Cola City Homeschoolers

Earth Day Weather Station Activity
2024-04-22 04:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Build a Weather Station – Earth Day
by SC Military Museum on TPT
Monday, April 22nd
All Ages — Free Instructions
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Earth’s weather is an important part of how our planet can sustain life. Here’s a way to add to your celebration of our love for our home by learning how scientists measure and predict the weather!
This free activity includes: building a thermometer, barometer, rain gauge and wind vane along with read alouds.

Homeschool Hub: Show & Tell
2024-04-22 14:00 - 15:00 | In Person
Homeschool Hub: Show & Tell
by Chapin Library
Monday, April 22 @6 pm
FREE — All Ages
Note: This event is NOT hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Please contact Chapin Library with questions (and to RSVP). Contact Josie Seacrist JSeacrist@lex.lib.sc.us
Homeschool Hub is a monthly meet-up at Chapin Branch Library, with topics and activities specifically geared for homeschool families. It’s a great opportunity to hang out and socialize with other local homeschoolers–and connect with common interests. The goal is to spark a sense of community and belonging.
Chapin Branch Library is located at 129 NW Columbia Ave, Chapin, SC
This meet-up on Monday, April 22 at 6pm is fun for all ages Show & Tell. Do a magic trick, tell a joke, read or recite a poem, presentations and demonstrations of what you’ve learned this year!
Contact Chapin Librarian, Josie Seacrest with any questions: 803.345.5479 or JSeacrist@lex.lib.sc.us Also, contact the branch if an individual with a disability needs reasonable accommodations or support.

Let Grow Play Club: Park Meet-up
2024-04-25 09:00 - 11:00 | In Person
Park Meet-Up
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Thursday, April 25 at 1 pm
FREE — All ages
This activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details each week.
This is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence, social development, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome, though.
Let Grow Play Club Thursdays 1-3pm–thru May
This Week’s Location: Owens Field 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
There’s a great playground, nearby restrooms. Also areas for bikes and skateboards, plus ball field. Something for any age.
BRING: Kites, bubbles, nerf blasters, bikes, scooters, skateboards. Sunscreen, snacks/water bottles. Beach chairs.
We hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency.
For more information about the “Let Grow” initiative, Click HERE
Contact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com
Sign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:

Homeschool Open Gym
2024-04-26 08:00 - 10:00
Homeschool Open Gym
by All Star Gymnastics & Cheer
Friday, April 26th @12pm
Ages 4+ — $5-10
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Homeschool Open Gym 12PM to 2PM!
February 23
March 15 & 28
April 26
Ages 4 and older! No reservation or previous experience necessary. A time set aside for older friends to get their energy out and play with others! Message, email, or call with questions. Cost $10 first child, $5 each additional child. No charge for adults.
Fun for all ages!
Event link here.
All Star Gymnastics & Cheer is located at 4046 Fernandina Rd, Columbia, SC

Muddy Kids SC
2024-04-27 05:00 - 10:00
Muddy Kids SC
by Muddy Kids
Saturday, April 27th @9am
All Ages — $49
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
MUDDY KIDS is a 1.5-2.2-mile family obstacle mud run for kids ages 5-15 and their parents, aunties, uncles, cousins… with obstacles, mud and fun for the whole family.
MUDDY KIDS is designed for families to come out and enjoy a muddy, fun time together.
Participants of all ages are welcome to take on a variety of obstacles!
Get ready to climb, jump, slide or crawl through fun obstacles.
MUDDY KIDS is not just about getting dirty, however.
It’s also about challenging yourself, having fun, and building teamwork skills with your family.
Gather your family and friends, put on your mud-friendly clothing and shoes, and get ready to take on the Muddy Kids Family Obstacle Mud Run.
EACH TICKET INCLUDES
– Finisher Medal
– Bracelets for the Whole Family
– Headbands for the Whole Family
– Special Warm Up
– Rinse Off Stations
– Free digital photos
A minimum of 1 Adult and 1 Kid need to register.
A maximum of 4 Kids can register per 1 Adult.
Additional Adult and Kid tickets can be purchased separately
Kids must be aged between 5 – 17 years old to qualify for kids tickets.
Adults and legal guardians must legally be 18 years or older.
Join us for the family fun!
Get your tickets HERE!
This event is located at The Master’s Motoplex at 1465 SC-6, Gaston, SC 29053

