Each week has a new theme, and your kiddo will walk away with an armful of creations, learned techniques, and long-lasting memories.
Choose which camp theme speaks to your child or enjoy them all.
Camp runs Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 am-12:00 pm, with a weekly rate of $180+tax per child and includes daily camp care and all necessary tools and supplies to create. Daily Snack & Drink provided.
Our camp is designed for girls and boys ages 7-13.
Week 3, June 20-23, TIE DYE DIY. We’ll tie dye a shirt and a drawstring bag, hydro dip a hat and flower pot, make alcohol ink coasters and have a splatter party on Friday with their new friends!
Week 4, July 10-14, PERFECT PET. We’ll make a faux fish aquarium, a hook plaque, a treat dispenser, a 12×12 painting of their choosing, stamped jewelry, and have a splatter party on Friday with their new friends!
Week 5, July 18-21, CRAFTING PALOOZA. We’ll make a melted wax heart on canvas, a treat dispenser, string art, acrylic pour, alcohol ink coasters, and have a splatter party on Friday with their new friends!
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Find free, family-friendly Fourth of July Weekend happenings @ Plant Riverside District in Savannah from Fri. June 30-Tues. July 4 2023 including free live music and kid-friendly activities along Savannah’s historic riverfront at 400 W. River St.
Plant Riverside District will sponsor the annual Savannah’s WaterfrontIndependence Day Fireworks Show over the Savannah River on Tuesday, July 4 at 9:15PM. A special Fourth of July Viewing Party at Electric Moon will feature live DJ Lil’ G, exciting giveaways and an ideal vantage point to watch the fireworks show. Admission is $20 per person at the door.
LIVE MILITARY BANDS
OnSat. July 1 at 1PM, the Parris Island Marine Band will perform at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at Plant Riverside District.
The 116th United States Army Band, a unit of the Georgia National Guard from Marietta, Ga., will perform live on Sun. July 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park from 5 to 6:30PM. Savannah singer, speaker and author Stephanie Cherry will sing “The Star Spangled Banner” preceding the 116th United States Army Band’s performance.
A special Kids Corner will offer the opportunity to tie-dye t-shirts red, white and blue. Plant Riverside District will host the tie-dye Kids Corner at the Riverwalk Pavilions from Sat. July 1-Tues. July 4 from 1 to 5PM. Guests can bring their own 100% cotton T-shirt to tie dye free of charge or can purchase a T-shirt on-site for $10.
RED, WHITE & BLUE LIGHTING AND MORE
Throughout the holiday weekend, Plant Riverside District’s smokestacks, fountains and other familiar landmarks will be illuminated with red, white and blue lights after dark. Nightly America the Beautiful Fountain Shows will feature music in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. at 9PM and 10PM
For more information about the Fourth of July festivities at Plant Riverside District, please visit plantriverside.com.
According to Coastal Care Partners Pediatrician Dr. Kelsey Alexander: “It’s smart for all parents to know in emergency situations. That’s why we consider this such an incredibly important service to offer to our community.”
The Pediatric CPR classes are 30-minute classes offered once a week at 11:45AM on Thursdays at Coastal Care Partners’ office, located at 4B Skidaway Village Walk.
These classes offer one-on-one instruction with Shelley Fields, who serves as Medical Assistant for Coastal Care Partners’ pediatric clinic and has 24 years of experience as a paramedic.
“These 30-minute classes are a great opportunity for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and babysitters to learn practical tips and ask questions in a comforting environment,” said Dr. Alexander.
These classes – which are open to the public – are not certification courses.
Pre-registration is required, and interested participants are able to sign up by calling the Coastal Care Partners office @ 912.598.6312 or register online here.
Cost: $55 for members of Coastal Care Partners’ Pediatric and/or Adult Primary Care practices, and $65 for nonmembers.
Horse camp is a spectacular week-long event including daily horseback riding lessons teaching basic horse care and horsemanship, arts and crafts, recreational games/activities, daily picnic on the farm, trivia, and more. There will be a horse show and a pizza & pool party every Friday.
