For active duty military families, we run monthly outdoor events such as exploring nature, hiking, rafting, yoga, astronomy, bird watching, nature journaling, surfing, visiting national park sites, and much more. Events are located across Hampton Roads and occasionally beyond. There is no fee. Participants must join the Blue Star Neighborhood and register beforehand for a chance to be selected for any event. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. We would love for you to join us!

Brave2gether is a youth focused organization that offers accessible, holistic, and evidence-informed programs for adolescents impacted by bullying. We embrace the support of parents and educators to help us empower teens to be their best selves. Through our camps, virtual courses, and in-school programs, we foster the development of social and emotional skills that lead to positive outcomes for our youth. Brave Moves Youth Summer Enrichment Program is for youth ages 11-15. Aftercare options are available. Email for additional information: morenika@brave2gether.com

Our group invites homeschool families of all ages to meet on weekends for mostly outdoor casual play dates. Rotating parks or playgrounds with times will be announced weekly. No RSVP required. All playdates will be in the city of Chesapeake.

HEARTS Christian Homeschool Group (Field Trips & More) - (Formally known as HEARTS Homeschool Group) H-Homeschool E-Educational A-And R-Recreational T-Trips S-Southside

Weekly child-led adventures at Northwest River Park

This is a home school group for families in Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Western Branch! Most of our activities will take place in these areas, with some special events being outside this range (the beach, zoo, farms, etc).

Dance, Gymnastics, and Cheer classes for all ages and skill levels! We offer Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acro, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Lyrical, Mommy & Me, Homeschool, Beginnings, Pom Pom Jazz, Rec Gymnastics, Rec Cheerleading and more! Kids Nights Out, Birthday Parties, Holiday Fun, and so much more!

Formally the Hampton Roads Royals, now Thrive Peake Cheer a competitive cheer program

Co-op is offered each Friday from 9AM-1PM. Courses are designed to assist the parent in meeting the needs of their children for some of the extras that Homeschool kids often miss. When you’re really working hard to get the math and science into them, occasionally things like PE, art and music take a backseat. The Co-op provides the following courses: PE, Art, Music, Science experiments for the younger kids, and STEM for the older students. There is a Resource Room set up for students in 8th through 12th grades to receive instruction in math and assistance in other subjects.

We are a community of Wild + Free Homeschooling Mamas on the Southside of Hampton Roads. Our goal is to be intentional in curating community with other Mamas and allow our kids to form friendships.