Goosebumps, The Musical by Children's Theatre
2024-04-27 10:00 - 14:00
Goosebumps, The Musical!
by Columbia Children’s Theatre
Saturday, April 27th @ 2pm and 6pm
All Ages — $15/ticket
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Brooke and Zeke are thrilled to be starring in a mysterious show called The Phantom, and not the least bit frightened by the old legend that the play is cursed. But when strange, spooky messages start appearing, and a masked menace starts disrupting rehearsals, they begin to wonder: what if there really is a ghost haunting their school, determined to stop the show?! Prepare to get goosebumps as they race to solve the mystery in this thrilling—and chilling—new musical, based on the classic series by R.L. Stine.
*Student, senior (over age 60), or military personnel will receive a $5 discount on signature series shows at check out. Bundled discounts are available when you purchase tickets for three or more shows at a time. Please contact the Box Office at 803.407.5011 for more details.
Purchase tickets for either showtime here.
Harbison Theatre is located at 7300 College Street, Irmo, SC 29063

Rev War Center: Archaeology & Forensics 101
2024-05-01 06:00 - 08:00
Homeschool Days: Archaeology & Forensics 101
by Revolutionary War Center
Wednesday, May 1st @ 10am
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Once a month, the Rev War Center will offer a free homeschool educational day where small school groups can come together and experience one of the educational programs offered by the Center. A minimum of ten students will be needed to host these educational programs, if the minimum is not met then parents will be notified a week prior that the program will be canceled.
For parents with scholars of multiple ages, don’t fret. Children 7 years old or under will be given a fun coloring and activity packet to complete off to the side so the whole family can enjoy the day.
May: Archaeology & Forensics 101
Using the example of Camden Burials (Battle of Camden archaeological dig), among others, scholars will be taught the difference between what an archaeologist does, a forensic anthropologist does, and a historian does in their jobs, and a broad overview about the process of an archaeological dig and what forensic analysis entails.
Be sure to register HERE!
The Revolutionary War Visitor Center is located at 212 Broad Street Camden, SC 29020

FREE First Thursday at Museum of Art
2024-05-02 06:00 - 13:00
Free First Thursday
by Columbia Museum of Art
Thursday, May 2nd @10am
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. But, Let Grow Play Club is going to meet-up at 1 pm to explore together.
Enjoy free admission courtesy of Dominion Energy and extended hours. Last gallery entry at 7:30 p.m.
Columbia Museum of Art is located at 1515 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
More info about the Museum and this free event here!

Let Grow Club: Art Museum
2024-05-02 09:00 - 11:00 | In Person
Art Museum
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Thursday, May 2 at 1 pm
FREE — All ages
This activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details each week.
This is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence, social development, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome, though.
Let Grow Play Club Thursdays 1-3pm–thru May
This Week’s Location: Columbia Museum of Art is located at 1515 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Admission is FREE, but you will need to pay metered parking along the street. Look for Kim to greet you near the front desk or the children’s play room area. We will go over the Play Club Pledge (and the museum rules/policies).
We’ll explore the various galleries with a scavenger hunt list to spark independant conversations. There’s also this link to follow a self-guided tour to find specific pieces–and learn more about them: https://www.columbiamuseum.org/interior-lives-multimedia-tour
We hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency.
For more information about the “Let Grow” initiative, Click HERE
Contact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com
Call or Text if you’re lost along the way: 803-307-4880
Sign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:

Homeschool Game Day Meet-up
2024-05-03 08:00 - 10:00 | In Person
Homeschool Day
by Firefly Toys & Games
First Friday of the Month
All Ages — Free
Note: This is not a Cola City Event. We are meeting up there–so keep an eye out for other Cola City connections!
This free event is the First Friday of the month from 12-2pm. Open to all ages. Located at Firefly Toys & Games, 736 Saint Andrews Rd Ste C, Columbia, SC
Firefly staff will be highlighting and teaching educational board games which cover a range of subjects, such as: Math, Science, Geography, Chemistry and many more.
Use games for education; come learn about it.
And look for other Cola City Homeschoolers! We’re scheduling this as a meet-up time/location for our “Let Grow Club” initiative.

Star Wars Day DIY Activity
2024-05-04 04:00 - 13:00
DIY Lightsaber – Star Wars Day
by SC Military Museum on TPT
Saturday, May 4th
All Ages – FREE instructions
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Here’s a bit of silly fun to celebrate May 4th, informally known as Star Wars Day! This FREE link provides instructions to make your very own light saber to celebrate! Using only a few items from the dollar store, you too can be a Jedi.

The Oz Escape: An Interactive Columbia Experience
2024-05-04 06:00 - 12:00
The Oz Escape
by Questo
Saturday, May 4th @10am
All Ages — $40
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
The magical world of Oz arrives to the streets of your city in the form of an outdoor escape room-style experience.
You will use your phone to follow hidden clues, solve witty puzzles and complete fun challenges as you walk around the city.
Follow the story of the iconic team of misfits trying to escape from Oz before the witch has her way! The event is entirely based on the original The Wonderful Wizard of Oz novel by L. Frank Baum.
You can play at your own pace or against the clock to compete with friends or hundreds of other teams parading their fantastic costumes (wearing costumes is optional at the event).

— TICKET
one team ticket admits 2-6 adults and kids go for free
— TIME
start anytime between 10 AM – 4 PM, the experience lasts approx. 90 minutes
— LOCATION:
outdoors, location to be sent via email before the event
— GAME
throughout the event, you will be guided solely by our immersive mobile app
— COSTUME CONTEST: optional, for people who wear them
— AGE: recommended for ages 8+
— PET FRIENDLY: yes!
Register HERE!!

HERO Open House
2024-05-07 06:00 - 08:00 | In Person
HERO Homeschool Group Open House, May 7th, 10am-12pm
Located at 431 Mission Ct, Irmo, SC 29063

Description: If you are looking for an engaging, welcoming homeschool community with exciting and diverse programs and class offerings, then please come check us out during our Open House! We have classes for students from age 1 all the way through high school, with classes covering art, PE, science, social studies, STEM, music, languages, writing, life skills, wild and free, mud kitchen, high school classes for credit, and more! We do field trips, special events, clubs, meet-ups, and generally just love hanging out together and supporting one another. We can’t wait to meet you!
Contact: heroofirmo@gmail.com
http://www.herohomeschoolsc.org

Play Club: Guinyard Park Meet-up
2024-05-09 09:00 - 11:00 | In Person
Play Club: Guinyard Park Meet-up
By Cola City Homeschoolers/Let Grow Club
Thursday, May 9 at 1 pm
All Ages — Free
This activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details each week.
This is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence, social development, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome, though.
Let Grow Play Club Thursdays 1-3pm–thru May
This Week’s Location: Guinyard Park, 964 Axtell Dr, Cayce, SC 29033
There’s a small playground suitable for younger kids. But, a great place for older kids to explore the path or stream. Bring a towel in case you get wet. Nice and shady–for the anticipated hotter days ahead!
Bring nerf blasters to play in the wooded areas. Scooters and bikes for the path.
Not sure if there’s restrooms available–might have to drive to nearby stores.
We hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency.
For more information about the “Let Grow” initiative, Click HERE
Contact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com
Sign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:

Homeschool Hub: May
2024-05-09 14:00 - 15:00 | In Person
Homeschool Hub: May
by Chapin Library
Thursday, May 9 @6 pm
FREE — Parents/Educators
Note: This event is NOT hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Please contact Chapin Library with questions (and to RSVP). Contact Josie Seacrist JSeacrist@lex.lib.sc.us
Homeschool Hub is a monthly meet-up at Chapin Branch Library, with topics and activities specifically geared for homeschool families. It’s a great opportunity to hang out and socialize with other local homeschoolers–and connect with common interests. The goal is to spark a sense of community and belonging.
Chapin Branch Library is located at 129 NW Columbia Ave, Chapin, SC
This meet-up on Thursday, May 9 at 6pm is curriculum/resources share & swap. Bring some of your favorite resources to showcase for others. Find inspiration and encouragement as you start planning your course of study for next year.
Contact Chapin Librarian, Josie Seacrest with any questions: 803.345.5479 or JSeacrist@lex.lib.sc.us Also, contact the branch if an individual with a disability needs reasonable accommodations or support.

