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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250108T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250108T143000
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SUMMARY:STEM Stations Party
DESCRIPTION:STEM Stations Kick-off Party\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, January 8 @12:30 pm\nAll ages — $5/participant\nNote: This is a Cola City event. Registration required\, so we can gather enough supplies. Scroll down to sign up. \nLet’s kick off the new year with this fun opportunity: STEM Stations for all ages. Several activity stations will be set up. Student participants will be allowed to rotate at their own pace thru the various activities. Supplies are provided\, but parents/teens can volunteer to assist at a station or shadow your own child. \nStation activities included: \n\nSpoon Catapults Make-it-Take-it\nCup Snowball Launcher\nLEGO Bridge Challenge\nBoat Float Challenge\nLaser/Mirror refraction\nKrypto: Math Facts Challenge\nand more!\n\nCost: $5/participant to help cover the overhead costs and facility rental. \nLocation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia\, 2701 Heyward St\, Columbia\, SC 29205. Free parking along both sides of the street. Spaces may or may not have lines. Just don’t block driveways or firelane. \nSign up here to reserve your space:
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/stem-stations-party/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Events,Interest Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250122T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250122T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125533
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Spirit Day: Postponed
DESCRIPTION:The Cola City Club meet-up planned for today has been postponed till next Wednesday\, Jan 29.\nClick HERE for more information: https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-spirit-day/ \nIn the meantime\, stay safe!\n \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-spirit-day-postponed/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Events,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250129T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250129T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125533
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Spirit Day
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Spirit Day & Dance Party\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, January 22 @12:30 pm\nRescheduled: January 29 @12:30\nAll ages — $5/participant\nNote: This is a Cola City event. Registration required\, so we can get an accurate head count and cover our overhead costs. Scroll down to sign up. \nDue to INCLEMENT WEATHER Forecase: The alternate date is next Wednesday\, January 29 at 12:30 pm\, same location (at UU Congregration of Columbia).  \nShow off your Homeschool Spirit and come dance it out! National School Choice Week is the last week of January. We’re preparing with our own celebration day to learn the School Choice Dance (and some other fun dance steps). \nWear yellow and red clothing/accessories\, if you have any! \nCost: $5/participant to help cover the overhead costs and facility rental. \nLocation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia\, 2701 Heyward St\, Columbia\, SC 29205. Free parking along both sides of the street. Spaces may or may not have lines. Just don’t block driveways or firelane. \nSign up here to reserve your space:
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-spirit-day/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Events,Interest Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250206T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250206T150000
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SUMMARY:Career Day Expo
DESCRIPTION:Career Day Expo\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nThursday\, February 6 from 9am-3pm\n$25 — Teens (ages 13+)/Parents\nNOTE: This event is hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Registration is required: Click HERE \nAre you ready to explore exciting career paths and gain hands-on experience? Join us for an engaging Career Day\, specially designed for homeschool high school students! This event is packed with interactive workshops\, expert advice\, and real-world activities that will help you discover your passions and shape your future. \nAn Event Especially for High Schoolers!\nWhat to Expect: \n\nInteractive Workshops led by industry professionals in various fields.\nHands-On Experiences that let you try out different skills and discover what excites you.\nCareer Exploration where you can ask questions\, learn about potential career paths\, and get personalized advice.\nNetworking Opportunities to connect with mentors and professionals who are eager to share their knowledge.\n\nWhy Attend? \n\nExplore a variety of career options through real-world experiences.\nGain valuable insights from professionals in various fields.\nGet inspired to take the next steps toward your future career.\nMake connections that could help guide your career journey.\n\nLearn\, Grow\, and Have Fun While Discovering Potential Career Paths!\nDate and Time: Thursday\, February 6 from 9am-3pm\nLocation: Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (Fellowship Hall)\, 5637 Bush River Rd\, Columbia\, SC 29212\nCost: $25 for teens (ages 13+); Lunch/Refreshments optional add-on; Parent-Educator/Chaperone: $25 with student \n\nFeatured Workshop: Be Pro Be Proud\, Exploring Trade Skills and Careers\nSC Discus: Free resources for Career Explorations for High Schoolers presented by SC State Library. Bring your own electronic device for hands-on practice\nTest Prep and Science Apps: Free resources (and games) to improve your test scores presented by US Army.\nSoap Knapping Workshop: Highlighting land history and preservation for park ranger/guide/naturalist by Nature As Teacher\nSTEM Stations Open Lab: Highlighting several hands-on STEM activities to explore your interests. Presented by Cola City Homeschoolers\n\nClick HERE to\nReserve your space NOW!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/career-day-expo/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250219T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250219T143000
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SUMMARY:Make-it-Take-it Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Make-it-Take-it Crafts\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, February 19 @12:30\nAll ages — $5/participant\nNote: This is a Cola City event. Registration required\, so we can get an accurate head count and cover our overhead costs. Scroll down to sign up. \nThe Common Ground Collective is a space for students and parents to come together\, connect\, and grow. In a world often divided by differences\, our mission is to create a joyful and supportive community where we celebrate what makes us unique and discover the common ground that unites us all. \nWhether you’re looking to foster stronger relationships\, deepen your understanding of others\, or simply find joy in meaningful conversations\, the Common Ground Collective offers a welcoming space to grow\, learn\, and thrive—together. \nJoin us as we build bridges\, spread kindness\, and create a community rooted in understanding and joy! Read more about the Common Ground Collective \nThis week’s activity is Make-it-Take-it Crafts. Some of the activities we have planned: reverse coloring pages\, Tinfoil balloons\, yarn hearts\, and more. All ages. Teens can participate or help facilitate the games. \nCost: $5/participant to help cover the overhead costs and facility rental. \nLocation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia\, 2701 Heyward St\, Columbia\, SC 29205. Free parking along both sides of the street. Spaces may or may not have lines. Just don’t block driveways or firelane. \nSign up here to reserve your space:
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/make-it-take-it-crafts/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Interest Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250319T123000
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SUMMARY:Common Ground Collective: Jackbox Games 2
DESCRIPTION:Jackbox Games: Rescheduled\nMarch 19 from 12:30-2:30pm\nAt UU Congregation\nAll Ages — $5/participant\nNOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED from 3/5. \nThe Common Ground Collective is a space for students and parents to come together\, connect\, and grow. In a world often divided by differences\, our mission is to create a joyful and supportive community where we celebrate what makes us unique and discover the common ground that unites us all. \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\nBring a wi-fi device (phone or tablet or laptop computer) for each player. Players can also buddy up on a shared device. Bring your own lunch or snacks\, too. \nLook for Angela to greet you. Call or text if you get lost along the way 803-743-8802 \nSign up here to reserve your space:
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/jackbox-games-2/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Interest Club,Take Action Club,Teen
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SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club: April
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: April\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, April 2\, 12-2:30 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 every other WEDNESDAY. \nLet Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 12:30-2:30 pm now thru May \nThis Week’s Location: Owens Field Park\, 1401 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\nWe will be doing shadow art drawings. Supplies will be provided\, but you can also BYO sidewalk chalk\, crayons\, poster board\, cardboard and figurines.\nSee examples here: https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/137133/how-to-make-shadow-art-with-kids/ \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-april/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,FREE,Let Grow Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250416T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250416T143000
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SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club: April
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: April\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, April 16\, 12-2:30 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 every other WEDNESDAY. \nLet Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 12:30-2:30 pm now thru May \nThis Week’s Location: Owens Field Park\, 1401 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\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-april-2/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,FREE,Let Grow Club,Parent,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250423T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250423T143000
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SUMMARY:Reader's Theater
DESCRIPTION:Common Ground: Reader’s Theater\nApril 23 from 12:30-2:30pm\nAt UU Congregation\nAll Ages — $5/participant\nNOTE: This event has been cancelled due to low response/not enough registrations. If you’re interested in these kinds of facilitated activities\, please be sure to pre-register so we can prepare supplies.  \nThe Common Ground Collective is a space for students and parents to come together\, connect\, and grow. In a world often divided by differences\, our mission is to create a joyful and supportive community where we celebrate what makes us unique and discover the common ground that unites us all. \nThis week we’re doing Reader’s Theater. Participants are given the opportunity to perform a script together. Reader’s Theater gives students the chance to practice reading aloud\, and practice reading with fluency and expression.\nOne of the most enjoyable ways to help students comprehend stories they read is to have them act it out\, using strategies for prompting oral development\, plus team effort and collaboration! Geared for ages 9+\, but younger readers may also participate. \nWe’re asking for $5 contribution toward the overhead costs of the facility. If you have multiple children or the cost is prohibitive\, pay what you can afford–and come anyway. We’d rather you come out and play\, than stay home. Please sign up so we know how many participants are coming! \nLocation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia\, 2701 Heyward St\, Columbia\, SC 29205\nLook for Kim to greet you. Text and/or call if you get lost along the way 803-307-4880 \nRegistration is Closed for this event. Sign up for the next session:\nScience Share Fair on May 7 at 12:30\, located at UU Congregation
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/readers-theater/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Interest Club,Take Action Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250515T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250515T123000
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SUMMARY:Creek Study @Nature as Teacher
DESCRIPTION:Creek Study Field Trip\nby Nature as Teacher\nThursday\, May 15 @10:15\nAges 6-15 — $10/participant\n\nNote this event is hosted/organized by Cola City Homeschoolers. Click HERE to register directly with Nature as Teacher \nCalling all Cola City Homeschoolers ages 6-15! Visit the Nature as Teacher Preserve for Education on 5/15 from 10:30-12:00 to learn about Water Quality at our Creekside Classroom. We will be citizen scientists exploring creek macroinvertebrates and learning their relation to water quality.\n\nDate: Thursday 5/15/25 10:30-12\nLocation: The Nature as Teacher Preserve for Education\, 247 Chestnut Ferry Road\, Camden SC 29020. Please aim to arrive 15-20 minutes early so the activities can start promptly at 10:30.\n\nCost: $10.00/participant  \nWhat to bring/wear: Please help students dress for the weather and be prepared with a full\, reusable water bottle. We recommend closed-toe shoes (water proof boots preferred) and long pants to help protect legs in nature. All science supplies provided.\n\n Directions: 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. Continue down our long driveway\, past the right turn\, and into the parking area. You will see our green and tan restroom building. The bus parking is just past the building on the left hand side. \nTrips are non-refundable except in the case of cancelation by the provider. \n\nClick HERE to register\ndirectly with Nature as Teacher
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/creek-study-nature-as-teacher/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Field Trip,Interest Club,Teen
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