☀ Summer 2026 · Portsmouth, VA

Portsmouth United Safe Summer
A Safe Summer for Portsmouth

A full season of jobs, certifications, camps, sports and signature events, keeping Portsmouth's youth engaged from sunrise to 11 PM.

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"This is what Portsmouth looks like in summer."

This Week

Safe Summer 2026

Happening now across Portsmouth.

JUN 01

The Load IN

🕐 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 📍 670 Lincoln Street, Portsmouth VA 23704 🌙 Late Night & Athletic

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JUN 01

Safe In Motion Summer Dance Camp

🕐 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 📍 3801 King St., Portsmouth VA 23703 🏕 Summer Camps

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JUN 02

G.I.R.L.S. Club Mentoring

🕐 9-12 pm 📍 2701 Columbus Avenue (the Dream Center) 🏕 Summer Camps

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All Summer Events

Every program and event across the season, June through August.

JUN 14

Black Top Basketball June Camp

🕐 4:00pm to 10:00pm 📍 2701 Columbus Ave. Portsmouth, Va. 23704 🏕 Summer Camps

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JUN 01

The Load IN

🕐 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 📍 670 Lincoln Street, Portsmouth VA 23704 🌙 Late Night & Athletic

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JUN 01

Safe In Motion Summer Dance Camp

🕐 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 📍 3801 King St., Portsmouth VA 23703 🏕 Summer Camps

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JUN 02

G.I.R.L.S. Club Mentoring

🕐 9-12 pm 📍 2701 Columbus Avenue (the Dream Center) 🏕 Summer Camps

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JUN 08

Think Tank Application Series

🕐 4:00pm-6:00pm 📍 Portsmouth United Office 🌱 Enrichment

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JUN 08

DSS SUMMER PANTRY

🕐 12:00PM - 4:45 PM 📍 1701 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 🍎 Food & Nutrition

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JUN 08

Safe Summer Youth Empowerment

🕐 10:00-2:00pm 📍 Portsmouth, VA 🧑🏾‍💼 Youth Work Programs

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JUN 08

OPEN COURT BALLING AT NIGHT

🕐 6:00pm to 10:00pm 📍 2701 Columbus Ave. Portsmouth, Va. 23704 🌙 Late Night & Athletic

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JUN 15

B.O.Y.S. Inc. Youth Learn & Earn Summer Workforce

🕐 10A-4P 📍 739 High Street 🧑🏾‍💼 Youth Work Programs

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JUN 15

Summer Media Team

🕐 11:00am - 4:00pm 📍 900 High Street Portsmouth, VA. 23704 🧑🏾‍💼 Youth Work Programs

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JUN 15

Safe Summer Ambassador Program

📍 632 High Street Portsmouth, VA 👷🏾 Adult Workforce

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JUN 15

Creative Expressions Music Program

🕐 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 632 High Street Portsmouth, VA 🏕 Summer Camps

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JUN 17

Kinfolk Next Gen

🕐 Every other wednesday: 10:00am- 12:00pm 📍 739 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704 🌱 Enrichment

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JUN 22

Hope Summer Program

🕐 2:00pm - 4:00pm 📍 4 weeks at 500 court st Portsmouth & 4 weeks at 2880 Airline Blvd Portsmouth 🧑🏾‍💼 Youth Work Programs

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JUN 22

The Parent Plug

🕐 630pm-830pm 📍 3421 Portsmouth Blvd 👷🏾 Adult Workforce

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JUN 27

5th Annual Hayes Stacking Dayz Youth Football Camp

🕐 10Am - 1Pm 📍 5601 Michael Lane Portsmouth, Va 🏕 Summer Camps

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JUN 29

RFK Cyber Academy Portsmouth

🕐 9am - 3pm 📍 Airline Blvd Portsmouth VA 🧑🏾‍💼 Youth Work Programs

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JUN 30

Horizons Summer Program

🕐 8:30am-3:00pm Monday-Friday 📍 Portsmouth Catholic School 2301 Oregon Ave. Portsmouth, VA 23701 🏕 Summer Camps

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JUL 01

New Gen Summer Band Camp

🕐 6pm-8pm 📍 900 Elm Avenue Portsmouth Va 23701 🏕 Summer Camps

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JUL 01

Personal Care Assistance

🕐 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM 📍 206 High Street 👷🏾 Adult Workforce

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JUL 06

Master Your Current: Teaching Teens Calm, Confidence, and Control Under Pressure

🕐 4-730pm 📍 3801 King Street, portsmouth va 23707 and 7 Cpl J M Wlliams Ave, Portsmouth Va 23701 🌱 Enrichment

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JUL 06

Phlebotomy

🕐 3:00 PM-8:00 PM 📍 100 7th Street Suite 104 Portsmouth, VA 23704 👷🏾 Adult Workforce

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JUL 12

ELG Summer Immersion Camp

📍 Old Dominion University 🏕 Summer Camps

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JUL 12

Locked In: From Vision to Victory

🕐 2:00PM-5:00PM 📍 TBA 🌱 Enrichment

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JUL 13

Rising Careers Youth Workforce Program

🕐 9:00 am to 1:00 pm 📍 2701 Columbus Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704 🧑🏾‍💼 Youth Work Programs

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JUL 13

Black Top Safe Summer Basketball Boot Camp

🕐 4:00pm to 10:00pm 📍 2701 Columbus Ave. Portsmouth, Va. 23704 🏕 Summer Camps

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JUL 17

Healing Through Nature Courage and Connection

🕐 4:30PM-10:00PM 📍 4700 George Washington Highway, Portsmouth, VA 23702 🌱 Enrichment

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JUL 21

Pathway to Purpose College Tour

🕐 7:00 am - 10:00 pm 📍 225 Hatton Street to North Carolina 🌱 Enrichment

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JUL 28

YNTK/BHCC Summer Enrichment Camp

🕐 9am-4pm 📍 4401 Hatton Pt. Road, Portsmouth, VA 🏕 Summer Camps

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All Summer Long

Explore Safe Summer Programming

Youth Work Programs

Paid summer jobs and youth-led initiatives for ages 14 to 24.

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Adult Workforce

Certifications and job pathways for adults: cybersecurity, health and safety, and skilled trades.

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Signature Events

Community gatherings and tournaments the whole family can enjoy.

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Summer Camps

Week-long camps for every age. Arts, sports, STEM, leadership.

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Late Night & Athletic

Sports and structured activities running to 11 PM, safe and supervised.

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Food & Nutrition

Free meal sites and food pantries for Portsmouth families all summer.

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Enrichment

Personal-growth and support programs: grief, mentorship, and more.

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Pivot4Peace

Peace-focused community programming from the Pivot4Peace 757 initiative.

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Powered Together

Our Partners

Skill Trade Center

Love More 757

Portsmouth Parks & Rec

Rising Tide Youth Movement

Community of Change, Inc.

Bon Secours- KIDZ'NGRIEF

RFK Community Outreach Foundation and CUTS

You Need To Know Ministries

Jo Hayes Stacking Dayz Foundation

Healing Hearts Life Center Inc.

Skill Trade Center

Love More 757

Portsmouth Parks & Rec

Rising Tide Youth Movement

Community of Change, Inc.

Bon Secours- KIDZ'NGRIEF

RFK Community Outreach Foundation and CUTS

You Need To Know Ministries

Jo Hayes Stacking Dayz Foundation

Healing Hearts Life Center Inc.

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Questions about a program? Reach out.

chantal.matthews@peace4portsmouth.net

Portsmouth United Safe Summer A Safe Summer for Portsmouth

Safe Summer 2026

The Load IN

Safe In Motion Summer Dance Camp

G.I.R.L.S. Club Mentoring

All Summer Events

Black Top Basketball June Camp

The Load IN

Safe In Motion Summer Dance Camp

G.I.R.L.S. Club Mentoring

Think Tank Application Series

DSS SUMMER PANTRY

Safe Summer Youth Empowerment

OPEN COURT BALLING AT NIGHT

B.O.Y.S. Inc. Youth Learn & Earn Summer Workforce

Summer Media Team

Safe Summer Ambassador Program

Creative Expressions Music Program

Kinfolk Next Gen

Hope Summer Program

The Parent Plug

5th Annual Hayes Stacking Dayz Youth Football Camp

RFK Cyber Academy Portsmouth

Horizons Summer Program

New Gen Summer Band Camp

Personal Care Assistance

Master Your Current: Teaching Teens Calm, Confidence, and Control Under Pressure

Phlebotomy

ELG Summer Immersion Camp

Locked In: From Vision to Victory

Rising Careers Youth Workforce Program

Black Top Safe Summer Basketball Boot Camp

Healing Through Nature Courage and Connection

Pathway to Purpose College Tour

YNTK/BHCC Summer Enrichment Camp

Explore Safe Summer Programming

Youth Work Programs

Adult Workforce

Signature Events

Summer Camps

Late Night & Athletic

Food & Nutrition

Enrichment

Pivot4Peace

Our Partners

For More Information

Portsmouth United Safe Summer
A Safe Summer for Portsmouth