Community Corner

Come celebrate creativity and support our young artists!

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC), Virginia’s Parent Training and Information Center. Our mission is to empower families of children with disabilities (birth to age 26) by providing free and confidential resources, training, and one-on-one consultations.

FREE GIRLS BIKING SUMMER CAMP!

A Sister's Love is hosting a fun and empowering workshop designed to help you learn practical tools to manage stress, build confidence, and tap into mindfulness in everyday life.

Have a safe summer by the water with the YMCA's Safety Around Water Week free introductory swim program.

This is a great opportunity for students to clean up Belle Isle and preserve its importance!

Our campers are from the greater Richmond area, including Richmond city, Henrico, Hanover, Chesterfield, and Petersburg. Campers pay from $40-$200 for their camp experience.

Peter Paul Development Center has employment opportunities for Summer Teachers & Program Assistants.

Groundwork RVA works with Richmond youth to facilitate environmental, economic, and social well-being in neighborhoods through the transformation of blighted and neglected open spaces into public assets.

Free produce on Friday, May 23 at Barack Obama ES!

Free produce on Friday, May 9 at Swansboro ES!

Free produce on Friday, April 25 at River City MS!

Get ready for a fun-filled evening featuring Dr. Raven Baxter, aka "Dr. Raven the Science Maven!"

The Eagles at Boushall Middle School are hosting a Community Yard Sale fundraiser to support student attendance incentives. Sign up today to become a seller!

Will you be part of the generation that writes our next chapter as a stronger, more unified nation?

Meet new friends, explore college campuses, and get paid to succeed!

Calling all seniors at Armstrong, John Marshall, and RHSA. If you're pursuing a future in the field of technology, then this scholarship is for you!

The Robinson will provide multiple summer camps for youth in the East End of Richmond to explore a variety of the arts with a plethora of partners and field trips!

The Reynolds Open House is a great chance to connect your passion with a career path and learn how to get started! Our Knowledgeable faculty and staff will be available to share information about college programs and answer questions.

Every spring, the U.S. House of Representatives holds a nationwide bipartisan art competition as a way to encourage artistic expression in our schools.
 

Do you have a child who will be turning 5 on or before September 30, 2025? Enroll in RPS Kindergarten today!

RPS students play for FREE!

Get paid to learn while you work!

RPS Preschool is free for eligible children who turn 3- or 4-years-old by September 30, 2025.

Are you a high school student currently looking for part-time jobs this coming spring and summer?

Are you a rising 9th grader interested in building your confidence, leadership abilities, and cultural awareness while also learning new skills? Then Blue Sky Fund's Outdoor Leadership Institute is the opportunity for you!

Macaroni KID Richmond is a hyper local events E-Newsletter that lists family friendly fun things to do in RVA. 

Maymont is offering an option for families seeking stimulating programs for their students on selected dates when school is out of session: Out-of-School Day Camps!

Imagine going to work knowing what you do each day positively affects people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job–you’ll enjoy the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

The YMCA ensures the safety and well-being of students daily in After School programs. In Y programs we strive to help children learn, grow and thrive.

For youth who love the adventure of summer camp, Maymont will keep the adventure alive during the school year when school is out!

Roses and Wings Girls Mentoring Program serves elementary and middle school girls, meeting during the school year on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

GRASP es una organización 501(c)(3) benéfica, sin ánimo de lucro que asiste a estudiantes y sus familias a conseguir la financiación necesaria para la educación terciaria. 

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond has partnered with VCU’s Institute for Collaborative Research and Evaluation to understand the needs of Richmond’s Public Schools (RPS) middle and high school students. Click to learn more and please take their survey!

Youth Ambassador Applications for the USA Pavilion are now open! Youth Ambassadors have an incredible opportunity to serve as the “Faces of America” at the Expo 2025 Osaka. This exciting, six-month-long mega event represents the largest public and commercial diplomacy forum in the region since 2010. We are partnering with Sister Cities International to identify and recruit a cohort of Americans ages 19-27. Please refer to Sister Cities International's website for the application and any other inquiries about the program.

Baby Artsplay!™ classes demonstrate the important connection between performing arts and early childhood development. Parents/caregivers attend all sessions with their children and learn strategies for incorporating singing, dancing, drama, and other multi-sensory activities into their child’s daily routine to increase engagement and support learning. Visit the website for more information and to register! 

Sign your RPS student up for a VACU savings account, and we’ll jumpstart their savings by covering the $5 membership and depositing $20 in their account! Please note: Applications for minors age 13 or younger may only be completed and submitted by the intended custodian on the account.