Academic Resources

Blue Ridge Boosts offers instructional programs in robotics, coding, and math during school breaks and days off from school. We also host camps on days with unexpected school closings, such as "snow days".

Charlottesville United for Public Education

Charlottesville United for Public Education is a coalition of parents, grandparents, and community members committed to ensuring every child in Charlottesville City Schools receives a quality education. We advocate for student success from preschool to graduation through community engagement, family support and civic participation. As champions united for healthy students and schools, we center community voices and welcome all who are invested in making public education better in Charlottesville.

Go 2 Grow preschool and childcare program

Go2Grow's list of preschool and childcare programs for Fall 2025 in Albemarle/Charlottesville is open!

Go2Grow works with local Head Start/Early Head Start programs, public school systems, and private providers to ensure all families in the Ready Region Blue Ridge area have equal access to early education and can thrive through additional resources and supports.

Living Earth School- Nature Summer Camp

Connect with Nature and Come Alive. Our one-of-a-kind programs have kids connecting deeply with nature, community, and self. We offer nature-based summer camps in Charlottesville, Virginia; Day camps and overnight camps; Nature Studies Homeschool in Charlottesville, Goochland / Richmond, and Staunton; Rites of Passage programs for youth; Once a month weekend programs; and more! Check out all our upcoming children’s nature programs and camps below.