Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Virginia Beach
Does she love hair braiding, hair styling, or nails?
Give her a Saturday to learn, create, and build confidence doing something she already enjoys.
Braid, Beauty & Business Bootcamp
She already has the interest. Let’s give her a place to build the skills.
She may love trying new hairstyles, watching braiding videos, creating nail designs, or simply being creative.
She doesn’t need experience or a career plan. She just needs to be interested and ready to learn.
Register Your Student · $130A hands-on day
This isn’t a day of sitting and listening.
She gets to learn, practice, and create alongside other girls who enjoy some of the same things.
Hair Braiding & Natural Styling
Guided instruction and time to practice techniques herself.
Nail Design & Press-Ons
Creative nail activities that let her make her own looks.
Beauty & Sanitation
Why preparation, cleanliness, and proper sanitation matter in beauty services.
Business Basics
A beginner-friendly look at how creativity, skills, and entrepreneurship can connect.
She does not have to want to own a business to participate. This is simply a chance to explore what’s possible with the skills and interests she already has.
$130 includes everything
No long supply-shopping list before class.
You register her. We take care of the class supplies.
- 4 hours of instruction and activities
- Hair braiding and natural hair styling practice
- Nail design and press-on activities
- Beauty and sanitation education
- Business basics, challenges, games, and prizes
- Small gift bag and certificate of completion
Real student feedback
“I feel proud of myself for what I learned today. I felt pretty good and skilled.”YBBA Student, Portsmouth CampRegister Your Student · $130
More than something to do on a Saturday
Give her an experience built around something she already loves.
Receive hands-on instruction around interests she already enjoys.
Move beyond watching videos and get an opportunity to try the skills herself.
Explore her creativity through hair and nail activities.
Feel the pride that comes from learning something new and improving.
More student experiences
“Do this every single year! I am so happy that I came to this camp.”
“I enjoyed everything about this camp and they give you space to learn at your own pace.”YBBA Student, Virginia Beach Camp
“Everyone was kind and no rude remarks were tolerated.”YBBA Student, Chesapeake Camp
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Experience parents can feel good about
Beauty education with a bigger purpose.
Youth Braid & Business Academy provides hands-on beauty and business education through schools, community colleges, libraries, recreation centers, and community partners across Virginia.
What parents need to know
Ready for class day.
Drop-off & pickup
This is a drop-off program. A valid photo ID is required at drop-off and pickup.
Check-in
Families will receive the classroom number and final check-in instructions before class.
Lunch & snack break
Students will have a break. Please pack a lunch or snack for your student to enjoy then.
Frequently asked questions
Questions, answered.
What ages can attend?
The Braid, Beauty & Business Bootcamp is for girls ages 10–17.
Does my daughter need to know how to braid?
No. Previous braiding experience is not required. Students will have opportunities to learn, practice, and build their skills during the bootcamp.
What if she already knows how to braid?
She’s still welcome. Students come with different experience levels, and braiding is only one part of the experience.
What should my daughter bring?
Please bring a lunch or snack to enjoy during the program break. All supplies for the day’s class activities are included with registration.
What does the $130 registration include?
Registration includes the 4-hour bootcamp, hands-on activities, class supplies, hair and nail learning experiences, sanitation education, business basics, challenges, games, prizes, a gift bag, and a certificate of completion.
Where exactly is the class?
The bootcamp takes place at Tidewater Community College in Virginia Beach. Registered families will receive the classroom number and detailed check-in instructions before class.
Can parents stay during the bootcamp?
No. This is a drop-off program. Parents and guardians will drop students off and return for pickup with a valid photo ID.
What happens after I register?
You’ll receive a confirmation after registration. Before the bootcamp, registered families will receive the classroom number and final class-day information.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Once a student has attended the class, no refund is available. For a cancellation or no-show before class, please contact YBBA at 757-561-0784.
What if I have another question?
Call 757-561-0784 or email info@youthbraidandbusinessacademy.com.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
She already loves it. Now give her a place to learn more.
Tidewater Community College · Virginia Beach
10:00 AM–2:30 PM · Girls ages 10–17