At Foundations, children explore and grow through nurturing relationships and play-based STEAM designed to build confidence and school readiness. Licensed programs for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years feature an award-winning curriculum that inspires a lifetime of learning.
Take advantage of priority enrollment to get a FREE week of care and register for just $5.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange for a group program, please contact the Rangers at Skidaway Island State Park
Some programs listed on the August calendar require pre-registration, as space and materials are limited. These programs are listed with an asterisk (*). Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance. If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call.
Pre-register for any program marked with an asterisk (*).
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.
⌘ Bait-a-Bug Scavenger Hunt: Take a hike with a naturalist and check out the “bug bait” stations we set up to see what insects show up. Check off what you find in our scavenger hunt! Meet at the Sandpiper Trailhead.
⌘ Beaded Bugs: Dragonflies *: Create a colorful beaded pipe cleaner dragonfly and learn all about these incredible hunters with a naturalist! Meet in the Interpretive Center. $3 per person.
⌘ Buggy Suncatchers*: Will you create a butterfly, a beetle, a ladybug, or grasshopper? You decide! Make a seasonal sun-catcher and learn about the many roles insects play in our ecosystem! Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 per person.
⌘ Bug Bingo: Come cool off and play bug bingo in the Interpretive Center with us! Learn about some of the fascinating native insects that live on the island, have fun playing a game with your family and friends, and who knows – you may even win a prize! $2 per person.
⌘ Clay Critters*: Join a naturalist in the Interpretive Center for a great way to cool off this summer! Make a mushroom, leaf, or animal of your choice! Materials and instruction provided. $4 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance.
Diamondback Terrapin Hatchlings Show & Tell: Guest speakers from the Skidaway Audubon Diamondback Terrapin Rescue project will be sharing information about their efforts to help the population recover by relocating eggs to safer nesting boxes. Join us at the Interpretive Center for a Show & Tell to see the hatchlings and hear about this important project. Ages 6 and up may be allowed to handle the hatchlings (to avoid germ transmission, younger children will not be allowed to handle the hatchlings).
⌘ Dippin’ for Dragons: Have you ever looked at a pond and wondered what dwells below the surface? Dip a net with us and see! Dragonfly and damselfly larvae, developing salamanders, and more… Meet up at the Big Ferry Trailhead for a short walk to the alligator ponds.
Draw Closer to Nature: * Have you ever wanted to draw what you see at Skidaway Island State Park? Meet in the Interpretive Center for an overview of nature sketching techniques. Then let’s hit the Sandpiper Trail, find our inspiration, and draw closer to nature! Instruction and materials provided. Space is limited. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance. Georgia high school students are encouraged to attend — enter the third annual Parks and Historic Sites Division Art Contest for a chance to have your artwork featured on table-top displays at the Georgia State Capitol in 2027! Visit gastateparks.org/artcontest for more information.
⌘ Fly like a Dragon*: Make a coffee filter dragonfly or butterfly with a naturalist, as we discuss the mechanics of insect flight. $3 per person. Fungi Hike: Many mushrooms pop up on the trails at Skidaway Island State Park. Let’s see what we can find and identify together. Make 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 only in brackish water. It is a keystone species in the saltmarsh ecosystem. Come join us for a closer look at this precious jewel. Meet in the Interpretive Center for a 30-minute program and see our two live diamondback terrapins.
⌘ Leafy Insect: Crawl, walk, or fly on over to the Interpretive Center where you can create your own insect from leaves and other materials found in the natural world. We will discuss insect anatomy – body parts, wing arrangement and more! $3 per person. Meet in the Interpretive Center. Nature Notebooks: Come by the Interpretive Center and create your very own nature notebook to record observations of the sights and sounds you encounter in nature! $3 per person.
Roving Ranger: A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more.
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.
Summer is flying by, and this is one of your LAST chances to join the fun at Red Gate Farms Summer Camp!
July 27–31
$100 OFF Weekly Camp $25 OFF Daily Camp
From horseback riding and horse care to crafts, games, pool time, and our Friday pizza party, every day is packed with unforgettable adventures your kids will be talking about long after summer ends.
This special is for NEXT WEEK ONLY. Once the week is full, registration closes—and summer camp will be wrapping up before you know it!
Toddlers with a parent or guardian are introduced to a marine animal or subject through different activities, like a book reading, a craft, and a game or movement.
Program includes admission for parent or guardian. Toddler and all materials included with adult admission. Learn more here.
_________________________________________
Walks-Talks-Treks: Tybee Marine Science Center has regular programs this weeks.
Saturday, July 25, 2026 @ 10 AM LIMITED SPOTS! Grab your binoculars, sunglasses, and butterfly net… we’re off on a creepy-crawly musical adventure! Our little ones’ imagination skills will soar as they spread their wings, slither, hop, and crawl like our favorite insect friends. You won’t want to miss this delightful summer playdate: Creatures in My Backyard!
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 A Kindermusik instrument/prop to take home A $5 coupon for our weekly studio classes
DETAILS
Ages 0-7. Our 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! Our upcoming musical playdate will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Don’t delay in enrolling, as spots are limited and will be closed as soon as the spaces fill. Typically our 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; 183 Deerfield Rd W, Bloomingdale GA 31302 DATE & TIME Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM – STILL ROOM! LIMITED SPOTS LEFT
SouthCoast Health experts share tips here on how to keep kids healthy in the classroom
According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 22 million school days are lost each year thanks to the common cold, and approximately 38 million school days are lost due to influenza.
Get SouthCoast Health’s tips on keeping your kids healthy here.
At Foundations, every detail is intentionally designed to support your child’s growth — from infancy through school age. Through nurturing relationships and play-based STEAM learning, children explore, create, and build the confidence and skills they need for school and beyond.
Enroll by August 31 to receive a complimentary week of care and $5 registration.
Each season we use a different curriculum covering new skills and character words while having fun! We’re kicking off our Fall Season the week of August 17th and would love for your child to join us on Soccer Island this season!
The countdown to a new school year is on, and there’s no better way to kick it off than with the sweetest truck in Coastal Georgia!
Welcome Back Teacher Celebrations Back-to-School Open Houses Meet the Teacher Nights First Day of School Surprises PTO & PTA Events Staff Appreciation Treats
Whether you’re celebrating amazing teachers, welcoming students back, or creating a memorable first day, Alsies brings the smiles while you enjoy the moment!
No event is too big or too small. Custom menus available. Fall dates are filling up fast!
Full-service lice removal offered in separate part of the shop.
By appointment only. Text: 912-800-1729.
Discount
Get a 15 percent discount when you mention you heard about Coastal Strandz on SouthernMamas.com!
____________________________
Coastal Strandz is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
______________________________
Posted in Birthdays, Haircuts for Kids, Parties | Comments Off on New in Savannah: Coastal Strandz Braids & Hairstyles + Full-Service Lice Removal in Separate Part of Shop
Sea Love Savannah introduces their new Luxury Perfume Experience—a personalized fragrance journey designed to help you discover the notes you love and create a custom perfume that’s uniquely yours.
You’re invited to the Launch Party to be among the first to experience Scent Your Body™.
Special Launch Offer: The first 20 guests who attend the Launch Party and book a Scent Your Body™ Experience during the event will receive a complimentary Traveler Spray or Roll-On of their Luxury Perfume. Offer valid for experiences booked at the event and completed by July 31st, 2026.
Because fragrance is more than something you wear, it’s an expression of who you are.
________________
Sea Love Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Cool off with a morning of free family fun at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum during Splash on the High Seas on Saturday, July 25 from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM.
Presented in partnership with Safe Kids Savannah, this annual summer event combines hands-on activities with important water safety education. Families can enjoy water games, creative crafts, sidewalk chalk, outdoor activities, life jacket demonstrations, and interactive stations focused on water, boat, and emergency safety.
Guests are also invited to explore Savannah’s largest private gardens and step inside the museum to experience Drawn to the Sea, our newest exhibition celebrating maritime stories through comics and illustration.
King of Pops will be on site with refreshing treats available for purchase.
Admission is free from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM. Regular museum admission resumes at 1:00 PM.
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum 41 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Savannah, GA 31401
Here’s a chance for your teen to become involved in the community, gain work experience, and build their resume while earning community service hours: become a member of Coastal Heritage Society Volunteer Teen Board!
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to apply to Coastal Heritage Society (CHS) Volunteer Teen Board for the 2026-2027 school year. Open to students throughout the Coastal Georgia-Savannah area including homeschool students.
Earn community service hours while helping bring history to life for children and families at Savannah’s museums and historic sites.
Build leadership skills, make new friends, and make a lasting impact in our community.
Dr. Scanlon’s desire to help children and work with the sciences created a clear path for the rest of her life. It was never a question for her: she was meant to become a pediatrician.
“I really love getting to know the families,” Dr. Scanlon says. “When you’re treating children, you also have the extreme privilege of watching them grow and turn into amazing people.”
Tickets for the film are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military; and $8 for the general public. Children ages 12 and younger receive free admission.
Anastasi, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026 at 2PM. Details here.
The Incredibles, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026 at 2PM. Details here.
School will be back in session for the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System on MONDAY, AUGUST 3. Find bell times, school supply lists, and more here.
Now Enrolling for Kindergarten & First Grade – Join Savannah’s only Waldorf Homeschool Microschool!
At Tidewater Waldorf, your child’s early years are more than preparation—they’re the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
Kindergarten (Ages 4–6)
A warm, joyful classroom where children learn through play, creativity, and rhythm—building confidence, social skills, and imagination.
First Grade (Ages 6–7)
A beautiful introduction to reading, writing, and math through storytelling, art, and movement—designed to engage the whole child, not just the mind.
What Makes Tidewater Different: Screen-free, imagination-rich environment Small class sizes & personal attention Nature-based, hands-on learning Hybrid homeschool schedule (3 days/week) Strong, supportive parent community
Spots are intentionally limited to preserve the quality of the experience—so don’t wait!
Have 10+ splash-lovers at your neighborhood pool or even your own backyard oasis?
Book a 30-minute mid-week treat stop from the Alsies Ice Cream Truck – Coastal GA and we’ll roll in with pre-packed pops, Nightingale Sammies, Classics & Characters bars, and Savannah Square Pops—zero mess, just smiles!
This summer, 88 Keys Piano is celebrating 24 years of offering Kindermusik classes to the greater Savannah area!
We’ve been awarded Top Program by Kindermusik International, which places us in the top 5% of programs worldwide.
Come visit a class for free with your 0-7 year old, and see why early childhood development and music are the perfect combination! Instruments, singing, movement, books and more!
