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  1. 4-H Club Programs and Summer Camp
    Through 4-H, young people are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities that emphasize 4-H's "learning by doing" philosophy of youth development. 4-H Programs offers programs for young people ages 5-18. Summer camp available for ages 9-12.

    4-H has lots of projects: photography, technology, leadership, animals, horticulture, health, citizenship, nutrition, clothing, rocketry, woodworking, entomology, and arts and theatre.

    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.
    Portsmouth, VA
    (757) 393-5197
  2. Camp Apasus Girl Scout Camp
    Summer Day Camp located in Norfolk. Open to Girls entering grades 1-12. Campers participate in traditional camp activities such as Archery, Swimming, Canoeing, Arts.
    Camp Apasus Granby Street, Norfolk VA
  3. Hampton Roads Nature Club
    Family 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
  4. Hermitage Museum and Gardens
    Historic home with art galleries, gardens, woodlands and wetlands. Art classes, family programming, camps and more in the newly renovated Visual Arts Studio!
    7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk, VA 23505
    (757) 423-2052
  5. Homeschool Horticultural Society
    Homeschool Horticultural Society is based out of Hampton Roads, Virginia, and committed to learning about different ways of growing plants and gardening.
    Norfolk, VA
  6. Into the Wilds
    Helping to teach the world, one herb at a time. Open foraging classes, herbalism classes, salve making.
  7. Norfolk Botanical Garden
    Extensive gardens, walking trails and children's programming within WOW (World of Wonder) Children's Garden. Nature focused Classes, Workshops, and Homeschool programs available.
    6700 Azalea Garden Road Norfolk, VA 23518
    (757) 441-5830
  8. Norfolk Kayak Rentals
    Single and tandem kayak rentals and tours out of Norfolk, VA.
    4414 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508
    (757) 744-3408
  9. Ocean View Fishing Pier
    Fishing, summer fishing camp for kids. Open 24/7 Weather Permitting!
    Ocean View Fishing Pier 400 W. Ocean View Ave. Norfolk VA
    757-583-6000
  10. The Elizabeth River Trail
    Scenic trail through areas of Norfolk with markers providing area history.
    Norfolk, VA
  11. Tinkergarten
    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.
    Norfolk, VA
  12. Virginia Zoo in Norfolk
    Children's Programs, Exotic Animal Exhibits and Themed Gardens. Birthday Parties, Scout Programs, Family-friendly events and Summer Camps available. Teen conservation and volunteer opportunities. Nature Discovery Zone playground. Sensory inclusive support available.
    3500 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23504
    (757) 441-2374
  13. Weyanoke Bird and Wildflower Sanctuary
    The Sanctuary covers about eight acres of land in the western edge of the West Ghent neighborhood. It is open to the public from 9 AM on Saturday until 6 PM on Sunday (5 PM in the winter months).
    1501 Armistead Bridge Rd Norfolk, VA
    (757) 364-9406