Visitors will have an opportunity to explore Frogtown Garden and learn from Savannah Children’s Museum Lead Educator Ms. Katrinka about a variety of fruits, vegetables, & herbs that are growing.
Be sure to ask for a sample of the Farm to Table snack of the day.
This program is Included with general Savannah Children’s Museum admission. FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here. ____________________________
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Participation in the Governor’s Honors Program is one of the highest honors for high school students in Georgia.
GHP is a prestigious summer program for gifted rising juniors and seniors, offering advanced learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom, designed to develop future leaders, innovators, and critical thinkers.
This year: 59 students nominated 22 semifinalists 10 FINALISTS statewide
These students represent outstanding talent across academics and the arts.
The program will take place this summer at Georgia Southern University.
Join us in congratulating all SCCPSS nominees, semifinalists, finalists, and alternates and thanking the public school educators who helped guide them to success.
Savannah Sharks locations in Savannah & Rincon will offer a vast array of summer camps including: tumble camp, Sharkie School Camp, American Girl Cheer Camp, Popstar Tumble Camp, Princess Camp, Tumble, Stunt & Strength Camp and more.
Archery*: Hour-long slots available during the hours listed. Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on the range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. $10 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your hour in advance. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to check in at the archery range.
Backyard Birding: Join a ranger in our bird watching area behind the Visitor Center. We will identify and discuss the native bird species that live in the park and may also be found in your own backyard. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from us.
DIY Birdfeeder: Birdfeeders provide an energetic boost to the diets of local and migrating birds looking for a hearty meal. Make your own to take home while watching our birdfeeders. Please note: peanut butter is one of the main ingredients used. Meet behind the Visitor Center at the picnic tables. $3 per person.
Earth Day Hike: Celebrate the 56th year of Earth Day with a hike on the Big Ferry Trail as we discuss “leave no trace” and plastic pollution. Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead for a 3-mile hike.
Fungi Friday: Have you ever wondered how and why mushrooms grow the way they do? Join our interpretive ranger to learn more as we find and identify fungi on and near the trails. Be sure to bring your smartphone or camera! Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead for a 1-2 mile hike.
Jewels of the Marsh: Diamondback Terrapins: The diamondback terrapin is the only turtle that lives specifically in brackish water. It is a keystone species in the saltmarsh ecosystem. Come join us for a closer look at this jewel of the marsh. Meet in the Interpretive Center for a 30-minute program and see our two live diamondback terrapins.
Marsh Hike: Meet up with a ranger for a guided hike along our coastal salt marshes, take in the sights and sounds of island scenery, and learn about this important ecosystem. The trails are near the water and can be muddy in some spots, so please wear sturdy shoes. Meet at the Sandpiper Trail behind the Visitor Center for this one-mile hike.
Mollusk Madness: Have you ever picked up a shell and wondered about the mysterious animals that live inside them? Whether on the land or in the water, mollusks are all around us! Meet up with our naturalist in the Interpretive Center to learn more.
Paint a Passerine:Fly on over to the Interpretive Center and paint a picture of one of the many perching birds that can be found at the park! Materials provided. Beginners and all ages welcome. $4 per painter.
Plant ID Hike: Spring has sprung, and there are many new shoots, leaves, and flowers to observe. Join a ranger for a 1-mile hike to view, identify, and learn about the native plants that grow in our park and the surrounding area. Meet at the Big Ferry Trailhead.
Read with a Ranger: Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center.
Roving Ranger: A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more. Scrappy Sculptures – Earth: Celebrate Earth Day while transforming upcycled materials into a beautiful keepsake sculpture. All materials and instruction provided. $5 per person.
Spring Scavengers: There is always something new and exciting to see – all you have to do is look! Bring the family out to explore and enjoy a spring scavenger hunt for a prize while supplies last. Stop by the Visitor Center for instructions, then head out to explore!
Snakes of Skidaway: Drop by the Interpretive Center to meet, touch, and learn all about one of our ambassador snakes: eastern rat snakes, corn snakes, an eastern garter snake, or an eastern king snake.
Unboxing the Box Turtle: Come meet some of our most elusive residents, the box turtles, and learn about their habits and amazing characteristics. Meet in the Interpretive Center.
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Join Savannah Chatham County Public Schools System for a FREE family event celebrating reading and STEAM education! Bring your blankets, gather the family, and enjoy a fun-filled day in the park.
10AM-3PM Saturday, April 25 @ Daffin Park, Savannah
Featuring: vendors, food trucks, reading activities, music & games.
Enjoy this day of learning, laughter, and community fun.
Level Up this summer! Savannah-Chatham County Public School System offers a number of enrichment activities for Summer 2026 for students to explore various career and technical fields, as well as credit recovery, skill enhancement, and more.
The goals of Summer Level Up are to support students who need additional academic attention, expand opportunities for enrichment and real-world experiences, and ensure students stay on track for success in the upcoming school year. There are several tracks for enhanced learning:
Initial Credit: For High School Students (10-12) seeking advanced credit opportunities
Credit/Grade Recovery: For students in grades 3-12 needing academic remediation for promotion and/or graduation
Blended Learning: Leveraging instructional platforms for targeted individual and small group support
Literacy Enrichment: For English learners in grades K-2 and 6-8
ARISE/ESY: Adaptive Recreational and Instructional Summer Enrichment.
Enrichment Programs are offered this summer as well. There are fee-based camps, as well as non-fee based camps, apprenticeships and workforce readiness programs. Scholarships are available for all paid programs. Transportation is available to most programs, and some programs provide lunch. Learn more here about the many opportunities to Level Up this summer! Registration links are inside each tile.
Cost should NOT be a barrier. Families are encouraged to apply for scholarships for any paid programs.
Spring & summer fun for kids in Savannah including Summer Day Camps 2026 like full-day outdoor nature camps @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah (photo) in this week’s SouthernMamas.com E-letter.
Savannah Children’s Museum is thrilled to welcome visitors into its first indoor space, an innovative STEAM Center designed to inspire curiosity and hands-on discovery. Open daily from 9AM-3PM., this new indoor addition offers families even more opportunities to grow with Savannah Children’s Museum.
Featured Exhibition: Numbers in Nature
The STEAM Center debuts with Numbers in Nature, an engaging exhibition that reveals the mathematical patterns woven throughout our everyday world. Designed for learners of all ages, this immersive experience blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math into interactive environments that spark creativity and critical thinking.
Step Inside the 1,800-Square-Foot Mirror Maze
At the heart of the exhibition is an 1,800-square-foot Mirror Maze, a world of repeating triangles, reflections, and visual illusions. Guests can navigate this captivating maze, uncover hidden surprises, and discover the secrets within, including the way out. It’s an unforgettable experience that challenges the mind while delivering plenty of fun.
A Historic Setting for Modern Exploration
The STEAM Center is located inside the 1925 historic Storehouse on the campus of the Central of Georgia Railway, positioned between Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah. Admission to the STEAM Center is included with tickets to either museum.
Train rides at Savannah’s Georgia State Railroad Museum in March 2026 are Wednesday, March 18th through Sunday, March 22nd; Wednesday, March 25th through Sunday, March 29th.
Train rides are hourly 10AM-3PM (10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM )
Schedule and locomotives subject to change, please call ahead. (912) 651-6823
Come to Oatland Island Wildlife Center for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt and fundraiser for Oatland Island Animal Care on Saturday, April 4!
Bring the family for a morning of eggs, animals, and activities while helping support the wildlife that call Oatland home.
Easter Egg Hunts: • 11:00 AM – Ages 4 & Under • 11:10 AM – Ages 5–8 • 11:20 AM – Ages 9–11
Animal encounters, face painting, photos with the Easter bunny, concessions.
Pre-registration for the Easter Egg Hunt is required. Pre-register here.
This event also kicks off a special fundraiser for Oatland Island Animal Care. Our goal is to raise $16,000 to purchase two new mews, which will provide additional housing and protection for our birds of prey.
Come celebrate spring, hunt for eggs, and help us care for the amazing animals at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah
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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.
Come to Plant Riverside District on Savannah’s riverfront for an unforgettable Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 5th, 11AM-3PM to indulge in a buffet featuring a variety of breakfast favorites, fresh spring salads, and a stunning charcuterie display.
End your meal on a sweet note with an extravagant dessert display, showcasing the award-winning pastry team’s creations of pies, cakes, cookies and more.
Easter Bunny visit, petting zoo and more
Take memorable photos with the Easter Bunny and delight in the excitement of a lively petting zoo with a miniature highland cow, miniature horse, alpaca, bunnies, chicks, ducklings and more. Get creative at the craft station and take home your creations.
Join the Easter Bunny on the egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt.
