Dive into the world of ceramics in this fun class designed for youth ages 9-12. Students will learn fundamental hand building techniques while creating fun and imaginative pieces. Completed works will be glazed and fired, allowing participants to end with fully finished pieces.
Students will have the opportunity to exhibit their artwork in the student art exhibition “Elevate” in May.
Participants are required to wear closed-toed shoes in the ceramics studios. Please wear clothing that can get clay on them. All materials included.
Campers will enjoy daily horseback riding lessons focusing on basic horse care and horsemanship, creative arts and crafts, fun recreational games, and a relaxing picnic on the farm each day.
The week wraps up with a thrilling horse show, followed by a pizza and pool party every Friday—making it the highlight of the summer! Our camps provide a perfect mix of education, fun, and outdoor adventure in a safe and welcoming environment.
CAMP ACTIVITIES
Mini Riding Lessons; Horsemanship Activities;
Basic Horse Care; Games on Horseback;
Team Building Exercises; Arts & Crafts;
Horse Show & Pizza Pool Party on Fridays.
WEEKLY SESSIONS
PRICE: $559 per child AGES: 6 – 12 Years Old TIMES: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM DATES: May 25th – 29th; June 1st – 5th; June 8th – 12th;
June 15th – 19th; June 22nd – 26th;
June 29th – July 3rd; July 6th – 10th; July 13th – 17th; July 20th – 24th; July 27th – 31st; August 3rd – 7th
We now have three options for weekly summer camp: pay in full, pay in two installments: deposit due at booking and the remainder due a week before camp starts, or a pay in six installments: as long as there are six months between initial payment and camp start date.
DAILY SESSIONS
PRICE: $125 per day
PACKAGES: $350 / 3 day; $675 / 6 days; $1,000 / 9 days AGES: 6 – 12 Years Old TIMES: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM DATES: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Similar to the Days at the J program, E-Learning Days at the J are offered when schools are out for distance learning.
Campers will bring school work to focus on during the first half of the day, and will participate in camp-themed activities for the second half of the day. Campers must bring all materials needed to complete their assignments.
Whether your child is ready to fly across our athletic fields or dive into a new skill in the classroom, we’ve created a space where every student feels at home.
There is just something special about our campus in the summer.
With 65 acres of beautiful green space, top-notch fields, and shaded spots to explore, our campers have plenty of room to run, breathe, and just be kids. It’s the perfect backdrop for making lifelong memories
We can’t wait to welcome your family to our campus this summer!
Our sports camps are all about building confidence and having a blast. Led by our own experienced coaches and student leaders, we focus on teamwork and skill-building in a way that feels like play.
Whether they’re picking up a ball for the first time or sharpening their game, your athlete will find a supportive crew cheering them on. ● Hornet Soccer Camp – July 20-24 ● Hornet Boys Basketball Camp – June 22-26 ● Hornet Girls Basketball Camp – June 15-18 (4 days) ● Hornet Volleyball Camp – July 13-17 ● Hornet Baseball Camp – July 13-17 ● Hornet Wrestling Camp – June 8- 12
Academic & Specialty Camps
● Rise-Up Ready: (JK-5th grade) July 20-24- We know the transition back to school can be a big step! This weeklong program, led by our SCDS teachers, helps students brush up on their skills and get back into a routine so they can walk into their new grade feeling totally prepared. ● Speech & Debate (8th-12th grades): June 22-26-This is such a great way for students to find their voice. Through fun games and group discussions, campers learn how to speak clearly and think on their feet—building confidence they’ll use long after summer ends.
Camp Moon River ( June 1- July 24) Seven Weeks
The Lowcountry’s premier full-day summer camp for rising K–8 students! We offer the best of both worlds, all the excitement of a traditional camp with the comfort and convenience of a day program. With morning and afternoon extended care available, families enjoy a smooth, stress-free summer routine while campers jump into days filled with creativity and discovery. We’re dedicated to creating summers during which children gain confidence, friendships, and memories that last long after the end of summer. Our experienced staff, high-quality programming, and welcoming camp community help every camper feel part of something special.
Ecology Camp ( June 1-June 18) Three weeks
Designed for rising Kindergarteners through seventh graders, Ecology Camp blends exploration, discovery, and environmental education into a dynamic, engaging experience. Each day, campers will travel by bus to investigate a variety of natural habitats, including marshlands, freshwater ecosystems, and coastal environments. Campers will participate in interactive field studies and guided exploration—all gear and materials are provided.
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One tip: identify harmful products with “Mr. Yuk” stickers, (see above) created in 1971 by the Pittsburgh Poison Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
For immediate assistance and information regarding poisonous substances, contact the Poison Health Line at 1-888-222-1222. For non-emergency concerns, you can also connect online or call (912) 691-3600 for further guidance, or to set up an appointment.
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“We love Coastal Pediatrics! Never are rushed, always feel heard. NP Jessica is simply the best. Always takes her time with us and makes us feel important. The office is always clean, we never wait long, and all of the staff is exceptional. I highly recommend Coastal Pediatrics!”
Spring into after school, homeschool, and Saturday visual arts classes this season at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center!
Registration is now open for classes starting in April. View the catalog below and click the name to learn more and register today.
Discovering Art (Ages 6-8)
Adventures in Art (Ages 9-12)
Youth Clay (Ages 9-12)
Teen Clay (Ages 13-18)
Home School Clay for Ages 6-8
Home School Clay for Ages 9-12
View the full catalog on the Cultural Resources website here. Is your child interested in performing arts classes? Click here to learn more about our current theater class offerings.
All classes take place at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St. in downtown Savannah. Visit savannahga.gov/arts to learn more.
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Join us on Monday, March 30th 1-4pm for an afternoon of free fun activities in clay on the lawn of the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center located at 201 Montgomery St. in Savannah’s Historic District.
This annual event is our way of celebrating the art of ceramics. Whether you are a seasoned ceramicist or just looking for a fun event to attend, we invite you to stop by and spend the afternoon with us! This year will feature stations in sculpting, pottery wheels, family activities, Raku firing demonstrations, and more.
All experience levels and ages are welcome to attend this event. Parents/guardians must accompany children ages 14 and younger at all times.
Come by any time during event hours, no pre-registration required.
Free & open to the public.
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Get your kids off their screens and excited about nature.
Daily programs at Tybee Island Marine Science Center can help.
The Tybee Island Marine Science Center offers a dynamic marine science and nature-based experience for island visitors, school groups, and scout troops all year round.
Come learn about Georgia’s marine life and coastal ecology.
Check out the center’s coastal galleries full of live animal exhibits, interactive stations and life-size animal replicas, plus a fossil room, pirate ship playground, and more!
Tybee Island Marine Science Center is closed on Tuesdays for tank maintenance, but these public Walks, Talks, and Treks and group programs are available every day.
Tybee Island Marine Science Center will host Toddler Thursdays craft and story time.
Thursday March 26th, 9:30-10:30AM. New ocean theme each month.
For children ages 1-4.
Registration required. Sign up here under the programs tab.
Toddlers with a parent or guardian are introduced to a marine animal or subject through different activities, like a book reading, a craft, and a game or movement.
Program includes admission for parent or guardian. Toddler and all materials included with adult admission.
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Come experience high quality and uniquely themed programs at Georgia Tech Savannah designed to enhance and encourage curiosity and enthusiasm for science, mathematics, engineering, art, and technology.
During each week, students will experience different themed programming in areas such as robotics, video game design, coding, logistics and more!
Scholarships are available for qualifying families.
Is your child riding in the correct car seat? Is the car seat correctly installed in your car? If you aren’t sure, join us for a FREE car seat event hosted by Bailey Boys Car Seats, in partnership with Safe Kids Savannah.
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be on site to inspect car seats and assist with proper installation to help ensure children are traveling safely.
If you know families who may be in need of a car seat or booster seat for their child, please encourage them to register and attend this event.
Event Details: March 28, 2026 9AM–Noon Honey Bowen Building, Statesboro
Whether you’re looking for personalized one-on-one instruction or a small group setting, our experienced instructors are here to help every swimmer build confidence, improve technique, and reach their goals in the water. From beginners learning to float to advanced swimmers refining their strokes, our program provides a supportive and structured environment for growth at every level.
Coastal Heritage Society has opened its first indoor space, the new STEAM Center at Savannah Children’s Museum, giving families a year-round place to explore hands-on learning.
The STEAM center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is included with regular museum admission.
The debut exhibition, Numbers in Nature, highlights the mathematical patterns found throughout the natural world. Through interactive STEAM activities, visitors can explore how numbers, shapes, and symmetry appear in everyday environments.
At the center of the exhibit is a 1,800-square-foot Mirror Maze filled with repeating triangles, reflections, and visual illusions that challenge visitors to find their way through while discovering how patterns and geometry work together.
Located inside the historic 1925 Storehouse on the museum campus, the new STEAM Center expands Savannah Children’s Museum’s mission to spark curiosity, creativity, and exploration for young learners.
Free unlimited admission for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.
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Keep your kids off their phones by finding Savannah fun like daily nature programs at Tybee Marine Science Center in SouthernMamas.com Events Calendar.
Enjoy bug-themed crafts, hands-on activities, the fan-favorite Eat-A-Bug Club, a ceremonial ladybug release, and tons of insect-inspired fun.
Bring a stuffed friend! Kids can visit the Teddy Bear Clinic hosted by student volunteers from Medical College of Georgia and help their plush pal “beat a bug.”
Included with museum admission $16 for guests 18 months+. Get tickets here.
FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.
Discover the tiny wonders of the natural world!
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Featuring: • Hands-on STEM activities • Live arthropod encounters • The fan-favorite Eat-A-Bug Club • A ceremonial ladybug release • A “Beat-A-Bug” Teddy Bear Clinic hosted by students from the Medical College of Georgia. Bring your stuffed animal.
Community partners include:
• Chatham County Mosquito Control: Learn about mosquitoes, mosquito prevention.
• The Mary Kahrs Warnell Forest Education Center & Georgia Project Learning Tree. Bringing animal ambassadors like a gopher tortoise, tiger salamander, tree frog, and other native reptiles and amphibians. Plus an interactive Birds & Bugs activity where families can learn how insects support Georgia’s ecosystems.
• Georgia Tech Savannah: Hands-on STEM activities connecting science, engineering, and the natural world.
• Medical College of Georgia Savannah: Hosting the popular Teddy Bear Clinic, where kids learn how to beat a bug by washing their hands and help diagnose and treat their stuffed animals while learning about the “bugs” that can make us sick
• Georgia Department of Agriculture: Discover how scientists track invasive species through Yellow-Legged Hornet Surveillance and why protecting ecosystems matters. See preserved specimens of invasive pests and a Yellow Legged Hornet nest. Plus, stickers and temporary tattoos of invasive pests, coloring projects.
• Tybee Island Marine Science Center: Explore coastal ecosystems and the fascinating creatures that live along Georgia’s shorelines
• Georgia Southern University Biology Students: Get an up-close look at insects, spiders, and other arthropods.
• Savannah Bee Company: See a live observation hive and learn why honeybees are essential pollinators
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Join us at Georgia Tech Savannah for our Spring Break day camp where every day of this week will be devoted to a different letter of STEAM. Students can join us for one day or all five!
Summit Gymnastics in Savannah will offer a Spring Break Camp for ages 3-12 on March 30th, March 31st, April 1st, April 2nd & April 3rd. Camp is 9AM-2PM.
Savannah Children’s Museum is thrilled to welcome visitors into its first indoor space, an innovative STEAM Center designed to inspire curiosity and hands-on discovery. Open daily from 9AM-3PM., this new indoor addition offers families even more opportunities to grow with Savannah Children’s Museum.
Featured Exhibition: Numbers in Nature
The STEAM Center debuts with Numbers in Nature, an engaging exhibition that reveals the mathematical patterns woven throughout our everyday world. Designed for learners of all ages, this immersive experience blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math into interactive environments that spark creativity and critical thinking.
Step Inside the 1,800-Square-Foot Mirror Maze
At the heart of the exhibition is an 1,800-square-foot Mirror Maze, a world of repeating triangles, reflections, and visual illusions. Guests can navigate this captivating maze, uncover hidden surprises, and discover the secrets within, including the way out. It’s an unforgettable experience that challenges the mind while delivering plenty of fun.
A Historic Setting for Modern Exploration
The STEAM Center is located inside the 1925 historic Storehouse on the campus of the Central of Georgia Railway, positioned between Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah. Admission to the STEAM Center is included with tickets to either museum.
March into the Wild: Paws & Pages: Saturday, March 21, 10AM-2PM: Celebrate National Reading Month where stories step off the page and into nature. Families and students will meet visiting authors, Gina Gallois and Jody Wheeler-Toppen, enjoy live read-alouds of Opossums to the Rescue and A Book to Read with a Worm, and explore how reading helps scientists observe and understand the natural world.
Additional literacy adventures include a shared reading of If Bees Disappeared,paired with a pollinator discovery, and a hands-on camouflage challenge where participants investigate how animals blend into their habitats.
Throughout the trail, guests will read, observe, and investigate — discovering that strong readers become strong scientists. Details here.
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