If you’re like me, you know how tough it can be to watch your child struggle with reading — especially when you know how smart and capable they really are.
At Savannah Educational Consultants, we get it. That’s why we’re offering a special summer program designed just for students with dyslexia and reading challenges.
It’s called “Read to Succeed”, and it’s all about giving kids the tools — and the confidence — they need to become successful readers.
Here’s what you can expect: Small, focused groups and one-on-one support Certified instructors trained in programs like Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading Fun, multisensory lessons that actually make reading click Real progress you’ll be able to see — and they’ll be proud of
Program Details: 4 weeks starting June 2025 Monday–Thursday | 2 hour daily sessions At Savannah Educational Consultants $1,500 total
We’ll also check in with you weekly, offer simple things you can do at home, and celebrate every win — big or small.
Here’s the truth: Real, lasting change in reading takes more than a quick fix. It takes the right kind of teaching, the right kind of practice, and a whole lot of encouragement.
This summer could be the turning point your child needs.
Spots are limited, and we want every child to get the attention they deserve — so if you’re thinking about it, now’s the time!
Reserve your spot by calling today 912-238-9552
Let’s help your child walk into next school year feeling proud, capable, and ready to shine.
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Emulate the vibrant work of Vera Neumann, on view in SCAD MOA’s exhibition Vera & Friends: Artist Scarves by Vera Neumann and Massif Central, as you create your own custom scarf under the mentorship of a museum educator. Discover the diverse mediums she fashioned into wearable art as you try your hand at using watercolors, pressed flowers, and screen-printing techniques.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Teen Night: Future furnishings
Thursday, June 12
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Join SCAD alum Suzanne Nelson (B.F.A., furniture design, 2014) as she guides you through the fine-tuned art of furniture design. Drawing inspiration from works in the galleries, including Samuel Ross’ multimedia exhibition HEAVE, students are invited to create their own functional yet fantastical designs.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Teen Night: Sophisticated selfies
Thursday, June 26
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Learn the fundamentals of photography with SCAD alum Robin Maaya (B.F.A., photography, 2021) as she guides students on how to adjust their cell phone camera settings to take self-portraits like the images seen in SCAD deFINE ART honoree Zanele Muholi’s eponymous exhibition.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Teen Night: Threads of expression
Thursday, July 10
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Explore the impact of fiber arts with SCAD alum Ivy Anderson (B.F.A., fibers, 2024) through the lens of artist Diedrick Brackens and his current exhibition the shape of survival. Practice the process of designing custom textiles with fellow artists in this immersive, tactile workshop.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Teen Night: Building character
Thursday, July 17
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Appreciate the ambient art of watercolors and architectural illustration with SCAD alum and artist Derek Larson (M.F.A., sequential art, 2011). While you engage in live portrayal, hear more about the SCAD Museum of Art’s structural history as you bring its walls to life through pigment.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
Teen Night: Timeless techniques
Thursday, July 24
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Collaborate with SCAD graduate student Joanna Paige Silver (M.F.A. painting) to practice the Japanese art of chine collé! Garner inspiration from the works showcased in the museum collection and lobby exhibition Vera & Friends: Artist Scarves by Vera Neumann and Massif Central — which features designs made using the same technique — while creating your own prints using this special transfer process.
Admission to the workshop is $10. All skill levels welcome. Supplies and dinner are provided.
To sign up, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.
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Seth Bonder Camp is at Georgia Tech Savannah this summer for 9th – 12th graders, July 7th – 11th, 2025!
The Seth Bonder Summer Program in Computational and Data Science Engineering is intended for high school students interested in computer science and engineering who have no or minimal background in data science and computer programming.
The program only requires that participants can use a browser and have a desire to learn computational and data science through meaningful and exciting applications in machine learning, optimization, computational social science, and genomics. The Level 1 program allows students to start from Level 1 with the Snap! visual programming language. The key computational concepts are introduced using a small robot (“Karel the Robot”) navigating in a grid world. Lunch is included in the cost!
How does your child react when you tell them you’re going to Kindermusik? Their face probably lights up, their eyes sparkle, they clap and squeal with excitement! In our May playdate, we’re exploring the adventures of a typical child enjoying a super-fun day at Kindermusik! Our engaging songs, instruments, stories, dances, and movement activities will all focus around the highlight of every child’s week! If your child is a Kindermusik lover, don’t miss this exciting playdate: It’s Music Day!
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
Let Savannah Scholars help improve your high school student’s access to and graduation from a best-fit college!
Savannah Scholars is a free, eight-year comprehensive program. Applicants who are accepted into the program are inducted in the fall of their high school freshman year. Students in the program are then supported and advised throughout high school.
Savannah Scholars provides the following:
*Informative workshops that build a student’s and family’s college knowledge
*Peer support through a positive cohort of like-minded students
*1:1 mentoring, starting sophomore year
*College visits all four years of high school
*Free ACT test preparation
*Access to on-campus, pre-college seminars and classes
*Individualizedcollege counseling, including the application and selection processes
*Ongoing persistence counseling to ensure a positive transition to and through college
Looking for a fun and enriching summer experience for your middle schooler?
Savannah Educational Consultants– the popular Southeast Georgia resource that provides esteemed college, career counseling/coaching, academic support, tutorial, and evaluation services for students and adults – is offering TWO engaging literacy programs this June 2025— one in-person in Savannah, and one live online — both designed to spark curiosity, build reading confidence, and beat the summer slide!
Mondays and Wednesdays in June • 90-minute sessions
This online class is perfect for busy families or students outside the Savannah area. Each week, we’ll explore incredible stories with layered themes and fun twists.
Books:
• The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
• A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel by Madeleine L’Engle & Hope Larson
Boosts comprehension, critical thinking, and literary analysis
Join from anywhere | Interactive + small group format
Led by distinguished educator: Celeste Martin Nathan
Summer camp enrollment is now open at YMCA locations across Georgia. There’s no better place for your child to experience fun, friendship, and adventure. At YMCA day camp, your kids will make new friends and have tons of fun as they experience new adventures, outdoor games, and creative activities every day.
Don’t wait—spaces are filling up fast! Find your Y and enroll today here.
Several branches also have specialty camp offerings. Find out more about branch specific camps and register online here.
Let the adventure begin!
YMCA of Coastal Georgia operates 11 units, in Bulloch, Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, McIntosh and Glynn Counties including:
Effingham YMCA Golden Isles & McIntosh YMCA Habersham YMCA Islands YMCA Liberty County/ Armed Services YMCA Richmond Hill YMCA Tybee Island YMCA West Chatham YMCA
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Camp is weekly Monday-Friday from May 27-Aug. 8 2025 for ages 5-14.
Summer Art Camp is five days of total art time! Drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture & fiber arts table. All art materials included. There will be two instructors staffed for camp. Every staff member has experience in teaching youth art classes and guide with positive reinforcement.
Painting with a Twist studio on East Oglethorpe Avenue in downtown Savannah will offer a variety of fun events for Mother’s Day weekend (May 10 &11) as well as throughout the month of May 2025.
Events include:
A Mother’s Day Coffee & Canvas: Tulips for Mom on Saturday May 9, 10AM-Noon: Sip on your favorite morning beverage, breathe in those relaxing vibes, and treat yourself (or the mama in your life) to a peaceful morning of creativity and connection. Book this session here.
Come celebrate the new Summit Gymnastics facility on Eisenhower Drive in Savannah (in the former Toysmart) on Monday May 17, 10AM-1PM.
The Summit Gymnastics Grand Opening will feature at giant ninja inflatable, water slide and other water activities, raffle drawing, kona ice, obstacle courses.
Sign up for Summer Camp at the Grand Opening and receive 10 percent off.
Sign up for classes at the Grand Opening and receive 10 percent off,
Already signed up? Bring a friend to sign up and receive 10% off.
Learn more about Summit Gymnastics in Savannah here.
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The City of Savannah’s Athletics Department is excited to offer a Youth Cheerleading program designed for kids who want to learn the fundamentals of cheerleading, including cheers, chants, dance routines, and teamwork.
Whether your child is new to cheerleading or looking to sharpen their skills, this program offers a fun and engaging experience for all skill levels.
Register today!
For more information, call 912-351-3852 or email athletics@savannaga.gov
Step into a Broadway time capsule with The Drowsy Chaperone, presented by SCAD’s School of Film and Acting, May 22 – 25 2025 at the Lucas Theatre in Savannah.
The Drowsy Chaperone is a musical-within-a-musical that brings the glitz and glamour of 1920s Broadway to life. Running from May 22–25 at Savannah’s historic Lucas Theatre for the Arts, this Tony Award-winning comedy follows a lonely theater enthusiast—known only as “Man in Chair”—who escapes into the world of his favorite forgotten musical.
As he plays the original cast recording, the show bursts into life in his apartment, complete with mistaken identities, tap-dancing groomsmen, and a delightfully tipsy chaperone. Don’t miss this whimsical journey through Broadway’s past!
