Savannah Children’s Museum will kick off a Summer Fun Theme on the museum’s special open day this Monday, Memorial Day May 26th.
Come enjoy summer fun daily programming including a summer fun-themed scavenger hunt. Summer Fun Theme will be May 26th-June 9th.
In addition to themed weekly scheduled programs, Savannah Children’s Museum will dedicate different days of the summer to some of our most requested activities, so you can plan accordingly.
This programming is included with Savannah Children’s Museum admission and FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members.
Summer hours start Monday, May 26th: 9AM-2PM Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.
Come play to learn at Georgia’s only entirely outdoor children’s museum.
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You’ve heard of Parents’ Night Out. Now think Parents’ Afternoon Out.
Same helpful, fun & fit childcare – just a different time.
Sign up your child for Parents’ Afternoon Out happening this Sunday, June 1, noon-4PM @ Summit Gymnastics @ their new location on Eisenhower Drive in Savannah.
Cost: $40, includes pizza, drinks LEGO movie, castle building & more.
Ages: 4-10
Spots are limited—sign up now to secure your child’s spot!
Location: SouthCoast Health Pediatrics – 89 Interchange Dr., Richmond Hill
Cost: $30
Note: A parent or guardian must accompany the patient.
If this date doesn’t work for your family, don’t worry! Sports physicals can often be included in your child’s annual Well-Child Visit, which is usually 100% covered by insurance. Just let your provider know you need a sports clearance, and they’ll handle both during the same appointment.
British Swim School of Savannah is honored to partner with BAPS Charities as a proud sponsor of the upcoming BAPS Charities Walk/Run.
Join British Swim School of Savannah on Sunday, June 1, 2025 as they walk/run to support an incredible cause — benefitting the LowCountry Down Syndrome Society. It’s going to be a fantastic day filled with community, compassion, and giving back!
The British Swim School team will be onsite to answer all your questions about their swim programs and how they’re making a splash in water safety!
See you there.
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British Swim School of Savannah offer swim lessons in the Chatham County area.
From infants to adults, their goal is to help every swimmer build confidence, learn essential water survival skills, and have fun doing it — all with highly trained, caring instructors.
Find the location that works best for you and join the BSS family today!
Painting with a Twist studio on East Oglethorpe Avenue in downtown Savannah will offer a variety of fun events for Mother’s Day weekend (May 10 &11) as well as throughout the month of May 2025.
Events include:
A Mother’s Day Coffee & Canvas: Tulips for Mom on Saturday May 9, 10AM-Noon: Sip on your favorite morning beverage, breathe in those relaxing vibes, and treat yourself (or the mama in your life) to a peaceful morning of creativity and connection. Book this session here.
Telfair Museums invites you to celebrate a new exhibition in its immersive Children’s Art Museum @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah that focuses on the fantastic art of Savannah artist and sailor William O. Golding.
A host of new interactive experiences will guide children and visitors of all ages through the remarkable story of this seafaring artist. New exhibits by FREN Inc. bring Golding’s pencil and crayon drawings to life in animations that visitors of all ages may interact with.
Join us for CAM’s reopening and special art activities! Children can decorate sailor’s caps, enjoy face painting, and *visitors younger12 get a free scoop of ice cream. *Complimentary ice cream available for Telfair members. Families who become new members during the celebration will receive a special Cammy plushie as a welcome gift.
The celebration kicks off a season of creativity—CAM-related family programs will be offered Wednesday through Sunday all summer long.
NEW! CAM Art a La Cart! (ages 4 and older) Wednesdays, 10:30am Jepson Center. Free to members or with museum admission. This summer, families can take part in activities inspired by the new CAM exhibition. Enjoy a different nautical art activity each month.
May (beginning May 14): Map Making: Make and color a map
June: Signal flags – Spelling with Signal Flags: Make your own message
July – Which Way is North? Learn directions & make a compass rose
August – Origami boats: Make a boat, make it float
Half day art camps take place each week of the summer at the Jepson Center. Kids can explore drawing, painting, photography, crafting and more. Morning and afternoon sessions available. Learn more about our camps and register here: telfair.org/learn/summer-camp/
$5 per child Adult members free | Adult non-members $12
Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome. Come play and learn with us.
Drop by and make some art with your choice of up to four different activities, including new activities this summer connected to our new CAM exhibition.
Low Country Counseling in Savannah now also offers therapy services in Statesboro for children, teens and adults (ages 5+) to address concerns for you or a loved one.
