Community Corner
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.
If you would like to add information to this hub, please complete this form:
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What are we doing well? What can we do better? Complete the 2025 Family Survey today!
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Come celebrate creativity and support our young artists!
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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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Have a safe summer by the water with the YMCA's Safety Around Water Week free introductory swim program.
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This is a great opportunity for students to clean up Belle Isle and preserve its importance!
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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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Free produce on Friday, May 23 at Barack Obama ES!
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Free produce on Friday, May 9 at Swansboro ES!
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Free produce on Friday, April 25 at River City MS!
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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!
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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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RPS students play for FREE!
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Macaroni KID Richmond is a hyper local events E-Newsletter that lists family friendly fun things to do in RVA.
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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!
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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.
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For youth who love the adventure of summer camp, Maymont will keep the adventure alive during the school year when school is out!
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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.
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