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2022 Upstate SC List of things for 11 and up tweens/ teens!

Upstate Mom Requested

By MacKid Sometimes the tweens want to do more grown up things October 13, 2022

Many of the following are not limited to age 11 and up but may feel more enjoyable with older children versus small.  Parents may decide for their child's ability as always.

Seasonal:

Ice Skating on Main United Community Bank Ice on Main | Greenville, SC - Official Website (greenvillesc.gov)

Swamp Rabbit Hockey Bon Secours Wellness Arena Greenville Swamp Rabbits Tickets | TicketSales.com ($18.+)

Triumph Soccer 2022 Schedule - Greenville Triumph SC ($15.+)

Greenville City Rec Recreation | Greenville, SC - Official Website (greenvillesc.gov) such as Pickleball Seminar for $15

Outdoor Movies-Several Communities Heritage Park/ Shakespeare at Falls Park and Moonlight Movies-Greer  Moonlight Movies | Greer, SC (cityofgreer.org)

Santa Rides -Easley and Greenville (book up months ahead) (Also check Fountain Inn)  Santa’s Sleigh Rides: Santa's Sleigh Rides Sign Ups- Downtown Greenville (signupgenius.com)

Tubing-Helen Ga: Home - Cool River Tubing

Sliding Rock-  Sliding Rock — Pisgah Campgrounds (adventurepisgah.com) ($5 ea fee)

Year-round:

Treetop Quest  Treetop Quest Greenville: Explore over 120 outdoor obstacles and zip-lines!

Cooks Station Cooking Classes Check with shop on age recommendations: The Cook's Station Events | Eventbrite

Camps- Check the Mac Kid Camp List under Guides 2022- Yes!! Childrens' Camps Guide | Macaroni KID Greenville

Spare Time Escape Rooms ESCAPE ROOMS – Spare Time Greenville (sparetimeentertainment.com)

The Many Trampoline places- Big Air, Urban Air, Sky Zone  Home - Greenville, SC (bigairusa.com)

Archery-Saluda River Archery | Sports Store | Piedmont, SC

Horseback Riding: Soft hands Simpsonville (1) Soft Hands Horseback Riding | Facebook

Exercise Classes YMCA/ Kroc Center/Sports Center (YMCA)Cardio Dance Blast- Class is a freestyle format based on pop, rock, and hip-hop music and easy to follow, high-energy dance steps.  Join the Party! Ages 13 and older. 

Teen (13-17)Joining Fee$29Monthly $31

Church-Youth Groups: (Free)

Sewing-Call to ask: Bernina Sewing Center | We're In Stitches | Greenville, SC (berninagreenville.com)

Wood working: Greenville Woodworkers Guild - Mentoring Classes

Raise Chickens: Raising Poultry 101 | Garden Style (1716) - YouTube

Tea Blending: Events — Petals Tea Shop

Nailed It DIY Greenville  Woodworking as well as Painting  Youth Designs | Nailed It® DIY Studio Greenville (naileditdiy.com) ($25. +)

Pickens Library Teen Boxes  Teen Book Box Subscription Request – Pickens County Library System  (Free)

Many waterfall hikes can be easier with older children:  (Fee for Park admissions)

Falls Creek Falls, 

Jones Gap Falls

Wildcat Wayside Falls

Rainbow Falls

Raven Cliff Falls

Pleasant Ridge Falls

Pottery   Classes — Hollowed Earth Pottery

Selfies at Murals across the area!!  I LOVE Murals Search- Greenville SC: Carry Your Family and the Camera!!! | Macaroni KID Greenville  (FREE)