NextUp RVA – NextUp

give them a world of opportunity right at home

Learning beyond the bell

NextUp — a free program for Richmond Public Schools middle school students — provides safe, high-quality opportunities for students to explore interests, express themselves, make friends and have fun! NextUp isn’t one single program or in one specific building. Rather, it’s a coordinated network of providers that have a common commitment to ensuring middle school students have access to quality afterschool activities. Programs are offered online, at the schools and at nearby locations. Due to COVID-19 school closures, all classes are currently offered online.

How nextup works

Teens access an online portal where they can participate in both live, interactive enrichment classes AND do-on-your-own activities in the areas of Sports and Health, STEM, Arts and Humanities, and Leadership and Mentoring. All programs are provided by NextUp approved RVA program providers.

What nextup means for students

Students take part in hands-on learning and exploration of their interests, while benefitting from freedom, structure, & safety in all activities. They have the opportunity to make new friends, new role models and to make new connections, as they explore their own talents and goals.

What nextup means for families

Families see positive changes in their teens through an excitement in learning that rolls over into increased school participation.

An online space to help kids grow

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present unique challenges, including how we can keep our kids active, engaged and connected through this time of virtual learning. We are excited to announce LIVE online enrichment classes to ALL RPS middle school students at no cost to families.

In these online courses, students can enjoy:

Live, interactive enrichment classes led by quality organizations and teachers, including: Coding, Anime Club, Yoga, Contemporary Hip Hop, Culinary Masterpiece, and more.

Access to do-on-your-own activities in the areas of Sports and Health, STEM, Arts and Humanities, and Leadership and Mentoring

Join in on the Fun: Classes Happening Now!

Arts & Humanities
Career Readiness &
Work Skills
Leadership / Mentoring
Sports & Health
Science, Technology,
Engineering or Math

Arts & Humanities

Career Readiness &
Work Skills

Leadership / Mentoring

Sports & Health

Science, Technology,
Engineering or Math

Arts & humanities

Mic Check 1, 2, 3 – Audio Production by The Leadership and Achievement Academy
A.C.T. (Act Think Create) by Richmond Performing Arts Alliance
Anime Club by Andrea Bryant
Casa Lapiz Art Program by Sacred Heart Center
Contemporary Hip Hop by Latin Ballet of Virginia
Cool Crafting by Jumpstarz
Create a Fashion Brand by Your Visionary Designer
Create a Fashion Collection by Your Visionary Designer
Divination by Richmond Young Writers
Down the Rabbit Hole: Writing Yourself Into Fiction by Richmond Young Writers
Downward Dog Dance and Yoga: Lead with Love by Downward Dog Dance and Yoga
Exploring Guitar by Legacy Band Brand LLC
Go Behind the Camera by Richmond Performing Arts Alliance
Great Debaters by Axiom Educators, LLC
Hand Sewing 101 by Your Visionary Designer
Jewelry & Accessory Making by Your Visionary Designer
KICDRUM by Kids In Crisis
Life’s Interpretation Videos and Beats by Life’s Interpretation
Light The Music by Light The Music
Live from the Studio by The Men of Barton Heights Youth Organization
Mixed Media Fun by Vedant Holdings DBA Doodle Dynamo
Musical Maestros (Beginning Piano Class) by Richmond Performing Arts Alliance
Prep for Your Next Step: High School by Podium RVA
Sculpture Savvy by ART 180
Spin Academy by The Men of Barton Heights Youth Organization
The Hydra: Experiments in Writing by Richmond Young Writers
The Teen Scene by Podium RVA
Working with Wood by Jumpstarz

Arts & humanities

A.C.T. (Act Think Create) by Richmond Performing Arts Alliance

Anime Club by Anime Club (Andrea Bryant)

ART 180 – The Creativity In YOU by ART 180

Casa Lapiz Art Program by Sacred Heart Center

Contemporary Hip Hop by Latin Ballet of Virginia

Create a Fashion Brand by Your Visionary Designer

The Hydra: Experiments in Writing by Richmond Young Writers

Working with Wood by Youth Entrepreneur Startups aka Jumpstarz

Career Readiness & Work Skills

BYOB – Become Your Own Boss by Jumpstarz
FinLit Fiancial Literacy – Money Conscious by FinLit / The Institute for the Advancement of Young People
Kidz N Biz by The Metropolitan Business League
Making Money in the Stock Market by The Leadership and Achievement Academy
Money Matters Club by M. H. West & Co., Inc.
Scholarship Chess by Scholarship Chess Business Center
Spark It and Business Builders by Bona Vita Inc., Founders Mark
YEA: Young Entrepreneurship Academy by Downward Dog Dance and Yoga

Career Readiness & Work Skills

FinLit Fiancial Literacy- Money Conscious by FinLit/ The Institute for the Advancement of Young People

Kidz N Biz by The Metropolitan Business League

Making Money in the Stock Market by The Leadership and Achievement Academy

Money Matters Club by M. H. West & Co., Inc.

Leadership / Mentoring

Anoint The Runway by Youth Impact
Boyhood to Manhood Rites of Passage: Guiding Tomorrows Leaders by Trinity Village Center
Braid It Up by Jumpstarz
Girl Action Teams by Girls For A Change
Girl Get Your Science Game On! by Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of VA
Girls Book Club by Barbara Haas
Inspire by Inspire RVA, LLC
It’s a G.I.R.L.’s World! by Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of VA
Middle School Explorers Club by Heart of VA Council Boy Scouts of America
R.E.A.L Girlz ( Responsible, Empowered and Loved) by Flawless Imperfections, LLC
Smart Relationships by Relationship Foundation of VA
Virginia Outside Leadership and Adventure Program by Virginia Outside
Work of Art (Girls Empowerment Program) by Work of Art