Summer Camps in Savannah: A Parent’s Guide

Posted by Nikki Gergacs on March 6, 2025

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Savannah has a lot of summer camps, spread across nature centers, art studios, sports clubs and school programs. Here’s the list I keep for families, with age ranges and what each one offers. I’ve also included my YouTube post, a quick eight-minute watch, that explores more options for your littles.

Junior Ranger Day Camps at Skidaway Island State Park

Age Group: 6-12 years
Offerings: Nature hikes, conservation projects, bird-watching, and interactive activities focusing on Georgia’s natural and cultural heritage
Contact: Call Skidaway Island State Park at 912.598.2300

City of Savannah General and Specialty Camps

Age Group: Varies by camp
Offerings:
- General Camps: Four different two-week sessions, including Camp Adventure, Out of this World, Into the Wild, and Fun in the Sun, hosted across nine centers
- Specialty Camps: Camp 101, Sports Camp, STEAM Camp, Inclusion Fusion Grandparents Camp, and Mommy and Me Camp

Art Camps at Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center

Age Group: Youth (rising 1st-6th graders), Teens (rising 7th-12th graders), and Adults

Offerings:

Week 5: Full-day youth performing and visual arts camps
Week 7: Half-day camps for teens and adults, including Old Hollywood-themed performing arts and jewelry/metalsmithing classes

Oatland Island Wildlife Center Summer Camps

Age Group: Not specified

Offerings: Interactive wildlife experiences, nature exploration, and educational activities

Savannah Country Day School Summer Programs

Age Group: Varies by program
Offerings:
- Camp Moon River: Traditional camp activities
- Athletic Camps: Sports-focused programs
- Ecology Camp: Environmental education
- Rise-Up Ready: Academic enrichment

Gymnastics, Tumbling, and Ninjastics Camp at The JAM Urban Athletic Club

Age Group: 3-12 years
Offerings: Gymnastics, tumbling, and ninja-style obstacle courses

Savannah United Soccer Camps

Offerings: Skill development, tactical training, and specialized goalkeeper and striker sessions

Georgia Tech CEISMC Savannah Summer Programs

Age Group: Not specified
Offerings: STEM/STEAM-focused programs with unique weekly themes and take-home components

Savannah Children’s Theatre Summer Camps

Age Group: 4-18 years
Offerings: Creative Adventures for younger children and performing arts camps culminating in performances for older participants

Most of these open registration in January, and the popular ones fill within days. Dates and offerings shift year to year, so check each organization’s site for the current season before you plan around it.

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