No more commute to Savannah for specialized care! Low Country Counseling offers help for recovery services for adults experiencing addiction and eating concerns, couples therapy, and family counseling!
Meet the Statesboro Counseling Team
Kristen Dickens PhD, LPC, ACS, NCC
Kristen Dickens offers therapy for individuals, families, and couples. She has focused her career on helping others find ways to empower themselves. She has extensive training in marriage and family therapy and enjoys working with couples or the family unit as a whole. Children of any age can join the family unit for therapy.
Kristen treats eating disorders and works to build a safe connection with food and body. She has genuine compassion for anyone open to change but feels unsure where to begin. She provides help for anxiety, mood disorders, high risk behaviors, and tension within relationships.
Alison Barker LAPC
Alison Barker has focused her career on trauma work and helping those of any age struggling with hurtful experiences. She offers mental health therapy for children and teens (ages 5+) for anxiety, mood/emotions, ADHD, parent/child bonding, and social skills.
Alison works with adults experiencing present day concerns stemming from unresolved trauma. Her practice focuses on addressing depression, anxiety, decreasing stress, and improving self-esteem. She employs an open approach to help anyone seeking help begin where they are most comfortable. Her belief in the person-centered approach optimizes the road to healing.
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Help is available. You are not alone!
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How does your child react when you tell them you’re going to Kindermusik? Their face probably lights up, their eyes sparkle, they clap and squeal with excitement! In our May playdate, we’re exploring the adventures of a typical child enjoying a super-fun day at Kindermusik! Our engaging songs, instruments, stories, dances, and movement activities will all focus around the highlight of every child’s week! If your child is a Kindermusik lover, don’t miss this exciting playdate: It’s Music Day!
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more musical activities in this exciting 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
This week, plan ahead for some intentional together time, watching your child develop in so much more than just music! First class is free- text FREE CLASS to 912-432-5885.
Daily drop-off window from 8:30 – 9:00. Daily pick-up window from 3:30 – 4:00 at the Group Shelter.
Registration Periods/Cancellation/Refunds:
Pre-registration has ended. Registration is from April 15th – May 23rd. $300 per child, no refunds or date changes allowed during this period. Call (912) 598-2300 to register.
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Celebrate National Train Day with Coastal Rail Buffs at Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah 10AM-3PM Sat. May 10 2025.
Coastal Rail Buffs and their friends will bring a wide variety of model train layouts for visitors to enjoy, including ones you can operate yourself.
Coastal Rail Buffs will also have a lively playlist of train-themed songs and train sound recordings for visitors to listen to while viewing the layouts. Layouts will be stationed in the historic Blacksmith Shop until 3PM.
In celebration of National Maritime Day, this free event offers hands-on activities for all ages, including ship-in-a-bottle building, face painting, and maritime crafts.
Local community partners will host interactive stations throughout the gardens and museum.
Guests can also enjoy free admission to the museum and explore the featured exhibition, Sea of Ink: Savannah Maritime Tattoos.
Ice pops from King of Pops will be available for purchase.
Want to try the thrill of Ninjastics and the flow of Parkour? Now’s your chance!
FREE TRIAL CLASS for ages 7-14 THIS SATURDAY, May 17th, 2025!
Come experience the awesome Ninjastics rig at The Jam UAC and discover these incredibly fun and challenging sports. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills and test your limits in a safe environment!
BONUS! Stay for our Open Jam afterwards (10 AM – 12 PM) and keep practicing for just $20!
Limited spots available – only 15! Register now to secure your child’s free trial spot:
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to unleash your inner ninja!
While many ticks are harmless, certain species – including wood and deer ticks – can carry germs that cause illnesses like Lyme disease.
SouthCoast Health medical experts share details here about the symptoms and treatment for Lyme disease as well as how to reduce your risk for such tick-related illnesses.
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to sharpen your skills, we’ve got something for every skill level. Learn the fundamentals, compete in a fun league, and grow your confidence on and off the field!
St. Vincent’s Academy is excited to offer a variety of 2025 summer camps designed for rising 6th through 9th grade girls!
Our all-girls summer programs include Sports Camps, Study Skills & Leadership Camps, and Music & Theater Camps—each created to inspire confidence, creativity, and personal growth.
Camps are $200 and include a free camp t-shirt. Don’t miss out—click here to learn more and register today: www.svaga.net/camps
