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 Youth Program Locator is available for families to browse and connect with nearby youth programs. Most of the programs listed on the Locator come at no cost to youth ages 11 – 19 living in the City of Richmond.
Summer programs are featured from May to August, and school year programs are shown from August to April.
How to use the locator
As you explore youth programs with the NextUp Program Locator, you can click program pins on the map to read more about programs across Richmond. If you’re on your phone, scroll to view available programs.
Use filters to find programs that match your interests.
You can filter programs by:
- Service category (STEM, Arts and Humanities, etc.)
- Grade level
- Day of the week programs are operating
- Cost (Free or paid options)
- Zip code
Plus, you can search for program keywords (examples: cooking, football, photography, etc.)
At this time, the interactive map feature is only available on desktops and tablets.
How to contact programs and register
Contact information for the program is listed in each program tile.
You can find the contact information by expanding the tile in the top right corner or the “click here for more details” link in the tiles on the map.
Youth must be registered to attend.
Registration is required to attend programs
Youth must be registered to attend any program listed on the Youth Program Locator. Parents and guardians may not drop off youth at programs without completing registration and program paperwork and confirming contact details.
When will new programs become available?
The Program Locator is updated at the beginning of the summer and the start of each school year to promote programs available at different times of the year. NextUp is also working to add more partnering programs in the future, including paid programs, programs with financial assistance available, and free programs.
Be sure to bookmark the Youth Program Locator as programs and camps become available throughout the year!
How can I add my youth program to the locator?
At this time, we are prioritizing partnering organizations that are vetted and approved to be in the NextUp Network, but we are working to care for additional listings in the future. Please contact info@nextuprva.org for any questions or inquiries, and sign up for our newsletter for the latest updates.
How to plug into and support NextUp
NextUp is Richmond’s out-of-school time (OST) intermediary and a nonprofit expanding access to quality afterschool and summer programs for Richmond youth. We are supported by funding partners like the City of Richmond, individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors. Sign up for our monthly newsletter and learn how you can make a difference by donating or volunteering.