No prior horse experience is required.
Ages 7-13 years old.
Each camp session is Monday – Friday from 8:30AM to 1PM
Includes all activities, supplies, and a camp T-shirt.
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“About 27 percent of visits to the emergency are in the summer months, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,” SouthCoast Health Nurse Practitioner Karen Reed said.
Top summer emergencies include: heat stroke, dehydration, bug and snake bites, serious falls.
SouthCoast Health provides an Urgent Care clinic to the Lowcountry and Coastal Empire area of Georgia.
Find more information about summertime emergencies or SouthCoast Health’s urgent care here.
SouthCoast Health Pediatric Urgent Care Walk-In Clinics
Savannah (Pediatrics)
310 Eisenhower Dr, Bldg 16 Saturday, 9AM to Noon Sunday, 9AM to Noon
Walk-Ins Only
Richmond Hill (Pediatrics)
89 Interchange Dr, Ste B Saturday, 9AM to Noon
Walk-Ins Only
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July 4th Battlefield Tours will be @ 10:30AM, Noon & 2PM @ Savannah History Museum.
March through history and learn about the American Revolution in Savannah. Experience a black powder demonstration, immerse yourself in 1779 Savannah, and hear about the personalities that shaped the city’s fight for freedom.
Tours begin in Savannah History Museum with a brief introduction and then visitors are led to Battlefield Memorial Park for further interpretation of the battle as well as a musket firing demonstration.
Kids will participate in a variety of activities to include; basketball, flag football, kickball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, tag games, and more! Camp hours are 8:30AM to 3:30PM (Extended Care until 5PM) and for ages 6 to 12.
TIMES 8:30AM – 3:30PM (5PM for extended care) AGES 6 – 12 years old LOCATION Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA COST $250 | $300 for extended care INCLUDES Fun games, activities, a t-shirt and a pizza party on Friday!
For more information, contact Sean Willett at 912.344.3295 or swillett@georgiasouthern.edu
DATES: June 12 – 16 July 17 – 21 July 24 – 28
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Come enjoy an afternoon designed especially for homeschool families on Wed. June 28 2023, 1- 3PM @ Savannah Children’s Museum.
Students and their adults will participate in a hands-on indigo dyeing workshop while learning about the scientific process behind creating a dye from the indigo plant. Guests are welcome to bring their own 100% cotton t-shirt for dyeing.
Homeschool Afternoons and the indigo dyeing workshop are included in standard admission to SCM, $10 per person.
If you’re due for a doctor’s visit to prevent lapses in medication refills, turn to SouthCoast Health. With an extensive network of more than 120 providers, SouthCoast Health offers compassionate, comprehensive care for the whole family. Browse through SouthCoast Health list of physicians online or schedule an appointment by calling 912.691.3600.
Tormenta FC Academy’s Summer Camp Series, presented by Critical Power Resiliency, and Summer Training events have officially kicked off across Savannah, Statesboro, Hilton Head, Bluffton, Pooler, Effingham, Richmond Hill and Hardeeville with limited slots still available.
Tormenta FC Academy summer camps, which run through Aug. 5, are intended for kids between the ages of 4-13.
Tormenta FC Academy welcomes players of all skill levels, providing a supportive environment for growth and improvement. Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot.
Spots are limited, for additional information on Tormenta FC Academy soccer camps, call (478-538-7824) or email lgibbons@tormentafc.com
$2 Summer kids’ weekday movies will be back Tuesdays & Thursdays this Summer 2023 @ both Pooler movie theaters. In Bluffton SC, Cinemark will have $1.50 movies on Wednesdays for Summer 2023.
See the 2023 Savannah-area summer kids’ movies scheduleshere.
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The beloved classic The Phantom of the Opera will be performed at The Historic Savannah Theatre by the Savannah Children’s Theatre Junior Company July 7-16 2023.
