Pooler

$2 Summer kids’ weekday movies are back this Summer 2022 @ both Pooler movie theaters.

Here are the schedules:

$2 summer kids’ movies @ Royal Cinemas, Pooler

There will be a kids film @ 10AM every Tuesday and Thursday in June and July 2022 @ Royal Cinemas in Pooler.

$2 Admission. $2 Drink. $2 Popcorn.

Movie starts at 10AM. Doors open at 9:15AM

Royal Cinemas Pooler, 5 Town Center Ct. , Pooler, 31322

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$2 Summer Kids’ Movies @ GTC Pooler Stadium Cinemas

There will be a kids film @ 10AM every Tuesday and Thursday in June and July 2022 @ GTC Pooler Stadium Cinemas.

$2 Admission. $2 Drink. $2 Popcorn.

Movie starts at 10AM. Doors open at 9:15AM

Pooler Cinemas, 425 Pooler Pkwy, Pooler, GA 31322

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Bluffton

$1.50 Summer Kids Movies @ Cinemark Bluffton SC

$1.50 summer kids movies are back @ Cinemark theater in Bluffton SC.

Summer Movie Clubhouse 2022 will be at 10AM on Wednesdays June 13-Aug. 4 2022.

Tickets will be $1.50 +tax and there will be no service fee if they are purchased online at Cinemark.com. Tickets will also be available at the box office. 

See the movie schedule above.

Cinemark, Berkeley Place, 106 Buckwalter Pkwy, Bluffton, SC 29910

Located in:Berkeley PlaceAddress: 106 Buckwalter Pkwy, Bluffton, SC 29910

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Sandbox Children’s Museum @ Tanger 2 Outlets, Bluffton

Welcome to the new Sandbox Children’s Museum Tanger 2 Manager Tajanea White.

Taj has a background in Early Childhood Education and is looking forward to providing exciting programming for children and families and networking with local businesses.

Learn more about Sandbox Children’s Museum @ Tanger 2 Outlets here.

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Girls Connect Through Free Marine Science Code Camp

This is a one-of-a-kind experience for middle school girls in Chatham county to learn about marine science (underwater robots), and to design and program a playable game around this theme all under the guidance of female scientists, game designers, and programmers.

Girls Marine Science Code Camp

WHEN: July 11-15, 9AM – 2PM
WHERE: Georgia Southern’s Armstrong Campus
*Transportation and lunch included. The program is free to all participants.

DAY 1: Start the week with a field trip to UGA’s Marine Education Center and Aquarium,  where attendees will spend a day with the female scientists running UGA’s marine science underwater robotics program, and learn about how they use coding with underwater robots to study the ocean.

DAY 2:  Attendees will work with a SCAD game professor designing a game around the information they learned at Skidaway, and then be introduced to the Scratch programming tool,  an easy to use block based programming toolkit from MIT.

DAYS 3-5: Attendees will work with Savannah Girls Who Code instructor to implement their designs using Scratch. This will include learning a variety of important and fundamental computer programming concepts.  Attendees will have a completed game to show on the final day of camp, and will have a .

This camp is open to grads 5th – 8th for young women attending school in the Savannah Chatham County Public School System. It is designed for girls who have no coding experience.

There are 20 spots available. Applicants will be accepted in the order of their submission. 

There is no cost to attend.

Register online here.

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Family gardening event @ Savannah Children’s Museum, Sat May 21

You’re invited to The SoilFamily Expo @ Savannah Children’s Museum on Sat. May 21 2022, 9:30AM-2:30PM

This will be a collaborative edutaining adventure in homesteading, interactive presentation, and educational performance FOR ALL AGES.

Activities include: from how to prepare your soil, proper watering, how to plant and care for seedlings, when and how to harvest your crops and multiple ways to prepare your harvest from garden to table. In addition, arts and crafts, food trucks, and vendors will be available.

The SoilFamily, LLC is designed to help create healthier, happier, wealthier families as the building blocks for better communities.

Admission to SoilFamily Expo is included in the cost of regular admission to Savannah Children’s Museum, $10 for all guests 18 months and older. This event is FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Find info on how to become a member here.

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St. Andrew’s School soccer

The St. Andrew’s Boys Varsity Soccer team is headed to Macon for the GISA Final Four on Saturday, May 7. Kick off is at 4 p.m. at Mercer University against Westminster School of Augusta.

According to Coach Blake Seale, the team has been extremely focused on the semi-final round. They have watched lots of game film this week to determine their opponents’ strengths and weaknesses and spent time on the field working on better field shooting positions. Coach Seale also shared two stats worth noting. Thaddeus Sawyer ’26 has over 100 steals this season and Gordon Standing ’23, with 25 goals, is the leading scorer for GISA schools.

