As we countdown to the best summer yet, join Savannah JEA for a taste of what Summer 2023 will look like. At Summer Days at the J on May 24 & May 25 2023, there will be swimming, baking, field trips, games, art and so much more. Don’t miss out on all the fun and register today here.
Days at the J are daily camps that are offered when school is out during the year. This includes days like Veteran’s Day, Teacher Work Days, Spring Break and “Those Two Mid-Week Days in May When School is Out” aka May 24 & 25 2023.
All children (ages 4-8th grade) are welcome.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to DJ Horton (Camp@savj.org) or Jackie Laban (JackieL@savj.org). Or by phone: 912.355.8111 Ext 308.
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This summer, the Savannah Cultural Arts Center is offering a new arts camp for youth who are blind or visually impaired. Projects will include ceramics, sculpture, tactile art making, music, movement, theatre and more, designed especially for these students.
June 5th-9th 2023
Open to rising 1st – 8th graders
9:30AM – 2:30PM (drop off 9AM, pick up by 3PM)
$95
$75 (City of Savannah Resident Rate)
Financial assistance available.
Savannah Cultural Arts Center is located at 201 Montgomery St.
Housed in the former ArtZeum and other galleries on the south end of the Jepson Center for the Arts, the two-story CAM will build personal connections for children and youth to Telfair Museums, Savannah’s historic district, and the artist experience. There will be hands-on experiences with a wide range of art-centered disciplines.
The space will incorporate Telfair’s growing permanent collection to encourage understanding and appreciation of a diverse array of artists and modes of expression. There will be interactive kiosks that guide young visitors through key ideas and concepts, as well as check-out art kits that inspire family-centered learning and making.
CAM also will allow the museum to expand its programming.
Telfair members will be the first in line to experience this new technology-based space, and we hope you will join us for the member-only experiences on July 8 and 9 2023, 9-11AM. Learn how to become a member here.
Telfair Museums will offer a preview of the brand-new Children’s Art Museum (CAM) before it opens; CAMpers will be the first to experience new interactive exhibits, explore impressionist art, and make immersive art installations.
This five-day, half-day CAM Summer Camp for ages 7-10 will present engaging projects that include; creating environments using projections and shadow puppets and exploring design principles such as shape, color, movement, and repetition.
The Mosaic Church & Preschool in Savannah will offer a full-day, eight-week summer day camp for children and youth in Savannah, June 5-July 28. The camp will be Mon.- Fri. 8:30AM to 4:30PM. Before and after care provided.
Children and their families will gain: the benefit of daily positive interactions, new understandings of the importance of character development and physical activity.
Enrollment is open to all children ages 5-13. Each week, your child will focus on a different aspect of character development. Children will be grouped by age; 5-7, 8-10, 11-13.
There will be classes in character development using music, art, nutrition, computers, outdoor games, field trips & special guests. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided daily.
In addition to weekly day camps, JEA Camp Savannah offers specialty summer camps on certain weeks including Ultimate Sports Camp for ages K-5th grade.
Each day, campers will rotate through instructional sessions of core/secondary sports.
Campers will learn techniques, develop skills and advance their abilities. The goal is to have campers learn in a fun and active environment with an emphasis on sportsmanship, confidence building and mutual respect.
To register, visit JEA Camp Savannah then click on registration link. Under your preferred week, select the Ultimate Sports option in the drop-down menu.
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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Sign up now for Neighborhood Comics comic art summer camps! From zines to career options, Neighborhood Comics will walk through the steps from inspiration to creation to publication.
For grades 6 and up.
These three classes will present unique concepts, processes and methods for creating comic books.
All classes are half-day and will be held at Neighborhood Comics’ southside Savannah Clubhouse location (1116 E. Montgomery Cross Rd Savannah, GA 31406). All classes have a minimum size of 8 students. If that minimum is not reached, the course will be canceled and fees refunded.
Comic Art Careers
*Two Sessions: June 26-30 & July 17-21 2023
*Weekdays from 1:30PM – 5:00PM
*Class size: 8-12
*Cost: $300
This one-week seminar focuses on the technical aspects of working in the comic book industry. Each day covers a different topic, including the four main principles of comic art (penciling, inking, coloring and lettering) as well as related topics such as anatomy, perspective and dynamic page layouts. Camp includes individualized student critiques or reviews from working comic artists. Basic art supplies (pencils, pens, paper etc) are provided at the studio.
