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Clubs & Pods
We believe that regular opportunities for consistent relational development,
are an integral part of a thriving homeschool community.
Pods & clubs may be free,
or have small fees.
If you're interested in leading a pod, or club,
contact our Small Groups Coordinator, Lisa Blevins at Lblevins.2012@gmail.com.
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HCU Beta Club
Location: Eastside Baptist Church
Meeting: 12:30- 1pm, every 1st and 3rd Thursday.
Age: 9th-12th grade
Cost: $32
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Benefits include:
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Recognition in a prestigious national honor society
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Certificate of membership
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Membership card
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Membership lapel pin
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Opportunity to showcase talent in engineering, performing arts, drawing, painting, apparel design, marketing, graphic design, photography, quiz bowl, speech, spelling bee, music, robotics and more at state convention
For more information & registration: HCU Beta Club
Student Newspaper / Journalism Club
Location: Westside of Spartanburg
Meeting: 11AM, 1 Friday a month.
Age: 8 & up
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Be a reporter, editor, photojournalist, or video journalist! And, gain some valuable experience, and extracurricular involvement to build on for future higher education plans.
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We meet once a month to finalize the online newspaper issue, discuss new assignments, and learn about journalism.
Students will work on their written, photo, or video report, on the topic they have chosen, independently, and upload their work prior to the monthly meeting.
More information & Registration: www.homeschoolupstate.com/event-details/student-newspaper-journalism-club
American Girl History Pod
Location: Simpsonville
Meeting: 2nd & 4th Mondays, 2-3:30pm, August 24 - May 24.
Age: 8-12
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Bach session we dig into a different historical era through the original American Girl characters, in chronological order, starting with Kaya in 1764 and closing out Year 1 with Rebecca in 1914. Every single meeting has a hands on activity to go with it, plus real history, map work, and discussion tied to whatever book we're reading.
COST: $50 per semester, includes crafts & snacks
More information & Registration: https://forms.gle/9WXVorUeEHyqEjah8
Mauldin Park Meet-up
Meetup group that allows our kids an opportunity to regularly play with and form friendships with other homeschoolers. Low-key group. No leadership requirements. Come and play!
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Mondays 10:30-12:30 at Mauldin Cultural Center playground.
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Join: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14o55v6BhH/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Contacts: Christa Cockrell, Nicole Gardiner
Happy Homeschoolers Pod
Location: Tyger River Park
Meeting: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday
Age: all ages
A social meet-up every 2nd & 4th Thursday at 2:30pm at Tyger River Park. We meet to encourage each other in homeschooling & life, and to have relationship building experiences for our children, in an intentionally positive & kind environment.
Join here: https://band.us/n/afa0b0c7d5BaL
Contact: Carrie Knepper
Student Government
Location: TBD
Meeting: TBD
Ages 9-12, Junior Council Members
Ages 13 & up, Senior Council Members
Details coming soon.
Join here: TBA
Preschool - Kindergarten Pod
Location: TBD
Meeting: TBD
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Details coming soon.
Join here: TBA
Spartanburg & Boiling Springs Park Meet-up
Meeting: Wednesdays
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Age: all ages
​This park meet-up group primarily coordinates meet-up times via Facebook messenger. Once you've joined their fb group, please let an admin know if you haven't received an invite to the group message.
Join here: www.facebook.com/groups/649674887188332
Career & Community Helpers Pod
Club full, waitlist available.
Join us for a small group pod that will explore careers and our community. We plan field trips, service projects, events, and play dates. The goal is to have a consistent group of kids participate to make friends and develop relationships as we learn and explore!
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Schedule: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, afternoons
Age: Any Age
Cost: No cost unless a field trip requires payment
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Requirements: We ask that you commit to attending events so the kids can get to know each other and to respect the time of volunteers and venues that will be hosting us. Preference is given to HCU Member group and Simpsonville area residents. Members must commit to attending events, members need to help organize an event or playdate.
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Contacts: Lisa Blevins, Ashley Braun
