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The Virginia Symphony Orchestra performs in multiple venues throughout the Hampton Roads area, and provides education and concerts to countless students and patrons each year.
Concerts for all ages take place throughout the year including free community concerts, and concerts focusing on introducing children to musical performances, like the popular children's PB&Jam Series that provides a hands-on instrument experience before each show.
Some of the local community programs include:
- School Orchestra Artistic Residency. Throughout the year, participating schools enjoy regular visits from symphony musicians, master classes, and private concerts.
- Masterclasses. The VSO’s internationally acclaimed guest soloists provide instruction to young musicians. Masterclasses are also open to the public to listen and learn from our Guest Soloists.
- Heartstrings. Strengthens character through string instruction for elementary students in underserved schools. The program is open to any child in grades 1-6 who would like to learn music.
- The Harmony Project fosters relationships between African-American church congregations and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra through performances, educational and social interaction in the church and in the concert hall.
- Fellows Quartet. Our VSO Fellows every year create their own quartet performances to perform in schools and teach young children about orchestral music, and how it can relate to them even at a young age. Children are introduced to the different and unique ways classical musical instruments are used in everyday films, tv shows, and media.
- The Young People’s Concert series is an integral part of the Symphony’s education program. Integrated into school music programs through Carnegie Hall’s Link Up Program, the VSO reaches over 25,000 students in fourteen different school districts as well as students in private schools and home school environments.
Tae Kwon Do and Jiu-Jitsu Instruction from ages 4 and up
The Trailblazers Track Club is a Youth Sports Team serving the Hampton Roads area. We are a diverse track team starting its 18th year of competition. Our team averages 85 athletes a year between the ages of 6-18 years old. The Trailblazers are affiliated with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) supporting competition in local, regional and national meets.
Museum displays documenting America's wars from 1775 to the present. Summer camps.
Camps focused on Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball
Come sign up for virtual philosophy classes for kids from a Hampton Roads local, ODU graduate, and former ODU Master Lecturer! There are many fun as well as academic classes to choose from including a philosophy club for homeschoolers! Virtual summer camps begin in June!
City of Suffolk special events, festivals and more. Many are free.
All inclusive vocal studio, coaching available for beginning to advance students, including those with disabilities.
Applied (private, individual) instruction in voice for beginning through intermediate (college sophomore music major) level students of all ages - 18 to 80+.
Virtual Reality Arcade featuring over 150 VR games, a flight siumulator, and race cars. Parties, Camps, and after-school programs are available. We come to you - Richmond to Chesapeake!
Natural Light Portrait Photographer.
Services include but are not limited to: Weddings, Engagements, Family, Senior Casuals & Special Request.
Walker's Martial Arts Programs offered at WMA. 4 - 6 yr. Lil' Warriors, 7 - 12 yr. JR Black Belt, 13 - Adult Black Belt, Full Contact Kickboxing JR and Adult classes, LOK-Fit Ladies Only Weight-loss Fitness
Chincoteague Bay Field Station is committed to excellence in education and research in the marine and environmental sciences. Maintains marine stations where both field and laboratory investigations of coastal ecosystems are conducted under the supervision of university faculty and qualified marine education instructors. Family, Homeschool, and Summer Camp programs.
Wareing's Gym offers a Youth Athletic Program, GRIT, for ages 9-18. Kids will learn from knowledgeable coaches how to workout with proper technique and safety… all while having fun.
Seasonal u-pick and pre-picked strawberries. FACEBOOK UPDATES
Instruction in Jujitsu, Kung Fu , Bully Prevention programs and more.
Site of the 1810 courthouse and also the site of the recently restored 1884 Warwick Court House.
T-ball, Baseball & Softball for youth
We offer 4K Preschool, Kindergarten and year-round care for children ages 2 1/2 through middle school. This includes daily care for children under the age of five, preschool for four- and five-year-olds, before and after school care for elementary aged children and summer camp. Enrollment is open to the community.
Wash N Fro’s exciting natural hair camp introduces students (ages 11-17) to the world of self-confidence and teaches the fundamental principles of natural hair! Whether students are exploring hair styling for their own confidence or pursuing their dreams of becoming a stylist in the future, join us for a hands-on experience they won’t forget!
Our dynamic program teaches how to maintain a positive mental well-being while learning basic natural hair care… including how to properly wash and twist!
Students will piece the mind together to get the perfect design and balance through positive mental health techniques. We will learn strategies to help detox the mind, come to understand the power of positive affirmations and positive thought replacement, and touch on health, fitness, wellness & education.
Virginia's largest water park offers fun for the entire family with resort-style amenities and more than 40 state-of-the-art water rides and attractions.
Experience a rush aboard Colossal Curl™, the park’s first family thrill ride and the first of its kind in North America. Unwind and relax on a journey down the park’s lazy river or catch a wave at the Surfer’s Bay Wave Pool.
Little ones can have a “splashtastic” good time in one of the park’s KIDsiderate® play areas designed just for them. Swimming lessons are offered!
Museum focused on the history of the men and women of the Chesapeake Bay region. Camps, School Programs, and programs for students with special educational needs are available.