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St. Andrew’s is an International Baccalaureate World School inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12 in Savannah. For more information, visit https://saslions.com

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War of Jenkins’ Ear annual event @ Wormsloe Historic State Park, Savannah, Sat. May 21 2022, 10AM-4PM

It is 1742 and the Spanish are coming! Learn about the War of Jenkins’ Ear and Georgia’s role in the 1739-1748 war between Britain and Spain.

The War of Jenkins Ear annual event will be Sat. May 21, 2022, 10AM-4PM @ Wormsloe State Historic Site.

Build your own box fort next to the fortified home.

Join Wormsloe Historic State Park rangers for a presentation about the conflict at the Visitors Center. Military drills and black powder weapons demonstration throughout the day.

Admission: $2 – $10 

Learn more here

War of Jenkins’ Ear, Sat. May 21, 2022, 10AM-4PM

7601 Skidaway Road
Savannah, GA 31406
Chatham County

Sign up your little swimmer for a summer swim league.

Savannah Coastal Swim League (SCSL) offers competitive youth swimming in Savannah/Chatham County, Wilmington Island and Pooler during early summer.

Teams include Isle of Hope Sharks; Mayfair Marlins;  Wilmington Park Barracudas; Savannah Golf Club Stingrays; Savannah Quarters Sailfish; Savannah Yacht Club Commodores.

Some teams – such as Mayfair Marlins – do not require club membership to participate.

Swimmers of all levels are welcome.

The league includes regular practices as well as meets during which various teams compete against each other in late May & June 2022.

Telfair Museums Summer 2022 Art Camps @ Jepson Center, Savannah

Lots of creative 2022 summer camps options for kids @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah.

Registration is open. Learn more here. 

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Digital Artist Photography Camp

July 4–8 (Ages 13-16 years)
One-week half-day camps, 9AM-1PM
Members: $185
Non-members: $210

This half-day camp will spend most of the morning outside. The program will develop your young person’s skills as a photographer. We believe that all young people are artists. With that in mind, we will approach photography as professionals do, studying the Elements of Art. The camp will meet outside as much as possible during morning hours as we explore our environment in Telfair Square and other nearby locations. We will use DSLR digital cameras and learn about exposure and a few historical methods involving film. Photography is fun and accessible to everyone.

Register online here.

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Summer Art Club! Painting and Drawing Camp
June 6 –10 (Ages 10 -12 years)
July 25–29 (Ages 12-14 years)
One-week, 9AM-1PM
Members: $185
Non-members: $210

This half-day camp will spend most of the morning outside drawing and painting from observation. The camp is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing and painting skills, build a portfolio, and begin the process of developing good art-making habits. The camp will meet outside as much as possible during morning hours as we explore our environment in Telfair Square and other nearby locations. Students will focus on measurement, proportion, perspective, use of value, and color to create volume and space.

Register online here.

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Museum Adventures Pre-K Camp
Ages 4-6 yrs, 9am – noon
May 30 – June 3
July 18 –July 22
Members: $160
Non-members: $185

Stave off the summer doldrums! Exploring Telfair Museums’ three sites and exhibitions has never been so much fun. Each day, participants will tour a new exhibit and learn to create the very same types of art seen in the galleries, finding inspiration with instruction in drawing, painting, and printmaking. Students will immerse themselves in innovative arts lessons taught by professional artists.

Register online here.

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Art with the Pros
Ages 10 – 14
One-week 9AM – 1PM
June 20 – 24
June 27 – July 1
Members: $185
Non-members $210

Each day, this camp will feature a different local artist providing a unique lesson based on his or her medium. Lunch in Telfair Square (weather permitting) breaks and games in ArtZeum, and special tours of the galleries are all included. Students will learn to give constructive criticism on their own and their peers’ artwork.

Register online here.

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SouthCoast Health: What to do if your child fears pediatrician visits

Half of parents say their preschoolers are afraid of doctors’ visits, and one-fifth of parents say they struggle to speak with providers because their children get so upset.

SouthCoast Health medical experts offer tips here on how to help including: explain what to expect: validate your child’s feelings; use make-believe play: and lead by example.

“Do what you can to manage your own stress before and during the appointment. “One way to get relief,” advises Alisha Bennett, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at SouthCoast Health, “is to designate a specific time for asking questions.”

If there are any important matters you’d like to discuss with the doctor, consider bringing another parent or support person along, so you can speak alone with the doctor in private before or after your child is seen.

Learn more here.

SouthCoast Health pediatricians treat children of all ages, from newborns to age 21. Evening and weekend hours available, as well as urgent care walk-in visits. Schedule an appointment by calling 912-691-3600 or online. 

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Water parks will reopen for Summer 2022.

Who is ready for lazy river, spray pads & waterslides ?

Here are water parks in Statesboro, Jekyll Island & Charleston. (The Pooler water park – Surf Lagoon – is closed).

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Water Parks Near Savannah

Splash In The Boro opens for 2022 summer season May 21, weekends only. Opens daily May 28.
45 miles from Savannah in Statesboro, Ga.
Water Slides – 2 body slides and 1 inner tube slide wind around each other and finish with a plunge into a common wave pool. The park has a double flowrider , a 5-lane mat racer, a spray pad and slides for toddlers, 3 tube slides, a lazy river.

Open weekends only May 21 2022; Open daily May 28 2022. For hours click here.

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Summer Waves opening weekends May 14 2022.
75 Miles from Savannah on Jekyll Island.

Summer Waves Water Park located on Jekyll Island with 11 acres of splashing summertime fun for the whole family. Nine exciting attractions including six water slides, wave pool, lazy river, splash zone and kiddie area.

Open May 14 weekends only. Open daily May 28. For hours, click here. Hours are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm Summer Waves is open.  912.635.2074

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Charleston, SC Water Parks

Splash Zone Waterpark
at James Island County Park
871 Riverland Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
79 Miles from Savannah in Charleston, SC
Opens May 21 2022 weekends only; opens daily June 4.
Schedule here.
200-foot tube slide – 200-foot open slide – Caribbean play structure with slides, wheels, and sprays – 500-foot lazy river with an adventure channel featuring sprays and a waterfall – Leisure pool – open seasonally

Whirlin Waters Adventure Waterpark
87 miles from Savannah in North Charleston, SC
Opens May 21 2022 weekends only; opens daily June 4..
Schedule here.
Fun for all ages, Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark is located within North Charleston Wannamaker County Park and offers seasonal, island-style water play packed into over 15-acres.
Rip Tide Run mat racer takes riders on an exciting head-to-head competition over gut wrenching bumps, accelerating riders towards the finish line. (minimum height of 42”)

Splash Island Waterpark
91 miles away in Mount Pleasant, SC
Opens May 21 2022 weekends only; opens daily June 4..
Schedule here. 
200-foot water slide – 16-foot otter slide – Sprays, geysers, and raindrop waterfalls – The Cyclone, a 10-minute swirling water ride – Recreational pool

Enrichment Saturday – Barnyard @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah

Did You Know? Cows have been shown to prefer smells like lavender, and while they prefer self grooming brushes over a simply putting lavender on a fence post, they do show interest in that scent and this can be used to encourage the use of brushes.

Enrichment Saturday this Sat. May 14, 9:30-10:30AM @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah allows the public to see some of the special work that often goes on behind-the-scenes at Oatland.

This is an opportunity to witness how the Animal Care Staff provides special treats and activities to help hone the animals’ natural behaviors. Adults and children will participate in creating enrichment material for Oatland’s barnyard residents and will watch the cow, donkey, and pig experience their special creations.

• Tickets are limited to 10 people per session
• $20.00 per person, for all ages.  All attendees must have a ticket. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Purchase tickets online here.
• All participants must be at least 4 years of age.  Minors must be accompanied by a paid adult.
• Your ticket price includes admission to Oatland for the day, so feel free to stay and see the other animals after your program.

Purchase tickets online here.

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Here’s an opportunity to volunteer to help others in Savannah.

Inspiritus: Refugee and Immigration Services in Savannah is in need of tutors for their afterschool program in the City of Savannah. They work with children K-9 who are refugees and in need of support in homework and English learning.

Program runs Monday-Thursday, 4:30-6PM. Preferably, commitment is at least one day a week. You will need a background screening through the agency.

Email lindsey.grovenstein@weinspirit.org if you or a friend is interested in this unique experience.

Learn more here.

SouthCoast Health on how to adopt a new, healthier lifestyle

To improve women’s health throughout the nation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health created National Women’s Health Week, which begins on Mother’s Day each year.

This annual observance strives to empower women to learn about their health and the many services available to them. 

Learn how SouthCoast Health is dedicated to helping women in our communities achieve total wellness for life through a wide array of women’s health services.

It is highly encouraged that women use this week to start a new way of living. To adapt a lifestyle that leads to more preventative screenings, being more active, eating healthier, paying closer attention to mental and physical health, quitting smoking, and even stopping phone use while driving.

If you’re looking to kick-start a new, healthier lifestyle in honor of Women’s Health Week, schedule an appointment with one of SouthCoast Health primary care physicians today or give us a call at 912-691-3600.

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Telescopes to be set up for the public for viewing of total eclipse of full moon

Kindermusik Savannah classes free for newborns

Come join Kindermusik Savannah for free with your tiniest music maker!

