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We may not be getting on a yellow bus, but we’re diving into learning just the same. This relaxed meet ‘n greet style event will be at Gilmore Park in Holly Hill and will feature a back to school photo opportunity complete with a cute wooden desk, stack of books, and of course the obligatory red apple. Children of all ages will enjoy both open play and recess-style games hosted by volunteers, while parents will get to know one another in a relaxed environment. There is no cost for this event, which will be held exclusively for registered co-op members. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/1743191103447-I908O72H2WDVEMNZ6JUJ/unsplash-image-7fF0iei80AQ.jpg Events - Library Literacy Day September 16, 2025 Our co-op families will take over the local Holly Hill library and learn about the history of libraries, how to use a library to its full potential, and proper library etiquette. Tours, story time, a book hunt, free books and more! There will be something for everyone. There is no cost for this event, which will be held exclusively for registered co-op members. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/c425ce2a-5dbe-4cce-ba8a-c4bc6a1ec9bc/Bee+city+zoo.jpg Events - Bee City Zoo Adventure October 7, 2025 Visit a one of kind hands on zoo that is interactive and educational on a field trip to Cottageville, SC. For a discounted price of just $7/person (pending our group size), our families will enjoy visiting wallabies, antelope, tigers, a snow leopard, serval cats, cavies as well as many farm animals: Miniature horses and donkeys, turkeys, chickens, pheasants, and much more! As a part of this experience, parents will be provided an “interactive worksheet” to assist in making this an incredible LEARNING experience for everyone in their family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/02f98a55-4ff2-405f-a86e-35d491fc64ed/West+Farm.jpg Events - West Farm Corn Maze October 23, 2025 Take your family on an educational outing to practice way-finding and all the traditional pumpkin patch traditions! This field trip will give everyone open access for $8/person (paid directly to West Farm) to jump in the corn bins, ride the tractor, play in multiple spaces… optional story time, pumpkin painting, and a compass learning circle will give registered co-op members some extra fun! Please note this event is on a Thursday There is no cost for this event, which will be held exclusively for registered co-op members. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/223a5146-4d1d-45bc-b5ce-3a366448a975/children+museum.jpg Events - Children’s Museum & Science Fair November 4, 2025 Our registered co-op families will meet up at the Children’s Museum of the Low Country to experience all their exhibits first-hand. For $5/person, families can explore concepts like flight and pressure. Littles can shop at the imaginative markets or take on a real-building project with hammer and nails. Meanwhile, elementary and teens will have an opportunity to present a personal project at our very own STEM fair - they will display and do a mini teaching on a STEM concept of their choice to their peers, receive an evaluation based on confidence, content and creativity, and get a chance to walk home with some really great prizes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/c7a3760c-214e-489c-86ab-3cb420af2545/RA+-+Wheel+Party.jpg Events - Wheel Party February 17, 2026 We’ll meet up in Holly Hill with our scooters, roller blades, or skates and take on an obstacle course featuring opportunities to roll fast and slow, duck, turn, brake, and more. There’ll be wheel races (think electronic) for the teens and ride-on cars for the littles. Enjoy the fresh air while your crew wheels around making memories with their friends. Families can bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the fresh air among friends. There is no cost for this event, which will be held exclusively for registered co-op members. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/36897393-fc4c-4c1c-b4b0-001a684de0d9/Marionette.jpg Events - Marionette Theatre March 3, 2026 The Columbia Marionette Theatre will make a trip to Holly Hill to present their talent to our registered co-op families. Watch as three of our favorite storybook characters "Build a Better World" for themselves by combining their resources and working together to keep the Big Bad Wolf at bay. Special cameo appearance by Little Red Riding Hood! The Columbia Marionette Theatre will use short-strung marionettes, and a wide variety of creative rod puppets to bring this wonderful story to life. We'll get a rare look at behind the scenes once the show is wrapped up and your children will get to participate in a question-and-answer session with the theatre's traveling team. *The Marionette Theatre will be open to the general homeschool community. Tickets will be complementary for our registered co-op families and $5/person for guests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/d0c34b54-9372-44aa-98e2-4b55dc89832a/RA+Limestone+nature+trail.jpg Events - Nature Hike March 17, 2025 Registered co-op families will meet at the beginning of the Limestone nature trail at Santee State Park to participate in a leisurely walk around the 1-mile loop. Scavenger hunt cards will be provided for those interested, and afterwards, there is a playground for the littles and lots of open grass for picnic lunches. Everyone will enjoy time together in a common field overlooking Lake Marion. The cost to enter the state park is paid directly to Santee State Park and is $3/adult, $1/child (6-15 years), and kids 5 and under are free. This event is exclusively for registered co-op members and will also include optional story times and a free-range style nature craft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/1743199854492-647XSA0Q0RJ48O6GYHSN/unsplash-image-hgNfn2fz6rA.jpg Events - Beach Day April 7, 2026 Field trip to the Isle of Palms for an early spring beach day and a sandcastle building contest. We’ll post up a train of shade tents, stake down a designated baby area, and let the sea air and crashing waves sweep peace over us all. Teens can challenge each other to spike ball, we’ll collect seashells, and let our children experience the amazing privilege of coastal living. This event is for registered co-op members and the only cost is parking to be paid directly to the IOP county park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/1a7ad77b-d4f3-4b9e-b540-20fdd610164a/ra+berry+farm+2.jpg Events - Hickory Bluff Berry Farm April 21, 2026 Registered co-op families will gather at one of our local gems: Hickory Bluff Berry Farm in Holly Hill, SC. We’ll spread out into the fields to partake in a “u-pick” adventure and then create onsite complimentary strawberry shortcake. Yum! There are tables for our packed lunches and lounging, a play area, and a wonderful market and garden area stocked with great local finds. Kids may visit the chickens and bunnies and you can stock up on eggs, jams, and ice-cream sandwiches! The littles will enjoy an onsite story time, elementary and middle school kids can use the many yard games available. There is no cost for entry to this event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/4bc288b6-3699-4183-81c5-87ca26a0682d/Water+kickball.jpg Events - Splash Pad & Water Kickball May 5, 2026 Time to get wet and wild with a hilarious game of water kickball out on the field of Davis-Bailey park in St. George. Kids will team up and race to the bases, otherwise known as kiddie pools - and you’re not “safe” unless you get wet! While the elementary and teens compete for the title of true water champions, our littles will enjoy the splash pad onsite. Picnic lunch under a covered pavilion - This is likely going to be a favorite outing. This event will be exclusively for registered co-op families and there is no cost. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/e1ac6498-2c16-4361-bf67-987990ed9465/ra+teddy+bear+picnic.jpg Events - Teddy Bears Picnic May 19, 2026 Everyone grab your favorite stuffed animal, pack a picnic lunch, and head to Gilmore park in Holly Hill. Inspired by Jimmy Kennedy’s “The Teddy Bears’ Picnic,” there will be themed activities, contests, and games. Enjoy music while you eat, join in for the teddy bear parade, listen to teddy bear stories at a revolving “circle time” and take a family picture with our life-size teddy bear! With events and games planned for students in all age groups (yes, we have a special “teen tent”), this will be fun for everyone in the family. This event is open to anyone in the homeschool community. It is a FREE event, but registration is still required (a separate event specific registration) and priority will be given to co-op members. This final event is a great way to celebrate the end of the Root & Arrow “school season” and to invite other homeschool families to come find out more about who we are. https://www.rootandarrow.org/meetings daily 0.75 2024-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/1643639619317-4EO44T5LUUJDEOS13GCS/unsplash-image-XARK5oTCESA.jpg Meetings - Meetings We meet for group activities on the first Tuesday of each month 10am-1pm.* At 10:00am, we meet as an entire co-op at Holly Hill Methodist Church. We start with a few announcements and give everyone a chance to greet each other. Shortly after, parents will assist their children as they divide out into groups, by age, and go through three different activities (with about 40 minutes dedicated for each activity). At 12:30pm, all parents and children come together for lunch and the co-op wraps up at 1:00pm. To discover more of what your child(ren) will experience during a typical meeting, check out the activities listed for their age group: Babies and toddlers, preschoolers, elementary kids, and middle schoolers. Meetings for Fall Semester 2024 will be September 3rd, October 1st, November 5th and December 3rd. Meetings for Spring Semester 2025 will be February 4th, March 4th, April 2nd, and May 6th. *Group meetings are not held in January, June, July, or August. https://www.rootandarrow.org/contact daily 0.75 2025-03-28 https://www.rootandarrow.org/bookbin daily 0.75 2023-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/1643691942993-M59S48Y9GC833IHAWQR9/unsplash-image-9BoqXzEeQqM.jpg Book Bin - Book Bin Take a book. Give a book. And then do it all again. The book bin is exactly that: A bin/tub of books and curriculum that has been donated to our homeschool group. This bin will be available at all meetings. Parents are welcome to look through it and take any books that would help them on their homeschool journey. Likewise, parents who are ready to move on with their curriculum and/or books, are welcome to drop them off in the book bin for someone else to pick up. https://www.rootandarrow.org/babiesandtoddlers daily 0.75 2023-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/fb27a628-bfc2-4782-8e8e-4ee31a918007/RA+0-2.jpg Babies & Toddlers - Babies & Toddlers This group is for children who were/will be less than 4 years old as of September 1st of the co-op’s “school year.” The following program components will be explored for this age group at the monthly meetings held on the first Tuesday: Montessori-ISH Babies and toddlers will engage in Montessori inspired activities (the Montessori method of education involves children's natural interests and activities rather than formal teaching methods), as well as sensory bins/projects, and imaginative play. During this time, leaders and present parents will be encouraged to “invite” their children to engage in age-appropriate activities designed to encourage development on multiple levels. Story Time & Snack Babies and toddlers will break for snack and will be read engaging stories to help them learn the sounds of language, new words, and the social element of communication. We know a baby is never too young to grab ahold of the listening skills and memory retention that reading to them provides. Music & Movement Babies and toddlers will shake shakers, twirl ribbon rings, throw scarves in the air… all while learning classic childhood songs. This class will help improve balance, coordination and rhythm through dance and movement activities. Recess No child is too young for recess here. Held outside, this time for babies and toddlers features activities like crawling through tunnels, balancing on beams, jumping over ropes and more. Those that can walk will have plenty of opportunities to play games that have them throwing and rolling balls, running to catch flying bubbles, and learning how to “follow the leader.” Sensory bins, chalk, and sliding down slides…children will breathe the fresh air and play! https://www.rootandarrow.org/asl daily 0.75 2022-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/1644190254483-Z2ED1ZGFH6UZW99FCSVB/unsplash-image-87n4IpQl6c4.jpg ASL - Recess! A golden memory for every childhood is recess with friends! This year Root & Arrow children 3-10 will come together for obstacle courses and relays. They’ll tackle classics like tail tag, blob, and freeze dance. While elementary ages will get to try their skills at kickball, the preschoolers will experience the unforgettable magic of the celebrated rainbow parachute and the never-ending fun of red light green light. https://www.rootandarrow.org/teddy-bears-picnic daily 0.75 2025-03-28 https://www.rootandarrow.org/preschoolers daily 0.75 2023-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/26671798-d6a2-419c-afdf-5d7bd9b439f6/Ra+3-6.jpg Preschoolers - Preschool Children This group is for children who were/will be 4-7 years old as of September 1st of the co-op’s “school year.” The following program components will be explored for this age group at the monthly meetings held on the first Tuesday: STEM This interactive and engaging class will give preschoolers a chance to understand how the world around them reflects science, technology, engineering, and math concepts. With content and activities curated to their level of learning, children in this class will get a chance to develop a healthy curiosity and comfortability surrounding all kinds of STEM related topics. Recess The goal of this class is to take our wiggles and energy outside for a time of running, jumping, and big moves! Preschoolers will begin to understand concepts like personal best, achievement, mulligans, and practice as they experience the unforgettable magic of the celebrated rainbow parachute and the never-ending fun of games like red light green light. Duplo Club Preschoolers take on engineering projects designed with their small hands in mind. After reading an inspirational story together, children will get innovative as they build a relevant and related project. Sometimes solo and sometimes in supervised groups, they will tackle assignments to improve and use their problem solving, creativity, and fine motor movements. https://www.rootandarrow.org/elementary-kids daily 0.75 2023-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/d0ae74b0-a8b3-4a1b-85a6-29c88c644777/ra+7-10.jpg Elementary Kids - Elementary Kids This group is for children who were/will be 8-11 years old as of September 1st of the co-op’s “school year.” The following program components will be explored for this age group at the monthly meetings held on the first Tuesday: STEM This interactive and engaging class will give elementary kids a chance to understand how the world around them reflects science, technology, engineering, and math concepts. With content and activities curated to their level of learning, kids in this class will get a chance to develop a healthy curiosity and comfortability surrounding all kinds of STEM related topics. Often tapping into opportunities for teamwork, this class will offer a hands-on application and discovery opportunity for each of the topics it explores. Recess This class is designed to introduce elementary aged homeschoolers to the concepts of competition and personal drive in a healthy and safe environment! They will get a chance to learn and participate in group classics like Kickball, Soccer, and Jump Rope, while also taking on new challenges like the new and popular Viking Chess. Inspirational Art Unlike conventional crafting, this class will use inspirational activities like stories, music, classical examples, and “still life” to introduce kids to painting, mosaics, sculpting, and more! With the majority of time provided for the actual creation of unique art pieces, parents can expect their child to bring home a special work unlike any of their peers. https://www.rootandarrow.org/middle-schoolers daily 0.75 2024-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/d49b9020-4c1e-4f53-8330-312b39d4cbfb/ra+teens.JPG Middle Schoolers - Middle Schoolers This group is for older kids who were/will be 12-15 years old as of September 1st of the co-op’s “school year.” The following program components will be explored for this age group at the monthly meetings held on the first Tuesday: Book Club Co-op participants in this group will participate in a unique book club by reading together and discussing stories with their peers and a group leader. For the 2024-2025 ‘school-year,’ we will be going through 8 of Aesop’s most famous fables. After a lively group discussion, participants will have an opportunity to generate a relevant illustration, which will be compiled at the end of the year into a coffee table reader they can keep. STEM This interactive and engaging class will give pre-teens and middle school kids a chance to understand how the world around them reflects science, technology, engineering, and math concepts. With content and activities curated to their level of learning, kids in this class will get a chance to develop a healthy curiosity and comfortability surrounding all kinds of STEM related topics. Often tapping into opportunities for teamwork, this class will offer a hands-on application and discovery opportunity for each of the topics it explores. Leadership & Etiquette Students in this class will take a meaningful look at the power of developing social skills, specifically leadership and etiquette. This class will include both “round-table” style discussions as well as practical hands-on opportunities to engage with the principles being learned. Topics for the 2024-2025 year include discussions on Genteel-ness, Physical Care, Emotional IQ, and more. https://www.rootandarrow.org/parents daily 0.75 2023-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/5f38f246-4987-4de9-a6da-c17daedceb66/ra+parents.jpg Parents - Parents This homeschool cooperative is a true partnership with parents. While parents are not required to teach or lead specific classes, the co-op is not a drop off. So, parents will be asked to volunteer for some things like set up, supervision, clean up etc. When parents are not actively involved in helping with an activity, there are plenty of times to connect with others. All parents are expected to be present during meetings and events of the co-op, as drop off programs are not currently available. https://www.rootandarrow.org/partnerships daily 0.75 2023-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/c8d9d8b6-f902-4b49-833a-22867f619079/ra+save+the+children.png Partnerships https://www.rootandarrow.org/friends daily 0.75 2025-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/71d87c09-f7b3-4566-bce7-c3d21700d262/teddy+bear+kids.jpg Our Friends https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/3576cc59-5123-4cdb-b9df-bb7d92c9a3d7/RA+-+hhlibrary.jpg Our Friends https://www.rootandarrow.org/homeschoolclub daily 0.75 2026-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/1745468548924-OQ8MT6X2VAN5PUTAO7AG/unsplash-image-TqHDqXkWSCk.jpg Homeschool Club - Homeschool Club A partnership with the Holly Hill Library. Co-op families can meet up at the Holly Hill Library September thru November and February thru May on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of those months. During this program, families will be able to participate in activities like interactive play for babies, story time for preschoolers, and a game club for elementary children and teens. Once your activities are over, families can spend time looking for some great books to take home. While Homeschool Club is open to all homeschool families in the community, priority will be given to those families officially registered for the “school-year” when/if necessary. Visit https://www.facebook.com/share/1DxV5Uzi1W/ to see the list of dates for Homeschool Club (Spring 2026) https://www.rootandarrow.org/program-overview daily 0.75 2025-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61ddb3468794e07f89e94082/1745467858104-KQJ92JNUW6EU2BANHTYN/unsplash-image--Ux5mdMJNEA.jpg Program Overview - Program Overview A faith-based co-op for whole families to connect. The cooperative program of Root & Arrow consists of 4 main elements: Events - For each active month the co-op hosts two events, generally on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays (a total of 13 events). Each event is unique and offers elements to engage family members of all ages. The majority of the events are outdoors and local-ish to the Holly Hill area (with a few “field trips” to places like St. George, Isle of Psalms, and Cottageville). Homeschool Club - In partnership with the Holly Hill library, co-op families can meet up on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of active months and engage in activities like interactive play for babies, story time for preschoolers, and a game club for elementary children and teens (although there may be an opportunity for students 12+ to take a classical composition curriculum in the second semester). Pop-Ups - Throughout the “school-year,” co-op families can expect to be invited to a number of group activities that are usually theme based and available on a first come first serve basis. Examples of previous pop-ups include early literacy reading parties, a creation-based dinosaur expo, a quarry field trip, and lots of park meet ups with recess-style activities. The difference between pop-ups and events, is generally that they may not be on the available calendar at the start of the year; hence the term “pop up.” Facebook Group - Parents are invited to a private Facebook group to interact and are welcome to post and plan their own meet ups. The Facebook group is intended to allow parents to offer support, ideas, and even curriculum swaps with one another.