Child Development
For more information on any of the following programs, contact our VA Beach Program Director Team at email
Summer Camp
Ages 3-12 yrs
Join us for our Summertime Journey! Enrollment for Summer Camp is going on now.
Child Development Enrollment Packet
Summer Camp Weekly Enrollment Form
New for Summer!
You can now complete your application and pay your registration fees online! Click here for the online submission form. Online Submission *Note: you will still need to print pages 12-17 from the Enrollment packet & email or turn those in separately, In addition to the enrollment packet, parents will need to bring an original copy of the birth certificate, an up-to-date shot record, and a physical dated within the last year. Enrollment questions? Katrina Williams
Preschool
Each of our preschool classrooms use The Creative Curriculum. This curriculum is consistent with the ASYMCAHRs early childhood education philosophy based on Kindergarten readiness, parent connections and professional development. Throughout the year we use the Creative Curriculum Assessment Tool Kit incorporating parent partnerships to track each child's development. Assessments guide teachers in designing lesson plans meeting individual needs. Parents are encouraged to visit the classroom regularly and attend special events.
What is Creative Curriculum?
The country's leading scientifically based, comprehensive curriculum for programs serving children from birth to age 5. Provides teachers with tools to plan & implement developmentally appropriate activities that promote children's social emotional development & learning in the core areas of literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.
| Fantastic Frogs | Marvelous Monkeys |
| 3-4 years | 4-5 years |
Daily Schedule Includes:
Healthy AM & PM Snacks
Music & Movement
Nap/Rest Time
AM & PM Outdoor Play
Language & Communication Development
Health & Hygiene Routines
School-Age Program
Designed to meet the needs of working parents by providing children a safe before & after school environment to explore their unique interests and hobbies.
Daily Schedule Includes:
Healthy Snack
Homework Assistance
Outdoor Play
Locations
Our Virginia Beach location services Shelton Park, Pembroke, Luxford, Pembroke Meadows, Hermitage, Thoroughgood, Diamond Springs, Newtown, Bettie F. Williams Bayside Elementary, Providence Elementary and Point of View Schools.
In Norfolk our program is held at Sewells Point Elementary and provides transportation to and from Camp Allen Elementary.
Child Development Forms
Child Care Center Enrollment Packet
Child Development Weekly Newsletter
Community Centers
For more information on any of the following programs, contact our Community Center Director, Kim Fadely at email us to find the site closest to your area.
Oceana and Norfolk Crossing
Offers a variety of programs including high and low impact and step aerobics, supervised children's activities, "Scampers", Adult and children's crafts, "Mommy and Me", cooking and sewing classes, and much more. See descriptions below. For more information on times and fees, please call 433-2055.
June 2013 Calendars
Oceana Community Center Calendar
Norfolk Crossing Community Calendar
July 2013 Calendars
Oceana Community Center Calendar
Norfolk Crossing Community Calendar
Class Descriptions
Mommy & Me
Enjoy doing crafts with your children? Come join for all the fun and less of the mess! Class fills up early, so sign up soon.
Field Trips
Come out on Fridays with us to have fun and see new sights! Please contact ASYMCA staff for further information about each trip.
Group Fitness and Adult Dance Classes
Our group classes are easy and fun! We do cardio & toning classes, zumba dance classes, and many other dance classes. All fitness levels are accommodated.
Scampers
Scampers is a wonderful program where you and your child can get out into the neighborhood and meet other military families. The Armed Services YMCA asks that you bring a snack and art smock with you. There will be free play, circle time, snack, and a craft for you and your child to do together.
Mommy's Moment
Need to get the check book balanced? Need the time to catch up on your scrap booking? Have a book you want to read? Always wanted to learn to sew? Check out our classes for moms. Child minding is available for participants of this program.
Regional Programs
For more information on any of the following programs, contact our Regional Programs Director, Jamie Brown at email
Family Readiness Group Meetings
Looking for a place to have your spouses Family Readiness Group Meetings? Look no further...we are here to help! Keep all the spouses informed of the events that will be occurring during the ship's deployment while meeting at a child friendly location and no fee charged to the command for building use. Call 363-1884 ext. 306 now for times and availability.
Ship Deployments and Homecomings!!
We know how tough it is to say goodbye and how exciting it is when they return home!! The ASYMCA wants to help you by showing our support!! We can be there for you before they depart and have activities planned pierside for when they return. Call us at 363-1884 ext. 306 to find out how we can serve YOU!!
Operation Hero
Operation Hero is an after-school mentoring and tutoring program for children ages 6-12 who are experiencing temporary difficulties in school. Military children face some unique challenges due to frequent moves and parent deployments. Operation Hero assists children with getting back on track socially and academically and helps children find the "Hero" inside of them. We run two, 13-week sessions each school year in select schools.
The Armed Services YMCA currently has programs for the following schools:
Camp Allen Elementary School
Birdneck Elementary School
White Oaks Elementary School
Willoughby Elementary
Hermitage Elementary School
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