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105 Professional Parkway York County, Virginia 23693
A community engagement Adult Day Support center for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Offering a variety of programs, therapies, and transportation designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
237 Hanbury Road East Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
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.
3312 Princess Anne Road, Suite 825 Virginia Beach, Virginia 23453
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.
199 Mercury Boulevard East Hampton, Virginia
The Little Tin Soldiers Educational Center is an additional MEA comprehensive program that serves our community with quality childcare (licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia) for youths ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age at an affordable and competitive cost.
1433 Sam's Drive
Suite 204
Chesapeake
Virginia
23320
United States
Suite 204
Chesapeake
Virginia
23320
United States
Girls & Teen SPA Party Packages
Holistic Counseling and Consulting Practice for kids, teens, adults and couples. As of June 2024 free mental health services are being offered to military families.
Summer 2024 Camp: Hip-Hop & Wellness Camp through Chesapeake Parks & Recreation (https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/cityofchesapeake/activity/search/detail/28516)
This camp is focused on physical health, personal growth, functional skill building through art, dance, workshops and love specifically created for children from the ages of seven years old to twelve years old. This camp invests in the nourishment of souls, spirits and space by providing a safe space for these beautiful beings to be seen and be themselves. This is a mixed gendered camp that will challenge the camper to explore various areas of wellness and encourage self-control, effective problem solving, healthy stress management techniques and use of effective communication skills.
The camp will consist of week long programming that involves wellness activities to include stretching, dance, art and more. The camp will function between the hours of 9:00am and 12:00pm. Each camper will begin the week learning a choreographed hip-hop dance that they will build on through out the week and perform for their parents at the end of the week along with being provided a certificate of completion.
2200 Colonial Avenue Norfolk, Virginia 23517
From first stories to publication opportunities, The Muse Writers Center helps young writers discover their voice! We offer creative writing classes, camps, workshops, activities, and teen leadership opportunities for elementary, middle, and high school students. Learn more and register here.
Explore fiction, poetry, comics, songwriting, screenwriting, dramatic writing, college essay workshops, and more in a supportive community of young writers. Come meet your muse!
Register for Summer Programs at The Muse!
Strength, healing, growth, and change flourish when writing meets community and inspiration. The Muse offers writing classes, camps, and community events that encourage young writers to explore and develop their unique voices, improve their craft, and pursue professional opportunities in the literary world. Come meet your muse at The Muse Writers Center! Learn more and register here.
Summer Camps
(Light snacks provided. Tuition Assistance Available.)
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Elementary School (age 8-10)
The Muse Elementary School Summer Camp is a great opportunity for young creative writers to have fun with words–both out loud and on paper. During each day of this afternoon camp, we’ll explore a different type of creative writing and expression.
We’ll explore poetry, fiction, writing and illustrating comic books, developing RPG’s and more! Open to elementary school writers of all levels and experience. Mondays, Jul 27 - Jul 31, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Learn more and register here.
Creative Writing Summer Camp: Middle School (age 11-14)
The Muse Middle School Summer Camp is a great opportunity for young creative writers to have fun with words–both out loud and on paper. During each day of this afternoon camp, we’ll explore a different type of creative writing and expression.
We’ll explore poetry, fiction, writing and illustrating comic books, songwriting, and more. At The Muse, creative tweens and teens learn to express themselves in a guided, friendly, and supportive environment! Open to elementary school writers of all levels and experience. Mondays, Jul 27 - Jul 31, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Learn more and register here.
How To Write Scripts: Teen Dramatic Writing Camp (age 12-17)
Learn the art of dramatic writing: plays, movies, and TV shows! This 3-day intensive focuses on writing for the stage and screen, with an emphasis on dialogue and narrative structure. Students will create their own scene!
The camp will culminate in a public staged reading featuring scenes from students’ plays and screenplays on July 17, from 4-5:30 PM. Learn more and register here.
Creative Writing Explorations Classes
(Light snacks provided.)
The Muse understands the value of accessibility. Our youth classes are “Pay What You Can”, meaning you name the price you can afford, as high or low as it may be, no questions asked.
Creative Writing for Young Writers (Elementary/Middle School, age 8-12)
Creative Writing for Young Writers explores the fundamentals of creative writing and encourages each student to find their individual writing voice, no matter the genre (poetry, fiction, comics, songwriting, and screenwriting). Students will explore their creative expression through unique writing prompts, discussion exercises, and opportunities to share and discuss their work. Popular topics include Slaying the Villain, Where a Story Starts, songwriting, Duo Poetry, and screenwriting!
The final class culminates in a live reading which friends and family are invited to attend. The final class is a joint reading with the high school class on August 15, from 10:00 am-12:30 PM. Learn more and register here.
Creative Writing Exploration for Teens (age 13-17)
Creative Writing for Teens encourages students to expand their creative writing by challenging them to elevate their creative voices with new writing techniques.
During class, students learn literary craft techniques through lecture, discussion exercises, and writing prompts. Popular topics include villain archetypes, magic system basics, how to write a fight scene, poetry, screenwriting, and more!
At the end of class, students are given time to write and share their work. Our final class on, August 15, is a student reading where family and friends are invited to attend, from 10:00 am-12:30 PM.
This is a hybrid class, meaning students can join online or in-person. The final class reading is in-person only. Learn more and register here.
Teen Workshops
(Tuition Assistance Available)
Writing College Application Essay Prep Course & Review Session
Join this interactive workshop to learn how to write powerful application essays. We’ll discuss what a college essay is, how to target it to the program you’re applying to, and writing tips and strategies to help you write one effectively.
Session 1 is dedicated to understanding what makes an application essay successful. Session 2 is dedicated to workshopping drafts of student essays. This workshop is open to writers of all levels pursuing any discipline or degree. Dates: June 20, June 27, 2026. Learn more and register here.
Writing College Application Essay Single Review Session
Take your college application essay to the next level with The Muse! Get actionable advice on a working draft of your college essay by workshopping completed drafts to make sure you have relevant content, a compelling hook, effective narrative, and strong, concise writing!
Participants are expected to bring a completed draft of their essay and participate in the workshop. Date: August 5. Learn more and register here.
1700 George Washington Memorial Highway Yorktown, Virginia 23693
Music Lessons - Preschool Classes, Homeschool Programs, Show Choir, Piano Club, Piano, Voice, Violin, Flute, Guitar, Percussion
Kindermusik, Discover Music, and Wunderkeys for Preschoolers.
Birthday parties.
Summer camps.
4008 Grant Court Chesapeake, Virginia
Private lessons in piano and violin, beginners through advanced, are offered to students age 7 to adult; 30, 45 and 60 minute lessons are available.
921 First Colonial Rd Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454
Lessons for Piano, Violin, Guitar (ages 7-adult)
2901 Granby Street Norfolk, Virginia 23504
The New E3 School is a state-of-the-art school for children ages 1-5 focused on the most important elements of high quality early education.
128 W Olney Road Norfolk, Virginia 23510
The Hurrah Players new programming through The Nusbaum Family TV & Film Academy will operate as a complement to the Hugh R. Copeland Performing Arts Academy. Designed specifically for middle and high school students, our academy offers a comprehensive and fun curriculum that blends creative development with technical expertise, ensuring a well-rounded and diverse education in the arts of television and film production. Broadcasting, Animation, Photography, Filmmaking
4700 Sleepy Hole Road Suffolk, Virginia 23435
1920s Art Nouveau-style mansion was built along the Nansemond River by Amedeo Obici, an Italian immigrant and founder of Planters Peanuts.
VaHomeschoolers is an independent, nonprofit, member-driven statewide organization. We are committed to providing homeschooling support to our members, as well as accurate information about homeschooling to Virginia’s families, school divisions, legislators and policymakers, the media, and the community at large.
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.
2812 Bunch Walnuts Road Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
Party venue - horse and barn themed birthday parties for kids. Weddings, special events
1001 Alexander Lane Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
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.
3311 Hampton Highway Yorktown, Virginia 23693
Childcare ages 6 weeks and up. Preschool for two, three, and four/five year olds.
648 Grassfield Parkway Chesapeake, Virginia 23323
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!
1255 Fordham Drive Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464
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!
209 Village Avenue Yorktown, Virginia 23693
KID FIT AT The PLAYROOM CAFE - LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE!
At The Playroom Cafe, we believe it is important and vital for kids to stay active and gym play is a crucial part of learning. We offer 1-hour Kid Fit Classes throughout the week for kids ages 3-8. Our classes are designed to educate kids about their bodies as well as get them moving!
INTRODUCING OUR SUMMER KID FIT PROGRAM!
Enjoy 8 one-hour classes for just $139!
Join us for our Summer Kid Fit Program designed for the busy summer months! Bridge the gap between Spring and Fall Sports! This program runs from June 1st through August 7th.
The 8-class program offers flexible scheduling of a fun, instructor-led class in an air-conditioned space! Kids ages 3-8 are welcome to participate. Enjoy 8 one-hour classes for just $139!
Register Here for Kid Fit!
About The Play Cafe: 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.
Want to just stop by and play? Open play hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:30am - 1:30pm, Wednesday 9am - 1pm | Saturday 2pm - 6pm | Sunday 12:30pm - 4:30pm
209 Village Avenue York County, Virginia 23693
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.
Come by and play! Open play hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:30am - 1:30pm, Wednesday 9am - 1pm | Saturday 2pm - 6pm | Sunday 12:30pm - 4:30pm
521 Middle Street Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
The Portsmouth Community Colored Library served black patrons from 1945 until 1963, when the main library was integrated.
327 21st Street West Norfolk, Virginia 23517
A full-service psychotherapy practice located in the historic Ghent district of Norfolk, Virginia at The Palace Professional Center.
Birthday party planning, face painting, unicorn hair braiding, afro unicorn fairy show



