BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cola City Homeschoolers - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cola City Homeschoolers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T100000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20231019T211458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T211714Z UID:29770-1698393600-1698400800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Halloween Party! DESCRIPTION:Halloween Party\nBy Cola City & Ft. Jackson Homeschoolers\nFriday\, October 27 from noon-2pm\nAll Ages — FREE\nNote: This is a Cola City event\, in partnership with Fort Jackson Teens/Tweens.\n\nFirst of all…come in costume!! Teens\, tweens\, adults\, younger siblings welcome! All are encouraged to dress up. \n\nWe will start with a pumpkin carving contest for the tweens and teens. Each person (or family) should bring his or her own pumpkin and carving tools. You can print out a design beforehand or just freehand. Younger siblings who are not carving\, can watch or play in the park.\n\nOnce the contest is over\, we will do Trick or Treat Hide and Seek. Teen volunteers will hide in the park with a stash of candy while younger participants seek for them. When they are found\, they will give out candy. Bring a bag of candy to contribute to the game. \n\nMeanwhile\, judges will judge the best pumpkins in the contest. When we come back together after Hide and Seek\, we will announce the results of the carving contest and give away prizes.\n\nWe will be at Southeast Park\, 951 Hazelwood Rd\, Columbia\, SC 29209. This park has tables for the carving\, and lots of good hiding places for hide and seek! Restrooms available. Note\, there is also a pond\, but no playground equipment. \n\n\nPre-register for this Cola City event:\n\n\n\n \n Parent NameNote: This is not a drop-off event. Please include the name of the adult who will attend with the students.\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n EmailLook for an automated confirmation when you submit the form\n \n Mobile PhoneInclude a number just in case we need to reach you last minute.Participants name and ageUse the plus (+) sign to add rows for additional participants. Include ages of student participants (name only for additional adult participants). URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/halloween-party/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Events,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230901T024106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T024106Z UID:29665-1697803200-1697814000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Trick or Treat Trail DESCRIPTION:Trick or Treat  on the Trail\nby Nature as Teacher\nFriday\, October 20 4-7 pm\nFree — All ages\nNote: This is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Nature as Teacher for more information and parking pass reservations.  \nAll community centered organizations are invited to prepare thoughtful\, fun\, educational and exciting Trick-or-Treat Stations for our guests that walk the Trick-or-Treat Trail! Who do you think will win this year? \nTo help ensure everyone’s safety\, visitors enjoying the Trick-or-Treat Trail this year will be required to register for a free parking pass with specified arrival times. Get yours now and get your spot! \nWhat to bring/wear: This is a family friendly event. Come in costume (optional) and bring bags/buckets for collecting treats along the trail. The Trick-or-Treat-Trail loop is about a 10 minute walk on gravel and mulch with “spooky” animal learning stations along the way! Be sure to wear footwear appropriate for the outdoors. Strollers & wagons welcome. Please help children dress appropriately for the weather. \nPlease\, no bikes\, scooters or motorized vehicles on the trail. Dogs welcomed on leash. \nDirections: Be sure to print and display your parking pass receipt or have a screenshot ready on your phone. From Walmart in Camden head north on Springdale Drive\, toward the race track. Chestnut Ferry Road (a dirt road) crosses over Springdale drive at the bend. Turn left onto Chestnut Ferry road and continue down until you see our pinecone logo sign. Our driveway is the last on the left. After proceeding through our gate\, do not stop in the maintenance lot unless you do not have a parking pass or arrive outside of your identified time. Continue down our long driveway\, past the right turn\, and into the parking area. You will see our green and tan restroom building near the trailhead. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/trick-or-treat-trail/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T080000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230815T040745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T040745Z UID:29598-1697781600-1697788800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:"REVOLUTION W/HILARY BRANNOCK" Workshop DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Friday Series\nBy SC Confederate Relic Room\nFriday\, Oct. 20 at 10 am & 11 am\nAll ages — FREE\nNote: This is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact SC Confederate Relic Room for more information and registration. \n“Homeschool Fridays” are a FREE workshop program\, offered one or two Fridays each month during the academic year. Sessions are at 10:00AM and repeated at 11:00AM Programs are geared toward students of all ages to come learn about important topics in history. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/revolution-w-hilary-brannock-workshop/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231019 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20231013T223212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T223212Z UID:29742-1697572800-1697659199@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Take Me Outside Day DESCRIPTION:Take Me Outside Day\nby Take Me Outside Challenge\nWednesday\, October 18th\nAll Ages — Free\nNote: This is not a Cola City Meet-up\, just information about the Take Me Outside initiative. More information and details about the resources and activities here: https://takemeoutside.ca/tmoday/ \nTAKE ME OUTSIDE DAY WILL ON BE WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18TH 2023\, WITH A FULL WEEK OF FUN HAPPENING ALONG WITH IT \nTake Me Outside Day has always been about simply making time to head outside and learn beyond the four walls of a classroom. But this year we want to celebrate in a way like never before! Lots of  helpful resources and activities that will make it easy for you to head outside with your learners and create beautiful art with the natural world. And be sure to explore each theme’s selected resources and activities to prepare for the whole week of fun! \nDuring the week of October 16th – 20th\, head outside with your learners\, and make your own version of nature art with found and foraged materials. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/take-me-outside-day/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T110000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230901T024539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T024625Z UID:29667-1697263200-1697281200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Day at the Museum DESCRIPTION:Day at the Museum\nby Revolutionary War Visitor Center\nSaturday\, October 14 10am-3pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is a public event *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Revolutionary War Visitor Center for more information and reservations \nThe Revolutionary War Visitor Center at Camden tells the story of the Southern Campaign (1780-1781). In addition to our permanent exhibit\, the center hosts programs on the American Revolution\, South Carolina’s colonial era\, and colonial Camden. Our programs focus on all the people who lived and fought during the American Revolution. \nWhat if our mannequins came to life for a day?\n \nThe Rev War Center is coming to life for one day! Our “mannequins” will be coming to life to answer questions about life during the Revolutionary War. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/day-at-the-museum/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T100000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20231010T220541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T220541Z UID:29731-1697184000-1697191200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Play Club Meet-up DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club Meet-up\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nFriday\, October 13 @12-2pm\nAges 8+/Teens — Free\nThis 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+). \nThis week’s meet-up is at the Richland Library Downtown Location 1431 Assembly St.\, Columbia\, SC 29201. Teens 12+ can access the Teens Only area\, with a maker space and activities geared especially for that age. Children’s section also has some great activities for kids to implement. \nFree parking behind the library in the lower lot and across the street at Park Street. Parking meters also available with mobile pay via passport parking app. \nLook for Kim to greet you on the lower level by the sitting area near the Children’s room–and facilitate introductions. \nCall or text if you get lost along the way or you’re running late: 803-307-4880.Contact colacityinfo@gmail.com with any other questions. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/play-club-meet-up-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Interest Club,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T080000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230815T040535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T040535Z UID:29596-1697176800-1697184000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:"VICTORY OF THE PATRIOT RIFLEMEN” Workshop DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Friday Series\nBy SC Confederate Relic Room\nFriday\, Oct 13 at 10 am & 11 am\nAll ages — FREE\nNote: This is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact SC Confederate Relic Room for more information and registration. \n“Homeschool Fridays” are a FREE workshop program\, offered one or two Fridays each month during the academic year. Sessions are at 10:00AM and repeated at 11:00AM Programs are geared toward students of all ages to come learn about important topics in history. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/victory-of-the-patriot-riflemen-workshop/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T110000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230831T201856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T201857Z UID:29644-1696658400-1696676400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:eSTEAM Sumter DESCRIPTION:eSTEAM Sumter\nby Science Festival Alliance\nSaturday\, October 7\nfrom 10am-3pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is *not* a Cola City Event. Contact eSTEAM Sumter for more information \neSTEAM Sumter is a family festival celebrating and bringing together enthusiasts in Science\, Technology\, Engineering\,  Arts\, and Math. The purpose is to expose festival participants to advances and opportunities in these ever-growing areas through interactive exhibits\, fun filled displays and hands-on activities. The entertainment and STEAM adventure is sure to provide family fun to everyone. It brings together Educational Entities\, Industries\, Economic and Community Developers and STEM Organizations. \nLocation: Downtown Sumter from Main and Liberty to Bartlett St.\nParking: FREE parking is available at the city garage and also several parking lots which will be denoted with festival signage.\nAdmission: Free to the public. Food vendors and participating restaurants will have a wide variety of refreshments available for purchase. Festival T-shirts and memorabilia will be available for purchase. \nContact: info@eSTEAMsumter.com  803.418.0709 URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/esteam-sumter/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Events,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T160000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230901T154913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T154950Z UID:29688-1696485600-1696521600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:CMA: First Thursday Free DESCRIPTION:First Thursday Free\nBy Columbia Museum of Art\nThursday\, Oct 5 from 10am-8pm\nAll ages — FREE\nNote: This is *not* a Cola City event. Contact Columbia Museum of Art for more details. \nEnjoy free admission courtesy of Dominion Energy and extended hours. The evening includes a program for college students from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and a tour of the CMA Collection at 6:00 p.m. Last gallery entry at 7:30 p.m. Be on Boyd Plaza in the evening for live music\, food vendors\, and a beer garden. Free. Plaza events by First Thursday on Main. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/cma-first-thursday-free-2/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T080000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230820T203304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T155019Z UID:29525-1696312800-1696320000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Social Studies Fair DESCRIPTION:Social Studies Fair\nby Southeast Columbia Co-op\nTuesday\, October 3 from 10am-noon\nAll Ages — 2.50/participant\n\nJoin Southeast Academic Co-op & Cola City Homeschoolers for the Annual Social Studies Share Fair! 806 Universal Drive Columbia. \nCome present projects and information about what you’ve been learning in history\, geography\, cultural studies\, sociology\, government\, and any other social studies topics. Here are a few ideas to get you started: \n\n\nDress like Abe Lincoln (and maybe even recite the Gettysburg Address) \nShow your salt dough map of South Carolina \nRead your report on nomads\n Build a model of a pyramid and show what’s inside \nSing a song from another country\n\nProjects can be something you already completed previously as a way to showcase learning that you’ve already completed. Or projects can represent current learning in progress. We recommend projects that are hands-on\, interactive demonstrations or have samples\, hand-outs\, giveaways. \nTables are provided\, but you can bring your own table for your display. Set up from (10 am-10:20 am). Presentation shifts will begin at 10:30 am. \nAll Participants will get certificate and prize. Please pre-register so we can prepare certificates and space.\nFees help cover the overhead costs of the facility use. \nPresentation format: The presenters get to tell about their project several times\, not just a one-time show-n-tell as participants meander and mingle. It’s also very relaxed style of presenting one-on-one\, rather than the formal “speech”. \nExamples: Here’s a peek at a few of the projects from previous share fairs.\n \nPre-register to participate in Social Studies Share Fair: URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/social-studies-fair/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T120000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230901T025836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T025836Z UID:29669-1696057200-1696075200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Pirate Day DESCRIPTION:Pirate Day\nby Sumter County Museum\nSaturday\, September 30 11am-4pm\nFREE — Families/All Ages\nNote: This is a public event *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Sumter County Museum for more information \nCome out for a fun filled day for the whole family! Learn about medicine\, flags\, weapons and blacksmithing. Play games. Visit a mermaid. Get a tattoo! Go on a scavenger hunt. Listen to pirate music and shop in a pirate store. Plus cannon and sword demonstrations\, too. \nLocated at 122 N. Washington Street\, Sumter SC 29150.\nContact: 803-775-0908 with any questions URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/pirate-day/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T080000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230815T040336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T040336Z UID:29594-1695967200-1695974400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:"PRISONER OF WAR STORIES” Workshop DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Friday Series\nBy SC Confederate Relic Room\nFriday\, Sept 29 10 am & 11 am\nAll ages — FREE\nNote: This is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact SC Confederate Relic Room for more information and registration. \n“Homeschool Fridays” are a FREE workshop program\, offered one or two Fridays each month during the academic year. Sessions are at 10:00AM and repeated at 11:00AM Programs are geared toward students of all ages to come learn about important topics in history. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/prisoner-of-war-stories-workshop/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T130000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230901T015334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T015334Z UID:29658-1695704400-1695819600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Stewart Farms Homeschool Days DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Days\nBy Stewart Farms\nTues-Wed\, Sept 26 & 27\nAll Ages — $$\nNote: this is *not* a Cola City event. Contact Stewart Farms for more details. Location: 6600 Highway 92\, Enoree\, SC 29335 \nBack by popular demand\, Stewart Farms’ Homeschool Days are September 26 & 27 (Tuesday and Wednesday). **We are unable to book Homeschool groups or co-ops for our Field Trip Program. Homeschool Day Fall 2023 is especially set aside for homeschool families.** \n\nHere’s the 411: \n1. No reservations are needed! You set your own schedule for your group that morning. \n2. Farm opens at 9am\, gates close at 12pm\, and the farm closes at 1pm (you will receive a “Farmers’ Friend” upon arrival\, which allows our guys to keep up with what you do while you’re here.) \n3. Wagon rides depart at 9:30\, 10:30\, 11:30\, and 12:30 (pumpkin lesson following the wagon ride) \n4.  