Dive into the world of ceramics in this fun class designed for youth ages 9-12. Students will learn fundamental hand building techniques while creating fun and imaginative pieces. Completed works will be glazed and fired, allowing participants to end with fully finished pieces.
Students will have the opportunity to exhibit their artwork in the student art exhibition “Elevate” in May.
Participants are required to wear closed-toed shoes in the ceramics studios. Please wear clothing that can get clay on them. All materials included.
Campers will enjoy daily horseback riding lessons focusing on basic horse care and horsemanship, creative arts and crafts, fun recreational games, and a relaxing picnic on the farm each day.
The week wraps up with a thrilling horse show, followed by a pizza and pool party every Friday—making it the highlight of the summer! Our camps provide a perfect mix of education, fun, and outdoor adventure in a safe and welcoming environment.
CAMP ACTIVITIES
Mini Riding Lessons; Horsemanship Activities;
Basic Horse Care; Games on Horseback;
Team Building Exercises; Arts & Crafts;
Horse Show & Pizza Pool Party on Fridays.
WEEKLY SESSIONS
PRICE: $559 per child AGES: 6 – 12 Years Old TIMES: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM DATES: May 25th – 29th; June 1st – 5th; June 8th – 12th;
June 15th – 19th; June 22nd – 26th;
June 29th – July 3rd; July 6th – 10th; July 13th – 17th; July 20th – 24th; July 27th – 31st; August 3rd – 7th
We now have three options for weekly summer camp: pay in full, pay in two installments: deposit due at booking and the remainder due a week before camp starts, or a pay in six installments: as long as there are six months between initial payment and camp start date.
DAILY SESSIONS
PRICE: $125 per day
PACKAGES: $350 / 3 day; $675 / 6 days; $1,000 / 9 days AGES: 6 – 12 Years Old TIMES: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM DATES: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Similar to the Days at the J program, E-Learning Days at the J are offered when schools are out for distance learning.
Campers will bring school work to focus on during the first half of the day, and will participate in camp-themed activities for the second half of the day. Campers must bring all materials needed to complete their assignments.
Whether your child is ready to fly across our athletic fields or dive into a new skill in the classroom, we’ve created a space where every student feels at home.
There is just something special about our campus in the summer.
With 65 acres of beautiful green space, top-notch fields, and shaded spots to explore, our campers have plenty of room to run, breathe, and just be kids. It’s the perfect backdrop for making lifelong memories
We can’t wait to welcome your family to our campus this summer!
Our sports camps are all about building confidence and having a blast. Led by our own experienced coaches and student leaders, we focus on teamwork and skill-building in a way that feels like play.
Whether they’re picking up a ball for the first time or sharpening their game, your athlete will find a supportive crew cheering them on. ● Hornet Soccer Camp – July 20-24 ● Hornet Boys Basketball Camp – June 22-26 ● Hornet Girls Basketball Camp – June 15-18 (4 days) ● Hornet Volleyball Camp – July 13-17 ● Hornet Baseball Camp – July 13-17 ● Hornet Wrestling Camp – June 8- 12
Academic & Specialty Camps
● Rise-Up Ready: (JK-5th grade) July 20-24- We know the transition back to school can be a big step! This weeklong program, led by our SCDS teachers, helps students brush up on their skills and get back into a routine so they can walk into their new grade feeling totally prepared. ● Speech & Debate (8th-12th grades): June 22-26-This is such a great way for students to find their voice. Through fun games and group discussions, campers learn how to speak clearly and think on their feet—building confidence they’ll use long after summer ends.
Camp Moon River ( June 1- July 24) Seven Weeks
The Lowcountry’s premier full-day summer camp for rising K–8 students! We offer the best of both worlds, all the excitement of a traditional camp with the comfort and convenience of a day program. With morning and afternoon extended care available, families enjoy a smooth, stress-free summer routine while campers jump into days filled with creativity and discovery. We’re dedicated to creating summers during which children gain confidence, friendships, and memories that last long after the end of summer. Our experienced staff, high-quality programming, and welcoming camp community help every camper feel part of something special.
Ecology Camp ( June 1-June 18) Three weeks
Designed for rising Kindergarteners through seventh graders, Ecology Camp blends exploration, discovery, and environmental education into a dynamic, engaging experience. Each day, campers will travel by bus to investigate a variety of natural habitats, including marshlands, freshwater ecosystems, and coastal environments. Campers will participate in interactive field studies and guided exploration—all gear and materials are provided.
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