Recently closing on Broadway after running for over 35 years, this show played nearly 14,000 performances and over 20 million patrons have fallen under it’s spell.
Now some of Savannah’s young actors will bring this timeless classic to life on the stage of The Historic Savannah Theatre, performing some of Broadway’s all time favorite songs like All I Ask of You, Think of Me, Masquerade and The Music of the Night.
Pediatric Associates of Savannah has been the local baby experts since 1971. They offer three convenient locations in Savannah to ensure your baby’s health needs are always met 365 days a year.
Pediatric Associates has offices in Savannah, the Islands and Pooler.
St. Andrew’s students Reese Young ’23 and Claire Fleming ’24 served as editors of the award-winning yearbook under the direction of Scott Searcy, St. Andrew’s yearbook adviser.
Jostens, the leading producer of yearbooks and student-created content, today announced that St. Andrew’s yearbook program has achieved the Jostens 2023 National Yearbook Program of Excellence Award at the Gold Level.
The National Yearbook Program of Excellence recognizes engaging yearbooks that reflect a broad representation of the student body while helping students develop 21st century skills such as communication, collaboration, and information and communication technologies literacy.
Reese Young ’23 and Claire Fleming ’24 served as editors of the award-winning yearbook under the direction of Scott Searcy, St. Andrew’s yearbook adviser.
The yearbook staff included: seniors Stella Bowen, Celia Cerbone, Lauren Hylan, Jonah Hobbie, Carter Kleinpeter, Sarah Koegler, Caroline Kurinij, Lizzie Lank, Kaleb Lofton, Jillian Rachlin, Ava Stillwagon, and Chesley Strain; and juniors Sara Sergi and Richaard Williams.
“I am so proud of this group of students and the many hours they put into producing a memorable yearbook for the St. Andrew’s community,” said Searcy. “As a team, we reexamined every aspect of the book with the goal of presenting a fresh perspective for all areas of campus life.”
The award was presented to the St. Andrew’s yearbook program for achieving defined criteria in the following categories: creating an inclusive yearbook, generating school engagement, and successfully managing the yearbook creation process.
“Jostens is proud to recognize those individuals who have created an exceptional yearbook for their school and community,” said Tammy Whitaker, Jostens VP and COO Yearbook Division. “Yearbooks are a critical part of capturing and telling a school’s story, and Jostens is dedicated to supporting yearbook staff members as they do their important work.”
About St. Andrew’s
St. Andrew’s is an independent International Baccalaureate World School for students in Pre-K3 through grade 12 located on Wilmington Island in Savannah, Ga. Find more information here.
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School’s out, and with the warm, sunny days ahead, boat rides and trips to the beach or pool are likely in your future! As you plan for your family’s summer fun, it’s important to keep water safety in mind.
As the leading cause of death in children ages 1-4 years old and the second leading cause of death for children ages 5-14, drowning accidents affect nearly 1,000 children per year, mostly between the months of May and August. So this summer, stay prepared with the below water safety tips!
Start Swim Lessons Early
Swimming is a life-saving skill that we need to teach our children and it is never too early to start. Children can start ISR (Infant Swimming Resource) swim lessons as early as six months old to learn how to float on their backs. Standard classes usually start at 18 months and teach small children how to swim to a pool ledge or short distances. Older children should learn different swim strokes to equip them for situations like fighting currents.
We do not recommend using swim floaties to teach children to swim properly. Floaties hold a child upright, encouraging them to bob up and down instead of swimming horizontally. However, families with multiple children or children that have no fear may need to use swim floaties for certain children. If your child wears swim floaties, make sure they do not take them off the entire time you are in the gated area of the pool and continue to keep them within arm’s reach.
Never Swim Alone
When kids are around water, make sure they are never left alone, including during bath time. Adults should know how to swim themselves and should never be less than an arm’s length away from kids who are not strong swimmers. For older children, make sure they always have a swimming partner. If your child is attending a camp with a pool, ensure the area is fenced and that life jackets will be provided for open water activities. While lifeguards on duty are a wonderful resource, do not rely on lifeguards alone to watch your children.
Know the Signs of Drowning & How to React
It is smart for all parents and kids to know what to do in emergency situations. Teach your children that if another child pulls them under water, even if that child cannot swim, they need to
kick that child off of them and yell for help from an adult. Limit distractions while watching your child swim because drowning is silent as opposed to what you see in the movies where kids make noise and flail their arms. Most start with their head bobbing above water, but their mouth and nose are underwater. We recommend that all parents take a CPR course in the event of an emergency, and we offer 30-minute one-on-one instruction in our office for anyone who is interested. Call 912-598-6312 for more information!
Pool Tips
If you have children or grandchildren that are not strong swimmers, it is incredibly important to install a fence around all four sides of your backyard pool. If one side of the fence is open to the house, it is just as dangerous as not having a fence. The fence should be at least four-feet high and non-climbable with a self-closing, self-locking gate. Until you can install a fence, we recommend installing locks at the top of the door and utilizing door alarms so that children cannot access the pool. When hosting families with children that are not strong swimmers, the pool should be fully enclosed, locked, and/or monitored even if children are not ‘supposed’ to be swimming. If hosting a pool party, consider hiring a lifeguard or designating “Water Watchers” to watch the pool for 15-minute increments, and avoid using large floats in the pool to improve visibility.
Open Water Tips
Open water is unpredictable and susceptible to several dangers like currents, rip tides, limited visibility, depth, and uneven surfaces. If your backyard leads to open water, consider fencing off access. Children should have Coast Guard-approved life jackets for all boat rides and recreational activities on the water. Teach children best practices, like only swimming in designated areas, always entering feet first, and avoiding cold water that can cause shock.
Tickets for the films, part of the Disney Summer Classics series, are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military, and $8 for the general public.
Tickets for the film, part of the Disney Summer Classics series, are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military, and $8 for the general public.
This high-energy event, which celebrates the upcoming Juneteenth holiday, will feature inspiring live gospel music by top regional artists as well as a lavish Southern-style buffet prepared by the exceptional culinary team at Plant Riverside District. Doors will open at 12:30PM, with the Father’s Day Gospel Celebration show beginning at 1:30PM
The Father’s Day Gospel Celebration at District Live will feature a Southern-inspired buffet that has been thoughtfully prepared by The Kessler Collection’s Corporate Director of Culinary Kyle Lipetzky and his culinary team. Menu highlights include Carved Slow-Smoked BBQ Pork Ribs, Crispy Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles, Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits, Chicken Fried Pork Chops with Sawmill Gravy, baked mac ‘n’ cheese, collard greens, fresh berry cobbler, sweet potato pecan tarts, banana pudding and more. A full bar – including cocktails, beer and wine – will also be available.
Recognized as a federal holiday since 2021, Juneteenth is short for “June Nineteenth,” marking the date in 1865 when slaves in Galveston, Texas were first informed by U.S. General Gordon Granger they were free, in accordance with President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Celebrated for more than 150 years, Juneteenth is widely considered the longest running African-American holiday.
Reservations are required for the Father’s Day Gospel Celebration. Pricing is $50++ for adults and $25++ for children ages 5 to 12.
Enjoy several premium steak specials for Father’s Day, including a 20-Day Whisky-Aged Prime Ribeye and a 16 oz. Dry-Aged Kansas City Strip Steak with Truffle Butter. Traditional favorites like the Stone & Webster Shellfish Tower, 36 oz. Prime Tomahawk with Garlic Herb Butter, 18 oz. Cowboy Ribeye, Faroe Island Salmon, Maine Lobster and Alaskan King Crab Legs are also available.
Featured Father’s Day cocktails include the PRD Old Fashioned, which is crafted withKessler Private Select Maker’s Mark; the Hot & Dirty Martini, made with Absolut Elyx; and the Kentucky Summer, which features Michter’s Kentucky Bourbon.
Plant Riverside District – Stone & Webster Chophouse
