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  1. 4H Club Programs and Camps
    4-H is the youth 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. 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.
    Newport News, VA
    (757) 591-4838
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  2. Deep Creek Landing Kayak Rentals
    Offering kayak rentals to the public. Spend a few hours or the whole day paddling and exploring the calm waters of Deep Creek or the James River, catch some rays, and discover the natural beauty of our local waterways. This is a great activity that is safe for the whole family! Life jackets and instructions are provided before you launch.
    200 Old Marina Lane Newport News, VA 23602
    757-877-9555
    dcl@deepcreeklanding.com
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  3. Deer Park
    Home of Boundless Playground (wheelchair accessible). Ball fields, picnic areas, fishing, hiking trails.
    11523 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA
    (757) 886-7912
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  4. Huntington Park-Beach
    Home of Fort Fun Playground, picnic areas, athletic fields, tennis courts, fishing, public beach and rose garden.
    361 Hornet Circle Newport News, VA 23607
    (757) 886-7912
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  5. King-Lincoln Park
    Playgrounds, Tennis, Basketball Courts, Picnic Areas and Fishing.
    600 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA 23607
    (757) 886-7912
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  6. Mariners’ Museum Park
    Private Park open to the public. Includes Lake Maury & Noland Trail.
    100 Museum Dr, Newport News, VA 23606
    (757) 596-2222
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  7. Newport News Park
    Several Playgrounds. Outdoor Programs for all ages. Many free programs including nature exploration and seasonal hayrides. Home of Newport News Park Discovery Center.
    13560 Jefferson Avenue Newport News VA 23603
    (757) 886-7912
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  8. Peninsula SPCA Humane Education Learning Center and Petting Zoo
    Adoption-guarantee shelter, humane education learning center and petting zoo. Educational workshops, scout programs, birthday parties, and science camps.
    523 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard Newport News, VA 23601
    (757) 595-1399
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  9. Riverview Farm Park
    Home of Fantasy Farm Playground, picnic areas, soccer field, hiking trails.
    105 City Farm Road Newport News VA, 23602
    (757) 886-7912
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  10. Virginia Living Museum
    Virtual Camps available for Summer 2020! Hands-on activities, observatory, planetarium, outdoor boardwalk, native plant and conservation gardens, and 250 living species. Birthday parties available. Summer camps. Homeschool Programs.
    524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd Newport News, VA 23601
    (757) 595-1900
    judy.triska@thevlm.org
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    What a great opportunity for ages 12 and up! A FREE half-day conference where you can learn about mental health/substance use prevention and how you can save lives!
    September 23, 2021
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    Can a Tree Be Blue? is a fun, brightly illustrated nature story for toddlers, preschoolers, and young readers.
    September 23, 2021
  3. 2021 Salvation Army Christmas Assistance
    Salvation Army locations on the Peninsula and Southside are currently accepting applications for Christmas Assistance. Please share with those who could benefit from these programs during the holiday season!
    September 23, 2021
  4. Living History Family Day
    Enjoy interactive demonstrations of Regency era life! Play period games; learn from War of 1812 re-enactors, and experience what life was like as a soldier; meet a doctor, learn about medicine, and see medical instruments of the time; try English Country Dancing; and much more!
    September 22, 2021
  5. 2021 BIG LIST of Pumpkin Patches in Hampton Roads!
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  6. Families to Families: Shirland Forest
    Families to Families invites families with deaf and hard-of-hearing children to join them at Shirland Lot outside the Church of the Good Sherpard in Norfolk, on Saturday, September 25, 2021, from 10am-12pm!
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