BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cola City Homeschoolers - ECPv6.15.20//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:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250515T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250515T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T033406 CREATED:20250429T185239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T185240Z UID:31676-1747303200-1747312200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250718T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250718T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T033406 CREATED:20250708T163548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T191417Z UID:31800-1752832800-1752841800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Minecraft Escape Room Challenge DESCRIPTION:Minecraft Escape Room Challenge\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nFriday\, July 18 at 10 am\nAges 10+ — $10/player\nNote: this is a special activity hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Scroll down to get on the waitlist. \nA dangerous presence has infiltrated the SC STATE MUSEUM and your help is needed to defeat it! Search for wandering traders\, solve puzzles and collect the necessary supplies to aid you on your heroic journey. Do you have what it takes to save the museum? \n** Players: Ages 10+ can participate in this amazing escape room challenge by Cola City Homeschoolers. Space is limited to 25 players who will be grouped in teams of 5. $10/player/participant. \n**Volunteers: We also need teen/parent volunteers to help facilite activities stations as “Wandering Traders.” There’s a question on the sign up sheet to volunteer. Volunteers do no pay the player fee. Any other questions contact: colacityinfo@gmail.com\nRecommended: Training/Orientation for Volunteers on Wednesday\, July 16th at 1 pm at Firefly Toys/Games on St. Andrews Road. \n**NO DROP-OFFS. Families with younger siblings may explore the museum during the event. But we ask everyone to stay on site. Bring snacks/water if you want. There’s also a cafe/snack bar to purchase refreshments. \n**Admission to the museum is free with your homeschool certificate/membership letter. Additional adults or non-homeschooling friends must pay museum admission rates.\nWe’ll meet on Friday\, July 18th at 10 am in the front lobby at the SC State Museum. Located at 301 Gervais St\, Columbia\, SC 29201.\nLook for Angela to greet you and to organize into age groups\, before you check in with the museum ticket desk.  \nRegistration is CLOSED–Spaces have filled!\nSign up here to put your name on the WAITLIST: URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/minecraft-escape-room-challenge/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Events,Field Trip,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251016T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251016T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T033406 CREATED:20251009T185832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T185859Z UID:31846-1760608800-1760616000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Salamander Study part 1 DESCRIPTION:Salamander Study with Ranger Jay\nhosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\nThursday\, October 16 at 10 am\n$5/participant — Ages 12+\nNote: This activity is hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. SCROLL DOWN to reserve your space. It is NOT a drop off event. \nRanger Jay is facilitating a nature study series for ages 12 and up to learn about Salamanders. This project revolves around this important question: How can the presence or absence of salamanders help determine the health of our forest ecosystems? \nData from this study will help the Park visitors understand the value of the salamanders as an indicator species and why our stream habitats are important. This knowledge will help Saluda Riverwalk Park Rangers care and conserve our sensitive stream habitats. \nSalamanders’ patterns of population change\, when coupled with measurements of their surroundings\, will permit the investigation of the effects of geographic location\, land management\, air quality\, vegetation\, and associations with other species on salamander population dynamics. \nStudents will engage in collecting meaningful scientific data about salamander populations. This data will be used as an indication of forest ecosystem health. The series is conducted in 4-parts\, continuing thru the seasons of the year. \nPart 1: October 16th: Learning about Saluda Riverwalk using maps\, biodiversity plots\, walking observations and journaling. Students will learn why it is important to study our indicator species such as the salamander to assess the overall health of the ecosystem. \nPart 2: November 13th (registration opens after part 1): Introduction to Salamanders. Fieldwork and Data Collection. Students will collect stream data at two to three sites depending on time allowance. We will sample for water quality data such as PH\, Temp\, and turbidity. Place cover boards for future terrestrial monitoring. Visit stream sites for salamander collection and identification. \nPart 3: TBD Winter: 2nd visit for stream data collection. Check cover boards\, Check streams for salamander population changes. Develop hypothesis relating to status of salamanders. Is habitat healthy? Are there concerns? \nPart 4: TBD Spring: Last Visit for Stream data Collection. Check cover boards. Check streams for salamanders. Record data and draw initial conclusions. \nLocation: Saluda Riverwalk 650 Candi Lane\, Columbia 29210\nRestrooms and Parking Lot. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Sunscreen and water bottles also recommended. Bring your own snacks or bag lunch to hang out on the rocks afterwards\, optional. \nLook for Angela to greet you–and Ranger Jay. This is not a drop off-event. Parents can chaperone to listen in on the lesson activity too. \nFamilies with younger siblings/non-participants: \n\nYou can follow along behind the ranger-led activity–to listen in. There’s a sidewalk if you have younger siblings with a stroller or wagon.\nYou can go along the walking path for your own nature explorations. Be sure to let Angela (our coordinator) know\, so you can meet back when the group activity is concluded.\n\nSign up below to reserve your space:\n\n\n \n Parent NameNote: Please include the name of the adult contact for this registration\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.Teen/Tween Participant name and ageTeens/Tweens 12+/High school. Use the plus (+) sign to add rows for additional participants. Parent chaperone verificationWill the parent chaperone with the facilitated group activity or supervise younger siblings? This helps us estimate the total number in the group\, as space is limited. Teens/ChaperoneYounger Siblings/Non-ParticipantsCola City PLUS appAre you on the Cola City PLUS app yet? Sign up is free to try now!