Our preschool and pre-k programs are designed to encourage play, creativity, exploration, and FUN! Each week will be a different theme including age-appropriate activities, crafts, swimming, and on-site special events. Participants are provided snacks however they will need to bring their lunch daily. These programs are licensed and regulated by the Virginia Department of Social Services Licensing Division. 

Eligibility Requirements

Participants must currently be a Virginia Beach City Public School Student (grade K – 5) and receive free or reduced lunch or have an approved Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Fee Waiver. You can apply and/or obtain a copy of your child's Free and Reduced Lunch Letter by logging into your child's school café account, e-mailing the Office of Food Services at vbfoods@vbschools.com or call their office directly at 757-263-1101.

• Dates: TBD
• Hours: 7am – 6pm
• Cost: TBD
• Locations: TBD
  

How to Register

Important Notes About ePACT

Priority Registration(online only) – April 17th – 23rd

Standard Registration (online only) – April 24th – June 6th 

Please review the program eligibility requirements indicated above. Priority Registration is available online only April 17th – 23rd for school year 2020/21 and/or summer 2020 participants. Standard Registration is April 24th – June 6th.  

If interested in enrollment and online registration is no longer available, please complete the Sports & Specialty Summer Program Interest Form and a Registration Management Team member will follow-up with you in 24-48 hours.

We are using ePACT to replace our paper registration form(s), consents & waivers while your child is in our programs. Your child will only be registered and able to attend once registration, payment and ePACT records are complete.

• New customers will receive an email invitation after 9pm once registration is completed in ActiveNet
• Existing Customers will receive an email requesting you to reconfirm your child’s ePACT records and complete any additional waivers required for summer
  

Pickleball Camp: Bow Creek

Jun 28 -  Jul 2

Description: Ages 8-12
Learn the basic rules and techniques of the popular sport of Pickleball. This will be a week of exclusive gym time for your child to be actively engaged in learning this sport and other fun activities.

Junior Golf Camp: Kempsville

 Jun 28 - Jul 2

Description: Ages 7-12
Learn the fundamentals of golf - swing, pitching, chipping, and putting in a fun environment. Each day is filled with practice, games, and a little competition. Camp includes range balls, clubs if needed, awards, and a completion certificate. A Recreation Center membership is not required. Athletic clothing, sun protection, and closed-toe athletic footwear are required. Bring a water bottle and snack each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free snacks are highly recommended.

Basketball Camps:  

Jul 12 - Jul 16, Princess Anne

Jul 19 -  Jul 23, Williams Farm

Aug 2 -  Aug 6, Kempsville

Description: Ages 6 -12
Enhance your basketball skills while practicing shooting, ball handling, defense, footwork, rebounding, and other related drills in a fun play-to-learn environment. The camp is conducted by Mark Butts, former head coach for the First Colonial Boys Basketball Team. Athletic clothing and closed-toe athletic footwear are required. Bring a water bottle and snack each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free snacks are highly recommended.

Soccer Camp: Princess Anne

Jul 19 - Jul 23 

Description: Ages 8 -12
This camp will test footwork, speed, ball-handling, and vision of the field. The camp is held on the Strawbridge Elementary School field with Coach Isaac Beard. In the event of inclement weather, the camp will be move to gym 1 of the Princess Anne Recreation Center.  A Recreation Center membership is not required. Athletic clothing, sun protection, closed-toe athletic footwear, and towel required. Bring a labeled water bottle and a non-perishable snack each day. Peanut-free snacks are highly recommended.

Tennis Camps: Great Neck 

Jul 26 - 30 Ages 7-10 & Aug 2 - 6 Ages 11-14

Description: This USTA-sponsored tennis camp will help new, and novice participants develop tennis fundamentals (e.g. groundstrokes, volley, serve) through a fun play-to-learn style of learning. Practice match play and learn sportsmanship and game rules. Different court sizes and modified tennis equipment help youth to rally in no time. Notes: Racquets provided, but you may bring your own.  Camps are held on the Cox High School courts. In the event of inclement weather, we will move inside the Great Neck Community Recreation Center. A Recreation Center membership is not required. Athletic clothing, sun protection, and closed-toe athletic footwear and towel required. Bring a water bottle and snack each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free is highly recommended.

Sports of all Sorts: Williams Farm

Aug 9 - Aug 13

Description: Ages 6-12
Participants will be introduced to a variety of sports, including basketball, pickleball, volleyball, and more. We will bring back the old school sports like four square and tetherball. Athletic clothing, sun protection, closed-toe athletic footwear required. Bring a labeled water bottle and a non-perishable snack each day. Peanut-free snacks are highly recommended.

½ Day Camps 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  (all camps $125.00)

Master Builders Lego Camp: Great Neck

Jul 19 - Jul 23 

Description: Ages 8-12
Aspiring engineers will engage in instructional design while building cool creations like businesses, green spaces, and high-rises to create a city of their dreams. This experience will boost confidence and creativity. Bring a labeled water bottle and snack each day. Non-perishable, peanut-free snacks are highly recommended.

Play for Fun!  Williams Farm

Aug. 23 - Aug. 27

Description: Ages 6-12
All activities are geared for fun while playing sports, games, crafts, cookie decorating, storytelling, swimming, and more. Athletic clothing, sun protection, closed-toe athletic footwear, and proper swimwear are required. Bring a labeled water bottle and snack each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free snacks are highly recommended.

All-Day Camps 2021 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (All camps $210.00)

Martial Arts Mania and More: Seatack

Jul 12 - Jul 16 

Description: Ages 6-12
Spend the week learning traditional Japanese Martial Arts with an emphasis on Karate-do'. Participants will spend the morning with an experienced Martial Arts Instructor to develop discipline, confidence, and knowledge to achieve the title of level 1 white belt by Friday. We will break up the day with activities in the gym, pool, and activity room.  Comfortable clothing, closed-toe athletic footwear, and proper swimwear required. Bring a labeled water bottle, lunch, and 2 snacks each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free snacks are highly recommended.

Rock Wall Camp: Seatack

Aug 16 - Aug 20

Description: Ages 6-12
Learn how to climb Seatack's 24ft rock wall through instructional activities, challenges, and games. By the end of the week, any participant will be able to take these skills and confidently take on the challenge of other rock walls. We will break up the day with other activities in the gym, pool, and activity room. Comfortable clothing, closed-toe athletic footwear, and proper swimwear are required. Bring a labeled water bottle, lunch, and 2 snacks each day. Non-perishable and peanut-free items are highly recommended.