Cola City Homeschoolers

Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the CMA
2023-01-16 10:00 - 17:00 UTC
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the CMA
By: Columbia Museum of Art
Jan 16 from 10am-5pm
FREE for all ages
Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact http://www.columbiamuseum.org/
Located at: 1515 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the CMA is open and offering free admission. Don’t miss FAAAC presents A Storytelling Celebration, an event celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as well as the exhibition The Art of Elizabeth Catlett: From the Collection of Samella Lewis, with CMA affinity group the Friends of African American Art and Culture
Columbia Museum of Art Jan 16th from 10am-5pm
FREE admission courtesy of Love, Tito’s.
More information on this Event.

Lyceum Scholars Program
2023-01-16
Lyceum Scholars Program
By: Lyceum Program
Deadline for application Jan 16th
Note: this is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers
https://www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/capitalism/lyceum/scholars.html
Open to incoming freshmen of any major, the Lyceum Scholars Program uses a great books approach to studying the moral, political, and economic foundations of a free society. All Lyceum Scholars receive a $10,000 scholarship, which is disbursed over their four years at Clemson University.
The Lyceum Scholars Program is currently accepting applications for students who will be entering Clemson University in Fall 2023. Those interested in becoming Lyceum Scholars should apply in their senior year of high school to the Lyceum Scholars Program and separately to Clemson University. Please note: Lyceum scholarship awards are contingent upon being admitted to Clemson University.

Spotless Service Saturday Event
2023-01-14 09:00 - 12:00
Spotless Service Saturday
• By: Keep The Midlands Beautiful
• January 14th 9am-12pm
FREE for all ages
• Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact
GAC@kmbsc.org or by calling 803-733-1139 for more information.
• This is a great opportunity to serve your community.This month’s cleanup will address areas around the Pinehurst Community! We will be hitting Two Notch Road, parts of Harrison and Pinehurst Road and Forest Drive. Join us for our kick start of cleaning for the new year!
Jan 14, 9am-12pm
FREE
Tools provided by Keep The Midlands Beautiful
Contact
GAC@kmbsc.org or by calling 803-733-1139 for more information.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfK_7MNlz6__0m-9JAwdFG9E4EuwKnL-QbqQjZ4tyWjWW33jA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3h-WaAU2tuHQ7vuPvIWR0WAUuEWSojQXjD1eSvfgfzhdJ4XxK5UsyNZRE

Plant a Flower Class and Farm Tour for Kids
2023-01-07 13:00 - 14:00
Plant a Flower Class and Farm Tour for Kids
• By: Sal’s Ol’ Timey Feed and Seed
• Jan 07, 2023, 1PM – 2PM
• $10 Kids of All Ages
https://www.salslocalseed.com/event-details/plant-a-flower-kids-class-farm-tour

Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact https://www.salslocalseed.com/
•Come out and let the kids decorate a flower pot and plant an Amaryllis in their pot. They grow very quick and can get kids interested in growing.
Enjoy a farm tour and some planting fun!
Come out and support your local farm.
At Sal’s Ol’ Timey Feed and Seed
Columbia, 113 Hilltop Dr, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
• Jan 07, 2023, 1PM – 2PM
• $10 Kids of All Ages
Registration required
Register here: https://www.salslocalseed.com/event-details/plant-a-flower-kids-class-farm-tour

Chess Club @Firefly
2022-12-29 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-22 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-15 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-08 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-01 17:00 - 21:00 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Columbia Chess Club
by Firefly Toys & Games
Thursdays from 5-9 pm
FREE–all ages
Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact Firefly for more info.
The Columbia Chess Club www.columbiachess.org meets each Thursday evening at Firefly Toys & Games (736C Saint Andrews Rd, Columbia SC 29210). We have several homeschool teens who participate each week. If you’re interested in learning chess, and socializing–come on out for a game of chess!
Club President: James Brandmair columbiachessclub@gmail.com
Visit the Columbia Chess Club Facebook Group: Click HERE

ICE ICE BABY Dance
2022-12-23
Registration for ICE ICE BABY Teen Homeschool Dance

By LIT
Date: January 28th, 2023
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
For TEENS $40 per ticket

