All Locations: Special Needs

Cerebral Palsy of Virginia delivers programs and services to children and adults with disabilities throughout Hampton Roads, the Peninsula, Virginia’s Eastern Shore and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Summer Camp Enrichment Program offered during summer months.

Horseback riding lessons, pasture and stall boarding, horse and rider training, special events, holiday rides, and hay rides, wooden wagon rides. Spring/Summer Camps. Therapeutic riding program.

​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. Aid Another is committed to building a network of support, advocacy and inclusion within our community that exclusively focuses on solving the challenges of special needs families.
- Bringing the joy and benefits of dance and music to students with disabilities. The special needs dance program and special needs music class are designed for individuals with mental, physical and/or developmental impairments.
- A special needs T-ball league, the Champions. This division provides the opportunity for children with special needs to pursue their dreams of participating in team sports.
- Aid Another provides various educational opportunities and support services for the community and special needs families to be educated regarding various social, legal and supportive issues.
- Partnerships with various photographers who have made the necessary accommodations to allow families to schedule a photo session that fosters to the needs of the family.
- Facilitation of a vocational and lifestyle development program that focuses on solving challenges by implementing accommodations that encourage special needs individuals to engage in everyday work activities, improve quality of life by providing gainful employment and training, reduce isolation by encouraging social interaction with fellow employees and enhance social settings by offering a safe and supportive work environment.
- Inclusive activities, camp experience, and special events in support of Aid Another programming

AMC locations in Hampton and Virginia Beach offer monthly screenings of popular movies with modifications for a sensory-sensitive audience. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing!

AMC locations in Hampton and Virginia Beach offer monthly screenings of popular movies with modifications for a sensory-sensitive audience. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing!

Ages 4-16. Tee ball, softball, baseball and Challenger divisions are offered in both the spring and the fall.

Arts Inclusion Company is a company where people of All Abilities are welcomed to participate in all aspects of theatrical arts.

Resources, support and programs for families living with autism.

The Autism Society Tidewater Virginia is dedicated to creating connections, and empowering everyone through knowledge, advocacy, and supports to live fully.

Classes for youth and adults including performing arts (dance and acting), Fashion, Tech, GEN Now (life skills) and more. Dance classes for students with special needs are available.

Dance for ages 18 months and up. Dance with Me, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theater and Dance for Special Needs. Summer Programs for all ages.

Dance for ages 18 months and up. Dance with Me, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theater and Dance for Special Needs. Summer Programs for all ages.

Private and group instruction for a wide variety of instruments and voice, as well as ensemble performance and recital programs. Mommy & Me, Preschool programs, Special Needs Programs.

Private K-12 school specializing in educating children with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia other learning differences. Summer Camps available.

T-ball, Baseball, Softball & Challenger Teams for ages 4-18

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.

The Therapeutic Recreation Program provides programs and social opportunities for individuals with disAbilities.

Youth soccer ages 3 and up, including a program for young athletes with disabilities (TOPSoccer)

Movie theater and restaurant. Birthday parties available. Sensory Friendly Screenings.

Movie theater and restaurant. Birthday parties available. Sensory Friendly Screenings.

Recreation programs for all ages with various disabilities

Recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities and special needs. Summer camp available.

A non-profit horse therapy center located in Yorktown, Virginia. Providing services through Movement Method and Horse Boy Method to families with special needs children in a natural, no pressure, judgment-free zone.

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.

An athletic program for children with special needsm offered the 3rd Saturday of every month. Designed for children with limited mobility! This program is free of charge.

Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, musical theatre, combo, ballet & tumbling tots, class-dancers who are differently abled, teen/adult, homeschool 2+

A not-for-profit organization serving the needs of individuals with Down Syndrome and their families.

Therapeutic horseback riding program for individuals who have mental, physical, emotional, social or learning disabling conditions.

Summer programs are available for both the therapeutic riding participants and an inclusion camp open to the public. Campers must be able to follow verbal directions, have an interest in learning about horses and horse care, and be toilet trained. Each day campers will receive both mounted riding and ground lessons in order to learn proper horsemanship while having tons of fun! The camp will help to build positive relationships with fellow campers, equines, staff, and counselors.

Gymnastics, Tumbling and Mommy & Me. Birthday Parties. Summer Camps. Classes and programs for kids with special needs.

The mission of F.A.C.T. is to improve the quality of life for individuals with autism and their families in the greater Tidewater Virginia area. FACT sponsors social, recreational and pre-vocational programs for individual with autism.

Horseback riding lessons and home to Untamed Spirit Therapeutic and Educational Program - a nonprofit therapeutic riding program.

100% ADA Accessible Playground on the oceanfront. Beach wheelchairs are available for use at no cost (call to reserve).

Classes and activities for all ages, Before/After Care. Summer Camps. Many free and/or low cost events and festivals offered throughout the year from Hampton Parks and Recreation.

Therapeutic recreation activities may include swimming classes, craft classes, trips, camps, adult programs, special events, and varied offerings every season.

Homeschool Plus is dedicated to encouraging Christian homeschooling families in their commitment to provide the best possible education for their children. Offering a full range of enrichment and academic classes for PreK - 12th grade.

Youth programs ages 2-17. Drop-in Soccer, Pickleball, Basketball, Nerf Dodgeball. Homeschool Athletic Programs and Teams for all grade levels. Sports camps and parents night out programs available. Home of the CP WARRIORS FC.

Swimming lessons for children that cater to individual swimmers' needs and abilities.

Trail Rides, Horseback Riding Lessons, Mobile Pony Rides and Petting Zoo, Birthday Parties and Special Events on the Farm. Events for families with Special Needs.

Swim lessons, paddle board, surfing and aquatic safety skills for children and adults with special needs.

Currently offering yoga classes for children ages 2-17 of all ability levels, and Baby & Me Yoga classes.

Family-oriented fitness & martial arts instruction. (Inside Chesapeake Square Mall). Birthday parties and special needs classes are available.

The Mighty Monarchs Visual Impairment Adapted Sports Program is a no cost community-based program for youth 6-18 with visual impairments and their friends.

Held on the campus of ODU, this program offers the opportunity for youth with visual impairments to participate in adapted sports, throughout the school year. The mission of the Mighty Monarchs Adapted Sports Program at ODU is to empower youth with visual impairments to be physically active members of their schools and communities.

Public park with "Kid's Cove" ADA compliant playground, running trail, lakes, picnic areas, and skate park.

Programs for youth available in Acting, Basketball, Boxing, Cheerleading, Cooking, Dance, Foreign Language, Gymnastics, Ice Skating, Martial Arts, Music, Sewing, Soccer, Volleyball, Yoga, Zumba. Not all programs may run during all sessions.

A variety of programs are available through Norfolk Parks and Recreation including computers, athletics, art, music and more. Afterschool programs available. Birthday Parties available.

T-ball, Softball, Baseball & Challenger teams

Old Dominion University's Mighty Monarchs Adapted Sports Program allows children with special needs to participate in athletics and is divided into two separate divisions: visual impairment sports, and wheelchair sports. Ages 3-16. Free Program.

An outreach running program designed especially for children with exceptional needs. A program of Tidewater Striders.

Trail rides, riding lessons, girl scout badge earning and 4H projects to world level championship competition. Western, dressage, jumping all levels with over 30 years pro certified instruction. Lease, partial lease, work exchanges and package deals available. Kids can enjoy for as little as $10 a time. Ask about vaulting! Mom and me, therapeutic and simple safe basics. Home schoolers can learn history and do physical exercise at same time. Or just come out for a birthday party or wedding photo session.

Challenger Baseball League - Baseball for special needs youth ages 5-18. May be up to age 22 if still attending school.

Offering Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Ballroom, Dance for special needs children, Pilates, and Yoga! Summer Camp programs available.

Baseball, Softball & Challenger Teams, ages 4-18

Polkadot Play is a sensory gym and learning center in Virginia Beach, Virginia serving all of Hampton Roads. Polkadot Play is proud to be a Neurodiversity positive space where everyone is safe to be who they are. Birthday parties and Parents Night Out are available.

Weekly Circle of Support Program for parents of children with special needs.

Princess Anne Youth Little League includes baseball, softball and challenger division.

Martial artist with over 40 years experience. Private instruction available in American Kenpo Karate, American Kickboxing, Combat jujitsu and Escrima. Individual instruction available for students with special needs and is tailored to the individual child.

Classes for ages 18 months and up! Styles offered: Mommy & Me, Baby Ballerina/Creative Movement, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop (including Boys Only Hip Hop), Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theater, and Acro/Tumbling. Welcoming and accommodating for students of all abilities. Day time classes available. Homeschool classes available. Summer programs available.

Indoor Trampoline Park - entertainment, fitness and sports facility. Offering fun jump sessions, summer camp sessions, and birthday parties

Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Spectrum Parents Events is a nonprofit support group for autism families. We do everyday normal activities to over the top epic events, as well as share local resources, workshops, scholarships, support, retreats, free & affordable activities for everyone in the family.

Speech & Swim incorporates speech therapy and swimming lessons. Summer swim lessons and swim camps are available.

We work with friends trying to kick those tough sounds like /l/, /r/, or /s/, following multi step directions, expressing an organized thought or story and social language skills. Whatever goal or area of weakness can be worked on in a fun, engaging environment while simultaneously strengthening swimming skills. All are welcome. We have many students without communication needs attend group or individual lessons to strengthen skills in swimming and stroke technique. Speech & Swim aims to build confidence both in and out of the water.

Studio Seventeen offers a full variety of classes in dance and tumbling! Classes for all ages and abilities including an adaptive dance class for children with special needs.

After-school care, spring/summer camps, basketball, cheerleading, gaming, golf, hip hop dance, karate, soccer, tennis,swim lessons, birthday parties available. Therapeutic recreation activities and camps are also available.

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.

Team Hoyt is the inspirational story of a father, Dick Hoyt, and his son, Rick Hoyt, who compete together in marathons and triathlons across the country. Team Hoyt strives to help those who are physically disabled become active members of the community.

The mission of the Eliza Hope Foundation is to provide a center that meets the individualized needs of children with
Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental delays. Our dedicated therapists offer specialized services, interventions and a therapeutic environment that includes the necessary equipment, structures and support.

Classes ages 0 - 12: Dance, Gymnastics, Sports, Martial Arts, Mommy & Me. Camps & Parties available.

Classes ages 0 - 12: Dance, Gymnastics, Sports, Martial Arts, Mommy & Me. Camps & Parties available.

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.

Competitive power semi professional soccer team. Players can participate in travel events or only local events and practices. Anyone between the ages of 5 and 99 can play

Dance ages 2 and up: Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Mommy & Me and classes for Special Needs

Triple R Ranch has been a summer camp in Chesapeake, Virginia since 1960 to offer a time-proven and quality summer experience for campers age 7 to 16. Activities include horseback riding, archery, laser tag and more for exciting, new experiences.

Family friendly club soccer that provides programs for children through to 18 and a full adult program too. There is a program for special needs children called TOPSoccer.

VIP now has a State sponsored recreation program with children from 3 thru 10 yrs old. VIP also continues to have teams playing in competitive travel programs 10 to 18 yrs old.

VIP is a non-profit organization who welcomes players from all cities to participate.

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.

Music and Art Classes, ages infant to adult. Preschool classes ages 2.5-5yrs old.

Private instrumental instruction ages 4 - adult on piano, violin, voice, cello, voice, flute, clarinet, & saxophone.

Preschool & elementary arts-focused theme summer camps. Homeschool Unlimited Programs for grades 1-6.

Homeschool programs: Biology, Anatomy, Theater, Drama, German, French, Spanish, Art, Piano, Music, Violin, Handwriting classes for homeschoolers

After school programs, summer day camps, dance classes, fitness programs, aquatic programs and social/leisure programs, for children, teens and adults with disabilities such as Autism, ADD/ADHD, Down Syndrome, learning disabilities, moderate behavioral/emotional disorders, mild to profound intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, visual, hearing and/or physical impairments.

Challenger baseball for special needs youth ages 5 - 18 (up to 22 if still attending school) from the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and York County.

Dance class ages 18 months - adult, Camps, and Birthday Parties. Mommy & Me, Creative Movement, Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Pointe, Contemporary. Special Needs Classes available

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.

Young Life Capernaum in the Hampton Road's vision is to build friendships with kids with disabilities and their families and introduce them to the incredible person of Jesus.