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3D Printing services, free 3D printing art workshops for kids. Birthday parties available.
4-H is the youth (ages 5 to 19) development education program of Virginia Cooperative Extension. 4-H is rich with learning experiences where young people partner with caring adults and volunteers in a fellowship unlike any other program available to youth today. During the summer, 4-H offers a range of day and residential (overnight) camps.
Activities for youth ages 6-18. Education and Career Programs, Health & Life Skills, Character and Leadership Programs, Art Programs, Sports, Fitness and Recreation Programs
Private Day School for students in grades K-4th with learning disabilities in Hampton Roads.
Hands-On Exhibits, Activities and Events. Birthday Parties, Summer Camps and Homeschool Programs are available. Planetarium. Sensory-Friendly Hours are regularly scheduled.
Academic support for K-12, as well as students with special needs and homeschoolers.
Academic support for K-12, as well as students with special needs and homeschoolers.
The Community Outreach Coalition is a nonprofit organization that ministers to low-income youth and children with disabilities through academics, athletics, and the arts. Childcare, preschool, before/after care, tutoring, summer camps, science programs, athletics, cooking classes, dance and step, performing arts, vocal lessons & more.
Scouting Programs and Summer camps, open to Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts ages 6 and up.
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.
Hampton Roads Urban Agriculture is a non profit organization that is committed to reducing food insecurity within the Hampton Roads area, through urban farming, educational programming, and by creating a sustainable food system. We manage community gardens that are utilized to train veterans and community members in growing their own food or starting a small scale farm.
We offer programs around healthy eating, over 80% of the food grown in the garden is given away to those in need. We are working to launch our Drones in Agriculture program for at-risk youth as a way to expose them to careers in agriculture, STEM, coding, healthy eating as well as our youth farmers market entrepreneurship program. Youth summer programs available.
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.
At Mathnasium, we make math make sense - and have a lot of fun along the way! We develop a customized learning plan to help your child catch up, keep up or get ahead. Math-only tutoring for grades K-12.
Gearing up for summer? Check out our summer programs at https://www.mathnasium.com/math-centers/suffolk/program/summer!
Serving Suffolk, Isle of Wight, Western Branch, Churchland and beyond!
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.
Based in Hampton Roads, Okii Dream LLC specializes in creative media services, including stunning photography, professional videography, innovative drone artistry, and engaging educational programs.
- Aerial & Drone Photography – Capturing breathtaking views from above.
- Creative Videography & Photography – From portraits and events to captivating content creation.
- Educational Programs – Courses taught by experienced instructors and award-winning musicians in subjects ranging from English and Science to Theater and Musical Arts.
- Tutoring & Academic Advising - Personalized support to help you choose the right courses, set goals, and stay on track. Perfect for students planning ahead or needing direction.
Outdoor Nature Park in Portsmouth VA along the Elizabeth River! Lots of activities for families including:
- Restored Wetlands For Paddling And Nature-Watching
- 2 Miles Of Handicap-Accessible Trails
- Fred W. Beazley River Academy
- Wetland Learning Lab
- Earthworks Mound
- Picnic Pavilion
- Urban Tree, Butterfly & Fitness Trails
- Kayak Launch Close To Parking
- Educational Displays
- Free River-Friendly Parking
- Boardwalk And Wetland Footbridge
- Wildflower Meadow
- Picnic Tables
- River-themed playground with original mural
PATHS is an educational support program with academic and elective classes for students from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Registration to PATHS has a fee, plus a monthly fee for each class attended, and requires an approved membership. Entry into the Academy or Educational Therapy programs requires placement testing.
Activities for youth, teens, and families | After-School Child Care Center | Interactive Zone | Preschool | Sports Fields | Stay & Play Center | Pickleball | Basketball | Swim Lessons | Open Swim | Dance Classes | Cooking Classes | STEM Clubs | Camps
RAM'S Youth Center is an academic based program. We specialize in developing the total child. We incorporate academics, cultural arts, athletics and the social emotional learning into a comprehensive program that will help youngsters develop their gifts and truly learn to appreciate the values of life. RAM'S Youth stands for Raising Academic Mastery Skills in today's Youth!
Tutoring services, summer camps, after-school programs
Our voluntary summer camps for Portsmouth Public Schools are offered at no charge to parents with a minimal registration fee. Parents will need to provide transportation to and from camp as well as lunch daily. Totally funded by STARBASE, each summer camp runs for four consecutive days and includes an exciting field trip. Camps are developed as an expansion of the school year program so that students will continue their engagement in STEM education.
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. Scholarships 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.


