Cola City Homeschoolers

Bookbinding 101
2024-12-07 05:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Bookbinding 101
by Columbia Museum of Art
Saturday, Dec 7th @10am
Teens/Parents — $120
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Practicing basic bookbinding techniques, participants learn how to prepare paper for handbound books, gain familiarity with bookbinding tools, and develop the skills necessary to start a new hobby or create a gift for a loved one. Each participant will leave with a complete handbound book. Taught by artist and CMA docent Velvet Underwood. All supplies and equipment provided. Ages 15 and up.
$120 / $96 for members.
More info and Registration HERE!

Firefly Gameday: December
2024-12-06 07:00 - 09:00 | In Person
Homeschool Day
by Firefly Toys & Games
First Friday of the Month
All Ages — Free
Note: This is not a Cola City Event. We are meeting up there–so keep an eye out for other Cola City connections!
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.
And look for other Cola City Homeschoolers! We’re scheduling this as a meet-up time/location for our “Let Grow Club” initiative.

FREE First Thursday
2024-12-05 05:00 - 15:00
Free First Thursday
by Columbia Museum of Art
Thursday, Dec 5th @10am
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Enjoy free admission and extended hours. Color with the FAAAC during Sip & Scribble and take a guided tour of French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950 at 6:00 p.m. Last gallery entry at 7:30 p.m.
Plaza events by First Thursday on Main. Free admission courtesy of Dominion Energy. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
More info on the museum and this event here.

Spanish Christmas Caroling
2024-12-04 10:00 - 12:00
Spanish Christmas Caroling
by Academia Bilingual Bridges
Wednesday, Dec 4th @3pm
FREE — Ages 5-12
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Greetings. It’s almost time for our annual Spanish Christmas Caroling Event, and we would like to invite all homeschoolers and their friends ages 5 to 12!
This is a free event that’s sure to be lots of fun! Please RSVP by emailing academiabilingualbridges@gmail.com

Let Grow Play Club 12/4
2024-12-04 08:00 - 10:00 | In Person
Let Grow Play Club: December
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, Dec 4, 1-3 pm
FREE — All ages
This 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.
This 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.
We 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.
Let Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May
October’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
Bring: yard games, balls/frisbies, bubbles, nerf blasters, sidewalk chalk, table games/activities, scooters, skate boards, bikes.
Parents also bring beach chairs, sunscreen, bottled water and snacks.
For more information about the “Let Grow” initiative, Click HERE
Contact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com
Call or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880

Family Culture Stories Share Fair
2024-12-04 05:00 - 07:00 | In Person
Family Culture Stories Share Fair
CANCELLED
By Cola City Homeschoolers
Wed., Dec. 4 from 10am-noon
All Ages — $5/space
Note: This is Cola City event. Registration required–scroll down to reserve your space.
Who are you? Where do you come from? Tell us about your family history and traditions. This is a great opportunity to learn about each other and make meaningful connections within our community.
Presentation content: Highlight something about your family culture, origin stories of where you’re from, traditions that have been handed down. Create a table top display and prepare a narative about it. It can be a broader story about the culture and traditions. Or it can be a specific story about a relative or ancestor.
Presentation format: The presenters get to tell about their project several times, not just a one-time show-n-tell as participants meander and mingle. It’s also very relaxed style of presenting one-on-one, rather than the formal “speech”.
We recommend projects that are hands-on, interactive demonstrations or have samples, hand-outs, give-aways. Make it conversational for others to ask questions and comment, not just passively listen.
Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, 2701 Heyward St, Columbia, SC 29205 (Let Grow Play Club meet-up is at Grandby Garden afterwards from 1-3pm)
Purpose: Cola City Homeschoolers believe that education is two parts. Learning about yourself and learning how you fit into the world around you. It takes intentional efforts to do that. And learning is a lifelong journey, sometimes relearning, discovering something new that you never knew before, and unlearning to change your perspectives.
Recommended readings: Here’s a couple resources to inspire you with practical ways to foster more open dialogue on tough topics–with our stories.

A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond by Amber O’neal Johnston. This is a guide for families of all backgrounds to celebrate cultural heritage and embrace inclusivity in the home and beyond. Ideal for parent/educators who want to cultivate a home library that provides mirrors to reflect your own lived experiences and windows to glimpse into differing experiences.
Stories Behind Stances: Creating Empathy Thru Hearing the Other Side by Chris Singleton. In his mission to unite people from all different walks of life, Chris explores various ways in which we can learn to see beyond our differences and embrace our shared values, hopes, and aspirations. Ideal for Adults and Teens to consider our own beliefs and biases, to listen to those whom we disagree with, and find common ground where we can build a better world.
Your Life Matters by Chris Singleton. Written by national speaker Chris Singleton, who lost his own mother in the 2015 Charleston church shooting, Your Life Matters teaches kids to stand tall in the face of racial adversity and fight for the life they dream of.

Registration is Closed–Event is CANCELLED.
Come for Play Club from 1-3pm

Rev War Center: Becoming a State
2024-12-04 05:00 - 07:00
Homeschool Days: Becoming a State
by Revolutionary War Center
Wednesday, Dec 4th @10am
FREE — Grades 3-12
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event
Once a month, the Rev War Center offers a free homeschool day where small school groups can come together and experience one of the educational programs offered by the Center. A minimum of ten students will be needed to host these educational programs, if the minimum is not met then parents will be notified a week prior that the program will be canceled. Programs are geared toward students in 3rd grade through high school. Younger students are welcome to attend and follow along, but will need the assistance of their guardian throughout the program.
Adults are welcome to sit in on the program, just be aware that the focus will be on teaching the young students present.
November Program: Becoming a State
Students will declare their own independence from the United States by following the example/ blueprint of the country’s Declaration of Independence. After declaring independence students will be tasked with setting up a new government with basic laws based on what they think is important to protect and outline, from their previously submitted declaration. Students will compare their new government to that of early America and South Carolina, and how the grievances listed influenced the creation of the early American government.
Reserve your spot HERE!

Teen Anime & Manga Club: Boba Tea
2024-11-30 10:00 - 12:00
Teen Anime & Manga Club
by Richland Library Northeast
Saturday, Nov 30th @3pm
FREE — Teens
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.

Join the Richland Library Northeast Anime/Manga Club

Lovers of Anime will meet to discuss, watch and recommend Anime in a welcoming indoor environment. To also focus on broadening Japanese cultural understanding. All teens are welcome, and no previous knowledge of Anime needed! This Saturday we will be making some Boba tea and then watching some awesome Anime!
More info HERE!

Let Grow Play Club 11/27
2024-11-27 07:30 - 09:30 | In Person
Let Grow Play Club: November
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, November 27, 1-3 pm
FREE — All ages
This 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.
This 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.
We 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.
Let Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May
October’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
Bring: yard games, balls/frisbies, bubbles, nerf blasters, sidewalk chalk, table games/activities, scooters, skate boards, bikes.
Parents also bring beach chairs, sunscreen, bottled water and snacks.
For more information about the “Let Grow” initiative, Click HERE
Contact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com
Call or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880

Ann Brodie's Nutcracker
2024-11-27 05:00 - 07:00 | In Person
Nutcracker Ballet
by Ann Brodie’s Ballet
Wednesday, November 27 at 10am
$10/seat — All Ages
NOTE: This is *NOT* a Cola City event. Contact the ballet studio to reserve your tickets (803-771-6303)

Every year during the week of Thanksgiving, our 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, Retirement Communities, Youth groups, etc. at a discounted rate.

You can save 50% off ticket prices when they reserve their tickets by calling out studio at 803-771-6303. Tickets will be $10 each.

This year the production will be On Wednesday, November 27th @10am.

We are proud to share, and are honored by your attendance, as we delight in this classical ballet. It will be the perfect way to open your holiday season with family and friends.

Click HERE for fun Nutcracker Activities

Let Grow Play Club
2024-11-20 08:00 - 10:00 | In Person
Let Grow Play Club: November
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, November 20, 1-3 pm
FREE — All ages
This 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.
This 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.
We 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.
Let Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May
October’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
Bring: yard games, balls/frisbies, bubbles, nerf blasters, sidewalk chalk, table games/activities, scooters, skate boards, bikes.
Parents also bring beach chairs, sunscreen, bottled water and snacks.
For more information about the “Let Grow” initiative, Click HERE
Contact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com
Call or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880

Take Action Club: Fall-iday Feast & GAMES
2024-11-20 05:00 - 08:00 | In Person
Fall-iday Feast & Games
by Cola City/Take Action Club
Wednesday, Nov 20 @10am-12:30
Teens/Tweens –$5/participant
Note: This is Cola City event. Registration required–scroll down to reserve your space.
Take Action Club is a new initiative for middle/high schoolers to learn about building community and practical projects. Plus FUN!
This week’s program is a Fall-day Feast and Friendships. Bring finger foods and feast fixin’s to share potluck style. All participants need a wifi-device (phone or tablet) to play the Jackbox games.
Jackbox 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/
Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, 2701 Heyward St, Columbia, SC 29205 (Let Grow Play Club meet-up is at Grandby Garden afterwards from 1-3pm)
Sign up here to reserve your space:

Come Meet Your Army
2024-11-19 11:00 - 13:00
Come Meet Your Army
by US Army Training Center & Ft Jackson
Tuesday, Nov 19th @4pm
FREE — Teens/Parents
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event
The “Come See Your Army” tour at Fort Jackson is a community event that gives the public a chance to experience how soldiers train and see the day-to-day operations at the base.
This event gives local citizens a chance to see how trainees forge the Night Infiltration Course (NIC) to become American soldiers. While low crawling through obstacles that include flares, explosions, and a hail of gunfire overhead, many soldiers have said the NIC is one of the most memorable events of basic training.
The tour includes:

A briefing on the base’s mission and training at the Night Infiltration Course (NIC)
A chance to speak with drill sergeants
A tour of the NIC to watch soldiers train under live machine gun fire
A chance to speak with soldiers about their training

For all interested in participation in the tour, one must:

Register and receive an invitation
Bring a valid ID and a copy of their invitation
Wear long pants and close-toe, comfortable shoes

To register for the tour and/or receive additional information, contact the Fort Jackson’s Community Relations Office at (803) 751-1474 or visit afit.edu.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THIS TOUR: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=929852&k=0B634B017E55

Kid's Pinball Tournament
2024-11-16 07:00 - 09:00 | In Person
Little Flippers Pinball Tournament
by Bang Back Pinball Lounge
Every 3rd Saturday from 12-2 pm
FREE — ages 4-12
Note: This is NOT a Cola City activity. If you’re going, let other know to meet-up with you there! Contact Bang Back Lounge for more information
Every THIRD SATURDAY between 12-2 pm, Bang Back is hosting a Little Flippers Tournament! This is a FREE Kids tournament for ages 4-12. Bring the whole family to learn something new about pinball, enjoy some food from the Funky Fresh Food Truck, and have fun! Directly afterwards we will have our Sensory Sensitive Fun time for kids with sensory needs to have a space of their own do discover and learn about the game we all love… PINBALL!

Kids Spartan Race SC
2024-11-16 05:00 - 12:00
Kids Spartan Race SC
by The Johnson Farm
Saturday, Nov 16th @10am
Ages 4+ — $25
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Spartan Kids is a series of obstacle course races — ranging from 1km to 3km — specifically designed to get kids (ages 4-14) outside, feeling accomplished and having fun. They’ll run, jump and crush their way through obstacles, just like the adults. 3 different course distances are customized by age group:
• Competitive 3km Kids Race (Age Groups 9-11 and 12-14)
• 3km Kids Race (Ages 9-14)
• 1.5km Kids Race (Ages 7-9)
• 1km Kids Race (Ages 4-6)
• 1km Special Spartan Inclusive Heat (Ages 4+)
The Special Spartans Inclusive Heat takes place on our 1km Kids Course. Designed for our Spartans who may have an intellectual and/or physical impairment to ensure a fun, safe and engaging experience while accommodating any sensory impairments.
All underage kids MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Each Kids Race registration includes two complimentary Spectator passes per family.
Get your tickets HERE!

Celebration of Stories
2024-11-16 05:00 - 10:00
Celebration of Stories
by EdVenture Museum
Saturday, Nov 16th @10am
All Ages –$13
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.

Join us for our Celebration of Stories event on November 16 from 10 am to 3 pm.
Come dressed as your favorite character or bring a tale to share! This special event is a festival of folklore and classic stories, where cherished tales passed down through time weave together a tapestry of cultural understanding.
EdVenture is located at 211 Gervais St in Columbia. Click HERE to get more information and to purchase tickets!

Meet the Author: Rebecca Kuang
2024-11-15 14:00 - 15:30
Meet the Author: Rebecca Kuang
by Richland Library Main
Friday, Nov 15th @ 7pm
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event
Award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca F. Kuang will discuss her recent works Babel: An Arcane History and Yellowface as part of Richland Library’s Broader Bookshelf program. The author talk will be followed by a reception, book sale, and book signing.
The Broader Bookshelf Reading Challenge encourages readers to expand their bookshelves and seek out new authors and challenging subjects. Ms. Rebecca F. Kuang will share her work and talk about the themes of student revolutions, colonial resistance, diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation.
This is an after-hours event and registration is not required. The library will close as usual at 6:00 p.m. and will reopen at 6:30 p.m. for attendees of Meet the Author: Rebecca Kuang.
Rebecca F. Kuang is the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Poppy War trilogy and Babel: An Arcane History. Babel, a thematic response to The Secret History and a tonal retort to Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, grapples with student revolutions, colonial resistance, and the use of language and translation as the dominating tool of the British empire. It asks the question, can powerful institutions be changed from within, or does revolution always require violence?
Her most recent novel, Yellowface, young writer Juniper Song becomes an overnight sensation – but she is not who she says she is, she didn’t write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media. It’s a timely, razor-sharp, and eminently readable.
A Marshall Scholar, she has an MPhil in Chinese Studies from Cambridge and an MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies from Oxford; she is now pursuing a PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures at Yale, where she studies diaspora, contemporary Chinese literature, and Asian American literature.
More info about this event can be found HERE.

Let Grow Play Club
2024-11-13 07:30 - 09:30 | In Person
Let Grow Play Club: November
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, November 13, 1-3 pm
FREE — All ages
This 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.
This 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.
We 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.
Let Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May
October’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
Bring: yard games, balls/frisbies, bubbles, nerf blasters, sidewalk chalk, table games/activities, scooters, skate boards, bikes.
Parents also bring beach chairs, sunscreen, bottled water and snacks.
For more information about the “Let Grow” initiative, Click HERE
Contact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com
Call or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880

Homeschool Farm Days
2024-11-13 05:00 - 08:00
Homeschool Farm Days
by Outside Inn Campground
Wednesday, Nov 13th @10am
All Ages –$10
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Welcome to Homeschool Farm Days!
Join us for a fun and educational morning designed especially for homeschooling families! Our “Homeschool Mornings” offer a hands-on experience where children can learn about farm life, interact with our friendly animals, and enjoy time outdoors in a natural setting.
Kids will have the opportunity to pet and snuggle with our animals, discover interesting facts about their care, and explore our beautiful farm. It’s the perfect way to combine education with a love for nature and animals.
Come spend a morning with us at Outside Inn, where learning meets adventure in the great outdoors!
Things to note:

Adult chaperones are free and must stay with their kids for the entire event.
Kids under 3 must be with thier adult at all times.
Older kids can explore approved areas with parental permission. These include the game areas, garden and walking trails.
We will take kids through the animal enclosures; It can get dirty, so please dress appropriately
We are also a campground, so please do not distrub campers while enjoying the farm

Event Location: 1074 Woolbright Rd, Santee, SC 29142
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience farm life up close. See you there!
Get your tickets HERE!

Tribe Baseball Camp
2024-11-11 10:30 - 2024-11-15 12:30
Tribe Baseball Camp
by Lakelands Homeschool Athletics
Monday, Nov 11th-15th @3:30pm
Grades 6-12 — $60
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
5 day baseball camp for 6th to 12th grade homeschool students. Camp runs November 11th to 15th from 4:00 to 5:30 pm each day.
Camp is held at Greenwood Legion Stadium: 100 Ginn St Greenwood SC
REGISTER HERE!!

Whispers at Whitney Manor Escape Room
2024-11-09 05:00 - 12:00
Whispers at Whitney Manor Escape Room
by Town Theatre
Saturday, Nov 9th @10am
All Ages — $20
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Step into the eerie halls of Whitney Manor, where legends whisper of untold mysteries and restless spirits. As self-made detectives, you and your team are about to embark on an unforgettable adventure to unveil the secrets hidden within this enigmatic estate.
Rumor has it that the Whitney family, once vibrant and united, harbored dark truths that they couldn’t take with them. As you explore the depths of the manor, you’ll uncover clues that reveal the family’s past, piecing together their secrets and untangling the web of intrigue that binds them.
Can you delve into the heart of Whitney Manor and uncover the truths that have lingered in the silence? Time is ticking, and the whispers of the past are waiting for you. Will you unravel the mystery, or will the manor’s secrets remain forever hidden?
Sign up to be a part of Town’s second escape room – time slots from 10 AM to 5 PM. Cost is $20/per person; or $15/per person if you have more than 6 players in your group.
Sign up HERE!
More info about Town Theatre and this event HERE.

STEM Saturdays
2024-11-09 04:00 - 07:30
STEM Saturdays
by Clemson University
Saturday, Nov 9th @9am
FREE — K-2
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
STEM Saturdays provide youth with exposure to activities that create curiosity about life, education and careers in STEM. Each STEM Saturday is focused on a STEM topic with volunteers engaging students in hands-on activities basoed on the theme of each session. STEM themes for these events include Coding, Renewable Energy, Force and Motion, and the Circulatory System. Fifty spots will be reserved for K-2 students and registration will be capped at 200 participants.
November 9 – 9am to 12:30pm. Lunch will be provided.
South Pointe High School
801 Neely Rd, Rock Hill SC 29730
Topic: Chemistry
Registration will open on 10/9
Register HERE!

Accessibility Morning: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
2024-11-09 04:00 - 06:00
Accessibility Morning: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by South Carolina State Museum
Saturday, Nov 9th @9am
FREE with association ID — all ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
This program provides free access for families of children, teenagers, young adults and adults who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience at the museum.
Guests who are neurodiverse or have other disabilities are welcome to participate in the optional activities listed below, or explore museum exhibition galleries at their own pace.
An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, sponsored by Colonial Life, is available during the morning provided by certified interpreters through the SC School for the Deaf and Blind. Activities featuring ASL interpretation are noted (ASL) below.
General Admission to Accessibility Morning is FREE for participants.

Accessibility Morning Schedule:

9 – 11 a.m. | Open exploration of museum exhibitions.
9 – 11 a.m. | American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter available.
9 – 11 a.m. | Sensory Room offering a dedicated quiet space with a variety of tools for guests who may need to take a break during their visit to the museum.
9 – 10 a.m. | Community Resource Partners – Get to know our program partners, learn more about their work, and see how they can be a resource for you and your family.
10:30 a.m. | Character Meet-and-Greet with The Very Hungry Caterpillar (ASL)
9:45 a.m. | Planetarium Show TBD (ASL) *

*Sensory Friendly Shows will alternate monthly between planetarium and 4D theater experiences. Shows feature lowered volume, however 4D experiences still include enhanced effects, including scents, bursts of air, rumbling seats, leg ticklers, bubbles and snow, lighting effects, and squirts of water. Accessibility Morning shows are free but space is limited.
Find more info HERE>

Homeschool Day at Brevard College
2024-11-08 04:00 - 09:00
Homeschool Visitation Day
by Brevard College
Friday, Nov 8th @9am
Teens/Parents — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.

Visitation Day for Homeschool Students is Friday, November 8!

Small class sizes, experiential learning, and a relationship-based educational approach aligns perfectly with the goals and expectations of homeschool students.

Align your education with your career goals

Learn more about Brevard’s dedication to experiential education, career readiness, and opportunities for students.

Meet faculty

Brevard’s faculty and classroom experiences are consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report. You’ll meet and talk with Brevard faculty about your academic and career goals.

Learn about NCAA DIII Athletics

Brevard’s mission aligns perfectly with NCAA DIII. You can meet with coaches, see athletic facilities, and see if you’d like to become a BC Tornado.

Meet with admissions staff

Learn more about your admissions status and eligibility for scholarships and financial aid. Bring your transcript and test scores, and you’ll receive an Admissions decision before you leave!

Take a campus tour

Current BC Students, staff, faculty, and coaches are here to greet you and answer any questions you may have.

Explore the “Land of the Waterfalls”

Experience the natural beauty of Western North Carolina, from hiking to biking to whitewater rafting and more!.

Register HERE to join.

Let Grow Play Club
2024-11-06 07:30 - 09:30 | In Person
Let Grow Play Club: November
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, November 6, 1-3 pm
FREE — All ages
This 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.
This 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.
We 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.
Let Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May
October’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
Bring: yard games, balls/frisbies, bubbles, nerf blasters, sidewalk chalk, table games/activities, scooters, skate boards, bikes.
Parents also bring beach chairs, sunscreen, bottled water and snacks.
For more information about the “Let Grow” initiative, Click HERE
Contact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com
Call or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880

Take Action Club: CPR Workshop
2024-11-06 05:00 - 07:00 | In Person
CPR Workshop
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, Nov 6 @10am-noon
All Ages –$40/participant
Note: This is Cola City event. Registration required–scroll down to reserve your space.
Take Action Club is a new initiative for middle/high schoolers to learn about building community and practical projects. Plus FUN!
This week is open to all ages (parents or younger siblings). Ashley Graham will be facilitating the The Family & Friends CPR Course.
The course teaches the lifesaving skills of adult Hands-Only CPR, adult CPR with breaths, child CPR with breaths, adult and child AED use, infant CPR, and mild and severe airway block for adults, children, and infants. Skills are taught in a dynamic group environment using the AHA’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which provides participants with the most hands-on CPR practice time possible.
Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, 2701 Heyward St, Columbia, SC 29205 (Let Grow Play Club meet-up is at Grandby Garden afterwards from 1-3pm)
Sign up here to reserve your space:

Rev War Center: Ye Iswa & Other People of SC
2024-11-06 05:00 - 07:00
Ye Iswa & Other People of SC
by Revolutionary War Center
Wednesday, Nov 6th @10am
FREE — Grades 3-12
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Once a month, the Rev War Center offers a free homeschool day where small school groups can come together and experience one of the educational programs offered by the Center. A minimum of ten students will be needed to host these educational programs, if the minimum is not met then parents will be notified a week prior that the program will be canceled. Programs are geared toward students in 3rd grade through high school. Younger students are welcome to attend and follow along, but will need the assistance of their guardian throughout the program.
Adults are welcome to sit in on the program, just be aware that the focus will be on teaching the young students present.
November Program: Ye Iswą and Other People of South Carolina
From King Haigler to Sally New River, the Ye Iswą or Catawba as they are referred to by the Europeans have had a long and integral part in South Carolina’s history. Scholars will learn about and discuss the Catawba from pre-colonization up through the Revolutionary War. Other First People will be touched upon during the lesson, but the focus will be on the Catawba and their contributions to the land we call South Carolina.
RSVP for your spot HERE!

Midlands Gaming Arcade Day
2024-11-05 04:00 - 10:00
Midlands Gaming Arcade Day
by Midlands Gaming Coalition
Tuesday, Nov 5th @9am
All Ages
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event
Our next Arcade Day will be November 5th at Seven Oaks Park and Registration is now open through the ICRC website AND on our website as well! You can drop the kids off while you go hit the polls on Election Day! Head over to icrc.net/register OR go to This Page to register through our website.
More info HERE
Note: I could not find any information on pricing of this event.

NCAA Webinar
2024-11-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
NCAA Webinar
By NCAA Eligibility Center
Sunday, November 3 @ 6pm
FREE — Teens/Parents
Note: This event is *NOT* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact NCAA for more information
Are you a student-athlete dreaming of playing your sport at the NCAA level? Invest in your future and spend an hour on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 7 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.

Funky Fall Friday: Movie in the Park
2024-11-01 14:30 - 17:00
Funky Fall Friday: Movie in the Park
by Richland Co Recreation Commission
Friday, Nov 1st @6:30pm
FREE– Teens only
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Rain or shine, join us for a Funky Fall Friday Movie in the Park at Caughman Road Park on Friday, Nov 1st. We’ll have snacks and popcorn and a movie on the big screen, all for FREE! Bring your lawn chair and picnic blanket.
For more info or to register, click HERE
