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Providing ABA and Mental Health Services in Hampton Roads, Virginia.
An auditioned choir for children ages 6 to 18 in grades 1 through 12. The four choir groups meet during the school year for group choral rehearsals including instruction in sight-reading, rhythms, note reading, diction (including foreign languages), breath support, posture, vocal tone, expression, choral blend, and stage presence. Summer camp program available.
Rehearsals are held in Norfolk for all four choirs and also in Virginia Beach for the two younger choirs (approx. 1st to 7th grade). The groups perform throughout Hampton Roads in many concerts both solo and with other performing groups, such as The Bay Youth Orchestras. The older students perform with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and the Virginia Arts Festival. Virginia Children's Chorus is a non-profit arts education organization. Scholarships may be available.
Virginia Opera performs a full season of opera in three separate venues (including Norfolk) and reaches more than 150,000 students and community members each year through its innovative Education and Community Outreach Program.
From school visits and spaceport tours, to workforce development and internships- VA Space offer a variety of STEM opportunities at VSA for anyone looking to learn more about the work they do.
Virginia Spaceport Authority hosts a job shadowing day and internship opportunities at the World Trade Center in Norfolk for high school students.
Not able to make it out to our facilities? No worries! Fill out one of the following forms to request a classroom visit from our Education department. We're ready and excited to teach your classroom about all that we do at the Virginia Spaceport Authority!
Virginia Stage offers Educational Matinees, In-School Tours, Workshops, Residencies, Stagedoor and Summer Camp Programs. They also hold family friendly performances throughout the year.
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.
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!
Wee Ones Daycare is dedicated to caring for children ages 6 weeks through 4 years old.
Historic landmark and performance venue in Norfolk, home to the Virginia Stage Company
State-licensed school for children age 2 through Kindergarten, offering Wilson Fundations Reading Program, a phonics-based program.
The Sanctuary covers about eight acres of land in the western edge of the West Ghent neighborhood. It is open to the public from 9 AM on Saturday until 6 PM on Sunday (5 PM in the winter months).
At Wildwood Academy, our mission is to provide personalized childcare focused on the highest quality care and education of children. Our children are valued as individuals and will learn through discovery and experimentation. Ages 2 - 12. Teaching support for homeschooling families is available.
A yard greeting rental company that specializes in creating custom displays for everything!
Yeshivas Aish Kodesh is committed to creating a vibrant high school environment that is alive with Torah, avodas Hashem, and a quality, competitive General Studies program. The Rabbeim and teachers strive to facilitate the spiritual, personal, and academic growth of our students.
Basketball, Day Camps, Music
Activities for youth, teens, and families. Basketball | Dance | Football | Martial Arts | Soccer | Tumbling | Volleyball | Art | Before/Aftercare | Birthday Parties
YOURS provides mentoring, tutoring, leadership development, spiritual awareness, and recreational activities through partnerships with all five local high schools, churches, and agencies.
Our Mission: To Keep Kids Off the Streets and Raise our Next Generation of Leaders, CEOs and Entrepreneurs!
Youth & Family Empowerment Services empowers at-risk and underserved individuals, youth and families by creating access to: healthy foods, education, training, mentoring, job readiness, entrepreneurial skills, life skills, computer literacy skills, housing, and support in Hampton Roads and beyond!
Youth Earn and Learn Summer Camp Intensive is for aspiring youth ages 12-17. Youth will experience Training & Development in Business, Community Service, Culinary Arts, Drones, Leadership, Nutrition, Outreach & Engagement and Sports! There are two locations available in Norfolk and Portsmouth. Request Applications by emailing youthearnandlearn1@gmail.com.
Free Youth Football Camp (Ages 6-17) in Norfolk, VA. Offered by the Reech Foundation.
Crisis Hotline: (757) 251-0144 (call or text)
The YWCA offers comprehensive support services for those affected by violence including shelter, advocacy, medical accompaniment, and respite childcare. Also available: crisis short-term and long-term counseling to victims, significant others, and other friends/family members affected by the violence.
