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.

Dance Classes ages 4+ Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Line Dancing and Ballroom

Summer camps/programs for kids

Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ages 6+

Free fire station tours for ages 3 and up. Tours must be prearranged and dates approved.

Several Playgrounds. Outdoor Programs for all ages. Many free programs including nature exploration and seasonal hayrides. Home of Newport News Park Discovery Center.

Programs for youth available in Acting, Basketball, Boxing, Cheerleading, Cooking, Dance, Foreign Language, Gymnastics, Ice Skating, Martial Arts, Music, Sewing, Soccer, Volleyball, Yoga, Zumba. Not all programs may run during all sessions.

This innovative approach to community policing provides a location where citizens can inquire about crime prevention topics, as well as obtain information about other community agencies. The center is fully staffed by volunteers, making it the first such facility in Virginia. It also houses many interesting items of police memorabilia.

Several different storytimes available for children ages birth to age 5. Some programs do require registration.