Gymnastics is an entertaining and exciting way for kids to stay active and fit.
Join 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.
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler is excited to announce 2024 Summer Camp!
All Campers must be registered in order to attend camp. A $25 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is REQUIRED to register your camper(s) for each week.
Camp Times are 9AM to 4PM Monday – Friday
Ages are 6 to 12
Price is $225.00 a week (including the $25 non-refundable deposit)
Includes water, snacks, lunches and all activities.
THEME: The 2024 Summer Camp theme is “Masters in the Sky │ Honoring 1944 and the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.”
There are no weekly themes this year. Camps will be tailored to the interests of the campers attending that week. ALL WEEKS WILL BE DIFFERENT and include camper’s favorite activities from our previous themes of Historic Heroes, May the 8th Air Force Be With You, & FTX Camp.
The dates are listed below.
June 3-7
June 10-14
June 17-21
June 22-28
July 8-12
July 22-26
July 29- August 2
Campers will learn about the Medal of Honor, the Mighty 8th and World War II while engaging in energetic and engaging activities such as obstacle courses, group exercises, and just being outdoors. Campers will partake in outdoor battle reenactments while learning about the real heroes that fought in them such as Audie Murphy and John Basilone. Your camper will see a piece of history; our WWII B-17 when we tour the museum. Mud, water guns, and more in our high-energy camps!
A self-activating button is just one of the improvements at Hull Park’s renovated splash pad @ 55th and Atlantic streets in Savannah.
The Hull Park splash pad renovation is part of the City of Savannah’s Recreation ReiMagined initiative geared towards raising the quality of recreational facilities while providing increased access to residents.
Before the renovation, the splash pad water was only on during certain set times and without any of the colorful aquatic devices. Now users can self-activate the water from 8AM-8PM Monday-Friday and 9AM-9PM Saturday & Sunday from April to October
Hull Park also includes a playground, athletic field, and picnic area.
Tybee Ballet Theatre’s BEGINNER’S SERIES will featuring a stellar staff of professional dancers who are so eager to share their craft with you on an accessible and inclusive level.
Just show up and show out, y’all! Try something new this summer and step out of that box. Shatter those glass ceilings telling you you are too old, too late, too whatever! Being bad at something is SO GOOD FOR YOU…why not do it next to some of the most supportive people on this island?!?
The studio is calling. Time to answer. See ya on the dance floor!
Youth who are blind or have low vision are invited to Savannah Cultural Arts Center for a 5-day camp specially designed for their needs! With activities in both visual and performing arts, participants will experience art in a new and creative way each day.
Camp takes place June 3-7 2024, 9:30-2:30PM. $25 city residents/$35 non-residents – financial assistance is available for qualifying families.
All materials supplied, campers should bring their lunch and a snack.
Camper may bring a friend or family member of any ability also in rising grades 1-11 (registration and fee apply).
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)
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 carefully-designed exhibits including an exploration maze, a reading nook, a sensory garden, and a nature kitchen.
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Preparing for summer swimming means more than just enjoying the sun—it’s about staying safe too!
Assign a designated water watcher, enroll in swim lessons for you or your child, and don’t forget the sunscreen.
Starting swim lessons early not only enhances your swimming skills but prepares you or your child with life-saving water skills.
Dive in and enroll now at British Swim School of Savannah. Equip your child with essential survival skills for a lifetime of confidence and enjoyment in the water. Classes are filling fast, so don’t miss out – secure your child’s place today!”
912-303-7853
Visit British Swim School of Savannah website here.
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SouthCoast Health experts share here four tips to help your graduate navigate the unavoidable stress that commences with commencement — and keep it from impacting your health.
“It’s understandably tempting to let busy schedules and demands get in the way of healthy sleep and eating, especially when you know the season of stressors may be temporary,” said SouthCoast Nurse Practioner Amanda Jones, FNP-BC. “But that’s often when you need them most.”
SouthCoast Health team includes more than 120 healthcare professionals encompassing more than 20 specialties and services. Find one that meets your needs online here, or call 912-691-3600 to schedule an appointment.
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What should you do if you think you or a family member is allergic? Khan details steps to take and the process of being tested for food allergies here.
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Savannah Classical Academy’s new tuition-based Pre-K program for the 2024-25 school year starts August 1, 2024 and runs for 36 weeks, mirroring SCA’s K-12 program. This program will offer students an opportunity to benefit from classical education and experience SCA’s core values earlier in their schooling.
To be eligible for the 2024-2025 school year, children must be four years of age on or before September 1, 2024.
The SCA program is not a free Georgia Lottery funded program. Cost is $175 per week.
Students enrolled in Pre-K will have priority enrollment into the following school year’s kindergarten class, which is available free of charge to any student living in Chatham County.
Embark on a journey of discovery and growth with Savannah Classical Academy’s Pre-K program. Apply for your child’s place before June 21st and enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on tuition fees. Don’t miss this opportunity to give your little one a head start in a world of classical education and core virtues. Apply now and take the first step towards a bright academic future for your child.
Parents may submit their application via the online application here.
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Savannah Classical K-12 Applications
Families may submit an application for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 waiting lists. All K-12 students in Chatham County are eligible to apply.
Savannah Classical Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school serving Chatham County residents. Offering an academically rigorous education and an environment that fosters academic excellence, Savannah Classical Academy offers a high quality choice for families in our community.
This action-packed outdoor camp is filled with fun activities, educational experiences and new friends. Daily horse-back riding. Scavenger hunt. Tie-dye T-shirts. Team building games. Water balloon toss, crafts and more. Pool party every Friday.
There will be enhanced programming this Memorial Day Weekend 2024 @ Old Fort Jackson in Savannah including volunteers on site on Sat. May 25 and exploring the different eras of the site’s military history on Sun. & Mon., May 26-27.
Sat. May 25 (1862 Savannah) @ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah
9:20AM – Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators and Volunteers will offer live music by Bella Harmony Music and activities by Union Soldiers, Confederate Soldiers and Sailors, and the Ladies Gunboat Society and Women of Savannah!
10AM -12 Pounder Cannon Firing, followed by Stations.
10:30AM – Dance.
11AM – Hear various perspectives from the Situation in Savannah and nearby in April of 1862. Relieve the Skirmish on Whitemarsh Island.
11:30AM – Hear the conclusion, followed by the firing of our mighty 32 Pounder Cannon.
12:30AM – Dance.
12:45AM – Guard Mount.
1:15PM – Mail Cail.
1:30PM – Signaling and 6 Pounder Cannon Firing.
2PM – Hardee’s Infantry Drill Presentation.
2:20PM – Civil War Era Discipline
2:30PM – Remember the Fallen, followed by the firing of our mighty 32 Pounder Cannon.
2:45PM – Dance.
4PM – Fort closed.
Sun. May 26 (War of 1812 Savannah) @ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah
9:30AM – Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators will portray Regular Soldiers of the US Army and Georgia Militia Men from the War of 1812 Era while offering exciting history presentations! Learn about the construction of Savannah defenses, along with musket and heavy artillery skills.
10AM – Smythe’s Manual Infantry Presentation.
10:30AM – Stations.
11AM- Hear various perspectives from the Situation in Savannah during the War of 1812 and Creek War. Relieve the Battle of Calabee Creek.
11:30AM – Hear the conclusion of the Battle and the defense of Savannah in late 1814, followed by the firing of our mighty 24 Pounder Cannon.
2PM – Hear various perspectives from the Situation in Savannah during the War of 1812 and Creek War. Relieve the Battle of Calabee Creek.
2:30PM – Hear the conclusion of the Battle and the defense of Savannah in late 1814, followed by the firing of our mighty 24 Pounder Cannon.
4PM – Fort closed.
Mon. May 27 (Memorial Day) @ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah
9:30AM – Stations – Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators will portray Soldiers of the Four American Armies that served on the ground where Old Fort Jackson stands while offering exciting history presentations! Learn about the stories and skills of soldiers during the American Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War, including musket firings.
11AM – 12 Pounder Cannon Firing.
11:30AM – Remember soldiers who gave their lives in battle and witness the firing of our mighty 24 and 32 Pounder Cannon, while the American Flag is raised from half mast to full mast at Noon.
1PM – Revolutionary War Era Infantry Presentation on the Parade.
1:30PM – Riverboat Salute with 6 Pounder Cannon.
2PM – Get an overview of the American Revolutionary War in Savannah and beyond. Relieve the Battle of Cowpens.
2:30PM – 24 Pounder Cannon Firing.
4PM – Fort closed.
This programming is included in site admission and FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.
Memorial Day Commemoration @ Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond HIll is Sat. May 25, 9AM-4PM
Pay tribute to our fellow patriots who died while serving in the US military. Living history interpretations will take place throughout the day including musket and cannon firings.
Tour the fort, museum, and grounds of Fort McAllister along the banks of the Ogeechee River.
Regular Fort admission prices apply. 2PM guided tour $8 – $15
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Rising 8th – 11th graders, join Georgia Tech Savannah for a Murder Mystery theater and science camp June 3rd – 7th 2024 on the Georgia Tech Savannah campus!
Theater and science combine to create this week-long murder mystery adventure!
During the week, students will be given roles that they will have to keep secret for their final performance on Friday.
Students will learn throughout the week different acting techniques including improv and deflection.
Students will also learn the science that goes into crime scene investigation including forensics and interrogation techniques.
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:
New Savannah playground @ Ambuc Park next to Chatham County Aquatic Center
There’s a new fully accessible playground to check out: Ambuc Park next to Chatham County Aquatic Center and Ambuc Park baseball/softball fields on Sallie Mood Drive in Savannah.
The Ambuc Park playground allows children who may have physical limitations to enjoy a fully functional playground experience. The $329,000 project includes wheelchair swings, a handicap-accessible zip line, a zero-entry merry-go-round, and climbing areas.
Ambucs donated $175,000 towards this new area from funds they’ve raised over the past three and a half years.
Ambuc Park playground is @ 7230 Sallie Mood Dr, Savannah, GA 31406
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more n this one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces. Claim your child’s spot before it fills.
Every enrolled child will get:
A 40-minute class packed with learning, love, and laughter
A Kindermusik instrument/prop to take home
A coupon for weekly studio classes
DETAILS
Ages 0-7: The class is geared toward newborns all the way up to 7-year-olds! Multiple caregivers are welcome, so bring the whole family along
Limited capacity: Kindermusik May musical playdate will be held twice on Sat. May 25, 2024, at 10AM and 11AM. Don’t delay in enrolling, as spots are limited and will be closed as soon as the spaces fill. Typically these playdates fill before the date so grab your spot now.
Cost: $20 for first child; only $14 per sibling
Location: Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano Studio; Bloomingdale GA 31302
Add this to your Summer 2024 bucket list: sign up for Kids Bowl Free program, so you kids can bowl for free all summer at the following Savannah-Lowcountry area participating bowling centers:
*Frames N Games in Pooler.
*Station 300 in Bluffon SC.
The Kids Bowl Free program is already under way @ Station 300 Bluffton. The program begins May 28 2024 @ Frames N Games in Pooler.
Registered kids receive two free games of bowling each day of the Kids Bowl Free program all summer long at the bowling center with which you register. Age limits are set by the individual bowling centers.
There’s also a family pass option that allows adults, older siblings and babysitters to bowl along with the registered kids. The family pass is a one time payment, that is set by participating bowling centers.
Sweet news awaits! Get ready to savor every magical moment with a FREE dining plan when you book your enchanting getaway using your Disney Visa Card.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of Walt Disney World Resort with a 4-night, 4-day package including a stay at a select Disney Resort hotel and theme park tickets featuring the Park Hopper option. And here’s the best part – indulge in delectable dining experiences at no additional cost!
Available for arrivals on select nights:
July 1 – July 31, 2024
September 1 – September 7, 2024
December 9 – December 21, 2024
It’s time to make unforgettable memories with loved ones, surrounded by the magic that only Disney can provide. Don’t miss out on this incredible offer – book now to let the adventure begin and enjoy your favorite Disney World treats FREE!
Contact Two Sisters Travelto book your magical getaway! With their expert guidance and planning, your dream Disney Vacation has never been easier! Let Two Sisters Travel handle all the details so you can focus on making memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you are a first timer, or a seasoned Disney enthusiast, Two Sisters Travel dedicated team will help make your trip magical.
British Swim School’s exciting partnership brings the magic of Peppa Pig to the pool, transforming swim lessons into an adventure filled with laughter and delight.
Enter the British Swim School Sweepstakes for a chance to win the Grand Prize – an all-expense-paid trip to the Peppa Pig Theme Park in Florida and 3 months of free British Swim School lessons!
Enter between May 6-June 17 2024 for a chance to win.
You’re invited to PedsNow’s grand opening at its newest location in Pooler on Tues. May 14, 2024 5:30-7PM.
PedsNow is a one-stop urgent care for kids with a pediatrician on site, open seven days a week.
A special ribbon-cutting ceremony will commemorate the event.
Explore Southeast Georgia’s finest Pediatric Urgent Care. Tour their facilities and meet their highly skilled team.
PedsNow is partnering with Shelter From The Rain and requests attendees bring along baby essentials such as baby wash, lotion, diapers, and pull-ups for local families in need.
