Cola City Homeschoolers

SewJourney Summer Camp
2024-07-15 06:00 - 2024-07-19 09:00 (America/New_York)
SewJourney Summer Camp
by Royal Scholars Hybrid School & Co-op
July 15th to 19th @ 10am
All Ages — $175
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Join us for a unique and enriching Sewing Summer Camp experience, set to unfold over an exciting week from July 15th to 19th, 2024, daily from 10 am to 1 pm. Designed for children with a keen interest in sewing, this camp offers a deep dive into the craft, covering everything from machine basics to personalized projects. At a comprehensive fee of $175 for the entire week, campers will embark on a journey that blends skill-building with creativity, community contribution, and personal exploration.

Monday: Sewing Machine Basics and Safety The week begins with an essential introduction to sewing machines. Campers will learn about different types of sewing machines, how to thread them, and the crucial aspects of sewing safety. This foundational knowledge is key to ensuring a safe and enjoyable sewing experience throughout the week.
Tuesday: Introduction to the Embroidery Machine On Tuesday, we’ll explore the colorful world of embroidery. Participants will be introduced to embroidery machines, learning how these incredible devices can add flair and personalization to any project. Each camper will start working on a personalized project, applying new skills to create something uniquely their own.
Wednesday: Community Service Quilts Midweek, the focus shifts to giving back. Campers will collaborate on quilts destined for community service, learning the value of teamwork and the joy of using their skills for a good cause. This activity not only reinforces sewing techniques but also instills a sense of social responsibility and the importance of community.
Thursday: Student Choice Project Thursday allows campers to put their creativity front and center. Building on the skills they’ve acquired, participants will choose their own project to work on. This self-directed activity encourages independence, decision-making, and creative expression, allowing each child to explore their interests within the sewing craft.
Friday: Showcase and Reflection The week culminates in a showcase where campers present their projects. This celebratory event is a chance for reflection, sharing experiences, and displaying the beautiful work completed throughout the week. It’s a time of pride and joy as campers and instructors alike admire the creativity and effort invested in each piece.
Meeting for one week, Monday through Friday, from July 15th to 19th, 2024, our SewJourney Summer Camp promises an immersive and comprehensive introduction to the world of sewing. For a fee of $175, each camper receives a week’s worth of instruction, materials for projects, and the unique opportunity to explore sewing in a supportive and creative environment. Spaces are limited, ensuring personalized attention and a rich learning experience for all. Sign up today and stitch together a summer of creativity, learning, and fun!
Register HERE!

Let Grow Club: Nerf Wars
2024-07-16 06:00 - 08:00 | In Person
Let Grow Play Club: Nerf Wars
by Cola City Homeschoolers
TUESDAY, July 16, 10 am-noon
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 summer to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. We’re switching up to Tuesdays at 10 am for June/July.
Let Grow Play Club TUESDAY 10 am-12pm–thru June/July
This Week’s Location: 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).
This week, we’re playing Nerf Wars. Bring your blasters!
Also bring Yard games, balls/frisbies, bubbles, nerf blasters, sidewalk chalk, table games/activities. Towel to dry off if you get wet.
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
Sign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:

STEM Stations Camp
2024-07-17 06:00 - 09:00 | In Person
STEM Stations Camp
By Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, July 17th (10am-1pm)
$10 — Ages 9-14+
This event is hosted/organized by Cola City Homeschooler. Registration is required–scroll down this page.
Cola City is gearing up our Interest Clubs for the 2024-2025 school year. If you’re interested in STEM, Environmental Science or Robotics, let’s spark the possiblities!
Location: 431 Mission Court, Irmo, SC 29063
Participants: Ages 9-14+ (younger siblings with chaperone)
Cost: $10/participant, all supplies and s’mores snack included.

Our STEM Camp Stations include:

Makey-Makey Joylabz Computer Games
Kapla Blocks Challenge
Chain Reaction Dominos
Solar Car Kit
Drawing Robots Electric Toothbrush
Pizza Box Solar Oven Cooking Activity
Marble Drop Maze Challenge

Participants will have 3 hours to explore the various stations. Stations are geared for ages 9+ to work with peers, with minimal instruction. Younger siblings may participate with an adult chaperone working thru the stations together.
Adults are asked to stay on site to assist in supervising a station. Or you can request to wait in a co-working area instead. Drop-off available by special approval.
Got questions? Contact Kim at colacityinfo@gmail.com
Register here to reserve your space!

Civil War: Battle of Congaree Creek Tour
2024-07-20 06:00 - 08:00
Civil War: Battle of Congaree Creek Tour
by 12,000 Year Park
Saturday, July 20th @ 11am
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
The 12,000 Year History Park is a unique archeological site in Cayce, South Carolina, where history and nature converge. Over the last 120 centuries, the area has had an array of inhabitants, including mammoths, Native American tribes and Civil War soldiers. It includes earthworks from an 1865 Civil War battle. The park is full of stories and offers something for explorers of all ages.
Guided historical walking tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. Trained by the National Park Service, our volunteer guides will take you on a walk along this beautiful trail filled with stories of the Battle of Congaree Creek, Fort Congaree and Native American Lifeways. There are also special events including Nature Days and Civil War Encampments.
Currently, the park is collecting donations to build a state of the art visitors center. The building will orient visitors to the site and provide a space to host educational programs for children and adults.
More info found HERE

Clay Concentrations
2024-07-20 06:00 - 11:00
Clay Concentrations
by Columbia Museum of Art
Saturday, July 20th & 27th @10am
Teens — $200/250
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
In this two-part workshop, teens create a variety of functional ceramics using slab construction methods and embellish their surfaces with texture and glaze, all while taking inspiration from the CMA Collection.
Instructor: Tristan Thorvaldson
REGISTER HERE!

Colonial Congaree Fort Tour
2024-07-21 14:00 - 16:00
Colonial Congaree Fort Tour
by 12,000 Year Park
Sunday, July 21st @6pm
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
The 12,000 Year History Park is a unique archeological site in Cayce, South Carolina, where history and nature converge. Over the last 120 centuries, the area has had an array of inhabitants, including mammoths, Native American tribes and Civil War soldiers. It includes earthworks from an 1865 Civil War battle. The park is full of stories and offers something for explorers of all ages.
Guided historical walking tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. Trained by the National Park Service, our volunteer guides will take you on a walk along this beautiful trail filled with stories of the Battle of Congaree Creek, Fort Congaree and Native American Lifeways. There are also special events including Nature Days and Civil War Encampments.
Currently, the park is collecting donations to build a state of the art visitors center. The building will orient visitors to the site and provide a space to host educational programs for children and adults.
More info found HERE

SC Museum Camp- The Art of History
2024-07-22 04:00 - 2024-07-26 11:00
The Art of History Camp
by SC State Museum
July 22nd-26th @ 8am
Ages 9-12 — $200/250
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Art isn’t just in galleries—it’s all around us! Campers will learn the ins and outs of how art and history go hand in hand. They’ll create their own Dave pots inspired jug, “capture” some history through the lens of a camera, and even discover the unconventional use of art for everyday objects like furniture and silverware. Plus, campers will learn techniques from artists like Yayoi Kusama and Kristy Bishop. This summer’s a blank canvas—come fill it up!
Info about lunch, rules, what to bring/wear and REGISTRATION HERE!

Town Theatre: Triple Threat
2024-07-22 05:00 - 2024-07-26 12:00
Triple Threat
by Town Theatre
Monday July 22nd-26th @ 9am
5th-8th — $350
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Triple Threat
Rising 5th to rising 8th grade
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (a lunch break will be taken mid-day; students provide their own food)
Cost: $350
Sing ~ Dance ~ Act! You can have it all! Join us for an intense (yet extremely rewarding!) camp for students who are eager to explore performing on a regular basis and perhaps even study theatre in high school and/or college. We’ll spend our days developing performance pieces (scenes as well as musical selections) that focus on the whole performer (vocals, movement, and character). Enjoy learning from diverse faculty with expertise in their focus area. An end-of-week showcase will allow students to present their hard work to friends and family.
This workshop is the perfect opportunity for current Town Tween Troupe members and others who may be interested in the program. Students who present themselves as potential members of Town Teen Troupe may be contacted to audition.
Town Theatre is located at 1012 Sumter Street Columbia,SC 29201
Click HERE to register!

Play Club Meet-up: Grandby Gardens
2024-07-23 06:00 - 08:00 | In Person
Let Grow Play Club: Grandby Gardens
by Cola City Homeschoolers
TUESDAY, July 23, 10 am-noon
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 summer to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. We’re switching up to Tuesdays at 10 am for June/July.
Let Grow Play Club TUESDAY 10 am-12pm–thru June/July
This Week’s Location: 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).
This week is a free play–explore the creek and giant kickball.
Bring Yard games, balls/frisbies, bubbles, nerf blasters, sidewalk chalk, table games/activities. Towel to dry off if you get wet.
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
Sign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:

Math Skills Club
2024-07-23 07:00 - 08:30
Math Skills Club
by Richland Library Southeast
Tuesday, July 23rd @11am
Teens — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.

Join us for a four day fun-filled adventure as we use games and fun to learn math tricks and hacks to improve your math scores.. Get a smart start to better math scores.
For your safety and ours, please stay home if you have COVID-19, if you have symptoms of COVID-19, if you are waiting for COVID-19 test results, or may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.
More info HERE, this event is aimed at high school students.
Richland Library SE is located at 7421 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC

Take Action SC: Teacher Workshop
2024-07-24 04:00 - 08:00
Take Action SC: Teacher Workshop
by SC DHEC
Wednesday, July 24th @8am
Parents — $10
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
SC DHEC and Take Action SC will be hosting their annual environmental educators summer workshop in two locations with an opportunity to tour the landfill in each location plus ‘hands-on’ learning labs to help you find ways to integrate environmental lessons into your everyday teaching all held from 8 am – 12 pm. This years’ experience will include:
SC DHEC educator lesson demonstrations on Natural Resources, Landfills, Energy and Circular Economy with Battery Recycling plus more from the Action for a cleaner tomorrow curriculum.
All participants will start their day with a yogurt bar and receive a copy of the newly updated “Action for a cleaner tomorrow” curriculum supplement, a Take Action SC Artic Stainless Steel Reusable Water Bottle, a Take Action SC insulated reusuable bag, a motherboard clipboard as well as other teacher prizes throughout the day.
Take Action SC workshop admission will be a non-refundable $10 registration fee that includes all activities and classroom materials.
Click HERE to register for this event.
This workshop will be held at Twin Chimneys Landfill at 11075 Augusta Road Honea Path, SC 29654

Minute-to-Win-it Olympics Camp
2024-07-26 20:00
Minute-to-Win-it Olympics Camp
By Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, July 31 (10am-1pm)
Canceled
$10 — Ages 9-14+
This event is hosted/organized by Cola City Homeschooler. Registration is required–scroll down this page.
Cola City is gearing up our Interest Clubs for the 2024-2025 school year. If you’re interested in friendly competition–let’s PLAY!
Location: 431 Mission Court, Irmo, SC 29063
Participants: Ages 9-14+ (younger siblings with chaperone)
Cost: $10/participant, all supplies and a snack included.
Participants will be teamed up for various Minute-to-Win-it Challenge Activities. The games are geared for ages 9+ to work with peers and to be fun! Younger siblings may participate with an adult chaperone to participate with other parent/child pairs.
This camp is an extension of the Let Grow initiatives to develop creativity, confidence, and ability to thrive. Learning real-world social skills and agency in project-based learning activities.
Adults are asked to stay on site to assist in supervising the games. Or you can request to wait in a co-working area instead. Drop-off/Pick-up available by special approval.
Got questions? Contact Kim at colacityinfo@gmail.com
Cancelled

Colonial Congaree Fort Tour
2024-07-27 06:00 - 08:00
Colonial Congaree Fort Tour
by 12,000 Year Park
Saturday, July 27th @10am
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
The 12,000 Year History Park is a unique archeological site in Cayce, South Carolina, where history and nature converge. Over the last 120 centuries, the area has had an array of inhabitants, including mammoths, Native American tribes and Civil War soldiers. It includes earthworks from an 1865 Civil War battle. The park is full of stories and offers something for explorers of all ages.
Guided historical walking tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. Trained by the National Park Service, our volunteer guides will take you on a walk along this beautiful trail filled with stories of the Battle of Congaree Creek, Fort Congaree and Native American Lifeways. There are also special events including Nature Days and Civil War Encampments.
Currently, the park is collecting donations to build a state of the art visitors center. The building will orient visitors to the site and provide a space to host educational programs for children and adults.
More info found HERE

Lego Camp: Music
2024-07-29 05:00 - 2024-08-01 08:00
Lego Camp: Music
by Brick Zone LLC
Monday, July 29th-Aug 1st @9am
All Ages — $110
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
This week’s theme is Music, and is open to all ages from 4+. Activities will include structured play, crafts, outdoor activities (weather permitted), and guided lessons.
Summer camps are open to all ages from 4+. Activities will include guided lessons, structured play, crafts, outdoor activities (weather permitted), and much more.
Cost is $110 per student per week
Camps run Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 12 pm.
Classes are limited to 20 students.
All children should bring a snack and water.
REGISTER HERE!

Mission Audition & Young Directors Camp, Plus Tap!
2024-07-29 05:00 - 2024-08-02 12:00
Mission Audition & Young Directors Camp, Plus Tap
by Town Theatre
Monday, July 29th – Aug 2nd @ 9am & 1pm
All Ages — $165
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Mission Audition
Rising K to rising 4th graders
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $165
Join us on a mission to find out what makes a perfect audition! Students will learn songs, dances, and short scenes throughout the week as they learn how to audition. Valuable skills such as speaking in front of people and other components of theatre will be taught in this fun class that helps with easing audition nerves while gaining confidence.
Camp Tap Tap Tap Away (add-on session)

All ages are welcome!
12:00 PM/12:30 PM
Cost: $40; No shoes? No problem! We can help!
Looking to add a 30-minute tap lesson to your camp experience? We’ve got you covered! For just $40, you can be one of those dancin’ feet with a personalized tap lesson. Dancers are separated by age and experience.
Campers also enrolled in Mission Audition camp will stay another 30 minutes for this class. Campers enrolled in our Young Directors camp will arrive at 12:30 PM for their class.
Young Directors
Rising 5th to rising 12th grade
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $165
Ever wanted to direct a show but everyone says you’re too young? Here is your chance! Students will have the opportunity to direct/act in student-directed scenes throughout the week. They will learn a variety of skills that it takes to be a director such as creating a schedule, blocking and design concepts. Don’t miss the chance to collaborate with other youth students in this camp where you’re in the driver’s (or director’s!) seat.
Town Theatre is located at 1012 Sumter Street Columbia,SC 29201
Click HERE to register!

Let Grow Club: Grandby Garden
2024-07-30 06:00 - 08:00 | In Person
Let Grow Play Club: Grandby Gardens
by Cola City Homeschoolers
TUESDAY, July 30, 10 am-noon
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 summer to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. We’re switching up to Tuesdays at 10 am for June/July.
Let Grow Play Club TUESDAY 10 am-12pm–thru June/July
This Week’s Location: 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).
This week is a free play–explore the creek and giant kickball.
Bring Yard games, balls/frisbies, bubbles, nerf blasters, sidewalk chalk, table games/activities. Towel to dry off if you get wet.
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
Sign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:

First Friday @Firefly: August
2024-08-02 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. 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.

Civil War: Battle of Congaree Creek Tour
2024-08-03 06:00 - 08:00
Civil War: Battle of Congaree Creek Tour
by 12,000 Year Park
Saturday, Aug 3rd @10am
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
The 12,000 Year History Park is a unique archeological site in Cayce, South Carolina, where history and nature converge. Over the last 120 centuries, the area has had an array of inhabitants, including mammoths, Native American tribes and Civil War soldiers. It includes earthworks from an 1865 Civil War battle. The park is full of stories and offers something for explorers of all ages.
Guided historical walking tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. Trained by the National Park Service, our volunteer guides will take you on a walk along this beautiful trail filled with stories of the Battle of Congaree Creek, Fort Congaree and Native American Lifeways. There are also special events including Nature Days and Civil War Encampments.
Currently, the park is collecting donations to build a state of the art visitors center. The building will orient visitors to the site and provide a space to host educational programs for children and adults.
More info found HERE

Play Freely: A Sensory Friendly Edition
2024-08-03 08:00 - 10:00
Play Freely: A Sensory Friendly Edition
by Richland Library Southeast
Saturday, Aug 3rd @12pm
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Join us for a fun back-to-school event with games, food and crafts. Play the soaker challenger, walk the “tunnel” of fun and more. Get back to school items. Tour Southeast’s Multisensory Room, a therapeutic environment that promotes an individual’s needs for intellectual stimulation, calmness and/or relaxation.
For your safety and ours, please stay home if you have COVID-19, if you have symptoms of COVID-19, if you are waiting for COVID-19 test results, or may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.
More info HERE. Richland Southeast is located at 7421 Garners Ferry Rd Columbia, SC

SC Museum Camp- Sense-ational Art
2024-08-05 04:00 - 2024-08-09 11:00
Sense-ational Art Camp
by SC State Museum
Aug 5th – 9th @8am
Ages 6-8 — $200-250
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
How does art impact our senses? And do our senses impact art? We’ll explore different mediums from traditional painting to music as campers explore their emotions. We’ll start the week connecting emotions to music with paint, create adaptive tactile art, and trick our sense of sight as we explore illusions and play with found imagery. Can you sense the excitement? We sure can!
Please note: This camp does include tasting and eating different foods including: marshmallows, potato chips, cheese puffs, caramel popcorn, Magic Spoon Frosted cereal, and even litmus paper taste tests. Please let us know ahead of time if you have any allergies to any of these materials.
Info about lunch, rules, what to wear/bring, extended times, and REGISTRATION HERE!

SC Museum Camp- Journey Through the Stars
2024-08-05 04:00 - 2024-08-09 11:00
Journey Through the Stars Camp
by SC State Museum
Aug 5th-9th @8am
Ages 9-12 — @200/250
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Embark on a journey to learn about more than just the stars! Start here on Earth and harness the power of the Sun to make a tasty treat. Afterwards venture farther out to learn about how astronauts live in space and create a water filtration system. Then launch into the vast universe beyond, mapping out the intricate patterns made by Jupiter’s moons as they orbit the gas giant and helping to balance a pair of stars in a binary star system.
Info about lunch, rules, what to bring/wear and REGISTRATION HERE!

Town Theatre Pop Up Camp: Fairy Tale Fun & Jedi Masters & Wizards
2024-08-05 05:00 - 12:00
Pop Up Camp: Fairy Tale Fun & Jedi Masters & Wizards
by Town Theatre
Monday, Aug 5th @9am & 1pm
K-4th & 5th-8th — $40
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Fairy Tale Fun! (A One Day Pop Up Camp)
Rising K to rising 4th grade
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $40
Kids love to create stories and this is perfect for budding performers who want to see their creations come to life. This pop up camp is designed using familiar fairy tales to help students create characters. We’ll challenge those imaginations to create our own works of art.
Jedi Masters & Wizards (A One Day Pop Up Camp)
Rising 5th to rising 8th grade
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $40
Hogwarts has been taken over by Jedi Masters in this fun collaboration of two incredible franchises as students play games and create scenes. Students are encouraged to bring house robes and Jedi costumes if they would like!
Town Theatre is located at 1012 Sumter Street Columbia,SC 29201
Click HERE to register!

Town Theatre Pop Up Camp: Jedi Masters & Wizards, Lilo & Stitch Meet Moana
2024-08-06 05:00 - 12:00
Pop Up Camp: Jedi Masters & Wizards, Lilo & Stitch Meet Moana
by Town Theatre
Tuesday, Aug 6th @ 9am & 1pm
K-4th — $40
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Jedi Masters & Wizards (A One Day Pop Up Camp)
Rising K to rising 4th grade
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $40
Who says older kids get to have all the fun? This pop up camp is specifically for younger Hogwarts and Jedi Masters fans. We’ll use these two franchises to play games and create scenes. Students are encouraged to bring house robes and Jedi costumes if they would like!
Lilo & Stitch Meet Moana (A One Day Pop Up Camp)
Rising K to rising 4th grade
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $40
Join the luau as we party with Lilo, Stitch, and Moana, learning songs and dances from their movies! This is a low-pressure class for students of all experience levels.
Town Theatre is located at 1012 Sumter Street Columbia,SC 29201
Click HERE to register!

Summer Book Club: The Mystery of Locked Rooms
2024-08-06 12:30 - 14:30
Summer Book Club: The Mystery of Locked Doors
by All Good Books
Tuesday, Aug 6th @4:30pm
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
It’s back! A. C. Moore Librarian, Jessica Warren, is hosting the second AGB Kids’ Summer Book Club!
Mrs. Warren has chosen a fantastic book for each month of summer, and she can’t wait to meet and chat about them with participants.
Book club is free to join and open to kids 7 and up. Participate in one or all three – whatever works for your busy summer schedule. Get 10% off when you buy all three books in our Kids’ Summer Book Club Bundle!
The Mystery of Locked Rooms by Lindsay Currie

“Crack the codes. Find the treasure. Escape the house.

From the acclaimed author of Scritch Scratch and What Lives in the Woods comes a action-packed adventure novel about three friends who team up to find a hidden treasure in an abandoned 1950’s funhouse. Twelve-year-old Sarah Greene wants nothing more from her seventh-grade year than to beat the hardest escape room left in her town with her best friends, West, and Hannah. But when a foreclosure notice shows up on Sarah’s front door, everything changes. Since her father became ill two years ago, things have been bad, but not lose your house bad…until now.

Sarah feels helpless until the day Hannah mentions a treasure rumored to be hidden in the walls of an abandoned funhouse. According to legend, Hans, Stefan, and Karl Stein were orphaned at eight years old and lived with different families until they were able to reunite as adults. Their dream was to build the most epic funhouse in existence. They wanted their experience to be more than mirror mazes and optical illusions, so they not only created elaborate riddles and secret passages, but they also claimed to have hidden a treasure inside the funhouse. Once in, Sarah, West, and Hannah realize the house is unlike any escape room they’ve attempted. It seems impossible, but so does everything about the house. As soon as they’re in she immediately worries that attempting the funhouse is a bad idea but Sarah has no choice but to continue, since her future is at stake.”

REGISTER HERE!
All Good Books is located at 734 Harden St Columbia, SC

Take Action SC: Teacher Workshop Horry County
2024-08-07 04:00 - 08:00
Take Action SC: Teacher Workshop Horry County
by Take Action SC & SC DHEC
Wednesday, Aug 7th @8am
Parents — $10
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
SC DHEC and Take Action SC will be hosting their annual environmental educators summer workshop in two locations with an opportunity to tour the landfill in each location plus ‘hands-on’ learning labs to help you find ways to integrate environmental lessons into your everyday teaching all held from 8 am – 12 pm. This years’ experience will include:
SC DHEC educator lesson demonstrations on Natural Resources, Landfills, Energy and Circular Economy with Battery Recycling plus more from the Action for a cleaner tomorrow curriculum.
All participants will start their day with a yogurt bar and receive a copy of the newly updated “Action for a cleaner tomorrow” curriculum supplement, a Take Action SC Artic Stainless Steel Reusable Water Bottle, a Take Action SC insulated reusuable bag, a motherboard clipboard as well as other teacher prizes throughout the day.
Take Action SC workshop admission will be a non-refundable $10 registration fee that includes all activities and classroom materials.
August 7, 2024 will be held at Horry County Solid Waste Authority Administrative Buildings.
Register HERE.

Little Legs Camp
2024-08-07 05:00 - 2024-08-09 11:00
Little Legs Camp
by Nature As Teacher
Wednesday, Aug 7th-9th @9am
Ages 5-7 — $90
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event
Little Legs camp, created for the 5-7 age group presented by Nature As Teacher through Clemson University
-$90 per camper
-Aug 7-9 at 9am to noon
To register, click HERE or email leoncic@clemson.edu

Native American Lifeways Tour
2024-08-10 06:00 - 08:00
Native American Lifeways Tour
by 12,000 Year Park
Saturday, Aug 10th @10am
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
The 12,000 Year History Park is a unique archeological site in Cayce, South Carolina, where history and nature converge. Over the last 120 centuries, the area has had an array of inhabitants, including mammoths, Native American tribes and Civil War soldiers. It includes earthworks from an 1865 Civil War battle. The park is full of stories and offers something for explorers of all ages.
Guided historical walking tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. Trained by the National Park Service, our volunteer guides will take you on a walk along this beautiful trail filled with stories of the Battle of Congaree Creek, Fort Congaree and Native American Lifeways. There are also special events including Nature Days and Civil War Encampments.
Currently, the park is collecting donations to build a state of the art visitors center. The building will orient visitors to the site and provide a space to host educational programs for children and adults.
More info found HERE

Homeschool Hub: Ice Cream Social
2024-08-12 14:00 - 15:00 | In Person
Homeschool Hub: Ice Cream Social
by Chapin Branch Library
Monday, August 12 at 6 pm
All ages — FREE
The Chapin Branch Library has lots of great resources for homeschool families. Stop by for this social gathering to find out more and to meet/greet with fellow homeschoolers.
Location: Chapin Branch Library 129 NW Columbia Ave Chapin, SC 29036
Brainstorm ideas with the librarian about scheduling more activities to supplement your homeschool studies!
Contact, Josie Seacrist, Branch Librarian
JSeacrist@lex.lib.sc.us
PH 803.345.5479
www.lex.lib.sc.us

Homeschool Huddle: Workshop
2024-08-13 13:30 - 15:00 | In Person
Homeschool Huddle Workshop
By South Congaree Branch Library
Tuesday, August 13 at 5:30pm
Parent/Educators — FREE
This month’s topic is Homeschooling 101. Presentation about getting started homeschooling with Kim Andrysczyk. Bring your questions!
An activity will also be provided for the kiddos.
Location: South Congaree-Pine Ridge Branch Library at 200 Sunset Drive, West Columbia, SC
Contact Carol Clark, Branch Librarian
803.785.3050
CCLARK@lex.lib.sc.us

Let Grow Play Club: Grandby Gardens
2024-08-14 01:00 - 03:00 | In Person
Let Grow Play Club: Grandby Gardens
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednsday, August 14, 10 am-noon
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 summer to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. We’re switching up to WEDNESDAYs at 10 am for AUGUST.
Let Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 10 am-12pm–thru AUGUST
This Week’s Location: 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).
This week is a free play–explore the creek and giant kickball.
Bring Yard games, balls/frisbies, bubbles, nerf blasters, sidewalk chalk, table games/activities. Towel to dry off if you get wet.
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
Sign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:
