The South Carolina Aquarium is located in Charleston and features thousands of aquatic animals from river otters and sharks to leggerhead turtles in over 60 exhibits, which represent the rich biodiversity of South Carolina from the mountains to the sea, housed in a 93,000 square foot building.

This clickable map includes all of the school districts in South Carolina.

Brookgreen Gardens, a nature preserve in Pawleys Island, offers daily programs and tours. The thousands of acres in Brookgreen's Lowcountry History and Wildlife Preserve are rich with evidence of the great rice plantations of the 1800's as well as with the native plants and animals of the distinctive landscaptes of the Lowcountry. Also features a Sculpture Garden.

N.I.C.H.E. is a diverse support group of home educating families tolerant of all members' differences, be they religious, educational or political in nature. They are inclusive and welcoming to all who desire to educate their own children in an atmosphere of mutual respect, tolerance and fun. This group serves the area from Myrtle Beach to Pawley's Island.

Cowpens National Battlefield commemorates a decisive battle that helped turn the tide of war in the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. On this field on January 17, 1781, Daniel Morgan led his army of tough Continentals, militia, and cavalry to a brilliant victory over Banastre Tarleton's force of British regulars. The battle at the "Cow Pens," one of only a few successful double envelopments in history, is recognized by historians as one of the most important of the American Revolutio...

The Home School Legal Defense Association provides a brief summary of the homeschooling laws in South Carolina. Includes a link to a legal analysis of laws relating to homeschooling in South Carolina.

Riverbanks Zoological Park & Botanical Garden in Columbia, offers more than 2,000 animals housed in natural habitat exhibits that use psychological barriers such as moats, water, and light to create an environment free of bars and cages for animals. A seventy-acre Botanical Garden provides visitors with an opportunity to experience both native and exotic plant exhibits.

CHASE SC is a nonprofit Christian association that provides information and resources for homeschoolers in South Carolina. Their website is full of information. (Be warned that all of their internal links open up a new window, making this website somewhat difficult to navigate.)

Learn about the world of animals at the Greenville Zoo. Explore animal exhibits and take in some of the educational programs.

A summary and explanation of Section 59-65-47 of the state law. In lieu of the requirements of Section 59-65-40 or Section 59-65-45, parents or guardians may teach their children at home if the instruction is conducted under the auspices of an association for homeschools which has no fewer than fifty members and meets the requirements of this section. Bona fide membership and continuing compliance with the academic standards of the associations exempts the home school from the further requiremen...

This site gets you information on Georgia homeschooling laws, Georgia homeschool associations, Georgia homeschool groups and co-ops, field trip opportunities, and information on Georgia standardized testing and test prep. If you wish to pursue the joys and satisfactions of homeschooling your children, this site is a good jumping off point for information and support. 

This is an email list designed to connect unschoolers in the Charleston, South Carolina, area.

South Carolina Homeschool Network (SCHN) offers information on South Carolina's homeschooling laws, accountability associations, support groups, events, links, national news, research and reports on homeschooling, information on publications, homeschool catalogs and more.

This synopsis of the laws regulating home education is provided by the South Carolina Homeschool Network.

The South Carolina Homeschooling Discussion Group is for SC homeschoolers, those thinking about homeschooling in this state, or newcomers to SC who want to learn more.