BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cola City Homeschoolers - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Cola City Homeschoolers 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:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241211T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20241104T214918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T214918Z UID:31254-1733922000-1733929200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club 12/11 DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: December\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, Dec 11\, 1-3 pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis 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. \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+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome\, though. \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities thru the fall to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. We’re meeting up on WEDNESDAYs at 1 pm in November. \nLet Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May\nOctober’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\, SC 29205 \nBring: yard games\, balls/frisbies\, bubbles\, nerf blasters\, sidewalk chalk\, table games/activities\, scooters\, skate boards\, bikes.\nParents also bring beach chairs\, sunscreen\, bottled water and snacks. \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com \nCall or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880 URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-12-11/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,FREE,Interest Club,Let Grow Club,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241204T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241204T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20241104T214706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T214706Z UID:31252-1733317200-1733324400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club 12/4 DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: December\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, Dec 4\, 1-3 pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis 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. \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+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome\, though. \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities thru the fall to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. We’re meeting up on WEDNESDAYs at 1 pm in November. \nLet Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May\nOctober’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\, SC 29205 \nBring: yard games\, balls/frisbies\, bubbles\, nerf blasters\, sidewalk chalk\, table games/activities\, scooters\, skate boards\, bikes.\nParents also bring beach chairs\, sunscreen\, bottled water and snacks. \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com \nCall or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880 URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-12-4/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,FREE,Interest Club,Let Grow Club,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241127T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241127T143000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20241104T214020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T214020Z UID:31250-1732710600-1732717800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club 11/27 DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: November\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, November 27\, 1-3 pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis 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. \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+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome\, though. \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities thru the fall to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. We’re meeting up on WEDNESDAYs at 1 pm in November. \nLet Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May\nOctober’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\, SC 29205 \nBring: yard games\, balls/frisbies\, bubbles\, nerf blasters\, sidewalk chalk\, table games/activities\, scooters\, skate boards\, bikes.\nParents also bring beach chairs\, sunscreen\, bottled water and snacks. \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com \nCall or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880 URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-11-27/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,FREE,Interest Club,Let Grow Club,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241120T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20241029T145239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T140418Z UID:31236-1732096800-1732107600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Take Action Club: Fall-iday Feast & GAMES DESCRIPTION:Fall-iday Feast & Games\nby Cola City/Take Action Club\nWednesday\, Nov 20 @10am-12:30\nTeens/Tweens –$5/participant\nNote: This is Cola City event. Registration required–scroll down to reserve your space. \nTake Action Club is a new initiative for middle/high schoolers to learn about building community and practical projects. Plus FUN! \nThis week’s program is a Fall-day Feast and Friendships. Bring finger foods and feast fixin’s to share potluck style. All participants need a wifi-device (phone or tablet) to play the Jackbox games.  \nJackbox is a collection of fun party games played digitally. Think of it as updated versions charades\, trivia\, or win lose or draw. The games are easy to learn and play–if you’ve never played before or if you’re shy or introverted. https://www.jackboxgames.com/ \nLocation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia\, 2701 Heyward St\, Columbia\, SC 29205 (Let Grow Play Club meet-up is at Grandby Garden afterwards from 1-3pm) \nSign up here to reserve your space:\n\n  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/fall-iday-feast/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Interest Club,Take Action Club,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241113T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241113T143000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20241104T213405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T213405Z UID:31246-1731501000-1731508200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: November\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, November 13\, 1-3 pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis 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. \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+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome\, though. \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities thru the fall to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. We’re meeting up on WEDNESDAYs at 1 pm in November. \nLet Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May\nOctober’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\, SC 29205 \nBring: yard games\, balls/frisbies\, bubbles\, nerf blasters\, sidewalk chalk\, table games/activities\, scooters\, skate boards\, bikes.\nParents also bring beach chairs\, sunscreen\, bottled water and snacks. \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com \nCall or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880 URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-11-13/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,FREE,Interest Club,Let Grow Club,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241106T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241106T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20241029T141421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T144755Z UID:31231-1730887200-1730894400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Take Action Club: CPR Workshop DESCRIPTION:CPR Workshop\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, Nov 6 @10am-noon\nAll Ages –$40/participant\nNote: This is Cola City event. Registration required–scroll down to reserve your space. \nTake Action Club is a new initiative for middle/high schoolers to learn about building community and practical projects. Plus FUN! \nThis week is open to all ages (parents or younger siblings). Ashley Graham will be facilitating the The Family & Friends CPR Course. \nThe course teaches the lifesaving skills of adult Hands-Only CPR\, adult CPR with breaths\, child CPR with breaths\, adult and child AED use\, infant CPR\, and mild and severe airway block for adults\, children\, and infants. Skills are taught in a dynamic group environment using the AHA’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique\, which provides participants with the most hands-on CPR practice time possible. \nLocation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia\, 2701 Heyward St\, Columbia\, SC 29205 (Let Grow Play Club meet-up is at Grandby Garden afterwards from 1-3pm) \nSign up here to reserve your space: URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/cpr-workshop/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Parent,Take Action Club,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241016T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241016T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20240922T224710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T225010Z UID:31084-1729083600-1729090800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club: October DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: Owens Field\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, October 16\, 1-3 pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis 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. \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+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome\, though. \nWe 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 meeting up on WEDNESDAYs at 1 pm in October. \nLet Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May\nOctober’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\, SC 29205 \nBring: yard games\, balls/frisbies\, bubbles\, nerf blasters\, sidewalk chalk\, table games/activities\, scooters\, skate boards\, bikes.\nParents also bring beach chairs\, sunscreen\, bottled water and snacks. \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com \nCall or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880 \nSign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:\nLoading… URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-october-3/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Events,FREE,Interest Club,Let Grow Club,Parent,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241016T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241016T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20240922T222505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T115711Z UID:31075-1729072800-1729080000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Take Action Club: Wildlife Habitats DESCRIPTION:Take Action Club\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nWed\, Oct 16 from 10am-noon\nTeens — $5/person\nNote: This is Cola City event. Registration required–scroll down to reserve your space. \nTake Action Club is a new initiative for middle/high schoolers to learn about building community and practical projects. Plus FUN! Meetings on the 1st/3rd Wednesdays of the month from 10am-noon at Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 2701 Heyward St\, Columbia \n\n\nThis week\, participants will learn: Wildlife Habitat and Community Care.  \n\nJoin Beth Foley the Conservation Education Coordinator with SC Department of Natural Resources to learn about South Carolina’s wonderful flora and fauna. You will learn the natural history of several native wildlife species\, their habitat requirements\, and ways to make your own yard more beneficial to wildlife. Participants will learn basic identification techniques for wildlife tracks\, skulls\, pelts\, and scat and why these skills are important for wildlife biologists. Each participant will get to make their own make-it-take-it plaster casting of an animal track.\n\n\nSign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders: URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/wildlife-habitats/ CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Interest Club,Take Action Club,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241002T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241002T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20240922T202435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T202635Z UID:31069-1727863200-1727870400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Take Action Club: Your Story Matters DESCRIPTION:Take Action Club\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nWed\, Oct 2 from 10am-noon\nTeens — $5/person\nNote: This is Cola City event. Registration required–scroll down to reserve your space. \nTake Action Club is a new initiative for middle/high schoolers to learn about building community and practical projects. Plus FUN! \n\nThis week\, participants will learn:  Your Story Matters: A StoryJustice Workshop\nStoryJustice is the framework in which anyone can harness their passion for storytelling to influence great change in their communities. Your story has the power to bring people together and give them permission to share their own stories\, no matter how young you are. In this workshop\, we will be using collage art to tell the story of who we are and what matters to us.\n\nLocation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia\, 2701 Heyward St\, Columbia\, SC 29205 (Let Grow Play Club meet-up is at Owens Field afterwards from 1-3pm)\n\nSign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders: URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/take-action-club-your-story-matters/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Interest Club,Take Action Club,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240918T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240918T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20240830T024239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T183201Z UID:30948-1726653600-1726660800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Take Action Club: STEM Apps DESCRIPTION:Take Action Club\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nWed\, Sept. 18 from 10am-noon\nTeens — $5/person\nNote: This is Cola City event. Registration required–scroll down to reserve your space. \nTake Action Club is a new initiative for middle/high schoolers to learn about building community and practical projects. Plus FUN! \nThis week\, participants will learn about STEM Apps and discovering your superpower! Army Stars Elements and Anatomy games click here for more information. \nLocation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia\, 2701 Heyward St\, Columbia\, SC 29205 (Let Grow Play Club meet-up is at Grandby Garden afterwards from 1-3pm) \nSign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders: URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/take-action-club-stem-apps/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Interest Club,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240904T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240904T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20240830T023406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T023406Z UID:30945-1725444000-1725451200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Take Action Club: Recycling Batteries DESCRIPTION:Take Action Club\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nWed\, Sept. 4 from 10am-noon\nTeens — $5/person\nNote: This is Cola City event. Registration required–scroll down to reserve your space. \nTake Action Club is a new initiative for middle/high schoolers to learn about building community and practical projects. Plus FUN! \nThis week\, participants will learn about recyclable batteries\, kicking off a community service project collecting lithium batteries. Plus fun ice-breaker games and activities! \nLocation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia\, 2701 Heyward St\, Columbia\, SC 29205 (Let Grow Play Club meet-up is at Grandby Garden afterwards from 1-3pm) \nSign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders: URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/take-action-club-recycling-batteries/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Interest Club,Let Grow Club,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240717T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240717T130000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20240709T001529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240713T130716Z UID:30849-1721210400-1721221200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:STEM Stations Camp DESCRIPTION:STEM Stations Camp\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, July 17th (10am-1pm)\n$10 — Ages 9-14+\nThis event is hosted/organized by Cola City Homeschooler. Registration is required–scroll down this page. \nCola City is gearing up our Interest Clubs for the 2024-2025 school year. If you’re interested in STEM\, Environmental Science or Robotics\, let’s spark the possiblities! \nLocation: 431 Mission Court\, Irmo\, SC 29063\nParticipants: Ages 9-14+ (younger siblings with chaperone)\nCost: $10/participant\, all supplies and s’mores snack included. \n \nOur STEM Camp Stations include: \n\nMakey-Makey Joylabz Computer Games\nKapla Blocks Challenge\nChain Reaction Dominos\nSolar Car Kit \nDrawing Robots Electric Toothbrush\nPizza Box Solar Oven Cooking Activity\nMarble Drop Maze Challenge\n\nParticipants will have 3 hours to explore the various stations. Stations are geared for ages 9+ to work with peers\, with minimal instruction. Younger siblings may participate with an adult chaperone working thru the stations together. \nAdults are asked to stay on site to assist in supervising a station. Or you can request to wait in a co-working area instead. Drop-off available by special approval. \nGot questions? Contact Kim at colacityinfo@gmail.com \nRegister here to reserve your space!