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The Virginia Peninsula Chapter provides a variety of educational, informative and uplifting programs for the whole family. Our programs teach the necessary leadership and development skills to assist our mentees and their families in realizing and maximizing their full potential.
4-H is the youth (ages 5 to 19) development education program of Virginia Cooperative Extension. 4-H is rich with learning experiences where young people partner with caring adults and volunteers in a fellowship unlike any other program available to youth today. During the summer, 4-H offers a range of day and residential (overnight) camps.
757 Majors works to develop leaders, promote mental and physical health through community service, sports, arts, and clubs. Free basketball programs for boys and girls. Located in Chesapeake and open to kids in all areas of Hampton Roads.
757 We Care is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization geared towards promoting positivity to our youth through various community awareness initiatives, career exploration programs and mentorship.
American Heritage Girls is a Christ-centered character and leadership development program for girls 5 to 18 years of age.
Baby Boy Mentoring Program provides services to young men ages 5 - 17 without a father in their lives. Based in Portsmouth, serving all of Hampton Roads.
We want to help these young men improve their academic achievements, self-esteem, social competence, and avoidance of problems/high-risk behavior. We will build a relationship with these young men and show these young men that we care and want to help them achieve greatness. Our goal is to teach and demonstrate the principles of manhood to young men, enabling them to achieve their dreams and become men who are strong, responsible, and productive.
Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, professionally supported matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through young adulthood. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of youth in our communities.
Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, professionally supported matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through young adulthood. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of youth in our communities.
Camp HOPE Norfolk is the first summer camp and mentoring program in Virginia for children who have experienced primary or secondary abuse and trauma. This groundbreaking camp, which offers a clinically-proven curriculum designed to help children overcome trauma to lead more hopeful lives, is being offered by the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the Family Justice Center. Camp HOPE Norfolk is composed of a week of camp, supported by year-round activities.
Children who are eligible are screened through the Family Justice Center, and will attend Camp HOPE Norfolk for free through grants procured through the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office. While this program is based out of Norfolk, it is open to all eligible youth in the Hampton Roads area.
Children and Youth Education Center (CYEC) is a virtual education and training center that partners with parents, schools, and childcare programs to improve the academic and social-emotional outcomes for all children, youth, and teens.
Youth Empowerment Support (YES) Program is an education and training program that supports, educates, and empowers all children, youth, and teens to become their most successful selves.
Ages 12+. Developing youth into responsible citizens and tomorrow's aerospace leaders. CAP is the volunteer, nonprofit auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Its three missions are to develop its cadets, educate Americans on the importance of aviation and space, and perform life-saving, humanitarian missions.
College Planning, Scholarship, and NCAA Prep Camps
Our mission is to empower and equip individuals to identify and fulfill their life's purpose. Offering the Ladies with Purpose Mentorship Program for girls age 11-17.
Curriculum Agents has been designing experiential, parent-child centered learning adventures since 2019. We are a team of dedicated education professionals who build customized curriculum plans for young learners with a core focus on the experiential learning experience.
We do the research to connect you with the tools and resources you need for a stress free parent-child at-home learning experience.
Services: Custom curriculum building, program design and support, educator and tutor training, PD and kids workshops, virtual and in-person tutoring services (coming soon), vibrant supplemental learning materials, and curated reading lists.
Mentoring of 5th graders, All Pro Dad Breakfasts and Fatherhood Academy
ForKids works to support families and children experiencing homelessness in Hampton Roads.
Housing Services include emergency housing, rapid rehousing, supportive housing, and support to Veterans Families. Families experiencing a housing crisis can call the ForKids hotline at (757) 587-4202.
Families receiving housing services may also receive housing-focused case management, life skills training, job coaching, mental health services, and children's education programming. Children experiencing homelessness may receive education support such as customized instruction, mentoring, advocacy, afterschool tutoring, summer educational programs. Families at ForKids may receive support with housing placement, job coaching, mental health coordination, and case management.
Jack and Jill of American, Inc is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2-19, dedicated to nurturing future African-American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving, and civic duty.
Junior Cotillion of Hampton Roads has offered dancing instruction, etiquette, and social graces for young ladies and gentlemen grades five through nine for over 30 years. Six dances are held each year providing a fun and exciting evening with a fast paced and interactive instructional program. Our goal is that the social awareness, confidence, and positive self-esteem that are cultivated through these events will last a lifetime.
Life Launch Inc. is dedicated to transforming lives and building stronger communities through education, mentorship, and essential life skills development.
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.
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.
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.
The Nicholson AAAA Charitable Foundation works through our community partners, direct giving and volunteerism to assist those in our community without housing, to provide nurturing and support to our local children in need and to support promotion of the Arts.
No current troops listed in Hampton Roads - check link for updates.
Offering scouting for children as young as 3-years-old to adults. Each age level, or section, has a unique program where scouts can earn badges for challenging themselves, learning, and growing as a person and a member of their community.
We create and implement unique programming for students from underperforming schools and those within known gang & gun conflict zones. Our programs serve those (ages 7-19), who need skill building and are most susceptible to systematic low-income issues. We employ an innovative approach to combat those issues; with our T.R.A.I.N (Targeted Redirection of Anger Issues in Neighborhoods) initiative and skill building initiatives. Partnering our ideas with the city and surrounding businesses will help to leverage resources to create change. As we continue to focus on our mission: skill building, mentoring and mental health; this will lead to success for future generations.