Camp season starts early this year – Skidaway Island State Park Spring Break Junior Ranger Camp is officially OPEN for registration!
From March 30th to April 3rd, kids ages 6-12 will spring into action as they explore the coast, try new outdoor skills, and dive into hands-on activities that are sure to make Spring Break an unforgettable adventure.
Space is very limited — only 16 spots.
Call (912) 598-2300 to register today. Cost is $275 per child.
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Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. January 23, 2026.
SCA’s supportive and well-structured environment leads to excellent academic results while also focusing on character development and citizenship supported by eight core virtues.
Experiential learning, successful student outcomes, and high expectations for students enhanced by many co-curricular options, demonstrates why this free Savannah charter school is a great investment in the community and a best choice for families.
Once again, The Jam Urban Athletic Club for Kids in Savannah comes to the rescue – offering their popular school’s out camps during winter school break.
Come to Savannah Children’s Museum on New Year’s Eve Day Wed. Dec. 31 2025 for a Kids’ Noon Year’s Countdown Celebration. 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. 29th & Tues. Dec. 30th, 9AM-3PM in addition to the museum’s regular Wednesday-Sunday, 9AM-3PM hours.
Georgia State Railroad Museum next door to Savannah Children’s Museum will have hourly train rides 10AM-3PM Fri. Dec. 26 through Tues. Dec. 30. Schedule and locomotives subject to change. Please call ahead at (912) 651-6823.
Savannah Children’s Museum including the new indoor STEAM Center and Georgia State Railroad Museum will be closed New Year’s Day Thurs. Jan. 1.
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The Parade begins at 5:30pm at Plant Riverside District on the west end of River Street, goes down to the east end, then winds its way downtown for the entire community to enjoy.
Looking for a fun holiday activity for your child? The Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center is offering a variety of fun and holiday themed camps and workshops in November and December. View the full catalog below and register your child today!
You are invited to a special Savannah holiday event, A Very Maritime Holiday, taking place on Thursday December 11 from 5-8pm at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum.
A Very Maritime Holiday featuring: • Photos with Santa (pets welcome!) • Festive treats and a candy station • Glowing winter gardens and holiday décor • A live holiday concert featuring Trae Gurley and his Merry Men • Tickets: $35 per person ($20 per child)
Drop off your kids (ages 5–12) for a night full of games, gymnastics, crafts, dinner, and more while you enjoy a well-deserved night out!
$50 per child
$30 for each additional sibling
Spots are limited—reserve your child’s spot today for a night of fun and some well-earned free time for you. Register online through the parent portal and under the events tab.
British Swim School of Savannah is offering a holiday special in the Savannah area: 50 percent off tuition applied evenly across your first two months.
Offer valid for new families that enroll between now and Dec. 15th 2025.
Not at British Swim School of Savannah, which offers programs for children as young as 3 months old with two specialized tracks:
Younger than 3 years old
Older than 3 years old
Through songs, fun activities, and playful splashing, British Swim School of Savannah can help your little one feel comfortable and confident—setting the stage for a lifelong love of swimming!
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A family-born brand created by a therapist and her artistic nephew, MADEL blends empathy and design to create original graphics for kids & adults alike.
Get notified when the shop goes live! Sign up here and receive a special discount when they open.
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Contact Low Country Counseling for any questions you need answered or to schedule an appointment. Help is available. You are not alone! Call 912-503-5744 or send a message here.
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Here are some amazing opportunities for Savannah teens and pre-teens to explore all that SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah has to offer. Dinner included! All skill levels welcome.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Construct custom charms for the holidays with SCAD alum Derek Larson (M.F.A., sequential art, 2011) using various techniques with polymer clay. Design a brilliant bauble for yourself or a loved one after a revelatory stroll through the galleries among our latest exhibitions.
All skill levels welcome with $20 attendee fee. Materials included and dinner provided. To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Teen Nights are complimentary for museum members. Join today.
Source tasteful inspiration from the museum’s innovative exhibitions as you blend cookie-making and creativity! Design edible decorative elements on holiday treats as SCAD MOA associate curator Brittany Richmond leads you through a celebration of charismatic confections and contemporary art at TAD café.
All skill levels welcome with $20 attendee fee. Materials included and dinner provided. To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Teen Nights are complimentary for museum members. Join today
Second Sunday: Enjoy free admission for Savannah locals – Dec. 14
SCAD MOA welcomes our Savannah community to enjoy free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Residents of Savannah or any of its surrounding counties (Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, and Jasper) are invited to visit free of charge.
Teen Night: Tinker with tintinnabulations (4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.) – Dec. 18
Do you hear what we hear? Bells are ringing! Join SCAD alum Suzanne Nelson (B.F.A., furniture design, 2014) as she leads a design workshop creating holiday bells from found objects. Work with fellow emerging creatives while immersed in Davina Semo’s interactive exhibition A Gathering of Bells.
All skill levels welcome with $20 attendee fee. Materials included and dinner provided. To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Teen Nights are complimentary for museum members. Join today.
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Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler offers childcare with preschool, grades K-8th full or half day as well as summer and holiday camps, afterschool classes and more.
Sign up for Kindermusik December playdate: Winter Wonderlandon Saturday Dec 13th 2025 @ 10AM
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
