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Summer STEM Camp. Camp courses offer students exciting and innovative ways to experience hands-on learning of important science, technology, and engineering concepts. Courses that may be offered include Biology, Chemistry, Computer programming/Web design, Physics/Engineering and Cryptography/Math.
The Governor’s School for the Arts has instrumental music camps for woodwinds, brass, percussion, piano, and flute choir for rising 7th through 12th grades.
Come learn from musicians of the Virginia Symphony and faculty of the Governor’s School. Camp days consist of masterclasses, group classes, individual lessons, small and large ensembles and a final performance. Financial assistance is available. Prerequisite is one year of band and must have your own instrument.
The Hague School is an independent secondary school dedicated to the development of character and academic achievement through a college preparatory curriculum grounded in collaborative discourse. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered in the 11th and 12th grades.
The Hague School offers a number of academic and creative summer camps for rising 6th graders through 12th grade. Camps will offer interesting content, hands-on activities, and engagement with ideas through The Hague Approach, a conference method of instruction.
Available seasonally, select dates in October. The Trail is more family friendly than terrifying. Please join us if you enjoy being scared! If it’s not scary enough for you, please be respectful of other guests. If you are too scared to continue, let your guide know. We have never lost a visitor!
2025 Pricing: TBA
A four story brick home operated as a not-for-profit museum.
A hidden "Gem" on the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Built in 1895 by the first Mayor of VB, Mr. Bernard Holland for his Bride, Emily. 4,000 square feet of gardens surround the Cottage. Open to the public. Tours are available. Houses the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum.
Educational Consulting: Strategy for long-term student success. IEP Advocacy: We stand by your side during school meetings. Rights Education: Explore your IDEA and ADA protections.
Prenatal massage, postpartum massage, postpartum support, lactation support, pelvic floor therapy, yoga services and more for mom and the whole family. Playgroups and yoga for kids. Yoga parties available.
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Preschool (3–4 years old)
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Pre-Kindergarten (4–5 years old)
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Before & After School Programs (5–12 years old)
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School Out Programs
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Spring-Break and Summer Camps
'-The Language Literacy Doctor is a private practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of children with speech, language, reading and other language based learning disabilities.
-Comprehensive evaluations and therapy in the areas of speech, language, dyslexia, spelling, and writing skills.
-Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)
-Individual and group therapy sessions
-Orton-Gillingham and Reading with TLC approaches used for reading/dyslexia
The Lawn Card Lady brings your celebrations to life one yard at a time! Whether it's birthdays, anniversaries, new babies, graduations, retirements, welcome home, or just because, we create bold, joyful yard greetings that make memories. We're all about spreading smiles. We come to you and handle all the details, from set-up to return/pick-up.
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.
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.
Creative writing and poetry for kids, youth, teens and adults. Summer camps/programs available.
Lessons for Piano, Violin, Guitar (ages 7-adult)
1920s Art Nouveau-style mansion was built along the Nansemond River by Amedeo Obici, an Italian immigrant and founder of Planters Peanuts.
The Original Ghost of Williamsburg Candlelight Walking Tour, The Yorktown Hallowed Ground Candlelight Walking Tour, The Extreme Ghosts of Williamsburg Candlelight Walking Tour, The Murder Tour and Pub Crawl, The Ghosts of the Williamsburg Winery, Boos and Booz Haunted Pub Crawl, The Lingering Spirits of The Williamsburg Winery Tour
Cost varies by tour. Tours offered throughout the year.
The Peach Buoy is a Chesapeake, VA-based studio specializing in hand-painted paper banners that make any event feel personal, joyful, and intentional. Every banner is designed and painted by hand - no templates, no printing - just thoughtful artwork that stands out in photos and completely transforms a space.
From birthdays and baby showers to weddings, holidays, and small business events, each piece is made to match your theme, your colors, and your style. If you want decor that feels custom without feeling complicated, The Peach Buoy delivers something you’ll actually be excited to hang up.
Shopping small matters, and these banners are made one at a time with care, grit, and a whole lot of color.
A Magical Play Experience for the Whole Family! The Play Spot is filled with unique and exciting activities for all ages! Open Play, Birthday Parties, Ninja Warrior Classes, Summer Camps, Kid's Night Out Events & More!
OPENING OCTOBER 2026. We are opening a NEW location of The Play Spot in the Kemps River Shopping Center of Virginia Beach! Our new location will be INSIDE of ‘Higher Vision Studios’ at the following address:
Our Virginia Beach location will be available for Open Play Sessions, Birthday Parties, Ninja Warrior Classes, Field Trips, Summer Camps and more!
Stay tuned for more info! We can’t wait to bring the magic of The Play Spot to Virginia Beach families!
At the Playroom Cafe, we focus on providing engaging, safe and fun play for children 12 years and under. Our space is specifically designed to cater to children 8 and under, but we believe even older children should be welcome to explore. Our 3,375sf access-controlled facility is equipped with both an active, gym play space as well as a calmer, dramatic play and tinker space.
For active, gym play, we have a 8' tall rock wall for littles to traverse across, monkey bars and a foam pit for safe and fun landings, soft play tumbling mats, a Jungle Jumparoo and a variety of gym play accessories to challenge and strengthen their gross motor skills.
On the calmer side, we have a magical campsite to explore, a playhouse, dolls, activity tables, trains, sensory walls and lots of ways for littles to practice fine motor skills.
The Portsmouth Community Colored Library served black patrons from 1945 until 1963, when the main library was integrated.
A full-service psychotherapy practice located in the historic Ghent district of Norfolk, Virginia at The Palace Professional Center.
Upcycled Vintage Cool Stuff, Made Cooler. The Retro Den is charitable based craft business. 25% of our profits go towards my daughters orphanage in China and we create six lamps every year with all profits going to Susan G. Komen in support of Breast Cancer Awareness and Research.
The School House is a home-based program that offers a homeschool learning environment and summer camp to children of all ages.