Registration for Fall visual and performing arts classes is NOW OPEN at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Let your child explore their creative side or dance to the beat in visual and performing arts classes designed specifically for ages 2 – 18. Visual arts classes run for 6 weeks and performing arts classes run for 10 weeks starting August 19. Register today! 

Teen Classes: 

Teen Jewelry and Metalsmithing (Ages 13-18)

Teen Clay (Ages 13-18)

Youth Classes: 

Home School Art (Ages 6-12)

Youth Drawing and Painting (Ages 9-12)

Discovering Art (Ages 6-8)

Adventures in Art (Ages 9-12)

Intermediate Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)

Beginning Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)

Home School Clay (Ages 6-12)

Exploring Drama and Stage Craft (Ages 11-14)

Parent/Child Movement (Ages 2-3)

Discovering Dance (Ages 3-5)

Youth Musical Theater (Ages 9-13)

Registration takes place on CommunityPass. You must create a CommunityPass account and add all family members you wish to register for classes to the account. City of Savannah residents will have priority registration until July 29. Non-residents should add their child to the waitlist and will be registered according to availability.

Visit savannahga.gov/artsclasses to learn more and register.

All classes take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center at 201 Montgomery St.

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A-SWING Junior Golf Academy Fall Lessons for Children Ages 8 Through High School

It is not too late….

Registration is open for A-SWING Junior Golf Academy Fall semester classes in Savannah.

All instructional classes will be held at the Savannah Indoor Golf Club, which is in the shopping center located at the corner of Eisenhower Drive and Waters Ave just a couple doors down from Planet Fitness. 

Classes offered for kids 8 years – high school.

How to sign up? Do the following steps:

Visit www.MyJuniorGolfer.com

Review the classes and times available

Register and begin practicing for the Fall season

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PGA Jr League for kids ages 8-13 in Savannah

With the success of the Summer PGA Junior League, Savannah Indoor Golf Club also will host a PGA Junior League this Fall.

The league is 2-person scramble matches and will be hosted indoors. Kids ages 8 years – 13 years old are eligible to participate.

If interested in additional information, visit Fall 2024 Indoor Junior League | PGA Jr. League (pgajrleague.com)

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Free admission to local residents on Sat. Aug. 10 2024; explore Telfair Children’s Art Museum

Enjoy a Back-to-School Free Family Day with activities based on our current exhibitions at the Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah: A Measure of Time: Anila Quayyum Agha, Lingua Flora, and Of One Mind.

Enjoy demonstrations by local artists, including Nancey B. Price, who incorporates floral imagery into her collage works, designer Ryan Cox of the Flower Factory, and #art912 exhibiting artist Alexis Javier.

Families are also invited to create light and pattern art inspired by the work of Anila Agha and explore the Telfair’s Children’s Art Museum.

Free for all local residents thanks to investment by the City of Savannah, the Georgia Council for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Sat. Aug. 10, 10AM-5PM Free Admission to Local Residents; 1-4PM Family activities in the Jepson Center

*Free to residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Bulloch, Beaufort and Jasper Counties.

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We know summer vacations and activities can be hectic, but regular attendance at swim lessons is important for your child’s progress and confidence in the water.

British Swim School of Savannah’s flexible scheduling and dedicated instructors are here to help you keep your child on track, even with life’s disruptions.

Check out the lesson schedule and enroll today online here

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Aspire Savannah private school offers lower, upper elementary & middle school

Aspire Savannah’s founder reflects here in “Alternative to What?” on how things that were thought of as alternatives in education are already firmly in the mainstream

Aspire Savannah is an independent, private learner-led environment in Savannah’s Isle of Hope neighborhood. 

At Aspire Savannah, the focus is on cultivating a love of learning and becoming an expert learner by being actively involved in the learning process.

The school will serve ages 5.5-13 for the 2024-25 school year. 

Learn more about the school here. 

Inquire here. 

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Set sail with Disney Cruise Line and Two Sisters Travel

Book select Disney cruises by August 9, 2024, and pay just half your deposit on booking day! Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer to cruise the Caribbean, Bahamas, Australia, and beyond aboard the Disney Wonder, Dream, Magic, or Wish. This promotion is available for bookings that do not require final payment at time of booking. Remaining balance will be due at time of final payment.

Why is the Disney Cruise Line perfect for families with littles?

Disney Cruise Line is designed with families in mind, offering incredible amenities to keep everyone entertained. For toddlers, there are dedicated children’s clubs staffed by trained professionals, providing age-appropriate activities while parents enjoy some adult time onboard. And let’s not forget about the amazing pools, waterslides, splash zones, and water play areas—perfect for kids of all ages to splash and play to their hearts’ content!

Don’t let the stress of planning your family vacation overwhelm you. Two Sisters Travel can help find the perfect cruise itinerary to fit your style, preferences & budget. They’ll make the entire travel experience easy and stress-free from start to finish. Bon voyage!

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Try a free Kindermusik class with your 0-7 year old.

Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano offers classes on weekdays and weekends in Bloomingdale; first class is FREE!

Text 912-432-5885 for more info. 

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.  

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Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, Arcade Games @ Pooler Fun Zone

Below is a guest post from Pooler Fun Zone

It’s time to plan your next summer trip to Fun Zone! We’ve got a variety of activities that are sure
to keep the whole family entertained, and delicious summer treats to try!

With 8 acres of Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, and Arcade games, we can guarantee a jam-packed day of adventure.

Through July, be sure to catch weekday specials to get more fun for less.

Cruise around one of our four Go-Kart tracks! Zip around the Figure 8 Track, Road Course
Track, and Hi-Bank Track. Younger drivers are welcome on our Kiddy Kart Track.

If you’re looking to enjoy more rides for less, take a look at Value Band and All-Day Band options.

For more fresh air, check out our two Miniature Golf courses with a game (or two!) of Mini-Golf!

The adventure-styled courses are complete with footbridges and waterfalls and perfect for all
skill levels. Whether you want to play a relaxing game, competitive game, or challenging game
with our challenge spin wheels, you are sure to have a blast with friends and family.

Indoors, you’ll find our Arcade and Redemption Center complete with both traditional games
and modern favorites. We recently added lots of new games including Marvel Adventure Lab,
Monopoly Roll ‘N Go, Spider-Man Coin Pusher, and Showtime Claws! Earn E-tickets as you
play, and redeem them before you go in our fully-stocked Redemption Center for awesome
prizes.

At Fun Zone, you can also find treasured summer treats like ICEEs and Dippin’ Dots to fuel fun
in the sun. Looking for something a bit more unique? We’ve got you covered with Fun Zone
favorites like red velvet funnel cake, deep-fried Oreos, and S’Mores. Don’t forget concession
classics like savory hot dogs, fresh pizza, hot nachos, and crispy chicken nuggets.

Summer Savings

Don’t forget to look for summer savings as you plan your trip! On Mondays and Tuesdays, take
advantage of our Early Bird Special. Buy a regularly priced Value Band by 6pm, and get a FREE
$5 Game Card.

On Wednesdays and Thursdays, get Big Bonus Bucks. You’ll get $2 in credit for
every $1 spent in the Arcade.

These offers are valid May through July!

Keep the whole family entertained this summer at Fun Zone! You can find us at 1040 US HWY
80 East in Pooler, GA. We can’t wait to see you!

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Savannah Children’s Theatre 2024-25 Season

Save the date for Savannah Children’s Theatre’s 21st season!

See the 2024-25 schedule below.

SCT will add more dates for class shows, SCT Pooler & SCT Encore, but these are the *tentative performance dates* for all community theatre productions this season!

Frederick: Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1 2024. School performance dates TBD.

Disney’s Beauty & the Beast: Oct. 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27. Nov. 1-3 2024.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical: Dec. 6-8, Dec. 13-15, Dec. 20-22 2024.

The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe: Jan. 24-26, Jan. 31. Feb. 1-2, 7-9. 2025.

Shrek The Musical: May 16-18, May 23-25, May 30-31. June 1 2025

*Dates subject to change.

Learn more here.

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Open House @ Advanced Academics Academy, Pooler

School searching in the Savannah-Pooler area?

Check out the parent review above about Advanced Academics Academy, a private micro school in Pooler which offers preschool, kindergarten, elementary & middle school

Learn more about Advanced Academics Academy @ an open house, Thurs. Aug. 1 2024, 3-6PM.

605 US-80 W, Pooler, GA 31322

912-248-2017

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Things to do with kids in Savannah this month.

Find it all in this week’s free SouthernMamas.com E-letter.

Read it here.

Subscribe for free here.

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Let’s celebrate the one year anniversary of the Telfair Children’s Art Museum (CAM) located at the Jepson Center in Savannah!

So many ways to celebrate. Below are just a few.

Find the complete list here.

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Month-Long Activities

Count the Cammys Contest

Each week, the person who guesses closes to the actual number of Cammys wins a complementary Family membership and gift certificate to the museum store.

Cammy Coloring Sheet

Visit the Drop-in Studio every weekend from 10am-2pm for a fun coloring activity.

Artful Tales Friday Storytimes @ the Telfair Children’s Art Museum, Jepson Center, Savannah

Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during the new Artful Tales Story Time every Friday at 10:30AM in the Telfair Children’s Art Museum located at the Jepson Center.

This enchanting program is perfect for young art lovers and curious minds, combining the joy of storytelling with the wonder of art. Each week, Telfair Museums’ skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting.

This event is free for Telfair members and included with general museum admission.

Become a Telfair member here.

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Telfair Museums monthly Art Start program for caregivers & children, Savannah

Introduce your little ones to art @ Telfair Museums’ monthly Art Start program @ the Jepson Center in Savannah.

$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12

Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.

Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.

Register online here.

Thurs. Aug. 15 2024 10:30-11:30AM. Register online here.

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Donations help Telfair Museums’ family programs endure

Your support toward the Telfair Children’s Art Museum (CAM) will help the museum continue providing meaningful programming, encouraging a lifelong love for art and culture, and keeping the space dynamic (new upgrades coming early 2025).

Donations of any size will be celebrated with a Cammy namecard, displayed at the Jepson Center. Donate over $25 to receive a coupon redeemable at Nothing Bundt Cakes!

Donate here.

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Disney Classics Summer Series, Savannah

Only two more Disney Classics left in the annual Disney Summer Classics film series @ Lucas Theatre for the Arts in Savannah.

This annual summer tradition film series provides a chance for you & your kids to experience Disney classics on the big screen.

Tickets are free for kids 12 & younger. The next movie is @ 3PM Sun. Aug. 4 is Hercules.

Hercules, Sun. Aug. 4, 3PM

Beauty & the Beast, Sun. Aug. 11, 3PM

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Summer Horse-Back RIding Camp @ Red Gate Farms, Savannah

A few spots available for the last week (August 5th) of horse camp @ Red Gate Farms – Equestrian Center in Savannah. Sign up!

Summer Camp is a week-long camp where kids learn how to ride and care for a horse, participate in fun outdoor games and activities, and make tons of new friends.

A Show and Pizza Pool Party every Friday. The kids love showing off their new skills and then cooling off in Red Gate Farm’s saltwater pool.

For ages 6-12.

To sign up, call 912.239.7855 or visit redgatefarms.com.

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Red Gate Farms is centrally located off Chatham Parkway & Veterans Parkway:

10 min from historic Downtown Savannah

20 min from Pooler

25 min from Skidaway Island

40 min from Tybee Island 

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Enrollment open for Tormenta FC Fall Recreation Soccer Season 2024 for ages 3-14

Registration is open for Fall Recreation Soccer for ages 3-14 with Tormenta FC.

Register by July 31 2024 to get an Early Bird Discount.

Register online here.

Team locations: Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex in Savannah, South bridge, The Landings, L. Scott Stell Park, Abolt O’Brien Field.

Questions? Please contact Mike Dixon with any questions regarding team placements and for all information regarding the Recreation program at mdixon@tormentafc.com or 717-916-4388.

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50 percent discount for children 10 & younger

On Sat. Aug. 24 at 8PM, bring the whole family out to Randy Wood Guitars in Bloomingdale to hear a show of live bluegrass music!

“Headin’ Home”, the award winning family band that owns 88 Keys Piano and runs Kindermusik classes, will be performing at this world class venue.

There is a 50% discount for children 10 and under.

Call to reserve your tickets- only 110 seats available!

To reserve tickets, call Randy Wood Guitars at 912-748-1930. 

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Open House @ Advanced Academics Academy, Pooler

School searching in the Savannah-Pooler area?

Check out Advanced Academics Academy, a private micro school in Pooler which offers preschool, kindergarten, elementary & middle school

Learn more about Advanced Academics Academy @ an open house, Thurs. Aug. 1 2024, 3-6PM.

605 US-80 W, Pooler, GA 31322

912-248-2017

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The new PedsNow Pooler Urgent Care Clinic has expanded their hours to better serve you.

PedsNow Pooler is now open from 10AM-8PM 7 days a week.

Walk In today.

Learn more here.

PedsNow in Pooler is a one-stop urgent care for kids with a pediatrician on site.

Pooler: PedsNow Pediatric Urgent Care, 2321 Pooler Parkway, Suite 102, Pooler, GA 31322. Hours: Mon-Sun 10AM-8PM.

912-561-6682

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Soccer Shots Savannah Fall Soccer 2024 for ages 2-8

Enrollment for the Soccer Shots 8-week Fall 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 Fall Season the week of August 19th 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!

Learn more here.

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Sharkie School preschool for Fall 2024 @ Savannah Sharks in Savannah & Richmond Hll

Registration is open for Sharkie School preschool/childcare @ Savannah Sharks gyms in Savannah & Richmond Hill.

Sharkie School starts the week of Tues. Aug. 6 2024.

2 & 3 day options @ Savannah location. Learn more here.

2, 3 & 5 day options @ Richmond Hill location. Learn more here.

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Savannah Sharks Cheerleading

Office number: 912.308-3818- Text anytime

2 Locations: Savannah & Richmond Hill

• Savannah, GA 31404  1686 East President Street
• Richmond Hill, GA 31324 220 Thunderbird Drive

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Gymnastics/Tumbling Camp @ Summit Gymnastics, Savannah

Theme for July 29-Aug.2 @ Summit Gymnastics Summer Camp is Safari Week.

Still time to sign up. For ages 4 & older.

Register online NOW through Summit Gymnastics Parent Portal here or email fonda.summitgymnastics@yahoo.com or call (912) 921-1034

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)

Learn more here.

Summit Gymnastics
74 W. Montgomery Crossroads
Savannah, Ga. 31406
(912)-921-1034

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New classrooms opening August 2024 @ JEA Preschool Savannah

Looking for a quality early childhood center?

Looking for a loving and safe environment for your child ?

Looking to be a part of a community?

Learn more about JEA Preschool Savannah with a tour of the classrooms and JEA facility and hear all about the philosophy, curriculum and schedule. 

Schedule a tour here.

Learn more about JEA Preschool Savannah here.

Questions? Email Jodi Sadler   jodi@savj.org or Heather Lieberfarb  asstdirector@savj.org

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Two Sisters Travel: Deals on Universal vacation packages

Discover endless thrills across three amazing theme parks and save big with our exclusive offer!

Enjoy a 5-Night Stay in Select Hotels & 3-Park 5-Day Park-to-Park Vacation Package Promo Ticket for the entire family! 

This incredible promotion can save you up to $1300! 

Plus, enjoy Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal Volcano Bay, giving your family more time to explore and create unforgettable memories.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to make your family vacation truly magical! Book now and experience the excitement of Universal Orlando Resort together. Whether you’re planning your first Universal Orlando trip or a seasoned enthusiast, Two Sisters Travel will provide expert guidance & meticulous planning to transform your family vacation dreams into a reality.

Request a complimentary quote online here or call 803-687-8991 to start planning your stress-free family vacation.

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SouthCoast Health experts on signs that indicate the presence of a dangerous insect sting allergy

More people to encounter stinging insects such as bees, wasps, yellow jackets, hornets, and fire ants during warm weather months.

For people who have an allergy to insect venom, stings can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

SouthCoast Health Allergist Dr. Wasil Khan shares signs that indicate the presence of a dangerous insect sting allergy & sting avoidance measures here.

If you suspect you may have a dangerous sting allergy, contact SouthCoast Allergy / Immunology for an appointment to see Dr. Wasil Khan.

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