We know y’all love the renovated, self-activated Hull Park splash pad in Savannah’s Ardsley Park that we featured here.
But if you want a place for the kids to cool off in downtown Savannah, head to the splash pad at Plant Riverside District. It’s located along the River Walk, closer to the River Street end, near the door up to Myrtle & Rose Rooftop Bar.
This splash pad has statues & benches, views of the Savannah bridge and Savannah River & plenty of amenities nearby.
Before the kids get soaked, be sure to duck into the Power Plant hotel (Generator Hall this map.), to visit or re-visit the 135-foot long, life-size, chrome-dipped dinosaur on the ceiling. This is the only existing replica of the largest dinosaur ever discovered on the planet, a Amphicoelias fragillimus dinosaur recreation that consists of 230 bones.
Public parking near District Live. Public restrooms along the River Walk. See the map here.
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“About 27 percent of visits to the emergency are in the summer months, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,” SouthCoast Health Nurse Practitioner Karen Reed said.
Top summer emergencies include: heat stroke, dehydration, bug and snake bites, serious falls.
SouthCoast Health provides an Urgent Care clinic to the Lowcountry and Coastal Empire area of Georgia.
Find more information about summertime emergencies or SouthCoast Health’s urgent care here.
SouthCoast Health Pediatric Urgent Care Walk-In Clinics
NEW PEDIATRIC URGENT CARE HOURS
Effective June 1 – August 30, 2024, SouthCoast Health new pediatric urgent care hours are:
That means it’s time to register for their half-day summer camp, 9AM-Noon, for ages 3-5. Camp features gymnastics & ninjastics; games; crafts; music & dance.
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.
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.
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)
Cheap summer kids’ weekday movies have become a summer tradition over the years. That tradition continues for this Summer 2024 with the following cheap weekday morning kids’ movies:
$2 movies Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10AM @ both Pooler movie theaters.
$1.75 movies Mondays & Thursdays @ Cinemark in Bluffton SC.
$3 movies Mondays & Wednesdays @ AMC Classics Savannah 11.
Here are the 2024 Savannah-area summer kids’ movies schedules:
$1.75 movies 9:30AM Wednesdays @ Cinemark in Bluffton SC.
Located in: Berkeley Place106 Buckwalter Pkwy, Bluffton, SC 29910
$1 OFF deals on kids’ snack packs and any size popcorn & drink combos during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes.
This summer’s movie line up is:
June 12: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
June 19: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
June 26: Shrek
July 3: PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
July 10: The Lego Movie
July 17: Trolls Band Together
July 24: How to Train Your Dragon
July 31: Migration
August 7: Hotel Transylvania
August 14: Paddington 2
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Savannah
Summer Kids’ Movie Series Schedule @ AMC CLASSIC Savannah 11.
Every Monday & Wednesday June 24-Aug. 14. Tickets are $3 plus tax. Showtimes to be announced.
Minions: The Rise of Gru: 6/24 & 6/26
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax: 7/1 & 7/3
Sing: 7/8 & 7/10
Sing 2: 7/15 & 7/17
The Secret Life of Pets: 7/22 & 7/24
Migration: 7/29 & 7/31
Despicable Me 2: 8/5 & 8/7
Despicable Me 3: 8/12 & 8/14
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Have you seen any other local theaters offering Summer Movies for Kids at a discount? Let us know by emailing us at anne@southernmamas.com and we will get them added to the list!
These “play dates” are unstructured playtime with age-appropriate toys, swings, slides, a bouncy house, and more. It is a great way to get your child out of the house and around other children in a safe, clean and fun environment.
Questions? Text 912-308-3818
An adult is required to be present to supervise your child at all times as supervision is not provided.
Level Up Your Next Family Vacation: SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ Opens at Universal Epic Universe in 2025!
Immerse yourself in the interactive wonders of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, where the excitement of Mario Kart™ and the thrill of Donkey Kong Country™ await you.
Journey to Universal Epic Universe, where unforgettable experiences come to life in 2025.
Book now and unlock a world of fun and excitement for the whole family. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this epic journey with Two Sisters Travel!
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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 exhibits including an exploration maze, a reading nook, a sensory garden, and a nature kitchen.
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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!
Get ready for an explosion of excitement at Universal Studios Orlando – where dreams come to life and adventures never end!
Prepare to be transported to new worlds with the upcoming addition of DreamWorks Land – where your favorite animated characters step off the screen and into reality!
From the magical lands of Shrek and the daring escapades of Kung Fu Panda to the hilarious antics of Trolls – get ready to immerse yourself in a world of endless fun and wonder!
But that’s not all! Brace yourselves for the ultimate nostalgia trip with the highly anticipated arrival of Super Nintendo World – opening in 2025 at Universal Studios Orlando!
Race through Mushroom Kingdom, battle Bowser in epic showdowns, and embark on thrilling adventures with Mario, Luigi, and all your favorite Nintendo characters!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic – start planning your epic getaway to Universal Studios Orlando today by contacting Contact Two Sisters Travel at www.twosisterstravelco.com/connect and experience the adventure of a lifetime!
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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.
The JAM UAC is open but the special grand opening is this month!
Come to the Grand Opening of The Jam UAC (Urban Athletic Club) for kids, Sat. July 13, 10AM-4PM in Savannah. Obstacle Course. Ninjastics, Face-painting. Food Trucks. Giveaways. 1st 20 kids who register receive a free meal. Details here.
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)
Watch as the talented Kip Bradley and Jennifer Nolan demonstrate their creative processes, offering inspiration to budding artists of all ages.
The museum’s interactive stations will provide endless entertainment and learning opportunities. Dive into a variety of hands-on projects such as creating intricate shell mosaics, experimenting with ceramics and adding your artistic flair to sidewalk art.
Kids and adults alike will love the face painting and the chance to explore the ocean table, a sensory experience that brings the wonders of the sea to life.
Free Waves of Wonder Family Day will be 10AM-1PM Sat. June 29 @ Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum in Savannah.
Energy Unplugged is a summer camp for 8th – 12th grade students June 24-28th on the Georgia Tech Savannah campus.
In Energy Unplugged, participants will learn about the future of energy with hands-on projects, interactive demos, and learn how STEM can be the engine to a career in the energy field.
Participants will learn how solar panels and batteries can work together to provide energy even when the sun is not shining, obtain insights into electric vehicles and talk to researchers who are making electricity cleaner.
The program will include segments on how electricity is generated, where it goes, what it costs, its environmental impact, and how it can be brought to more of the world’s 2.5B people with little to none of it.
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STEAM Camp (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) for ages 5-10 in Savannah
Here’s a Savannah summer camp option that combines fun & learning: Camp S.T.E.A.M. It Up.
This STEAM academic enrichment camp offers science, technology, engineering, arts and math adventures; creativity, social and team-building skills and cultural awareness.
For ages 5-10. Camp is 9AM-2PM. Cost: $160 a week.
Learn more by contacting Beverly McGary at 912.996.5359 or via email mcgaryb5@gmail.com
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You’re invited to Richmond Hill Farmer’s Market Father’s Day Weekend Car Show 2024 @ JF Gregory Park, all in support of The Way Station Food Pantry. This event will be 3-6PM Sat. June 15 2024 (the day before Father’s Day).
Featuring:
*30+ Market Vendors** to shop with Live Music by John Plunkett Free Axe Throwing Eats from Down South Cheesesteaks and DonutNv
A special thanks to Bob Hovansian for organizing the car show and making this event possible!
Bring your family, enjoy the festivities, and help us raise money for a great cause. The Way Station Food Pantry is asking for kid-friendly breakfast and lunch items, juice, and toiletries.
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Father’s Day is Sun. June 16. Below is a guest post from SouthCoast Health on Fatherhood & Family Health
If you are the father figure in your family, you have a significant role in promoting wellness within your family circle. Find some ways you can contribute here.
Another great way men can take care of others is by taking care of their own health, too. From childhood vaccinations to check-ups and sick visits for every family member, turn to SouthCoast Health’s team for all of your health care needs.
