All Locations: Water Sports & Activities
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Adventure Kayak & SUP ToursAdventure 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.
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Back Creek ParkBack 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.
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Big Blue Sailing AcademySailing Instruction for adults and kids ages 10 and up. Summer Camps.Old Dominion University Sailing Center 4551 Powhatan Avenue Norfolk, Virginia 23529757-287-1201
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Billabong Surf CampSurfing camp, ages 7+Virginia Beach oceanfront between 4th and 5th Street.(757) 285-9277
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Blackwater Trading PostSelling service in the heart of Blackwater. Great Food, Live Bait, Gas & Diesel, Boat Ramp, Kayak Renta;s
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Buckroe Beach & ParkPublic beach and park with kayak/paddleboard rentals, children's playground and picnic areas.
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Chesapeake Bay Diving – Virginia BeachSwim, 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
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Chesapeake CampgroundChesapeake 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.
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Chesapeake Parks & RecreationArt, 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.
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Chesapean OutdoorsDolphin Tours, Kayak Tours, Stand Up Paddle Board Tours, Surf Lessons, Bike Tours and Corporate/Group Outings, Summer Camps (Adventure Camp and Fishing Camp), Birthday Parties, & more.
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Coastal Edge Skate CampSkateboarding 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 includedCoastal Edge Oceanfront 316 21st Street Virginia Beach VA(757) 422-4640 -
Deep Creek Landing Kayak RentalsOffering 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.
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Deep Creek Landing Summer Sailing CampOur 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.
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Doan Outdoors ArcheryWe provide quality experienced archery repairs & lessons, fly casting & guided fishing trips.
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Dreamwood RentalsJet ski rentals launching from First Landing State ParkFirst Landing State Park 64th Street Boat Ramp Virginia Beach, VA757-354-1942
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Ebbing TidesBased 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.
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Float and Flow VirginiaOffering Introduction to Stand Up Paddle (SUP) 101 class, Floating Yoga Studio, and Girls SUP Empowerment Camp ages 10-18.
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Fort Monroe Community Center Boat RentalsKayaks and Paddleboats are available to rent, either by the hour or for the full day of operation.
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Gatling Point Yacht ClubWe 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.
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Go Kayak VBGuided Kayak Dolphin Tours in VA Beach
Reservations required.
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Great Bridge CrewChesapeake'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.
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Great Dismal Swamp Refuge/Canal TrailWildlife refuge with multi-use trails for walking, biking, horseback riding, and an launch area for boating.
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Great White Water Sports Buckroe BeachOur 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.
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Green Wave WatersportsDiscover adventure with Green Wave Watersports! We're your premier destination for eFoil electric surfboards and thrilling water activities in Hampton, VA. Experience eco-friendly fun on Buckroe Beach.
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Hampton Virginia AquaplexThis 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.
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Hampton Yacht ClubYear-Round Sailing Programs and Camps for Youth.
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Hickory Crew CampWe offer a two week summer camp for grades 7-12, no experience required.
Students from any school, including homeschool welcome.
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Hoffler Creek Wildlife PreserveHiking trails and kayaking. Children's programs as scheduled. Free admission. Birthday Parties available.
Seasonal kayak rentals are available, weather permitting. Life jackets and paddles are provided. Bring your own kayak for a small launch fee. Visit the Hoffler Creek website for the most current opportunities. -
Juicy Art GalleryArt 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 -
K2 DivingK2 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. -
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Kayak Rental at Windsor CastleOpen Memorial Day through Labor Day for Kayak Rental.
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Lake Lawson Lake Smith Natural Area42-acre preserve with more than 12,000 feet of shoreline. Boating, fishing, playground, trails, fishing platform, boat ramp, picnic area, bathrooms and more. Now available at Lake Lawson/ Lake Smith, rent a kayak from a kiosk that functions like a vending machine.
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Little Island ParkPublic park on the beach with pier, beach access, playground, picnic areas, athletic courts - basketball, volleyball, beach volleyball, pickleball, tennis. Canoe/kayak launch. Seasonal rentals of kayaks, paddleboards and fishing poles. Public restrooms.
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Lu-Sea Adventure ChartersThe Region's Most Broad Service Charter Boat Fishing Company
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Lynnhaven Dive CenterDive Instruction. Swim Lessons ages 6mos+. Summer Swim Camps
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Munden Point ParkPublic park with 3 playgrounds, athletic fields/courts, fishing (license required), boat ramp, seasonal kayak/canoe rental, picnic areas, disc golf course, therapeutic cradle swing seats, volleyball courts, public bathrooms, outdoor amphitheater (reservation required), kayak and canoe launch.
Now available at Munden Point Park, rent a kayak from a kiosk that functions like a vending machine. -
Nauticus Summer Camps in Downtown NorfolkIs 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.
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Norfolk Kayak RentalsSingle and tandem kayak rentals and tours out of Norfolk, VA.
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Northwest River ParkLocal park in Chesapeake with a playground, boating, fishing, hiking, putt-putt course, horse shoes, volleyball nets. Summer camps available at this location.
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Northwest River Park Homeschool Adventure ClubWeekly child-led adventures at Northwest River ParkNorthwest River Park Chesapeake, VA
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Ocean Breeze WaterparkSeasonal Water Park with Zero depth play area. Birthday parties. Special Events.
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Ocean View Fishing PierFishing, summer fishing camp for kids. Open 24/7 Weather Permitting!
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River Dogs KayakingSightseeing adventures by kayak and/or pontoon boat.
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Sail NauticusLearn 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.
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Sandy Bottom Nature ParkPark 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.
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Seth Broudy School of SurfSurf Lessons and Camps
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Surf & Adventure Surf CampSurf and Standup Paddleboarding Lessons and CampsSurf & Adventure Co. 577 Sandbridge Road Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456(757) 721-6210
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Surfers Healing Virginia BeachSurfers Healing hosts regular day camps at the beach where autistic children and their families can be exposed to a completely new experience of surfing.
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Tidewater Learning CenterServices 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 -
Tula Adventure SportsStand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Bikes and Land Boards, Pontoon Cruises, Wakeboard, Waterski, Tubing, Surfing and more. Summer camps available.
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VB Sea CampPresented 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
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VB Surf SessionsSurfing Camps and Lessons2100 Mediterranean Avenue Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451(757) 633- 5330
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VBLA Junior Lifeguard CampThe Virginia Beach Lifeguard Association (VBLA) Junior Lifeguard Camp is committed to teaching the fundamentals of beach safety, first aid and environmental awareness. The camp’s priorities are Safety - Fun - Education.
Campers are eligible as long as they turn 9 years old during the current Calendar Year. Every camper should be able to swim 100 meters continuously and be confident in their swimming abilities in the ocean. -
Virginia Beach Adaptive WatersportsServing 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.
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Virginia Beach Dive LeagueDiving league
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Virginia Coast EcoToursSailing trips, motorboat tours, kayaking adventures, and inshore fishing expeditions on the lower Eastern Shore.
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Wes Laine Surf CampSurf Camp for all ages
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West Neck Creek Natural AreaNatural area with available hiking, fishing, bird watching, horseback riding, nature observation. Multi-use trails: 2.5 miles of soft path and .3 miles of paved ADA-compliant trails.2249 North Landing Rd, Virginia Beach VA
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WRV Surf CampSurf Lessons and Camps for ages 7 and up.5th St. Atlantic Ave. (on the beach), Virginia Beach, VA 23451757-636-2637
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York County Parks & RecreationParks, 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
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Youth Sailing VirginiaSailing program provides sailing instruction by US Sailing Certified Instructors to youth in Beginner, Intermediate, Intro to Racing, Water Safety and Survival and Family Learn to Sail (all ages).
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