Note: This is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers For more information: https://fb.me/e/21xgK0kxW
WINTER FORMAL DANCE.
There will be lots of Music, Dancing, Pictures and Laughter. Hudson’s BBQ will be catering our event with a 4 Course Meal.
This event is for Homeschool Teens. You don’t have to be a member of LIT to attend.
Date: January 28th, 2023
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Dress is Formal
Location: Lexington Town Hall
111 Maiden Ln. Lexington, SC 29072
Cost:
Tickets will be $40.
Deadline to pay for the dance is December 23.
Payment options:
Cash at a LIT Event or
PayPal, Zelle (B.Varnes16@yahoo.com) or
Venmo @Brandi-Varnes #8666
Please list the Attendee’s name in the comments of payment.
After Payment, please be sure to fill out the form.
Limited Chaperone Spaces – 1st Come
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1enX6RDERRU0Z6fa5arMO2XAfbjKDyB_J_S0qV7Em2Ug/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1mg7E6WrTLu5ENhqOEe71MDxjSkqs3P3aVqhbzvzuaJR2XJicU09BLi4k&edit_requested=true

For more information: https://fb.me/e/21xgK0kxW

Homeschool STEMlabs
2022-12-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Homeschool STEMlabs
hosted by SC Military Museum
2nd/4th Thursdays at 10 am
FREE — All Ages
Click HERE for more information: Note this event is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Please contact the event host with any questions.
All the the STEMlabs are FREE and all materials are included. They will take place on the 2nd/4th Thursdays. NO REGISTRATION necessary.
We encourage self-guided museum tours before or after the STEMlabs activity.
For more information contact Jennifer Gossett: 803-299-2730 or email jennifer.gossett@scmd.sc.gov
November 17: Native Americans in SC. Learn more about the Native American Tribes that have (and still do) call SC home. Explore Midden Mounds and flex your inferring skills as you excavate artifacts.
December 8: Santa’s Sled Race. Explore force and motion as you design and build a sled for Santa. Use what you know about friction, force and energy to have the fastest sled.
December 22: Cold Weather Survival. How do our military service men and women survive in climates they are unaccustomed to? Can you design and create a blanket that will withstand the cold?

Sensory Friendly Family Concert
2022-12-19 08:00 - 17:00
Sensory Friendly Family Concert
Event by South Carolina Philharmonic

Koger Center for the Arts

Feb. 19th, 3pm

Tickets Range from $8 to $18(as of Dec 19)
all ages

Note: Not hosted By Cola City Homeschoolers for more information:
www.scphilharmonic.com/calendar/02-19-2023/sensory-friendly-family-concert

This concert event is designed especially for persons with sensory sensitivities and their families. As a component of the SCP’s educational and outreach programs, this inclusive concert gives audience members the ability to fully experience orchestral music without any of the constraints of a standard performance. During this 60 minute program, audience members are free to move about, dance, speak, sing or vocalize. Sensory sensitive listeners and family members will delight in the discovery of orchestral experiences that invite and welcomes all to the world of classical music.

Homeschool Skate at Three Fountains Recreation
2022-12-15 08:00 - 17:00
Homeschool Skate
Friday, December 16, 2022
Only $4.00 per person to skate and play golf.
**Regular skate rental included!
http://www.threefountainsrecreation.com/

NCAA Eligibility Workshop
2022-12-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
NCAA Eligibility Workshop
By NCAA Eligibility Center
Wednesday, December 14 at 6 pm
FREE — Parents/High School Athletes
Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Please Contact NCAA for more information: 877-622-2321, eligibilitycenter.org
Do you want to compete in college sports? Join the NCAA Eligibility Center on Wednesday, December 14 from 6-7 p.m. Eastern time for a webinar for college-bound student-athletes and your families.
The discussion will include review of the most recent COVID-19 automatic waiver relief. We’ll also go over requirements you must meet to pursue your dreams of studying and competing at an NCAA Division I, II or III school.
Click here to register

Data Science & Problem Solving
2022-12-14 | Virtual Event
Using Data Science to Solve Problems
by X-STEM All-Access
Available on Demand: Wednesday, December 14
FREE: Ages 6-12 (and beyond)
X-STEM All Access – presented by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and Discovery Channel – is a free virtual conference series for middle and high schoolers designed to get students excited about STEM.
Students will get an inside look into the exciting careers and inspiring personal journeys of diverse STEM role models through a lively Q&A session with a fellow STEM professional. The 30-minute max episodes will premiere throughout the school year and will be available on-demand to fit in your schedule.
Episodes will be released on the following dates – Watch any time after they premiere!
April 27 | May 18 | September 21 | October 5 | October 19 | November 30 | December 14
Access NGSS and CASEL aligned lesson plans and other resources for each episode HERE.
SIGN UP HERE | LESSON PLANS | SERIES STATUS UPDATE

Diving into Disney: A Virtual Tour Fieldtrip
2022-12-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Diving into Disney: A Virtual Tour Fieldtrip
Hosted by: Home-Schooler.com
Monday, December 5 at 2:30 PM
FREE — All Ages
Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact Home-Schooler for more information
Walt Disney (b. December 5, 1901) – From animated shorts to live-action features and all things in between, the breadth of Walt Disney’s cinematic achievements will likely never be surpassed. A man of many titles — innovator, storyteller, entertainer — Walt was one of the most prolific filmmakers in history.
Homeschoolers can participate in this virtual field trip/webinar to learn – and to experience just one of the benefits of a Home-Schooler.com membership.
Only 1,000 spots* are available for non-members so register here: https://home-schooler.com/free-field-trip-december5/

Susannah Bowling: Virtual Workshop
2022-12-05 14:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Susannah Bowling, Author: A Virtual Workshop
Hosted by: Home-Schooler.com
Monday, December 5 at 2:30 PM
FREE — All Ages

Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact Home-Schooler for more information
The Girl Who Won the Revolutionary War: Come for this free virtual workshop on December 5, 2022, as we celebrate the birthday of this famous author! Susanna Bowling (b. December 5, 1764) – As a 16-year-old girl she rode to warn General Lafayette of the trap to catch him (and end the Revolutionary War).
Homeschoolers can participate in this virtual field trip/webinar to learn – and to experience just one of the benefits of a Home-Schooler.com membership.
Only 1,000 spots* are available for non-members so register here: https://home-schooler.com/free-field-trip-december5/

Firefly Games: Family Fun Day
2022-12-03 17:00 - 19:00

Winter Fun Day @SCETV
2022-12-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Winter Fun Day @SCETV
Saturday, December 3 at 1 pm
FREE — RSVP
Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City homeschoolers. Please contact etveducation@scetv.org with any questions
The SCETV Kids Club and the ETV Endowment invite families for a flurry of activity at the SCETV Studios. Meet Alma and Smart Cat live and in-person! We hope you can join us for this early celebration of winter that will be packed full of activities, crafts, fire truck tours, snacks, holiday episodes of Daniel Tiger and Molly of Denali and more!
RSVP:
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdWDNVKTVnZoe…/viewform

Firefly Games: Homeschool Day
2022-12-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Homeschool Game Day
By Firefly Games
Friday, December 2 at noon
FREE — All Ages
Note: this event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact Firefly with questions.
Homeschool Game Day is from 12pm to 2pm and open to all homeschool families! This is a great chance to meet new people, socialize, and play games! We have over 300 games in our demo library that are free to play!
Home School Game Day FAQ’s:
Is the game day for a specific Homeschool group or organization? All Homeschoolers are welcome no matter what Homeschool group or organization you are part of.
Is there a cost to attend Homeschool game day? No, Homeschool Game Day is free to attend. Our game library is free for you to use during game day or whenever you choose to come hang out. However, should you choose to play in the arcade you would need to purchase tokens.
Firefly is located at 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210

Engineering in Space
2022-11-30 | Virtual Event
Engineering In Space
by X-STEM All-Access
Available on Demand: Wednesday, November 30
FREE: Ages 6-12 (and beyond)
X-STEM All Access – presented by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and Discovery Channel – is a free virtual conference series for middle and high schoolers designed to get students excited about STEM.
Students will get an inside look into the exciting careers and inspiring personal journeys of diverse STEM role models through a lively Q&A session with a fellow STEM professional. The 30-minute max episodes will premiere throughout the school year and will be available on-demand to fit in your schedule.
Episodes will be released on the following dates – Watch any time after they premiere!
April 27 | May 18 | September 21 | October 5 | October 19 | November 30 | December 14
Access NGSS and CASEL aligned lesson plans and other resources for each episode HERE.
SIGN UP HERE | LESSON PLANS | SERIES STATUS UPDATE

Holiday Card Exchange 2022
2022-11-28 | Virtual Event
Holiday Card Exchange Project
by Cola City Homeschoolers
$1/donation — All Ages
Sign up deadline EXTENDED: November 30
The 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.
Sign up by November 30. 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–up to 25 cards to send/receive.
Note: Your mailing address will be shared with other participants and student names, so that the cards can be personalized by the sender.
Some more recommendations:

Send one envelope to each household. Include a small card/note for each child, or small token gift (ie: sticker, tattoos, paperdoll, etc).
Consider 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.
Remember this is FUN!

