Wondering how to accomplish the magic of a visit with Santa during a pandemic? We’ve heard from our readers that they are looking for places to visit with Santa safely, lowering the risk of getting sick or passing off some germs to Santa. After all, no one wants to get Santa sick before Christmas! If your family is seeking some events to visit with Santa that have Covid-19 precautions in place, you’ve come to the right place. This list has a few ways to visit with Santa that offer clear Covid-19 precautions, outdoor experiences or socially distant ways to share that Christmas wish list.
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City of Greenville’s Emergency Mask Ordinance Extention
Monday, October 12th Greenville’s city council voted unanimously to extend the temporary mask ordinance that was put in place back in June. This is the second time it has been extended by the City of Greenville. The new mask ordinance extension will remain in place for 60 days.
In addition to the original directives (included below), the city included mention of the State’s mandates regarding restaurants. That mandate requires that all restaurant workers wear a mask at all times and that customers need to wear one unless they are eating or drinking.
South Carolina DHEC recently released data indicating that places with mask mandates saw a 46% decline in new covid-19 cases within 4 weeks of the requirement. The City of Greenville was one of the first in South Carolina to implement social distancing guidelines, with a large percentage of municipalities following their lead.
Here’s what the ordinance means for residents and businesses in the city of Greenville.
Disclaimer: Kidding Around does not provide legal advice. Please always consult the most current ordinances in their entirety.
What Does the Mask Ordinance Do?
- The City of Greenville requires customers to wear face coverings inside all retail establishments within the city limits. This includes all retailers, including service-based businesses such as hair salons, barbershops, spas, and nail salons, as well as restaurants.
- The Greenville ordinance requires these businesses to enforce social distancing recommendations for employees and customers, including maintaining 6 ft of the distance between people, hand washing and sanitizing, allowing employees to wear masks and gloves, and cleaning high touch surfaces.
- The ordinance encourages citizens to follow social distancing recommendations, including maintaining social distancing when out, washing or sanitizing hands, covering a cough, and cleaning high touch surfaces.
- Those in violation can be fined up to $100, and businesses with repeated violations can have their occupancy permit or business license suspended or revoked.
You can read the full Greenville Social Distancing Ordinance available online.
Not Trick-or-Treating this year? Here’s a list of Halloween Alternatives. You can still celebrate even if you’re social distancing.
School-Age Childcare in Spartanburg, SC
Are you looking for childcare this fall in Spartanburg for a school-age child? You are not alone. Many working parents need full-time or part-time care for their children on days when their children are not attending school in person. As a result, many local childcare providers and children’s activity venues are creating school-age childcare programs. Many of these programs offer school work assistance and flexible schedule to help working parents during this difficult time.
We have a list of school-age childcare providers in Spartanburg to help Spartanburg parents find appropriate childcare. Our School-Age Childcare in Spartanburg list is one piece of our much large School-Age Childcare near Greenville, SC list, which covers Spartanburg, Greenville and the Upstate.
Use these links to access the lists on our sister site Kidding Around Greenville.
We are continuing to update these lists. If you know of a school-age childcare opportunity in Spartanburg that we are missing, please let us know in the comments.
Greenville Martial Art Center is Ready to Help Parents this Fall!
Do you need full-day childcare, flexible attendance care for roadmap schedules, or after-school childcare for your school-age child this fall? Greenville Martial Art Center is bringing their exceptional full-day summer program to the school year with their new learning camp program for Greenville County’s virtual and eLearning students. Plus, GMAC continues their amazing after-school program with pick-up from local schools. No matter your childcare needs this year, GMAC can help.
(more…)Summer Time Treats: Find the Best Frozen Treats near Spartanburg, SC
Is it time for some ice cream or a milkshake in Spartanburg? Summer time is here and our readers have checked-in with their favorite summer time frozen treats. We compiled their answers to help you find the perfect ice cream cone, the most delicious snow cone and even some very unique milkshakes. Enjoy your summer time treat and don’t forget to let us know if your favorite isn’t on our lists!
(more…)Snatch a Break with a Donut in the Park in Downtown Greenville, SC
Looking for a place to spend the morning out with the family in Greenville, SC? It’s not a full day trip and it’s definitely not a vacation, but even a morning out can do wonders to lift our spirits and bust that boredom. Consider combining a take-out treat with a less popular shaded park for a fun and low stress morning. One recommended combination is Hendough Chicken & Donuts at Gather GVL and Linky Stone Park, Children’s Garden in downtown Greenville. The donuts are some of the most fabulous in Greenville and the park is shaded, cool, and a place to explore that will help bust a little boredom.
(more…)See 500,000 LEGO Bricks at NC Arboretum
Did you know the Nature Connects LEGO brick scultpture exhibit is back at the North Carolina Arboretum? The nature themed exhibit features 16 sculptures made out of Lego bricks by artist Sean Kenney. In total, the exhibit utilizes nearly 500,000 LEGO bricks in sculptures displayed throughout the arboretum’s gorgeous gardens.
This is a fabulous day trip from Greenville and there’s plenty of space to spread out and safely enjoy the arboretum! We have some things you should know about the exhibit, plus ideas to turn this day trip adventure in to an educational field trip. Homeschoolers, we’re looking at you.
(more…)School Decisions: In-person or Virtual Public School, Private School or Homeschool?
Trying to decide the best education option for your kids in Greenville, SC? Back to school season comes with some serious decision-making for Upstate parents. In this guide, you’ll find information on the educational options available to Upstate parents. Have more questions? Let us know and we’ll try to find the answers.
This article includes:
Information on Greenville County Schools
Information on Private Schools
Information on Homeschooling
Information on Virtual Charter Schools
Adventure Awaits at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, NC
Are you looking for a magical, holiday weekend trip just under two hours from Greenville? Great Wolf Lodge in Concord should be at the top of your list. It’s an easy drive from Greenville, it’s a great destination for families with all ages from toddlers to teenagers, and your stay includes an indoor waterpark that’s nice and warm even in the winter. The lodge is packed full of activities for making family memories.
Thank you to Great Wolf Lodge for hosting Kidding Around. Note: Prices and information are included for your convenience but may change. Please check the Great Wolf Lodge website or call before making plans.
(more…)Crisis Schooling is Not Homeschooling: An Honest Look at One Family’s Homeschool Days
Many people are planning their first year homeschooling for the 2020/2021 school year. The uncertainty of schooling around the pandemic is definitely a major contributing factor. Opinions on homeschooling are vast. A quick google search will produce more sources supporting any argument about any facet of homeschooling than one could possibly digest. From curriculum choices, to how many hours are needed for schooling, to whether one should homeschool at all, everyone has an opinion and is willing to share it.
One thing that everyone seems to agree on, however, is that the socially dubbed “crisis schooling” is not the same as homeschooling. So, you might be wondering, what does a typical homeschool day look like? What can new homeschooling families expect this lifestyle to look like? While the possibilities are truly endless, there are a few major expectation reality checks that I’ve had to learn the hard way over the years.
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