Your guide to November art classes, family fun, learning and more

Family fun, tutoring, classes – plus tons of information you need to keep kids learning and having fun all year long! Does your child want to be on stage? Need to connect with other parents or find story time? Here’s where to start!

Family fun, learning and more

passima nonprofit program, provides individualized instruction for ages 6 to 20 who need to recover before starting school. Disabled or ESOL students welcome. Virtual training is offered. In-person tutoring is available at seven locations. Scholarships are available. For details, call 864-246-9898 or stridestutor.org.

Every Step of the Waya monthly email newsletter from Greenville First Steps, specifically geared toward your child’s age and development. The newsletter is completely free. Parents, grandparents and caregivers can enroll as many children as they need, from birth to age 5. Sign up at: greenvillefirststeps.org/newsletter and learn more about free programs for parents and educators at greenvillefirststeps.org.

Physical education courses at home are offered for ages 5 – 14 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm Wednesdays at the Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA and Mondays and Wednesdays at the Middle Tyger YMCA. From 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, participants participate in a fitness class that includes a warm-up, stretching, core strength and endurance, and a dynamic warm-up. Each week, students also work on developing athletic skills by learning the basics of basketball, soccer, pickleball, volleyball, golf or another sport. From 14:00 to 15:00, participants have a guided swimming lesson based on skill and ability. For details and registration, visit spartanburgymca.org/home-school-pe.

The BlocHaven team for ages 6 – 18 watch indoor rock climbing in a fun, supportive environment where youth build strength, endurance and confidence. Coaches cater for all skill levels with an emphasis on personal growth and a love of sport. Competition is not necessary. To learn more, join a no-obligation introductory practice held on the first and third Friday of each month. To learn more and sign up for an introductory practice, visit blockhaven.com/teams.

Well, Walkers is offered every Tuesday and Thursday in November except November 26 and 28 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The arena gym will be open from 9am to 1pm for anyone who wants a temperature-controlled space to exercise. Each loop around the concourse is a quarter mile. Well Walkers is a free event with no registration or advance notice. Free parking for attendees is provided in the arena’s VIP lot, located off Church Street. For details visit bonsecoursarena.com.

Black Bear Half Marathon and 8K has been rescheduled for November 10 in Hendersonville, North Carolina. For details and registration, visit idaph.net/black-bear-half-marathon.

Treetops Trail Race has been rescheduled for Nov. 16 in DuPont State Forest. For details and registration, visit idaph.net/treetops-trail-race.

Many Nantahala Outdoor Center Facilities including Bryson City and Nantahala River Gorge have reopened. For details visit noc.com/noc-operations-updates.

Excursions to Lake Jocassee is open with a variety of tours. For details visit JocasseeLakeTours.com.

Club of Little Teachers, available from the Greenville County Library System, is designed specifically for children under 5 to encourage the development of kindergarten readiness skills using Palmetto Basics. The details are at greenvillelibrary.org/kids/little-learners-club.

Free books – Greenville First Steps launched a Dolly Parton Imagination Library pilot in Greenville County. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is an early literacy program that mails free age-appropriate books to registered children from birth to age 5 each month. Currently, in Greenville County, children in 29690, 29611 and 29669 can enroll in Imagination Library. Registration is available at ImaginationLibrary.com.

Story Times

Story time it’s Thursday at 10 a.m. at Barnes and Noble in Greenridge. For details visit stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2221.

Family story time for ages birth – 5 is Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at Pendleton and Lander Memorial Libraries, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at Powdersville Library, and Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. at Anderson Main Library. Visit andersonlibrary.org.

Storytimes for preschoolers and toddlers are offered at Spartanburg Library locations. For details visit spartanburglibraries.org.

Preschool story time for ages 3 – 5 is at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Anderson Main Library. Visit andersonlibrary.org.

Story time for toddlers for ages 18 – 36 months is at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Anderson Main Library. Visit andersonlibrary.org.

Preschool stories for ages 2 – 5 are offered at the Pickens County Library. Call 864-850-7077 or visit pickenscountylibrarysystem.com.

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Cold reading workshop for grades 3 – 12 is 9 am – noon Dec. 14 at the Spartanburg Youth Theater. Cost is $55 each. Cold readings and script work are essential to the callback process, and becoming comfortable with both will help students feel more confident in any audition. Cold readings are sections of dialogue or a monologue from a script that the student has never seen before. Executives often use them on calls to look for bold choices that will make you stand out. This workshop will provide one-on-one guidance from SYT staff on tips and tricks on how to make sure cold readings don’t give you cold feet. Register online at spartanburg-youth-theatre.coursestorm.com/category/workshop-series.

Kimilee Bryant Studio accepting new voice students and beginning piano. Voice students must be at least 7 years old and able to read. Pageant coaching (talent, interview and presentation) is also offered by appointment. Regular students participate in recitals and events throughout the year. Email [email protected] for fees and information.

Art courses are offered at the Spartanburg Art Museum. For details and registration, visit spartanburgartmuseum.org.

Art courses for ages 6 and up are offered at A Cut Above Maker Space in Spartanburg. For cost, registration and details, visit acuteabovemakerspace.com.

Art courses are offered at GCCA – Greenville Center for Creative Arts. For details visit artcentergreenville.org.

Children’s Theater of South Carolina offers classes for grades pre-K – 12. For details visit, scchildrenstheatre.org.

Engage in music at Lawson Academy of the Arts – Private lessons and group classes are offered for musicians of all ages and levels, with instruction from Converse University professors and student-teachers. Learn to play the piano or join an ensemble. For details, call 864-596-9022.

Art programs are at TR Makers. Programs include homeschool classes, Afterschool Makers Elementary (grades K5 – 5), Afterschool Art School (grades 2 – 6), and more. For cost and registration, visit trmakersco.org.

Adventure Music Courses it’s Mondays at 9:30 and 10:30 at the Swamp Rabbit Café in the coffee shop. Classes are geared for Pre-K – Grade 1. Cost is $15 per class ($5 for each additional sibling) and includes a coffee and baked goods. For details and registration go to @musicadventure on Instagram or email [email protected].

This article originally appeared on the Greenville News: Classes and family programs for November

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