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Academy-superior academics and support. Brain Bridges - educational therapy and classes for students who need help learning how to learn. Academy K-8th - Homeschool & Academics stand alone classes.
We are a Mindful Holistic Whole Brain Developmental Children's Educational Organization created to promote opening social and emotional awareness and educational play in a stress-free, balanced, nature-focused environment for ages 18months-17 years.

As a first-time mom, I’ve had a lot of anxiety about leaving my son with anyone else. Finding this program has been such a gift. I was nervous about how he would adjust, but the care, structure, and support we've both received have been incredible. The transition was much easier than I expected, and my son has been thriving—he’s happy, engaged, and having so much fun. I truly couldn’t ask for a better experience.
Hands-On Exhibits, Activities and Events. Birthday Parties, Summer Camps and Homeschool Programs are available. Planetarium. Sensory-Friendly Hours are regularly scheduled.
Recreation programs for all ages with various disabilities
The Community Outreach Coalition is a nonprofit organization that ministers to low-income youth and children with disabilities through academics, athletics, and the arts. Childcare, preschool, before/after care, tutoring, summer camps, science programs, athletics, cooking classes, dance and step, performing arts, vocal lessons & more.
The organization, Complete The Puzzle is a nonprofit charitable organization based in Portsmouth, Virginia and dedicated to working with children and youth who are suffering from developmental disabilities.
Parent-child music and movement class for ages 8 months to 4 years old. In our class, we play our instruments to rhythmic patterns, tap along to the beat, and express ourselves through movement. Weekend and weekday classes available. Birthday parties available.
Classes are available in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, as well as occasionally in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Windsor
Social Building Blocks is designed for 3 to 6 aged neurodivergent children, focusing on developing and practicing social skills through purposeful play. Participants, and their caregivers, will be given the opportunity to engage with one another in a welcoming and inclusive environment, creating social connections with those in their community. During this program, participants will engage in structured play, music and movement, and arts and crafts activities, tailored toward turn taking, sharing, and building connections.
Social Building Blocks is being offered at mutliple South Hampton Roads YMCA locations, and new sessions will be offered each month. Sign up today!
Swimming at the Y helps people thrive—in and out of the water. Swim lessons provide kids and teens with the opportunity to set goals and achieve success, learn water safety and enjoy swimming as a form of exercise. Through swimming lessons, swim teams, lap swimming and more, the YMCA of the South Hampton Roads provides a safe environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
AQUATIC PROGRAMS
- Swim Lessons
- Swim Teams
- Adaptive Swimming
- Family Open Swim
- Water Safety Programs
- Water Exercise Classes
POOL LOCATIONS
Chesapeake:
Great Bridge Family YMCA
Greenbrier Family YMCA
Taylor Bend Family YMCA
Norfolk:
Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA
Y on Granby (Outdoor pool only from May 23- August 18)
Portsmouth:
YMCA of Portsmouth
Effingham Street Family YMCA (Outdoor pool only from May 24- August 25)
Suffolk:
Suffolk Family YMCA
Virginia Beach:
Hilltop Family YMCA
Indian River Family YMCA
Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA
Princess Anne Family YMCA
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.