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  1. Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum
    Seasonal. Art & artifacts documenting the migratory birds that pass through this area of Eastern Virginia.
    1113 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach, VA 23451
    (757) 437-8432
  2. Cullipher Farm
    Local farm offering a roadside market with fresh produce, baked goods, ice cream, and our pick-your-own fields and orchards. Cullipher Farm offer fruits for picking throughout the season including Strawberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Grapes, Apples, and Pumpkins. Each fall they have a unique themed corn maze. On-site play area.

    Follow them on Facebook for Seasonal Events and Upick! https://www.facebook.com/CullipherFarm
    772 Princess Anne Rd Virginia Beach, VA 23457
    (757) 721-7456
  3. Ebbing Tides
    Based out of Virginia Beach, Ebbing Tides provides Stand-Up Paddleboards (SUP) sales, rentals, lessons, and tours in the Chesapeake Bay, Lynnhaven Inlet, and the Atlantic Ocean.
    DISCOVER VB's coastal ecology on a SUP during our week long day camps.
    4425 Shore Dr, Suite 104 Virginia Beach, VA 23455
    757-567-4601
  4. False Cape State Park
    Wildlife, Hiking, Biking, Boating, Educational Programs.
    4001 Sandpiper Road Virginia Beach, VA 23456
    (757) 426-7128
  5. First Landing State Park
    Swimming, trails, wildlife, children/family programming. Summer Junior Ranger Camp ages 4-12
    2500 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23451
    (757) 412-2300
  6. Forest School – Virginia Beach Homeschoolers
    A child led, parent facilitated, forest exploration group. We will occasionally have activities the kids can learn from as they're interested but we defer to the children's lead believing that a child's play is their best work. (Facebook Group)
    Virginia Beach, VA
  7. 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
  8. Hunt Club Farm
    Petting Farm with many children's activities including animals, Birdwalk Aviary, and TreeWalk Adventure. Birthday parties. Special Events.
    2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456
    (757) 427-9520
  9. Lake Lawson Lake Smith Natural Area
    42-acre preserve with more than 12,000 feet of shoreline. Boating, fishing, playground and more.
    5381 Shell Road Virginia Beach, VA
    (757) 385-0400
  10. Nature Matters
    Nature activities for children and teens with a focus on 1. Having FUN outdoors!
    2. Learning about the natural world
    3. Getting environmentally INVOLVED. Open to all families in Hampton Roads, meetings take place in Virginia Beach
    CBF Brock Environmental Center 3663 Marlin Bay Dr Virginia Beach, VA 23455
    (757) 288-9595 (text preferred)
  11. Nature’s Playground
    Offering outdoor nature programs for children using the Tinkergarten Curriculum.
    Virginia Beach, VA 23451
  12. The Bunny Hutch
    A zoo that isn't a zoo! The Bunny Hutch combines elements of a zoo, animal adoption, nutrition, pet sitting, animal rehabilitation, grooming, birthday parties, pet walkers, conditioning, community outreach, classes, habitat enrichment, conservation and fun. Summer Camps and Birthday Parties available.
    1165 Jensen Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23451
    (866) 488-4248
  13. The Nature Bus
    Guided Eco Tours in the Coastal Virginia area – offering customizable nature experiences for private-groups & Saturday Escapes tours (on most weekends) that are open to everyone. Summer camps highlighting local nature experiences are available.
    Virginia Beach, VA
    757-288-9595
  14. Thisldo Farm
    Riding lessons - One hour long private lessons with Mrs. Sylvia. Students help groom and tack up the horse, ride, and untack at the end of their lesson. Students will advance through the various stages of riding as their instructor sees fit. Each lesson is tailored to the individual student. All levels are welcome, beginner to advanced! Summer camps available.
    5379 Blackwater Loop Virginia Beach, VA 23457
    757-724-5030
  15. 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.
    Virginia Beach, VA
  16. VB Sea Camp
    Presented by the Oyster Reef Keepers of Virginia. We use our child-sized kayaks, stand up paddleboards, surfboards, nets and explore our local estuarine habitats on every
    Sea Camp. All camps are 9 AM – 4 PM. Proceeds support our award winning student oyster restoration program with
    local schools.
    Virginia Beach, VA 23471
    (757) 323-4212
  17. Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
    Hands-on exhibits, outdoor aviary, nature trail, and marshlands. 3D IMAX® Theater. Boat trips, tours, children's programs. Birthday parties and summer camps available. Teen nature conservation programs and opportunities.
    717 General Booth Blvd Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
    (757) 385-3474
  18. Virginia Beach 4H Programs and Camps
    4-H is the youth development program of the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service conducted by Virginia Tech and Virginia State Universities. It is an informal, hands-on education approach focusing on building lifelong learning skills that develop youths' potential through community clubs, special-interest groups, camps and in-school programs. Projects cover subjects ranging from citizenship, foods and health, to animal sciences. These are "learn-by-doing" programs for youth ages 5-19.? Overnight Camp available.
    Virginia Beach, VA
    (757) 385-4769
  19. Virginia Beach City Public School Planetarium
    Planetarium with $3 shows for the public, reservations required.
    3080 S. Lynnhaven Road Virginia Beach VA 23452
    (757) 648-4940
  20. Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation
    Classes, sports and activities for all ages. Many free special events open to the community. Summer Camps and Birthday parties available.

    Bayside, Bow Creek, Great Neck, Kempsville, and Princess Anne locations have an indoor play structure.
    Various locations throughout Virginia Beach, VA
    (757) 385-1100
  21. Virginia Beach SPCA
    Local SPCA chapter. Tours, Special Events, Volunteer Opportunities and Summer Camps offered.
    3040 Holland Road Virginia Beach, VA 23453
    (757) 427-0070
  22. Virginia Outside
    Fishing and outdoor adventure camps ages 7-14.

    2020 Landstown Centre Way Virginia Beach, VA 23456
    804-272-6362
  23. What The Farm Kids Camp
    What The Farm Kids Camp is a summer, week-long full-day program for children ages 5-12 years old. Campers will work with our experienced farm staff to learn about sustainable agricultural practices, such as caring for our farm animals, collecting eggs, turning compost, planting, weeding, irrigating, harvesting, studying bees and pollinators, and making homemade foods. What The Farm is all about fostering a child’s creativity, natural curiosity, and appreciation for the outdoors… oh, and lots of ORGANIC fun!
    5429 Morris Neck Road Virginia Beach, VA 23457
    757-685-7321