Chesapeake: Animals & Nature
Bergey's Breadbasket
Description:
Special Events and Birthday Parties on the Farm.
Phone:
(757) 546-9225
Camp Outback - Girl Scout Camp
Description:
Camp Outback is offered as a day camp experience for girls each summer. Campers can enjoy hiking on nature trails, be challenged on the fitness trail, climb the 50 foot outlook tower, canoe on Bells Mill Creek or participate in outdoor classroom activities in one of the four outdoor pavilions located on the property.
Phone:
(757) 547-4405
Chesapeake 4-H Clubs & Programs
Description:
4-H provides “learn by doing” opportunities for youth to receive “hands on” experiences through work or activities. 4-H is for all youth, both boys and girls between the ages of 5-18. Summer Camps Available!
Address:
Chesapeake, VA
Phone:
(757) 382-6612
Email:
jddailey@vt.edu
Chesapeake Arboretum
Description:
A tree sanctuary that hosts an 18th century homestead for enjoyment and education. Extensive walking trails.
Phone:
(757) 382-7060
Chesapeake City Park
Description:
Large park in Chesapeake that includes Fun Forest Children's Playground, a Dog Park, Skate Park, Outdoor Stage, Horseshoe Courts and more.
Phone:
(757) 312-0243
Chesapeake Parks & Recreation
Description:
Art, Camps, Cooking, Dance, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Special Needs, Sports, Toddler Programs, Summer Camps, Special Events & more. Homeschool Activities. After School Care available.
Address:
Various locations in Chesapeake, VA
Phone:
(757) 382-6411
Chesapeake Planetarium
Description:
Free Admission to Public Planetarium Programs. Registration required
Address:
312 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone:
(757) 547-0153
Discover Virginia Outdoor Adventure Camp
Description:
Affordable, Eco-Tours for small groups of KIDS, 6 to 12, EVERY DAY, EVERY WEEK, ALL SUMMER, Kayaking, Swimming, Crabbing, Fishing, Hiking and MORE! Fun Outdoor Learning ALL DAY, EVERY DAY- In our 25th Year! Kids come home HAPPY & TIRED! Professional, Attentive Staff Where Learning is FUN! Reserve Your Spot Now!
Phone:
(757) 721-9668
Email:
rvenner@discoverva.com
Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
Description:
Wildlife refuge with multi-use trails for walking, biking, horseback riding, and an launch area for boating.
Email:
dsct@cityofchesapeake.net
Easy Does It Ranch & Pungo Equine Rescue and Rehab Center
Description:
We are the Easy Does It Rescue Ranch & Western Riding Academy and we are a full teaching facility (soon to be a 501(c)3 nonprofit status rescue). We have a schooling program for anyone of any age to learn every aspect of the horses. You learn to take care of the horses as if you would own one in the future. Trail Rides available.
Address:
1424 Benefit Road
Chesapeake VA
Chesapeake VA
Phone:
757-721-4646
Email:
easydoesitranch@gmail.com
Fun Forest Playground
Description:
Large children's playground withing Chesapeake's City Park.
Phone:
(757) 312-0243
Great Dismal Swamp Refuge/Canal Trail
Description:
Wildlife refuge with multi-use trails for walking, biking, horseback riding, and an launch area for boating.
Email:
dsct@cityofchesapeake.net
Hickory Ridge Farms
Description:
Special Events on the Farm including the Food Truck Rodeos. Cowboy and Cowgirl themed birthday parties for kids including bounce house, hay-ride, farm animals and pony rides.
Phone:
(757) 560-6763
Northwest River Park
Description:
Local park in Chesapeake with a playground, boating, fishing, hiking, putt-putt course, horse shoes, volleyball nets. Summer camps available at this location.
Phone:
(757) 421-7151
Oak Grove Park
Description:
Local park in Chesapeake with a fitness trail for walking, running, biking. Fishing platforms and a kids play area on site.
Phone:
(757) 382-6411
Rocking Pony Stables
Description:
Horseback riding lessons, Educational Events, Birthday parties.
Phone:
(757) 932-0032
Email:
rockingponystables@gmail.com
Sea Breeze Ponies
Description:
A small family farm offering riding lessons, sales, camps and pony school. Ages 4 and up.
Phone:
757-773-4270
Tinkergarten
Description:
Tinkergarten® 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.
Address:
Chesapeake, VA
Western Branch Park
Description:
Local park in Chesapeake with playgrounds, basketball courts, pickleball courts, athletic fields and more.
Phone:
(757) 382-6411
