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SUMMARY:SPT ELEM - Archery at Glendale Outdoor Leadership School
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: Students K5 – 5th Grade will learn how to shoot a bow and arrow \nWHEN: Friday\, March 27\, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm \nWHERE: Glendale Outdoor Leadership School\n270 Wheeling Circle\, Glendale\, SC 29307 \nCOST: $10.61 per student\nNo refunds will be given after 3/24 \nCome dressed for the outdoors and enjoy nature while you learn about archery. \nONLY sign up participating students in Grades K5- 5th Grade. Space is limited\, so sign up today! \nKids younger than 5K can stay with the parents and explore the trails and property.
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-elem-archery-at-glendale-outdoor-leadership-school/
LOCATION:Glendale Outdoor Leadership School\, 270 Wheeling Circle\, Glendale\, SC\, 29307
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T133000
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SUMMARY:SPT - Amazon Robotic Fulfillment Center Tour (1st Date)
DESCRIPTION:Private Tour for SPT UHC at the Amazon Robotic Fulfillment Center \nWHEN: Wednesday\, February 4\, 2026\nPlease note – there are two dates for this field trip\, February 4th\, or February 18th.  This is due to limited capacity. Your family should only choose one date.   \nTIME: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm – MUST arrive by 11:45 am \nWHERE: 8000 Tuckaseegee Rd\, Charlotte\, NC 28214 (Very near the Charlotte Airport) \nCOST: Free\, but please only sign up if you are serious about going\, because space is limited to 25 each tour.\nYou will sign up directly on the Amazon website (Instructions below) and NOT with UHC. \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION: \n\nParents will attend with children.\nONLY Children 6 years and older may participate. You cannot bring younger children with you.\nYou must wear closed toed shoes and ladies with long hair\, must have it pulled up. (More details will be emailed to you directly from Amazon\nYou may want to stop and use the bathroom at the Quik Trip in front of the Fulfillment Center\, because there are no restrooms in the front lobby area\nThe lobby area is VERY loud\, so you may want to wait outside. During the tour\, everyone will have headsets with microphones to communicate and lessen this noise\n\nTo sign up for February 4\, 2026 CLICK HERE
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-amazon-robotic-fulfillment-center-tour-1st-date/
LOCATION:Amazo Fulfillment Center\, 8000 Tuckaseegee Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28214
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044937
CREATED:20251210T170000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T123719Z
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SUMMARY:SPT ELEM - Amazon Robotic Fulfillment Center Tour (2nd Date)
DESCRIPTION:Private Tour for SPT UHC at the Amazon Robotic Fulfillment Center \nWHEN: Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026\nPlease note – there are two dates for this field trip\, February 4th\, or February 18th.  This is due to limited capacity. Your family should only choose one date.   \nTIME: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm – MUST arrive by 11:45 am \nWHERE: 8000 Tuckaseegee Rd\, Charlotte\, NC 28214 (Very near the Charlotte Airport) \nCOST: Free\, but please only sign up if you are serious about going\, because space is limited to 25 each tour.\nYou will sign up directly on the Amazon website (Instructions below) and NOT with UHC. \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION: \n\nParents will attend with children.\nONLY Children 6 years and older may participate. You cannot bring younger children with you.\nYou must wear closed toed shoes and ladies with long hair\, must have it pulled up. (More details will be emailed to you directly from Amazon\nYou may want to stop and use the bathroom at the Quik Trip in front of the Fulfillment Center\, because there are no restrooms in the front lobby area\nThe lobby area is VERY loud\, so you may want to wait outside. During the tour\, everyone will have headsets with microphones to communicate and lessen this noise\n\nTo sign up for February 18\, 2026 CLICK HERE
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-elem-amazon-robotic-fulfillment-center-tour-2nd-date/
LOCATION:Amazo Fulfillment Center\, 8000 Tuckaseegee Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28214
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044937
CREATED:20251205T143000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T224455Z
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SUMMARY:SPT ELEM - Conestee Preserve Elementary Field Trip (Grades 1st thru 5th)
DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesday\, March 11\, 2026\nTime: 9:30 am to 1:00 pm\nWhere: Conestee Nature Preserve\n480 Conestee Rd\, Greenville SC\nCost: $10 per student grades 1st – 5th \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \n\nProgram: The Fire and the Flood\nHow do plants deal with flooding? Where do animals go when it’s hot or cold? We will explore these and many other questions about how organisms survive in their environment during this exploration.\nThis field trip is completely outdoors so dress accordingly and pack a lunch. Details will be sent out after sign up.\nMoms with younger or older children: You are welcome to have fun at the Nature Preserve and the new Playscape there\, but siblings will not be allowed to accompany students on the field trip.\nWe need 4 to 5 chaperones who do not have siblings.\nSpace for this field trip is limited. Please make sure to cancel your ticket\, or contact us if your family registers but is no longer able to attend.\n\nLast day to register (capacity allowing) is 3/8.  No refunds will be given after 3/5.
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-elem-conestee-preserve-elementary-field-trip-grades-1st-thru-5th/
LOCATION:Conestee Nature Preserve\, 840 Mauldin Rd.\, Greenville\, SC\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T140000
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SUMMARY:SPT ELEM Spartanburg Planetarium - Aurora: Lights of Wonder
DESCRIPTION:Private showing for UHC at the NEW Spartanburg Planetarium \nWhen: Monday\, January 12th\nTime: 1 pm: Show Starts – Arrive Early!\nWhere: Downtown Spartanburg Library Planetarium\n151 South Church Street Spartanburg SC \nPLEASE WEAR YOUR UHC SHIRTS. \nUHC will be seeing the show “AURORA: Lights of Wonder”. In addition\, there will be an educational demonstration of the night sky. \nThe Planetarium is inside the Headquarters Library so enter and follow the signs to the Planetarium or ask at the Information Desk. \nThere is no cost for this presentation. All family members can attend\, but they need to be able to stay seated for the entire presentation. If you must leave\, you will not be permitted to re-enter the planetarium. \nMaximum attendees is 125\, so if anyone from TR or GR wants to drive and attend\, there should be plenty of room.
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-elem-spartanburg-planetarium-aurora-lights-of-wonder/
LOCATION:Spartanburg Headquarters Library Planetarium\, 151 South Church St.\, Spartanburg\, SC
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044937
CREATED:20251103T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T142027Z
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SUMMARY:SPT ELEM Christmas Carols & Bingo with Assisted Living Residents
DESCRIPTION:Join us to get your kids in the true spirit of Christmas – giving\, sharing and showing the love of Christ by singing fun Christmas songs and playing Bingo with Assisted Living residents \nWhen: Tuesday\, December 2nd\nTime: 1:00 pm\nWhere: Lakewood Assisted Living\n3701 Clark Rd. Boiling Springs SC \nPLEASE WEAR YOUR RED OR BLUE UHC SHIRTS and JEANS\, if possible. \nThe children will sing three songs to the residents. The following music will play while the kids sing three songs. These are the times for the songs on this video (I chose ones they might already know). If you can let your kids listen to these\, it would be great. We will practice when we arrive there. \n#1 Jingle Bells (0.00 – 2:28)\n#2 Wish you a Merry Christmas (2:29 – 5:12)\n#4 Rudolph (8:00 – 11:16) \nPlease click here for songs.  \nA child will be paired with a resident for Bingo. They will both win together\, so kids will get prizes also. \nSuggested donation $3 to $5 a family to cover the cost of the Bingo prizes which can be paid when you arrive. \nOLDER AND YOUNGER SIBLINGS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-elem-christmas-carols-bingo-with-assisted-living-residents/
LOCATION:Lakewood Assisted Living\, 3701 Clark Rd\, Boiling Springs\, SC
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044937
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SUMMARY:SPT ELEM Social - Rail Yard Community Park and Subaru Bike Park
DESCRIPTION:When: Monday\, October 6\, 2025\nTime: 1:30 PM\nWhere: Spartanburg Rail Yard Community Park and Subaru Bike Park\nFREE! \nIMPORTANT DETAILS: \n– This social will take place at in Spartanburg at the Rail Yard Community Park and adjacent Subaru Bike Park between Union St and South Pine St\, on the Rail Trail. \n-Come early\, come late. Bring lunch if you would like. \n-Bring balls\, etc\, to play with on the large green space \n-There is also the Panthers Play 60 playground. \n-Older kids may want to bring their bikes to ride on the BMX Trails in this park. If you follow the website link to the bike park\, you will see that the city of Spartanburg asks bike trail participants to sign a waiver \n-No cost. Come and let your children play with their friends! Parents must stay with children
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-elem-social-rail-yard-community-park-and-subaru-bike-park/
LOCATION:Spartanburg Rail Yard Community Park\, 353 Forest Ave\, Spartanburg\, SC
CATEGORIES:Spartanburg,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044937
CREATED:20250807T133000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T182837Z
UID:10001182-1757928600-1757941200@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:SPT Stepp's Apple Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family fun day at Stepp’s Apple Orchard on September 15th for a hands-on farm experience and educational farm tour. Your students will participate in an interactive educational farm lesson led by a farm tour guide; ride on a tractor-pulled wagon; pick their own quarter peck bag of apples\, explore a small educational corn maze; take a guided walk through the pumpkin patch and observe the life cycle\, and drink a cup of local fresh apple cider. \n**Space is limited. You MUST sign up below AND purchase tickets via THEIR website after registering with UHC. (CLICK HERE and go to Homeschool Tours and choose Book Now) Please do this as soon as possible to ensure a spot. \nCost is $10/person ages 2 and up. Parents and/or siblings participating must purchase a ticket. \nThere are two times available. 9:30am and 11:00am. Please choose the one that works best for your family. Feel free to pack a lunch!
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-stepps-apple-orchard/
LOCATION:Stepps Hillcrest Orchard\, 170 Stepp Orchard Drive\, Hendersonville\, NC
CATEGORIES:Spartanburg,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Pannell":MAILTO:laurenpannell4@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044937
CREATED:20250730T140000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T234112Z
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SUMMARY:SPT Elementary - Happy Cow Creamery
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, October 17\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 am (Arrive early)\nWhere: Happy Cow Creamery (332 McKelvey Road Pelzer\, SC 29669)\nCost: $8.55 per person ages 3 and up\, including adults \nIMPORTANT DETAILS: \n-Our tour will include seeing the cows and the farm via trolley\, as well as the milk bottling facility. After we tour\, we will eat ice cream! The tour is about 1 1/2 hours long. \n-Please have your student wear their UHC t-shirt \n-Tour starts promptly at 10:00 am so arrive early! This is an outdoor tour so dress accordingly and you must wear CLOSED TOE shoes. Use restrooms ahead of tour time and bring water\, if you would like. Happy Cow suggest children take the tour on a full stomach as the farm “SMELLS” are easier to handle that way. \n-Paying older siblings are welcome to join in! \nThere is no cost for siblings younger than 3. \n-There is a picnic area for lunch after the tour\, if you are interested. Parents will need to pay and stay with their children. \n-While this is a Spartanburg Elementary tour\, the other campuses are welcome to join\, if you would like\, since Happy Cow can accommodate a fairly large group. \nLast day to register is 10/10. No refunds after registration closes.
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-elementary-happy-cow-creamery/
LOCATION:Happy Cow Creamery\, 332 McKelvey Rd.\, Pelzer\, SC
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Spartanburg
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T194500
DTSTAMP:20260413T044937
CREATED:20250721T152232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T173133Z
UID:10001126-1756057500-1756064700@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:Otter Creek Waterpark Family Night (Rescheduled/New Date)
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, August 21\nTime: 5:45pm-7:45pm (Line to enter will start at 5:15pm)\nWhere: Otter Creek Waterpark (101 W. Darby Road\, Greenville\, SC 29609)\nCost: $15 per family (Payment is non-refundable if you are unable to attend.) \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \n\nConcessions will be open but no outside food is allowed in the water park.  Feel free to bring a picnic dinner and eat outside the water park before entering.\nNon-Enrolled Siblings of UHC students are welcome to attend.  \nParents must stay and supervise their students at this event.\nAny attendees under 49 inches are required to wear a life vest which Otter Creek provides.\nAll females should wear 1 piece/tankini swimsuits and all males should wear swim shorts.  Speedo/competition style swimsuits are not appropriate for this event.\nThis event is for all families\, on all campuses!
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/otter-creek-waterpark-family-night/
LOCATION:Otter Creek Water Park\, 101 W. Darby Road\, Greenville\, SC\, 29609\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044937
CREATED:20250123T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T223232Z
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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:20250307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T141500
DTSTAMP:20260413T044937
CREATED:20241229T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T012910Z
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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:20250331T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044937
CREATED:20241229T160000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T220350Z
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SUMMARY:SPT K3-5th Grade: Happy Cow Creamery Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour will start promptly at 11 am and lasts about an hour. Please plan to arrive at 10:45. This is an outdoor tour so dress accordingly and wear CLOSED TOE shoes\, as this is mandatory. Use the restroom ahead of time and bring water\, if you would like. Happy Cow suggests children take the tour on a full stomach\, as the farm “smells” are easier to handle that way. \nThe cost is $8 per person\, including adults and children 3 years of age and older. Older siblings are welcome and require a ticket. Younger children can come and are free\, they do not need to a ticket. \nPlease RSVP below for Adults\, and paid children ages 3+\, Younger children can come but do not have to pay. Only paying guests will get a free vanilla or chocolate ice cream. There should be a place to eat a picnic lunch after the tour if you are interested.
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-k3-5th-grade-happy-cow-creamery-tour/
LOCATION:Happy Cow Creamery\, 332 McKelvey Rd.\, Pelzer\, SC
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Spartanburg,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044937
CREATED:20241217T163000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T012931Z
UID:10000892-1736767800-1736771400@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:SPT: K3-2nd - Bubbles\, Bubbles and more Bubbles
DESCRIPTION:Your K3 – 2nd Grade children will love learning about Bubbles – Bubble Art\, Bubble Science and Bubble Wand Making at the Spartanburg Main Library downtown. \nThis Program is on Monday\, January 13th from 11:30 to 12:30. There is no cost for this program and siblings are welcome. Please include siblings K3 and older in the total count for your family. \nThis event is exclusively for UHC Spartanburg members. There is a maximum number of reservations available\, so register today. \nThe Spartanburg Library address is: 151 South Church St. Spartanburg 29306.
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-k3-2nd-bubbles-bubbles-and-more-bubbles/
LOCATION:Spartanburg Library\, 151 South Church St\, Spartanburg\, Sc\, 29306
CATEGORIES:Spartanburg,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044937
CREATED:20241205T163000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T032851Z
UID:10000891-1740742200-1740754800@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:SPT K3-5th: Children's Museum of the Upstate
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate in Greenville. This is a Spartanburg Elementary field trip for K3-5th graders (and any siblings). We will meet at TCMU at 11:30 am on Friday\, February 28\, 2025. The cost is $8 per person for both students and adults. Payment is required in advance. Children under one year old are free. (This is a savings from the normal cost of $10 for educators or $13 for SC residents.) \nThe address is 300 College Street\, Greenville SC 29601. The lunch room is reserved for us from 12:30 to 1:00 if you would like to bring something to eat. You are permitted to stay as long as you would like at the museum. UHC must pay for this field trip in full on 2/14/25\, so no refunds will be issued after 2/13/25. Sign ups will close on 2/13/25.
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-k3-5th-childrens-museum-of-the-upstate/
LOCATION:SC Children’s Museum\, 300 College Street\, Greenville\, South Carolina\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Spartanburg,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044937
CREATED:20241017T143000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T031035Z
UID:10000846-1732271400-1732278600@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:SPT K3-5th Sassy Stables - Horseback Riding\, Horse Education and Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Sassy Stables at 570 Barnett Rd in Greer – This is a 2 hour field trip from 10:30 am to 12:30 on Friday\, November 22\, 2024 for Spartanburg K3 – 5th Graders. Students will be divided into groups per age and will rotate through learning stations to include a guided horse ride\, horse painting and horse care. This is an outdoor event so dress accordingly. \nParents are encouraged to stay\, but non-participating siblings cannot stay (only babies in arms are permitted)\, due to limited space at this small\, sweet farm. Paid siblings (k3-5th grade ages) are permitted to participate\, even if they do not attend UHC. Parents must attend for K3 – K5 students. Please let us know at registration if you will be staying. \nSuggestions for those who do not stay due to siblings. You can visit Holston Greek Park or Campbell’s Covered Bridge\, both less than 10 minutes away. \nCost is $15 per child to be paid in advance. No charge for adults. There is a 20 student minimum for this field trip. \n(This is a rescheduled event from October which was rained out) \n  \n*no refunds will be issued after 11/19*
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-k3-5th-sassy-stables-horseback-riding-horse-education-and-fun/
LOCATION:Sassy Stables Farms\, 570 Barnett Road\, Greer\, SC\, 29651\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spartanburg,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044937
CREATED:20240917T140000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T232435Z
UID:10000868-1736935200-1736942400@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:SPT: 3rd-5th - Media & Radio Technology Tour
DESCRIPTION:This Field Trip for Spartanburg 3rd thru 5th graders (only) will take place on Wednesday\, January 15th at 10:00 am. This is a 2 hour (drop off) tour about Faith and Technology. This will include information regarding televison production and Alight Ministry. It also includes a tour of the broadcast studio for Z Radio\, both at First Baptist Spartanburg\, 250 East Main Street\, 29306. \nThis is sure to be a fun\, informative tour led by Britt Dillard. There is no cost for this field trip\, but space is limited\, so sign up today. We will need 3 chaperones\, but siblings cannot attend due to space constraints. Please plan to arrive by 9:50 so we can start promptly at 10 am. We will meet at the Welcome Center in back of the main church\, across from Barnett Park.
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-3rd-5th-grade-media-and-radio-technology-tour/
LOCATION:First Baptist Spartanburg\, 250 E Main St\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29306
CATEGORIES:Spartanburg,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044937
CREATED:20240705T143000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T204932Z
UID:10000690-1728642600-1728649800@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:SPT K3 - 5th:  Strawberry Hill
DESCRIPTION: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 to the Strawberry Hill outdoor play area\, interacting with farm animals (bring quarters to feed the animal\, if you like)\, a baking size pumpkin and an ice cream. \nEach family will pay Strawberry Hill directly for the field trip on 10/11. Plan to arrive a few minutes early for this so the hay ride can leave on time at 10:30 am. The children always enjoy the play area with their friends!
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-k3-5th-strawberry-hill/
LOCATION:Strawberry Hill\, 3097 Highway 11 West\, Chesnee\, SC\, 29323\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Spartanburg,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T141500
DTSTAMP:20260413T044937
CREATED:20240607T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T140333Z
UID:10000683-1727096400-1727100900@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:SPT: 3rd - 5th - Field Trip: Low Ropes Course Team Building
DESCRIPTION:Fire Pit Ranch Low Ropes Course Team Building Event.  75 minute program for 3rd thru 5th graders only.\nNo required fee\, but donations to this ministry would be greatly appreciated. Suggested minimum donation is $5 per child\, collected the day of the program. \nStudents will use the low ropes course to engage in team building activities\, aimed at getting to know their classmates.\nParents will need to remain on site\, but can bring older or younger children with them. This is a beautiful property with a lake\, so feel free to wander around during the program.Use sunscreen or bug spray as weather indicates. \nMinimum 10 students needed to participate. \n  \n*Postponed until spring semester*
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-3rd-5th-field-triplow-ropes-course-team-building/
LOCATION:Fire Pit Ranch\, 590 Foster Mill Rd\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Spartanburg,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044937
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044937
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044937
CREATED:20240605T170000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T191148Z
UID:10000682-1728046800-1728054000@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:SPT: K3-5th Field Trip - Sassy Stables
DESCRIPTION: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 trip\, so plan and dress accordingly.\nParents are encouraged to stay\, but they must stay for children in K3-K5\, or make arrangements for another parent to assist your child. This is a small\, sweet\, home farm so space is limited. Parents who stay can only have babies in arms\, though\, no other non-participating siblings. We need at least 3 parents to be able to stay to help with supervision for kids in grades 1st thru 5th.. When you register\, please let us know if you can stay. \nIf there are non-participating siblings\, suggestions are that you can visit Holston Creek Park or Campbell’s Covered Bridge (both less than 10 minute drives) while your student is at Sassy Stables. There is a $15 fee per student for this field trip that needs to be paid in advance. There is no fee for parents who stay during the field trip. We need a minimum of 20 children for this field trip.
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-3rd-5th-field-trip-sassy-stables/
LOCATION:Sassy Stables Farms\, 570 Barnett Road\, Greer\, SC\, 29651\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Spartanburg,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044937
CREATED:20240512T150000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T213028Z
UID:10000665-1726657200-1726660800@upstatecoop.org
SUMMARY:SPT 3rd -5th Grade: USC Upstate Watershed Ecology Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:USC Upstate Watershed Ecology Center – Stream Ecology \n60 minute program / $1 per student\, which should be paid in cash the day of the event to USC. \n3rd 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 of this program. Wear or bring shoes to go in the water; no one can go in barefoot.  If you do not have other siblings\, please plan to stay with your child for the program. \nParents and siblings can remain on site and tour the arboretum or explore the stream in a separate area during this program\, with parental supervision.  Everyone needs to wear shoes to go in the stream. \nWe will have the use of the pavilion after the program if you would like to bring a picnic lunch. You may want to bring a towel and change of clothes\, sunscreen and bug spray.
URL:https://upstatecoop.org/event/spt-3rd-5th-grade-usc-upstate-watershed-ecology-field-trip/
LOCATION:USC Upstate Watershed Ecology Center\, 300 Gramling Drive\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29303
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Spartanburg,Elementary
ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie Forsberg":MAILTO:vaforsberg@gmail.com
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