When your group arrives in Savannah, they will be greeted with warm hospitality,
breathtaking scenery and delicious Southern cooking. Once here, it won't take your
group long to realize all that Savannah has to offer. Walk down the cobblestone
streets taking in the rich history or simply enjoy a relaxing weekend at the beach,
and you will see that this city is the perfect destination for your group to have
a memorable and educational experience.
Student-friendly options:
Angela Beasley's Puppet People: Students of all ages enjoy exercising
their imaginations, sparked by the instructions and supplies at a Puppet People
Hands-On Workshop! Kids from all over the country are catching the puppet-making
fever with this 2 and half hour program.
Old Fort Jackson' Student Militia: Find out what it was like to
be an American soldier in the beginning years of the United States. A drill sergeant
will teach your students the basic maneuvers of the School of the Soldier, including
marching and saluting. Afterward, students will enter an informal classroom setting
to learn about the role communication and food and equipment played in the history
of Fort Jackson. The training is completed when the students witness an exciting
cannon firing demonstration. After they have been dismissed, students may take time
to see a 15-minute theater presentation which provides a more detailed history of
Fort Jackson in the Civil War, the War of 1812 and the American Revolution. Students
may also visit the museum located inside the fort, where they will walk through
the casemate rooms where soldiers once lived.
Savannah Wildlife Refuge: Established in April 6, 1927, the refuge
consists of more than 29,000 acres of freshwater marshes, tidal rivers and creeks
and bottomland hardwoods. The refuge is located in the heart of the Lowcountry,
a band of low land, bordered on the west by sand hill ridges and on the east by
the Atlantic Ocean. Known for its rich flora during the humid summer months, the
region also supports a diverse wildlife population. The variety of birdlife within
the Lowcountry is enhanced by its location on the Atlantic Flyway.
5 Star Family Fun Park: One of Savannah's premier entertainment
destinations, complete with arcades, a moon bounce, miniature golf and laser tag.
Star Castle Family Entertainment Center: The fun center that has
it all! Featuring go carts, putt-putt, arcade games, laser tag, batting cages and
even roller skating.
Bull River Cruises: Take an educational tour with Savannah's largest
ecotourism provider. Bull River Cruises specializes in fun learning cruises exploring
the rich history and nature of Coastal Georgia and the Savannah River. Come explore
Wildlife Refuges, the Port of Savannah, Tidal Creeks with dolphins and Barrier Islands.
Experience the beauty of the waterways of Coastal Georgia with Bull River Cruises.
Wilderness Southeast Wildlife & Nature Tours: Students of all
ages enjoy discovery field trips exploring the habitat and wildlife interactions
found in beach, cypress swamps, salt marsh, estuary, or the tidal freshwater unique
to Georgia's coast. All field trips can be customized by this non-profit educational
organization to meet school curriculum standards.
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