\n\n  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/stem-stations-camp/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Events,Interest Club,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240509T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20240501T203206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T203206Z UID:30425-1715259600-1715266800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Play Club: Guinyard Park Meet-up DESCRIPTION:Play Club: Guinyard Park Meet-up\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers/Let Grow Club\nThursday\, May 9 at 1 pm\nAll Ages — Free\nThis 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. \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+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome\, though. \nLet Grow Play Club Thursdays 1-3pm–thru May\nThis Week’s Location: Guinyard Park\, 964 Axtell Dr\, Cayce\, SC 29033\nThere’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! \nBring nerf blasters to play in the wooded areas. Scooters and bikes for the path.\nNot sure if there’s restrooms available–might have to drive to nearby stores. \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com  \nSign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders: URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/play-club-guinyard-park-meet-up/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Let Grow Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240315T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240315T123000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20240225T191946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T211418Z UID:30168-1710500400-1710505800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Wonderland Ballet DESCRIPTION:Alice in Wonderland Ballet\nby Columbia City Ballet Education Outreach\nFriday\, March 15 at 11:15 am\n$6.75/seat — All Ages\nNote: This group rate discount is organized by Cola City Homeschoolers. Seating is limited for this sold out performance. Registration and prepayment is required–scroll down for registration. \nColumbia City Ballet offers Education Outreach performances especially for children. This program is “Alice in Wonderland”. Cola City Homeschoolers has secured a group discount rate for each seat\, including adults and students on Friday\, March 15 at 11:15 am. \nThese extended opportunities incorporate the interrelated nature of the elements of STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, the Arts\, Math). Performances last approximately 1 hour and include a Q&A session. Productions are narrated providing students a clear understanding of the story and allowing them to fully appreciate the professional dancers of Columbia City Ballet and its high artistic and production standards. \nPlease plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early to allow time to find parking and to be seated. Parking is available for an hourly rate in the nearby parking garage and also street meters. \nContact colacityinfo@gmail.com with any questions about this group event.\nCall or text Kim A. if you’re running late or lost along the way: 803-307-4880 \nRegistration has closed for this event. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/wonderland-ballet/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240305T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240305T133000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20240215T152912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T190642Z UID:28247-1709636400-1709645400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Let's Go Fly a Kite Day DESCRIPTION:Kite Day\nBy SE Academic Co-op\nTuesday\, March 5 @11 am\nAll ages — FREE\nLet’s go fly a kite! SE Academic Co-op is hosting a Kite Day. Bring your lunch and whatever flying toy or game you want to play with.\nLocation is Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia \nContact: Angela Hardy by text 803-743-8802\nFind out more about SE Academic Co-op Click HERE \nCheck out the National Wind Energy Art Contest due March 22 HERE \nPre-register for this Cola City event so we can keep an eye out for you:\n\n  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/lets-go-fly-a-kite-day/ CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Events,Let Grow Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240209T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240209T213000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20240113T073958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T190811Z UID:30013-1707503400-1707514200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Family Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Family Dance Party\nHosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\nFriday\, February 9\, 6:30-9:30 pm\nAll Ages — $10/ticket\nNote: This event is hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. This is not a drop-off event. Scroll down to register for tickets. \nReady to shake off the winter blues! It’s a Family Dance Party on Friday\, February 9th from 6:30-9:30 pm. Located at St. David’s Lutheran Church (in the gym) 132 St Davids Church Rd\, West Columbia\, SC 29170. \nTickets are $10 for all ages. Photo booth and refreshments included. Glow sticks and minute-to-win games/prizes too! Featuring DJ: Cindy Cheek \nParents are asked to stay on site\, participate in the activities–it’s family fun. Dressy/Semi-formal/Festive attire recommended (in other words: dress-up/not casual)\nContact Kim/Cola City homeschoolers with any questions: colacityinfo@gmail.com \nRegister HERE for this Cola City Event: URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/family-dance-party/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Teen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Dance-Party.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240207T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20240201T033957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T160642Z UID:26870-1707310800-1707318000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Pollinator Nest Make-it-Take-it DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Nest Make-it-Take-it\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, February 7 @1 pm\nAll Ages — $3/participant\nNOTE: This event is organized by Cola City Homeschoolers–open to all homeschoolers. This is not a drop-off event. Scroll down to register to reserve your space. \nThis project is part of our ongoing environmental education series with Green Steps. Participants will learn about pollinators important role in nature. Then\, we’ll create a pollinator nest to help restore natural habitat for our pollinator friends. Make-it-Take-it–all supplies included! \nAges: All ages can participate (but younger participants may need parental assistance).