Youth and Families

NextUp partners with local youth development organizations to embed 150+ afterschool and summer programs across Richmond and in six Richmond Public Middle Schools.

An interactive map of Richmond with locations of afterschool and summer programs.

Explore afterschool and summer programs on a virtual map of Richmond with NextUp’s Youth Program Locator. 

Middle Schooler examining his STEM project while attending a Middle School Alliance afterschool program

Learn more about NextUp’s Middle School Alliance, placing afterschool programs in six RPS Middle Schools at no cost to families.

Youth Program Locator

Check out NextUp’s Youth Program Locator to browse and connect with afterschool and summer programs in Richmond.

If you’re running an out-of-school-time program and it’s not listed on our platform, fill out this form and our team at NextUp will ensure that your information is promptly updated! You can also use this form to update program information on the locator.

Two RPS Middle Schoolers mixing ingredients into a bowl

NextUp Middle School Alliance

NextUp is pleased to announce the launch of the Middle School Alliance, a collective impact approach to strengthen afterschool programming, resources, and support services for Richmond youth and families. We are excited to have the opportunity to deepen our partnerships with two phenomenal youth development agencies: the YMCA and the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Richmond. Together, working alongside the City of Richmond, Richmond Public Schools, and OST partners, we intend to serve more youth and families with the evolution of our core model work in RPS middle schools.

Citywide Community Events Calendar

Explore NextUp’s comprehensive citywide community events calendar, your go-to resource for exciting activities and programs throughout the City Of Richmond. From educational workshops to family-friendly events, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out – find your next adventure today!

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Events

Are you hosting an event catered to youth and families? Let us help you spread the word! Fill out our community event form with all the details, and we’ll make sure your event gets the attention it deserves in Richmond’s vibrant community. Together, let’s create memorable experiences for our city’s youth and families!
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