☀ 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."

Coming Up

What's Happening Now

Activities your family can join across Portsmouth.

New activities are being scheduled. Check back soon, or explore the programs below.

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All Summer Long

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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.