Takeaways: Custom sketch book, 10 comic books, class notes, 12-page original comic featuring the student’s work.
Zines and mini-comics are an inexpensive, effective medium to convey short stories, political opinions, satire and fandom. This course focuses on the history of zines and zine making techniques on a budget. The class will examine self-published works and students will develop a minimum of 3 different zine concepts during the week, one of which will be created in multiples. Basic art supplies (pencils, pens, paper etc) are provided at the studio.
Takeaways: Custom sketch book, 10 comic books/zines, class notes, 3+ self-produced zines plus multiples.
Over the course of this one-week seminar, students will learn the basics of storytelling through sequential art. This includes development of concept, plot, pacing, conflict and resolution. Note: This class focuses on crafting stories, not art style or technical skills. Basic art supplies (pencils, pens, paper etc) are provided at the studio.
Takeaways: Custom sketch book, 10 comic books, class notes, 12-page original comic featuring the student’s work.
Kids will participate in a variety of activities to include; basketball, flag football, kickball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, tag games, and more! Camp hours are 8:30AM to 3:30PM (Extended Care until 5PM) and for ages 6 to 12.
TIMES 8:30AM – 3:30PM (5PM for extended care) AGES 6 – 12 years old LOCATION Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA COST $250 | $300 for extended care INCLUDES Fun games, activities, a t-shirt and a pizza party on Friday!
For more information, contact Sean Willett at 912.344.3295 or swillett@georgiasouthern.edu
DATES:
June 5 – 9 June 12 – 16 July 17 – 21 July 24 – 28
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Camp Calvary offers 10 specialities that may interest your camper (Baseball, Cheerleading, Basketball, Soccer, Art, Dance, STEM, Volleyball, Theater and Lacrosse). Summer is a great opportunity to try something new, dive into learning a new sport or a new skill. Read more about the speciality choices here.
Camp days begin with your child’s choices for Specialty classes. The remainder of the day is filled with Bible experiences, daily Chapel, engaging afternoon activity rotations including group games, visits to the STEM and Nature center, and some other surprises waiting for you.
Calvary can’t WAIT to spend a week (or two) of the summer with you!
This summer, rising second and third graders are invited to come to Georgia Tech Savannah to experience high-quality and uniquely themed programs designed to enhance and encourage curiosity and enthusiasm for science, mathematics, engineering, art, and technology.
From fairytales and food science to exploring the ocean and more, students will experience different themed hands-on programming each week.
Explore the world of Fairytales through this week of science experiments, cooking exploration and magical mysteries. Students will learn about a new fairytale each day and will delve into the how and why of different aspects of each story.
Create with LEGO (June 12-16) | $350
Learn construction, gear ratios, programming, and more during this week-long intro to LEGO engineering. Students will work with LEGO Spike kits to build structures and bring them to life.
Exploring STEM in Music (June 20-23) | $250
Learn how to create music using technology, kinesthetics, recycled materials, and more! Discover what music is, where to find it in daily life, and how to make your own.
Mad Scientist (June 26-30) | $350
Do you know what happens when you mix baking soda and vinegar? What about all the ingredients needed to make glow in the dark slime? What is a non-Newtonian liquid? Join us to get messy and hands-on with new science experiments each day.
Exploring the Ocean (July 10-14) | $350
Take a deep dive into the world of underwater. How do whales hold their breathe for so long? Can sharks really smell blood in the water? How many different types of fish are there? Explore these questions and more using hands-on activities and a field trip!
Food Science (July 17-21) | $300
Have you ever wanted to know why bread rises? How does cake go from batter to fluff? Can you make ice cream using a soccer ball? Explore these questions and more through this week full of hands-on food based experiments.
Sharkie Camp: activities and experiences designed to help young children learn and grow.
Princess Camp: this best-selling camp will transport children into a world of fantasy and enchantment. Campers can dress up like their favorite princesses, learn dance moves and songs from their favorite movies, create beautiful crafts and play exciting games.
Tumbling & Tumbling/Strength Summer Camps
Tumble and Strength Camp: a way for campers to gain both physical and mental strength. This camp is designed to help campers develop skills and confidence needed to become a successful, confident athlete. Includes tumbling drills, strength and conditioning exercises, agility drills. Experienced coaches will work with campers to help them reach their goals.