Homeschool Friday at Relic Room: Hanoi Hilton Heroes
2024-05-10 06:00 - 08:00
Hanoi Hilton Heroes
by SC Military Museum Relic Room
Friday, May 10th @10am
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Some of America’s greatest heroes of the Vietnam War showed their courage not in open battle, but unarmed and in captivity. We’ll learn some of their stories, and their secret code.
More info here.
South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum
301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201

HERO Homeschoolers: Yard Sale
2024-05-11 04:00 - 12:00 | In Person
HERO Yard Sale, May 11th, 6am-4pm
Located at: 431 Mission Ct, Irmo, SC 29063

Description: Come to HERO HQ for a multi-family yard sale on May 11th from 6am-4pm! We will have school curriculum, furniture, clothes, household items, and more! The yard sale will be located indoors and outdoors by the bay area at our co-op location, 431 Mission Ct in Irmo. All proceeds from this sale will go to HERO Homeschool Group!

Got donations? Contact: heroofirmo@gmail.com
https://www.homeschool-life.com/3691/events/events_view?private=1&public=&eventid=3550284

Crazy Quilting
2024-05-11 06:00 - 08:00
Crazy Quilting
by Cayce Historical Museum
Saturday, May 11th @ 10am
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Join the Cayce Historical Museum for an educational craft based on the history of quilting. Crazy Quilts became very popular in the late 1800s, and continue to be a unique choice of quilters today.
Space is limited, so please call Elizabeth at 803-739-7385 to reserve your spot!

Let Grow Play Club: Splash Blast
2024-05-16 09:00 - 11:00 | In Person
Let Grow Club: Splash Blast
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Thursday, May 16 at 1 pm
$2 — All ages
This activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, please scroll down to sign up, so we can estimate the number of participants. $2 optional donation to help cover overhead costs of supplies.
This is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence, social development, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome, though.
Let Grow Play Club Thursdays 1-3pm–thru May
This Week’s Location: Grandby Gardens Park, 1800 12th St, Cayce, SC 29033. (note: GPS sometimes pulls up Grandby Park downtown instead. Try also Cayce Town Hall at 1800 12th Street, Cayce).
We hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. Game stations for Water Wars, Relay Games and Water Wiffle Ball.
Special Guest appearance: The chicken costume
Bring your own squirt guns and blasters, lawn chairs, drinking water, and sunscreen. Shoes and face shields/goggles are recommended. Bring a towel to dry off.
Bathrooms are located in Town Hall–behind the park.
Book donations for the Little Free Library on-site at the park are also welcome.
For more information about the “Let Grow” initiative, Click HERE
Contact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com
Call or text if you are lost along the way: 803-307-4880
Sign up here so we can keep get an estimate of attendees and send you meet-up reminders:

Three Fountains Homeschool Skate
2024-05-17 09:00 - 12:00
Homeschool Skate
by Three Fountains Recreation
Friday, May 17th @1pm
All Ages — $5
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Homeschool Skate!This will be the last Homeschool skate for this school year.Only $5.00 per person to skate and play golf!*Don’t forget to bring your association card*
*Regular skate rental included!*
Three Fountains Recreation is located at 2724 Emanuel Church Rd, West Columbia, SC
More info HERE!

Shoe Collection Deadline
2024-05-17 13:00 | In Person
Shoe Collection Deadline
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Friday, May 17 at 5 pm
All ages — Free
In cooperation with Keep the Midlands Beautiful, we’re collecting used shoes. Thi shoe collection project is one of our Green Steps projects as an opportunity to learn about how this helps the environment and helps those in need.

Be inspired to collect shoes from your friends, family and neighbors. Arrange a drop-off time to meet up with Kim by May 17th, contact colacityinfo@gmail.com

Let Grow Club: Tie-Dye at the Park
2024-05-23 09:00 - 11:00 | In Person
Tie-Dye at Seven Oaks Park
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Thursday, May 23 at 1 pm
FREE — All ages
This activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details each week.
This is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence, social development, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome, though.
We hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities thru the summer to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency.
Let Grow Play Club Thursdays 1-3pm–thru May
This Week’s Location: Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Ln, Columbia, SC 29210. Parking at the lower lot, look for the driveway next to the child care center.
There’s a playground and a picnic shelters. Nice and shady–for the anticipated hotter days ahead!
Let Grow Project: Tie-Dye T-shirts. Bring a white shirt (or shorts or socks or pillowcase, etc. ) Bring 3 bottles of dye per person. You can get them with our Amazon affiliate link here or in the craft section at Walmart. We will have bottles of water to mix the powder, plenty of rubber bands, and plastic bags to carry home the project.
Also bring, Scooters and bikes for the path. Yard games, balls/frisbies, bubbles, nerf blasters, sidewalk chalk.
For more information about the “Let Grow” initiative, Click HERE
Contact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com
Sign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:

Community Litter Pick-up
2024-05-25 05:00 - 08:00
Community Litter Pick-up
by Keep Midlands Beautiful
Saturday, May 25th @ 9am
FREE — Teens/Parents
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
This month’s cleanup will address Town of Irmo’s Rawl’s Creek on May 25, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 12 noon! We will meet at Irmo Town Hall located on 7300 Woodrow St, Irmo, SC 29063. We will email you prior to the cleanup to verify the meeting location and attendance.
Keep the Midlands Beautiful started the Spotless Service Saturday initiative to address highly littered areas with monthly cleanups hosted by our team! Cleanup locations rotate each month in the areas KMB serves – Richland County, Lexington County, the City of Columbia and the Town of Irmo. This event grew from a collaboration with the USC Service Saturday program. All residents, both individuals and groups, are encouraged to join the KMB team and USC students in these monthly cleanups.
This is a great volunteer opportunity for teens, parents, and kids of appropriate age. REGISTER HERE.

End of School Year Blast
2024-05-25 08:00 - 09:30
End of School Year Blast
by Richland Library Southeast
Saturday, May 25th @ 12pm
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
YOU did it! A hip, hop, hooray! Let’s get ready to celebrate! WAHOO! It’s festive, with family and so much fun! Stop by Southeast as we applaud YOU for a job well done! There’s games, prizes, face painting, snowcones, hot dogs, certificates and so much more! We know that the year at times was some what rocky, however, it’s over! now come and celebrate with us and USC’s Cocky! Cocky joins us for this end of the school year celebration!
For your safety and ours, please stay home if you have COVID-19, if you have symptoms of COVID-19, if you are waiting for COVID-19 test results, or may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.
More information about the library and this event found HERE.

Let Grow Club: Springdale Splashpad
2024-05-30 09:00 - 11:00 | In Person
Springdale Park Splashpad
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Thursday, May 30 at 1 pm
FREE — All ages
This activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details each week.
This is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence, social development, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome, though.
We hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities thru the summer to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency.
Let Grow Play Club Thursdays 1-3pm–thru May
This Week’s Location: Fenton C. Benton/Springdale Park at 2915 Platt Springs Rd, West Columbia, SC 29170
There’s a playground, splash pad and a picnic shelters. Nice and shady–for the anticipated hotter days ahead!
Also bring Yard games, balls/frisbies, bubbles, nerf blasters, sidewalk chalk, table games/activities. Towel to dry off if you get wet.
For more information about the “Let Grow” initiative, Click HERE
Contact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com
Sign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:

Civil War: Battle of Congaree Creek Tour
2024-06-01 06:00 - 08:00
Civil War: Battle of Congaree Creek Tour
by 12,000 Year Park
Saturday, June 1st @10am
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
The 12,000 Year History Park is a unique archeological site in Cayce, South Carolina, where history and nature converge. Over the last 120 centuries, the area has had an array of inhabitants, including mammoths, Native American tribes and Civil War soldiers. It includes earthworks from an 1865 Civil War battle. The park is full of stories and offers something for explorers of all ages.
Guided historical walking tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. Trained by the National Park Service, our volunteer guides will take you on a walk along this beautiful trail filled with stories of the Battle of Congaree Creek, Fort Congaree and Native American Lifeways. There are also special events including Nature Days and Civil War Encampments.
Currently, the park is collecting donations to build a state of the art visitors center. The building will orient visitors to the site and provide a space to host educational programs for children and adults.
More info found HERE

GBK 2 Summer Camp
2024-06-03 03:00 - 2024-06-07 13:00 | In Person
GBK 2 Summer Camp
by GBK 2 Karate School
Mon-Fri June & July @7am
Ages 5-14 — $50-185
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
GBK 2 Karate School is offering weekday summer camps from 7am to 5pm through June and July. 2 snacks provided, bring your own lunch. This camp offers fun activities, field trips, and physical education with optional karate! Pricing is $50 daily or $185 for the whole week.
Limited spots are available, call now for your spot!! Keith at 803-476-6686 or Tracie 803-427-4414
Info about GBK 2 Karate School HERE.

EduCamps by BJU
2024-06-03 04:00 - 13:00
EduCamps
by Bob Jones University
June-July
All Ages — Price Varies
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
BJU offers a plethora of camps this summer for students of all ages, with a wide selection of focuses. From Golf to Shakespeare, Computer Programming to Bug Biodiversity, there is something to interest your student! REGISTER HERE!

Planning for Camp
Registration
Registration is completely online. A $20 registration fee per camper (not per camp) will be added at checkout.
Room Requests
Campers may each make one request to room with a friend or sibling. Room requests must be mutual. We will do our best to fulfill each request, provided it is made on the online reservation form.
Refund/Cancellation
$50 deposit is non-refundable. Remaining payments will be refunded only if cancellation is received 10 or more days before the beginning of the camp. There is no refund for cancellations made after the 10-day notice period has expired. If the requested camp is full, we will issue a complete refund or place your camper’s name on a waiting list. If a camp is canceled, we will issue a complete refund.
While at Camp
Arrival and Check-in / Departure
We offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the GSP International Airport as well as the Greenville Amtrak and Greyhound stations. You can request a shuttle on the online registration form.
Campers will check in at the location specified on the individual camp page. (See BJU map or directions to BJU.)
Campus Address
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.
Greenville, SC 29614
Meals
Meals will be served in our dining common in an all-you-can-eat buffet style. Any food concerns (allergies, diet restrictions, etc.) can be noted in the online registration form.
Housing
Overnight campers will stay the BJU residence halls. Overnight stay is only available for students in 9–12 grades.
What overnight campers should bring

Bedding for twin bunk
Towels
Toiletries
Money for snacks
Sunscreen

What to Wear
At EDUcamp, we want to create an environment that is appropriate and comfortable for all campers. In order to do this, we have a dress code that we ask all campers to abide by. Please review these guidelines to ensure that your camper’s attire aligns with our camp standards:

Tops:

Camper may wear loose-fitting shirts.
Sleeveless, midriff-bearing, or tight-fitting shirts are not permitted.

Bottoms:

Shorts that approach the knee are acceptable.
Loose-fitting jeans and athletics pants are permitted.
Mid-thigh shorts or tight-fitting pants are not allowed.

Inappropriate Themes or Images:

Clothing with inappropriate themes, offensive language or explicit images is not allowed.
Campers should refrain from wearing attire that may be considered offensive or disrespectful to others.

Day Camp
Sr. High Camps

Day campers must live in or stay with family in the immediate Greenville area.
Campers may be required to be on campus from 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m. on camp days.
Lunch and dinner are included in the camp cost.

Lego Summer Camp: Animals
2024-06-03 05:00 - 2024-06-06 08:00
Lego Camp: Animals
by Brick Zone LLC
Monday, June 3rd-6th @9am
All Ages — $110
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
This week’s theme is Animals, and is open to all ages from 4+. Activities will include structured play, crafts, outdoor activities (weather permitted), and guided lessons.
Summer camps are open to all ages from 4+. Activities will include guided lessons, structured play, crafts, outdoor activities (weather permitted), and much more.
Cost is $110 per student per week
Camps run Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 12 pm.
Classes are limited to 20 students.
All children should bring a snack and water.
REGISTER HERE!

Let Grow Play Club: 9-Square Meet-up
2024-06-04 06:00 - 08:00
Let Grow Play Club: 9 Square Meet-up
by Cola City Homeschoolers
TUESDAY, June 4, 10 am-noon
FREE — All ages
This activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details each week.
This is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence, social development, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome, though.
We hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities thru the summer to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. We’re switching up to Tuesdays at 10 am for June/July.
Let Grow Play Club TUESDAY 10 am-12pm–thru June/July
This Week’s Location: Guignard Park, 964 Axtell Dr, Cayce, SC 29033
There’s a small playground, a walking trail and creek. Nice and shady–for the anticipated hotter days ahead! Note, there’s not a bathroom access at the park, but there is a CVS across the street/nearby.
We’ll be setting up 9-square in the air as a mixer/ice-breaker for adults and teens. Here’s a peek at how the game works:

Also bring Yard games, balls/frisbies, bubbles, nerf blasters, sidewalk chalk, table games/activities. Towel to dry off if you get wet.
For more information about the “Let Grow” initiative, Click HERE
Contact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com
Sign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:
