Lots of fun, creative, stimulating summer camps out there in Savannah & the Lowcountry for Summer 2019.
Find them in our Savannah-Lowcountry Summer Camps 2019 here. We’re adding more camps all the time.
Savannah Sharks will offer a variety of Summer Camps 2019 for all ages including Tumble Camp, American Girl Cheer Camp, Co-Ed Stunt Camp, Imagination Station for Preschoolers & Catholic School Cheer Camp @ their Savannah gym.
Savannah Sharks will also offer plenty of Summer Camps 2019 @ their new Richmond Hill gym including American Girl Cheer, Tumbling, Cheer & Stunt Camps.
Learn more here.
To register call 912.308.3818 or email SavSharks@gmail.com
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Savannah Sharks gym
1686 E. President St
Savannah GA 31404
(912) 335-2234
Richmond Hill gym
82 Longwood Drive Suite A
Exit 90 off of I-95
(912) 308-3818
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Savannah Sharks Cheerleading and Tumbling, (912) 335-2234, 1686 E President St, Savannah, GA 31404
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Connect with other moms this school year! Attend MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) at Compassion Christian Church East Campus.
MOPS (Mothers of Pre-schoolers) connects moms all over the world to a community of women, in their own neighborhoods, who meet together to laugh, cry and embrace the journey of motherhood. MOPS groups are rallying women to be more honest, to feel more equipped and to find our identity by journeying alongside one another.
Moms who are pregnant or have children through kindergarten are invited to the MOPS group at Compassion Christian Church East Campus.
MOPS Popsicle Party in the Park
MOPS @ Compassion Christian East Campus invites you to a MOPS Popsicle Party in the Park event on Fri. Aug. 17 2018, 10-11AM.
Hull Park (55th Street & Atlantic Avenue in Ardsley Park).
Please RSVP by Aug. 13 via email to ccceastmops@gmail.com .
MOPS @ Compassion Christian East Campus Meetings 2018-19
Dates for the upcoming year 2018-2019: Sept: 20 Oct: 4 & 18 Nov: 1 & 15 Dec: 6 Jan: 17 Feb: 7 & 21 Mar: 7 Apr: 4 & 18 May: 2
Where: Compassion Christian East Campus 9150 Old Montgomery Rd SAV, GA 31406
When: 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month from September 2018- May 2019, 9:15-11:30AM
FREE Family Fun Day
Coastal Discovery Museum
70 Honey Horn Dr.
Hilton Head Is. SC
Thurs. Aug. 2, 10AM-1PM
Join the Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Is. and many of its partner organizations for a day filled with hands-on and free activities.
Explore the grounds to meet members of the HHI Audubon Society, HHI Land Trust, Master Naturalists, The Outside Foundation, The Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, The Sandbox and more! Indigo tie-dyeing, meet the Marsh Tacky, birding, nature crafts and much more will be offered for visitors of all ages.
No charge to attend. Donations are greatly appreciated.
(843) 689-6767 ext. 223
FLASHBACK CINEMA is a classic film program @ Pooler Stadium Cinemas 12.
There will be a different classic movie each week with shows on Sundays and Wednesdays. Experiencing these classics on the big screen! Flashback features play at 2PM and 7PM on Sundays, and 4PM and 7PM on Wednesdays.
Aug. 5 & 8: Big Trouble in Little China (Rated PG-13)
Aug 12 & 15: The Karate Kid (Rated PG)
Aug. 22: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (Rated PG)
Aug. 26 & 29: The Sandlot (Rated PG)
Sept. 2 & 5: American Graffti (Rated PG)
Pooler Stadium Cinemas 12
425 Pooler Parkway
Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 330-0777
The Recreation and Wellness Department at Armstrong State University hosts these fun and active 2018 Summer Sports Camps for ages 6-12.
Kids will participate in a variety of activities to include; basketball, flag football, kickball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, tag games, and nutritional and environmental presentations!
Register online here.
One remaining session: July 23-27, 2018
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $200 and $250 for “Extended Care”
General Camp Information:
– A mid-morning snack will be provided (children with special diets need to provide their own snack)
– Children bring their own lunches
– Campers should wear clothing that allows them to participate in a variety of activities (i.e. tennis shoes, shorts, and t-shirt)
Camp Hours: 8:30AM to 3:30PM
– Camper drop-off time will be 8:15 to 8:30AM
– Camper pick-up time will be 3:30PM
– Drop-off and pick-up will be in the Group Exercise room at the Student Rec Center (SRC)
*For “Extended Care” camp will run till 5PM
Camp Counselors:
– Counselors are current ASU students with a desire to work with youth
– All counselors have gone through a basic background check which includes the national sex offender registry
– Counselors are basic first aid and CPR certified
Register online here.
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Visit Coastal Heritage Society sites in Savannah during July 4th for “A Family Fourth,” family-friendly enhanced programming celebrating America’s Independence!
Savannah History Museum: Three Fold Chord to share interactive period dancing programs inside the museum in between regular Battlefield Tours at 10:30AM, 12:30PM & 2:30PM. There will also be a costumed Revolutionary War soldier stationed on the battlefield from 10AM-4PM. An educator will also be conducting a quill writing program with a Revolutionary War Mad-Lib activity at Savannah History Museum throughout the day.
Savannah Children’s Museum: a week-long theme of “Everyday Heroes” & “Patriotism.” On July 4th, there will be themed programs such as “Fireworks in a Jar” and “Fireworks Spin Art.”
Old Fort Jackson: firing Revolutionary War-era artillery, including the swivel gun, the six-pounder cannon, and flintlock muskets. There will be ongoing activities, such as cutting a 5-point star with one cut like Betsy Ross, signing the Declaration with a quill, and coloring sheets.
Georgia State Railroad Museum: featuring additional steam locomotive train rides at 11AM, 11:30AM, 1PM, 2PM, & 3PM.
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Fourth of July 2018 is almost here.
Are you ready? Click here to find out where & when to watch Independence Day Fireworks this year in Savannah, Tybee Is., Richmond Hill & Hilton Head Is.
We also have lots of family programs to enjoy throughout the day including bike parades on Wednesday July 4th here.
Celebrate Fourth of July with Pop Goes The Sandbox! at the Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is.
Wed., July 4th 2018
10AM-2PM (but open til 5PM)
Take part in a special holiday craft, 4th of July Fun Fact Handout and show-your-colors cookie decorating thru 2pm
General Admission is $7 per person, FREE for Members. Military and senior discounts are available.
Details here.
Stay connected by liking The Sandbox on Facebook here.
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FIND MORE JULY 4TH EVENTS INCLUDING FIREWORKS HERE.
Almost time for I Pledge season @ Leopold’s Ice Cream in downtown Savannah
The I Pledge for Ice Cream Project 2018 kicks off Sun. July 1 from 4-7PM at Leopold’s Ice Cream with a free child’s scoop of their choice in a cup, cake or sugar cone for any child (12 & younger, accompanied by an adult) who can recite the Pledge of Allegiance from memory.
After the kick-off, Leopold’s Ice Cream will hold additional I Pledge for Ice Cream events each Monday in July from 4-7PM. The dates are as follows: July 1, 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30.
Find other participating stores nationwide by clicking here. Don’t see your favorite ice-cream store on this list? Nominate them by clicking here.
Leopold’s Ice Cream, 212 East Broughton St., www.leopoldsicecream.com, 912-234-4442
The Exploratorium at The Habersham School in Savannah offers athletic, academic, and arts summer camps including Junior STEM Camp for rising 3rd-5th graders & STEM Camp for rising 6th-8th graders.
Junior STEM Camp is 8:30-11:30AM, July 16-20 2018. Cost: $150.
Junior STEM Camp is a place for little aspiring engineers and mathematicians to explore and create. This camp provides hands-on learning as campers fly gliders, play with magnetic slime, race propeller cars, and make stomp rockets.
Register online here or email cdarulla@thehabershamschool.org
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STEM Camp is noon-3PM, July 16-20. Cost: $200
Come explore the world of technology, physics, and engineering at STEM Camp! Rising 6th-8th graders are invited to join us as we build and race miniature boats and magnetic cars, play with slime, and fly drones, all while learning about the world of physics and engineering.
Register online here or email cdarulla@thehabershamschool.org
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Several camps have a maximum number of children who can enroll. It is best to enroll your child as soon as possible. Every effort will be made to offer and staff courses as described. Circumstances may arise that necessitate a change. If a camp is canceled for any reason including a minimum not being met, the applicant will receive a full refund of the camp fee.
Both STEM Camps will be at The Habersham School, Gould Cottage Campus, 505 East 54th St. Savannah, GA 31405
Other camps @ The Habersham School include: Travel Sketchbook Camp, Latin Boot Camp, Creative Writing Camp, Bug Camp.
To register or learn more about The Habersham School’s camp offerings, including general descriptions, costs, and contacts, go to thehabershamschool.eventbrite.com.
The Habersham School, 505 E 54th St, Savannah, 31405 (912) 509-0540. On Facebook here. Follow on twitter@habershamschool & on Instagram here. The Habersham School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Things to do with kids this summer in and near Savannah. Click on the links below for details.
Fourth of July Fireworks & Festivities
Water Parks (near Savannah), Pooler, Statesboro, Jekyll Is., Charleston
FREE Summer Library Kids’ Shows & Programs
Summer Camps 2018 Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah
All classes are located in the Jepson Center at 207 W. York St. unless otherwise noted.
Register by calling 912-790-8823 or email bradleyk@telfair.org.
Videogame Development Camp
14–18yrs, July 16–20, 9am–3pm
12–14yrs, July 9–13, 9am–3pm
Members $175 / non-member $195
Register online for 14–18yrs here.
Register online for 12–14yrs here.
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Museum Explorations Pre-K Camp
4–6yrs, July 23–July 27, 9am–noon
Members $100 / non-members $125Register for the Youth Videogame Development Class with Telfair Museums
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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At Risen Savior Lutheran’s Soccer Camp 2018 in Pooler, children from pre-kindergarten to sixth grade will spend three days learning valuable soccer skills from an experienced coaching staff as well as important lessons from God’s Word.
The camp is Wed. June 20 through Fri. June 22 @ the Pooler Rec Complex (behind the West Chatham YMCA). Camp is 6-8:30PM each day and concludes with a special Soccer Sunday barbecue and festival at church on Sun. June 24.
Registration is only $25 for three action-packed days of fun.
Learn more & register online here.
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The Exploratorium at The Habersham School in Savannah offers athletic, academic, and arts summer camps including Bug Camp for 3rd-5th graders.
Bug Camp is 9AM-Noon, June 25-29 2018. Cost: $150.
Students will discover the intricate and exciting world of insects, as they observe bugs in their natural habitat, learn about their anatomy through microscopes, and capture and release our own live specimens.
Several camps have a maximum number of children who can enroll. It is best to enroll your child as soon as possible. Every effort will be made to offer and staff courses as described. Circumstances may arise that necessitate a change. If a camp is canceled for any reason including a minimum not being met, the applicant will receive a full refund of the camp fee.
Register online here
Bug Camp will be at The Habersham School, Gould Cottage Campus, 505 East 54th St. Savannah, GA 31405
Other camps @ The Habersham School include: Travel Sketchbook Camp, Latin Boot Camp, Creative Writing Camp, STEM Camp & Jr STEM Camp.
To register or learn more about The Habersham School’s camp offerings, including general descriptions, costs, and contacts, go to thehabershamschool.eventbrite.com.
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Savannah Sharks is offering a variety of Summer Camps 2018 for all ages including Imagination Station for ages 3-5; Dance How I Want To Hip Hop Dance Camp; Princess Camp & more.
25% Sibling Discounts available for all summer camps
IMAGINATION STATION CAMP
JUNE 11-15 2018
9AM-Noon
AGES 3-5
$145
BOYS & GIRLS
SNACK PROVIDED
EACH DAY IS A DIFFERENT THEME WITH MUSIC, CRAFTS, AND MOTOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Learn more & register online here.
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Dance How I Want Camp with B-RYAN!
June 18-20 2018, 9AM-1PM
For ages 7-12
$85 per child (Deposits are non-refundable)
Register online here.
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PRINCESS CAMP –GIRLS ONLY
JULY 9-12
AGES 3-7
9AM-1PM
$145·
Learn more & register online here.
Savannah Sharks Cheerleading and Tumbling, (912) 335-2234, 1686 E President St, Savannah, GA 31404
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Take time to check out Savannah Children’s Museum this summer. The magical outdoor place is at the Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah.
Summer Museum hours: Monday-Saturday, 9AM-2PM. Closed Sundays.
Various kids programs offered each day by the museum’s expert educators include:
Find admission cost info here.
The museum is outdoors & may close due to weather conditions. Call ahead for accurate closing information at 912-651-4292.
Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, 31401, (912) 651-4292, email info@savannahchildrensmuseum.org, www.savannahchildrensmuseum.org Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
“Have a child artist?
Check out The Studio School’s beginner to advanced art classes for youth and teens this summer to nurture their creative sides!”
View The Studio School website here for Summer 2018 youth workshops, classes in Savannah .
New class added to the summer program:
Youth: Art Fundamentals (mornings, 4 days)
July 2-6, no class on July 4th, Monday to Friday 10AM-1PM
Ages 11 & older
$169
Register online here.
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The UGA Marine Education Center & Aquarium on Skidaway Is. in Savannah is offering lots of family & kid-friendly programs for Summer 2018 including special events, Toddler Touch Tanks, Family Friend Trips & Behind-the-Scenes Aquarium Tours.
Celebrate World Oceans Day on Fri. June 8 2018, 10AM-2PM at the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Island.
Throughout the day, visitors can tour behind the scenes at the aquarium, encounter reptiles, interact with horseshoe crabs and learn about the incredible animals of Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary.
All activities are included with general admission to the UGA Aquarium.
UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium
30 Ocean Science Circle
Savannah, GA 31411
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Toddler Touch Tanks
Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30AM
Cost: $6
Explore the coast with your child in a unique setting perfect for inspiring wonder and curiosity. A mix of games, art, stories and animal encounters provide fun learning experiences about the ocean. Children 3-5 years old are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult.
Prior registration is encouraged but not required. Contact Kayla Clark at kayla270@uga.edu or 912-598-3345 to register.
Learn more here.
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Family Field Trips
Thursdays, 10AM-Noon
Cost: $15.
Learn more here.
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Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tours
Thursdays, 2-3PM
Cost: $10.
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the UGA Aquarium? Visitors are invited to spend the afternoon exploring our exhibits before learning what it’s like to care for our native marine animals during a behind-the-scenes tour led by staff.
Prior registration is encouraged but not required. Contact Kayla Clark at kayla270@uga.edu or 912-598-3345 to register.
Learn more here.
Looking for preschool summer camps in Savannah?
Savannah Sharks has two popular preschool summer camps.
IMAGINATION STATION CAMP
JUNE 11-15 2018
9AM-Noon
AGES 3-4
$145
BOYS & GIRLS
SNACK PROVIDED
EACH DAY IS A DIFFERENT THEME WITH MUSIC, CRAFTS, AND MOTOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Learn more & register online here.
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PRINCESS CAMP –GIRLS ONLY
JULY 9-12
AGES 3-7
9AM-1PM
$145·
Learn more & register online here.
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OPEN SUMMER PARENT & ME PLAY DATES
JUNE 21, JUNE 22, JUNE 28, JULY 13, AUGUST 10 2018
AGES 4 AND YOUNGER **MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
9:30AM-11:30AM
$8 PER FAMILY
These “play dates” are an unstructured play time with our toys,swings,slides,bouncy house and more. It is great way to get your child out the house and around other children in a safe and fun environment.
An adult is required to be present to supervise your child at all times as supervision is not provided. Learn more here.
Savannah Sharks Cheerleading and Tumbling, (912) 335-2234, 1686 E President St, Savannah, GA 31404
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We can’t wait until Summer 2018 and are excited to post some of our first of many Savannah summer camps.
Massie Heritage Center in Savannah will offer these unique summer camps.
Art through the Ages Day Camp
Pre-K through 2nd grade
Session I: June 4-June 8 2018, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Session II: June 18-June 22 2018, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Students will learn about arts and crafts from different eras of Savannah’s history, create their own artwork & explore Savannah’s museums. The camp will culminate in a gallery show featuring their own “Art through the Ages.”
Digging History Day Camp
Rising 3rd through 6th grade students
Session I: July 9-July 13 2018, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Session II: July 23-July 27, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Become an archaeologist and take part in a “simulated excavation” , make fun crafts and discover many archaeological treasures of the Georgia Coast by visiting local state parks and historic sites.
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About Massie Heritage Center
Massie Heritage Center: Built in 1856 on beautiful Calhoun Square, Massie School is the oldest public school in Georgia. Closing as a traditional school in 1974, but remaining part of the Savannah-Chatham Public School System, Massie reopened as a Heritage Center in 1978 providing curriculum-based educational programs for school children K-12. Massie also houses several hands-on exhibits showcasing the history and architecture of Savannah.
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Registration
For details and registration, call (912) 395-5070
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Looking for a great summer camp for your 5th – 8th grade girl?
St. Vincent’s Academy is holding the FIRST and only all-girls Flint STEM camp in the nation! STEM Camp participants will be introduced to more than 15 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math concepts, with the key concept being FUN!
Students will get hands on experience with cool things like: 3-D printers, Playstation virtual reality, drones, app and web development activities, remote control cars, water balloon slingshots, chemical reactions and even more! Wow!
Sign up for morning or afternoon sessions the week of June 4th – 8th 2018!
To enroll or for more information, email SVASTEM@Gmail.com today or click here.
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It’s time to register for Live Oak Public Libraries summer reading program 2018.
Online registration opens May 25. All those fun kids’ summer reading programs at various branches begin June 1.
Kids from birth to 12th grade can read great books, participate in exciting activities and earn rewards and prizes
Register online here. Then drop by any Live Oak Public Library branch to pick up a summer reading log.
See the schedule of special FREE summer reading program featured artists (music, storytelling, puppet shows, dancing) here.
U-pick thornless blackberry season 2018 is now open through June @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Savannah.
U-pick blackberry fields are open:
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 9AM-1PM
Saturdays 10AM-1PM
Tuesdays 10AM-1PM
Closed Sundays & Mondays
The fields will be closed June 2-June 4 and reopen at 10AM June 5.
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm offers fresh berry fruits for picking from the fields when in season. The harvest season is weather dependent.
Call 912-921-5460 to learn the status of the field prior to arriving, as poor weather or large crowds may pick the field clean well before the 1PM scheduled closing. The best time to pick is first thing in the morning (as it is cooler, too).
No pets allowed in the fruit picking fields during your harvest. Children must be supervised to prevent plant trampling. You are responsible to pay for all fruits (ripe or unripe) picked during a visit. Remember, blackberries do not further ripen once picked, so only focus on berries that fall/tug off the stem easily. If they’re still “glued on”, they’re sour and definitely not ready to pick.
COST: $3 per pound. Containers provided. Cash and credit card (debit cards as well if they have a major credit card symbol on them) are accepted.
The gardens have picnic tables scattered around the grounds if you want to make a picnic out of your trip.
CGBG does NOT offer a picking service.
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah, 31419 (912) 921-5460, E-mail: coastal@uga.edu,www.coastalgeorgiabg.org