BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Upstate Homeschool Co-op - ECPv6.18.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://upstatecoop.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Upstate Homeschool Co-op REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T091000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T114000 DTSTAMP:20260325T153717Z CREATED:20260325T153717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T153717Z UID:10001401-1776244200-1776253200@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:MS Students (ALL Campuses) - Live Free Event DESCRIPTION:Live Free Abstinence Education is a 2-MORNING CLASS for middle school students. Students will attend classes both Monday\, April 13 and Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026 from 9:10 to 11:40am. Drop off and pick up in the regular UHC Grace Carline. Please register on the sign up here. \nTo learn about this program and the presenters\, see livefreesc.org. You can also preview the curriculum.  \nIn order to hold this course at UHC\, we MUST have 4 or 5 parents attend the event. We need two dads and two moms. The classes are separated by gender. \nPlease make sure that you send signed consent form with your student. They will not be allowed to participate without them. \nIf you have any questions you may email Lisa Fricke at lfricke.livefreesc@gmail.com. URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/ms-students-all-campuses-live-free-event-2/ LOCATION:Grace Church – Taylors\, 2701 Wade Hampton Blvd.\, Greenville\, SC\, 29615\, United States CATEGORIES:Greenville,Spartanburg,Middle School,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Karla Partin":MAILTO:karlakpartin@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000 DTSTAMP:20260203T145507Z CREATED:20260126T040231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T145507Z UID:10001340-1776333600-1776340800@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:TR Elementary Field Day DESCRIPTION:We are looking forward to an exciting fun filled Field Day for our TR Elementary students!  Field Day for the TR campus will be Thursday\, April 16th from 10:00-12:00pm.  Students may begin arriving at 9:45am.  Parents are encouraged to join in the fun!   Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success.  \nStudents should wear their UHC CLASS T-SHIRT and as much of their class colors (BLUE or RED) as possible! \nNOTE:  a Bubble Foam machine will be one of the field day stations so if you think your child may need a change of clothes\, be sure to bring them! \nYou are invited to stay for a picnic on the grounds.  Every family will bring their own lunch and enjoy fellowship with their friends.   Students are also invited to bring pens and their UHC Elementary Yearbooks if you purchased one\, and enjoy signing each other’s books during this time! \nThings to know: \n\nParents are required to remain on site for field day and are encouraged to PARTICIPATE.\nPlease wear athletic footwear\nDon’t forget sunscreen\n\n\n\n\nQuestions should go to Abby Williams\, UHC Elementary Program Director: awilliams@upstatecoop.org\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up below!\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 TR Field Day- 10:00am - 12:00pm\n To sign up your student(s) for TR Elementary Field Day- 10:00am - 12:00pm\, please complete the form below. \n \n Parent Last Name(Required)Parent First Name(Required)Parent Email(Required)\n \n Parent Phone Number(Required)Parents are needed to assist with this event. Select how you can help if needed!\n \n I can lead my student's class group around to each field day activity.\n \n \n I can lead a field day station. (All materials\, directions\, etc... will be provided for you.)\n Number of K3-5th Students to sign up:(Required)1234Student #1 Name(Required)Select this student's class.(Required)K3 Blue RidgeK3 Red RockK4 Blue RidgeK4 Red RockK5 Blue RidgeK5 Red Rock1st Blue Ridge1st Red Rock2nd Blue Ridge2nd Red Rock3rd Blue Ridge3rd/4th Red Rock4th Blue Ridge5th Blue RidgeStudent #2 Name:(Required)Select this student's class.(Required)K3 Blue RidgeK3 Red RockK4 Blue RidgeK4 Red RockK5 Blue RidgeK5 Red Rock1st Blue Ridge1st Red Rock2nd Blue Ridge2nd Red Rock3rd Blue Ridge3rd/4th Red Rock4th Blue Ridge5th Blue RidgeStudent #3 Name:(Required)Select this student's class.(Required)K3 Blue RidgeK3 Red RockK4 Blue RidgeK4 Red RockK5 Blue RidgeK5 Red Rock1st Blue Ridge1st Red Rock2nd Blue Ridge2nd Red Rock3rd Blue Ridge3rd/4th Red Rock4th Blue Ridge5th Blue RidgeStudent #4 Name:(Required)Select this student's class.(Required)K3 Blue RidgeK3 Red RockK4 Blue RidgeK4 Red RockK5 Blue RidgeK5 Red Rock1st Blue Ridge1st Red Rock2nd Blue Ridge2nd Red Rock3rd Blue Ridge3rd/4th Red Rock4th Blue Ridge5th Blue Ridge\n Submit URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/tr-elementary-field-day/ LOCATION:Clearview Baptist Church\, 5611 State Park Rd\, Travelers Rest\, SC\, 29690\, United States CATEGORIES:Elementary,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Abby Williams":MAILTO:awilliams@upstatecoop.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T200000 DTSTAMP:20260114T002732Z CREATED:20260114T002732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T002732Z UID:10001328-1782151200-1782158400@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:Navigating the High School Maze: Homeschool Planning Workshop DESCRIPTION:Place: Grace Church Taylors/UHC Campus – 2701 Wade Hampton Blvd\, Taylors. \nRoom: Student Center (parking and entrance map) \nThis seminar is a one-time requirement per family for UHC High School Registration. \nHERE is a list of topics covered during the seminar. \nIf you are putting a student in our high school program\, even as an 8th grader\, this seminar is mandatory. If you are a current member with a new high school student\, you must be signed up for this seminar before you can enroll. Please note that your high school registration will not be secured until the class is completed. This is not to be harsh\, but rather because we have found over the years that there are many important details for our high school families as they travel the journey towards graduation that are communicated in this seminar. We want you to be prepared on the front end of the high school journey and not scrambling as you get near graduation. \nStudents are not required to attend. \nIf you would like an optional one-on-one consultation\, please note that on the sign up form. One consultation (20min) is included in your fee. You may request an additional consultation if you have a 2nd high school student. There is a $10 fee for the additional consultation. \nCOST \n\n$40 Registration: Includes registration for your entire family and optional consultation for 1 student. Venmo @Suzanne-Brown-51 or make a check payment to Suzanne Brown and mail to 6806 Mountain View Rd.\, Taylors\, SC 29687\n$10 Additional Consultation fee (Optional) per additional high school student in the same family (1st high school child is included in the basic fee but you must sign up for the counseling session).\n\nThis seminar is Open to the Public\, so feel free to invite anyone who might benefit from this information to register. URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/navigating-the-high-school-maze-homeschool-planning-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Grace Church – Taylors\, 2701 Wade Hampton Blvd.\, Greenville\, SC\, 29615\, United States CATEGORIES:Greenville,Spartanburg,High School,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Anastasia Pishchenko":MAILTO:apishchenko@upstatecoop.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722 DTSTAMP:20260513T124607Z CREATED:20260513T124607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T124607Z UID:10001455-1784592000-1784678399@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:UHC Teacher/Staff Meeting DESCRIPTION:All UHC Teachers/Staff Meeting – see details here! URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/uhc-teacher-staff-meeting/ LOCATION:Church at the Mill – Spartanburg\, 4455 Anderson Mill Road\, Moore\, SC\, 29369\, United States CATEGORIES:Greenville,Elementary,Middle School,High School,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER:MAILTO:jlgdurham@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T163000 DTSTAMP:20260306T205916Z CREATED:20260131T214722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T205916Z UID:10001344-1784723400-1784737800@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:GVL UHC Parent Training Seminar for IEW Writing Courses 2026 DESCRIPTION:This training seminar is mandatory for parents enrolling students in the following Institute for Excellence in Writing courses at UHC: \n\n3rd Grade IEW\n4th Grade IEW\n5th Grade IEW\nIEW 1\, 6th Grade for Sixth Graders NEW to UHC\nIEW 1\, 7th-8th Grade for Seventh or Eighth Graders NEW to UHC\n\nThe UHC Parent Training Seminar for IEW writing courses at UHC is 4 hours long and includes a combination of a recorded training and live Q&A sessions. IEW’s founder\, Andrew Pudewa\, introduces the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style method of teaching writing briefly covering the nine units of structure and introducing several stylistic techniques. Participants will gain insight into why this method is so effective in teaching even the most reluctant writer. UHC Staff and IEW teachers will provide live Q&A sessions where they will explain how UHC applies IEW’s structure and style models in our writing classes. UHC staff and teachers will also offer parents the opportunity to ask questions and share input. \nThis seminar will be held at the Grace Church campus of UHC\, in the Worship Center.   Families with students attending GVL\, SPT\, or TR campuses may attend this seminar. \nFind More Details: UHC Parent Training for IEW Writing Courses \nMaterials and Fees: Each attendee will need the handbook Teaching Writing: Structure and Style\, Third Edition. Note:  Second Edition used copies are also acceptable.  This resource is available at the IEW website or at Lifelong Learning Resources for $35. Please purchase the handbook before the workshop and bring it with you to the training. \nCost:  The cost of the workshop is $20 for UHC members. You may Venmo @Jennifer-Lee-968 or pay cash or check payable to Jennifer Lee at the event. \nExceptions: If the teaching parent has previously taken the UHC Parent Training for our writing classes\, he or she will not need to repeat the course. If the parent has already completed Teaching Writing with Structure and Style previously at home or elsewhere\, please reach out to the appropriate grade level Director for approval. \nIf you have questions about this seminar\, email Jennifer Lee\, UHC IEW Writing Coordinator at jlee@upstatecoop.org. \n  \n\n \n \n GVL IEW Parent Training Sign-Up 2026\n \n \n Parent Last Name(Required)Parent First Name(Required)Parent Email(Required)\n \n Parent Phone Number(Required)Check IEW class/classes applying to your family:(Required)\n \n IEW 3rd Grade\n \n \n IEW 4th Grade\n \n \n IEW 5th Grade\n \n \n IEW 1 for 6th Grade\n \n \n IEW1 for 7th/8th grade\n Which UHC campus will your student(s) be attending?(Required)\n \n Greenville Campus\n \n \n Spartanburg Campus\n \n \n Travelers Rest Campus\n Check all campuses that apply.\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/gvl-uhc-parent-training-seminar-for-iew-writing-courses-2026/ LOCATION:Grace Church – Taylors\, 2701 Wade Hampton Blvd.\, Greenville\, SC\, 29615\, United States CATEGORIES:Greenville,Spartanburg,Elementary,Middle School,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Lee":MAILTO:jlee@upstatecoop.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T130000 DTSTAMP:20260306T205904Z CREATED:20260131T220021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T205904Z UID:10001345-1787216400-1787230800@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:SPT UHC Parent Training Seminar for IEW Writing Courses 2026 DESCRIPTION:This training seminar is mandatory for parents enrolling students in the following Institute for Excellence in Writing courses at UHC: \n\n3rd Grade IEW\n4th Grade IEW\n5th Grade IEW\nIEW 1\, 6th Grade for Sixth Graders new to UHC\nIEW 1\, 7th-8th Grade for Seventh or Eighth Graders new to UHC\n\nThe UHC Parent Training Seminar for IEW writing courses at UHC is 4 hours long and includes a combination of a recorded training and live Q&A sessions. IEW’s founder\, Andrew Pudewa\, introduces the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style method of teaching writing briefly covering the nine units of structure and introducing several stylistic techniques. Participants will gain insight into why this method is so effective in teaching even the most reluctant writer. UHC Staff and IEW teachers will provide live Q&A sessions where they will explain how UHC applies IEW’s structure and style models in our writing classes. UHC staff and teachers will also offer parents the opportunity to ask questions and share input. \nThis seminar will be held at The Church at the Mill campus of UHC\, in the Student Center.  Families with students attending the GVL\, SPT\, or TR campuses may attend this seminar. \nFind More Details: UHC Parent Training for IEW Writing Courses \nMaterials and Fees: Each attendee will need the handbook Teaching Writing: Structure and Style\, Third Edition. Note:  Second Edition used copies are also acceptable.  This resource is available at the IEW website or at Lifelong Learning Resources for $35. Please purchase the handbook before the workshop and bring it with you to the training. \nCost:  The cost of the workshop is $20 for UHC members. You may Venmo @Jennifer-Lee-968 or pay cash or check payable to Jennifer Lee at the event. \nIf you have questions about this seminar\, email Jennifer Lee\, UHC IEW Writing Coordinator at jlee@upstatecoop.org. \n\n \n \n SPT IEW Parent Training Sign-Up 2026\n \n \n Parent Last Name(Required)Parent First Name(Required)Parent Phone Number(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Check IEW class/classes applying to your family:(Required)\n \n IEW 3rd Grade\n \n \n IEW 4th Grade\n \n \n IEW 5th Grade\n \n \n IEW 1 for 6th Grade\n \n \n IEW1 for 7th/8th grade\n Which UHC campus will your student(s) be attending?(Required)\n \n Greenville Campus\n \n \n Spartanburg Campus\n \n \n Travelers Rest Campus\n Select all campuses that apply.\n Submit URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-uhc-parent-training-seminar-for-iew-writing-courses-2026/ LOCATION:Church at the Mill – Spartanburg\, 4455 Anderson Mill Road\, Moore\, SC\, 29369\, United States CATEGORIES:Greenville,Spartanburg,Elementary,Middle School,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Lee":MAILTO:jlee@upstatecoop.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T120000 DTSTAMP:20260819T134356Z CREATED:20260507T204819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T134356Z UID:10001419-1787565600-1787572800@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:TR Elementary: Meet The Teacher & Yearbook Portrait/ID Photo Day DESCRIPTION:What: TR Campus Elementary students (K3-5th) and their families are invited to come meet their teachers and see their classrooms.  Students will also get their photo taken for the yearbook and their student ID and may pick up their complimentary UHC t-shirts! \nWhen:  Monday\, August 24th\, 2026 from 10:00am – 12:00pm \nWhere:  Clearview Baptist Church (5611 State Park Rd\, Travelers Rest\, SC 29690) \nWhat to Bring: \n\nSupplies from the Class Supply Lists\nGeneral UHC supplies: Each UHC family is expected to bring the following to UHC for next school year:\n\nALL families – bring 2 Reams of copy paper per family AND\n\nLast name A – L: 2 rolls of paper towels\nLast name M – Z:  2 canisters/packs of Clorox disinfectant wipes\n\n\n\nPlease label each item with your last name.  Bring your items to any parent meeting\, orientation\, meet the teacher\, type event etc… for parents or students OR drop them off on the first day of co-op!\nPrint your child’s schedule so you know what rooms/teachers to visit!\n\nTR Lower Elementary Class Schedule\nTR Upper Elementary Class Schedule\n\n\n\n\nItalian Ice will be available for purchase near the Gym so bring cash or card!\n\nNote:  The classroom building is not stroller friendly. \nMark your calendars and come join us!   URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/tr-elementary-meet-the-teacher-yearbook-portrait-id-photo-day/ LOCATION:Clearview Baptist Church\, 5611 State Park Rd\, Travelers Rest\, SC\, 29690\, United States CATEGORIES:Class Schedule,Elementary,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Abby Williams":MAILTO:awilliams@upstatecoop.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTSTAMP:20260820T025720Z CREATED:20260508T201240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T025720Z UID:10001421-1788134400-1788220799@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:TR- Middle School and Elementary Classes begin! DESCRIPTION:Monday\, August 31st-  First Day of Class for First Day of Class for TR Elementary and TR Middle School students \nPlease make sure you have reviewed the TR Drop Off/Pick Up procedures and other first week info before the first day: \n\nElementary School: \n\nLower Elementary (K3-2nd) First Week Memo\nUpper Elementary (3rd-5th) First Week Memo URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/tr-middle-school-and-elementary-classes-begin-2/ LOCATION:Clearview Baptist Church\, 5611 State Park Rd\, Travelers Rest\, SC\, 29690\, United States CATEGORIES:Class Schedule,Elementary,Middle School,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER:MAILTO:jlgdurham@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T131500 DTSTAMP:20260824T182321Z CREATED:20260821T164500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182321Z UID:10001632-1788353100-1788354900@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:TR MS - Popsicle Pop-In DESCRIPTION:TR middle school students are invited to pop in for a popsicle after they eat lunch! Join us at the picnic tables near the playground for a refreshing treat! URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/tr-ms-popsicle-pop-in/ LOCATION:Clearview Baptist Church\, 5611 State Park Rd\, Travelers Rest\, SC\, 29690\, United States CATEGORIES:Middle School,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Tammy Cox":MAILTO:tammycox05@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T160000 DTSTAMP:20260804T151230Z CREATED:20260730T190000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T151230Z UID:10001559-1788966000-1788969600@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:TR MS - Social at Yogurt Mountain DESCRIPTION:TR middle school students and families – join us right after co-op at Yogurt Mountain as we welcome the new school year! Catch up with old friends and get to know new friends! Parents are asked to stay with their student for this event. URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/tr-ms-social-at-yogurt-mountain/ LOCATION:Yogurt Mountain\, 3220 N Pleasantburg Drive\, Greenville\, SC\, 29609\, United States CATEGORIES:Middle School Social,Middle School,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Tammy Cox":MAILTO:tammycox05@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T120000 DTSTAMP:20260914T113149Z CREATED:20260902T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T113149Z UID:10001639-1789466400-1789473600@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:TR ELEM - Happy Cow Creamery Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Learn about the process of how milk gets into the carton to drink at your local dairy farm. \nVery little walking\, but you will be riding on a trolley at some of the station rotations. \n$8 per person includes samples and a ice cream cup\n2 and under are free but you will need to pay $1 if they an ice cream cup \nTour starts promptly at 10 am\, so please arrive at 9:45 or earlier to get organized into groups. \nBring snacks if needed\, and you’re welcome to bring bagged lunches to eat at the farm after the tour is over around noon. \nThere is a farm store on the property too\, so make sure you visit it and support this local farm. \nhttps://www.happycowcreamery.com/ URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/tr-elem-happy-cow-creamery-field-trip/ LOCATION:Happy Cow Creamery\, 332 McKelvey Rd.\, Pelzer\, SC CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Elementary,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Dill":MAILTO:saradill2015@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTSTAMP:20260515T153624Z CREATED:20250517T150514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T153624Z UID:10001080-1789516800-1789603199@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:TR Elementary/Middle School Sports Theme Day DESCRIPTION:Travelers Rest Elementary and Middle School students and teachers are invited to wear their favorite sports jersey on Wednesday\, September 16th.  All attire must meet dress code. URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/tr-elementary-sports-theme-day/ LOCATION:Clearview Baptist Church\, 5611 State Park Rd\, Travelers Rest\, SC\, 29690\, United States CATEGORIES:Elementary,Middle School,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER:MAILTO:jlgdurham@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T110000 DTSTAMP:20260917T023730Z CREATED:20260730T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T023730Z UID:10001560-1790334000-1790334000@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:TR ELEM & MS - Field Trip at Skytop Orchard DESCRIPTION:TR elementary & middle school families\, please join us for a fun day at the apple orchard! Our field trip will include an educational lesson as well as a wagon ride out to the orchard where each participant will be able to pick 1/4 peck (5-6) apples. After that\, everyone is free to explore Skytop on their own. This includes a playground area\, a bamboo forest\, and the barnyard animals. Please visit their website to see other activities they offer for an additional cost. Don’t forget to visit the market for yummy apple treats! \nOur tour is scheduled for 11:15\, so we will meet in the picnic area at 11:00 to get everyone checked in.The cost is $11.64 per participant ages 2 and up including adults (adults must also purchase a ticket). A parent is required to attend with students\, and younger siblings are welcome. Registration will end on September 20th and refunds cannot be given after that time. URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/tr-ms-field-trip-at-skytop-orchard/ LOCATION:Sky Top Orchard\, 3403 Greenville Highway\, Flat Rock\, NC\, 28731 CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Middle School,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Tammy Cox":MAILTO:tammycox05@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929 DTSTAMP:20260910T184346Z CREATED:20260515T153223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184346Z UID:10001492-1790553600-1790639999@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:TR: Color Wars DESCRIPTION:Let’s see some SPIRIT at UHC TR and wear your UHC Class T-Shirt and class color!  Are you in Blue Ridge? Wear as much blue as you can find! Red Rock? Wear tons of red! Middle schoolers\, wear all white! \n  \n  URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/tr-color-wars/ LOCATION:Clearview Baptist Church\, 5611 State Park Rd\, Travelers Rest\, SC\, 29690\, United States CATEGORIES:Elementary,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Abby Williams":MAILTO:awilliams@upstatecoop.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T131500 DTSTAMP:20260910T192756Z CREATED:20260828T133000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T192756Z UID:10001636-1790674200-1790687700@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:GVL & TR 6th Grade - Roper Mountain Science Center Field Trip DESCRIPTION:GVL and TR 6th graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Tuesday\, September 29\, 2026 for Hands-On Engineering Learning Labs. Roper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are chosen based on the timestamp of registration. \nContact Jamie Durham (jlgdurham@gmail.com) with any questions! \nhttps://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/rmsc/Upload/Uploads/RMSC2026-2027EducatorsDirectory-6th.pdf URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/gvl-tr-6th-grade-roper-mountain-science-center-field-trip/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Middle School,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Durham":MAILTO:jlgdurham@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTSTAMP:20260910T184531Z CREATED:20260508T203911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184531Z UID:10001428-1790726400-1790812799@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:TR Glow Stick Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Let’s see some SPIRIT at UHC TR and wear ALL BLACK for our glow party!! \nGlow Stick Dance Party:  We will have a glow stick dance party in the Gym during part of TR Elementary and Middle School student’s recess time to celebrate Spirit Week on Wednesday\, September 30\, 2026. \nParents should email Abby Williams\, UHC Elementary Program Director if you prefer for your student not to participate. URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/tr-glow-stick-dance-party/ LOCATION:Clearview Baptist Church\, 5611 State Park Rd\, Travelers Rest\, SC\, 29690\, United States CATEGORIES:Elementary,Middle School,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Abby Williams":MAILTO:awilliams@upstatecoop.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T150000 DTSTAMP:20260904T112345Z CREATED:20260902T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T112345Z UID:10001640-1790946000-1790953200@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:TR ELEM - Suber's Corn Mill DESCRIPTION:Students will be experience a living piece of South Carolina history while learning how a traditional water-powered grist mill operates\, Students will discover how water power was used to grind corn into corn meal and grits and see the original equipment that has remained in use for generations. They will also gain insight into local history agriculture\, engineering\, and craftsmanship while learning how the Suber family has preserved this important landmark and its traditions for more than a century. \n30 minute tours (10 participants per time slot)\n1:00-1:30\n1:45-2:15\n2:30-3:00\nPlease select the ticket for the tour time you’d like below. If your preferred time is full\, you may join the waitlist and/or sign up for an alternate time. \nPlease show up 5-10 min before your group begins as it’s not a long tour. \nSuber’s Corn Mill URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/tr-elem-subers-corn-mill/ LOCATION:SC CATEGORIES:Enrollment,Field Trip,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Dill":MAILTO:saradill2015@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T130000 DTSTAMP:20260910T194934Z CREATED:20260909T131500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T194934Z UID:10001649-1791278100-1791291600@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:GVL & TR 4th Grade - Roper Mountain Science Center Field Trip DESCRIPTION:GVL and TR 4th graders are invited to attend a History and Life Science field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Tuesday\, October 6 OR Tuesday\, October 27. The same content will be offered on both dates\, please only sign up for one event. \nRoper Mountain allows **three chaperones per group**. Chaperone spots will be filled based on the timestamp of registration. \nQuestions? Contact Jamie Durham at jlgdurham@gmail.com. URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/gvl-tr-4th-grade-roper-mountain-science-center-field-trip-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Elementary,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Durham":MAILTO:jlgdurham@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T130000 DTSTAMP:20260910T193057Z CREATED:20260909T131500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T193057Z UID:10001645-1791537300-1791550800@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:GVL & TR 3rd Grade - Roper Mountain Science Center Field Trip DESCRIPTION:GVL and TR 3rd graders are invited to attend a Natural Science field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Friday\, October 9\, Thursday\, October 15\, OR Tuesday\, October 20. The same content will be offered on each date\, so please register for one event only. \nRoper Mountain allows **three chaperones per group**. Chaperone spots will be filled based on the timestamp of registration. \nQuestions? Contact Jamie Durham at jlgdurham@gmail.com. URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/gvl-tr-3rd-grade-roper-mountain-science-center-field-trip/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Elementary,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Durham":MAILTO:jlgdurham@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T141500 DTSTAMP:20260923T132253Z CREATED:20260821T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T132253Z UID:10001635-1791550800-1791555300@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:TR MS - Social at Takeoff Mini Golf DESCRIPTION:Join us for a round of mini golf at Takeoff Mini Golf\, an aviation themed miniature golf course! Everyone will meet under the shelter\, so we can divide into teams before we begin playing. \nTickets are $9.56 per player and need to be purchased in advance. Parents will need to stay on site for this event\, and siblings are welcome to join us! Don’t forget to bring money for their treat shop\, and there is also a playground nearby at Runway Park. \nThe deadline to purchase tickets is October 4th\, and no refunds can be given after that date. URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/tr-ms-social-at-takeoff-mini-golf/ LOCATION:Takeoff Mini Golf\, 28 Airport Rd Ext.\, Greenville\, SC\, 29607\, United States CATEGORIES:Middle School Social,Middle School,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Tammy Cox":MAILTO:tammycox05@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T130000 DTSTAMP:20260910T193448Z CREATED:20260909T131500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T193448Z UID:10001646-1792055700-1792069200@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:GVL & TR 3rd Grade - Roper Mountain Science Center Field Trip DESCRIPTION:GVL and TR 3rd graders are invited to attend a Natural Science field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Friday\, October 9\, Thursday\, October 15\, OR Tuesday\, October 20. The same content will be offered on each date\, so please register for one event only. \nRoper Mountain allows **three chaperones per group**. Chaperone spots will be filled based on the timestamp of registration. \nQuestions? Contact Jamie Durham at jlgdurham@gmail.com. URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/gvl-tr-3rd-grade-roper-mountain-science-center-field-trip-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Elementary,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Durham":MAILTO:jlgdurham@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T120000 DTSTAMP:20261014T030142Z CREATED:20261007T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T030142Z UID:10001676-1792144800-1792152000@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:GVL & TR ELEM - Hagood Mill Native American Day DESCRIPTION:Come learn with us at Hagood Mill. \nPlease arrive at by 9:45 at the latest to sign a waiver/use the restroom and get assigned into your group\, so we can start promptly at 10 am with our first station. It’s a large group\, so arriving early gives plenty of time to get everyone settled.\nFeel free to bring a packed lunch and stay and enjoy the areas of Hagood Mill that you may not been able to see/experience (especially the cabins). \n$12 per student (5 and older) and adult chaperones are free.\nChildren 4 and under/tag along younger siblings are free with a paid sibling.\nIf you are ONLY bringing yourself and a 4 year old to learn\, please purchase a student ticket for that 4-year-old. If you’re purchasing other student tickets\, you may bring a 4-year-old at no charge. \nOur group will be split into four groups and we will rotate through four learning stations (see below).\nThis is will Native American Focus\, in case you have attended before\, there will be some new stations from last visit. \nThey do have a mill that has a shop that sells fresh ground corn meal and other items\, so you can prepare to support them in that way as well. \nExcited to learn and experience history up close\, while building community with our UHC family. \nStations:\n1. Native American Petroglyphs: Inside the Hagood Creek Petroglyph Site\, students will see over 30 ancient carvings\, as well as a collection of portable petroglyphs that provide insight into early Native American culture. Native American artifacts and art are also on display for students to view.\n2. From Trails to Roads: Students will walk along part of an ancient Native American trail on the mill site that was used by early travelers on foot and later by early automobiles. Comparisons are made between animal and human trails and some of the well-known roads of the Upstate that developed during the 1800s.\n3. Traditional Native American Games: Students will engage in games played by Native American tribes\, learning their cultural significance and the skills they helped develop.\n4. Native American Life in the Upcountry: Students will learn about indigenous survival skills used by Native Americans such as hunting with bows and arrows\, the use of river cane\, making dugout canoes\, and starting a fire. Examples and demonstrations of techniques and primitive tools will provide a unique experience to better understand aspects of Native American life. URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/tr-elem-hagood-mill-native-american-day/ LOCATION:Hagood Mill\, 138 Hagood Mill Road\, Pickens\, SC\, 29671\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Elementary,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Dill":MAILTO:saradill2015@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T130000 DTSTAMP:20260910T193939Z CREATED:20260909T131500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T193939Z UID:10001647-1792487700-1792501200@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:GVL & TR 3rd Grade - Roper Mountain Science Center Field Trip DESCRIPTION:GVL and TR 3rd graders are invited to attend a Natural Science field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Friday\, October 9\, Thursday\, October 15\, OR Tuesday\, October 20. The same content will be offered on each date\, so please only sign up for one event. \nRoper Mountain allows **three chaperones per group**. Chaperone spots will be filled based on the timestamp of registration. \nQuestions? Contact Jamie Durham at jlgdurham@gmail.com. URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/gvl-tr-3rd-grade-roper-mountain-science-center-field-trip-3/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Durham":MAILTO:jlgdurham@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTSTAMP:20260911T010307Z CREATED:20260508T205734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T010307Z UID:10001432-1792540800-1792627199@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:TR Elementary Class Photos DESCRIPTION:TR Elementary student classes will have class group photos taken on Wednesday\, October 21st during the co-op day.  \nStudents should wear their UHC class t-shirt for the photo. \nOptional:  Parents may order a 5×7 print of the class photo here! URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/tr-elementary-class-photos/ LOCATION:Clearview Baptist Church\, 5611 State Park Rd\, Travelers Rest\, SC\, 29690\, United States CATEGORIES:Elementary,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Abby Williams":MAILTO:awilliams@upstatecoop.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T130000 DTSTAMP:20260910T194549Z CREATED:20260909T131500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T194549Z UID:10001648-1793092500-1793106000@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:GVL & TR 4th Grade - Roper Mountain Science Center Field Trip DESCRIPTION:GVL and TR 4th graders are invited to attend a History and Life Science field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Tuesday\, October 6 OR Tuesday\, October 27. The same content will be offered on both dates\, please only sign up for one event. \nRoper Mountain allows **three chaperones per group**. Chaperone spots will be filled based on the timestamp of registration. \nQuestions? Contact Jamie Durham at jlgdurham@gmail.com. URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/gvl-tr-4th-grade-roper-mountain-science-center-field-trip/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Elementary,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Durham":MAILTO:jlgdurham@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T121500 DTSTAMP:20260916T133729Z CREATED:20260916T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T133729Z UID:10001653-1793095200-1793103300@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:GVL & TR 8th Grade - Roper Mountain Science Center Field Trip DESCRIPTION:GVL and TR 8th graders are invited to attend a field trip at Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) on Tuesday\, October 27\, 2026 for a Forces\, Impact and Energy auditorium show and Stars planetarium show. \nRoper Mountain allows 3 chaperones per group. Chaperones are chosen based on the timestamp of registration. \nSignup Deadline is October 20\, 2026\, with a maximum of 25 students. \nContact Jamie Durham (jlgdurham@gmail.com) with any questions! URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/8th-grade-roper-mountain-science-center-field-trip-3/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Middle School,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Durham":MAILTO:jlgdurham@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T123000 DTSTAMP:20260922T145535Z CREATED:20260918T133000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T145535Z UID:10001657-1793352600-1793363400@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:TR ELEM - Sandy Flat Rock Quarry Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Join us at Sandy Flat Quarry for an educational quarry tour designed for homeschool students and families. Participants will enjoy an overlook tour of the quarry pit and learn how we safely extract and process rock through drilling\, blasting\, crushing\, and screening operations to produce aggregates used in roads\, buildings\, and other important infrastructure projects. The tour will also highlight environmental stewardship practices\, including land\, water\, and air quality protection associated with modern mining operations. \nBagged Lunches (4 years old and older) will be provided at no cost. Children under 4 may share a lunch with a parent or sibling. Please note\, this is not a great field trip for small children\, so you may want to make arrangements for them if at all possible. \nClosed Toe shoes are required for safety. \nSignup deadline is October 27 at 11:30pm. URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/tr-elem-sandy-flat-rock-quarry-field-trip/ LOCATION:Sandy Flat Rock Quarry\, 5566 Mountain View Road\, Taylors\, SC\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Elementary,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Dill":MAILTO:saradill2015@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T143000 DTSTAMP:20260819T152452Z CREATED:20260819T152452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T152452Z UID:10001610-1793610000-1793889000@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:FALL Teacher Appreciation Week DESCRIPTION:— URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/fall-teacher-appreciation-week-2-2/ LOCATION:SC CATEGORIES:Greenville,Spartanburg,Travelers Rest END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107 DTSTAMP:20261103T182236Z CREATED:20260806T195902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T182236Z UID:10001599-1793923200-1794009599@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:UHC Dollywood Family Trip 2026 DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce UHC Annual Family Trip to Dollywood – Christmas Edition! \nDate: Friday\, November 6th\, 2026\nTime: 10:00am-9:00pm\nRegistration Deadline: Wednesday\, October 21st\, 2026 \nEvent Details: \n\nNo outside food is allowed\, but you may return to your vehicle to eat. Save your ticket to return to the park.\nWe are not required to enter as a group – please enter and enjoy the event at your own pace!\nParking – $25 – payable onsite (consider carpooling with a friend!)\n\nTickets Distribution – must pick up in person: \n\nGVL Campus: Monday\, Nov 2nd and Wednesday\, Nov 4th\nHH Campus: Monday\, Nov 2nd and Wednesday\, Nov 4th\nTR Campus: Monday\, Nov 2nd and Wednesday\, Nov 4th\nSPT Campus: Tuesday\, Nov 3rd and Thursday\, Nov 5th\n\nYou may purchase tickets for your friends and family; however\, all tickets must be purchased and picked up by a UHC family. \nThis event is non-refundable. If you are unable to attend\, please sell or donate your tickets. \n*Ticket Sales are now closed* URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/uhc-annual-family-dollywood-trip-2026/ LOCATION:Dollywood\, 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd\, Pigeon Forge\, TN\, 37863\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Greenville,Group Get-Together,High School Social,Middle School Social,Spartanburg,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Anastasia Pishchenko":MAILTO:apishchenko@upstatecoop.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T170000 DTSTAMP:20260904T230450Z CREATED:20260904T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T230450Z UID:10001642-1794576600-1794589200@upstatecoop.org SUMMARY:TR ELEM - Animal Care Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Come learn about your local animal shelter and how they benefit our community. \nTopics they will cover include:\nHow they receive animals\nFeeding and caring for the shelter animals\nExplaining the Trap-Spay/Neuter-Release program for feral cats\nand also why spay and neutering is important (in an age appropriate way) \nThe tour is free\, but I would LOVE for each family to bring donations for the shelter as a thank you.\nThey have asked for the following items:\nUnopened bags of cat and dog food\nGently used blankets\, towels\, and toys \nTwo tours are available:\n20 attendees at 1:30-2:50\n20 attendees at 3:30-4:50\nPlease sign up for the time you’d like to participate. \nNo strollers please. \nhttps://www.greenvillecounty.org/ACS/Default.aspx URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/tr-elem-animal-care-field-trip/ LOCATION:Animal Care\, 328 Furman Hall Rd\, Greenville\, SC\, 29609\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Elementary,Travelers Rest ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Dill":MAILTO:saradill2015@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR