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2401 Aluminum Avenue Hampton, Virginia 23661
Established in 1986, Virginia Peninsula Foodbank has been the leading hunger relief organization across the greater Peninsula serving the 1 in 7 Virginians who experience the daily hardships of food insecurity. Food banks provide healthy food to individuals, children, families, seniors and veterans who otherwise might go without.
Virginia Peninsula Foodbank serves families in the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson and Williamsburg, and the counties of Gloucester, James City, Mathews, Surry and York.
18477 Canterberry Lan3 Smithfield, Virginia
Dance classes and camps
Coparenting assistance and education for both parents and organizations. Support Groups, documentation assistance, parenting plans, workshops and coparenting coaching available. Focusing on minimizing child and family trauma, high conflict coparenting, and navigation of coparenting.
For The Youth - local nonprofit committed to empowering young people and enriching our community through education and support. Through a variety of seminars, classes, and community events, we strive to make a lasting impact on the lives of both adults and youth. Afterschool and summer camp programs available.
Education for All Ages: From business seminars to youth workshops, we offer a range of educational programs tailored to different age groups and interests.
Community Feeding Programs: Each year, we host our annual "Feed the People" event, where we come together to provide nourishment and support to those in need within our community.
Youth Empowerment: Our ultimate goal is to offer our youth programs to our low-income community members at no cost or low cost, ensuring that financial barriers never stand in the way of their growth and development.
A child led, parent facilitated, forest exploration group. We will occasionally have activities the kids can learn from as they're interested but we defer to the children's lead believing that a child's play is their best work. (Facebook Group)
801 Volvo Parkway Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
The look of a battle-ready force is something we all love to see in this space. Be it space battles in the far future, modern tactical operations with a small team, or even fantasy adventures through dungeons, the pride of a ready-to-play miniature or army really can't be beat. Our team of founders is familiar with the joy of the hobby and wants to do everything we can to provide you with the space to flourish in the tabletop space we all love.
1001 Poindexter Street Chesapeake, Virginia
ForKids works to support families and children experiencing homelessness in Hampton Roads.
Housing Services include emergency housing, rapid rehousing, supportive housing, and support to Veterans Families. Families experiencing a housing crisis can call the ForKids hotline at (757) 587-4202.
Families receiving housing services may also receive housing-focused case management, life skills training, job coaching, mental health services, and children's education programming. Children experiencing homelessness may receive education support such as customized instruction, mentoring, advocacy, afterschool tutoring, summer educational programs. Families at ForKids may receive support with housing placement, job coaching, mental health coordination, and case management.
Dickman Street Newport News, Virginia 23604
King Pinz Bowling Center located on Fort Eustis in Newport News, VA. Open to individuals and families with base access. 24 lanes featuring automatic scoring, new Edge-String pinspotters, and bumpers for all ages.
Participant in Kids Bowl Free Program (link to details)
1102 Pershing Avenue Newport News, Virginia 23604
The Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs at Fort Eustis include programs for all ages. Programs for children (offered seasonally) include dance, youth sports such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, cheerleading, fun runs, and robotics. Summer camps available.
20 Bernard Road Hampton, Virginia 23651
Free Casement Museum Admission.
Kayaks and Paddleboats are available to rent, either by the hour or for the full day of operation.
30 Ingalls Road Hampton, Virginia 23651
Seasonal experience in October. Ghost Walk at Fort Monroe, Where History Meets Mystery. Explore buildings, structures, and the real life history of some of Fort Monroe’s lesser known people as we share with you some recently discovered real life stories and of course some of our traditional haunting tales!
2024 Pricing: $20+ fees.
Additional Information: Teens under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and this tour is not recommended for children under the age of 12. Walking tour. Rain or shine.
30 Ingalls Road Hampton, Virginia 23651
For at least 400 years, the point of land known as Old Point Comfort that now includes Fort Monroe has served as the key defensive site at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.
Due to its historical and cultural significance, Fort Monroe was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 and recognized as the Fort Monroe National Monument through an executive order signed by President Barack Obama in 2011.
801 Front Street Norfolk, Virginia 23510
The last remaining harbor front fort from the time of George Washington. Free admission.
This is a group for parents of foster and/or adopted children.
601 Broad Street Portsmouth, Virginia 23707
Local Portsmouth playground with a baseball field and Playground Equipment
2968 Holland Rd Virginia Beach, Virginia
Paintball park offering woodsball and
speedball. Birthday parties and special events available.
65 Hall Road Hampton, Virginia 23664
Softball Basketball Volleyball TBall
1 Salt Pond Road Hampton, Virginia 23664
Annual Fall Pumpkin Patch at First UMC Fox Hill. Celebrate Autumn, photograph your kids, buy a pumpkin and additional decorations for this beautiful season!
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3325 Matoaka Road Suffolk, Virginia 23434
Fox Hollow Farm is an equestrian boarding facility in Suffolk VA, that offers horseback riding lessons and summer camps.
1400 Kempsville Road Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
We offer piano lessons and singing lessons for all ages 7 and older including teens and adults. We also offer music summer camps each year.
1115 Independence Boulevard Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455
We offer piano lessons and singing lessons for all ages 7 and older including teens and adults. We also offer music summer camps each year.

