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SUMMARY:GVL Middle School- Lumineux Chocolate Tour and Tasting
DESCRIPTION: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 is only so much room\, this is a drop off/pick up event. $16 per person. \n**Middle School Students Only***
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/middle-school-lumineux-chocolate-tour-and-tasting/
LOCATION:Lumineux Chocolate\, 999 Geer Hwy Unit 200\, Travelers Rest\, 29690\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Middle School
ORGANIZER;CN="Tabitha Dowswell":MAILTO:jayntab@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T153000
DTSTAMP:20260530T095730
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SUMMARY:GVL High School- Lumineux Chocolate Tour and Tasting
DESCRIPTION: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 for 2-3 days\, and when it is finished\, we will mold it up into bars and package it\, then each kid will get a bar for themselves. As there is only so much room\, this is a drop off/pick up event. Lasts around an hour. \n$18 per person\, please purchase tickets below or join the waitlist after tickets have been sold out. \n**high school students only**
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/gvl-high-school-lumineux-chocolate-tour-and-tasting/
LOCATION:Lumineux Chocolate\, 999 Geer Hwy Unit 200\, Travelers Rest\, 29690\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,High School
ORGANIZER;CN="Tabitha Dowswell":MAILTO:jayntab@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T091000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T095730
CREATED:20240912T131000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T005632Z
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SUMMARY:SPT: 3rd Grade Roper Mountain Science Center
DESCRIPTION: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 (eedmisten@gmail.com) with any questions! \n  \n*Please have your child wear their UHC shirt!
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-3rd-grade-roper-mountain-science-center/
LOCATION:Private: Roper Mountain Science Center\, 402 Roper Mountain Road\, Greenville\, SC\, 29615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Spartanburg,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Edmisten":MAILTO:eedmisten@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T091000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T131500
DTSTAMP:20260530T095730
CREATED:20240911T131000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T011650Z
UID:10000805-1728897000-1728911700@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:SPT: 6th Grade - Roper Mountain Science Center
DESCRIPTION: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 (eedmisten@gmail.com) with any questions!
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-6th-grade-roper-mountain-science-center/
LOCATION:Private: Roper Mountain Science Center\, 402 Roper Mountain Road\, Greenville\, SC\, 29615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Spartanburg,Middle School
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Edmisten":MAILTO:eedmisten@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T091000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T095730
CREATED:20240912T131000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T183735Z
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SUMMARY:GVL 5th Grade Roper Mountain Science Center Field Trip - Earth and Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION: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. \nContact Liz Edmisten (eedmisten@gmail.com) with any questions!
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/gvl-5th-grade-roper-mountain-science-center-field-trip-earth-and-ecosystems/
LOCATION:Private: Roper Mountain Science Center\, 402 Roper Mountain Road\, Greenville\, SC\, 29615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Edmisten":MAILTO:eedmisten@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T153000
DTSTAMP:20260530T095730
CREATED:20240923T163000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T202255Z
UID:10000824-1729254600-1729265400@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:K3-5th Takeoff Mini Golf Aviation & STEM
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSiblings (of all ages) are welcome\, any child wanting to participate will need to purchase a ticket. Chaperones/Parents may pay to play as well ($12.10/adult)\, but are not required to get a ticket for supervision only. This is NOT a drop off. Please plan to stay with your children or enlist a friend. \nField trip begins at 12:30\, feel free to come earlier than 12:30 to play and eat lunch under the adjacent covered shelter at Runway Park.
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/k3-5th-takeoff-mini-golf-aviation-stem/
LOCATION:Takeoff Mini Golf\, 28 Airport Rd Ext.\, Greenville\, SC\, 29607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Moody":MAILTO:mrstylermoody@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T091000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T131500
DTSTAMP:20260530T095730
CREATED:20240913T131000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T002838Z
UID:10000811-1729588200-1729602900@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:GVL 6th Grade Roper Mountain Science Center Field Trip - Engineering Hands-On Learning Labs
DESCRIPTION: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. \nContact Liz Edmisten (eedmisten@gmail.com) with any questions!
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/gvl-6th-grade-roper-mountain-science-center-field-trip-engineering-hands-on-learning-labs/
LOCATION:Private: Roper Mountain Science Center\, 402 Roper Mountain Road\, Greenville\, SC\, 29615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Middle School
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Edmisten":MAILTO:eedmisten@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T091000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T095730
CREATED:20240905T131000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T174326Z
UID:10000778-1730193000-1730206800@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:GVL 4th Grade Roper Mountain Science Center Field Trip - Life Science & History
DESCRIPTION:4th graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Tuesday\, October 29\, 2024. \nPlease 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. \nRoper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are based on the timestamp of registration. Contact Liz Edmisten (eedmisten@gmail.com) with any questions!
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/4th-grade-gvl-roper-mountain-science-center-field-trip-life-science-history/
LOCATION:Private: Roper Mountain Science Center\, 402 Roper Mountain Road\, Greenville\, SC\, 29615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Edmisten":MAILTO:eedmisten@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T091000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T095730
CREATED:20240912T131000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T180457Z
UID:10000806-1730193000-1730206800@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:GVL 3rd Grade Roper Mountain Science Center Field Trip - Natural Science Discovery
DESCRIPTION: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. \nContact Liz Edmisten (eedmisten@gmail.com) with any questions!
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/gvl-3rd-grade-roper-mountain-science-center-field-trip-natural-science-discovery/
LOCATION:Private: Roper Mountain Science Center\, 402 Roper Mountain Road\, Greenville\, SC\, 29615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Edmisten":MAILTO:eedmisten@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T091000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T095730
CREATED:20240912T131000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T132948Z
UID:10000813-1730452200-1730466000@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED-SPT: 5th Grade Roper Mountain Science Center
DESCRIPTION: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 (eedmisten@gmail.com) with any questions! \n  \n*Please have your child wear their UHC shirt!
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-5th-grade-roper-mountain-science-center/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Spartanburg,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Edmisten":MAILTO:eedmisten@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T143000
DTSTAMP:20260530T095730
CREATED:20240605T170000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T172555Z
UID:10000685-1730725200-1730730600@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:SPT: K3-5th Field Trip - Crooked Toe Farm Hatchery
DESCRIPTION: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 only) for anyone K3 and up who attends\, including parents. This is an outdoor event so plan and dress accordingly. The program length is flexible\, depending on questions.
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-3rd-5th-field-trip-crooked-toe-farm-hatchery/
LOCATION:Crooked Toe Farm Hatchery\, 1924 Riddle Road\, Pauline\, SC\, 29374
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Spartanburg,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T095730
CREATED:20240725T233000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T012855Z
UID:10000710-1730975400-1730980800@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:GVL: K3-5th Grade Mushroom Mountain Field Trip
DESCRIPTION: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 field trip. Children 4 and under are free. There is a limit of 30. \n 
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/gvl-k3-5th-grade-mushroom-mountain-field-trip/
LOCATION:Mushroom Mountain\, 200 Finley Road\, Easley\, SC\, 29642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Jackson":MAILTO:sjackman13@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260530T095730
CREATED:20240607T144500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T010648Z
UID:10000686-1731667500-1731670200@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:SPT 3rd-5th: WSPA with Weatherperson Christy Henderson
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe Field Trip is Friday\, November 15th at 10:45 am. This event will last no more than 45 minutes. There is no cost. One parent is needed to chaperone with the field trip coordinator\, otherwise this is a drop-off event. Christy will show us how the “Green Screen” works and some behind the scenes aspects of the nightly weather report. WSPA Is located at 250 International Rd in Spartanburg.
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-3rd-5th-wspa-with-weatherperson-christy-henderson/
LOCATION:WSPA\, 250 International Rd\, Spartanburg\, South Carolina
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Spartanburg,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T091000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T131500
DTSTAMP:20260530T095730
CREATED:20240919T131000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T132702Z
UID:10000815-1731921000-1731935700@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED-SPT: 7th Grade - Roper Mountain Science Center Field Trip: Chemistry Hands-on Learning Labs
DESCRIPTION: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 (eedmisten@gmail.com) with any questions!
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-7th-grade-roper-mountain-science-center-field-trip-chemistry-hands-on-learning-labs/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Spartanburg,Middle School
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Edmisten":MAILTO:eedmisten@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T091000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T131500
DTSTAMP:20260530T095731
CREATED:20240918T131000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T170310Z
UID:10000814-1732007400-1732022100@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:GVL 7th Grade Roper Mountain Science Center Field Trip-Chemistry Hands-On Learning Labs
DESCRIPTION: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. \nContact Liz Edmisten (eedmisten@gmail.com) with any questions!
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/gvl-7th-grade-roper-mountain-science-center-field-trip-chemistry-hands-on-learning-labs/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Middle School
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Edmisten":MAILTO:eedmisten@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T092000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T095731
CREATED:20241009T132000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T185241Z
UID:10000825-1733304000-1733317200@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED SPT: 4th Grade: Roper Mountain Science Center Field Trip
DESCRIPTION: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 (eedmisten@gmail.com) with any questions! \nPlease have students wear their UHC shirts!
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/rescheduled-spt-4th-grade-roper-mountain-science-center-field-trip/
LOCATION:Private: Roper Mountain Science Center\, 402 Roper Mountain Road\, Greenville\, SC\, 29615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Spartanburg
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Edmisten":MAILTO:eedmisten@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T095731
CREATED:20240924T133000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T211344Z
UID:10000863-1733477400-1733491800@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:*Cancelled* Conestee Nature Preserve - Water Quality program
DESCRIPTION:*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! \nStudents will walk the trails to the water with a certified guide to perform visual stream surveys\, chemical tests\, and collect aquatic invertebrates to determine the water quality of the Reedy River. Some of the historic information of Conestee will be covered as well. \n*They do offer the opportunity to wear boots and get in the water during the collection time. This isn’t necessary so students can choose whether or not they get in. There is no need to get wet besides feet. \n$10/student $5/adult. Please RSVP through UHC AND click the link to fill out the waivers\, see all info\, and buy your tickets through Conastee.  \nConastee link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/conesteenaturepreserve/1462003 \nWHERE TO MEET \n840 Mauldin Rd.\, Greenville\, SC \nPlease park by the playground and large picnic shelter at Conestee Park. We will gather in the pavilion before beginning our program.
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/conestee-nature-preserve-water-quality-program/
LOCATION:Conestee Nature Preserve\, 840 Mauldin Rd.\, Greenville\, SC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Middle School,High School
ORGANIZER;CN="Tabitha Dowswell":MAILTO:jayntab@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T121500
DTSTAMP:20260530T095731
CREATED:20241116T150000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T173243Z
UID:10000885-1737453600-1737461700@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:8th Grade Roper Mountain Field Trip
DESCRIPTION: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 (eedmisten@gmail.com) with any questions!
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/8th-grade-roper-mountain-field-trip/
LOCATION:Private: Roper Mountain Science Center\, 402 Roper Mountain Road\, Greenville\, SC\, 29615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Middle School
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Edmisten":MAILTO:eedmisten@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T095731
CREATED:20241120T160000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T181911Z
UID:10000887-1737975600-1737982800@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:SPT: Zip n Slip Snow Tubing
DESCRIPTION: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 3-5 are free if riding on a parent’s lap. Ages 2 and under may not tube\, but they can play in the snow and they will give you a tube to pull them around on if you’d like. After tubing\, warm up around with the fire roasting marshmallows. Feel free to pack a lunch as there are picnic tables on the property. There are also a few restaurants nearby they recommended that could use the business. Please print and sign the waiver to bring with you found on their website. Pay upon arrival\, but please sign up so we can give them a head count.
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-snow-tubing-zip-n-slip/
LOCATION:Zip and Slip
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Spartanburg,Elementary,Middle School,High School
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Pannell":MAILTO:laurenpannell4@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T095731
CREATED:20241113T144500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T180240Z
UID:10000886-1738057500-1738069200@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:GVL Elementary: Pavilion Ice Skating + Tour
DESCRIPTION: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! \nPlease arrive anywhere from 9:30-9:45 for check-in and payment. The educational portion will begin at 10a and last until 11:10. After the tour\, students have the opportunity to take an ice skating and ice hockey lesson taught by the Pavilion’s professional staff\, and the field trip ends with ice skating until 1p. Lunch packages are available at an additional fee or you’re welcome to bring your own lunch. While the educational portion of this field trip will be geared toward elementary age students\, siblings of any age are welcome. Recommended age is 5 and up. Please plan to stay with your child\, THIS IS NOT A DROP OFF. \nPayment will be made upon arrival.\nStudents are $11.25 (without lunch).\nAdults are free. Any adult that would like to skate is $7.90.\n2 slices of Papa John’s pizza\, a bag of chips and a drink may be added on for $4.25 per person. \nMore details about what a pavilion field trip includes below: \n* Rink Logistics : Students learn about the dimensions of the skating rink surface and how rinks are constructed. This will include:\n– Instruction on the types of glass that are allowed for the upper part of the barrier\n– Instruction on the types of plastic used for the lower boards\n– How the paint is applied for distinguishing marks underneath the ice\n* Ice and Floor Refrigeration:\n– Due to the warm conditions of the Upstate\, many people in our area wonder how we make and develop the ice for our rink. Students learn how the ice is formed with thousands of gallons of water.\n* The Zamboni\n– Everyone loves watching this machine resurface the ice. In this section of the tour\, students are instructed on how the Zamboni functions to maintain the ice. The Pavilion instructor demonstrates how the ice surface is maintained by checking the temperature of the ice\, the depth of the ice in various areas\, and resurfacing the ice.\n* Skate Sharpening\n– As the tour continues\, students learn about different components of ice skating. They learn about the steel blade construction of skates and how the blades are maintained through sharpening. Our expert Sharpener explains how the thin blades have hollows\, rockers\, and edges which allow skaters to balance and turn on the ice. He will also demonstrate how the grinding wheel precisely cuts into the blade to create a fresh hollow for sharpening.\n– Ice Skating\n* Students are invited to lace up a pair of our rental skates and join us on the ice as we demonstrate hockey and figure skating techniques. During this section\, our skating professionals will teach a brief skating lesson relating to hockey and figure skating.\n*Ice Skating Time\n– This educational field trip ends with some fun! We provide students with free skating time to enjoy gliding around the arena and practicing their new-learned skills.
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/gvl-elementary-pavilion-ice-skating-tour/
LOCATION:Pavilion Ice Skating\, 400 Scottswood Rd\, Taylors\, SC\, 29687\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Moody":MAILTO:mrstylermoody@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T095731
CREATED:20250126T163000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T195625Z
UID:10000933-1738323000-1738328400@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:GVL Middle School Ice Skating
DESCRIPTION:Join us for ice skating fun!! \nPlease arrive 15 minutes early to pay and get skates. \n$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. \n*** Parents please come inside to make sure your child gets signed in and paid for. I will not be responsible for payments or collecting money… everyone will pay individually. I will be there to greet you and make a list of which kids attend. I do not know every student so it would be helpful if we could have some chaperones. Students must stay inside the entire time and can only leave with a parent/chaperone.  SARA MERRELL 864-363-7602 \nno siblings please… as we have a limited number of spots.***
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/greenville-middle-school-ice-skating/
LOCATION:Pavilion Ice Skating\, 400 Scottswood Rd\, Taylors\, SC\, 29687\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Middle School Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Merrell":MAILTO:saramerrell80@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260530T095731
CREATED:20250123T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T223232Z
UID:10000929-1739538000-1739543400@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:SPT:K3-5th:  SPARK Places of Innovation\, Traveling Smithsonian Institute Exhibit
DESCRIPTION: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 may not be the right trip for toddlers\, though\, who are not in strollers. \nThe address is: 210 West Frederick Street\, Gaffney SC 29341 \nConsider supporting a fellow UHC mom by visiting Kate’s Kitchen at 200 Limestone St. Gaffney. Kate’s Kitchen serves lunch\, ice cream and bakery items. She has two children attending UHC. \nWhen signing up for this trip\, please include all children ages 3 and older in the family count; you do NOT need to include yourself or younger siblings in the count. There is no charge for this exhibit\, but reservations are limited. Sign up today!
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/sptk3-5th-spark-places-of-innovation-traveling-smithsonian-institute-exhibit/
LOCATION:Gaffney Visitor’s Center\, 210 West Frederick Street\, Gaffney\, SC\, 29341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Spartanburg,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T095731
CREATED:20250115T160000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T191525Z
UID:10000921-1740052800-1740060000@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:GVL: Zip N Slip Snow Tubing - Round 2
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED to Thursday\, February 20 from 12-2p due to weather. \nDue 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 per person due to a HUGE homeschool discount! Children ages 3-5 are free with a paying adult. Children under the age of 3 are not allowed down the slope due to their insurance regulations. The facility has large snow makers so the event will still be on even in an unseasonably warm February day. Bring a change of clothing just in case. After tubing\, they provide marshmallows to roast. They do have chocolate bars for sale or you’re welcome to bring your own goodies to make a full s’more. Feel free to pack a lunch but don’t worry about bringing anything other than water. They have the best homemade hot chocolate (cocoa\, sugar\, milk) and cider in the WNC. The facility takes “all forms of payment.” Payment will be due on site when you arrive. We just need a headcount of who is attending\, feel free to bring friends! \nPlease fill out this waiver prior to attending: https://zipnslip.com/waiver/ \nAndy\, the owner of Zip n Slip\, also says that he is happy to distribute any donations we bring for the WNC relief efforts. I’d love if we could bless the area with any winter gear (new/gently used) for him to pass out to his neighbors and churches that have been affected by the flooding.
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/gvl-zip-n-slip-snow-tubing-round-2/
LOCATION:Zip and Slip
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville
ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Moody":MAILTO:mrstylermoody@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T131500
DTSTAMP:20260530T095731
CREATED:20241108T143000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T183622Z
UID:10000870-1740130200-1740143700@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:1st Grade -Year Round Adventure - Roper Mountain Science Center Field Trip
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMake sure your student wears their UHC class t-shirt. \nContact Liz Edmisten (eedmisten@gmail.com) with any questions!
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/1st-grade-year-round-adventure-roper-mountain-science-center-field-trip/
LOCATION:Private: Roper Mountain Science Center\, 402 Roper Mountain Road\, Greenville\, SC\, 29615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Spartanburg,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Edmisten":MAILTO:eedmisten@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T095731
CREATED:20250206T190000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T172823Z
UID:10000952-1740751200-1740758400@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:Meet Local Author Sarah Dean\, Author of The Midnight Post and the Postbox Clock
DESCRIPTION: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. It’s perfect for your next read aloud. Sarah will share her writing journey\, reveal how she brought her story world to life\, and discuss the creativity behind imagining her beloved characters. \nThis event is free\, but books and exclusive goodies will be available for purchase. Don’t miss this fun and inspiring event for both parents and children/teens alike. \n(Event not suitable for kids 5 and under.)
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/meet-local-author-sarah-dean-author-of-the-midnight-post-and-the-postbox-clock/
LOCATION:Feed and Seed at Judson Mill\, 701 Easley Bridge Rd. Unit 6010\, Greenville\, SC\, 29611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Elementary,Middle School,High School
ORGANIZER;CN="Tabitha Dowswell":MAILTO:jayntab@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T103000
DTSTAMP:20260530T095731
CREATED:20250224T140000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T183940Z
UID:10000984-1741251600-1741257000@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:GVL US National Weather Service Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Greenville 3rd-5th graders: Would you like a chance to tour our local National Weather Service Facility here in Greer\, SC? \nThe tour will be on Thursday\, March 6 from 9-10:30am. \nFor this trip\, the students will start with a presentation covering a little about the basics of weather\, then will learn what they do in the NWS and how they make forecasts. It will be followed by a lot of discussion about severe weather types and safety (safety/preparedness is really important to them!). The field trip will be interactive\, with demonstrations to visually show what’s presented. After the presentation (and usually a LOT of Q&A) we’ll take a tour of our operations area to show the kids all of the computers\, and finally go outside to see the radar. The tour will last around 1.5 hours. \n** Latex Allergy: Please be aware that a weather balloon will be passed around. \nThere is no cost for this field trip. This is not a drop off but due to the student cap\, we’re asking for no siblings outside of 3rd-5th grades. Having a friend to assume responsibility for your child is perfectly acceptable. \n1549 GSP Drive\nGreer\, SC\n(Look for the big radar in the backyard!)
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/gvl-us-national-weather-service-field-trip/
LOCATION:National Weather Service Facility\, 1549 GSP Drive\, Greer\, SC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Moody":MAILTO:mrstylermoody@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T141500
DTSTAMP:20260530T095731
CREATED:20241229T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T012910Z
UID:10000895-1741352400-1741356900@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:SPT & GVL 3rd thru 5th Graders - Low Ropes Course Team Building Activity at Fire Pit Ranch
DESCRIPTION: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 to work together as a team\, with maybe a GVL vs SPT competition. \nPlease ONLY sign up 3rd thru 5th Graders for this event. You can bring younger or older siblings along\, but they will not be participating in the low ropes course and do not need to be signed up. This is a beautiful property with a lake where you can walk around with the siblings or you can watch the team building event. A scavenger hunt will be available for siblings who would like to participate. \nThis event will be funded by YOUR donation!!! \nPlease look up Fire Pit Ranch online and on Faceboook to see all the work they are doing to mentor boys who don’t have a father in the home. In addition\, they have taken the lead on sending crews to NC to rebuild homes\, barns and farmland for our neighbors in NC after Hurricane Helene. Please be generous with your donation which will be collected when you arrive. You can bring cash or a check. \nhttps://firepitranch.com/ https://www.facebook.com/firepitranch
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-gvl-3rd-thru-5th-graders-low-ropes-course-team-building-activity-at-fire-pit-ranch/
LOCATION:Fire Pit Ranch\, 590 Foster Mill Rd\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Spartanburg,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T110000
DTSTAMP:20260530T095731
CREATED:20250224T143000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T185930Z
UID:10000985-1741858200-1741863600@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:GVL K3-2nd Lowe's Foods Field Trip
DESCRIPTION: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 time doing it! (There will even be opportunities to try new foods!**) \nWhile this trip will be geared toward the younger ages\, siblings are welcome\, just make sure to indicate their participation with a signup so we have an accurate tally. \n**Please indicate at signup if there are any allergies the facility should be aware of. All of the foods the students will be trying are optional.
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/gvl-k3-2nd-lowes-foods-field-trip/
LOCATION:Lowes Greer\, 850 E Suber Rd #200\, Greer\, SC\, 29650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Moody":MAILTO:mrstylermoody@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T121500
DTSTAMP:20260530T095731
CREATED:20250204T150000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T234556Z
UID:10000947-1741946400-1741954500@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:SPT MS: Walnut Grove Planation Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Walnut Grove Plantation- we will enjoy a guided tour and living history activity of candle making.\ncost: $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 fee. We will have access to the picnic pavilion until 12:45 if you would like to bring a picnic lunch.
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-ms-walnut-grove-planation-field-trip/
LOCATION:Walnut Grove Plantation\, 1200 Otts Shoals Road\, Roebuck\, SC\, 29376
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Spartanburg,Middle School
ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Henry":MAILTO:D.henry05@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T095731
CREATED:20250211T141500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T193837Z
UID:10000951-1743153300-1743168600@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:GVL: 2nd Grade Paris Mtn. Biodiversity Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Second graders\, siblings\, and families please join us at Paris Mountain on Friday\, March 28th from 9:15-1:30 to learn about biodiversity! \nEach 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 with field trip payment. We need 25 students for the field trip to occur. \nStudents will collect water and perform land field investigations as they collect animals\, measure water and air temperature\, and look for patterns among water animals. Students will hike around Lake Placid at the end observing plants and animals. \nPlease bring lunch\, water\, and water shoes if desired. We cannot offer refunds after Tuesday\, March 25th.
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/gvl-2nd-grade-paris-mtn-biodiversity-field-trip/
LOCATION:Paris Mountain State Park\, 2401 State Park Road\, Greenville\, SC\, 29609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Jackson":MAILTO:sjackman13@gmail.com
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