NextUp

NextUp For every child in an afterschool program in Virginia, four are waiting to get in (Afterschool Alliance - America After 3PM).

There’s a rising demand for greater access to afterschool and summer programs helping youth ages 11 – 19:
- Engage in positive activities that align with their personal interests
- Explore potential career paths
- Improve self-confidence and self-efficacy
- Increase attendance rates, graduation rates, and positive feelings about school
- Connect with peers, mentors, and community leaders

NextUp

is an intermediary organization helps equip and mobilize a network of 150+ youth development organizations to serve Richmond youth. We embed partners’ afterschool and summer programs in Richmond Public Middle Schools and support programs across Richmond through the city’s Positive Youth Development initiative. Together, we expand access to safe, enriching out-of-school time opportunities that come at no cost to families.

We're looking for our next VP of Finance and Admin (full-time), Development and Grants Manager (full-time), and Accounts...
05/29/2026

We're looking for our next VP of Finance and Admin (full-time), Development and Grants Manager (full-time), and Accounts Manager (part-time).

Find more details at nextuprva.org/careers!

05/28/2026

🎤 We asked Richmond Public Schools middle schoolers what they want to be when they grow up.

From medics and marine biologists to artists and hairstylists, the next generation is dreaming BIG. 🌟 Watch to hear what careers they're interested in.

All featured students are part of Middle School Alliance afterschool programs, a collaboration with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond, Higher Achievement Richmond, the YMCA of Greater Richmond, and NextUp, the OST intermediary.

The City of Richmond, VA Government’s Positive Youth Development (PYD) initiative, managed by NextUp, supports school-ye...
05/21/2026

The City of Richmond, VA Government’s Positive Youth Development (PYD) initiative, managed by NextUp, supports school-year and summer programs for youth ages 11-19 living in the city.

Explore available PYD-supported summer camps and programs on NextUp's Youth Program Locator: https://nextup.cityspan.com/program-locator

⬇️ Summer 2026 PYD program partners ⬇️
Anna Julia Cooper School
ART 180
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond
Challenge Discovery Projects
Culturecated Educational Services
Foundation for Art & Health
Girls For A Change
Girls in Gear
Greater Richmond Fit4Kids
Groundwork RVA
Higher Achievement Program
International Rescue Committee
Kidz R Cookin LLC
KR Scholars
L.O.C.A.L. Adventures RVA
New Life Community Center Nonprofit
R.E.A.L Girlz
Richmond Hill
Sew What Kidz
Street Smartz Over Safety, LLC
Victoria’s Kitchen, LLC
Virginia Outside
Youth Braid and Business Academy

05/20/2026

Dogwood Middle School students, Milia and Carter (Chassidy), share what they're most proud of learning in their afterschool programs this year 🎤

Middle School Alliance afterschool electives at Dogwood are powered by Higher Achievement Richmond and dozens of local youth program providers in partnership with NextUp.

05/18/2026

Zaria, Tatum, and Jaxon share what they're most proud of learning in their Middle School Alliance afterschool programs at Albert Hill Middle School this year 🎤

Middle School Alliance afterschool programs at Albert Hill are powered by the YMCA of Greater Richmond and dozens of local youth program providers in partnership with NextUp.

05/15/2026

Fridays are for bloopers! Check out some of the funniest moments behind the scenes from afterschool and summer programs this past year.

05/13/2026

🎤 We passed the mics to 8th graders Josiah, Cecil, Audiya, and Kamryn, who shared what they're most proud of learning in their afterschool programs at Lucille Brown this year.

Middle School Alliance afterschool programs at Brown are powered by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Richmond and dozens of local youth program providers in partnership with NextUp.

05/12/2026

Pull up and celebrate 25 years of impact!!!

Thank you to Richmond Family Magazine for featuring Cody and his mother's connection to Shan Rennalls' Miles and Mentors...
05/12/2026

Thank you to Richmond Family Magazine for featuring Cody and his mother's connection to Shan Rennalls' Miles and Mentors program, and allowing CEO Traymanesha Lamy Ph.D. to help tell the story.

We are fortunate to work with incredible program providers like Shan and his Virginia University Preparatory team to expand access to out-of-school time programs across .

NextUp is shaping futures by helping teens build confidence, stay active, and connect with mentors.

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Richmond, VA
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