The Pumpkin Chronicles (story time) will be at 9:30\, 10:30\, 11:30\, and 12:30. \n5. Maize\, farmyard animals\,  and honeybee observatory \nwill be open all morning to do on your own schedule. \n6. Retail pumpkin patch will be open 9am-1pm. Pumpkins are 60 cents per pound. \n7. Check out at the Farm Market at the end of your fun filled morning! (Don’t forget to bring in your Farmers’ Friend!) \nOur Homeschool Day is for homeschool families ONLY. It allows your family\, group\, or co-op the opportunity to participate in our Field Trip Program. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/stewart-farms-homeschool-days/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T120000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230905T162712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T162742Z UID:29701-1694768400-1694779200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Homeschool Skate DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Skate\nby Three Fountains Recreations\nFriday\, Sept 15 from 1-4 pm\nAll Ages — $5\nNote: This is *not* a Cola City event. Contact Three Fountains Recreations for more details \nThree Fountains Recreation is a great place for families to enjoy a fun experience together. They have skating and miniature golf and video games. Also does birthday parties and private parties. Check out the website at threefountainsrecreation.com. \nHomeschool skate is back in session for the 2023-2024 school year!\n1pm to 4pm only $5.00 per person.\nSkating and mini golf included in price.\n**regular skate rental is also included**\nYou must bring your homeschool association card to show at the door. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-skate-2/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T120000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230901T154258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T154258Z UID:29683-1694757600-1694779200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Columbia Design League Parking Day DESCRIPTION:Park(ing) Day\nby Columbia Design League\nFriday\, Sept 15\, 10am-4pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is a free public event. Contact Columbia Museum of Art for more details.  \nHead to the 1500 block of Main Street to see what CMA affinity group the Columbia Design League has in store for Park(ing) Day\, a global project where people across the world temporarily repurpose curbside parking spaces and convert them into safer\, greener\, more equitable public spaces. Free. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/columbia-design-league-parking-day/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Field Trip,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T080000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230815T040149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T040149Z UID:29592-1694757600-1694764800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:“WADE AND THE GREAT BEEFSTEAK RAID” Workshop DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Friday Series\nBy SC Confederate Relic Room\nFriday\, Sept 15 10 am & 11 am\nAll ages — FREE\nNote: This is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact SC Confederate Relic Room for more information and registration. \n“Homeschool Fridays” are a FREE workshop program\, offered one or two Fridays each month during the academic year. Sessions are at 10:00AM and repeated at 11:00AM Programs are geared toward students of all ages to come learn about important topics in history. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/wade-and-the-great-beefsteak-raid-workshop/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T083000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230901T180900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T175814Z UID:29697-1694586600-1694593800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:POSTPONED! HSF Exploration Trail DESCRIPTION:Harbison State Forest Exploration Trail\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, Sept 13 at 10:15am\nFREE — Ages 8+\nPostponed till Friday\, Sept 27 at 10:15\nNote: This event is hosted by Cola City homeschoolers as part of the “Let Grow” initiatives to provide our students with opportunities intentionally designed to foster independence\, social development\, problem solving– especially suited to ages 8+ (younger siblings can also attend). \nHarbison State Forest is located at 5500 Broad River Road\, Columbia\, SC 29212.  Meet at the Education Center parking lot–follow the signs to the dirt road back there. $5 exact cash for parking (drop box). \nWe have reserved the Jr. Ranger Backpacks and the ranger will give us a short orientation at 10:30 on the back porch. We also have the option to do the Geocache Scavenger Hunt. We’ll organize the age groups to head out on our self-guided forestry explorations. \nLook for Kim to greet you. Call or text\, if you’re lost or running late: 803-307-4880 \nContact colacityinfo@gmail.com with any questions. \nClick here for the rescheduled date: September 27 at 10:15. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/exploration-trail/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T103000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230831T190053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T234744Z UID:29636-1694161800-1694169000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Nerf Wars & Battle of the Bubbles DESCRIPTION:Nerf Wars & Battle of the Bubbles\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nFriday\, Sept 8 from 12:30-2:30\nAll ages — $2/participant\nNote: This is hosted by Cola City homeschoolers. Please scroll down to pre-register for this event. \nIt’s another matchup with Nerf Wars at the park–and a battle of the best Bubbles. All ages\, especially geared for ages 8+ as part of our Let Grow Play Club series. \nLocation: Seven Oaks Park\, 200 Leisure Ln\, Columbia\, SC 29210. Parking at the lower lot\, look for the driveway next to the child care center. \nIt’s more than just a “park meet-up” event. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence\, social development\, problem solving–for all ages. \nFor this event\, we’ll provide supplies to make giant bubbles. Bring your own nerf guns and darts. There will also be extras available to share\, if you don’t already have your own. Sunscreen\, play-friendly attire\, including shoes also recommended. \nParticipation fee of $2/student helps us with the overhead costs for our events and helps get a more accurate head count. \nContact Kim if you have any questions or get lost along the way. colacityinfo@gmail.com  803-307-4880 \nPre-register for this Cola City event:\n\n \n Parent NameNote: This is not a drop-off event. Please include the name of the adult who will attend with the students.\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n EmailLook for an automated confirmation when you submit the form\n \n Mobile PhoneInclude a number just in case we need to reach you last minute.Participants name and ageUse the plus (+) sign to add rows for additional participants. Participation Fee QuantitySelect the number of participants to cover overhead costs for this event. Thanks!\n \n \n Price:\n $2.00\n \n \n Quantity \n TotalPlease submit payment to secure space. \n $0.00 URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/nerf-wars-bubbles/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Events,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T160000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230901T152312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T152312Z UID:29677-1694066400-1694102400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:CMA: First Thursday Free DESCRIPTION:First Thursday Free\nBy Columbia Museum of Art\nThursday\, Sept 7 from 10am-8pm\nAll ages — FREE\nNote: This is *not* a Cola City event. Contact Columbia Museum of Art for more details. \nEnjoy free admission courtesy of Dominion Energy and extended hours. The evening includes a program for college students from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and a tour of the CMA Collection at 6:00 p.m. Last gallery entry at 7:30 p.m. Be on Boyd Plaza in the evening for live music\, food vendors\, and a beer garden. Free. Plaza events by First Thursday on Main. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/cma-first-thursday-free/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230903T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230903T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230813T022643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230813T023049Z UID:29555-1693746000-1693760400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Fireflies Baseball: Meet-up DESCRIPTION:Fireflies Baseball: Meet-up\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nSunday\, September 3 at 5:05\nAll Ages — $7/ticket\nNote: this is a public event–let’s meet-up at the ballpark. Get Tickets HERE \nLast game of the Fireflies Baseball season is a Fan Appreciation Night. Come early to meet-greet the players and get autographs. After the game\, all the kids are invited to come on the field and run the bases. Followed by a post-game fireworks display. \nLet’s meet-up at the Ballpark! Segra Park is located at 1640 Freed St\, Columbia\, SC 29201. The game starts at 5:05 pm against the Delmarva Shorebirds.  \nThere’s no group rates for BERM seating\, so purchase your own tickets here: https://www.firefliestickets.com/web/event/1491/delmarva-shorebirds-09-03-2023/\nFireflies BERM seats are $7/ticket.\nNo assigned seating in that area. You might want to bring a beach towel to sit on.\nClick here to preview the section \nParking is available for additional fee or you can Catch the Comet city bus.\nThe stadium is cashless and also requires clear bag policy. \nCall or text Kim to meet-up with Cola City Homeschoolers 803-307-4880 or look for us in the BERM section. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/fireflies-baseball-meet-up/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T183000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230815T031043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T031043Z UID:29572-1693060200-1693074600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Sonic Movie Night DESCRIPTION:Sonic Movie Night\nby Saluda Shoals\nSaturday\, August 26 at 6:30 pm\nFamilies — $15/vehicle\nNote: This is a public event\, not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Saluda Shoals for more information. \nDrive-in Movie night at Saluda Shoals Park featuring The Super Mario Bros. Purchase tickets at the event beginning at 6:30 p.m. (first come\, first serve for the first 150 vehicles). \nThe movie begins at 8:45 p.m. Food trucks will have food for purchase beginning at 6:30 p.m. $15/per vehicle URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/sonic-movie-night/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T080000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230815T035911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T035929Z UID:29589-1692943200-1692950400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:“SKIRMISH AT CONGAREE CREEK” Workshop DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Friday Series\nBy SC Confederate Relic Room\nFriday\, August 25 10 am & 11 am\nAll ages — FREE\nNote: This is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact SC Confederate Relic Room for more information and registration. \n“Homeschool Fridays” are a FREE workshop program\, offered one or two Fridays each month during the academic year. Sessions are at 10:00AM and repeated at 11:00AM Programs are geared toward students of all ages to come learn about important topics in history. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/skirmish-at-congaree-creek-workshop/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T083000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230815T025347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T035722Z UID:29562-1692770400-1692779400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Library Tour: Richland Library DESCRIPTION:Library Tour: Richland Library\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, August 23 fr0m 10 am-12:30 pm\nFREE — Elementary & Teens\nNote: This is event is hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\, preregister on the form below. \nDiscover the amazing resources available for homeschoolers at the Downtown location of Richland County Library\, 1431 Assembly St\, Columbia\, SC 29201. This is a free tour–guided by the library staff. \nMeet on Wednesday\, August 23rd at 10 am. Please try to arrive a few minutes early to find parking and so we can organize into age groups. \nTour groups will be divided by age groups Elementary and Teens to help your student learn to find resources for topics they’re studying. Younger siblings can follow along with parent chaperone. \nYou do not need to be a county resident in order to attend this tour. If you wish to check out materials\, you will need a library card. Out of county cards can be purchased for $65: click here. \nFree parking behind the library in the lower lot and across the street at Park Street. Parking meters also available with mobile pay via passport parking app. \nLook for Kim to greet you on the lower level by the sitting area near the Children’s room. Call or text\, if you’re lost or running late: 803-307-4880 \nContact colacityinfo@gmail.com with any questions. \nPre-register to attend the FREE Library Tour:\n\n \n Parent NameNote: This is not a drop-off event. Please include the name of the adult who will attend with the students.\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n EmailLook for an automated confirmation when you submit the form\n \n Mobile PhoneInclude a number just in case we need to reach you last minute.Participants name and ageUse the plus (+) sign to add rows for additional participants. Include ages of student participants (name only for additional adult participants). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/library-tour-richland-library/ CATEGORIES:All Ages,Field Trip,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T080000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230815T035631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T035631Z UID:29587-1692338400-1692345600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:"How to Study a Battle" Workshop DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Friday Series\nBy SC Confederate Relic Room\nFriday\, August 18 10 am & 11 am\nAll ages — FREE\nNote: This is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact SC Confederate Relic Room for more information and registration. \n“Homeschool Fridays” are a FREE workshop program\, offered one or two Fridays each month during the academic year. Sessions are at 10:00AM and repeated at 11:00AM Programs are geared toward students of all ages to come learn about important topics in history. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/how-to-study-a-battle-workshop/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T080000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230808T002811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T002811Z UID:29550-1691560800-1691568000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Play Club Meet-up DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club\nby: Cola City Homeschoolers\nWed. August 9\, 10:15-noonish\nAll Ages\n  \nThis 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. \nThis week’s meet-up is at the SC State Museum\, 301 Gervais St\, Columbia\, SC 29201. Admission is FREE with your homeschool certificate/ID. Look for Kim when you arrive–and facilitate introductions. \nCall or text if you get lost along the way or you’re running late: 803-307-4880.\nContact colacityinfo@gmail.com with any other questions. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/play-club-meet-up/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Interest Club,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T080000 DTSTAMP:20260618T195204 CREATED:20230808T002004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T002004Z UID:29548-1690869600-1690876800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club\nby: Cola City Homeschoolers\nAugust 1\, 10-noon\nAll Ages\nThe Club is the brainchild of Let Grow co-founder Dr. Peter Gray\, the eminent psychologist who has spent his life studying the crucial role of unstructured\, mixed-age “free play” in developing children’s creativity\, confidence\, and ability to thrive. \n\nBy organizing their own games and learning to solve the inevitable spats\, kids learn real-world social skills. You can’t solve problems if there’s always an adult right there at recess or in a play group\, solving them first!\nMixed-age play benefits all kids. Older students develop responsibility\, leadership and empathy. Younger kids learn executive function by trying to be like the big kids.\nKids who are allowed to take small risks and figure things out themselves at home will have more grit and determination at school.\n\nOur club sessions will be on Tuesdays from 10-noon\, with a monthly commitment so we can manage the participants and “lifeguards” for each play club session. We’re moving the location indoors to beat the heat.\nLocation: Richland Library (Main/Downtown) 1431 Assembly St\, Columbia \nThere’s a large children’s room with open areas for kids to gather for self-directed activities. There’s also a designated teens only area (even parents aren’t allowed in).\nSomething for any age.  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-8/ CATEGORIES:All Ages END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR