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Regular free and low cost Make & Take store events for kids. Birthday Parties available
Arts for Learning Virginia is the leading provider of quality arts-in-education programming in Virginia. They offer an array of arts performances and workshops grounded in the core curriculum, residencies for children of all ages, and professional development in arts-integration techniques that improve students’ literacy skills, motivation to read, and ability to learn. Programs for children with special needs are available. Summer camp available.
NOTE: Programs are provided online and within school and community programming throughout Hampton Roads.
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.
​Aid Another provides inclusion programs that exclusively considers special needs families. Aid Another provides inclusive educational, cultural and recreational programs that are designed to improve quality of life, reduce isolation and enhance social settings.
Art camps & workshops for military kids & teens, guided by professional artists who were also raised in military families. Scholarships are available. This program is now based out of the Richmond area.
Speak Life promotes visual, musical, and theatrical art performances with messages to Instruction is available for:
- Drums
- Acoustic Guitar
?- Bass Guitar
?- Keyboard
?- Voice
- Basic Sewing
?- Quilting
- Acting/Theater
?- Acrylic Painting
?- Basic Sketching
Homeschool Programs available.
Families of Autism Coming Together (FACT) offers a variety of programs and services for local children and young adults with autism, and their families.
FACT Programming Includes:
Camp GonnawannaGOagin’® | Ages 6+
Monthly Social Outings | Ages 13+
Leisure & Sports Programs | Ages 6+ including fine arts, life skills, performing arts, bowling, soccer, and more.
Family Fun Days | All Ages & FREE! Welcoming of all ages and abilities
The FACT Resource Center in Virginia Beach provides a supportive and nurturing environment through collaborating, cooperating, and cohabitating of multiple local programs serving the autism community. On-site resources include the Factivity hall, board room, gymnasium, sensory gym, and quiet room. Space is available for programming, parties and special events (contact FACT for additional information).