\nLocation: Harbison State Forest\, 5600 Broad River Road\nFacilitated by: Park Rangers\, Beth Foley and David Jenkins\nTime: Wednesday February 7 from 1-3 pm\nCost: $3/participant \nMake-it-Take-it–all supplies are included. But\, please bring loppers/pruning tools if you have any. \nParking fee is waived for this workshop: Turn in at the sign for Harbison State Forest\, not the SC Forestry Commission headquarters which is next door at 5500 Broad River Road. To reach the Environmental Education Center\, continue past the first parking lot and bear left through the wooden gate onto a gravel road. Take the first right (at the closed metal gate) onto another gravel road. The Education Center is a log cabin building at the top of the hill on the left. There is ample parking directly in front of the Education Center. \nLook for Kim to greet you. Please arrive a few minutes early. Call or text if you get lost along the way 803-307-4880 so we can help you catch up to the group.\nContact colacityinfo@gmail.com with any questions. \nPre-register for this Cola City event: URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/pollinator-nest-make-it-take-it/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Green Steps,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240126T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240126T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20240121T211732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T213542Z UID:30061-1706274000-1706281200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Ride the Comet: Workshop DESCRIPTION:Ride the Comet Workshop\nby Cola City Homeschoolers/Let Grow Club\nFriday\, January 26 from 1-3pm\nFree — Ages 12+\nNote: This is a Cola City activity as part of the Let Grow Club initiatives to develop agency and autonomy. Scroll down to register (space is limited). \nSpace is limited\, so we will have to prioritize teens (ages 12+) for this event. We hope to schedule another follow-up–with or without the city/community co-ordinator. If you have younger siblings\, you can sign up just your teen participant to be chaperoned/accompanied by Cola City. \nThis is a great opportunity for learning about how to read the bus routes and plan out your own adventure. It’s important to know the transportation options that are available in our area. You may have to save up for a car\, have car trouble\, lose your ability to drive\, want to save gas money or just not have the patience to deal with parking and traffic.  \nIt’s also important to remember that if something happens to your car\, bicycle or you can’t afford Uber\, Lyft or Taxi\, your employer\, your doctor\, and others will expect you to find another way and show up. \nITINERARY: Meet at 12:45-1 pm at Harbison Walmart SuperStop. Look for Cola City/Kim and Comet/Brittany to greet you. Depart 1:10 pm: We will ride the bus downtown to the Comet Central Station for an orientation/hands-on activity. 2:15 depart back on Comet to the Harbison Walmart SuperStop at 3 pm. \nTravel Training Videos to watch before our tour: \n\n“How to Plan Your Trip”-\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yia-GXjXZ5M&t=7\n\n“How to Ride”- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwlPOy2l-Nc\n“How to Ride DART”- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOfGwu4ZERw\n\nRegister HERE to reserve your seat/s for this event:  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/ride-the-comet-workshop/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Field Trip,FREE,Let Grow Club,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231220T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231220T143000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20231205T181200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T191052Z UID:29942-1703075400-1703082600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Holiday Ornament: Make-it-Take-it Project DESCRIPTION:Holiday Ornament: Make-it-Take-it Project\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, December 20\, 12:30-2:30pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is a FREE event by Cola City Homeschoolers. Please register on the form below (scroll down) so we can provide supplies. \nCome on out for a FREE Make-It-Take-It Holiday craft project with Cola City Homeschoolers on Wednesday\, December 20 from 12:30-2:30 pm at St. Andrews Branch of Richland County Library located at 2916 Broad River Rd\, Columbia\, SC 29210 \nEach participant will be able to create 2 Holiday Ornaments with #6 Shrinky Dink plastic. Great for gifts or as a commemorative ornament to keep. All supplies included. And card making station will also be available. \nThe project will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Come and go anytime\, or hang out to socialize with others. We will set up several project stations for participants to rotate out and make room for others. It’s coloring with sharpie markers\, so hopefully not messy on your clothes. \nRegister so we can provide enough supplies for everyone: URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/holiday-ornament-make-it-take-it-project/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,FREE,Teen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/95652031-scaled-e1701800001484.