A self-activating button is just one of the improvements at Hull Park’s renovated splash pad @ 55th and Atlantic streets in Savannah.
The Hull Park splash pad renovation is part of the City of Savannah’s Recreation ReiMagined initiative geared towards raising the quality of recreational facilities while providing increased access to residents.
Before the renovation, the splash pad water was only on during certain set times and without any of the colorful aquatic devices. Now users can self-activate the water from 8AM-8PM Monday-Friday and 9AM-9PM Saturday & Sunday from April to October
Hull Park also includes a playground, athletic field, and picnic area.
Tybee Ballet Theatre’s BEGINNER’S SERIES will featuring a stellar staff of professional dancers who are so eager to share their craft with you on an accessible and inclusive level.
Just show up and show out, y’all! Try something new this summer and step out of that box. Shatter those glass ceilings telling you you are too old, too late, too whatever! Being bad at something is SO GOOD FOR YOU…why not do it next to some of the most supportive people on this island?!?
The studio is calling. Time to answer. See ya on the dance floor!
Youth who are blind or have low vision are invited to Savannah Cultural Arts Center for a 5-day camp specially designed for their needs! With activities in both visual and performing arts, participants will experience art in a new and creative way each day.
Camp takes place June 3-7 2024, 9:30-2:30PM. $25 city residents/$35 non-residents – financial assistance is available for qualifying families.
All materials supplied, campers should bring their lunch and a snack.
Camper may bring a friend or family member of any ability also in rising grades 1-11 (registration and fee apply).
Preparing for summer swimming means more than just enjoying the sun—it’s about staying safe too!
Assign a designated water watcher, enroll in swim lessons for you or your child, and don’t forget the sunscreen.
Starting swim lessons early not only enhances your swimming skills but prepares you or your child with life-saving water skills.
Dive in and enroll now at British Swim School of Savannah. Equip your child with essential survival skills for a lifetime of confidence and enjoyment in the water. Classes are filling fast, so don’t miss out – secure your child’s place today!”
912-303-7853
Visit British Swim School of Savannah website here.
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Savannah Classical Academy’s new tuition-based Pre-K program for the 2024-25 school year starts August 1, 2024 and runs for 36 weeks, mirroring SCA’s K-12 program. This program will offer students an opportunity to benefit from classical education and experience SCA’s core values earlier in their schooling.
To be eligible for the 2024-2025 school year, children must be four years of age on or before September 1, 2024.
The SCA program is not a free Georgia Lottery funded program. Cost is $175 per week.
Students enrolled in Pre-K will have priority enrollment into the following school year’s kindergarten class, which is available free of charge to any student living in Chatham County.
Parents may submit their application via the online application here.
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Savannah Classical K-12 Applications
Families may submit an application for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 waiting lists. All K-12 students in Chatham County are eligible to apply.
Savannah Classical Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school serving Chatham County residents. Offering an academically rigorous education and an environment that fosters academic excellence, Savannah Classical Academy offers a high quality choice for families in our community.
This action-packed outdoor camp is filled with fun activities, educational experiences and new friends. Daily horse-back riding. Scavenger hunt. Tie-dye T-shirts. Team building games. Water balloon toss, crafts and more. Pool party every Friday.
Rising 8th – 11th graders, join Georgia Tech Savannah for a Murder Mystery theater and science camp June 3rd – 7th 2024 on the Georgia Tech Savannah campus!
Theater and science combine to create this week-long murder mystery adventure!
During the week, students will be given roles that they will have to keep secret for their final performance on Friday.
Students will learn throughout the week different acting techniques including improv and deflection.
Students will also learn the science that goes into crime scene investigation including forensics and interrogation techniques.
Cheap summer kids’ weekday movies have become a summer tradition over the years. That tradition continues for this Summer 2024 with the following cheap weekday morning kids’ movies:
$2 movies Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10AM @ both Pooler movie theaters.
$1.75 movies Mondays & Thursdays @ Cinemark in Bluffton SC.
$3 movies Mondays & Wednesdays @ AMC Classics Savannah 11.
Here are the 2024 Savannah-area summer kids’ movies schedules:
$1.75 movies Mondays & Thursdays @ Cinemark in Bluffton SC.
Located in:Berkeley Place106 Buckwalter Pkwy, Bluffton, SC 29910
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Savannah
Summer Kids’ Movie Series Schedule @ AMC CLASSIC Savannah 11.
Every Monday & Wednesday June 24-Aug. 14. Tickets are $3 plus tax. Showtimes to be announced.
Minions: The Rise of Gru: 6/24 & 6/26
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax: 7/1 & 7/3
Sing: 7/8 & 7/10
Sing 2: 7/15 & 7/17
The Secret Life of Pets: 7/22 & 7/24
Migration: 7/29 & 7/31
Despicable Me 2: 8/5 & 8/7
Despicable Me 3: 8/12 & 8/14
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Have you seen any other local theaters offering Summer Movies for Kids at a discount? Let us know by emailing us at anne@southernmamas.com and we will get them added to the list!
New Savannah playground @ Ambuc Park next to Chatham County Aquatic Center
There’s a new fully accessible playground to check out: Ambuc Park next to Chatham County Aquatic Center and Ambuc Park baseball/softball fields on Sallie Mood Drive in Savannah.
The Ambuc Park playground allows children who may have physical limitations to enjoy a fully functional playground experience. The $329,000 project includes wheelchair swings, a handicap-accessible zip line, a zero-entry merry-go-round, and climbing areas.
Ambucs donated $175,000 towards this new area from funds they’ve raised over the past three and a half years.
Ambuc Park playground is @ 7230 Sallie Mood Dr, Savannah, GA 31406
Add this to your Summer 2024 bucket list: sign up for Kids Bowl Free program, so you kids can bowl for free all summer at the following Savannah-Lowcountry area participating bowling centers:
*Frames N Games in Pooler.
*Premier Bowl & Bistro in Pooler.
*Station 300 in Bluffon SC.
The Kids Bowl Free program begins May 1 2023 @ Premier Bowl & Bistro in Pooler & @ Station 300 Bluffton. The program begins June 1 2023 @ Frames N Games in Pooler.
Registered kids receive two free games of bowling each day of the Kids Bowl Free program all summer long at the bowling center with which you register. Age limits are set by the individual bowling centers.
There’s also a family pass option that allows adults, older siblings and babysitters to bowl along with the registered kids. The family pass is a one time payment, that is set by participating bowling centers.
Sweet news awaits! Get ready to savor every magical moment with a FREE dining plan when you book your enchanting getaway using your Disney Visa Card.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of Walt Disney World Resort with a 4-night, 4-day package including a stay at a select Disney Resort hotel and theme park tickets featuring the Park Hopper option. And here’s the best part – indulge in delectable dining experiences at no additional cost!
Available for arrivals on select nights:
July 1 – July 31, 2024
September 1 – September 7, 2024
December 9 – December 21, 2024
It’s time to make unforgettable memories with loved ones, surrounded by the magic that only Disney can provide. Don’t miss out on this incredible offer – book now to let the adventure begin and enjoy your favorite Disney World treats FREE!
Contact Two Sisters Travelto book your magical getaway! With their expert guidance and planning, your dream Disney Vacation has never been easier! Let Two Sisters Travel handle all the details so you can focus on making memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you are a first timer, or a seasoned Disney enthusiast, Two Sisters Travel dedicated team will help make your trip magical.
British Swim School’s exciting partnership brings the magic of Peppa Pig to the pool, transforming swim lessons into an adventure filled with laughter and delight.
Enter the British Swim School Sweepstakes for a chance to win the Grand Prize – an all-expense-paid trip to the Peppa Pig Theme Park in Florida and 3 months of free British Swim School lessons!
Enter between May 6-June 17 2024 for a chance to win.
You’re invited to PedsNow’s grand opening at its newest location in Pooler on Tues. May 14, 2024 5:30-7PM.
PedsNow is a one-stop urgent care for kids with a pediatrician on site, open seven days a week.
A special ribbon-cutting ceremony will commemorate the event.
Explore Southeast Georgia’s finest Pediatric Urgent Care. Tour their facilities and meet their highly skilled team.
PedsNow is partnering with Shelter From The Rain and requests attendees bring along baby essentials such as baby wash, lotion, diapers, and pull-ups for local families in need.
The popular, well-established, full-day JEA Camp Savannah is a diverse day camp that embraces Jewish values to help build children’s confidence, create long-lasting friendships and develop a strong sense of community…one camper at a time.
Spots at JEA Camp Savannah are filling up fast! Registration is open and don’t wait until it is too late!
JEA Camp Savannah is open to everyone entering grades K-10th grade. Campers do not need to be JEA members to attend.
Camp is 8AM-6PM with early-drop off option at 7AM.
In addition to weekly day camps, JEA Camp Savannah offers specialty summer camps on certain weeks including Artrageous Adventures in Art: Sports Camp; Pickle Ball Junior Camp; Day Trekkers.
For more information or questions about programming, please contact DJ Horton by email Camp@savj.org or Jackie Laban by email Jackiel@savj.org or by phone: 912.355.8111.
If you have questions about registration or financial assistance, please contact Camp Registrar, Sarah Docar by email Kids@savj.org or by phone: 912.355.8111 Ext 308.
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Savannah Adventist Christian School in Pooler will offer a faith-based summer day camp for ages 5-10 years old.
Activities will include Bible stories and activities, arts & crafts, games & water activities, math and literacy learning, music and creative movement, science discovery and more.
Weekly Dates are June 3-28 2024 & July 1-26 2024.
Hours are 7:30-8:30AM drop off; 8:30AM-3PM camp; 3-4:30PM pick-up.
Children will be put into two cohorts based on age. The adult to child ratio will be approximately 1:7. Maximum capacity: 28 campers.
Open to all children ages 5-10. Campers do not need to attend Savannah Adventist, which offers preschool starting at age 3 through high school, 12th grade.
Just as their name suggests, primary care providers (PCPs) are often your first point of contact when seeking professional care for any ailment you’re facing— mental health challenges are no exception!
This #MentalHealthMonth, learn how your SouthCoast Health PCP can help.
Come and see why Kindermusik International awarded Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano Top Program Status, placing your Bloomingdale studio in the top 5% of Kindermusik programs worldwide!
The Jam UAC – Savannah’s new recreational fitness center for kids featuring gymnastics, ninjastics & obstacle course – will offer extended care hours at The Jam’s Summer Camp 2024!
Early drop-off as soon as 7:30AM and late pick-up as late as 6PM.
Secure your spot now online through The JAM’s Parent Portal.
