Moving Forward Reaching Back is a local, 501c3 non-profit that focuses on three core areas: Literacy, Motivational Productions and Community Outreach. Programs under these core areas will help educate, inspire, and provide youth in all communities opportunities to explore their dreams and passions while gaining life experiences.

Join Mrs. Martin for in-person art classes for children ages 5-11. All classes are right here in Virginia Beach, close to the Town Center and Mount Trashmore area. Your young artists will enjoy working in a variety of art mediums such as oil pastels, soft pastels, acrylics and watercolors. They will learn about master artists, discover new art techniques, collage, build 3D art and so much more. Classes are available mornings, afternoons and after school. And best of all, your artists will create a NEW art project each time they attend!

Building Bright Futures for ages 2-5

Y Preschool offers a trusted, high-quality early childhood education program that combines a safe, nurturing environment with an intentional, research-based curriculum. Designed to promote intellectual, emotional, and social growth, our preschool prepares children for kindergarten success and a lifelong love of learning.

We use the STREAMin3 curriculum, a proven approach to early learning that supports development across all domains and encourages children to become curious, engaged, and enthusiastic learners.

What Your Child Will Gain at Y Preschool:

• Learn through hands-on play and exploration
• Develop strong cognitive, physical, and language skills
• Build character through our core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
• Cultivate independence and self-confidence
• Prepare for kindergarten and beyond with a solid academic foundation

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Public park with 3 playgrounds, athletic fields/courts, fishing (license required), boat ramp, seasonal kayak/canoe rental, picnic areas, disc golf course, therapeutic cradle swing seats, volleyball courts, public bathrooms, outdoor amphitheater (reservation required), kayak and canoe launch.

Now available at Munden Point Park, rent a kayak from a kiosk that functions like a vending machine.

Muse Paintbar combines a restaurant & bar with painting instruction sessions. We'll guide you step-by-step through a painting, offering eats, wine, & beer to keep your inner artist inspired (you do have one, we promise). When we're done, your masterpiece is yours to keep! Kids parties available.

Music lessons for all levels, ages, and genres of music. In-store recitals, clinics, open mics, and more. Program caters to all ages and abilities. Instrument rental available.

Music lessons for all levels, ages, and genres of music. In-store recitals, clinics, open mics, and more. Program caters to all ages and abilities. Instrument rental available.

Dance classes ages 3 years old to adult in Ballet, Pointe, Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Hip Hop, and Pilates. Summer Camps Available

Summer Camps available!

Private Music Lessons, Rock School, Dance Classes, Theater Program, and Musical Instrument Sales

Gym focused activities including gymnastics skills, tumbling, dance, music, art and more. Birthday parties.

I provide divorce coaching. I work with primarily women going through divorce that have been abused. My Divorce Coaching program offers personalized support no matter what phase you are in. From intensive one-on-one sessions guiding you through complex decisions to comprehensive long-term support with access to a professional network and creative challenges, we provide various solutions to tackle specific challenges in high-conflict situations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Private piano lessons given on location in Virginia Beach. Beginner and advanced.

Open year-round. One of the country’s top ten rated haunted attractions, celebrating 35 years of screams! Walk-thru haunted house with live actors. Not recommended for kids under 10.

Escape Room - age 15+.

Party/event venue available for rental with a capacity of 45 people. Available to host baby shower, birthday party, gender reveal, brunch, karaoke, dance lessons, book signing, paint night, game night, pop up shop and more.