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Find your next adventure in Richmond! 
Our Community Corner is Richmond's biggest bulletin board! Please share any family- or student-focused opportunities through the form below or by emailing opportunity@rvaschools.net. Each Monday, we'll run upcoming opportunities in Direct — and they'll all live on our website, searchable by location and age. Please note, we are only able to share programs and events that are free or are minimal in cost. If scholarships or financial assistance are provided, please be sure to let us know. 

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Preschool Enrollment Events

If your child will be turning 3 or 4-years-old on or before September 30, 2025, join us for an upcoming Preschool Enrollment event!

2-1-1 Virginia

The new 211 Virginia public search is officially open! Use this free resource to get connected to essential health and human services across the state!

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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.

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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.

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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.

Future of Tech Scholarship

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!

Summer Camp @ Robinson Theater

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!

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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.

2025 Congressional Art Competition

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

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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!

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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.

Maymont Camps

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

Youth Ambassador Program

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!™

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

VA Credit Union RPS Saves

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.