Take a look at the weekly highlights and the daily popsicle breaks in the photo collage above.
Sign up here for the last week of horse camp – July 24-28.
Here’s the week schedule:
Monday: Carriage Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday: Tye-Dye T-Shirts
Wednesday: Paint the Pony
Thursday: Obstacle Course (yay water balloons)
Friday: Show Day and Pizza Pool Party
Register online here. Then click on 2023 horse camp registration, then click on 2023 summer horse camp under RGF Equine Activities.
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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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Summer Camps 2023 @ YMCA Coastal Georgia branches
Still time to sign up for summer day camp @ YMCA Coastal Georgia branches, which provides the opportunity for children to regain a sense of normalcy as well as support their physical, social and emotional well-being.
At Y camp, children have the opportunity to make their summer active and fun through crafts, sports, indoor and outdoor games, new friends, and other fun ways to learn, grow and thrive.
YMCA locations across Coastal Georgia are 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
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Horse camp 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
Includes all activities, supplies, and a camp T-shirt.
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: July 24 – 28
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A diverse day camp that embraces Jewish values to help build children’s confidence, create long-lasting friendships and develop a strong sense of community…one camper at a time.
Spots at JEA Camp Savannah are filling up faster than ever before! Registration is open and don’t wait until it is too late!
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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Camps @ Children’s Museum of Pooler: Sign up for Children’s Museum of Pooler’s has one more session of summer camp for children ages 4-10: Music to My Ears Camp.
Take a ride in a glass elevator 723 feet high to the observatory View Level atop The Westin Peachtree Plaza, the tallest hotel in the Southeast. Children ages 6 & younger can ride the elevator for free. Tickets & hours here.
This free weekly SouthernMamas.com e-letter in your email every Wednesday keeps you savvy about all the kid-friendly happenings as well as summer camps 2023, free events, pediatricians and more.
Learning to play golf can be an overwhelming and frustrating experience if you don’t have a clear plan that incorporates your child’s age and ability with a splash of fun!
Join Coach Paul in one of his last two summer camps, aka the “Golf Playground” and give your child a gift that will last a lifetime.
Register online here and see the joy and confidence that golf gives your child.
“Your One Stop Shop for Playing Better Golf”
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Saturday, July 15, 2023 – Two times: 10 & 11 AM Join Kindermusik Savannah for a woodland adventure! In this endearing summer playdate, you’ll explore the imaginary Kindermusik forest filled with songs and stories, bunnies and bears, wise old owls and wide old trees. There’s magic and music to be made beneath the shade, so round up the whole family and come along with us for Creatures in the Woods.
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more delightful activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces.
Claim your child’s spot before it fills.
Open to newborns – 7 years old and their caregivers.
Getting your child ready for back-to-school involves a lot.
But remember to prioritize your child’s health amid all that back-to-school business.
“I’m a parent myself, so I understand how busy the start of school season can be,” said SouthCoast Health pediatrician and mom Dr. Jami Scanlon (pictured) “But in the hustle-and-bustle it’s crucial to put health-related check-ups at the top of the to-do list, as it will set the tone for your child’s entire school year.”
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The beloved classic The Phantom of the Opera will be performed at The Historic Savannah Theatre by the Savannah Children’s Theatre Junior Company July 7-16 2023.
Recently closing on Broadway after running for over 35 years, this show played nearly 14,000 performances and over 20 million patrons have fallen under it’s spell.
Now some of Savannah’s young actors will bring this timeless classic to life on the stage of The Historic Savannah Theatre, performing some of Broadway’s all time favorite songs like All I Ask of You, Think of Me, Masquerade and The Music of the Night.
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: July 17 – 21 July 24 – 28
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Telfair Museums is thrilled to share their long-awaited major renovation of the beloved ArtZeum children’s space at the Jepson Center now called Children’s Art Museum (CAM) with Telfair Museums members and visitors.
Telfair members can enjoy an exclusive CAM experience from 9-11AM July 8-9 2023 with additional hands-on art activities, face painting, Leopold’s Ice Cream, special treats from Wildflower Café, music, special guests and more.
Telfair members can sign up below:
Sign up for Sat. July 8 2023, 9-11AM grand opening event here
Sign up for Sun. July 9 2023, 9-11AM grand opening event here
This special opportunity is only open to members. If you are not yet a member, learn more here on how you can become a Telfair member and enjoy CAM year-round!
CAM will be open to general admission from 11AM-5PM on July 8 and 9 2023. Normal hours of operation will be Monday – Sunday 10AM-5PM, unless otherwise noted.
Fun Zone in Pooler is the perfect place for a day of family fun this summer! Fun Zone has a combination of indoor and outdoor activities including two 18-hole Miniature Golf Courses, Go-Karts, and an Arcade. With so many things to do, you’ll be sure to find something fun for everyone.
Looking to spend time outside? Try out Fun Zone’s newly renovated Miniature Golf Courses. Complete with footbridges and waterfalls, our adventure-style courses are great for a laid-back afternoon or a high-stakes competition. You can also get your heart and kart racing on one of Fun Zone’s four Go-Kart tracks. From the Kiddy Track to the high-speed Hi-Bank Track, your whole crew can put the pedal to the metal.
Cool down inside and play one of Fun Zone’s new arcade games including King Kong VR, HYPERpitch Major League Pitching, Minecraft, and Hungry, Hungry Hippos! Win awesome prizes from Fun Zone’s newly restocked ticket Redemption Center as you play. When you need to recharge, check out the Concessions for delicious summer treats like pizza, nachos, ICEEs, funnel cakes, and more!
Head to Fun Zone for endless summer fun! Enjoy plenty of ways to play with bundle options including annual passes, value bands, reloadable arcade cards, and individual tickets. Fun Zone can also help you celebrate any occasion with party packages and party rooms.
Fun Zone is conveniently located at 1040 US-80 East, Pooler, GA 31322. See you and your family soon!
Tickets for the films, part of the Disney Summer Classics series, are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military, and $8 for the general public.
Tickets for the film, part of the Disney Summer Classics series, are $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military, and $8 for the general public.
While many ticks are harmless, certain species – including wood and deer ticks – can carry germs that cause illnesses like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Recently, a new tick-related concern has emerged: alpha-gal syndrome.
SouthCoast Health Department of Allergy and Immunology is made up of experienced specialists and offers up-to-date treatment for allergic diseases. Schedule an appointment: 912-527-5335.
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Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah will be temporarily closed the week of July 3-July 7 2023.
Military personnel (Active & Retired) and their families are welcomed to Oatland Island Wildlife Center for free – with ID or DD214- in honor of Independence Day – on two weekends before & and after July 4th.
Come out and enjoy the day exploring the beautiful grounds and watching the animals in the summer air. All visitors are welcome to bring a picnic lunch.
Open 10AM-4PM
Proof of service must be provided when you check in at the Admissions Booth.
Join Plant Riverside District in Savannah on the Riverwalk as Plant Riverside District teams up with @savannahtiedye to bring you Fourth of July tie-dye experience: tie-dye your very own red, white, and blue T-shirts.
From July 1-July 4 2023, the Tie-Dye Corner will be open 1-5PM. Bring your 100% cotton t-shirt to dye for free or buy one on-site for $10.
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More Fourth of July Festivities @ Plant Riverside District
Find free, family-friendly Fourth of July Weekend happenings @ Plant Riverside District in Savannah from Fri. June 30-Tues. July 4 2023 including free live music and kid-friendly activities along Savannah’s historic riverfront at 400 W. River St.
Plant Riverside District will sponsor the annual Savannah’s WaterfrontIndependence Day Fireworks Show over the Savannah River on Tuesday, July 4 at 9:15PM. A special Fourth of July Viewing Party at Electric Moon will feature live DJ Lil’ G, exciting giveaways and an ideal vantage point to watch the fireworks show. Admission is $20 per person at the door.
LIVE MILITARY BANDS
OnSat. July 1 at 1PM, the Parris Island Marine Band will perform at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at Plant Riverside District.
The 116th United States Army Band, a unit of the Georgia National Guard from Marietta, Ga., will perform live on Sun. July 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park from 5 to 6:30PM. Savannah singer, speaker and author Stephanie Cherry will sing “The Star Spangled Banner” preceding the 116th United States Army Band’s performance.
A special Kids Corner will offer the opportunity to tie-dye t-shirts red, white and blue. Plant Riverside District will host the tie-dye Kids Corner at the Riverwalk Pavilions from Sat. July 1-Tues. July 4 from 1 to 5PM. Guests can bring their own 100% cotton T-shirt to tie dye free of charge or can purchase a T-shirt on-site for $10.
RED, WHITE & BLUE LIGHTING AND MORE
Throughout the holiday weekend, Plant Riverside District’s smokestacks, fountains and other familiar landmarks will be illuminated with red, white and blue lights after dark. Nightly America the Beautiful Fountain Shows will feature music in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. at 9PM and 10PM
For more information about the Fourth of July festivities at Plant Riverside District, please visit plantriverside.com.
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Anyone may enter with a child aged 0-7 years. Limit of 1 child per family; only 1 entry permitted.
Winner must be available to attend on at least one of these days Kindermusik offers classes. You choose the class of your choice and attend it once per week. Included in the prize is the digital online home materials that correspond with the month of classes.
Old Fort Jackson in Savannah will offer the following family friendly presentations to celebrate Independence Day.
Sat. July 1 – Mon. July 3@ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah
Explore history with Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators portraying Civil War Era soldiers in 1863.
10AM: Rifle musket firing and relieving the Skirmish on Whitemarsh Island.
10:30AM – Rifle musket firing and remembering the Assault on Battery Wagner.
11AM – Read excerpts of the Declaration of Independence. Consider perspectives of Confederate and Union Soldiers. 12 Pounder Cannon firing.
12 Noon – Break for Mid Day Meal.
1PM – Rifle musket firing and relieving the Skirmish on Whitemarsh Island.
1:30PM- Signal Corps and 6 Pounder Cannon firing.
2PM – Defend the Fort drill, read excerpts of the Declaration of Independence. Consider perspectives of Confederate and Union Soldiers. 12 Pounder Cannon firing.
Tues. July 4@ Old Fort Jackson, Savannah
Explore history with Coastal Heritage Society Resource Educators portraying American Revolutionary War Era soldiers in 1777.
10AM Pike and cutlass drill and relieving the seizure of the ship Phillipa and the Battle of the Rice Boats. 6 Pounder Cannon firing.
10:30AM – Construction of the Mud Fort to defend the Mud Hole. Guests are invited to take part in musket drill.
11AM – Demonstration of marching and musket drill used by the Savannah Provincial Company of Artillery by a four man Squad using His Majesty’s ‘64 Manual. Remember the crucial Battle of Cowpens, where Georgia Refugees led by James Jackson won a critical victory to establish American Independence. Read excerpts from the Declaration of Independence. 24 Pounder Cannon firing.
12:00 Noon – Break for Mid Day Meal.
1PM – Construction of the Mud Fort to defend the Mud Hole. Demonstration of marching and musket drill used by the Savannah Provincial Company of Artillery by a four man Squad using His Majesty’s ‘64 Manual.
1:30PM Pike and cutlass drill and relieving the seizure of the ship Phillipa and the Battle of the Rice Boats. 6 Pounder Cannon firing.
2PM – Guests are invited to join in a battle reenactment of the crucial Battle of Cowpens,where Georgia Refugees led by James Jackson won a critical victory to establish American Independence. Read excerpts from the Declaration of Independence. 24 Pounder Cannon firing.
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Old Fort Jackson is @ 1 Fort Jackson Rd, Savannah. Learn more here.
Visit Savannah History Museum for Loyalists & Liberty Battlefield Tours on Fri. June 30-Tues. July 4.
On Mon. July 3: Savannah History Museum will have additional Resource Educators portraying the American, French, and British soldiers who fought. There will also be swivel gun cannon firings.
Savannah History Museum is @ 303 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah. Learn more here.
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Coastal Heritage Society sites in Savannah have several family-programs happening on Tues. July 4 2023 including: