Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is dedicated to providing and promoting a wide variety of healthy, wholesome, and culturally diverse activities, events, services, programs, and public sites to create community engagement opportunities and to enhance the quality of life for all Chesapeake residents and visitors in a fiscally responsible and sustainable manner. The department is also committed to maintaining and beautifying the City's parks, facilities, open spaces, and natural resources, preserving historical sites, and cultivating experiences while striving to make the City an exceptional place to live, learn, work, farm, and play. Just some of the activities and programs we provide include: Art, Dance, Gymnastics, Kayaking, Martial Arts, Music, Special Needs Activities and Groups, Sports, Summer Camps and Programs, and Special Events. Activities targeted for homeschool groups. After-school care. Family-friendly nature programs in Chesapeake parks (hikes, paddling, flora and fauna).

The Therapeutic Recreation Program provides programs and social opportunities for individuals with disAbilities in Chesapeake, Virginia.

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

Ice Skating, Ice Hockey, Birthday Parties and more. Preschool Mom & Me Classes. Homeschool Classes. Adaptive Ice Skating Lessons.

Pony affiliated baseball and softball association for ages 4-19. The Champions League provides the opportunity for children with special needs to pursue their dreams of team sports in America’s favorite pastime. It is our goal to provide an environment that enhances the participants’ self-esteem and physical mobility, and embodies the spirit of teamwork and community.

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

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.

Step Forward ABA provides compassionate, individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children and families. Our goal is to help each child build meaningful skills that increase independence, communication, social engagement, and success in everyday life. Our team develops personalized treatment plans based on each child’s unique strengths and needs. Services may focus on areas such as communication, social skills, daily living skills, emotional and behavioral regulation, play, and reducing behaviors that may interfere with learning or independence. Step Forward ABA offers both center-based and in-home ABA services, allowing families to receive support in an environment that best fits their child’s needs. We believe collaboration with parents, caregivers, schools, and other community providers is an important part of helping children make meaningful and lasting progress. We proudly serve families throughout the Hampton Roads area and welcome families who are looking to learn more about ABA therapy, the intake process, or available services.

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

Ages 4mos - 12years: Parent-Child Classes for babies and toddlers, Gymnastic programs for all skill levels. Birthday parties, Parent Night Out, and Camp programs are 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.