be offered on the following dates 9:30-11AM in June 2024:
Sat. June 1; Sat. June 15; Sat. June 29; Sat. July 13; Sat. July 27, 9:30-11AM
Tiny Tots is for children ages 5 & younger & their caregivers.
Kids can enjoy trampoline, foam in-ground pit, bars, balance beams & more.
Call ahead to confirm: 912.921.1034 $10-15 (see below) For ages 5 & younger
NEW UPGRADE: You can now pre-register online through Summit’s parent portal (located @ summitgymnasticsga.com) for $10 or in person price of $15 with cash or card acceptable for payment.
Questions? Email summit.frontdesk@yahoo.com
Summit Gymnastics, 74 W Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah, 31406, (912) 921-1034, On Facebook here. Summit Gymnastics is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Gymnastics is an entertaining and exciting way for kids to stay active and fit.
Join Summit Gymnastics in Savannah this summer for fun, flips and fitness galore. Summit Gymnastics’ week-long camps are full of organized gymnastics development, brain developing games and more. Your child will have a blast making new friends and learning all about the great sport of gymnastics.
Monday-Friday 9AM-1PM, weekly or daily sessions available May 28-Aug. 2 Summer 2024.
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler is excited to announce 2024 Summer Camp!
All Campers must be registered in order to attend camp. A $25 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is REQUIRED to register your camper(s) for each week.
Camp Times are 9AM to 4PM Monday – Friday
Ages are 6 to 12
Price is $225.00 a week (including the $25 non-refundable deposit)
Includes water, snacks, lunches and all activities.
THEME: The 2024 Summer Camp theme is “Masters in the Sky │ Honoring 1944 and the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.”
There are no weekly themes this year. Camps will be tailored to the interests of the campers attending that week. ALL WEEKS WILL BE DIFFERENT and include camper’s favorite activities from our previous themes of Historic Heroes, May the 8th Air Force Be With You, & FTX Camp.
The dates are listed below.
June 3-7
June 10-14
June 17-21
June 22-28
July 8-12
July 22-26
July 29- August 2
Campers will learn about the Medal of Honor, the Mighty 8th and World War II while engaging in energetic and engaging activities such as obstacle courses, group exercises, and just being outdoors. Campers will partake in outdoor battle reenactments while learning about the real heroes that fought in them such as Audie Murphy and John Basilone. Your camper will see a piece of history; our WWII B-17 when we tour the museum. Mud, water guns, and more in our high-energy camps!
A self-activating button is just one of the improvements at Hull Park’s renovated splash pad @ 55th and Atlantic streets in Savannah.
The Hull Park splash pad renovation is part of the City of Savannah’s Recreation ReiMagined initiative geared towards raising the quality of recreational facilities while providing increased access to residents.
Before the renovation, the splash pad water was only on during certain set times and without any of the colorful aquatic devices. Now users can self-activate the water from 8AM-8PM Monday-Friday and 9AM-9PM Saturday & Sunday from April to October
Hull Park also includes a playground, athletic field, and picnic area.
Tybee Ballet Theatre’s BEGINNER’S SERIES will featuring a stellar staff of professional dancers who are so eager to share their craft with you on an accessible and inclusive level.
Just show up and show out, y’all! Try something new this summer and step out of that box. Shatter those glass ceilings telling you you are too old, too late, too whatever! Being bad at something is SO GOOD FOR YOU…why not do it next to some of the most supportive people on this island?!?
The studio is calling. Time to answer. See ya on the dance floor!
Or sign up for other weekly Summer camps @ Summit Gymnastics in Savannah this summer for fun, flips and fitness galore. Summit Gymnastics’ week-long camps are full of organized gymnastics development, brain developing games and more. Your child will have a blast making new friends and learning all about the great sport of gymnastics.
Monday-Friday 9AM-1PM, weekly or daily sessions available May 28-Aug. 2 Summer 2024.
Camp fees: $185 per week or $40 per day. (chose one or more days)
The museum space is entirely outdoors, built within the former Central of Georgia Railway repair facility and adjacent to Georgia State Railroad Museum. The museum features over a dozen carefully-designed exhibits including an exploration maze, a reading nook, a sensory garden, and a nature kitchen.
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Preparing for summer swimming means more than just enjoying the sun—it’s about staying safe too!
Assign a designated water watcher, enroll in swim lessons for you or your child, and don’t forget the sunscreen.
Starting swim lessons early not only enhances your swimming skills but prepares you or your child with life-saving water skills.
Dive in and enroll now at British Swim School of Savannah. Equip your child with essential survival skills for a lifetime of confidence and enjoyment in the water. Classes are filling fast, so don’t miss out – secure your child’s place today!”
912-303-7853
Visit British Swim School of Savannah website here.
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This action-packed outdoor camp is filled with fun activities, educational experiences and new friends. Daily horse-back riding. Scavenger hunt. Tie-dye T-shirts. Team building games. Water balloon toss, crafts and more. Pool party every Friday.
There will be enhanced programming this Memorial Day Weekend 2024 @ Old Fort Jackson in Savannah including volunteers on site on Sat. May 25 and exploring the different eras of the site’s military history on Sun. & Mon., May 26-27.
Sat. May 25 (1862 Savannah) @ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah
9:20AM – Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators and Volunteers will offer live music by Bella Harmony Music and activities by Union Soldiers, Confederate Soldiers and Sailors, and the Ladies Gunboat Society and Women of Savannah!
10AM -12 Pounder Cannon Firing, followed by Stations.
10:30AM – Dance.
11AM – Hear various perspectives from the Situation in Savannah and nearby in April of 1862. Relieve the Skirmish on Whitemarsh Island.
11:30AM – Hear the conclusion, followed by the firing of our mighty 32 Pounder Cannon.
12:30AM – Dance.
12:45AM – Guard Mount.
1:15PM – Mail Cail.
1:30PM – Signaling and 6 Pounder Cannon Firing.
2PM – Hardee’s Infantry Drill Presentation.
2:20PM – Civil War Era Discipline
2:30PM – Remember the Fallen, followed by the firing of our mighty 32 Pounder Cannon.
2:45PM – Dance.
4PM – Fort closed.
Sun. May 26 (War of 1812 Savannah) @ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah
9:30AM – Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators will portray Regular Soldiers of the US Army and Georgia Militia Men from the War of 1812 Era while offering exciting history presentations! Learn about the construction of Savannah defenses, along with musket and heavy artillery skills.
10AM – Smythe’s Manual Infantry Presentation.
10:30AM – Stations.
11AM- Hear various perspectives from the Situation in Savannah during the War of 1812 and Creek War. Relieve the Battle of Calabee Creek.
11:30AM – Hear the conclusion of the Battle and the defense of Savannah in late 1814, followed by the firing of our mighty 24 Pounder Cannon.
2PM – Hear various perspectives from the Situation in Savannah during the War of 1812 and Creek War. Relieve the Battle of Calabee Creek.
2:30PM – Hear the conclusion of the Battle and the defense of Savannah in late 1814, followed by the firing of our mighty 24 Pounder Cannon.
4PM – Fort closed.
Mon. May 27 (Memorial Day) @ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah
9:30AM – Stations – Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators will portray Soldiers of the Four American Armies that served on the ground where Old Fort Jackson stands while offering exciting history presentations! Learn about the stories and skills of soldiers during the American Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War, including musket firings.
11AM – 12 Pounder Cannon Firing.
11:30AM – Remember soldiers who gave their lives in battle and witness the firing of our mighty 24 and 32 Pounder Cannon, while the American Flag is raised from half mast to full mast at Noon.
1PM – Revolutionary War Era Infantry Presentation on the Parade.
1:30PM – Riverboat Salute with 6 Pounder Cannon.
2PM – Get an overview of the American Revolutionary War in Savannah and beyond. Relieve the Battle of Cowpens.
2:30PM – 24 Pounder Cannon Firing.
4PM – Fort closed.
This programming is included in site admission and FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.
Memorial Day Commemoration @ Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond HIll is Sat. May 25, 9AM-4PM
Pay tribute to our fellow patriots who died while serving in the US military. Living history interpretations will take place throughout the day including musket and cannon firings.
Tour the fort, museum, and grounds of Fort McAllister along the banks of the Ogeechee River.
Regular Fort admission prices apply. 2PM guided tour $8 – $15
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