Curriculum and Yard Sale Fundraiser
2023-08-05 03:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York)
Curriculum and Yard Sale!
By: HERO Group
August 5th, 7am-1pm
at HERO HQ, 431 Mission Ct Irmo SC 29063
Note: This is event is not hosted by Cola City homeschoolers
August 5th At HERO Headquarters, 431 Mission Ct Irmo, This will be inside because its hot! Beat the heat and the prices with this sale to help you get ready to start the new school year! Make sure to tell your friends!
For questions or donations, Ashley Bender at AshleyB@herohomeschoolsc.org or heroofirmo@gmail.com

Build Kids' Confidence Webinar
2023-08-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual Event
Build Kids’ Confidence Webinar
by Kids Cook Real Food
Thursday, August 10 at 1pm
FREE — Parents/Educators

Note: this event is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers.
Click here to sign up with the host.
FREE Live Online Event for Parents by Kids Cook Real Food: “Beyond Baking Cookies” explains why kitchen work is THE best way to build connection, confidence and creativity in kids.
Want to take yours to the next level?
This is NOT “just another Zoom call” to suffer through. You can attend live or watch the recording (or just listen) at 1.5x speed AND get your show-up gift!
SUPERCHARGE your time in the kitchen with brain science! Learn how to vault your kids beyond into REAL cooking – this presentation will make it a stress-free experience!
Click HERE to register

"How to Study a Battle" Workshop
2023-08-18 06:00 - 08:00 | In Person
Homeschool Friday Series
By SC Confederate Relic Room
Friday, August 18 10 am & 11 am
All ages — FREE
Note: This is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact SC Confederate Relic Room for more information and registration.
“Homeschool Fridays” are a FREE workshop program, offered one or two Fridays each month during the academic year. Sessions are at 10:00AM and repeated at 11:00AM Programs are geared toward students of all ages to come learn about important topics in history.

“SKIRMISH AT CONGAREE CREEK” Workshop
2023-08-25 06:00 - 08:00 | In Person
Homeschool Friday Series
By SC Confederate Relic Room
Friday, August 25 10 am & 11 am
All ages — FREE
Note: This is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact SC Confederate Relic Room for more information and registration.
“Homeschool Fridays” are a FREE workshop program, offered one or two Fridays each month during the academic year. Sessions are at 10:00AM and repeated at 11:00AM Programs are geared toward students of all ages to come learn about important topics in history.

Sonic Movie Night
2023-08-26 14:30 - 18:30 | In Person
Sonic Movie Night
by Saluda Shoals
Saturday, August 26 at 6:30 pm
Families — $15/vehicle
Note: This is a public event, not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Saluda Shoals for more information.
Drive-in Movie night at Saluda Shoals Park featuring The Super Mario Bros. Purchase tickets at the event beginning at 6:30 p.m. (first come, first serve for the first 150 vehicles).
The movie begins at 8:45 p.m. Food trucks will have food for purchase beginning at 6:30 p.m. $15/per vehicle

CMA: Gladys' Gang Toddler Tour
2023-09-06 06:00 - 07:00 | In Person
Gladys’ Gang Toddler Tour
by Columbia Museum of Art
First Wednesday of the Month
Toddlers/Preschoolers — $$
Note: Gladys’ Gang is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Columbia Museum of Art for more details and registration. FYI: Solo Memberships are $55 for one adult (and includes admission for all children under 18)
Toddler edition: First Wednesday of every month
Preschool edition: Third Wednesday of every month
10-11am
(Toddler) This program is specially designed for 2-3 year old participants and their adult companions as a way to explore art through movement and play. This program includes story time, gallery exploration, and a creative studio activity related to the art exploration theme. (Siblings welcome!)
(Preschool) This program is specially designed for 4-5 year old participants and their adult companions as a way to explore art through play and inquiry. This program builds skills for kindergarten readiness through story time, gallery conversations, and a creative studio project related to the art exploration theme. (Siblings welcome!)

CMA: First Thursday Free
2023-09-07 06:00 - 16:00 | In Person
First Thursday Free
By Columbia Museum of Art
Thursday, Sept 7 from 10am-8pm
All ages — FREE
Note: This is *not* a Cola City event. Contact Columbia Museum of Art for more details.
Enjoy free admission courtesy of Dominion Energy and extended hours. The evening includes a program for college students from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and a tour of the CMA Collection at 6:00 p.m. Last gallery entry at 7:30 p.m. Be on Boyd Plaza in the evening for live music, food vendors, and a beer garden. Free. Plaza events by First Thursday on Main.

Build a Shelter Challenge
2023-09-07 06:30 - 08:00 | In Person
Homeschool STEM Workshop Series
by SC Military Museum
Thursday, Sept 7 at 10:30 am
FREE — Elementary
Note: This event is *NOT* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact SC Military Museum for more information and registration
Homeschool STEM series on Thursdays throughout the school year, geared for elementary ages. SC Military Museum located at 1 National Guard Rd • Columbia, SC

This is a free event but registration IS required.
All ages and abilities are welcome.
Parents/adults will remain with children throughout the event.
All materials are provided.
Due to limited space and resources, if plans change PLEASE cancel your tickets to make the spots available to others.
Contact: jennifer.gossett@scmd.sc.gov or 803-299-2730

This STEM workshop, geared toward homeschoolers will explore STEM survival through building a shelter!
Eventbrite registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/south-carolina-military-museum-56463123403

SAT/ACT Essentials Webinar
2023-09-07 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
SAT/ACT Essentials Webinar
by SC Discus & Tutor.com
Thursday, September 7 at 4 pm
FREE — Parents/Teens
Note: This is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact SC Discus for more information
Register HERE
Are your students beginning to prepare for the SAT/ACT? If so this webinar is perfect for you!
By the end of this session, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of the new tools and resources that are available through Tutor.com’s partnership with The Princeton Review! Be sure to stay around to the end to participate in our Q&A!
This session is presented for Discus by Maxine Nebro, Customer Success Manager with Tutor.com.

Water is Life Survival Class
2023-09-10 04:00 - 13:00 | In Person
Water is Life: Survival Class
by Sal’s Feed & Seed
Sunday, Sept 10 2-4 pm
$15 — Adults/Teens
Note: This is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Sal’s Feed & Seed for more information and registration
Class: Water Purification from Source to Stomach
Taught by: Miranda O- 15 years with the US Army- 5 years as a Military Police Officer, 7 years as a Military Police K-9 Instructor, 5 years as an Instructor Drill Sergeant, Drill Sergeant Leader
In other words… she knows her stuff!
Sal is so honored to have Miranda come out and teach this survival skill. No one lives without water. Water can be a scary source of bacteria and contaminants so it is important to learn how to test the water, and how and what to use to filter it.
Come out and join us for some FUN survival training with an awesome bunch of folks.

“WADE AND THE GREAT BEEFSTEAK RAID” Workshop
2023-09-15 06:00 - 08:00 | In Person
Homeschool Friday Series
By SC Confederate Relic Room
Friday, Sept 15 10 am & 11 am
All ages — FREE
Note: This is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact SC Confederate Relic Room for more information and registration.
“Homeschool Fridays” are a FREE workshop program, offered one or two Fridays each month during the academic year. Sessions are at 10:00AM and repeated at 11:00AM Programs are geared toward students of all ages to come learn about important topics in history.

Columbia Design League Parking Day
2023-09-15 06:00 - 12:00 | In Person
Park(ing) Day
by Columbia Design League
Friday, Sept 15, 10am-4pm
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is a free public event. Contact Columbia Museum of Art for more details.
Head to the 1500 block of Main Street to see what CMA affinity group the Columbia Design League has in store for Park(ing) Day, a global project where people across the world temporarily repurpose curbside parking spaces and convert them into safer, greener, more equitable public spaces. Free.

Homeschool Skate
2023-09-15 09:00 - 12:00 | In Person
Homeschool Skate
by Three Fountains Recreations
Friday, Sept 15 from 1-4 pm
All Ages — $5
Note: This is *not* a Cola City event. Contact Three Fountains Recreations for more details
Three Fountains Recreation is a great place for families to enjoy a fun experience together. They have skating and miniature golf and video games. Also does birthday parties and private parties. Check out the website at threefountainsrecreation.com.
Homeschool skate is back in session for the 2023-2024 school year!
1pm to 4pm only $5.00 per person.
Skating and mini golf included in price.
**regular skate rental is also included**
You must bring your homeschool association card to show at the door.

NCAA Eligibility Workshop
2023-09-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
NCAA Initial Eligibility:
For College-Bound Student Athletes
Sunday, September 17
at 5-6 p.m. — FREE
Note: This workshop is *NOT* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Please contact NCAA Eligibility Center for more information and Registration: Click HERE
Are you a student-athlete dreaming of playing your sport at the NCAA level? Invest in your future and spend an hour on Sunday, September 17, from 5-6 p.m. Eastern time, understanding the requirements and how to prepare for NCAA certification. Join NCAA Eligibility Center staff, who will walk you through what you need to do to compete at the NCAA Division I, II or III level.
Staff will be answering questions live during the presentation, so come prepared to learn how to take your game to the next level!
Click here to register.

Survival Skills Series for Homeschools
2023-09-19 09:00 - 11:00 | In Person
Survival Skills Series
by Nature As Teacher
Sept 19, 26, Oct 3 & 10th
Ages 8-14 — $10/session
Note: This series is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, please contact Nature as Teacher for more information and registration
The Team at Nature as Teacher is excited to offer our new Fall ’23 Homeschool Unit “Nature Survival Skills” Every Tuesday from 1-3pm September 19th -October 10th.
Location: The Nature as Teacher Preserve for Education, 247 Chestnut Ferry Road, Camden SC 29020
For ages 8-14. All students must be accompanied by an adult.
1. September 19th “Adapt to Survive”
-What is Wilderness?
-How do animals adapt to the environment?
-What do we NEED to survive?
-Make a survival bottle
2. September 26th “Making Shelter”
-Why do we need shelter?
-Factors to Consider
-Useful tools & materials
-Build a shelter
3. October 3rd Fire Safety
-Why do we need Fire?
-Firelighting
-Basic foraging and plants to avoid
-Campfire & “Survival Smores”
4. October 10th “Water Safety”
-Why do we need water?
-Where can we find water?
-How can we purify water?
-Basic First Aide
What to bring/wear: All activity supplies included. Students should come with a full, reusable water bottle. Please help students to dress appropriatly for the weather. We encourage students to come with long pants to help protect legs in nature, and closed-toed shoes. Rainboots or outdoor shoes preferred. Students may choose to bring a lightweight backpack or daypack with extra socks (incase of wet creek feet) or watershoes.
Directions: Our address is 247 Chestnut Ferry Road in Camden. 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 near the trailhead. If you are arriving in a bus, the bus parking is just beyond the fire hydrant on the left side of the driveway.

Naturally Inclusive: An Outdoor Learning Webinar
2023-09-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Naturally Inclusive: Engaging Children of All Abilities Outdoors
September, 19th 2023 – 7:00 PM Eastern
With Educator and Author Dr Ruth Wilson

Note: This is *NOT* a Cola City event. Please contact The Outdoor Learning Store for more information and registration: CLICK HERE
The Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshop Seasonal Series:

Registration is FREE and there will be plenty of draw prizes for attendees!
All registrants will receive a discount code to access outdoor learning resources when they register
Workshops are 60 minutes and will take place at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern.
For those who can’t attend live these will each be recorded and posted on the Recordings Page
Following the workshop, participants will receive a link through which they can access a certificate of attendance.

Tune in to learn from Dr. Ruth Wilson as she shares about her inspiring book, ‘Naturally Inclusive: Engaging Children of All Abilities Outdoors’.

Ruth has a doctorate in early childhood and elementary education and a master’s degree in special education. Dr. Wilson taught at the university level for over 14 years, including ten years at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Professionally, her primary areas of interest are early childhood environmental education and peace education. Much of Ruth’s work focuses on the holistic development of children, with an emphasis on connections between body, mind, and spirit. She works as an educational consultant and curriculum writer with special expertise in the area of early childhood environmental education and other initiatives in connecting young children with nature.
In this book and workshop explore the great potential of connecting young children with special needs to the natural world. Naturally Inclusive is an essential guide for creating inclusive nature-based play spaces and programs that connect every child to nature. It reminds us that nature is both an exemplar of diversity and a catalyst for inclusion.
Drawing on her knowledge of research and her decades of work with children in nature, she weaves together advice, real-life examples, and testimonies from educators and families on the healing, nurturing power of nature in the lives of young children with diverse abilities.
All registrants will be entered to win some great draw prizes! After registration you will receive a discount code to access the resources shared. Following the workshop you will receive the recording, and a link to access your Certificate of Attendance.
Access Dr. Wilson’s super resource:
Naturally Inclusive: Engaging Children of All Abilities Outdoors

Gladys' Gang Preschool Tour
2023-09-20 06:00 - 07:00 | In Person
Gladys’ Gang Preschool Tour
by Columbia Museum of Art
3rd Wednesday of the Month
Toddlers/Preschoolers — $$
Note: Gladys’ Gang is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Columbia Museum of Art for more details and registration. FYI: Solo Memberships are $55 for one adult (and includes admission for all children under 18)
Toddler edition: First Wednesday of every month
Preschool edition: Third Wednesday of every month
10-11am
(Toddler) This program is specially designed for 2-3 year old participants and their adult companions as a way to explore art through movement and play. This program includes story time, gallery exploration, and a creative studio activity related to the art exploration theme. (Siblings welcome!)
(Preschool) This program is specially designed for 4-5 year old participants and their adult companions as a way to explore art through play and inquiry. This program builds skills for kindergarten readiness through story time, gallery conversations, and a creative studio project related to the art exploration theme. (Siblings welcome!)

Art Class: Drawing 101
2023-09-23 06:00 - 12:00 | In Person
Art Class: Drawing 101
By Columbia Museum of Art
Saturday, Sept 23 from 10am -4pm
Ages 15+ — $80/participant
Note: This is *not* a Cola City event. Contact Columbia Museum of Art for more information and registration.
Pencil in some time to work on foundational drawing techniques in this one-day workshop. Students experiment with pencil, charcoal, and conté crayon and take an in-depth exploration of proportions and value and textural contrasts.
Taught by Mary Hendrix, who holds a bachelor’s degree in art from East Tennessee State University and a master’s degree in teaching from the University of South Carolina.
Ages 15 and up. All materials and equipment provided.
$80 / $64 for members.

Stewart Farms Homeschool Days
2023-09-26 05:00 - 2023-09-27 13:00 | In Person
Homeschool Days
By Stewart Farms
Tues-Wed, Sept 26 & 27
All Ages — $$
Note: this is *not* a Cola City event. Contact Stewart Farms for more details. Location: 6600 Highway 92, Enoree, SC 29335
Back by popular demand, Stewart Farms’ Homeschool Days are September 26 & 27 (Tuesday and Wednesday). **We are unable to book Homeschool groups or co-ops for our Field Trip Program. Homeschool Day Fall 2023 is especially set aside for homeschool families.**

Here’s the 411:
1. No reservations are needed! You set your own schedule for your group that morning.
2. Farm opens at 9am, gates close at 12pm, and the farm closes at 1pm (you will receive a “Farmers’ Friend” upon arrival, which allows our guys to keep up with what you do while you’re here.)
3. Wagon rides depart at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30 (pumpkin lesson following the wagon ride)
4. The Pumpkin Chronicles (story time) will be at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30.
5. Maize, farmyard animals, and honeybee observatory
will be open all morning to do on your own schedule.
6. Retail pumpkin patch will be open 9am-1pm. Pumpkins are 60 cents per pound.
7. Check out at the Farm Market at the end of your fun filled morning! (Don’t forget to bring in your Farmers’ Friend!)
Our Homeschool Day is for homeschool families ONLY. It allows your family, group, or co-op the opportunity to participate in our Field Trip Program.

Survival Series 2
2023-09-26 09:00 - 11:00 | In Person

Wild Learning: A Outdoor Learning Workshop
2023-09-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Wild Learning: Practical Ideas to Bring Teaching Outdoors
September, 26th 2023 – 7:00 PM Eastern
With Educator and Author Rachel Tidd
Note: This is *NOT* a Cola City event. Please contact The Outdoor Learning Store for more information and registration: CLICK HERE
The Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshop Seasonal Series:

Registration is FREE and there will be plenty of draw prizes for attendees!
All registrants will receive a discount code to access outdoor learning resources when they register
Workshops are 60 minutes and will take place at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern.
For those who can’t attend live these will each be recorded and posted on the Recordings Page
Following the workshop, participants will receive a link through which they can access a certificate of attendance.

Rachel Tidd has extensive teaching experience as an elementary and special education teacher and homeschool parent. She is a doctoral student at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point in Educational Sustainability. She has a BSc in Environmental Science and a Master’s degree in Elementary and Special Education.

Passionate about integrating the outdoors and natural materials in core academic areas such as reading and math, Rachel has authored the Wild Math® and Wild Reading® Curricula and the book Wild Learning: Practical Ideas for Bringing Teaching Outdoors.
Rachel will share tips, tricks, and strategies from Wild Learning: Practical Ideas for Bringing Teaching Outdoors. This book gives teachers practical activities they can immediately implement and helps educators overcome common barriers to outdoor instruction. These activities can be done in common outdoor spaces accessible to teachers in all school settings, and they are adaptable to their current curriculum—not an extra thing to try to fit into their day.
All registrants will be entered to win some great draw prizes! After registration you will receive a discount code to access the resources shared. Following the workshop you will receive the recording, and a link to access your Certificate of Attendance.
You can access Rachel’s fantastic resource here:
Wild Learning: Practical Ideas for Bringing Teaching Outdoors

"PRISONER OF WAR STORIES” Workshop
2023-09-29 06:00 - 08:00 | In Person
Homeschool Friday Series
By SC Confederate Relic Room
Friday, Sept 29 10 am & 11 am
All ages — FREE
Note: This is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact SC Confederate Relic Room for more information and registration.
“Homeschool Fridays” are a FREE workshop program, offered one or two Fridays each month during the academic year. Sessions are at 10:00AM and repeated at 11:00AM Programs are geared toward students of all ages to come learn about important topics in history.

Pirate Day
2023-09-30 07:00 - 12:00 | In Person
Pirate Day
by Sumter County Museum
Saturday, September 30 11am-4pm
FREE — Families/All Ages
Note: This is a public event *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Sumter County Museum for more information
Come out for a fun filled day for the whole family! Learn about medicine, flags, weapons and blacksmithing. Play games. Visit a mermaid. Get a tattoo! Go on a scavenger hunt. Listen to pirate music and shop in a pirate store. Plus cannon and sword demonstrations, too.
Located at 122 N. Washington Street, Sumter SC 29150.
Contact: 803-775-0908 with any questions

Survival Series 3
2023-10-03 09:00 - 11:00 | In Person
Survival Skills Series
by Nature As Teacher
Sept 19, 26, Oct 3 & 10th
Ages 8-14 — $10/session
Note: This series is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, please contact Nature as Teacher for more information and registration
The Team at Nature as Teacher is excited to offer our new Fall ’23 Homeschool Unit “Nature Survival Skills” Every Tuesday from 1-3pm September 19th -October 10th.
Location: The Nature as Teacher Preserve for Education, 247 Chestnut Ferry Road, Camden SC 29020
For ages 8-14. All students must be accompanied by an adult.
1. September 19th “Adapt to Survive”
-What is Wilderness?
-How do animals adapt to the environment?
-What do we NEED to survive?
-Make a survival bottle
2. September 26th “Making Shelter”
-Why do we need shelter?
-Factors to Consider
-Useful tools & materials
-Build a shelter
3. October 3rd Fire Safety
-Why do we need Fire?
-Firelighting
-Basic foraging and plants to avoid
-Campfire & “Survival Smores”
4. October 10th “Water Safety”
-Why do we need water?
-Where can we find water?
-How can we purify water?
-Basic First Aide
What to bring/wear: All activity supplies included. Students should come with a full, reusable water bottle. Please help students to dress appropriately for the weather. We encourage students to come with long pants to help protect legs in nature, and closed-toed shoes. Rainboots or outdoor shoes preferred. Students may choose to bring a lightweight backpack or daypack with extra socks (incase of wet creek feet) or watershoes.
Directions: Our address is 247 Chestnut Ferry Road in Camden. 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 near the trailhead. If you are arriving in a bus, the bus parking is just beyond the fire hydrant on the left side of the driveway.

Patterns in Nature: An Outdoor Learning Workshop
2023-10-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Outdoor Learning through Patterns in Nature
October, 3rd 2023 – 7:00 PM
With Educators Janice Novakowski & Megan Zeni
Note: This is *NOT* a Cola City event. Please contact The Outdoor Learning Store for more information and registration: CLICK HERE
The Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshop Seasonal Series:

Registration is FREE and there will be plenty of draw prizes for attendees!
All registrants will receive a discount code to access outdoor learning resources when they register
Workshops are 60 minutes and will take place at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern.
For those who can’t attend live these will each be recorded and posted on the Recordings Page
Following the workshop, participants will receive a link through which they can access a certificate of attendance.

Join Janice and Megan to learn about some fantastic resources for educating, engaging, and empowering students around patterns in nature – connecting to math, numeracy and other curricula.
Janice Novakowski is a district teacher consultant in the Richmond School District (BC) where she learns alongside preK-12 educators and students in the areas of mathematics and numeracy. She is also an Adjunct Professor at UBC where she teaches elementary mathematics education courses. Some of Janice’s fondest childhood experiences center on the outdoors, carefully turning over rocks on beaches to find little crabs, log jumping and hiking through moss and fern-filled forests.
Megan Zeni is a mom of 3, an experienced elementary school teacher, and a master gardener. Megan successfully re-imagined the prep position in her public school and turned it into her dream job of spending her days with children in the garden classroom.
Megan is an advocate for taking children outdoors at school in all kinds of weather to learn, play, and grow. Megan is also a PhD candidate at UBC in curriculum & pedagogy.
All registrants will be entered to win some great draw prizes! After registration you will receive a discount code to access the resources shared. Following the workshop you will receive the recording, and a link to access your Certificate of Attendance.
You can access these empowering resources here:

Messy Maths
Patterns in Nature Kit: Coming Soon!!!

Gladys' Gang Toddler Tour
2023-10-04 06:00 - 07:00 | In Person

CMA: First Thursday Free
2023-10-05 06:00 - 16:00 | In Person
First Thursday Free
By Columbia Museum of Art
Thursday, Oct 5 from 10am-8pm
All ages — FREE
Note: This is *not* a Cola City event. Contact Columbia Museum of Art for more details.
Enjoy free admission courtesy of Dominion Energy and extended hours. The evening includes a program for college students from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and a tour of the CMA Collection at 6:00 p.m. Last gallery entry at 7:30 p.m. Be on Boyd Plaza in the evening for live music, food vendors, and a beer garden. Free. Plaza events by First Thursday on Main.

Firefly Homeschool Day
2023-10-06 08:00 - 10:00 | In Person
Homeschool Day
by Firefly Toys & Games
First Friday of the Month
All Ages — Free
Note: This is not a Cola City Event.
This 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
Firefly staff will be highlighting and teaching educational board games which cover a range of subjects, such as: Math, Science, Geography, Chemistry and many more.
Use games for education; come learn about it!

eSTEAM Sumter
2023-10-07 06:00 - 11:00 | In Person
eSTEAM Sumter
by Science Festival Alliance
Saturday, October 7
from 10am-3pm
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is *not* a Cola City Event. Contact eSTEAM Sumter for more information
eSTEAM Sumter is a family festival celebrating and bringing together enthusiasts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. The purpose is to expose festival participants to advances and opportunities in these ever-growing areas through interactive exhibits, fun filled displays and hands-on activities. The entertainment and STEAM adventure is sure to provide family fun to everyone. It brings together Educational Entities, Industries, Economic and Community Developers and STEM Organizations.
Location: Downtown Sumter from Main and Liberty to Bartlett St.
Parking: FREE parking is available at the city garage and also several parking lots which will be denoted with festival signage.
Admission: Free to the public. Food vendors and participating restaurants will have a wide variety of refreshments available for purchase. Festival T-shirts and memorabilia will be available for purchase.
Contact: info@eSTEAMsumter.com 803.418.0709

Virtual STEM Club
2023-10-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
Virtual STEM Club
by Clemson Science Center Outreach
Mondays, Oct 9-Nov 13 at 2 pm
$155/Series — Ages 8-12
Note: This program is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Clemson Science Center for more information and registration

A fun learning experience for children ages 8-12. The STEM Club will engage students through six unique STEM Club sessions, each with two live instructors present.
*** Registration closes on September 24th at 11:59 pm EST ***

WHERE? Zoom virtual classroom
COST? $155 (includes all 6 sessions + cost of mailing materials to each student’s home)
WHEN? Mondays 2-3:30 pm EDT (see below for exact dates)
QUESTIONS? culsoc@clemson.edu or 864-656-9939

✳ Session 1: Density – Monday, Oct 9th
Explore density with density towers and floating foil boats!
✳ Session 2: Water – Monday, Oct 16th
Investigate the wonderful and weird properties of water through experiments with pepper, milk, food coloring, and soap.
✳ Session 3: Sound – Monday, Oct 23rd
Deepen your understanding of sound waves by creating your own musical instruments and devices that imitate animal sounds.
✳ Session 4: Flight – Monday, Oct 30th
Design, build, and fly gliders while learning the science behind flight.
✳ Session 5: Engineering Design Challenge – Monday, Nov 6th
Apply the laws of physics to build, test and evaluate your own bridge designs.
✳ Session 6: DNA Day – Monday, Nov 13th
Discover the biomolecule that makes you YOU and solve a mystery with your new knowledge of biochemistry.
