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

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 

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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Summer 2022: FREE Spray Pools in Savannah, May 21-Sept. 2 2022

Summer in Savannah means time for free spray pools in some Savannah parks.

Kids can enjoy a cool water experience at the park under adult supervision.

For the 2022 Summer Season, spray pools at the Savannah parks listed below will open May 21-Sept. 2.

Forsyth Park spray pad: open Monday-Sunday from 11AM-6PM.

Hull Park spray pad: open Monday-Thursday from 11AM-6PM.

Learn more here.

(If you want to confirm spray pool is open before heading there, please call 311 for opening status spray pools)

Weekly Summer Camps @ Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler

KIDS, TWEENS and TEENS now have WEEKLY day camp options in your backyard! 

Choose from fun learning themes, summer school, and SAT prep workshops. 

Class size is limited for a great experience. 

Shorter, smaller camps for busy families that want a fun, learning experience.

Register today here.

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2022 Summer Day Camps @ YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches

Registration is open for summer day camps 2022 @ YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches.

Register online here. 

At Y day camp, your kids will make new friends and have tons of fun as they explore new adventures each day. Each week will be a new theme.

Camp attendees must be between the ages of 5 and 12, and must have completed kindergarten.
Camp takes place Monday through Friday.

Check with your home branch for camp hours, but most will be 7AM-6PM.
Weekly Rates: $155 Members/$215 Non-Members

YMCA locations across Coastal Georgia will be offering summer day camp including @ these Nine YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches: 
Effingham YMCA
Golden Isles & McIntosh YMCA
Habersham YMCA
Islands YMCA
Liberty County/ Armed Services YMCA
Richmond Hill YMCA
Tybee Island YMCA
West Chatham YMCA

Learn more here. 

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WEALTHY HABITS SUMMER CAMP AT JA DISCOVERY CENTER @ GEORGIA SOUTHERN ARMSTRONG CAMPUS, SAVANNAH

Whether your child wants to be a firefighter or a doctor, understanding money is the first and most important step to future financial freedom.  Here’s a new summer camp option in Savannah that helps your child become financially savvy. It takes place at the new Colonial Group Junior Achievement Discovery Center on Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus.

The Wealthy Habits’ in-person money camps have always been a huge success with both kids and parents.The Wealthy Habits programs are sponsored by the Jonathan D. Rosen Family Foundation. a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Fun and engaging instructors teach kids to build good money habits NOW. Learning everything from budgeting to credit to investing in a way that makes kids want to learn mean the lessons last a lifetime. Make sure your child has the MONEY TOOLS that will create a more secure future.

Learn more and register online here.

Topics include:
Earning & Budgeting
Credit & Debt
Saving & Spending
Economics
Investing
& MORE

Camp cost: $299
Camp is 9AM-4PM
Camp age groups are 14-18 and 11-14
Date options are June 6-10, 2022 or July 18-22, 2022

Location:
Colonial Group Junior Achievement Discovery Center
Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

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All-Sports Summer Camps @ Georgia Southern Armstrong campus, Savannah 

Here’s a fun, fit, affordable summer spots camp hosted by the Recreation and Wellness Department at Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus in Savannah.

Kids will participate in a variety of activities to include; basketball, flag football, kickball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, tag games, and nutritional and environmental presentations!

Camp hours are 8:30AM to 3:30PM (Extended Care until 5 pm) and for ages 6 to 12.

All Sports Camp (June 6-10). Learn more here. 
All Sports Camp (July 18-22). Learn more here. 

Register online here. 

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Summer 2022 Programs @ Royce Learning Center, Savannah

The Summer Programs at Royce provide supplemental, specialized educational and enrichment services to all families who request them regardless of income.
Royce instructors address the academic and social needs of students from Savannah-area schools who require additional, often specialized academic support, to be successful in school.

Summer School is a five-week morning program designed to strengthen academic skills and provide an opportunity for academic learning which prevents “Summer-Slide.”
It is an excellent opportunity to refresh skills and prepare for the new school year as small classes focus on reading, language arts, writing, math, and study skills.

Enrichment Camp is a five-week afternoon experience focusing on character building, communication and social skills along with time for summer reading lists, games, team building and more.

Study Skills is a program designed to help students in 6th – 12th grades learn to study efficiently and effectively, leading to greater success in school

Mon. June 13 – Thurs. July 14* 2022
*No Classes or Camp will be held Mon. July 4.

For more information, contact Sally Greenberg at 912-354-4047 or sgreenberg@roycelc.org.

Learn more about each of Royce Learning Center programs here .

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YMCA of Coastal Georgia pools open on Healthy Kids Day, May 7 2022

Healthy Kids Day at all of YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches takes place on Sat. May 7 2022. This event is free & open to the public.

YMCA branch pools open that weekend for the summer season.

In conjunction with Healthy Kids Day, YMCA of Coastal Georgia is partnering with Totes to Tots for a backpack/suitcase drive at all the Chatham County branches (Habersham, West Chatham, Tybee, Islands) plus the Richmond Hill and Effingham branches. Totes to tots collects age-appropriate backpacks and small luggage for children in foster care so that they don’t have to carry their things in plastic shopping or garbage bags, as they unfortunately often have to do.

There will be a collection site at each of the above branches from April through Healthy Kids Day. The Totes to Tots team will be at the Habersham branch for May 7’s Healthy Kids Day celebration with a tent and larger-scale collection site set up. All donations will stay in the area and go to local children in need.

Contact your local branch for information on what other activities are planned for Healthy Kids Day!

YMCA of the USA is hosting a sweepstakes to celebrate 30 years of Healthy Kids Day. Three winners will receive a one-year family membership. Click here for details.

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SWIMMING LESSONS

YMCA of Coastal Georgia offers swimming lessons @ branches. Find swimming lesson info here. 

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MORE YMCA HAPPENINGS

• Enrollment for YBASE and Fun Club Before- and After-School care is open. Register now before programs begin to fill
• Donate gently used and new (child-size) suitcases, duffels and backpacks at the Habersham, Islands, Tybee, West Chatham and Effingham branches between now and May 7 for Chatham County foster children, in partnership with Totes to Tots. No child should have to carry their things in plastic shopping or garbage bags, as they unfortunately often have to do. There will be a collection site at each of the above branches from April through Healthy Kids Day, and the Totes to Tots team will be at the Habersham branch for May 7’s Healthy Kids Day celebration with a tent and larger-scale collection site set up. All donations will be staying in the area and going to local children in need.
• Swim instructors are needed. Learn more here.
• Summer Day Camp registration is still open. Themes and activities are different across the association, so check out the camp guide to find the right programs for your child.
• EGYM is coming to the Effingham Y! The Habersham branch’s popular EGYM smart strength system is coming to the Effingham Y. Register to on-board now to start using this intelligence-based, user-friendly and fun system.

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Musical Theatre Summer Camps 2022 @ Savannah Children’s Theatre in Savannah, Pooler

SCT Summer Camps are open for registration!

Musical theatre camps for PreK-12th grades, plus a new satellite campus in Pooler.

Learn more or register online here. 
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Swimming Lessons @ YMCA of Coastal Georgia

YMCA of Coastal Georgia offers swimming lessons for varying ages and experience levels.

Learn more here.

Call your local branch to learn what’s offered there and when.

YMCA of Coastal Georgia is hiring lifeguards at branches locations with pools. Free lifeguard certification classes offered with a commitment from the applicant to work through the summer. Those interested should ask the staff at their preferred branch for information on applying and getting certified.

Nine YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches: 
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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From April 2-Aug. 28 2022, Telfair Museums in Savannah waives weekend admission fees for six-county region

Two of the most popular museums in Savannah, the Jepson Center for the Arts and the Telfair Academy, are now offering free admission to locals on weekends for a limited time.

On Saturdays and Sundays from April 2-Aug. 28, Telfair Museums is waiving admission fees at its two sites on Telfair Square to residents across a six-county region: Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, and Liberty (Georgia), and Beaufort and Jasper (South Carolina). Parking in downtown Savannah is free on Sundays.

The new offering is in celebration of the landmark exhibition The Art of William O. Golding: Hard Knocks, Hardships, and Lots of Experience, which opened April 1 at the Jepson Center. Golding, the African American son of a Reconstruction Georgia lawmaker, was tricked aboard a sailing vessel as a youth while playing on Savannah’s River Street in the 1880s. He spent nearly 50 years circling the globe on a variety of sailing and steam ships before returning to the U.S. Marine Hospital in Savannah, where he spent his final years illustrating his experiences from memory in fantastical, detailed scenes of the ports he claimed to have visited throughout his life, from China to the horn of South America. This original Telfair exhibition, the largest ever presented of Golding’s work and organized by senior curator Harry DeLorme, brings together more than 70 of his drawings for the first time.

“Golding’s story is both an exciting and poignant seagoing tale,” DeLorme said. “His life intersected with major events in world history, and he left his mark in drawings that are chock full of creative invention, personal symbolism, and sailor’s lore. His work reflects his pride of service as a Black seaman in the U.S. Navy during times of war, and he deserves a much larger place in the history of American art.”

The new free-admission program is the largest and longest ever offered in Telfair’s 136-year history, adding 44 free days in 2022. Beyond the Golding show, the program will extend access to more than a dozen other exhibitions at the Jepson Center and the Telfair Academy during the promotion period, with a distinctive emphasis on works by Black artmakers and artists with connections to Savannah.

“We wanted to do something special to commemorate this incredible exhibition and Golding’s life and work,” explained Ben Simons, Telfair’s executive director/CEO, “while at the same time celebrating our whole community being back together, out and about. The conversation quickly evolved from, ‘How can we make this one amazing exhibition free?’ to ‘How can we broaden access for thousands of people to join us in enjoying art and history again in person?’ It’s a huge personal priority of mine as director to expand accessibility for our community to all that Telfair offers, and a great testament to the passion of our board of directors, our funding partners, and our exceptional Telfair team. We’re just thrilled to be able to do this.”

Telfair’s third site, the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters on Oglethorpe Square, is not included in the free-admission promotion due to the historic landmark’s ticketing and capacity limits, though it remains available for touring through museum membership or standard admission, which is $22.

The Jepson Center and the Telfair Academy are open daily from 10AM-5PM. Investment in the new free-admission program is provided by the City of Savannah, the Georgia Council for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and other funding partners.

For more information, visit telfair.org.

Telfair Museums Free-Admission Program

When: 10AM-5PM Saturdays and Sundays, April 2-Aug. 28 2022
Where: Jepson Center and Telfair Academy, on Telfair Square in downtown Savannah
What: Free museum admission for locals; parking is free in Savannah on Sundays
Who: All residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, and Liberty (Georgia), and Beaufort and Jasper (South Carolina) counties

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Summer Art Camps 2022 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center 

Summer Arts Camp is back at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center!

June 13 – July 8, 2022

Campers heading into 1st through 7th grade are invited to 3 weeklong camps covering mixed media, ceramics, performing arts, and creative movement!

Rising 8th-12th graders are invited to a week of creativity in either visual or performing arts!

Learn more and register at savannahga.gov/artcamp

Note that registration is currently open for City of Savannah residents. Other registrations will be added to a waiting list and contacted about available space starting two weeks before the start of camp.

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2022 Georgia Tech Savannah Summer Programs

Georgia Tech Savannah will continue to offer both virtual and in-person programs in summer 2022. Both virtual programs (STEAM Whistle Workshops) and in-person programs will run June 6-July 22 2022. Programs available for rising 3rd-12th graders.

On-Campus Summer Programs

Every week-long program is uniquely themed to provide a full summer of STEM/STEAM fun and learning for everyone. Additionally, all programs now include a meaningful take-home component so that participants can continue to expand their STEM/STEAM knowledge long after the week is over.

See all the descriptions for programs here. All programs will be located at the Georgia Tech Savannah Campus. Each day will run from 8:30 AM – 3PM and all parents/guardians will be invited to a student showcase on Friday starting around 1:30PM.

2022 programs include:
MakerCamp (3rd-5th Grades)
Artbotics (3rd-5th Grades)
Make It, Move It (6th-12th Grades)
Exploring Music Through STEM (6th-8th Grades)
3D Design & Printing (6th-8th Grades)
IoT and You (6th-12th Grades)
Robotics Camp (3rd-5th Grades)
LEGO Robotics (3rd-5th Grades)
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Learn more or register online here. 

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Live life as a SCAD student this summer!

This summer, your high school student can develop their creative vision and experience all the perks of being a SCAD student with these SCAD pre-college programs.

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SCAD Rising Star programs for high school juniors 

Over five weeks, SCAD Rising Star students enroll in two courses and earn college credit. Courses are taught by SCAD faculty in inspiring SCAD spaces, and students live in residence halls. Rising Star students have access to industry-standard technology and resources, including 4K cameras, 3D printers, and the full Adobe Creative Suite. Open to current high school juniors.

Apply today here. 

Rising Star dates:
June 19-July 22
Atlanta and Savannah

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SCAD Summer Seminars for high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors 

During SCAD Summer Seminars, participants choose two weeklong workshops from a palette of academic programs, including animation, fashion, film and television, graphic design, illustration, interior design, photography, sequential art, and more. During nightly activities, connect with creatives from around the world. Open to current high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

Register today here. 

Atlanta sessions:
Session I: June 12-17
Session II: June 26-July 1
Session III: July 10-15
Session IV: July 17-22

Savannah sessions:
Session I: June 12-17
Session II: June 26-July 1
Session III: July 10-15
Session IV: July 17-22
Session V: July 24-29

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Learn more about these and other SCAD pre-college programs here. 

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Summer Dance Camp 2022 @ The Studio Savannah

Jazz. Ballet. Tap. Acro. The Studio Savannah Dance Camp will offer it all & more this Summer 2022 @ their new location: 5201 Waters Ave Savannah GA 31404 (corner of 66th & Waters Ave)​

Reserve your spot today. Register online here.

Options include:

Summer ACRO Camp (Beginner) 
For ages 3-5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June 6-10
9AM-Noon
COST: $200
EARLY BIRD: $175 (UNTIL MARCH 1ST)
Register online here.

SUMMER DANCE CAMP
For ages 3-9
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June 13-17
9AM-3PM
Early Bird Special: $285 (UNTIL MARCH 1ST)
Register online here.

Summer Acro Camp (Intermediate/Advanced)
For ages 6-11
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June 6-10
1-4PM
COST: $200
EARLY BIRD: $175 (UNTIL MARCH 1ST)
Register online here.

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Questions? Call 912 216 1216 or email elyse.thestudio@yahoo.com

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Musical Theater Summer Camps 2022 in Savannah & Pooler

Savannah Children’s Theatre will offer musical theater summer camps 2022 in Pooler, too.

Register online here.

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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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2022 Georgia Tech Savannah Summer Programs

Georgia Tech Savannah will continue to offer both virtual and in-person programs in summer 2022. Both virtual programs (STEAM Whistle Workshops) and in-person programs will run June 6-July 22 2022. Programs available for rising 3rd-12th graders.

On-Campus Summer Programs

Every week-long program is uniquely themed to provide a full summer of STEM/STEAM fun and learning for everyone. Additionally, all programs now include a meaningful take-home component so that participants can continue to expand their STEM/STEAM knowledge long after the week is over.

See all the descriptions for programs here. All programs will be located at the Georgia Tech Savannah Campus. Each day will run from 8:30 AM – 3PM and all parents/guardians will be invited to a student showcase on Friday starting around 1:30PM.

2022 programs include:
MakerCamp (3rd-5th Grades)
Artbotics (3rd-5th Grades)
Make It, Move It (6th-12th Grades)
Exploring Music Through STEM (6th-8th Grades)
3D Design & Printing (6th-8th Grades)
IoT and You (6th-12th Grades)
Robotics Camp (3rd-5th Grades)
LEGO Robotics (3rd-5th Grades)
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Learn more or register online here. 

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Summer Camps 2022 @ Children’s Museum of Pooler

CMOP Summer Camp 2022 Registration is open! Check out all of the fun and register online here. Camps are for ages 4-10.

Options include:
Mad Science Camp
ART-tastic Camp
FULL STEAM Ahead
Can You Build It Camp
Explorer Site
Music to My Ears

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Spring Fun, Summer Camps 2022 & more in Savannah & the Lowcountry in this week’s SouthernMamas.com Weekly E-letter.

Read it here.

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Summer Camps 2022 @ Advanced Academics Academy, Pooler 

Enrollment is open for summer camps 2022 @ Advanced Academics Academy in Pooler.

Camps include Marine Science, Theater and LEGOs.

Learn more & register online here. 

Advanced Academics Academy
405 W US-80
Pooler, GA 31322
912-348-2017

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2022 Summer Day Camps @ YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches

Registration is open for summer day camps 2022 @ YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches.

Register online here. 

At Y day camp, your kids will make new friends and have tons of fun as they explore new adventures each day. Each week will be a new theme.

Camp attendees must be between the ages of 5 and 12, and must have completed kindergarten.
Camp takes place Monday through Friday.

Check with your home branch for camp hours, but most will be 7AM-6PM.
Weekly Rates: $155 Members/$215 Non-Members

YMCA locations across Coastal Georgia will be offering summer day camp including @ these Nine YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches: 
Effingham YMCA
Golden Isles & McIntosh YMCA
Habersham YMCA
Islands YMCA
Liberty County/ Armed Services YMCA
Richmond Hill YMCA
Tybee Island YMCA
West Chatham YMCA

Learn more here. 

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