Promotes physical, mental, spiritual, and social
growth to active-duty military personnel and their dependents through
programs and services.
Bldg 1504 A, 3rd Floor
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Portsmouth, VA 23709
(757) 396-1950 phone
(757) 363-1953 fax
Provides cultural and aesthetic experiences
for museum visitors through the use of changing exhibitions in all
media. Offers classes, lectures, performances, and demonstrations
to stimulate interest in the arts.
420 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-8543 phone
(757) 393-5228 fax
pgdugan@aol.com
Serves others by helping to instill values
in young people, and in other ways, to prepare them to make ethical
decisions during their lifetime in achieving their full potential.
1032 Heatherwood Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23455-6675
(757) 497-2688 phone
(757) 473-3305 fax
tide596bsa@aol.com
Provides assistance to low- and moderate-income
persons and their families to rehabilitate existing older homes and
build newly constructed homes in targeted neighborhoods. Also provides
entrepreneurial training and start-up loans for individuals to become
business owners.
Suite 204
440 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 399-0925 phone
(757) 399-2642 fax
profit7@infi.net
Provides a public cultural facility
which offers children participatory exhibits where they learn by doing.
221 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-8393 phone
(757) 393-8083 fax
http://www.childrensmuseumva.com/
A joint program sponsored by Virginia
Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, state and local governments. Extension provides educational
programs conducted in the workplace, schools, and communities in VA.
Extension agents teach people innovative ways to solve problems and
use researched-based information from Virginia Tech and Virginia
State Universities.
4-H is an informal, practical learn-by-doing, fun and educational
program for youth 5-18 years old.
Volunteer training for club leadership is available by contacting
the Extension Office at 393-5197.
105 Utah Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5197 phone
http://www.ext.vt.edu
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Provides resident camps, June through August,
offering girls age 5 to 17 an outdoor experience. Folders with complete
information are available in March. Day camps in various locations
operate for 1 to 4 weeks each summer. For some camps, there are
buses.
912 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322-7002
(757) 547-4405, Ext. 242 phone
(757) 547-1872 fax
Provides programs for youth to help
them become responsible, productive adults. Programs include aquatics,
summer day camp and community service activities as well as being
a vigorous advocate for girls, with focus on their special needs.
5905 Portsmouth Boulevard
P.O. Box 3975
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-3896 phone
(757) 465-4071 fax
nanjo525@aol.com
Provides services to conserve the last parcel
of wilderness in the Hoffler Creek watershed and to provide public
access for environmental education, research and recreation consistent
with good stewardship.
Suite 404
505 Washington Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 398-9151 phone
(757) 398-9151 fax
hofflercreek@ddaccess.com
Provides an actual lightship from the early
1900s for public viewing. The Lightship Museum is Portsmouth's second
National Historic Landmark.
Water Street at corner of
London Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-8740 phone
(757) 393-5244 fax
Call Community Recreation & Leisure
Services or
Click Here for a listing of sports leagues that are available
for your child.
Tony Colden
(757) 393-8481 phone
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Offers a community-based theater program open
to the general public for auditions and participation in theater productions.
Three plays are offered a season. Admission is $12.00 for the general
public and $10.00 for senior citizens. Seasonal membership is also
available. The season's play schedule is available after July 15.
1404 Elmhurst Lane
P.O. Box 1404
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 488-7866 phone
This Department exists to create enjoyable and wholesome activities for citizens
through recreation and leisure activities.
Portsmouth City Park
140 City Park Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23701-1567
(757) 465-2937 phone
Cavalier Manor Recreation Center
404 Viking Street
Portsmouth, VA 23701-3216
(757) 558-2805 phone
(757) 558-2804 gym phone
Cradock Recreation Center
4300 George Washington Highway
Portsmouth, VA 23702-2860
(757) 391-3264 phone
J.E. Parker Recreation Center
2430 Turnpike Road
Portsmouth, VA 23704-2941
(757) 393-8340 phone
Neighborhood Facility Center
900 Elm Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23704-4112
(757) 393-8595 phone
Port Norfolk Recreation Center
432 Broad Street
Portsmouth, VA 23707-2004
(757) 393-8709 phone
The Senior Station
3500 Clifford Street
Portsmouth, VA 23707-2004
(757) 391-3241 phone
The J.F. Kennedy Teen Center
12 Grand Street
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8340 phone
Therapeutic Recreation
(757) 393-8340 phone
Provides wholesome recreation facility to
citizens of all ages for boating, tennis, picnic, jet ski, volleyball,
horseshoes, meeting room, weddings in Friendship Gardens, two playgrounds,
golf, amphitheater (entertainment) and special events.
140 City Park Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 465-2937 phone
(757) 393-8265 fax
Provides a historical documentary on the development
of the city of Portsmouth and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, now known
as Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
2 High Street
P.O. Box 248
Portsmouth, VA 23705
(757) 393-8591 phone
(757) 393-5244 fax
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Provides the citizens of Portsmouth a safe,
accessible, attractive place conducive to learning, research, creativity
and enjoyment.
Churchland Branch Library
3215 Academy Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23703
Cradock Branch Library
28 Prospect Parkway
Portsmouth, VA 23702
Manor Branch Library
1401 Elmhurst Lane
Portsmouth, VA 23701
Main Branch
601 Court Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-8501 phone
(757) 393-5107 fax
Provides information on supportive services,
socialization, and all recreation which include arts and crafts,
trips, special events, ceramics, health screenings, etc. for residents
age 55 and older. Additional services include telephone reassurance
and helping the elderly apply for fuel assistance and real estate
tax relief.
3500 Clifford Street
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 391-3241 phone
(757) 391-3243 fax
Provides a museum showcasing memorabilia
from Virginia's rich sports history.
420 High Street
P.O. Box 370
Portsmouth, VA 23705
(757) 393-8031 phone
(757) 393-5228 fax
Provides programs for all individuals designed
to contribute to their physical, mental, social, and spiritual growth.
1013 Effingham Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 399-5511 phone
(757) 399-4979 fax
Handles the business affairs and administers
the scholarship program which is available for all programs at the
YMCA of Portsmouth. OTHER PERSONNEL: Nancy Wren, President.
4900 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 483-9622 phone
(757) 483-4896 fax
portsmouthymca@earthlink.net
Provides assistance, support, and prevention
programs for at-risk children and youth that aid in development
of knowledge, skills and abilities important for community living.
Include Marching Jaguars Drum Corps.
P.O. Box 396
Portsmouth, VA 23705
(757) 399-3288 phone
(757) 397-2139 fax
youthmatter@msn.com
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