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231206T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231206T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20231128T140414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T140414Z UID:29879-1701856800-1701864000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Forest Conservation Tour DESCRIPTION:Forest Conservation Tour\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, Dec 6 10-noon\nTeens/tweens — $5/family\nNote: This is a Cola City event as part of our Green Steps Environmental Education initiatives. Contact colacityinfo@gmail.com with questions. Register below. \nCome for this ranger-led lesson on forest conservation\, led by Ranger Beth Foley. Meet at Harbison State Forest Education Center 5500 Broad River Road Columbia\, SC 29212. Parking is free for this event. \nThe program is geared for 6th grade and up level\, but all ages are welcome to participate. Families with younger siblings can listen in and tag along or stroll the path at your own pace. \nProgram: Survival in the Forest\nStudents will learn how plants and animals survive in the forest. They will participate in an activity called “Every Tree for Itself” where they will become trees that must collect the basic resources needed to survive. Students will also become deer that need to acquire the four habitat components needed in a forest ecosystem. \nLocation Street Address: 5600 Broad River Road  \nTurn in at the sign for Harbison State Forest\, not the SC Forestry Commission headquarters which is next door at 5500 Broad River Road. To reach the Environmental Education Center\, continue past the first parking lot and bear left through the wooden gate onto a gravel road. Take the first right (at the closed metal gate) onto another gravel road. The Education Center is a log cabin building at the top of the hill on the left. There is ample parking directly in front of the Education Center. \nLook for Kim to greet you. Call or text if you get lost along the way 803-307-4880 so we can help you catch up to the group.\nContact colacityinfo@gmail.com with any questions.\nCheck out more opportunities on the Calendar of Events \nPre-register for this Cola City event by December 1: URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/forest-conservation-2/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Interest Club,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231201T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231201T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20231124T175736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T174459Z UID:29863-1701417600-1701450000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Holiday Card Exchange 2023 DESCRIPTION:Holiday Card Exchange Project\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\n$2.50/family — All Ages\nSign up deadline: Dec. 1\nThe best way to spread Christmas Cheer is…SENDING CARDS! It’s also a great way to make connections with other homeschoolers. Back by popular demand! Cola City Homeschoolers is hosting our annual holiday card exchange during the month of December. \nSign up by December 1. We will organize the lists by religious preference and by ages (as much as possible). You’ll get a list of participants to exchange cards with–10-25 cards to send/receive. Lists will vary depending on participants registered. \nNote: Your mailing address will be shared with other participants and student names\, so that the cards can be personalized by the sender. \nSome more recommendations: \n\nSend one envelope to each household. Include a small card/note for each child\, or small token gift (ie: sticker\, tattoos\, paperdoll\, etc).\nConsider your child’s abilities and stamina for their part of the card preparations. They can put a sticker on the card or envelope\, if it’s too much to write out the addresses.\nRemember this is FUN!\nNote the fee covers the cost of one guaranteed card for each family from Cola City Homeschoolers.\n\nRegistration is Closed for this event URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/holiday-card-exchange-2023/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Events,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231110T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231110T143000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20231105T200441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T135010Z UID:29834-1699621200-1699626600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:Park Meet-Up\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nFriday\, Nov 10 at 1 pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up to the park after the Veteran’s Day Parade. \nLocation: Owens Field 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\, SC 29205\nThere’s a great playground\, nearby restrooms. Also areas for bikes and skateboards\, plus ball field. Something for any age.  \nBRING: Sharing Table giveaway items. Do you have new/gently used books\, toys\, or pantry items? One man’s trash is another’s treasure. Sharing builds community and conserves our resources. \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. \nFor more infomation about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com  \n  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-meet-up/ CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231018T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T123000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20231013T214344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T214345Z UID:29764-1697625000-1697632200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Native Americans in SC Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Native Americans in SC Field Trip\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, October 18 at 10:30\nages 9-14 — $2/participant\nNote: This event is organized by Cola City Homeschoolers. Pre-registration is required\, see form below. \nNative Americans in SC Hands-On Activity geared for ages 9-14 years. At SC Military Museum\, 1 National Guard Rd. – Columbia\, SC – 29201\nWednesday\, October 18 at 10:30 am. The activity will be an hour\, followed by self-guided time for participants to explore and socialize in the museum. \nFamilies with younger siblings\, can also participate in the hands-on activity or explore the museum while you wait for your participating students to complete the activity. \nWorkshop Details: Native Americans greatly influenced early life in South Carolina and we still see their impacts today. Discover how native Americans and European settlers interacted and the events surrounding the Yamasee War.