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Classes & Camps

Youth Braid and Business Academy offers enrichment experiences at school sites and through community programming.

Sep 2026 - Aug 2027

Current & Upcoming Classes

Community Classes

Braid, Beauty & Business Saturday Bootcamp

Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach

Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM

$130 | Ages 10-17 | Only 25 seats.

What’s included

Hands-on hair braiding, natural hair styling, nail design and press-ons, business basics, small class sizes, braid challenges, games and prizes, gift bags, and a certificate of completion.

For parents

Taught in a supportive, kind environment. Sanitation training including Barbicide certification. Small class sizes. Held at Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach campus. Open to ages 10-17.

“Our teacher created a very nice environment for me and the other students. Everyone was kind and no rude remarks were tolerated.” Student, Chesapeake Camp
“I enjoyed everything about this camp and they give you space to learn at your own pace.” Student, Virginia Beach Camp
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One-day class

Tidewater Community College, Chesapeake

February 6, 2027, 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM

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One-day class

Tidewater Community College, Suffolk

April 1, 2027, 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM

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One-day class

Newport News Parks & Recreation, Denbigh Community Center

December 3, 2026, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

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Eight-week class

Hampton DARS

Wednesdays, Jan 6 - Feb 24, 2027, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Location to be confirmed.

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Monthly Braid & Beauty workshops

Robinson Theater, Richmond, Virginia

  • Saturday, October 10, 2026
  • Saturday, November 14, 2026
  • Saturday, December 12, 2026
  • Saturday, January 9, 2027
  • Saturday, February 13, 2027
  • Saturday, March 13, 2027

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

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Monthly two-day class

Hampton Braid & Beauty Boot Camp

  • Saturday-Sunday, October 17-18, 2026
  • Saturday-Sunday, November 21-22, 2026
  • Saturday-Sunday, December 19-20, 2026

1:45 PM to 4:15 PM

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School-Based Classes

Students must attend the school to participate in these classes.

Three-session class

Southside Club

Wednesdays, Nov 4 - Nov 18, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Fall school series

Cristo Rey Richmond High School

Tuesdays, Sep 15 - Nov 3, 2026, 3:40 PM to 4:25 PM

Fall school series

Richmond High School for the Arts

Mondays, Sep 22 - Oct 27, 2026, 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM

Fall school series

John Marshall High School

Wednesdays, Sep 23 - Oct 28, 2026, 4:15 PM to 6:15 PM

Eight-week class

Anna Julia Cooper School

Tuesdays, Nov 17, 2026 - Jan 5, 2027, 1:35 PM to 2:50 PM

School-based class

Bayside High School

Feb 4 - March 11, 11:35 AM to 12:35 PM

2027 Summer Camps

Registration coming soon.

Session 1

Richmond Summer Camp 2027

The Lab RVA, Jun 14 - 17, 2027

Session 2

Richmond Summer Camp 2027

The Lab RVA, Jul 12 - 16, 2027

Session 1

Virginia Beach Summer Camp 2027

Tidewater Community College, Jul 26 - 30, 2027, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Session 1

Chesapeake Summer Camp 2027

Tidewater Community College, Aug 9 - 13, 2027, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Session 1

Suffolk Summer Camp 2027

Tidewater Community College, Aug 23 - 27, 2027, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Learning in Action

Classes that make room for creativity.

Every Youth Braid and Business Academy experience brings hands-on learning, encouragement, and practical skills together.

Youth Braid and Business Academy instructor leading a classroom session