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!
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.
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.)
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.
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
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.
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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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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Looking for post-Christmas, kid-friendly fun during winter holiday break?
Short train rides will be offered at Savannah’s Georgia State Railroad Museum – which is located next door to Savannah Children’s Museum and across Louisville Road from Savannah History Museum- Dec. 26-Dec. 30 2024.
Train rides are at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm. Schedule & locomotives subject to change, please call ahead. (912) 651-6823.
Youth can tap their way into a fun tap dance class at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center this winter! These classes are great for kids who love to dance or want to learn a new skill.
Youth Tap Dance – Ages 9-13, Tuesdays 1:30-2:30pm
Students will have fun exploring ways to make music with their feet, playing with rhythm and dynamics.
Exploring Ballet and Tap – Ages 7-9, Saturdays 12:00-1:00pm
Young dancers learn the basics of ballet and tap in a fun, supportive class that includes warm-ups, basic techniques, and choreography designed to build coordination, rhythm, and self-expression.
Did you know that Moon River Pediatrics in Savannah offers pediatric CPR courses? This class is available to anyone in the community as well as current patients and families.
Taught by Moon River Pediatrics’ amazing MA, Shelly Fields, who has over 20 years of experience as a paramedic, these classes are perfect for parents, grandparents, babysitters, and anyone interested in learning more about this life saving skill.
Call or text Moon River Pediatrics today to learn more and schedule a class: 912-513-5787
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Whether they dream of starring in a Broadway show or just love to express themselves, this class provides a fun and supportive environment where your child can shine! We’ll explore different musicals, styles of dance, and bring acting into movements of dance to transform them into a true theater kid.
Thursdays from January 9 – February 13, 2:30-3:30pm. $ 30/$24 City of Savannah Resident.
Deadline to register is Tuesday, January 7 at 12pm.
The price reflected is for all class dates. All classes take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St. View the full catalog here.
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Camp activities include: riding lessons, hands-on learning about horse care and feeding, team-building games, arts & crafts, a special surprise activity.
PRICE: $125 per child AGES: 6 – 12 Years Old TIMES: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM DATES: Dec. 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31 2024. Jan. 2, 3 2025
$50 off: add four or more camp days to your car and use coupon codes holidaycamp at checkout to receive $50 off. For multiple kids, checkout each child separately.
These Pooler kids’ holiday-break camps are open to the community. Your child does not need to be enrolled at Advanced Academics Academy to participate.
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!
Parent and Child Movement is back at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center!
Enjoy a morning having fun and bonding with your child in this class designed for ages 2-3. Play with your child in song and dance, helping them achieve confidence in cognitive and motor skills. Using props and imagination in themed organized play connects you with your child while watching their independence develop.
Saturdays from January 11 – February 15, 9:00-9:45am. $25/$20 City of Savannah Resident.
Deadline to register is Wednesday, January 8 at 5pm.
Step into a festive maritime wonderland at Ships of the Sea! From the artistry of maritime tattoos to holiday lights and festive fun, this is an evening you don’t want to miss:
*Explore the Sea of Ink exhibit and uncover the fascinating history behind maritime tattoos. *Snap a picture with Tattooed Santa, who brings maritime charm and holiday cheer as part of the exhibit. *Get creative at our craft station and make your own maritime-inspired holiday keepsake. *Exclusive holiday-themed nautical merchandise—perfect for gifting or keeping! *Sip on festive drinks and enjoy treats while soaking in the glow of the season.
Breakfast with Santa @ Richmond Hill Fire Department, Sat. Dec. 14. 8:30-11:30AM. Featuring Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus; Holiday Crafts; Writing Letters to Santa; Inflatables; Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus; “Snow” & more. Donations of new toys for RHFD’s “Operation Presents Under the Tree” initiative are greatly appreciated. Details here.
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Christmas on the Bluff in Thunderbolt, Sat. Dec. 14, 4-7PM: The Town of Thunderbolt announces the return of Christmas on the Bluff. Festivities include: photos with Santa, live entertainment, cookie decorating, ornament decorating, vendor village, food trucks. Vendors, food trucks & activities will be set up @ 3107 River Dr., next to River Drive CrossFit. Free & open to the public. Details here.
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Brunch with Santa @ Plant Riverside District, Savannah, Sun. Dec. 15, 11AM-3PM. Reserve your spot in advance. Details here.
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Meet & Greet with Santa @ Plant Riverside District. See the schedule here.
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