\nGrab this FREE Native American Heritage guide from SC Military Museum: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/SC-Native-American-Heritage-Month-22-8720501 \nPre-register for this Cola City event:\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. 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\n \n \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/native-americans-in-sc/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Field Trip,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231013T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231013T140000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20231010T180541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T180541Z UID:29731-1697198400-1697205600@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=UTC:20230929T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230929T123000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20230912T135658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T135659Z UID:29716-1695983400-1695990600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:HSF Exploration Trail DESCRIPTION:Harbison State Forest Exploration Trail\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nFriday\, Sept 29 at 10:15\nFREE — Ages 8+\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. \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. Include ages of student participants (name only for additional adult participants). URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/hsf-exploration-trail/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Interest Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230913T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230913T123000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20230901T140900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T135814Z UID:29697-1694601000-1694608200@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=UTC:20230627T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230627T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20230529T193132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T193132Z UID:29442-1687860000-1687867200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club\nby: Cola City Homeschoolers\nTuesdays\, 10-noon\nAll Ages — FREE\nParticipation is free\, but please Pre-Register HERE  \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. Watch the orientation replay click here \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. \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.\nLocation: Owens Field 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\, SC 29205\nThere’s a great playground\, nearby restrooms. Also areas for bikes and skateboards\, plus ball field. Something for any age.  \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency.\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-7/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Interest Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230620T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230620T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20230529T193039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T193040Z UID:29440-1687255200-1687262400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club\nby: Cola City Homeschoolers\nTuesdays\, 10-noon\nAll Ages — FREE\nParticipation is free\, but please Pre-Register HERE  \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. Watch the orientation replay click here \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. \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.\nLocation: Owens Field 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\, SC 29205\nThere’s a great playground\, nearby restrooms. Also areas for bikes and skateboards\, plus ball field. Something for any age.  \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency.\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-6/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Interest Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230613T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230613T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20230529T192948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T192948Z UID:29438-1686650400-1686657600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club\nby: Cola City Homeschoolers\nTuesdays\, 10-noon\nAll Ages — FREE\nParticipation is free\, but please Pre-Register HERE  \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. Watch the orientation replay click here \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. \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.\nLocation: Owens Field 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\, SC 29205\nThere’s a great playground\, nearby restrooms. Also areas for bikes and skateboards\, plus ball field. Something for any age.  \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency.\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-5/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Interest Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230606T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230606T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T141842 CREATED:20230529T192802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T192802Z UID:29436-1686045600-1686052800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club\nby: Cola City Homeschoolers\nTuesdays\, 10-noon\nAll Ages — FREE\nParticipation is free\, but please Pre-Register HERE  \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. Watch the orientation replay click here \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. \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.\nLocation: Owens Field 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\, SC 29205\nThere’s a great playground\, nearby restrooms. Also areas for bikes and skateboards\, plus ball field. Something for any age.  \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency.\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-4/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Interest Club END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR