Free Fridays @Riverbanks Zoo Open to Public Fridays in January--February @ 9:00am–5:00pm Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will once again offer complimentary admission to Richland and Lexington County residents every Friday during January and February. Due to COVID-19 Riverbanks is operating under restricted capacity, and all guests are required to reserve timed tickets online. Residents of […]

Homeschool Mondays by Ruth Patrick Science Center 1st Monday January-May @1 pm $45 per student Click HERE to register The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center is pleased to announce we will be hosting Homeschool Mondays for Spring 2021. Location: 471 University Parkway, Aiken, South Carolina 29801. The RPSEC series of monthly programs for homeschool students […]

Discover Your Community Scavenger Hunt by HERO Co-op Thursday, January 7 All Ages -- $20/family Click HERE to register Come along with HERO Homeschoolers for an afternoon of family fun! Tune in on Facebook live for clues to specific locations/items around Irmo. Race other families to figure out which location/item the clues are leading you […]

Homeschool-Friendly College Fair & Conference By Homeschool Parent Association January 12, 2021 8:00 AM-2:00 PM For High School Students   Student Registration NOW OPEN! Meet College Representatives from leading "Homeschool-Friendly" Colleges, Universities, and other Higher Education opportunities. Exclusivley for Homeschoolers! Click HERE to register

Hindsight/Foresight Teacher Webinar By Bill of Rights Institute Tuesday, January 12 at 4 pm Educators — FREE Click HERE to register Hindsight may be 2020, but foresight is so 2021! How are we planning ahead for teaching (and living) in the coming year? Join Bill of Rights Institute for their spring teacher webinars series! Sessions […]

Flipgrid Challenge: Celebrate School Choice By Cola City Homeschoolers All ages -- Free Due: Thursdays at Noon It's a great time to get connected online. Let's get to know some other homeschoolers! Remember that you can upload previously recorded clips or record "live" in the grid. This week's challenge is: Celebrate School Choice. January 24-30 […]

Sal's Feed and Seed Tour by Cola City Homeschoolers Monday, January 18 @1 pm K5-5th grade -- $5 per student Come meet our very own local version of "Ms. Frizzle"--Sal!  And get a guided tour of the farm. Find out what's the difference between Mules, Donkeys and Horses. Learn about local, non-GMO gardening. Stick around […]

Homeschool Bowling Club By Stars and Strikes Fridays, Jan 22--Mar 26 at 1 pm All Ages -- $5/week Join Stars and Strikes at 700 Columbiana Drive, Irmo on Fridays 1:00pm-2:30pm. $5 per bowler per week (includes shoes). Starts January 22, 2021-Ends March 26, 2021 10-week program includes: First week practice and coaching session 8 weeks of […]

Suzuki Music Open House By Suzuki Music Saturday, January 23 at 10 am All ages -- FREE Click HERE for more information The Suzuki Academy of Columbia & UofSC Program exists to provide musical instrument instruction to students ages three and older on the violin, viola, cello and classical guitar using the philosophies and methods of […]

Utilizing Available Materials Teacher Webinar By Bill of Rights Institute Tuesday, January 26 at 4 pm Educators -- FREE Click HERE to register Teaching what is and is NOT in the texbook. How do we utilize what is available in materials and what we do to go beyond it? Join Bill of Rights Institute for […]

HERO Co-op Classes Start! Monday, February 1 Click here to register HERO is a homeschool group based in Irmo providing supportive activities and resources designed to benefit all home educators in the greater Columbia area regardless of religious preference, political affiliation, ethnic background, family structure, or educational philosophy. This discrimination free society allows the development […]

Homeschool Family Workshop By Riverbanks Zoo Mondays, Once a Month All Ages -- $20 (plus zoo admission) Space is limited so Pregister HERE Note: This event is open to public, not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Riverbanks Zoo with questions: 803.602.0803 Family Homeschool Workshops offer the opportunity  for adults to work with their children […]

Seed Paper Valentines Project by Cola City Homeschoolers Wednesday, February 3 @1 pm All Ages -- $3/participant   This project is part of our ongoing environmental education series with Green Steps. Participants will create valentines for nature. We'll "make" seed paper that can be used for gift tags or gift cards--and also planted to enjoy […]