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4-H Club Programs and Summer CampThrough 4-H, young people are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities that emphasize 4-H's "learning by doing" philosophy of youth development. 4-H Programs offers programs for young people ages 5-18. Summer camp available for ages 9-12.
4-H has lots of projects: photography, technology, leadership, animals, horticulture, health, citizenship, nutrition, clothing, rocketry, woodworking, entomology, and arts and theatre.
Residential 4-H Camps—programming events for youth ages 9 to 13 in which campers stay overnight (5 days, 4 nights).
Special Interest 4-H Camps—programming events focusing mainly on a specific project or theme area. There is a large variety of special interest 4-H camps available. Different age group requirements are offered for these camps.
Cloverbud 4-H Camps—programming events for youth 5-8 years of age. Youth must meet the minimum age of 5 between October 1 and September 30, and must not be older than the maximum age. -
757 We Care757 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.
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters – South Hampton RoadsBig 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.
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Black BRANDBlack BRAND is the Black Chamber of Commerce for Virginia’s Hampton Roads and Dan River Regions. Our mission is to promote group economics through professional development and community empowerment.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast VirginiaActivities for youth ages 6-18. Education and Career Programs, Health & Life Skills, Character and Leadership Programs, Art Programs, Sports, Fitness and Recreation ProgramsLocations in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Franklin & Eastern Shore(757) 853-5632
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Future Agents in Training – Teen AcademyOur Future Agents in Training - Teen Academy program allows high school students an opportunity to get a comprehensive look into today’s FBI.Norfolk, VA
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Leading Men FellowshipThe Literacy Lab’s Leading Men Fellowship creates opportunities for young men of color and increases representation in the field of education. Leading Men Fellows are young men of color who have recently graduated from high school and participate in a year-long, residency-style experience in which they provide evidence-based literacy support to pre-kindergarten students while receiving robust coaching and professional development and gaining valuable experience.
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Miracles AcademyNon profit organization that sole focus is our youth. Miracles academy was designed to assist to educate, advocate, listen and lead to improve the lives of children with mental illness with day to day activities. We strive to not only assist the youth but their families. We strive to assist the youth to reach their full potential while learning to cope with their mental health on the daily basis. We look forward to setting a foundation , creating a safe space for our youth.
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Next Step to SuccessNSTS provides afterschool and full-day summer programs for Norfolk youth (currently ages 13 — 16). Our activities for teens include sailing, boat-building, visual and performing arts, academic support, group projects, character education, STEM-skill development, hands-on field trips, and much more.
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Reck LeagueWe 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.
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Team Up Mentoring – The Up CenterYouth ages 6-17 are paired with positive adult role models who commit to spending several hours per week for at least one year with their mentees with the goal of forming a trusting friendship that helps set the youth on a successful path to adulthood.
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Teens With A Purpose (TWP)Local programming for teens including summer camps for kids in 7th grade+.
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Tidewater BSA – ExploringExploring provides exciting activities and mentorship for youth ages 10-20 looking to discover their future. Whether you’re a local organization looking to strengthen the community or a young person wanting to uncover the possibilities of your future, Exploring is a great place to start.
Providing programs for young people in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Northeastern North Carolina that build character, leadership and citizenship.Tidewater Council, Boy Scouts of America 1032 Heatherwood Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23455757-497-2688 -
Tidewater BSA – VenturingVenturing is an inclusive program through the Boy Scouts of America for males and females aged 14-21 (or 13 and completed the 8th grade). It’s operated through Venturing Crews, units of youth and advisors that meet on set schedules and plan activities and events for youth. Providing programs for young people in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Northeastern North Carolina that build character, leadership and citizenship.Tidewater Council, Boy Scouts of America 1032 Heatherwood Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23455757-497-2688
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Tidewater BSA – Cub ScoutsCub Scouts is a year-round program that offers fun activities that promote character and leadership development. Open to boys and girls in grades K-5.Tidewater Council, Boy Scouts of America 1032 Heatherwood Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23455757-497-2688
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Tidewater BSA – ScoutsCub Scouts BSA is a year-round program that is available to all youth in the fifth grade through high school. Service, community engagement and leadership development are important parts of the program as youth lead their own activities and work their way toward earning Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout. Providing programs for young people in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Northeastern North Carolina that build character, leadership and citizenship.Tidewater Council, Boy Scouts of America 1032 Heatherwood Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23455757-497-2688
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Tidewater BSA – Sea ScoutsSea Scouting is a program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women ages 14 to 21. For over 100 years Sea Scouting has promoted better citizenship and improved members’ boating skills through instruction and practice in water safety, boating skills, outdoor, social, service experiences, and knowledge of our maritime heritage.
Providing programs for young people in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Northeastern North Carolina that build character, leadership and citizenship.Tidewater Council, Boy Scouts of America 1032 Heatherwood Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23455757-497-2688 -
YMCA South Hampton RoadsMultiple programs for Hampton Roads families including fitness and athletic programs for kids and families, toddler programs, swim lessons, arts and theater programs, preschool programs, before/after school child care, summer and out of school camps, teen leadership programs and more.
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YOURS MinistryYOURS provides mentoring, tutoring, leadership development, spiritual awareness, and recreational activities through partnerships with all five local high schools, churches, and agencies.
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