Take a Hike @SC State Parks
2022-11-25 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
FREE ADMISSION TO ALL SC STATE PARKS – Friday, November 25! Including FREE historic home tours!
This year on Black Friday we challenge you and yours to #OptOutsideSC and enjoy South Carolina’s state parks.
Admission will be free at state parks in South Carolina on Friday, November 25 — including tours at our three historic homes. The promotion encourages people to spend some time in the great outdoors the day after Thanksgiving!
Reservations may be made for historic home tours:

Rose Hill Plantation
Redcliffe Plantation
Hampton Plantation

Enjoy some time in our parks, on us. Make sure to post pictures to social media using the hashtag #OptOutsideSC.
We hope to see you in a SC State Park!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Consider this great gift idea (or ask for it!) SC State Park Passport is a great way to explore SC. Plan your own adventures and spend more time outdoors this year. Get a State Park Adventure Book to create a journal keepsake of your progress. Digital or Hardcopy with our referral link.

Nutcracker Ballet
2022-11-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Nutcracker Ballet
By Anne Brodie’s Ballet
Wednesday, November 23 at 10 am
$10/ticket — All ages
Every year during the week of Thanksgiving, Anne Brodie’s studio performs The Nutcracker at the Township Auditorium in Columbia, SC. This full length ballet also features a live orchestra, and live choir.
Each year we are proud to offer one show to Homeschool Families at a discounted rate for the matinee performance on Wednesday, November 23 at 10. Call the Studio 803-771-6303 to reserve your tickets for $10 each. That’s 50% off the box office. Tickets will be available at “will call” when you arrive for the performance.
Click here for other show times at full price.
Want to expand your Nutcracker experience? Check out these fun learning activities too!

Poetry Tea Time
2022-11-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Virtual Poetry Tea Time
by Literary Adventures for Kids
Tuesday, November 22 at 2pm
FREE–all ages

The live, virtual teatime is on 11/22 at 1:00 pm CST
It’s FREE
It will be fun for all ages (even prereaders – but they’ll need a little help from Mom or Dad)
Students will bring their snacks & a thankful or fall poem & I’ll bring the activities!
They can sign up here with this referral link: Click HERE

Beyond Baking Cookies Workshop
2022-11-10 13:00 - 14:00
Beyond Baking Cookies Workshop
by Kids Cook Real Food
Thursday, Nov 10 at 1pm
FREE — Parents
Click HERE to register. Attend live or catch the replay afterwards.
What You’ll Learn When You Attend This Workshop: You’ll be able to put some of this into action IMMEDIATELY–perfect timing for the holidays!

The Biggest Mistake Parents Make (when inviting their kids into the kitchen)…and how to avoid it.
3-Step Process to Teach Kids ANYTHING (and apply it in the kitchen)
What brain science says about HOW to Motivate Kids to Help Out (and eat more healthy food, too!)
What Skills are Perfect for Your Child’s Age, Including When to Start Knives
How to Start (and supercharge) the “Confidence-Competence” Loop Discovered by Psychologists for your Kids
The Kids Cook Real Food system for helping little ones who can’t read truly make recipes on their own – this one is like magic!
How to Build Connection, Confidence and Creativity in your Kids – for Life!

AND when you watch you’ll get a sweeeeet gift!!
Click HERE to register. Attend live or catch the replay afterwards.

Riverbanks Zoo Homeschool Class Registrations
2022-08-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Registration OPENS August 1 for Riverbanks Zoo Homeschool Classes
Click HERE for more details
Explore nature through hands-on learning during Riverbanks’ Homeschool Monday programs throughout the school year. Whether you’re an animal enthusiast, budding gardener, or knee-high naturalist, homeschooled children ages 3–12 will enjoy a variety of exciting experiences to pique every interest.
Homeschool Classes: ages 5-12
Enjoy a new class each month for homeschool children ages 5–12. Each class focuses on a particular zoo topic and includes hands-on activities at the Colonial Life Discovery Center.
Homeschool Family Workshops: for ages 5-10/all welcome
Join us in Waterfall Junction to enjoy this program designed especially for Riverbanks’ Homeschool families. Families will cooperatively learn and participate in activities that explore our natural world.
Little Learners: ages 3-5 (with adult)
These programs are offered for our littlest learners. Ages 3–5 can join us in discovering cool things about the animals in our world.

Peach Festival--Gaffney
2022-07-15 08:00 - 2022-07-18 17:00
South Carolina’s salute to the peach. There’s something for everyone to enjoy at this year’s festival. The South Carolina Peach Festival started out as a weekend event in 1976 and is now being recognized by The Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 events in the Southeast during July. A 4-day event with carnival, parade, food vendors, arts and crafts, pageant, live music and entertainment.
110 Railroad Ave * Gaffney
http://southcarolinapeachfestival.weebly.com/
