SouthernMamas.com Weekly E-letter, April 23
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Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, Arcade @ Fun Zone, Pooler
Make this your go-to summer spot: Pooler Fun Zone.
Enjoy family fun at Fun Zone! Now open 7 days a week with something for all ages, affordable pricing, and ongoing specials to keep the good times rolling.
Bring the crew for Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, and Arcade! Make it a summer to remember!
Details here
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Science Birthday Parties, Savannah
Celebrate your child’s special day the scientific way with Public Health 4 Kidz!
Each party begins with a 1-hour guided lab experience, where kids put on lab coats and goggles and dive into exciting, hands-on experiments led by our team. From bubbling reactions to creative science challenges, every moment is engaging and unforgettable.
After the lab, families enjoy 30 minutes of celebration time for cake, gifts, and social fun in a reserved party space.
Details here.
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Georgia Tech Savannah STEM/STEAM Summer Camps 2026, Pooler
Join us at Georgia Tech Savannah for CEAR Hub summer camps in addition to many more offered by CEISMC (Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing) Savannah!
These are specifically designed by CEAR Hub, a group focused on applied research, based at the Georgia Tech-Savannah campus. To learn more about CEAR Hub, visit https://www.cearhub.org/.
Scholarships are available, and more information is provided on the CEISMC website.
To find these programs, visit https://savannah.ceismc.gatech.edu/summer-campus-programs.
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Summer Teen evenings include art & dinner at the SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah
June 11, June 25, July 9, and July 23 at 4 p.m.
Looking for ways to encourage your middle and high school students to get creative, meet new friends, and explore art in a fun and welcoming environment?
Summer Teen Nights at SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah are back, inviting hands-on learning with SCAD artists, curators, and educators. Every workshop is three-pronged, offering time to explore the galleries or special collections, create art in a guided project, and enjoy dinner as a community.
Introducing a different medium each week, every session offers a new skill to nurture.
Admission is $10 per student and includes all materials and dinner.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
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Savannah Summer Arts camp for youth who are blind or have low vision
June 8-12 – 9:30am – 2:30pm | Rising 1st – 11th Graders | $25/$20 Savannah resident
This week-long arts camp invites youth who are blind or have low vision to go on a food-themed art quest through movement, storytelling, ceramics, and tactile art activities specially designed for them. Campers will work in ceramics to explore food-inspired textures and shapes, make functional pieces like mugs and plates, and create tactile art pieces. Students will be grouped by grade range to ensure age-appropriate activities.
All materials provided. Campers should bring a lunch and a snack. Drop off begins at 9:00am, pick up ends at 3:00pm. Financial assistance is available.
Email scac@savannahga.gov to register your child or call 912-651-6783. Register by April 24, 2026
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Kindermusik classes for children ages 0-7 and their caregivers in Bloomingdale
Join us with your 0-7 year old for Kindermusik classes, where your child will experience the joy of music through singing, moving, playing instruments, books, music and more!
First class is free and babies under 8 weeks are completely free!
Text “free class” to 912-432-5885 to set up an introductory session!
Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com for more info.
Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.
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Book Alsies of Coastal Georgia Ice Cream Truck
Whether it’s a graduation, birthday, or any special event, celebrate the Alsies way and make it unforgettable for everyone! Let’s create memories that last a lifetime.
Perfect for any celebration! Alsies of Coastal Georgia Ice Cream Truck.
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Two Savannah parades featuring Clydesdales June 4 & June 6
The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are returning to Savannah for a multi-day series of appearances and celebrations June 4-6 2026 in honor of Budweiser’s 150th anniversary.
Catch the eight-horse hitch and their famous red beer wagon at the following events:
Thursday, June 4
4PM: Hitching demonstration at Daffin Park.
5PM: Clydesdale Parade through Daffin Park, leading into the Savannah Bananas baseball game at Grayson Stadium.
Saturday, June 6
10AM: Hitching demonstration at Morrell Park (located at River St. and E. Broad Ramp).
11AM: Waterfront Parade. The horses will travel down River Street.
12:30PM: Parade concludes at Plant Riverside District.
1PM: Public unhitching and photo opportunities at Plant Riverside District across from Montgomery Street stairs
2PM Clydesdales depart
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Skill Sets for Real Life Summer Day Camp 2026 @ Advanced Academics Academy, Pooler
Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler will offer a life skill sets summer camp for ages 5-12.
This full day camp is 7:30AM-5:30PM.
Learn more here.
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Summer Day Camps at Rise Gymnastics, Savannah
Rise Gymnastics Academy in Savannah is offering themed weekly summer camps for children ages 4 to 12 from late May through July 2026.
These high-energy camps include gymnastics instruction, obstacle courses, games, and crafts.
Camps run weekly with the following themes:
Weekly Rate: $285 per week.Daily Drop-in: $60 per day.Daily Schedule: Options include Half Day (9AM-Noon) and Full Day (9AM-2PM)
Register through the Rise Gymnastics Academy Parent Portal.
Questions? Contact Rise Gymnastics 912-354-4343 or email frontdesk@risegymnasticsacademy.com
Fairy & Gnome Festival 2026 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 9th, 10AM-2PM for the magical Fairy & Gnome Festival at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah.
This family-themed festival is all about the “wee folks” getting up close with the natural world and encouraging imaginative outdoor play.
Dress in costume and flaunt your wings in our fashion show; mine for gems; frolic in the enchanted forest and help construct a fairy village.
This festival is normal admission with some fee activities.
Proceeds benefit the magical kingdom of Oatland Island Wildlife Center.
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Got a student who needs community service volunteer hours? SIgn them up to volunteer at Fairy & Gnome Festival here.
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St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island in Savannah is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $5,000 girls flag football grant from The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation.
In partnership with the Atlanta Falcons,the foundation provides funding to help schools launch new girls flag football programs or strengthen existing ones.
Since 2022, St. Andrew’s has fielded a girls flag football team, and the program continues to grow in both skill and participation. The grant funds will be used to purchase new equipment to enhance training, support player development, and further elevate the team’s performance.
The team is led by St. Andrew’s faculty members David Nash and Kristin Peney, who have developed a
five-year plan focused on building the program into one of the most competitive in the region.
“This group of girls playing flag football is incredible,” said Coach Nash. “Their empathy, positive
attitude, and leadership have transformed the team from one of the youngest and most inexperienced in the league into a highly competitive program.”
Girls flag football is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States and will be included in the 2028 Summer Olympics.
“We are proud to support opportunities that empower our students to grow as athletes and leaders,” said Dr. Kelley Waldron, Head of School. “This grant strengthens our athletics program and reinforces our commitment to providing meaningful, confidence-building experiences for our students.”
St. Andrew’s is an International Baccalaureate World School inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12 in Savannah, Georgia.
For more information, visit https://saslions.com
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JEA Swim School Swim Lessons, Savannah
Whether you’re looking for personalized one-on-one instruction or a small group setting, our experienced instructors are here to help every swimmer build confidence, improve technique, and reach their goals in the water.
From beginners learning to float to advanced swimmers refining their strokes, our program provides a supportive and structured environment for growth at every level.
Upcoming Sessions:
Monday, April 20 – May 29
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New home for young Savannah scientists at Public Health 4 Kidz
Get ready, Savannah!
The Public Health 4 Kidz Science Center is opening THIS SUMMER — and it’s going to be BIGGER, BOLDER, and FULL of hands-on fun!
At PH4KZ in Savannah, kids don’t just learn science…
They BECOME scientists!
What’s inside:
*Guided Labs – hands-on experiments that make health come alive
*Birthday Parties – celebrate like a real scientist
*Super Dissection Labs – unforgettable, real-life learning experiences
*Memberships – exclusive events, perks, and a science community just for YOU
*HOMESCHOOL CO-OP
Explore. Discover. Experiment.
This is more than a science center…
It’s a community for future public health leaders!
Opening this Summer
www.publichealth4kidzproduction.com
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Kindermusik caregiver & child music & movement classes in Bloomingdale
Join Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano with your newborns to 7 year olds!
Come experience the magic of learning through music and motion.
First class is FREE! Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com or text “FREE CLASS” to 912-432-5885.
Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.
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Nature programs at Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Get your kids off their screens and excited about nature.
Daily programs at Tybee Island Marine Science Center can help.
The Tybee Island Marine Science Center offers a dynamic marine science and nature-based experience for island visitors, school groups, and scout troops all year round.
Come learn about Georgia’s marine life and coastal ecology.
Check out the center’s coastal galleries full of live animal exhibits, interactive stations and life-size animal replicas, plus a fossil room, pirate ship playground, and more!
Tybee Island Marine Science Center is closed on Tuesdays for tank maintenance, but these public Walks, Talks, and Treks and group programs are available every day.
Learn about these scheduled programs here.
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Savannah SCAD Spring Festivals 2026
SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival 2026, Forsyth Park
Saturday, April 25 2026, 10AM-4PM.
Free & open to the public
Stroll through the sidewalk chalk gallery en plein air in Savannah’s Forsyth Park.
SCAD students, alumni, local high school students create concrete canvas at the 44th annual SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival, transforming Savannah’s historic Forsyth Park into a chromatic landscape of chalk compositions for the chance to win coveted prizes.
Learn more here.
FREE SCAD Sand Arts Festival 2026, 10AM-5PM Fri. May 1 2026 @ Tybee Island Pier
At the SCAD Sand Arts Festival 2026 on Tybee Island, SCAD students & alumni compete to create sand sculptures. The sculptures are made in the sand on the beach by Tybee Island’s South Beach Pier and Pavillion off Tybrisa St.
Free & open to the public.
Friday, May 1st | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
South Beach Pier and Pavilion
Visiting artist Chris Nitsche will share a dynamic, large-scale installation rooted in immersion and the exploration of materiality, environment, and collaborative making.
Learn more here.
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Children’s Yard Sale at Advanced Academics Academy, Pooler
Find deals on children’s items at the Kid’s Market, 9AM-Noon Sat. May 9th 2026 at Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler.
Learn more here.
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Festival season is here.
Make your event even sweeter with Alsies gourmet ice cream!
Treat your guests to a delicious experience they’ll never forget.
Perfect for any celebration! Alsies of Coastal Georgia Ice Cream Truck.
(Please note: Alsies of Coastal Georgia Ice Cream Truck will be at Bug Fest 2026 at Savannah Children’s Museum, Saturday, April 18th, 10AM-1PM.)
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Alsies Ice Cream Truck Party, Savannah
Spring is here, and it’s time to elevate your gatherings!
With Alsies, you can make your parties unforgettable and sweeten every moment.
Get ahead of the game this season and create memories that will last a lifetime!
Now booking in the Savannah-RIchmond Hill-Pooler/Bloomingdale area: www.alsies.com/coastalga
Call / text 912-349-9733 to reserve.
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Youth Painting & Drawing (Ages 9-12 yrs)
Mondays, 4:30pm-6pm | April 13 – May 18
This afternoon class is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing and painting skills, build portfolios, and develop good art-making habits. Every day is a new creative exploration for seasoned preteen artists and newcomers. As naturally creative individuals, students will be given a voice in their growth while learning traditional drawing and painting skills. Lessons and projects will work onsite and at outdoor locations near the museum. Location details will be emailed to registrants a week before the first class.
All materials are provided.
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Youth Painting & Drawing (Ages 12-16 yrs)
Wednesdays, 4:30pm-6pm | April 15- May 20
This afternoon class is designed to help middle school and high school students improve their drawing and painting skills, build portfolios, and develop good art-making habits. Every day is a new creative exploration for seasoned preteen artists and newcomers. As naturally creative individuals, students will be given a voice in their growth while learning traditional drawing and painting skills. Lessons and projects will work onsite and at outdoor locations near the museum. Location details will be emailed to registrants a week before the first class.
All materials are provided.
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Digital Photography Class
Fridays, 4:30pm-6pm | April 17 – May 22
Join us at the Jepson Center to develop your young person’s photography skills. 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 as we explore our environment in Telfair Square and other nearby locations. Location details will be emailed to registrants a week before the first class. We will use DSLR digital cameras and learn about exposure and a few historical methods involving film. Photography is fun and accessible to everyone.
All materials are provided.
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Use Discount Code Mama26 to receive 10% off your next Fun Zone BD Party
Picture hosting your next party at Fun Zone in Pooler where guests of all ages are sure to love Fun Zone’s Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, and Arcade games.
Choose from three different party packages here.
Each party package includes a 90-minute party room rental and has the option to add extra guests.
The best place for children’s parties in Pooler is at Fun Zone!
Learn more here.
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