Celebrating available youth summer programs – Southside Summer Kick-Off
Celebrating available youth summer programs – Southside Summer Kick-Off https://youtu.be/ZIWZ2nSzdyE On May 31, 2025, nearly 200 families connected with available summer programs at the Southside Summer Kick-Off. These programs come at no cost to Richmond youth aged 11 – 19. The Southside Summer Kick-Off, created in partnership by NextUp, the City of Richmond, the Boys […]
Big news! NextUp launches a new Youth Program Locator
There’s a growing demand for more accessible and affordable afterschool and summer programs for Richmond youth. NextUp is working to meet this need by equipping and mobilizing our network of local out-of-school time partners and creating easy-to-use resources for our community to connect with quality afterschool and summer programs. Introducing: NextUp’s Youth Program Locator NextUp’s […]
Summer 2025 Programs for Richmond Youth – Positive Youth Development
The City of Richmond and NextUp, an out-of-school time intermediary, will distribute $510,626.50 in Positive Youth Development (PYD) funding to 43 youth organizations this summer. Funds will support afterschool programs and youth-centered community events from June 9 to August 15, 2025, providing safe, enriching activities for Richmond youth ages 11–19. Positive Youth Development funding also […]
2025 NextUp Network Program Spotlights (By Month)
Each month, we highlight out-of-school time programs in the NextUp Network, which are offered after school or during the summer. These programs are run by local organizations and small businesses, dedicated to serving youth and teaching them tangible tools for the real world. All of these programs have been vetted as quality, safe programs for […]
How Programs Are Selected: Joining the NextUp Network
Each year, youth program providers are vetted and selected to receive funding through NextUp for their afterschool and summer programs. Our volunteer Community Evaluators play a crucial role in expanding access to quality out-of-school time (OST) programs for Richmond youth by reviewing all qualifying applications and selecting programming for the following year. Approved Middle School […]
NextUp’s Lights On Afterschool 2024 Recap
NextUp Hosts Lights On Afterschool 2024 NextUp hosted Lights On Afterschool – Richmond on October 19, 2024 in partnership with Communities in Schools Richmond MLK Harvest Fest. 500+ RPS youth and families enjoyed games, meals and snacks, activities, and messages from special guests and community representatives including: Mayor Levar Stoney MLK School Board Representative Dr. […]
