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  1. Adventure Kayak & SUP Tours
    Adventure Kayak & SUP Tours is your destination for guided kayak & SUP tours and custom rentals including, but not limited to, Fishing Adventures, Geocaching Adventures, Paddle In Trash Out Events, Paddle Under the Stars and Full Moon Paddles.
    Chesapeake, VA
    (757) 237-8776
  2. Back Creek Park
    Back Creek Park offers a free boat launching facility, a picnic area, restrooms, and six lighted tennis courts. Fees are charged for tennis play. Tennis leagues, lessons, and tournaments are also available. Seasonal kayak rentals are available.
    3000 Goodwin Neck Road Yorktown, VA 23692
    757-890-3850
  3. Big Blue Sailing Academy
    Sailing Instruction for adults and kids ages 10 and up. Summer Camps.
    Old Dominion University Sailing Center 4551 Powhatan Avenue Norfolk, Virginia 23529
    757-287-1201
  4. Billabong Surf Camp
    Surfing camp, ages 7+
    Virginia Beach oceanfront between 4th and 5th Street.
    (757) 285-9277
  5. Buckroe Beach & Park
    Public beach and park with kayak/paddleboard rentals, children's playground and picnic areas.
    North First Street Hampton, VA 23664
    (757) 727-8311
  6. Chesapeake Bay Diving – Virginia Beach
    Swim, Scuba, Snorkel, freedive & Travel Center at Hilltop Plaza Virginia Beach. Learn to swim lessons ages 3 and up.
    Hilltop Plaza 1725 Laskin Road Virginia Beach, VA 23454
    (757) 422-3483
  7. Chesapeake Campground
    Chesapeake Campground offers camping, pavilion rentals, bike rentals, canoe rentals and John Boat rentals. For campers there is also a training room, exercise room, swimming pools, tennis courts, driving range and mini-golf. Seasonal pony rides and hay rides may also be available.
    693 George Washington Hwy S, Chesapeake, VA 23323
    (757) 485-0149
  8. Chesapeake Parks & Recreation
    Art, Camps, Cooking, Creative Writing, Dance, Gymnastics, Kayaking, Martial Arts, Music, Special Needs, Sports Programs, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Toddler Programs, Summer Camps, Yoga, Special Events & more. Homeschool Activities. After School Care available.
    Various locations in Chesapeake, VA
    (757) 382-6411
  9. Chesapean Outdoors
    Dolphin Tours, Kayak Tours, Stand Up Paddle Board Tours, Surf Lessons, Bike Tours and Corporate/Group Outings, Summer Camps, Birthday Parties, & more.
    600 Laskin Road Virginia Beach, VA
    (757) 961-0447
  10. Coastal Edge Skate Camp
    Skateboarding and Surfing Camps for Kids

    Skateboarding camp for beginners and intermediates ages 6 and up (and mature 5 year olds). Focus on creating a strong skateboarding skill foundation, safety, creative fun, teamwork and more.

    Surf Camp all ages. Skills Learned include
    Ocean safety, Surf etiquette, Proper stretching and exercises, Waves and tides, Marine biology, Coastal ecology, Beach profiles, All equipment is included
    Coastal Edge Oceanfront 316 21st Street Virginia Beach VA
    (757) 422-4640
  11. 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
  12. Deep Creek Landing Summer Sailing Camp
    Our full-day summer sailing program is for children ages 5 to 13. Come learn the basic seamanship, helmsmanship, and rules of the road right in Newport News. We have fun programs to keep children engaged all day.
    200 Old Marina Lane Newport News, VA 23602
    757-877-9555
  13. Dreamwood Rentals
    Jet ski rentals launching from First Landing State Park
    First Landing State Park 64th Street Boat Ramp Virginia Beach, VA
    757-354-1942
  14. 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
  15. Float and Flow Virginia
    Offering Introduction to Stand Up Paddle (SUP) 101 class, Floating Yoga Studio, and Girls SUP Empowerment Camp ages 10-18.
    Virginia Beach, VA
    757-450-9445
  16. Fort Monroe Community Center Boat Rentals
    Kayaks and Paddleboats are available to rent, either by the hour or for the full day of operation.
    Hampton, VA 23651
    757-727-8311
  17. Gatling Point Yacht Club
    We have built a strong activities program which includes sailing for adults and children, a variety of summer camps, swim lessons, paddling/canoeing clubs and friendly competitions involving cornhole league, pickleball tournaments and more! Activities are offered to our members at discounted pricing, however the programs are available to non-members.
    903 Gatling Pointe Parkway Smithfield, Virginia 23430
    757-357-0693
  18. Great Bridge Crew
    Chesapeake's premier high school rowing club. Offers a 1 week Novice Camp Program open to all area students, ages 13-18 (rising 8th-12th graders). No experience is necessary, our coaching staff has been training some of the country’s best student-athletes since 1999.
    Atlantic Yacht Basin 2615 Basin Rd Chesapeake, VA 23322
  19. Great Dismal Swamp Refuge/Canal Trail
    Wildlife refuge with multi-use trails for walking, biking, horseback riding, and an launch area for boating.
    1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail Chesapeake, VA 23322
    757-382-6411
  20. Great White Water Sports Buckroe Beach
    Our watercraft are floating on the water off the Chesapeake Bay at our main location right on Buckroe Beach. We also have launch location at Fort Monroe. Jet Ski Rentals, Flyboard, SUPs, beach cruisers, kayaks and more.
    Buckroe Beach 100 S 1st St Hampton, VA 23664
    757-656-3577
  21. Hampton Virginia Aquaplex
    This state-of-the-art aquatics center provides recreational opportunities for the community with a 50-meter pool, a 25-yard pool and an outdoor splash park. This facility serves two purposes: as a community fitness and wellness center with swimming lessons and as a generator of youth sports travel. The complex offers water safety and first learn-to-swim classes to all Hampton second-grade students. Spring and summer camps available.
    1908 Coliseum Drive Hampton, Virginia 23666
    (757) 369-2876
  22. Hampton Yacht Club
    Year-Round Sailing Programs and Camps for Youth.
    4707 Victoria Blvd Hampton, Virginia
    (757) 722-0711
  23. Juicy Art Gallery
    Art Classes and workshops for all ages.
    Home paint parties (they come to you!) for up to 25 people, everything provided (paint, easels, brushes, paper plates/cups, and table cloths).

    Surf board rentals, surf lessons, and more.
    Juicy Art Gallery 1511 Pacific Ave Virginia Beach, VA 23451
    (757) 646-1199
  24. K2 Diving
    K2 Diving is a year-round competitive springboard diving club in Hampton Roads. The club practices at locations in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton, and Newport News. Ages 7+

    K2 Diving offers diving instruction for the new diver just starting out, to the advanced elite diver, and everyone in between. Formed in 2011, K2 Diving is a year-round competitive springboard diving club in Hampton Roads and is the only competitive springboard dive club in the area, encompassing Southeastern Va. and a 100-mile radius.
    303 Maxey Dr Virginia Beach, VA 23454
    (757) 353-5735‬
  25. Kayak Rental at Windsor Castle
    Open Memorial Day through Labor Day for Kayak Rental.
    705 Cedar Street, Smithfield, VA
    757-542-3109
  26. Lu-Sea Adventure Charters
    The Region's Most Broad Service Charter Boat Fishing Company
    Poquoson, VA
    (757) 701-2793
  27. Lynnhaven Dive Center
    Dive Instruction. Swim Lessons ages 6mos+. Summer Swim Camps
    1413 N Great Neck Rd Virginia Beach, VA 23454
    (757) 481-7949
  28. Nauticus Summer Camps in Downtown Norfolk
    Is your camper ready for an adventure packed summer along the downtown, Norfolk Waterfront?

    Nauticus Summer Camp combines fun and games with exciting, hands-on STEM to STERN activities, experiments, museum and Battleship Wisconsin exploration and the opportunity to learn how to sail!

    The Design. Build. Sail. sessions, recommended for first timers, is open to all children ages 8-13. Experienced sailors or past camp attendees, ages 12-15, are encouraged to build on their sailing skills by attending the Sail Voyagers sessions.

    Not a member yet? Check out the benefits of Nauticus membership including camp registration discounts.
    One Waterside Drive Norfolk, VA, 23510
    (757) 823-4242
  29. Norfolk Kayak Rentals
    Single and tandem kayak rentals and tours out of Norfolk, VA.
    4414 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508
    (757) 744-3408
  30. Northwest River Park
    Local park in Chesapeake with a playground, boating, fishing, hiking, putt-putt course, horse shoes, volleyball nets. Summer camps available at this location.
    1733 Indian Creek Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
    (757) 421-7151
  31. Northwest River Park Homeschool Adventure Club
    Weekly child-led adventures at Northwest River Park
    Northwest River Park Chesapeake, VA
  32. Ocean Breeze Waterpark
    Seasonal Water Park with Zero depth play area. Birthday parties. Special Events.

    Junior Lifeguard Summer Camps.
    849 General Booth Blvd Virginia Beach, VA 23451
    (757) 422-4444
  33. 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
  34. River Dogs Kayaking
    Sightseeing adventures by kayak and/or pontoon boat.
    2615 Basin Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
    (757) 373-7118
  35. Sail Nauticus
    Learn how to sail with our certified instructors. Several different opportunities are available including The Sail Nauticus First Sail experience - an introduction to sailing in a casual setting. Up to three students and an instructor will learn how to harness the winds and steer the boat on a course.
    One Waterside Drive Norfolk, VA, 23510
    (757) 823-4242
  36. Sandy Bottom Nature Park
    Park with gardens, lake, wetland marshes, education and wildlife center with boating, fishing, camping and walking trails. Kayaks, paddleboats, canoes, and 14-foot jon boats available for rent. Birthday parties available.
    1255 Big Bethel Road Hampton, VA 23666
    (757) 825-4657 
  37. Seth Broudy School of Surf
    Surf Lessons and Camps
    Virginia Beach, VA
    (757) 286-7384
  38. Surf & Adventure Surf Camp
    Surf and Standup Paddleboarding Lessons and Camps
    Surf & Adventure Co. 577 Sandbridge Road Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
    (757) 721-6210
  39. Surfers Healing Virginia Beach
    Surfers Healing hosts regular day camps at the beach where autistic children and their families can be exposed to a completely new experience of surfing.
    Virginia Beach Oceanfront
    877-966-SURF
  40. Tidewater Learning Center
    Services offered include tutoring in all subjects, tutoring at the elementary, middle, high school, & college levels.
    Academic coaching, ACT/SAT prep,
    Educational therapy for learning disabilities & ADD/ADHD.
    Complete and partial Psycho-Educational Evaluations and Full written reports
    Parent and teacher conferences
    Advocacy. Seminars & workshops for PTAs & other groups.
    Study skills workshops and surf camps.
    3701 Pacific Ave., Suite 400 Virginia Beach, VA 23451
    (757) 437-0936
  41. Tula Adventure Sports
    Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Bikes and Land Boards, Pontoon Cruises, Wakeboard, Waterski, Tubing, Surfing and more. Summer camps available.
    2100 Marina Shores Dr #3 Virginia Beach, VA 23451
    (757) 502-8852
  42. 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
  43. VB Surf Sessions
    Surfing Camps and Lessons
    2100 Mediterranean Avenue Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
    (757) 633- 5330
  44. Virginia Beach Adaptive Watersports
    Serving individuals with disabilities in our community, and their families, by offering watersports events such as clinics, workshops and training sessions to instruct and develop our disabled athletes and support staff.
    PO Box 56112 Virginia Beach, VA 23456
  45. Virginia Beach Dive League
    Diving league
    Virginia Beach, VA
    757-385-6091
  46. Virginia Coast EcoTours
    Sailing trips, motorboat tours, kayaking adventures, and inshore fishing expeditions on the lower Eastern Shore.
    Cape Charles, VA
    757-350-1499
  47. Wes Laine Surf Camp
    Surf Camp for all ages
    Virginia Beach VA
    (757) 630-6055
  48. WRV Surf Camp
    Surf Lessons and Camps for ages 6 and up.
    5th St. Atlantic Ave. (on the beach) Virginia Beach, VA 23451
    757-636-2637
  49. York County Parks & Recreation
    Parks, Programs, Activities and Summer Camps - Art Classes, Yoga for Kids, Action Arts Academy Martial Arts, Youth Basketball, Youth Soccer, Tennis, Summer Programs, Kayaking, Programs for Children with Special Needs
    York County, VA
    757-890-3500
  50. Youth Sailing Virginia
    Youth Sailing Virginia’s mission is to develop a vibrant Youth Sailing Program that serves the greater Hampton Roads area and involves a broad spectrum of the community in both support and participation.
    Fort Monroe 381 Fenwick Road Hampton, VA
    757-778-1335