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AdvertisementsLearn moreFeaturedThe Nature Bus"Say YES to NEW adventures" with The Nature Bus, summer camp experiences for nature-loving kids, teens, and toddlers!
Ages 1-7 TINKERGARTEN FOREST CAMP with adult: June 3-6 at First Landing State Park (10-12:30 M-Th)
Ages 8-12 NATURE QUEST* SUMMER CAMP: July 15-19 AND Aug 5-9 (9am - 3pm)
Ages 13-15 TEEN NATURE QUEST* CAMP: June 17-21 (9am - 3pm)
The Nature Bus has 16 seats, allowing 16 campers per camp session. *Please note: To ensure the best possible experience for all campers, we request a teacher recommendation for each student enrolling in Nature Quest camps.
Hop on board The Nature Bus and explore outdoor nature activities and adventures. Campers will depart daily from REI in Town Center, Virginia Beach, and activities will include visits to different outdoor parks and nature preserves each day, allowing for the exploration of a variety of ecosystems, and hands-on, up-close identification of plants and animals (including native plants and pollinators).
Campers will learn about the use of naturalist tools & methods, birding, swimming, nature journaling, watercolor painting, nature meditations, eco arts, naturalist challenges, environmental stewardship, and so much more!
The overall "vibe" of Nature Bus camps is a peaceful feeling. Camp days are filled with zen-like, relaxed activities to encourage campers to use their senses to experience nature in a manner in which naturalists approach the natural world. Our goal is to awe children/teens, inspire a sense of wonder, and develop their naturalist skills.
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Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage MuseumSeasonal. Art & artifacts documenting the migratory birds that pass through this area of Eastern Virginia.
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Cullipher FarmLocal farm offering a roadside market with fresh produce, baked goods, ice cream, and our pick-your-own fields and orchards. Cullipher Farm offer fruits for picking throughout the season including Strawberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Grapes, Apples, and Pumpkins. Each fall they have a unique themed corn maze. On-site play area.
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Ebbing TidesBased out of Virginia Beach, Ebbing Tides provides Stand-Up Paddleboards (SUP) sales, rentals, lessons, and tours in the Chesapeake Bay, Lynnhaven Inlet, and the Atlantic Ocean.
DISCOVER VB's coastal ecology on a SUP during our week long day camps. -
False Cape State ParkWildlife, Hiking, Biking, Boating, Educational Programs.
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First Landing State ParkSwimming, trails, wildlife, children/family programming. Summer Junior Ranger Camp ages 4-12
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Forest School – Virginia Beach HomeschoolersA child led, parent facilitated, forest exploration group. We will occasionally have activities the kids can learn from as they're interested but we defer to the children's lead believing that a child's play is their best work. (Facebook Group)Virginia Beach, VA
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Hampton Roads Nature ClubFamily Nature Clubs worldwide are dedicated to helping people get time in nature back on the family calendar by providing regular opportunities to engage in hikes, paddles, camping trips and other fun outdoor family activities.Portsmouth, VA Norfolk, VA Virginia Beach, VA
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Hunt Club FarmPetting Farm with many children's activities including animals, Birdwalk Aviary, and TreeWalk Adventure. Birthday parties. Special Events.
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Lake Lawson Lake Smith Natural Area42-acre preserve with more than 12,000 feet of shoreline. Boating, fishing, playground and more.
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Nature MattersNature activities for children and teens with a focus on 1. Having FUN outdoors!
2. Learning about the natural world
3. Getting environmentally INVOLVED. Open to all families in Hampton Roads, meetings take place in Virginia BeachCBF Brock Environmental Center 3663 Marlin Bay Dr Virginia Beach, VA 23455(757) 288-9595 (text preferred) -
Nature’s PlaygroundOffering outdoor nature programs for children using the Tinkergarten Curriculum.
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The Bunny HutchA zoo that isn't a zoo! The Bunny Hutch combines elements of a zoo, animal adoption, nutrition, pet sitting, animal rehabilitation, grooming, birthday parties, pet walkers, conditioning, community outreach, classes, habitat enrichment, conservation and fun. Summer Camps and Birthday Parties available.
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The Nature BusGuided Eco Tours in the Coastal Virginia area – offering customizable nature experiences for private-groups & Saturday Escapes tours (on most weekends) that are open to everyone. Summer camps highlighting local nature experiences are available.
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Thisldo FarmRiding lessons - One hour long private lessons with Mrs. Sylvia. Students help groom and tack up the horse, ride, and untack at the end of their lesson. Students will advance through the various stages of riding as their instructor sees fit. Each lesson is tailored to the individual student. All levels are welcome, beginner to advanced! Summer camps available.
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TinkergartenTinkergarten® provides the best early childhood education in the healthiest classroom of all—the outdoors. We match families with leaders in their local community who offer activity-based kids classes that help them develop the skills that matter most—all while having fun! Ages 18 months and up.Virginia Beach, VA
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VB Sea CampPresented by the Oyster Reef Keepers of Virginia. We use our child-sized kayaks, stand up paddleboards, surfboards, nets and explore our local estuarine habitats on every
Sea Camp. All camps are 9 AM – 4 PM. Proceeds support our award winning student oyster restoration program with
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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science CenterHands-on exhibits, outdoor aviary, nature trail, and marshlands. 3D IMAX® Theater. Boat trips, tours, children's programs. Birthday parties and summer camps available. Teen nature conservation programs and opportunities.
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Virginia Beach 4H Programs and Camps4-H is the youth development program of the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service conducted by Virginia Tech and Virginia State Universities. It is an informal, hands-on education approach focusing on building lifelong learning skills that develop youths' potential through community clubs, special-interest groups, camps and in-school programs. Projects cover subjects ranging from citizenship, foods and health, to animal sciences. These are "learn-by-doing" programs for youth ages 5-19.? Overnight Camp available.
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Virginia Beach City Public School PlanetariumPlanetarium with $3 shows for the public, reservations required.
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Virginia Beach Parks & RecreationClasses, sports and activities for all ages. Many free special events open to the community. Summer Camps and Birthday parties available.
Bayside, Bow Creek, Great Neck, Kempsville, and Princess Anne locations have an indoor play structure. -
Virginia Beach SPCALocal SPCA chapter. Tours, Special Events, Volunteer Opportunities and Summer Camps offered.
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Virginia OutsideFishing and outdoor adventure camps ages 7-14.
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What The Farm Kids CampWhat The Farm Kids Camp is a summer, week-long full-day program for children ages 5-12 years old. Campers will work with our experienced farm staff to learn about sustainable agricultural practices, such as caring for our farm animals, collecting eggs, turning compost, planting, weeding, irrigating, harvesting, studying bees and pollinators, and making homemade foods. What The Farm is all about fostering a child’s creativity, natural curiosity, and appreciation for the outdoors… oh, and lots of ORGANIC fun!
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