Armed Services YMCA Hampton Roads

01/24/2020

***UPDATE: This event is already full, but you can register to be added to the waitlist*** We think February is the perfect month for some F U N with our Little Learners. Sooooooo.... we're heading over to FUNVILLE on February 7. This FREE event includes admission and lunch 🍕 for all registered participants. Open to all active duty military members and their dependents aged 18 months to 5 years, you must register in advance to save your spot. (Psssst - make sure to read all the details in the link so you are fully ready for Funville!) 😄 We can't wait to see you all there! http://bit.ly/2tN7Eqr

#hamptonroads #preschoolactivities #preschoolfun

01/23/2020

All this chilly weather has us thinking about all those sunny summer camp days. Who else is ready for 🌞 and 🌊? Can you believe that it's almost time to register for Operation Summer Camp 2020? We'll be posting details soon!!!

#tbt #summercamp #hamptonroads

01/22/2020

Have you heard of the Armed Services Arts Partnership yet? This awesome organization is cultivating community for veterans, active duty service members and their dependents through the arts... AND they are currently accepting applications for their Spring 2020 classes! From comedy to creative writing - these classes offer opportunities to connect and grow... two of our favorite things!

#militaryfamilies #hamptonroads

We are accepting applications for 2020 classes!

Are you a veteran or military family member? What about a service member or caregiver?

Click the link and join the ASAP village this year: https://www.asapasap.org/sign-up

01/22/2020

We just found out that a 104 year old Marine is asking for Valentine's cards this year and our Little Learners are ON IT! Join us on January 31 for a morning of card crafting and yummy treats with other military families. Make sure to register using the link below so we can save you a seat! This event is FREE and open to all active duty military and their dependents ages 18 month to 5 years. http://bit.ly/2RMInF0

Do you know anyone who might enjoy receiving a Valentine from our Little Learners? Send us a message or email Tessa Davis - [email protected] to give us their contact information. We can't wait to spread the love 💕

#militarykids #preschoolactivities

01/21/2020

Did you know that Operation Hero kids get even more than resilience training and opportunities to connect with other military kids? They get focused homework help too. This program is ten weeks of AMAZING-ness. Just ask Odette at General Stanford ES. She's the one getting a high-five from Ms. Z for her awesome math skills 👊

01/20/2020

Our office and programs will be CLOSED today, Monday January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

01/17/2020

Hey Little Learners! It's time for this month's Craft & Conversation! With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we've decided to make this month HEART themed! 💕 We have all the supplies you need to make a variety of cards and keepsakes to send to family back home and treasure for yourself. We'll also make a yummy treat that parents will enjoy too! 😍 This event is FREE and open to all military dependents and their kiddos aged 18 months to 5 years. Please register in advance so we can save you a spot 💗
http://bit.ly/374ITo9

#hamptonroads #preschoolactivities

01/17/2020

Art & Essay Contest

We know there are some AMAZING artists here in Hampton Roads. We've seen their work! The Armed Services YMCA Art & Essay Contest is currently underway! Help us get the word out! Let educators all over the world, youth volunteers and military families know about this contest sponsored by @GeicoMilitary. #ASYMCAContest Get a flyer: http://bit.ly/371Yh4w

The Armed Services YMCA Annual Art and Essay Contest sponsored by GEICO. Promoting healthy communications skills for military children.

01/16/2020

In case we're not the only ones planning our summer fun on this 🌞 January day...

Check out these military offers for fun at Busch Gardens and Water Country!

The 2020 Military Ticket Offers for Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA are now available! https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/blog/military-discounts-for-busch-gardens/

01/16/2020

Sometimes strengthening our military family looks like a table full of yummy goodies! Thanks to incredible sponsors like USAA, Navy Federal Credit Union, Keller Williams Coastal Virginia, Sentara Medical Group and Delphinus Engineering, we were able to provide over 1100 Thanksgiving meals to military families in Hampton Roads. "I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. This was our Thanksgiving meal thanks to the basket of food we were blessed with."

#tbt #operationholidayjoy

01/15/2020

Are you ready to par-TEE? It's almost time for our annual Putt Putt Winter Classic. There will be RAFFLES! There will be FUN for the whole family! There will be PUTTing for a good cause! All players will receive a swag bag and an entry to win a 65" 4K Smart TV. Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place and all participants are invited to a 19th Hole after-party at AJ Gators! Only 36 teams can register, so reserve your spot soon!
http://bit.ly/2Ts0ZfV
#golfforagoodcause #militaryfamilies

01/15/2020

Wow! This new playground looks like a TON of FUN! We know some kiddos who will definitely enjoy this new equipment!

MWR Community Recreation will hold a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, January 16th at 2:00 p.m. for new MWR playground. The playground is located on 7th street behind the Carl Brashear Conference Center. Call 757-462-7691 for more information.

01/14/2020

It's week two of Operation Hero and that means it's time to learn about Respect and Honor! Cassidy and Erik are busy getting ready for sessions all across Hampton Roads! Oh what fun they have planned for these kiddos 🎉
#afterschoolenrichment #militarykids

01/14/2020

Little Learners Go Bowling in Hampton Roads

Bowling with friends is ALWAYS a good time, but especially with friends like these! We had a blast bowling with the Little Learners on Friday at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story - Gator Bowling Alley.http://bit.ly/2QRPRqF

#militarykids #preschoolactivities

On Friday, January 10, the Operation Little Learners went bowling at the Gator Bowling Alley - JEB Little Creek. Participants enjoyed a game of bowling, shoe rental and lunch with friends at no cost.

01/13/2020

With each new session of Operation Hero, we are blown away by these amazing military kiddos. In addition to learning about team work last week, participants were getting to know each other. General Stanford Elementary School students Haylee and Scott were both relaxed and confident presenting what they learned about each other. They made that oral presentation look like a piece of cake 🍰. We love Op Hero days!

#militarykids #hamptonroads

01/10/2020

Operation Ride Home brings families together

During the 2019 holiday season in Hampton Roads, we approved 129 applications for rides home, reuniting a total of 269 family members. 180 adults and 89 military kids got to spend time with family because of this program. Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey contributed a total of $53,305 to fund rides home... wherever home may be. From Oregon to Puerto Rico, our military family was able to make the dream of a holiday spent together a reality. You can read more about the impact of this program here: http://bit.ly/2QBHJL2

#militaryfamilies #homefortheholidays

Jack Daniel's and the Armed Services YMCA teamed up again this year to reunite military families throughout the holiday season.

01/10/2020

TODAY is the day Little Learners! Meet us at the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story Gator Bowling Alley for bowling, lunch and fun with friends! We are excited to see you soon! http://bit.ly/39whFsd

01/09/2020

S is for... Smooth, Slippery, Sensory fun with Shaving cream! Operation Little Learners kicked off in Virginia Beach this week and these kiddos had ALL. THE. FUN. 🎉 They also had an hour of educational programming that focused on a letter, color and shape of the day. Learning centers provided opportunities to practice letter recognition, use fine motor skills and explore with sensory elements. Check out this link to learn more about Operation Little Learners. http://bit.ly/3a0GA7w

#militarykids #preschoolactivities

01/09/2020

Father Daughter Military Ball 2019

SAVE THE DATE for the 17th Annual Father Daughter Military Ball taking place on May 1, 2020. You won't want to get 'caught out in the cold' and miss all the amazing things we have planned this year. Tickets go on sale January 31. Watch for more information coming soon, but until then, enjoy a little view from last year's amazing event.

#tbt #fatherdaughtermilitaryball #hamptonroads

01/08/2020

Operation Hero kicked off this week at elementary schools in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk and Newport News. Day One of Op Hero encourages TEAMwork! Students at Deep Creek Elementary in Chesapeake worked together to complete their “mission” (to pass the hoop around the circle without letting go of each others’ hands). FYI - it is as FUN as it looks 😄

#hamptonroads #militarykids

01/07/2020

Hey Little Learners! 🎳Have you registered for our Friday Fun at the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story Gator Bowling Alley yet? Join us for a morning of bowling and fun that includes a game, shoe rental, and lunch🍕 This FREE event is open to all active duty military members and their dependents. You must register in advance to secure your spot. http://bit.ly/2rSkwux

01/06/2020

We just can't get enough of these families who got to spend time together this holiday season! - "Thank you again for the opportunity to go home to Arizona for the Holidays and be with our family! We’re extremely thankful for Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Operation Ride Home !" -The Torres Family

01/03/2020

The Armed Services YMCA's Art & Essay Contest is open now! Do you know any artists who should enter? The contest is open to ALL military kids!

#ASYMCAcontest #militarykids

The Armed Services YMCA's annual Art & Essay Contest, sponsored by GEICO Military, is now accepting entries from ALL military kids. Brooke Williams was one of last year's winners. "This contest made a huge impact on my daughter," Brooke's mom Jenny Williams said. "She loves drawing. After finding out that she won, she was so proud and told everybody that she knows. She was so thrilled to see her drawing on your website. Thank you very much to Armed Services YMCA for conducting contests like this for military children." #ASYMCAContest To get an entry form: http://bit.ly/2PRKB62

01/03/2020

Happy Friday from our Virginia Beach Before & After School crew. It may have been a rough week, but at least it's already Friday! Woo hoo 🎉 #beforeandafterschoolprogram #hamptonroads #tgif

Happy Friday from our Virginia Beach Before & After School crew. It may have been a rough week, but at least it's already Friday! Woo hoo 🎉

#beforeandafterschoolprogram #hamptonroads #tgif

01/02/2020

Armed Services YMCA Hampton Roads - Activities : Bowling Family Fun

Hey Little Learners... are you ready for some FUN? 🎳We've got a day out at the bowling alley planned on January 10, and you don't want to miss it. This FREE family fun day at the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story Gator Bowling Center includes a game of bowling, shoes and lunch for participating kiddos and their parent! In addition to all the bowling fun, this is a FANtastic opportunity to meet other military families in Hampton Roads.

Members must register in advance for this event. Not yet a member? No problem! Sign up for your FREE membership when you register. This activity is free and open to active duty and their dependents only. Program age range is 18 months to 5 years, but siblings are welcome. http://bit.ly/2FdTC3d

For Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility

01/01/2020

Wishing a happy and healthy new year to all! We're truly grateful to be a part of this community and looking forward to sharing another great year with you all!

#happynewyear #2020

01/01/2020

Armed Services YMCA Hampton Roads's cover photo

12/31/2019

Tomorrow is supposed to be another beautiful day in Hampton Roads 🌞 These First Day Hikes sound like a fun way to get outside with the whole fam!

#militaryfamilies #militarykids #happynewyear

A reminder for First Day Hikes in Virginia State Parks! https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/blog/new-years-day-hikes-virginia-state-parks/

12/31/2019

We are so grateful to work with such an incredible community of military families in Hampton Roads. 2019 has been such an amazing year for us, and we couldn't resist the chance to revisit just a few of our favorite moments. From very special visitors to incredible events - 2019 has been good to us!

#memories #happynewyear

12/27/2019

2019 Family-Friendly New Year Celebrations in Hampton Roads!

Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity for New Year's Eve in Hampton Roads? Check out this great list of kid-approved-fun happening close to home 🎉
http://bit.ly/2SrjDUA

#happynewyear #757

Our BIG LIST of Family Friendly New Year's Fun in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

12/26/2019

"Thank you YMCA Hampton Roads for the Operation Ride Home assistance in helping us get home across the country to spend the holidays with our loved ones!" We love getting messages like this one! We are so thankful for our friends at Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey that make Operation Ride Home possible.

#homefortheholidays #operationridehome

12/25/2019

Wishing the best this holiday season to all our military families in Hampton Roads and thinking of those who can’t make it home for the holiday. We are so grateful to be a part of this amazing community.

12/23/2019

Happy first day of Winter Break from our Before and After School crew in Virginia Beach! Enjoy your time off! We'll see you all next year 🎉

#hamptonroads #winterbreak

12/22/2019

Wishing eight nights of love and laughter this Hannukah season.
#militaryfamilies #hamptonroads

12/20/2019

Oh what fun was had by all at the After School Holiday Party!

Oh what fun was had by all at the After School Holiday Party!

12/20/2019

It's almost Christmas and we're SO excited 🎄🎅🎁 When Santa was here last week, he reminded us to track his progress on the NORAD site. We just learned that in addition to tracking Santa, NORAD has a bunch of games and information too! They even have this awesome, interactive guide to holiday traditions around the world too!

#NORADTracksSanta #NORADSanta #NORAD

http://bit.ly/2rVw2Fq

12/19/2019

It's almost winter break, and we are SO excited ☃️ We know our kiddos are excited too! A friendly reminder that Before and After School Care closes at 4:30PM on Friday and opens on January 2, 2020. Operation Little Learners and Operation Hero resume the week of January 6, 2020. We are wishing all our families a happy, safe, and FUN-filled break ❄️ See you next year!
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#hamptonroads #militarykids

12/19/2019

We had SO much fun with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Friday... and we are SO thankful for the help of our amazing volunteers. From cookie decorating to ornament making - these ladies helped us make sure that all our kiddos had a good time. Thanks GEICO for sharing these amazing ladies with us!

#virginiabeach #geicocares #tbt

12/18/2019

"The holidays are meant to be spent with the ones you love." Thanks Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey for making sure this family got their ride home. We love when families are together!
#militaryfamilies #operationridehome

12/17/2019

***UPDATE: Our Virginia Beach Session is currently full, but the wait list is open! There are still openings for Lincoln Military Housing Residents using the links below***

Operation Little Learners is coming to our Regional Office in Virginia Beach, and we could not be more excited🎉 Starting on January 6, this new session of Little Learners is open to ALL military dependents between the ages of 18 months and 5 years. This FREE school readiness program provides opportunities for educational growth, connection and even some special parents time! You must register in advance to reserve your spot in this parent and me class. Please make sure to register both your child and yourself.

FOR VIRGINIA BEACH REGIONAL OFFICE:
http://bit.ly/2EqAIWr

FOR Lincoln Military Housing - Oceana
https://www.amilia.com/store/en/armed-services-ymca-hampton-roads/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=xAMgNOx

FOR Lincoln Military Housing - Norfolk Pointe
https://www.amilia.com/store/en/armed-services-ymca-hampton-roads/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=yJ4gNek

FOR Lincoln Military Housing - Whitehurst Farms
https://www.amilia.com/store/en/armed-services-ymca-hampton-roads/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=kM6wN0b

#hamptonroads #preschoolactivities