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Homeschool

Kurious Kids Sports

We are a mobile sports business that brings qualified coaching and the required equipment to you! Want to add a gymnastics class to your daycare or church? Give us a call!

New gymnastic and ninja classes coming to Crooked Creek Park!

South Carolina Forestry Commission - Harbison State Forest

Harbison State Forest in Columbia is one of the largest greenspaces within city limits east of the Mississippi River. The forest’s 18 miles of trails offer bikers, hikers, and joggers an up-close view of the wilderness without ever leaving town. For kids, find geocaches hidden along the Learning & Discovery Trails, check out the Unbeleafable self-led tree ID guide, or participate in SC Forestry Commission’s Junior Forester program.

We offer mommy-and-me music classes, group piano, voice, and ukulele lessons, and private instruction—creating fun, enriching musical experiences for children and families.

Midland Music Makers

We offer Music Together, a music and movement class for children ages 0-5 and the grownups who love them.

Horse Crossing Farm

| 210 Railroad Avenue, Lexington, SC

We are a family-owned mini farm in the heart of Lexington, SC. We offer horse riding lessons, mommy and me classes, toddler equine exposure sessions, animal meet & greets, farm/summer camps, private tours, birthday parties, field trips, music/art/storytelling classes and photography sessions. We have a large variety of animals including horses, a mini horse, a mini mule, a mini cow, goats, sheep, a pig, chickens, ducks, peacocks, turkeys, guinea fowl, rabbits, hedgehogs, an alpaca, a llama, cats and a dog.

Check out Kidding Around’s Review of Horse Crossing Farm

 

 

Stepping Out Dance Studio

(803) 526-7766 | 231 Cedar Crest Drive, Lexington, SC

Dance studio offering classes in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, acro, musical theater, pointe, pom and creative movement for ages 12 months to adult!

Summer Camps: Summer dance camps for kids ages 2 to 12. Partial day camps are available at a wide variety of times, including evenings. Styles of dance include ballet, jazz, tumbling, hip-hop, and creative movement.

Inspire Dance Daytime Dance Classes

Inspire Dance offers daytime dance classes for homeschoolers and preschoolers. Everything is fun, age-appropriate, and family-friendly. Sessions are 12-weeks on Mondays. Space is limited to maximize learning experience.

All Classes are taught by Cindy Cheek of Inspire Performing Arts 27+ years experience!

Summit Academy

Summit Academy is proud to be at the forefront of educational innovation where instruction is all virtual, provided by our Summit teachers. There are monthly in-person experiences, which include a mix of culture and relationship building activities, collaboration with peers, leadership opportunities, and regular field trips across SC.

YMCA of Columbia

The YMCA of Columbia is a charitable organization working toward a better community for all. We strengthen the foundation of community through: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.

Balloonopolis

Balloonopolis can provide the best entertainment available in the Columbia area with experienced and professional balloon artists, face painters, jugglers, magicians, and so much more.

Columbia Chess Club

Chess tournaments, casual play, and chess coaching.

Carolina Kids Co-op Lexington

We are an outdoor, academic, secular co-op looking to revolutionize the way our children are educated.

Foam Party Extravaganza

Foam Party Extravaganza is the newest, most exciting and unique party experience in the Midlands. We fill your event with millions of tiny bubbles in just seconds. It’s the #1 activity for the hot South Carolina’s summers. We bring unforgettable memories to each event.

The official training center of Ann Brodies Carolina Ballet. CDE offers dance classes year round for infants through adults in styles such as ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary. Morning/mid-day homeschool classes also available. Summer classes available as well.

Carolina Wildlife Center

We are a wildlife rehabilitation center focusing on songbirds and other native wildlife. We have programs for educational purposes for all ages.

Camps Available:

  • Nature Explores (ages 6 – 8)
    • Our Wildlife Neighbors: June 10th – 14th
    • Wild Senses: July 15th – 19th
  • Junior Naturalists (ages 9 – 12)
    • Our Wildlife Neighbors: June 17th – 21st
    • Wild Senses: July 22nd – 26th

Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (no extended care available)
Cost: $175 (1-week session

Camp Wild Things

Under The Lights Columbia Youth Flag Football League

A national co-ed football league for ages preK-8th grade aimed to empower youth, while creating an environment where they can thrive, compete, and have fun!

Outside Inn Campground

We are a campground & farm with RV camping and farm experiences.

Magnolia the Nature Club

We offer hands-on nature-based workshops for children of all ages.

Pony Gang Riding Academy

Discover a fun, safe, and nurturing horseback riding school offering English and Western lessons, homeschool classes, and Tiny Tot programs in a family-friendly, nature-based setting.

Gamechangers @ River's Edge Retreat

Our mission is empowering children for greatness through amazing programs, enriching faith, and providing essential support for families in the Midlands. We host a summer camp and afterschool program.

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