Still time to sign up for one of the many runs this weekend Jan. 31-Feb. 1 as part of the YMCA Critz Tybee Run Fest 2025: 5K, 10K, half marathon, 2.8 Mile Beach run, 1 mile and kiddie run.
Deadlines for races are Jan. 31 & Feb. 1, depending on the race.
Sign up here.
Farm Day @ Red Gate Farms in Savannah
Sign up your child for a special Farm Day @ Red Gate Farms Equestrian Center in Savannah on Feb. 2, 11:30AM-2:30PM. For ages 6-12.
Learn essential horsemanship skills and horse care, enjoy thrilling pony rides, and participate in fun team-building games.
Interact with Red Gate Farm’s adorable farm animals and gain a deeper appreciation for the hard work of maintaining a farm.
This event promises a day full of adventure, learning, and fun!
Cost: $100/child.
Register online here.
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Parents’ Afternoon Out @ Summit Gymnastics, Savannah
Drop off your kids to play @ Summit Gymnastics’ open play and obstacle course day while you have some childfree time this Sat. Feb. 1, 11AM-12:30PM. For ages 4-10.
Cost: $10 for preregistration. $15 for walk in.
Free time; obstacle course, gymnastics fun, games.
Sign up here.
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Summit Gymnastics Parents Night Out, Savannah
Enjoy childfree time Friday evening Jan. 24 2024, 5-9PM while your kids enjoy Winter fun, movie & pizza @ Parents Night Out @ Summit Gymnastics, Savannah. Movie: Ice Age.
For children ages 6-12. Cost: $40 per child. Includes pizza, drinks & unlimited fun; $25 for team kids.
Parents NIght Out: 5-9PM Fri. Jan. 24 2025. Drop off your kids for Winter fun while you enjoy some childfree time.
Register online here.
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Kindermusik Savannah February 2025 Playdates
Register now for a Saturday Feb. 1 special Kindermusik Musical playdate Let Me Call You Sweetheart! where all the songs and activities will center around LOVE, and how we can share and express it through the joy of music.
Parents and children together can engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more musical activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces.
Let Me Call You Sweetheart musical playdate for ages 0-7 & their caregiver, 10AM Sat. Feb. 1 2025
Register online here.
Every enrolled child will get…
– A 40-minute class packed with learning, love, and laughter
– A Kindermusik instrument/prop to take home
– A $5 coupon for our weekly studio classes
More details:
-For ages 0-7
-Multiple adult caregivers welcome
-Sibling discount!
-Held at the Kindermusik with 88 Keys studio in Bloomingdale
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Lottery applications open for 2025-26 Savannah-Chatham public schools Pre-K & CHOICE programs
Free Pre-K & Little Acorn Academy
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System has two programs for our youngest learners. Students are eligible for the state-funded Pre-K programs in the 2025-26 school year if they will be four years old by September 1 and reside in Chatham county.
Learn more and apply for the free Pre-K lottery here.
The Little Acorn Academy is a full day program for 3 year olds. Learn more and apply online here.
Students must enter a lottery to be placed in one of these programs. The lottery for each is open Jan. 11 through Jan. 31 2025.
Learn more here.
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CHOICE Program Applications will be available from Jan. 11, 2025 through Jan. 31, 2025. Learn more and apply online here.
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See the list of SCCPSS school open houses here.
Update:
Some Savannah-Chatham County Public School System school open houses scheduled to take place this week of Jan. 20 are postponed due to the winter weather. Please see below for a list of rescheduled dates & times.
Rescheduled SCCPSS Open Houses
*GARRISON SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
Choice Program Open House
Monday January 27th from 5:30-7:00.
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*MARSHPOINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Choice Program Open House:
Thursday, January 30th from 5:00-6:00
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*WOODVILLE-TOMPKINS TECHNICAL & CAREER HIGH SCHOOL
CHOICE PROGRAM OPEN HOUSE:
Rescheduled- Wednesday, January 29 6:00-7:30PM
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Pre-K 2025-2026 @ Savannah Classical Academy
Applications are officially open for Savannah Classical Academy’s 2025-2026 Pre-Kindergarten program!
This program offers a classical education with engaging academics, outdoor play, and personalized attention in small classes. Plus, Pre-K students get priority admission to our free Kindergarten program! Space is limited, so apply today.
Learn more about the program and start your application here.
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Free SCAD Museum of Art Drawing Club for Middle & High School Students – Wednesdays at 4PM
Let your imagination run wild at this weekly drawing workshop for aspiring creatives focusing on the basic principles of art and design. Seek inspiration in the galleries, meet new friends, and begin preparing a portfolio of your work as museum educators offer tutorials to perfect your drawing skills.
This workshop for middle school and high school students is free and open to the public.
To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
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Apply now for annual Savannah Classical Academy lottery for 2025-2026 school year
The annual lottery for Savannah Classical Academy is now open to all students living in Chatham County, from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Savannah Classical Academy is a public charter school serving residents of Chatham County. There is no tuition.
Applicants may submit their lottery application for the 2025-2026 school year by visiting this link.
Families may also visit the charter school to submit an application Mon.-Thurs. from 8:30AM until 2PM
SCA’s supportive and well-structured environment leads to excellent academic results. For 2025, Savannah Classical Academy has been awarded the designation of “Best” Public Elementary and Public Middle schools and “Best” Elementary and Middle Charter Schools by US NEWS and World Report. Learn more here.
Experiential learning, successful student outcomes, and high expectations for student behavior supported by many co-curricular options, demonstrates why this free public charter school is a great investment in our community and a best choice for families.
Apply online here.
The mission of Savannah Classical Academy is to provide every child with a classical and academically rigorous education while instilling a commitment to civic virtue and moral character.
Savannah Classical Academy
705 E. Anderson St.
Savannah, Georgia 31401
(912) 395-4040
SavannahClassicalAcademy.org
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Artful Afternoon for Savannah Homeschool Families – Wednesday, 1-4pm
Calling all homeschooling families! Amplify your student’s artist journey with an enriching workshop at the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah. In this immersive experience, education and creativity collide to offer a field study for homeschooled students.
This event presents a unique opportunity for your students to acclimate into the art world as observers and creators. While they feed their creative minds among the exhibitions, they’ll meet other students and foster lasting community connections.
What to expect:
All ages are welcome. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP or send inquiries, email Hannah Thompson at hthompso@scad.edu.
This event is free and open to the public.
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Free museum admission for Savannah Residents – Second Sunday, all day
SCAD MOA in Savannah welcomes our Savannah community to enjoy free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Residents of Savannah or any of its surrounding counties (Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, and Jasper) are invited to visit free of charge.
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Learn more here.
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School closure day camp @ The Jam Urban Athletic Club for Kids, Savannah
The JAM Urban Athletic Club is simply Savannah’s best at providing fit & fun camps when you need last minute childcare – whether it’s for sudden storm-prompted school closures or e-learning days or planned school holidays like MLK Day.
The JAM Urban Athletic Club will provide a school closure day camp this Mon. Jan. 20 2025, MLK DAY 2025
Open to 4-12 YO ( 1/2 Day options for 3-5yo)
9AM – 3PM
Gymnastics, Ninjastics and Parkour activities.
Crafts & Games.
Enroll online here.
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Parent & Child Music & Movement Kindermusik Playdates, Savannah
Wind up your imagination and come to Kindermusik Savannah for A Trip to the Toy Shop – a pretend visit to the magical, musical world of toys and make believe!
Through songs, stories, and movement, we’ll be celebrating the timeless charm of classic old toys such as twirling tops, puffing trains, marching soldiers, dancing ballerinas, bouncing balls, gliding rocking horses, and jumping jack-in-the-boxes.
40 mins long / For ages 0-7 and their caregivers / All children will take home an instrument!
Join the playdate here.
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Soccer Shots Savannah Winter Soccer 2024-2025
Enrollment for the Soccer Shots Savannah 8-week Winter Season is now open for children ages 2-8!
Each season we use a different curriculum covering new skills and character words while having fun! We’re kicking off our Winter Season the week of January 13th and would love for your child to join us on Soccer Island this season!
Visit Soccershots.org/savannah to learn more about our program!
Or go straight to our enrollment page and sign up for a location near you that that best fits your schedule at savannah-macon.soccershots.com.
We have locations all throughout Savannah, Wilmington Island, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon, and Bluffton!
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Savannah Adventist Christian School in Pooler
School searching in Pooler? Visit Savannah Adventist Christian School in Pooler at an open house on Sun. Feb. 23 2025, 3-5PM
Learn more about this private Pooler school here.
SACS serves grades Preschool-8th grade, housing an Early Childhood Center, Elementary School, and Middle School.
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Turtle Creek Camp 2025 @ Advanced Academics Academy, Pooler
SouthernMamas.com first summer camp post for Summer 2025 (and it’s still 2024!): Turtle Creek Camp @ Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler!
Advanced Academics Academy offers Turtle Creek Camp for all children ages 5-12. (Campers do not need to attend the school to attend). This is a full day childcare camp 7:30AM-5:30PM Monday-Friday.
Turtle Creek Camp is designed to center around a theme with activities alternating between high and low energy and led and free-choice throughout the day. Advanced Academics Academy teachers know that kids learn best through play and in a safe environment where they feel included.
Book the summer and get a week free!
Learn more and sign up online here.
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SouthCoast Health
Social media overuse among children and teens has become a growing concern.
Dr. Blaine Crosland, a parent and pediatrician at SouthCoast Health, has closely examined the effects of social media on adolescents’ well-being.
On WTOC here, Dr. Crosland highlights the importance of setting boundaries and monitoring the impact of social media on young people’s mental health.
View it here.
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Noon Year’s Countdown Celebration @ Savannah Children’s Museum
Come to Savannah Children’s Museum on New Year’s Eve Day Tues. Dec. 31 2024 for a Kids’ Noon Year’s Countdown Celebration, weather permitting. There will be a countdown to noon with shaker crafts, bubble wrap fireworks and a dance party. Come celebrate with us!
Savannah Children’s Museum will have special open days Mon. Dec. 30 & Tues. Dec. 31, 9AM-3PM. (SCM will be closed New Year’s Day Wed. Jan. 1.)
Learn more here.
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Apply now for annual Savannah Classical Academy lottery for 2025-2026 school year
The annual lottery for Savannah Classical Academy is now open to all students living in Chatham County, from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Savannah Classical Academy is a public charter school serving residents of Chatham County. There is no tuition.
Applicants may submit their lottery application for the 2025-2026 school year by visiting this link.
Families may also visit the charter school to submit an application Mon.-Thurs. from 8:30AM until 2PM
SCA’s supportive and well-structured environment leads to excellent academic results. For 2025, Savannah Classical Academy has been awarded the designation of “Best” Public Elementary and Public Middle schools and “Best” Elementary and Middle Charter Schools by US NEWS and World Report. Learn more here.
Experiential learning, successful student outcomes, and high expectations for student behavior supported by many co-curricular options, demonstrates why this free public charter school is a great investment in our community and a best choice for families.
Apply online here.
The mission of Savannah Classical Academy is to provide every child with a classical and academically rigorous education while instilling a commitment to civic virtue and moral character.
Savannah Classical Academy
705 E. Anderson St.
Savannah, Georgia 31401
(912) 395-4040
SavannahClassicalAcademy.org
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SCCPSS Student Success Expo 2025
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System invites you to the Student Success Expo 2025 & STEM Festival @ Savannah Civic Center, 10AM-3PM Sat. Jan. 11.
Join SCCPSS in celebrating students and showcasing the district’s Choice programs!
CHOICE programs in the spotlight. Don’t miss the Teddy Bear Clinic, STEM festival and much more.
Learn more here.
There will be additional parking at Garrison K8, 649 West Jones St. Complimentary shuttle pick-up and drop-off will be provided.
Only CLEAR BAGS will be permitted in the venue.
SCCPSS will offer shredding services for the community. Shredding will be available at the Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Participants will be limited to three boxes of personal documents per individual.)
The Choice Application window opens on January 11, 2025. Apply online at choice.sccpss.com.
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School searching in Savannah?
Get to know the St. Andrew’s Advantage by attending an open house Thurs. Jan. 9 2025 @ St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island, Savannah.
Make plans to attend an informative Open House on Thurs. Jan. 9 2025 and see why St. Andrew’s was voted Savannah’s Best Private School. Faculty, students, and parents from the St. Andrew’s community will welcome you to campus for a tour and answer all of your questions.
Register online here.
St. Andrew’s, an independent college preparatory school dedicated to personalized student development, strives to develop engaged, well-rounded individuals by inspiring a passion for knowledge, a commitment to personal integrity and a deepened social consciousness within a supportive educational community.
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Fridays are Parents’ Night Out Night @ The JAM UAC, Savannah
Need a night off? The JAM Urban Athletic Club in Savannah has got you covered!
Drop off your energetic explorers, aged 4 to 12, for an evening of excitement Fri. Jan. 24 2025, from 6 PM to 10 PM .
Picture this: while you enjoy some quality childfree time, your kids will be immersed in a world of games, creative crafts, and pizza (choose between classic cheese or zesty pepperoni).
For Kids:
Games & Challenges!
Conquer our epic obstacle course!
Ninja skills & gymnastics fun! Plus: Pizza & drinks to keep the energy up!
$40/child
Limited spots available, so register now online here.
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Registration Now Open for Youth Visual and Performing Arts Classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center
A new term of arts classes at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center start back January 6th! Choose from offerings in dance, painting, clay and more for kids and teens ages 2-18.
View the full catalog below and visit savannahga.gov/artsclasses to register your child today!
Winter Arts of the Wild – for youth who are blind of have low vision (Grades 1-8)
Home School Art (Ages 6-12)
Youth Art (Ages 9-12)
Teen Clay (Ages 13-18)
Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)
Youth Tap Dance (Ages 9-13)
Parent/Child Movement (Ages 2-3)
Creative Movement (Ages 3-4)
Discovering Dance (Ages 5-6)
Exploring Ballet and Tap (Ages 7-9)
Exploring Drama and Stagecraft (Ages 11-14)
Youth Musical Theater (Ages 9-13)
All classes take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St.
Sign up online here.
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Savannah Sharks Now Booking for Children’s Birthday Parties for January & February
Have your child’s birthday party @ Savannah Sharks, which has gyms in Savannah & Richmond Hill.
Savannah Sharks offers 2 hours of rental space for birthday parties and special events with an additional 20 minutes for set-up time.
**Book additional hours upon request
2 Hour Parties Include:
Learn more & book your party here.
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FREE Winter Movie and Craft @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center
Enjoy a free screening of the movie Rise of the Guardians and craft on Friday, December 27 2024 starting at 1:00pm! This is a great activity for the whole family and kids will take home a completed craft.
Santa Claus, Jack Frost, the Sandman, the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy team up to fight a phantom who steals children’s dreams and replaces them with fear. Rating: PG
This event is free and open to the public. No pre-registration required.
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FREE Winter Movie and Tap Activity @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center
Enjoy a free screening of the movie Happy Feet Two and fun tap dance activity on Friday, January 3 2025 at 1:00pm! This is a great activity for the whole family and a way to get kids up and moving while learning a new skill.
Penguins Mumble and Gloria struggle to help their dance-phobic son Erik find his place in their community, while a new threat may put a stop to their singing and dancing forever. Rating: PG
This event is free and open to the public. No pre-registration required.
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