We will have our own 15-20 min Thanksgiving Story Time and then a 10-15 character tour around the children's room provided by the Youth Services Librarian @ the Five Forks Branch Library. Parents stay with their children, event is free, please register total # of children attending. Both SPT and GVL Wednesday only model students […]
**Second graders only: Our second graders have had so much fun learning about the weather this semester! We have special permission to tour the National Weather Service @ the GSP airport. This field trip is FREE. Parents please note: Second graders are the youngest they will allow at the facility. Please stay with your child. […]
1st graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones for this group. Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Contact Elizabeth Edmisten ([email protected]) with any questions!
Let's celebrate the end of the semester together at Big Air Trampoline Park on Wednesday, November 29th 1pm-3pm. $15 per jumper-just show your homeschool association card/proof! (If you don't already have Big Air socks, those will be $4). A waiver is required at Big Air that you can fill out when you get there or […]
Come celebrate the end of the fall semester with us! Herdklotz Park is great for kids of all ages with lots of playground equipment and open space. Bring your soccer balls, footballs, scooters and skates, let the littles explore, and meet the classmates your kids have talked about all semester.
Join us at the South Carolina Children's Theatre for a fun and interactive book reading! We will be hearing Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman, Pictures by Caroline Binch. This is a great event for littles and will be about 30 minutes. Siblings are welcome, just please include everyone attending in the RSVP -- lap infants […]
Dear UHC Families: It's time to pre-register for our Williamsburg Trip March 15-20, 2024! This pre-registration is intended to gather preliminary attendance numbers. Tickets will go on sale on 01/15/24. NO PAYMENT is required at this time. Helpful information about the trip: Proposed Itinerary: Day 1, Friday, 03/15/24 - Travel Day. Optional Lunch stop at […]
1st graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Monday, January 22, 2024. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Contact Elizabeth Edmisten ([email protected]) with any questions!
Join us to explore Duke's World of Energy in Seneca, SC! Oconee Nuclear Station is one of the largest nuclear power plants in the United States. We will learn how energy is produced, explore the grounds and butterfly garden, go on a scavenger hunt, and enjoy a picnic lunch. Be sure to bring a picnic […]
Let’s kick off the second semester at the Roebuck Skating Rink on Friday, January 26th from 12:00pm-2:00pm. $7/skater which includes the indoor playground. To be paid at the skating rink. Siblings welcome.
Come explore the Spartanburg Science Center together on Wednesday, January 31st 1:00pm-3:00pm. You will have access to all rooms in the center to explore at their own pace. Cost is $5 per person over the age of five. Siblings are welcome, but there is a cap of 50 people total. Please sign up on our […]
6th graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Friday, February 16, 2024 to learn about Cataclysmic Collisions. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Contact Elizabeth Edmisten ([email protected]) with any questions!
**UPDATED TIME: Now 1pm, please arrive at 12:50pm. Pet and feed alpacas at a small family farm in T.R. + Enjoy Hands-On Learning to better understand the fiber industry and small farms. They will share the art of processing fiber and spinning in into yarn as an educational workshop. Great for ages 5 & up […]
Spend the day exploring the South Carolina State Museum. Admission is free with your homeschool association card. Check in at 10:00 and break for lunch at 11:40. Please bring a bagged lunch as lunch will not be provided. Please only include elementary students and parents attending in the head count. Another sign up is available […]
Spend the day in our state capitol at the SC State Museum! Totally free event. Check-in is at 11 a.m. and we will have open exploration of the museum through all 4 floors, and then will break for lunch. After lunch, there will be a 1:00 STEAM class using VR technology. *Lunch will not be […]
Join us at 10:00 on February 29th at the Western North Carolina Nature Center in Asheville for a guided tour on habitats. Please bring a lunch if desired, a water bottle, and good walking shoes. The walking loop is about 1.5 miles long with hills involved. All paths are paved if you need a stroller, […]
Dear UHC Families: It is time to sign up for our spring Williamsburg Trip March 15-20, 2024! *Deadline for registration is March 7th, 2024* We have been working on this planning for quite some time now to give you the best possible pricing on our spring break trip. Once we got deep into our research, […]
Meet at the Greenville Zoo for a fun time to enjoy seeing the animals and playing at the park. **Please note this is a meet up, no drop offs, and it will be a self guided tour at your pace. (The zoo has been re-vamping their educational programs and they do not re-open until September.) […]
Did you know Elvis Presley once performed in Spartanburg? Or there were sit-ins at the Woolworth’s and Kress lunch counters? Join us for the Downtown Walking Tour with the Spartanburg County Historical Organization and learn some interesting facts about the history of our community on Wednesday, March 27th @ 1:30pm-3:00pm. Cost is $5 per student, […]
Join us for a guided tour of Walnut Grove Plantation on Friday, March 29th at 10:30am-1:15pm. Step back in history as we tour the Manor House, kitchen cabin, academy, grounds, cemetery and complete a living history activity which will be making a colonial toy! Pack a lunch to enjoy at the picnic pavilion. Cost is […]
8th graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Friday, April 5, 2024 for the program: Forces, Impacts and Energy auditorium show and Earth’s Place in the Universe planetarium show. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Contact Elizabeth Edmisten […]
2nd graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Contact Elizabeth Edmisten ([email protected]) with any questions!
Join us Monday, April 15th from 10:30-12:00 for a tour of Common Pops at Methodical Manufactory. We will learn about their operation and view the kitchen where they produce their pops. They also share this space with Lumineux Chocolate, The Spatula Bakery, Jan's Carrot Cakes, Nellie T's, and Peachy. After wrapping up the tour and […]
We will meet at Jeter Mountain on Thursday, September 5th from 10:00- 12:00 for a cider press demonstration, u-pick apples with a farmer, a wagon ride, and free play in the play area! Students are $10 and chaperones are $3. Siblings who plan to attend but not participate in the apple picking are $3 (The […]
USC Upstate Watershed Ecology Center – Stream Ecology 60 minute program / $1 per student, which should be paid in cash the day of the event to USC. 3rd thru 5th grade students will test water quality and talk about how animals survive in the water. They will also be going into the stream for part […]
Fire Pit Ranch Low Ropes Course Team Building Event. 75 minute program for 3rd thru 5th graders only. No required fee, but donations to this ministry would be greatly appreciated. Suggested minimum donation is $5 per child, collected the day of the program. Students will use the low ropes course to engage in team building […]
4th graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Sign up on UHC website's event calendar. Contact Liz Edmisten ([email protected]) with any questions! Please have students wear their […]
This is a 2 hour field trip from 1pm to 3pm on Friday, October 4th, 2024 for Spartanburg s K3 thru 5th graders. Students will be divided into 4 groups for various learning stations based on age, to include a ride on a guided horse, horse painting, and horse care. This is a fun, outdoor […]
Join us for a fun, animal filled day at Ballyhoo Petting Zoo at 10:00am on Wednesday, October 9th! They are located in Anderson, SC with over 30 species of animals to interact with. We will start with a tour, meeting all of the animals followed by animal feedings and encounters. After, you're welcome to use […]
We are excited to step back in time at Hagood Mill on Friday, October 11th at 10:15! Upon arrival, we will split into four groups to go through stations including Living in the 1800s, Traditional Native American Games, Early American Artifacts and Archeology, and Hearthside cooking. This program is designed for K5 and up. Only […]
The UHC Elementary Strawberry Hill Field Trip will take place on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:30 am for K3 - 5th graders, but older and younger siblings can join also, if you like. The field trip cost is $14 per person, both children and adults. This fun farm trip will include a hay ride […]
A tour of Lumineux Chocolate in Travelers Rest to talk about how chocolate is made. The tour will include a more in depth chocolate tasting of 6 different varieties of chocolate, learning more about the cocoa origins, how to taste chocolate, and what causes different chocolates to taste different. Lasts approximately an hour. As there […]
A tour of our Lumineux Chocolate in Travelers Rest learning about how chocolate is made. This will include tasting through 3 different varieties of chocolate and learning about the cocoa origins for each one of them. Each participant will get to work together to create their own chocolate variety. The chocolate will need to run […]
3rd graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Monday, October 14, 2024. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Sign up on UHC website's event calendar. Contact Liz Edmisten ([email protected]) with any questions! *Please have your child wear […]
6th graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Monday, October 14, 2024. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Sign up on UHC website's event calendar. Contact Liz Edmisten ([email protected]) with any questions!
5th graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Please have your student wear their UHC t-shirt to this event. Contact Liz Edmisten ([email protected]) with any questions!
K3-5th grade students will experience a 20 minute aviation lesson, a build their own mini golf hole STEM project, participate in an aviation scavenger hunt and admission includes one round of mini golf for each participant. Siblings (of all ages) are welcome, any child wanting to participate will need to purchase a ticket. Chaperones/Parents may […]
6th graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Please have your student wear their UHC t-shirt to this event. Contact Liz Edmisten ([email protected]) with any questions!
4th graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Please RSVP below, after the 25 student capacity is met, please join the waitlist. You will be contacted if your student is moved from the waitlist. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are […]
3rd graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Please have your student wear their UHC shirt to this field trip. Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Contact Liz Edmisten ([email protected]) with any questions!
5th graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Friday, November 1, 2024. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Sign up on UHC website's event calendar. Contact Liz Edmisten ([email protected]) with any questions! *Please have your child wear […]
Crooked Toe Farm Hatchery in Pauline breeds exotic chickens. We will learn about and see the chicken hatchery, hold baby chickens, see the other animals and finish up by the fire with S'Mores on Monday, November 4th at 1 pm. This field trip is for K3 thru 5th graders. There is a $5 fee (cash […]
Join us on Thursday, November 7th from 10:30-12:00 for a field trip at Mushroom Mountain! Students will receive a book to go along with the tour. Learn about the life cycle and ecology of fungi, mushroom cultivation, and walk the mushroom trail. The cost of the trip is $7/person payable at the time of the […]
Christy Henderson, WSPA Weatherperson will show us the WSPA studio and talk to the students about how she does the weather report on TV. This field trip is limited to 10 - 3rd thru 5th graders only due to space constraints, so register today! The Field Trip is Friday, November 15th at 10:45 am. This […]
7th graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Monday, November 18, 2024. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Sign up on UHC website's event calendar. Contact Liz Edmisten ([email protected]) with any questions!
7th graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Contact Liz Edmisten ([email protected]) with any questions!
4th graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Sign up on UHC website's event calendar. Contact Liz Edmisten ([email protected]) with any questions! Please have students wear their UHC […]
*CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER* Too cold!! The temps would be high 20's when we arrived and not getting above mid 40s all day, and it's all outside. Possible reschedule later! Students will walk the trails to the water with a certified guide to perform visual stream surveys, chemical tests, and collect aquatic invertebrates to determine […]
8th graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Tuesday January 21st, 2025. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Sign up on UHC website's event calendar. Contact Liz Edmisten ([email protected]) with any questions!
Open to all ages for Spartanburg UHC, join us for snow tubing at Zip n Slip in Mars Hill, NC on Monday, January 27th 11:00am-1:00pm. $15/rider for 2 hours (which is a HIGHLY discounted rate. The owners are former homeschoolers and have a heart for homeschooling which is why they are offering this rate). Ages […]
Join us on a field trip to the Pavilion for an interactive educational opportunity that gives students the chance to tour the facility while learning all about ice rinks, refrigeration, and important components of ice skating and hockey on Tuesday, January 28 from 9:45a - 1p! Please arrive anywhere from 9:30-9:45 for check-in and payment. […]
Join us for ice skating fun!! Please arrive 15 minutes early to pay and get skates. $7.90 per student that includes skate rental. Please mention my name- Sara Merrell and Upstate Homeschool Co Op so you can get the group discount. *** Parents please come inside to make sure your child gets signed in and […]
Join us on Friday February 14th at 1:00 pm for a tour of the Traveling Smithsonian Institute Exhibit called "SPARK Places of Innovation" at the Gaffney Visitor's Center. We will also see the Local Exhibit regarding the history of Gaffney. This portion includes a variety of hands-on-activities and should take about 90 minutes total. This […]
POSTPONED to Thursday, February 20 from 12-2p due to weather. Due to the interest in this event we've added a second date! Join us for 2 hours of tubing at Zip N Slip in NC on Thursday, February 13 from 11-1. We will have the whole snow park to ourselves! Each ticket is only $15 […]
1st graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Friday, February 21, 2025. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group (6 total for this field trip). Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Make sure your student wears their UHC class t-shirt. Contact Liz Edmisten ([email protected]) with […]
This is a special homeschool event with local Greenville author Sarah Dean, the creative mind behind the enchanting children's chapter book The Midnight Post and the Postbox Clock. This captivating story, perfect for readers of all ages, invites you into the magical world of Burrowood, filled with intriguing characters and mysteries waiting to be uncovered. […]
Greenville 3rd-5th graders: Would you like a chance to tour our local National Weather Service Facility here in Greer, SC? The tour will be on Thursday, March 6 from 9-10:30am. For this trip, the students will start with a presentation covering a little about the basics of weather, then will learn what they do in […]
This outdoor fun event will take place on Friday, March 7th at 1 pm at Fire Pit Ranch in Spartanburg. This is a combined team building Low Ropes Course for BOTH Spartanburg and Greenville 3rd thru 5th Graders ONLY. Students will use the low ropes course to engage in team building activites aimed at learning […]
On Thursday, March 13 from, Greenville K3-2nd graders have the opportunity to take a field trip to the local Lowes Foods here in Greer, SC. There, they will explore the importance of health and wellness. They will learn about MyPlate and the benefits of buying local and embracing moderation, and they will have a great […]
Walnut Grove Plantation- we will enjoy a guided tour and living history activity of candle making. cost: $6.00 per student and $5:00 per chaperone. This field trip is only for Middle schoolers no siblings are allowed. A minimum of 3 chaperons are need but other parents are welcome but will have to pay the $5.00 […]
Second graders, siblings, and families please join us at Paris Mountain on Friday, March 28th from 9:15-1:30 to learn about biodiversity! Each student K5 and up is $5. Adults are not charged, but they must be present as a chaperone. All students are charged $5 regardless of state park pass. Entry to park is waived […]
On Monday, March 31st, Spartanburg K3-5th Graders will go to Happy Cow Creamery to see the cows and the farm via trolley. The milk bottling portion of this educational field trip is sure to delight the children. We will enjoy ice cream together, also. The tour will start promptly at 11 am and lasts about […]
2nd graders are invited to attend a field trip about Erosion Commotion and Animal Explorations at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Be sure to have your child wear their UHC shirt the day of the […]
DUE TO UNFORTUNATE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS FIELD TRIP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY, MAY 15TH. THIS FIELD TRIP IS CURRENTLY FULL. We are thrilled to invite our GVL and SPT Middle and High Schoolers to participate in an exclusive field trip experience at Triple Tree Aerodrome. As a private venue, Triple Tree Aerodrome, founded by […]
THIS FIELD TRIP IS CURRENTLY FULL AND HAS BEEN RESCHEDULE TO THURSDAY, MAY 15TH DUE TO WEATHER. We are thrilled to invite our GVL and SPT Middle and High Schoolers to participate in an exclusive field trip experience at Triple Tree Aerodrome. As a private venue, Triple Tree Aerodrome, founded by the Hartness family, […]
This 45-60 minute tour of the chocolate factory will provide students with an in-depth explanation of the chocolate-making process from bean-to-bar. This includes cacao harvesting and processing, company history and values, and chocolate from a global perspective. Tours include a classroom portion, a guided tour through the factory halls to learn how French Broad Chocolates […]
Join us for this FREE K5-5th field trip presentation that highlights Oconee Nuclear Station, which is adjacent to the World of Energy. During this field trip we will hear an electricity presentation, which explains the different fuel sources used to make electricity, the importance of electricity in today’s world and how electricity is generated, specifically […]
3rd graders from our GVL and TR campuses are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Friday, September 19, 2025. Signup deadline is 9/4 Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group (9 total). Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Contact Jamie Durham ([email protected]) with any questions!
1st graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Friday, September 26, 2025. Sign-up deadline is 9/12. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group (9 total). Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Contact Jamie Durham ([email protected]) with any questions!
Join us for a fun-filled day at Take Flight Mini Golf. This field trip includes one round of mini golf for each participant, a "Build Your Own Mini Golf Hole" STEM project, a 20-minute aviation lesson, and an aviation scavenger hunt at Runway Park for $9.50/child. Please have students wear their UHC t-shirt. Chaperones/Parents may […]
7th graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The classes will be focused on Chemistry for this trip. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. *NOTE: Students will need to bring a lunch. Sign up […]
6th graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The classes will be heavily focused on Engineering for this trip. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. NOTE: Students will need to bring a lunch. Sign up […]
2nd graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Friday, October 17, 2025. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group (9 total). Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Sign up on UHC website's event calendar. Contact Jamie Durham ([email protected]) with any questions! Please note - if […]
When: Friday, October 17, 2025 Time: 10:00 am (Arrive early) Where: Happy Cow Creamery (332 McKelvey Road Pelzer, SC 29669) Cost: $8.55 per person ages 3 and up, including adults IMPORTANT DETAILS: -Our tour will include seeing the cows and the farm via trolley, as well as the milk bottling facility. After we tour, we […]
We are excited to announce UHC Annual Family Trip to Dollywood! Date: Friday, October 24, 2025 Time: 10:00am-9:00pm Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 Event Details: No outside food is allowed, but you may return to your vehicle to eat. Save your ticket to return to the park. We are not required to enter as a group - please enter […]
All middle school students aged 12 and above are welcome to join us as we tour the BMW Factory plant and their Zentrum Museum Friday, October 31st! Come experience the creation of BMW cars and experience BMW's past to the present at the Museum. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Once you register and pay below, you must click […]
Join us for an educational field trip at Sky Top Orchard! Please arrive by 11:00. Our tour will begin promptly at 11:15 and will include a wagon ride through the orchard, an educational lesson, and a u-pick experience to take home a ¼ peck (5-6 apples). We will also have access to the barnyard, bamboo […]
Register your 5th grader for an Ecology field trip at Paris Mountain! The theme of this field trip is "Interdependence in Ecosystems" and the field trip will include: field study in mountain creek, measure temps and PH, analyze food web models, 1 1/2 mile ecosystem hike. This is a DROP OFF field trip only open […]
8th graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Sign up on UHC website's event calendar. Contact Jamie Durham ([email protected]) with any questions! Signups close 11/21