See all the Savannah Sharks Summer Camps 2023 and sign up online here.
Calling all young scientists to get messy and conduct some fun experiments through this hands-on science camp! This week will offer a jammed packed week of activities ranging from slime making to exploring electricity and circuits!
Get ready to get messy and have a blast! Children will use their imaginations as they create unique works of art! Campers will learn about different artists, dabble in color and explore different mediums in this fun-filled camp.
Campers will love designing and constructing their dream inventions and structures using a variety of recycled materials, Legos, and untraditional supplies.
CMOP’s classic camp is back! Explore all of the terrific museum exhibits and participate in our daily programs! We’ll be on the go making projects and inventions, creating art, and having a blast in the exhibits!
Two camp times to choose from. This camp is offered as a morning only camp or choose the all day option.
July 17-21 2023. Two time options: 9AM-Noon (morning only) or 9AM-3PM (all day)
Your child will have a blast creating rhythm through STEM building of musical instruments! Design, build, and learn to play various instruments such as rhythm boards, rubber band harmonicas, and straw pan flutes!
In partnership with the Savannah Philharmonic, this program will explore the STEM side of how music is made and performed. Participants will learn about acoustics, sound design, recording, composition, and more! Each participant will keep their musical creations and have the opportunity to showcase how they work during our end-of-the-week celebration. June 20-23; $250
Learn how to create music using technology, kinesthetics, recycled materials, and more! Discover what music is, where to find it in daily life, and how to make your own! June 20-23; $250
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Find more information about these Summer 2023 Georgia Tech Savannah programs and register online here.
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Horse camp @ Red Gate Farms in Savannah is a spectacular week-long event including daily horseback riding lessons teaching basic horse care and horsemanship, arts and crafts, recreational games/activities, daily picnic on the farm, trivia, and more.
There will be a horse show and a pizza & pool party every Friday.
No prior horse experience is required!
Ages 7-13 years old.
Each camp session is Monday – Friday from 8:30AM to 1PM.
One Week Sessions:
May 29 – June 2; June 5 – June 9; June 12 – 16; June 19 – 23;
June 16 – June 30; July 3 – July 7; July 10 – July 14; July 17 – July 23
Includes all activities, supplies, and a camp t-shirt.
Looking for a fullfilling full-day summer camp for your child? Check out the much-beloved, well-established JEA Camp Savannah. Check out the camp schedule here.
Different, spirited weekly themes, field trips, special events are all part of the JEA camp tradition. Speciality camps and add-ons are also available.
JEA Camp Savannah is open to everyone entering grades K-10th grade.
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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Kids will participate in a variety of activities to include; basketball, flag football, kickball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, tag games, and more! Camp hours are 8:30AM to 3:30PM (Extended Care until 5PM) and for ages 6 to 12.
TIMES 8:30AM – 3:30PM (5PM for extended care) AGES 6 – 12 years old LOCATION Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA COST $250 | $300 for extended care INCLUDES Fun games, activities, a t-shirt and a pizza party on Friday!
For more information, contact Sean Willett at 912.344.3295 or swillett@georgiasouthern.edu
DATES:
June 5 – 9 June 12 – 16 July 17 – 21 July 24 – 28
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Sign up now for Neighborhood Comics comic art summer camps! From zines to career options, Neighborhood Comics will walk through the steps from inspiration to creation to publication.
For grades 6 and up.
These three classes will present unique concepts, processes and methods for creating comic books.
All classes are half-day and will be held at Neighborhood Comics’ southside Savannah Clubhouse location (1116 E. Montgomery Cross Rd Savannah, GA 31406). All classes have a minimum size of 8 students. If that minimum is not reached, the course will be canceled and fees refunded.
Comic Art Careers
*Two Sessions: June 26-30 & July 17-21 2023
*Weekdays from 1:30PM – 5:00PM
*Class size: 8-12
*Cost: $300
This one-week seminar focuses on the technical aspects of working in the comic book industry. Each day covers a different topic, including the four main principles of comic art (penciling, inking, coloring and lettering) as well as related topics such as anatomy, perspective and dynamic page layouts. Camp includes individualized student critiques or reviews from working comic artists. Basic art supplies (pencils, pens, paper etc) are provided at the studio.
Takeaways: Custom sketch book, 10 comic books, class notes, 12-page original comic featuring the student’s work.
Zines and mini-comics are an inexpensive, effective medium to convey short stories, political opinions, satire and fandom. This course focuses on the history of zines and zine making techniques on a budget. The class will examine self-published works and students will develop a minimum of 3 different zine concepts during the week, one of which will be created in multiples. Basic art supplies (pencils, pens, paper etc) are provided at the studio.
Takeaways: Custom sketch book, 10 comic books/zines, class notes, 3+ self-produced zines plus multiples.
Over the course of this one-week seminar, students will learn the basics of storytelling through sequential art. This includes development of concept, plot, pacing, conflict and resolution. Note: This class focuses on crafting stories, not art style or technical skills. Basic art supplies (pencils, pens, paper etc) are provided at the studio.
Takeaways: Custom sketch book, 10 comic books, class notes, 12-page original comic featuring the student’s work.
In partnership with the Society of Women Engineers, this summer program @ Georgia Tech Savannah campus is designed to inspire the next generation of female engineers through hands-on projects and presentations led by local industry experts.
This program features field trips, projects, and presentations from many different engineering fields.
It is a great way to expose students to the many engineering paths.
This program takes place on the Georgia Tech Savannah campus June 5-9 2023.
During this week-long program by GT CEISMC (Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing), students will learn about where products they see every day are manufactured and how they are transported all over the world.
Led by supply chain and logistics experts and industry representatives, the program will be taught through projects, industry tours, and games that are sure to be fun for everyone!
Due to the summer holidays, camps will run slightly differently this year, with half day teen, high school, and specialty camps happening on the shorter holiday weeks.
The full-day arts camps for 1st – 6th graders will run every other week (even camp weeks).
Learn more about each camp and registration information here.
Week 1 | June 5-9
Blind and Visually Impaired Art Camp
Teen: Metals & Jewelry
High School: Creative Writing & Performance
Week 2 | June 12-16
1st -7th Grade: Visual & Performing Arts
Week 3 | June 20-23
Teen Camps: Metals & Jewelry, Visual Arts
High School Camps: Theater Experience, Music
Week 4 | June 26-30
1st -7th Grade: Visual & Performing Arts
Week 5 | July 5-7
Teen Camps: Portfolio Development, Metals
High School: Comedic Acting, Dance Composition
Week 6 | July 10-14
1st -7th Grade: Visual & Performing Arts
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In partnership with the Savannah Coastal Empire Society of Women Engineers, this program is designed to inspire girls to focus on engineering through hands-on projects and presentations led by industry experts.
This inspirational program features field trips, projects, and presentations from experts in different fields of engineering. This is a great opportunity to expose the next generation to a wide range of engineering options.
Join the fun this summer for day and specialty camps for all ages @ St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Is. in Savannah.
Camp is held in the Johnson Center, 601 Penn Waller Road.
Children attending camp do NOT have to be St. Andrew’s students.
See the various array of St. Andrew’s School 2023 summer camps & register here.
Registrations must be completed by Friday prior to the first day of camp.
Register early. Spots are limited for day camp and specialty camps.
Camp Options: Age 5 to 6th Grade: Full Days Summer Day Camp (Campers must turn five by June 5th to register for a full day.) Age 4: Half day of summer camp ONLY. Choose morning or afternoon. Specialty Camps: Kindergarten-8th grade. Each specialty camp differs in age range.
Dates:
June 6-July 22 Day Camp (Campus will be closed June 20 & July 5) 9AM-4PM Carpool drop off begins at 8:45AM EXTENDED BEFORE AND/OR AFTER CARE 8-9AM & 4-6PM.
Specialty Camp for ages K-8th include: Baseballl, Dance, Cheer, Outdoor Explorers, Baby Sitter Boot Camp, Flag Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Storytelling, Drama, Dodgeball, Crafts, Harry Potter, E-Sports, Capture the Flag, Sports Explorer, Kindergarten Boot Camp, Softball & more.
Specialty Camp descriptions & dates can be found here.
Please email Bethany Lonce at summercamp@saslions.com or call at 912-446-4450 with any questions.
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