All of Kindermusik Savannah classes are completely free for babies under 10 weeks. Your little one will get to be immersed in music from the very beginning, and you’ll get to meet a community of wonderful parents, grandparents and caregivers, who make up the Kindermusik family.

Text 912-432-5885 to set up your free trial today.  

Classes available for 0-7 year olds.

Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com for more info. 

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends. 

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World Migratory Bird Day @ Skidaway Island, Sat. May 14 2022, 10AM-3PM

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day on Sat. May 14 2022 at the UGA Aquarium on Skidaway Island in Savannah.

Aquarium educators along with ornithological organizations and birding experts will have stations setup with educational activities for all ages.

The World Migratory Bird Day event is included with the cost of admission to the UGA Aquarium.​ Learn more about admission fees at https://gacoast.uga.edu/aquarium

Learn more here.

SCCPSS Junior University/World Language & Pre-AP Summer Camps, Savannah

Junior University/World Language and Pre-AP Camps will take place June 1-17 (13 days) 2022 at the Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern University in Savannah.

This year, World Language is integrated into both camps.

Camp hours are 9AM – 2PM. Students are encouraged to bring lunch and snacks.

Bus transportation will be provided to Armstrong from “hub” schools throughout the district.

Junior University and World Language Camp focuses on students in grades 2-7.

Pre-AP Camp focuses on students in grades 8-10.

There is a $100 fee to participate in camps. The fee covers supplies and field trips.

These camps are available ONLY for SCCPSS students (including charter schools).

Camp registration is a two-step process. Completing the registration form is the first step to securing registration. The second step is to pay for the camp using our secured School Cash online payment method. Payment instructions will be provided via email.

Our camps will prioritize an equitable distribution of students from all schools in SCCPSS.

Registration: https://forms.gle/E4NfMTviadeP6voK7 

Tybee Beach Bum parade — also known as the world’s oldest, largest and most fun water fight (parade floats vs. parade watchers) — is back! It will be 6:30PM Fri. May 20 2022.

The parade kicks off at 6:30PM at the North Beach Parking Lot and makes it way through the Island on HW80 / Butler Ave all the way to Tybrisa Street.

Bring your squirt gun and the family!

Learn more here.

Savannah Scottish Games 2022 @ Bethesda Academy (Free for children 10 & younger)

Savannah’s Scottish Games return on Sat. May 7 2022 @ Bethesda Academy, 9AM-5PM

After a two-year COVID hiatus, this year’s festival will feature athletes, pipe bands, highland dancers, border collies, historic reenactors, Scottish vendors, Celtic musicians, and clans.

Purchase tickets & learn more here.

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Free Family Fun Night @ Sandbox Children’s Museum, Fri. May 6, 5-7:30PM

Join Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. for the last Free Family Fun Night of the season.

This free evening includes the Sea Turtle Patrol, the Lions club will hold free vision screenings, and Palmetto Pops if you need a treat to cool off.

Admission is free but please reserve your spot online here.

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Mother’s Day Market Saturday @ Islands Farmers Market

Food vendors, artisan vendors, special guests, non-profit groups, etc. @ Islands Farmers Market this Sat. May 7, 9AM-Noon. This Saturday will also feature: photographer booth, face painting, bouncy house & more.

401 Quarterman Dr.
Savannah Ga 31410

SCAD Sand Arts Festival 2022, Tybee Is.

See spectacular sand structures at the SCAD Sand Arts Festival 2022 Fri. May 6 2022 on Tybee Island, featuring professor of fibers Ben Copperwheat and other guest artists. The event starts 10AM @ the pier on Tybee Island’s South Beach.

SCAD students and alumni compete to dazzle spectators and judges for a chance to win one of several awards.

Pack a picnic lunch, plenty of water, and your sunglasses.

This event, presented by the SCAD School of Foundation Studies, is free and open to the public for attendance. Registration to participate is open to SCAD students only through Fri. April 29.

Learn more here.

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REGION CHAMPS

Congratulations to St. Andrew’s Boys Varsity Soccer team on capturing the 2 AAA region title April 19, beating Frederica Academy 3-1.

This is the team’s second year in a row to win the title.

Playoff seedings will be announced on Thursday. Go Lions!

St. Andrew’s is an International Baccalaureate World School inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12 in Savannah. For more information, visit https://saslions.com

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Summer Soccer Camps 2022

Tormenta FC Academy summer camps are fantastic experiences for both veteran and new soccer players.

Full-day soccer camps also include a FREE soccer ball and the afternoon being indoor soccer play.

With programming in Georgia and South Carolina throughout the summer, Tormenta offers the perfect program for you. Learn more and register online here

Half and full-day options are available in numerous locations: Savannah, Pooler, Southbridge, Islands, Skidaway Is., as well in South Carolina in Hilton Head Is., Bluffton, and Hardeeville.

See the sessions and register online here. 

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