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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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SUMMARY:Homeschool Game Day: April
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Day\nby Firefly Toys & Games\nFirst Friday of the Month\nAll Ages — Free\nNote: This is not a Cola City Event. We are meeting up there–so keep an eye out for other Cola City connections! \nThis free event is the First Friday of the month from 12-2pm. Open to all ages. Located at Firefly Toys & Games\, 736 Saint Andrews Rd Ste C\, Columbia\, SC \nFirefly staff will be highlighting and teaching educational board games which cover a range of subjects\, such as: Math\, Science\, Geography\, Chemistry and many more. \nUse games for education; come learn about it.\nAnd look for other Cola City Homeschoolers! We’re scheduling this as a meet-up time/location for our “Let Grow Club” initiative. \nNOTE: Firefly is hosting a DnD tutorial for beginners for anyone who wants to learn Dungeons and Dragons. All Ages!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-game-day-april/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T130000
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SUMMARY:Youth Conservation Poster Contest
DESCRIPTION:Home is Where the Habitat Is\nby Richland Co. Soil/Water Conservation\ndeadline: Friday\, April 11\nK5-12th grade — FREE\nNote: This is not a Cola City activity. But\, we are eligible as a school in Richland County\, if you want to participate. \nRichland County students are invited to design a habitat awareness poster highlighting the diversity and importance of natural and managed habitats. Each poster must include the words “Home is Where the Habitat is” in the poster design. \nPosters submitted by Friday\, April 11\, 2025 will be eligible for prizes at the local\, state\, and national levels. \nA habitat is the unique environment where an organism lives\, from tiny rock pools to vast forests. The 2025 Stewardship theme\, “Home is Where the Habitat is\,” highlights the role of both natural and managed habitats in our conservation efforts. When we take care of the habitats where animals and plants live\, we are promising them a safe home to grow and live happily. This keeps everything in nature working well together\, like a big team where everyone has an important job. When the team works well\, our planet stays healthy and beautiful. \nHOW TO ENTER:\n1. Learn more about different types of habitats. Why are\nhabitats important? How does conserving habitats support\nbiodiversity and maintain ecological balance?\n2. Create a design that illustrates the importance of habitats. Include the words “Home is Where the Habitat is” in the poster design. The recommended paper size\nis 11″ x 17″. Posters in any size 8.5″ x 11″ or larger are\naccepted. Use markers\, crayons\, colored pencils\, paint\, or\nother flat media to make it colorful!\n3. Attach a completed entry form to the back of your poster. Submit your poster to the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District by Friday\, April 11\, 2025. Contest\nwinners will receive cash prizes! \nContact \nRichland Soil and Water Conservation District\n2020 Hampton Street\, Room 3063A\nColumbia\, SC 29204\nPhone (803) 576-5464\nFax (803) 576-2088\nE-mail soilandwater@richlandcountysc.gov\nFacebook www.facebook.com/rswcd\nInstagram www.instagram.com/richland_swcd/
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/youth-conservation-poster-contest/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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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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SUMMARY:Homeschool Huddle
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Huddle\nby Richland Library Main\nWednesday\, April 23rd @10am\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nWelcome homeschool families! Meet and connect with other homeschoolers and learn more about library resources to help your homeschooling journey. Come with questions and ideas to share. \nMore info HERE!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-huddle-3/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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SUMMARY:Fire Station Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fire Station Tour\nby Gather Homeschool Events\nThursday\, April 24th @11am\nAges 4-7 — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nTake a tour of a Fire Station\, meet Firefighters\, and learn Fire Safety! \nWe will meet at the Greenville Fire Department Station 3 to go on a tour and learn fire safety from local Firefighters! See a Firetruck up close and ask the Firefighters questions! \nAfterwards\, join us down the street at Rapid Fire Pizza for lunch! (Optional!) \nRSVP by March 31st! This is a FREE Field Trip!\nTickets are limited and required for ages 4-7 years\, younger siblings do not need a ticket reserved! \nMore info and tickets can be found HERE! \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/fire-station-tour/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Preschool
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SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club: April
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: April\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, April 30\, 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 NOTE CHANGE–it’s getting hot outside so we need more shade: Grandby Gardens Park\,  1800 12th St\, Cayce\, SC 29033. (note: GPS sometimes pulls up Grandby Park downtown instead. Try also Cayce Town Hall at 1800 12th Street\, Cayce). \nThis week is a free play–explore the creek! \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-3/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Let Grow Club,Teen
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