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.

Advocating 4 Kids, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides training, coaching services, and direct advocacy support to parents of children with disabilities. We are a Culturally Responsive organization that respects the needs of Black and Brown Families.

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.

Activities for youth ages 6-18. Education and Career Programs, Health & Life Skills, Character and Leadership Programs, Art Programs, Sports, Fitness and Recreation Programs

Welcome to Come As You Are (Caya), a nonprofit organization devoted to empowering independence and fostering neuroinclusivity for neurodivergent young adults and adults across Hampton Roads, Virginia! Our mission is to cultivate autonomy, elevate self-esteem, and champion inclusivity through comprehensive behavioral, social, and workplace skill-building programs. At Caya, we are dedicated to creating an environment where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and succeed in both their personal and professional lives.  The READY workshop is a dynamic 12-week program designed to empower individuals with the skills and confidence needed for career success and independent living. Each week, participants will engage in interactive sessions focused on building resilience, enhancing self-advocacy, and developing personal growth strategies. From mastering job readiness to strengthening life skills, READY provides the tools, resources, and personalized support to help you take charge of your future, all while fostering a sense of community and connection along the way.

The Virginia Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy is a quasi-military alternative education program for youth seeking a structured academic setting. Serving Virginia residents, 15 1/2 – 18 years old, who have become off-track or withdrawn from public school.  Classes begin in January and July.

DIVAS, Inc offers programs to foster positive behaviors to women and girls within the community. Individual and group therapy is available for girls, adolescent females, families, and millennial women. Mentoring for girls ages 5-17. Mentoring programs are open to ALL GIRLS regardless of race or socio-economic background.

The Dynamic DIVA's of Virginia, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization for female youth and women mentoring organization based in Virginia Beach. Our mission is to provide an environment or platform where female youth and women can come together to start a conversation about life's challenges, triumphs, and transitions. Our energies are towards promoting self-worth, health & wellness, financial literacy, and career/job readiness. Discover some of the great programs and initiatives we lead at the Dynamic DIVA’s of Virginia, and see how we are working towards making a difference in the lives of female youth and women in the community.

Excellence Girls Club, Inc. empowers young girls. Introduces them to positive women and positive ideas. Unlocks their potential. Helps them grow. From promising young girls, into powerful young women.

Scouting Programs and Summer camps, open to Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts ages 6 and up.

Empowering Girls Through Mentorship

Are you missing out on the after-school club experience? Do you want to learn more about leadership? Are you looking for leadership and volunteer opportunities to add to your college application? Come join our club and grow your leadership skills by planning and organizing field trips and volunteer opportunities. The sky is the limit for whatever the teens can plan as a group and we will guide them with the steps it takes to lead and organize events. Membership in the group will require attendance at our weekly meeting, participation at planned events, and following through on responsibilities. Adult leadership and support are 100% provided.

Junior rescue is for teens in 6-12th grade. Participants are taught by EMS at a local EMS Station, real emergency medical services skills which are used daily on calls.

Sentara recognizes the importance of volunteering for the professional and social development of youth. We believe the time, dedication, and collaboration with our junior volunteers provides teens with invaluable experience and leadership skills. The Junior Volunteer Program will be held June - August. Days of availability will be Monday-Friday. Applicants must be at least 14 years old on or before June 1, and have completed the 8th grade by the end of June, with a "C" or better average.

Children, Teens, and Families learn 4 Laws of Concentration, 7 Phrases of Respect, Training the Mind and Body to be RESILIENT in any adverse situation.  Learn Black Belt Excellence for today and as tomorrow's leaders.   King Tiger Martial Arts4.8Based on 218 reviewspowered by Google

The City of Virginia Beach Mayor’s Youth Leaders in Action (MYLA) is a group of socially, economically and ethnically diverse middle and high school youth from across the city. The group was created with the belief that young people, if given the opportunity, could be meaningfully and successfully involved in making and impacting decisions that affect their lives.

Self Defense and Life lessons for children ages 5 and up. Teens, Adults and Women Self defense classes. BJJ, Krav Maga. Teaching the Chuck Norris System since 1978.

Step into an immersive pickleball experience - coastal vibes, indoor comfort, and endless fun. Paddle up and make waves, rain or shine! Where pickleball reigns supreme. Inspired by the unique beauty of the coast, the Palace of Pickleball is Virginia Beach's first-ever dedicated indoor pickleball facility. Our vision is to provide high-quality, year-round, and immersive experience that seamlessly blends the sport you love with our one-of-a-kind coastal aesthetic - making the Palace of Pickleball a true destination - where pickleball reigns supreme. Our mission is simple: to foster fun, fitness, and connection for players of all ages and skill levels. Camps, Birthday Parties available.

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.

Seton Youth Shelters provides 24-hour emergency shelter for youth ages 9 up to 18 years old, serves runaway, homeless, and trafficked youth and youth in crisis within their family, school and/or community. Youth Outreach Program includes Van Outreach, Safe Place services and Special Outreach Projects. A FREE mentoring program is available to youth 4 to 18 years old who have been affected by the incarceration (past or present) of someone in their lives. Parenting classes, Teen anger management program. SETON YOUTH SHELTERS HOTLINE: 757.498.4357

Shooting Star Counseling's Acting Up! is a small, play-based social group for neurodivergent kids ages 8–12 in Hampton Roads. Through improv games, cooperative activities, movement, and guided interaction, kids build confidence, friendships, and social skills in a fun, low-pressure environment designed to support authentic connection. Runs as a week long summer camp and a weekly 6 week group on weekends. Especially supportive for children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, and social difficulties. Led by Laura Samalya, LPC, a neurodivergent-affirming therapist who also provides individual therapy services for children, teens, families and adults in Virginia Beach. Small group setting • Virginia Beach

Manufacturing Technology Summer Camp Run by STIHL, Inc this camp for rising 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th grade students provides hands-on experience with state-of-the-art manufacturing and engineering technologies. Gives an inside look at a world-class production facility and provides a chance to win a scholarship. FREE Camp Opportunity.

Youth 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.