\n \n \n Yes\, I'm on the app\n \n \n \n Not on the app yet\n Rander-Led Study Session QuantitySelect the number of middle/high school participants. \n \n \n Price:\n $5.00\n \n \n Quantity \n TotalPlease submit payment to secure space. \n $0.00 URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/salamander-study-part-1/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251113T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251113T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T033406 CREATED:20251105T152155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T152929Z UID:31856-1763028000-1763035200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Salamander Study 2 DESCRIPTION:Salamander Study with Ranger Jay\nhosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\nThursday\, November 13 at 10 am\n$5/participant — Ages 12+\nNote: This activity is hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. SCROLL DOWN to reserve your space. It is NOT a drop off event. \nRanger Jay is facilitating a nature study series for ages 12 and up to learn about Salamanders. This project revolves around this important question: How can the presence or absence of salamanders help determine the health of our forest ecosystems? \nData from this study will help the Park visitors understand the value of the salamanders as an indicator species and why our stream habitats are important. This knowledge will help Saluda Riverwalk Park Rangers care and conserve our sensitive stream habitats. \nSalamanders’ patterns of population change\, when coupled with measurements of their surroundings\, will permit the investigation of the effects of geographic location\, land management\, air quality\, vegetation\, and associations with other species on salamander population dynamics. \nStudents will engage in collecting meaningful scientific data about salamander populations. This data will be used as an indication of forest ecosystem health. The series is conducted in 4-parts\, continuing thru the seasons of the year. \nPart 1: October 16th: Learning about Saluda Riverwalk using maps\, biodiversity plots\, walking observations and journaling. Students will learn why it is important to study our indicator species such as the salamander to assess the overall health of the ecosystem. \nPart 2: November 13th: Introduction to Salamanders. Fieldwork and Data Collection. Students will collect stream data at two to three sites depending on time allowance. We will sample for water quality data such as PH\, Temp\, and turbidity. Place cover boards for future terrestrial monitoring. Visit stream sites for salamander collection and identification. \nPart 3: TBD Winter: 2nd visit for stream data collection. Check cover boards\, Check streams for salamander population changes. Develop hypothesis relating to status of salamanders. Is habitat healthy? Are there concerns? \nPart 4: TBD Spring: Last Visit for Stream data Collection. Check cover boards. Check streams for salamanders. Record data and draw initial conclusions. \nLocation: Saluda Riverwalk 650 Candi Lane\, Columbia 29210\nRestrooms and Parking Lot. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Sunscreen and water bottles also recommended. Bring your own snacks or bag lunch to hang out on the rocks afterwards\, optional. \nLook for Angela to greet you–and Ranger Jay. This is not a drop off-event. Parents can chaperone to listen in on the lesson activity too. \nFamilies with younger siblings/non-participants: \n\nYou can follow along behind the ranger-led activity–to listen in. There’s a sidewalk if you have younger siblings with a stroller or wagon.\nYou can go along the walking path for your own nature explorations. Be sure to let Angela (our coordinator) know\, so you can meet back when the group activity is concluded.\n\nSign up below to reserve your space:\n\n \n Parent NameNote: Please include the name of the adult contact for this registration\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.Teen/Tween Participant name and ageTeens/Tweens 12+/High school. Use the plus (+) sign to add rows for additional participants. Parent chaperone verificationWill the parent chaperone with the facilitated group activity or supervise younger siblings? This helps us estimate the total number in the group\, as space is limited. Teens/ChaperoneYounger Siblings/Non-ParticipantsCola City PLUS appAre you on the Cola City PLUS app yet? Sign up is free to try now!\n \n \n Yes\, I'm on the app\n \n \n \n Not on the app yet\n Rander-Led Study Session QuantitySelect the number of middle/high school participants. \n \n \n Price:\n $5.00\n \n \n Quantity \n TotalPlease submit payment to secure space. \n $0.00 URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/salamander-study-2/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260220T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260220T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T033406 CREATED:20260210T223646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223647Z UID:31918-1771576200-1771599600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Battle of Aiken 2026 DESCRIPTION:Battle of Aiken\nLiving  History  School Days 2026\nFebruary 20\, 8:30-3 pm\nFree — All ages\nNOTE: This is *not* a Cola City Event. Contact Battle of Aiken for more information and details. Pre-registration is recommended  \nField Trip \n \nSince 1995\, thousands of school children have traveled to the Battle of Aiken Park for the annual School Field Trip Day held the Friday\, after President’s Day\, each February. Students go through a living history program that makes history come alive! Over 75\,000 children have experienced the program. Today\, some of the past attendees are now parents and bring another generation of students to the program! Schools from across Georgia and South Carolina attend every year. All public schools\, private schools\, and home schools are invited to attend this event which is appropriate for all ages. The educational program is believed to be the largest attended single day field trip in the state.\nAdmission: Free\n\nTime: Gates open at 8:30 A.M. and close at 3:00 P. M. Presentations begin at 9 A. M. There is no minimum or maximum time requirement. Most schools spend five hours at the site. \nLocation: 1210 Powell Pond Road\, Aiken\, SC 29801\nWhen: Friday morning prior to the annual Battle of Aiken reenactment.\nFood: Students are welcome to bring box lunches. Food and soft drinks are available for purchase at our concessions.\nWhat to Bring: Warm clothing\, umbrella\, jacket\, cap\, comfortable walking shoes\, and a camera.\nSouvenirs: Some historical-based souvenirs and books will be available for purchase. \nContact: www.boalivinghistory@gmail.com\nSchool Day  Coordinator:  Darlene Stokes 706-589-8479 \nTo register\, please click HERE URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/battle-of-aiken-2026/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Field Trip,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR