Welcome to the new Sandbox Children’s Museum Tanger 2 Manager Tajanea White.
Taj has a background in Early Childhood Education and is looking forward to providing exciting programming for children and families and networking with local businesses.
Learn more about Sandbox Children’s Museum @ Tanger 2 Outlets here.
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This is a one-of-a-kind experience for middle school girls in Chatham county to learn about marine science (underwater robots), and to design and program a playable game around this theme all under the guidance of female scientists, game designers, and programmers.
WHEN: July 11-15, 9AM – 2PM WHERE: Georgia Southern’s Armstrong Campus *Transportation and lunch included. The program is free to all participants.
DAY 1: Start the week with a field trip to UGA’s Marine Education Center and Aquarium, where attendees will spend a day with the female scientists running UGA’s marine science underwater robotics program, and learn about how they use coding with underwater robots to study the ocean.
DAY 2: Attendees will work with a SCAD game professor designing a game around the information they learned at Skidaway, and then be introduced to the Scratch programming tool, an easy to use block based programming toolkit from MIT.
DAYS 3-5: Attendees will work with Savannah Girls Who Code instructor to implement their designs using Scratch. This will include learning a variety of important and fundamental computer programming concepts. Attendees will have a completed game to show on the final day of camp, and will have a .
This camp is open to grads 5th – 8th for young women attending school in the Savannah Chatham County Public School System. It is designed for girls who have no coding experience.
There are 20 spots available. Applicants will be accepted in the order of their submission.
This will be a collaborative edutaining adventure in homesteading, interactive presentation, and educational performance FOR ALL AGES.
Activities include: from how to prepare your soil, proper watering, how to plant and care for seedlings, when and how to harvest your crops and multiple ways to prepare your harvest from garden to table. In addition, arts and crafts, food trucks, and vendors will be available.
The SoilFamily, LLC is designed to help create healthier, happier, wealthier families as the building blocks for better communities.
Admission to SoilFamily Expo is included in the cost of regular admission to Savannah Children’s Museum, $10 for all guests 18 months and older. This event is FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Find info on how to become a member here.
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The St. Andrew’s Boys Varsity Soccer team is headed to Macon for the GISA Final Four on Saturday, May 7. Kick off is at 4 p.m. at Mercer University against Westminster School of Augusta.
According to Coach Blake Seale, the team has been extremely focused on the semi-final round. They have watched lots of game film this week to determine their opponents’ strengths and weaknesses and spent time on the field working on better field shooting positions. Coach Seale also shared two stats worth noting. Thaddeus Sawyer ’26 has over 100 steals this season and Gordon Standing ’23, with 25 goals, is the leading scorer for GISA schools.
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St. Andrew’s is an International Baccalaureate World School inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12 in Savannah. For more information, visit https://saslions.com
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It is 1742 and the Spanish are coming! Learn about the War of Jenkins’ Ear and Georgia’s role in the 1739-1748 war between Britain and Spain.
The War of Jenkins Ear annual event will be Sat. May 21, 2022, 10AM-4PM @ Wormsloe State Historic Site.
Build your own box fort next to the fortified home.
Join Wormsloe Historic State Park rangers for a presentation about the conflict at the Visitors Center. Military drills and black powder weapons demonstration throughout the day.
This half-day camp will spend most of the morning outside. The program will 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 during morning hours 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.
This half-day camp will spend most of the morning outside drawing and painting from observation. The camp 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. The camp will meet outside as much as possible during morning hours as we explore our environment in Telfair Square and other nearby locations. Students will focus on measurement, proportion, perspective, use of value, and color to create volume and space.
Museum Adventures Pre-K Camp Ages 4-6 yrs, 9am – noon May 30 – June 3 July 18 –July 22 Members: $160 Non-members: $185
Stave off the summer doldrums! Exploring Telfair Museums’ three sites and exhibitions has never been so much fun. Each day, participants will tour a new exhibit and learn to create the very same types of art seen in the galleries, finding inspiration with instruction in drawing, painting, and printmaking. Students will immerse themselves in innovative arts lessons taught by professional artists.
Art with the Pros Ages 10 – 14 One-week 9AM – 1PM June 20 – 24 June 27 – July 1 Members: $185 Non-members $210
Each day, this camp will feature a different local artist providing a unique lesson based on his or her medium. Lunch in Telfair Square (weather permitting) breaks and games in ArtZeum, and special tours of the galleries are all included. Students will learn to give constructive criticism on their own and their peers’ artwork.
Half of parents say their preschoolers are afraid of doctors’ visits, and one-fifth of parents say they struggle to speak with providers because their children get so upset.
SouthCoast Health medical experts offer tips here on how to help including: explain what to expect: validate your child’s feelings; use make-believe play: and lead by example.
If there are any important matters you’d like to discuss with the doctor, consider bringing another parent or support person along, so you can speak alone with the doctor in private before or after your child is seen.
SouthCoast Health pediatricians treat children of all ages, from newborns to age 21. Evening and weekend hours available, as well as urgent care walk-in visits. Schedule an appointment by calling 912-691-3600 or online.
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Who is ready for lazy river, spray pads & waterslides ?
Here are water parks in Statesboro, Jekyll Island & Charleston. (The Pooler water park – Surf Lagoon – is closed).
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Water Parks Near Savannah
Splash In The Boro opens for 2022 summer season May 21, weekends only. Opens daily May 28. 45 miles from Savannah in Statesboro, Ga. Water Slides – 2 body slides and 1 inner tube slide wind around each other and finish with a plunge into a common wave pool. The park has a double flowrider , a 5-lane mat racer, a spray pad and slides for toddlers, 3 tube slides, a lazy river.
Open weekends only May 21 2022; Open daily May 28 2022. For hours click here.
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Summer Wavesopening weekends May 14 2022. 75 Miles from Savannah on Jekyll Island.
Summer Waves Water Park located on Jekyll Island with 11 acres of splashing summertime fun for the whole family. Nine exciting attractions including six water slides, wave pool, lazy river, splash zone and kiddie area.
Open May 14 weekends only. Open daily May 28. For hours, click here. Hours are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm Summer Waves is open. 912.635.2074
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Charleston, SC Water Parks
Splash Zone Waterpark at James Island County Park 871 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC 29412 79 Miles from Savannah in Charleston, SC Opens May 21 2022 weekends only; opens daily June 4. Schedule here. 200-foot tube slide – 200-foot open slide – Caribbean play structure with slides, wheels, and sprays – 500-foot lazy river with an adventure channel featuring sprays and a waterfall – Leisure pool – open seasonally
Whirlin Waters Adventure Waterpark 87 miles from Savannah in North Charleston, SC Opens May 21 2022 weekends only; opens daily June 4.. Schedule here. Fun for all ages, Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark is located within North Charleston Wannamaker County Park and offers seasonal, island-style water play packed into over 15-acres. Rip Tide Run mat racer takes riders on an exciting head-to-head competition over gut wrenching bumps, accelerating riders towards the finish line. (minimum height of 42”)
Splash Island Waterpark 91 miles away in Mount Pleasant, SC Opens May 21 2022 weekends only; opens daily June 4.. Schedule here. 200-foot water slide – 16-foot otter slide – Sprays, geysers, and raindrop waterfalls – The Cyclone, a 10-minute swirling water ride – Recreational pool
Did You Know? Cows have been shown to prefer smells like lavender, and while they prefer self grooming brushes over a simply putting lavender on a fence post, they do show interest in that scent and this can be used to encourage the use of brushes.
Enrichment Saturday this Sat. May 14, 9:30-10:30AM @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah allows the public to see some of the special work that often goes on behind-the-scenes at Oatland.
This is an opportunity to witness how the Animal Care Staff provides special treats and activities to help hone the animals’ natural behaviors. Adults and children will participate in creating enrichment material for Oatland’s barnyard residents and will watch the cow, donkey, and pig experience their special creations.
Tickets are limited to 10 people per session
$20.00 per person, for all ages. All attendees must have a ticket. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Purchase tickets online here.
All participants must be at least 4 years of age. Minors must be accompanied by a paid adult.
Your ticket price includes admission to Oatland for the day, so feel free to stay and see the other animals after your program.
Here’s an opportunity to volunteer to help others in Savannah.
Inspiritus: Refugee and Immigration Services in Savannah is in need of tutors for their afterschool program in the City of Savannah. They work with children K-9 who are refugees and in need of support in homework and English learning.
Program runs Monday-Thursday, 4:30-6PM. Preferably, commitment is at least one day a week. You will need a background screening through the agency.
Email lindsey.grovenstein@weinspirit.org if you or a friend is interested in this unique experience.
To improve women’s health throughout the nation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health created National Women’s Health Week, which begins on Mother’s Day each year.
This annual observance strives to empower women to learn about their health and the many services available to them.
It is highly encouraged that women use this week to start a new way of living. To adapt a lifestyle that leads to more preventative screenings, being more active, eating healthier, paying closer attention to mental and physical health, quitting smoking, and even stopping phone use while driving.
If you’re looking to kick-start a new, healthier lifestyle in honor of Women’s Health Week, schedule an appointment with one of SouthCoast Health primary care physicians today or give us a call at 912-691-3600.
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Sunday, May 15, 2022 – May 16, 2022 (9:30 PM-1:30AM) This year the public will be able to get a spectacular look at a total lunar eclipse at Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah.
The Oglethorpe Astronomical Association will be setting up telescopes in front of the visitors center for everyone to watch the total eclipse of the full moon for the month of May, sometimes called a “blood moon” for the color the moon turns when eclipsed. Weather permitting, the following stages of the eclipse will be visible:
10:27 PM Partial Eclipse Begins 11:29 PM Full Eclipse Begins 12:11 AM Maximum Eclipse 12:53 AM Full Eclipse Ends 1:55 AM Partial Eclipse Ends
Feel free to bring a chair and watch nature’s show.
Parking fee: $5 Event Phone: 912-598-2300
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All of Kindermusik Savannah classes are completely free for babies under 10 weeks. Your little one will get to be immersed in music from the very beginning, and you’ll get to meet a community of wonderful parents, grandparents and caregivers, who make up the Kindermusik family.
Text 912-432-5885 to set up your free trial today.
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day on Sat. May 14 2022 at the UGA Aquarium on Skidaway Island in Savannah.
Aquarium educators along with ornithological organizations and birding experts will have stations setup with educational activities for all ages.
The World Migratory Bird Day event is included with the cost of admission to the UGA Aquarium. Learn more about admission fees at https://gacoast.uga.edu/aquarium
Junior University/World Language and Pre-AP Camps will take place June 1-17 (13 days) 2022 at the Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern University in Savannah.
This year, World Language is integrated into both camps.
Camp hours are 9AM – 2PM. Students are encouraged to bring lunch and snacks.
Bus transportation will be provided to Armstrong from “hub” schools throughout the district.
Junior University and World Language Camp focuses on students in grades 2-7.
Pre-AP Camp focuses on students in grades 8-10.
There is a $100 fee to participate in camps. The fee covers supplies and field trips.
These camps are available ONLY for SCCPSS students (including charter schools).
Camp registration is a two-step process. Completing the registration form is the first step to securing registration. The second step is to pay for the camp using our secured School Cash online payment method. Payment instructions will be provided via email.
Our camps will prioritize an equitable distribution of students from all schools in SCCPSS.
Tybee Beach Bum parade — also known as the world’s oldest, largest and most fun water fight (parade floats vs. parade watchers) — is back! It will be 6:30PM Fri. May 20 2022.
The parade kicks off at 6:30PM at the North Beach Parking Lot and makes it way through the Island on HW80 / Butler Ave all the way to Tybrisa Street.
Savannah’s Scottish Games return on Sat. May 7 2022 @ Bethesda Academy, 9AM-5PM
After a two-year COVID hiatus, this year’s festival will feature athletes, pipe bands, highland dancers, border collies, historic reenactors, Scottish vendors, Celtic musicians, and clans.
Mother’s Day Market Saturday @ Islands Farmers Market
Food vendors, artisan vendors, special guests, non-profit groups, etc. @ Islands Farmers Market this Sat. May 7, 9AM-Noon. This Saturday will also feature: photographer booth, face painting, bouncy house & more.
See spectacular sand structures at the SCAD Sand Arts Festival 2022 Fri. May 6 2022 on Tybee Island, featuring professor of fibers Ben Copperwheat and other guest artists. The event starts 10AM @ the pier on Tybee Island’s South Beach.
SCAD students and alumni compete to dazzle spectators and judges for a chance to win one of several awards.
Pack a picnic lunch, plenty of water, and your sunglasses.
This event, presented by the SCAD School of Foundation Studies, is free and open to the public for attendance. Registration to participate is open to SCAD students only through Fri. April 29.
This is the team’s second year in a row to win the title.
Playoff seedings will be announced on Thursday. Go Lions!
St. Andrew’s is an International Baccalaureate World School inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12 in Savannah. For more information, visit https://saslions.com
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Full-day soccer camps also include a FREE soccer ball and the afternoon being indoor soccer play.
With programming in Georgia and South Carolina throughout the summer, Tormenta offers the perfect program for you. Learn more and register online here
Half and full-day options are available in numerous locations: Savannah, Pooler, Southbridge, Islands, Skidaway Is., as well in South Carolina in Hilton Head Is., Bluffton, and Hardeeville.
