Norfolk: Academics, Computers & STEM

4-H is the youth development education program of Virginia Cooperative Extension. 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. 4-H, the largest comprehensive youth development program in the nation, educates young people, ages 5 to 18, through a variety of experiential techniques that encourage hands-on, active learning. Many learning groups meet regularly and summer camps are also scheduled.

Residential 4-H Camps—programming events for youth ages 9 to 13 in which campers stay overnight (5 days, 4 nights).

Special Interest 4-H Camps—programming events focusing mainly on a specific project or theme area. There is a large variety of special interest 4-H camps available. Different age group requirements are offered for these camps.

Cloverbud 4-H Camps—programming events for youth 5-8 years of age. Youth must meet the minimum age of 5 between October 1 and September 30, and must not be older than the maximum age.

Tutoring - All Grades, All Subjects: Reading, Math, Science, History, Foreign Language, AP Courses, Test Prep, Social Skills

Tutoring for pre-Kindergarten to adult level, and specialize in:
math
science
English and reading
special needs students
study skills
most foreign languages
social studies
business

Activities for youth ages 6-18. Education and Career Programs, Health & Life Skills, Character and Leadership Programs, Art Programs, Sports, Fitness and Recreation Programs

K-12 Tutoring
ESL Tutoring
Adult Basic Education
GED® Prep
ASVAB Prep
VPT Prep
Career Training
Group Tutoring Sessions
Various Trainings
Presentations

BLAST offers a dynamic, three-day, residential summer experience on the campuses of Old Dominion University, Virginia Tech and University of Virginia. Through innovative hands-on sessions taught by faculty members and staff, students will explore the fun and excitement of STEM while residing in a college dorm.

Current Virginia 8th and 9th grade students with at least a C+ average and a desire to explore STEM opportunities are encouraged to apply.

BLAST is offered FREE of charge to students; however, transportation to and from the universities is the responsibility of each family. Students who have previously participated in BLAST are not eligible.

Summer Camps for 1st through 6th graders that take place at local elementary schools. This one-of-a-kind weeklong experience connects science, technology, engineering and math through fun hands-on activities.

Camp Invention is led by experienced local educators and new curriculum is introduced each year, inspired by the Inductees of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Children K-6 are presented with fun, hands-on challenges that encourage creative problem solving, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

A five-day information technology summer camp for girls, offered at ODU through the IT department in the Strome College of Business.

The Hampton Roads Chess Association (HRCA) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to bringing the benefits of chess to people of all ages and abilities across our region. Serving youth and adult competitive chess players, schools, the handicapped, the elderly, veterans, and Scouts. Ongoing chess programs, instruction, groups and Summer camps available.

The Center for Bioelectronics Stem Summer Institute (SSI) Program is a one-week academic program for rising 6th - 12th graders who are underrepresented in STEM and are interested in STEM research and STEM careers.

Homeschool Plus is dedicated to encouraging Christian homeschooling families in their commitment to provide the best possible education for their children. Offering a full range of enrichment and academic classes for PreK - 12th grade.

Horizons Hampton Roads inspires young minds through proven summer enrichment programs where low-income children are challenged academically, socially and physically to meet with greater successes in school and in life and are rewarded with gains on academic testing and grow in confidence.

Norfolk, Portsmouth, & Virginia Beach Public school students in grades K-8 who qualify for free/reduced lunch are encouraged to apply for Horizons through their guidance counselor.

Discovery Kids Puterbugs prepares children 3 - 8 years old with today's Top 100 Tech Skills, starting with the letters placement on the keyboard. Features small class size, personal attention, and exclusive access to continue the fun and learning online at home!  Classes are offered by Megabyte Tykes in over 31 schools through out South Hampton Roads.

A variety of programs are available through Norfolk Parks and Recreation including computers, athletics, art, music and more. Afterschool programs available. Birthday Parties available.

Free Library Programs and Services including storytimes, classes for all ages, and homework assistance.

Roots for A STEM offers STEM camps for children in Hampton Roads that inspire a passion for science, technology, engineering and math using hands-on lessons designed to excite and demystify the mind.

Norfolk location serves children from Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News, and Hampton.

Join Rosie Riveters for a hands-on, project-based STEM program for girls ages 5-14. The Rosie Riveters program provides a fun space for girls to imagine, create, and play while developing their skills in STEM.

Educational, creative arts, recreational and spiritual activities for all ages. Indoor water park.

Slover Library carries over 130,000 books and other items available to borrow, hosts classes and events from genealogy to children’s programs, and provides access to leading-edge technology. Some of the different spaces you will find at Slover include:

Playscape- a play area for children ages 0-2 filled with developmentally appropriate play equipment, KidZone for youth ages 3-6, Early literacy gaming computers and tablets, Children’s Art Studio, Children’s Programs, Reading Areas, Sound Studio, Study Rooms, Design Studio, Production Studio, Teen Zone — A casual environment with gaming, computers, and study rooms, YOUmedia Lab, Gaming Lounge, and Maker Studio in Selden Market.

Tidewater Community College’s weekly College and Career Exploration Camps are being offered all summer long on TCC’s campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffolk & Virginia Beach.

For youths ages 12 - 18. Drawing on Hampton Roads' rich maritime heritage, Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop provides area youth with unique and exciting experiential learning opportunities. Students learn math, science and other critical life skills as they build wooden boats and are taught to row and sail them on local waters. After school programming for ages 12-18. Summer camp programs available.

In-home tutoring for students in all grades and for all subjects in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Suffolk, and now Elizabeth City

Multiple programs for Hampton Roads families including fitness and athletic programs for kids and families, toddler programs, swim lessons, arts and theater programs, preschool programs, before/after school child care, summer and out of school camps, teen leadership programs and more.