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Historical Courthouse built in 1840 and site of Suffolk Visitor's Center.
Recreational and Select (local travel) baseball and softball teams for athletes ages 3-16.
Coeducational college preparatory private school for students ages PreK through high school. Student programs include academics, arts, and athletic opportunities. Summer programs available.
The coaches at Nansemond Suffolk Pop Warner want each player to learn the game of football and the feeling of “Pride, Respect, Love, Protect…Togetherness!” With hard work and strong desire, each player will achieve this goal
Military families. Youth coed sports aged 5-16. Soccer, baseball/tee ball, basketball, cheerleading, swim lessons. Water Park. Bowling. Child Care. Birthday parties available.
Military use, reservations required. Basketball, Football, Soccer, Batting Cages, Golf Simulator, Highway 66 Duck Pin Bowling, Putting Green, Billiards, Fooseball, Ski Ball, Arcade Games, Air Hockey
Birthday party packages are available. Golf simulator instruction for youth is also available.
Tucked away on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility plays an incredibly important role in our understanding of earth and space science. Since its beginnings, Wallops has launched more than 16,000 rockets carrying science experiments, technology, and satellites. The public is invited to explore the history and future of NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility at the Wallops Visitor Center through engaging exhibits, videos, events, programs, and facility group tours.
The Butterfly Girls are the young ladies (age 10-17) section of NCNW, Virginia Beach Chapter. They meet monthly and discuss many different topics, they give back to the community, and participate in fun events and activities.
Yoga teacher training. Also offers occasional kids yoga camps/sessions.
Football off-season based strengthening program for ages 12-17.
Nature activities for children and teens with a focus on 1. Having FUN outdoors!
2. Learning about the natural world
3. Getting environmentally INVOLVED. Open to all families in Hampton Roads, meetings take place in Virginia Beach
Nature Pals is a hands-on, outdoor nature education program designed to support curiosity, creativity, and a love for the natural world—making it a great fit for homeschoolers and nature-loving families.
Classes are held at the Princess Anne Recreation Center and feature a different Virginia animal species each month. Our sessions are play- and game-based, with activities that blend science, art, and outdoor exploration to make learning engaging and memorable.
This fall, we’re offering sessions: Grownup & Me Nature Pals – Ages 3–6, and Nature Pals for Kids – Ages 7–9. Classes are fully outdoors, with a focus on active learning in a safe, supportive environment. Check link for upcoming sessions and fees.
Full day and part day options for all ages as well as the ability to enroll for 2, 3 or 5 days a week.
Offering outdoor nature programs for children.
The National Maritime Center, with exciting new exhibits, lots of family activities, and home to the Battleship Wisconsin! Toddler playtimes, Homeschool Programs, and Summer Sailing Camps available for ages 8+
Military Families - Activities through your local Morale, Welfare & Recreation Office. Youth athletics. Swim Lessons. Summer camp ages 5-12.
Support group for Military Homeschooling families.
Military Families. Child Care including 24/7 option. Recreational events.
The Navigators USA alternative scouting program was created to include everyone, and to help each person develop their fullest potential without discrimination. We aim to establish a world without prejudice or ignorance, and to treat every person with respect, no matter their race, creed, lifestyle, or ability.
Ready to uncover the real horrors that lie below the surface of the Virginia Beach boardwalk? Uncover gruesome accounts of murderous sirens, insatiable pirates, and undead witches that tread the stormy waves of the Atlantic.
2025: Scheduled regularly
2025 Pricing: Adults $26, Children 6+ $17. Children under 6 are free
Neptune’s Forest is a forest preschool in Virginia Beach, VA, thoughtfully designed for young learners ages 3–4. Within the first moments a child steps into our outdoor classroom, they are immersed in a nature-based, play-centered environment that supports social, emotional, and cognitive growth. As a forest preschool, we believe children learn best when they are free to explore, imagine, and connect with the world around them.
In our outdoor classroom, we embrace the power of unstructured play, which is key to building resilience, confidence, and independence. Through playful exploration, children develop critical social skills, learn how to collaborate, and become active participants in their own learning.
Outdoor nature-based learning supports every aspect of a child’s development—physical, emotional, cognitive, and social. Because these areas are interconnected, hands-on exploration helps children grow in a balanced, holistic way.
Our dynamic outdoor environment encourages real problem-solving and fosters curiosity in ways that no indoor classroom can replicate.
Nerfs Up is Virginia’s premier mobile Nerf Party and Battle Grounds. We host the best parties and events along with drop-in play where everyone is invited. We supply all of the equipment to include inflatable bunkers, blasters, darts, and safety glasses. We are mobile and partner with some of the local sports and recreation centers. We can also set up at your home or local parks. Participants must be a minimum of 6 years old and play extends to adults.
New Energy is an informal youth group training together to improve their times in road races as well as their performance in track and field and cross-country events sanctioned by the USA Track and Field (USATF) and AAU. New Energy welcomes all youth runners, ages 6-16, regardless of ability. Practices are informal, and participants are encouraged to attend as many as possible.
New Era Soccer Institute is a developmental soccer organization dedicated to providing special and high-quality soccer specific initiatives in a professional and modern overall atmosphere for soccer players who seek inspiring experiences outside of the standard soccer experience. U8 and up.
We seek to provide affordable academic and enrichment classes to children in grades K-12. We are a parent-led cooperative that teaches from a biblical perspective. Each participating family contributes to our team through their strengths and talents to benefit the community.