next up nova youth center

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Learning skills

building confidence

it starts here.

chasing dreams

PAVING THE WAY for tomorrows

INNOVATORS, athletes, and artists. 

Combining industry and teaching experience to create hands-on programs with practical application— creating safe, creative, and engaging space for students to explore their interests and the knowledge and tools to make them happen.

  • Our photography classes introduce students to the digital world of photo, including Digital SLR and Mirrorless Photography Basics, Introduction to Lightroom, Sports Photography, Food Photography, Studio Photography, Lighting, and much more. As with all classes at Next Up Nova, it is taught by industry professionals and students will get hands on experience each class.

  • Our Video Production class is the staple of our creative arts curriculum. VP will introduce students to all 3 phases of video production— Pre-production, Production, and Post-production. Students will learn camera settings, framing, filming techniques, and editing in a variety of environments including, short films, commercials, sports, social media ads, TV shows & Podcasts, music videos, and more.

    Students will work in a hands-on environment, using the equipment themselves and will work together in groups to accomplish some tasks and projects.

  • This course is designed to help young people begin to unlock their creativity, practice tools to develop storytelling abilities, learn formatting, planning, outlining, and character development. Students will work independently on projects and have the opportunity to collaborate with other students on projects as well.

  • This course is designed to take you step by step through the entire process, from planning your format, using the proper equipment, recording your podcast, and uploading episodes for distribution. We also learn about set & background design, recording & editing clean audio takes, and building an audience.

After school

programs

homeschool

programs

  • This program offers homeschooled kids ages 8-18 years old a variety of experiences designed to provide a physical education component to homeschooled children. Students will learn about and participate in a variety of physical activities in order to encourage and incorporate a focus on healthy living through fitness, wellness, sports, and nutrition— All while students gain social interaction during the homeschool day.

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Community arts

classes

  • It is never too late to learn digital photography, one of the most relevant art medias we have today. Discover how to hold, set, and control your camera. Learn how to compose a shot for high quality, consistent results. Learn the basics of camera operation, camera settings, photo composition, framing, lighting, and capture the best photos you can. Explore the fundamentals of photo editing and digital image management to add interest to your photos and learn how safely handle your files.

  • Learn how to make videos come to life and use it to create high-quality & effective videos for social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube.

    Video content is the one of the best tools we have today to get more attention, more customers, or build a social media community. Whether for work, branding, or your own personal projects, video is a must-have tool for promotion and communication in today’s landscape.

    Learn basic video production fundamentals that can be used with any dslr, mirrorless, cinema, or smartphone camera. Learn the basic video editing techniques with virtually any software from mobile to desktop versions. Use free apps like CapCut, Adobe Premiere Rush, Canva, iMovie and many others to create short videos for your portfolio right on your smartphone. Open to adults 18+ of all levels.

  • Our Video Production class is the staple of our creative arts curriculum. VP will introduce students to all 3 phases of video production— Pre-production, Production, and Post-production. Students will learn camera settings, framing, filming techniques, and editing in a variety of environments including, short films, commercials, sports, social media ads, TV shows & Podcasts, music videos, and more.

  • Our photography classes introduce students to the digital world of photo, including Digital SLR and Mirrorless Photography Basics, Introduction to Lightroom, Sports Photography, Food Photography, Studio Photography, Lighting, and much more. As with all classes at Next Up Nova, it is taught by industry professionals and students will get hands on experience each class.

  • Learn the world of filmmaking with our extensive 12-week program. Developed over the last 10 years in order to take your ideas from your mind to the page to the screen with precision and confidence. Taught by industry professionals with years of experience in running internship & artist mentorship programs, as well as, classroom instructional experience. Our hands-on learning approach creates a positive and real-world environment to learn the art of filmmaking from script to screen.

Athletic

training

  • At Next Up NoVa, Basketball is a big part of our lives and our goal is to develop athletes from the ground up at all levels and ages. We have put together a diverse staff of trainers with tons of high school and college coaching experience, as well as, former Division 1 players and NoVa Basketball legends. 

  • Our Volleyball program is designed for girls and boys ages 7 - 18 who are passionate about volleyball and want to develop the skillset required to succeed in their volleyball journey. Our program is designed to develop players from the ground up and grow for years to come.

Media

services

  • As a full-service Podcast and video production studio, we can help you shine with all of your podcast production and marketing needs. Our 2 brand new podcast studios, Professional microphones, High Def & 4K cameras, and studio lighting are ready for use! 

    From pre-production meetings to post-production services, we will work with you to define the goals of your podcast, create your show’s format to suit your audience and host personality to ensure that you reach that audience— no matter the size or scope.

  • With 10 years of experience in all disciplines of photography, at Next Up NoVa, we use passion & pride mixed with creativity and technical expertise to beautify any photographic challenge. 

    From portraits & headshots to product & food photography, with Sports, dance, action, and more in between, we handle all of your photography needs with attention to detail, so that our customers always get above & beyond satisfaction with their images. 

    In our Gainesville location or anywhere in the DMV, let Next Up NoVa handle your Next photography needs and give back to the community at the same time! 

  • In the digital age, video content has become an indispensable tool for businesses, brands, influencers, and individuals to communicate their message effectively. At Next Up NoVa, we specialize in videography services that capture the essence of your brand and convey your story compellingly and engagingly. Whether you need promotional videos, social media ads or posts, sports, commercials, client testimonials, and anything in between— our experienced videographers have the creativity and expertise to bring your vision to life. 

    From concept development and scriptwriting to filming, editing, and post-production, we’ll work closely with you every step of the way to ensure that your video aligns with your goals and resonates with your target audience. With our videography services, you can elevate your marketing efforts, engage your audience, and achieve your objectives with impactful visual storytelling. 

  • Gain higher CTR with thumbnails optimized for the YouTube algorithm and user engagement.

    Quality custom designs with 24-48 hr delivery included.

    Each thumbnail designed is tailored to perfectly fit your individual channel.

    YouTube is a diverse place full of all kinds of content, we customise the design process around you!

    We do this by combining current trends and the best practises in the market.

    Creating the perfect thumbnail is no simple task however it has never been easier thanks to our service! The process is straight-forward and allows direct contact with the designers that will be working on your thumbnail images to ensure quality results 

  • Our creative team produces a variety of visual content that supports strategic branding and social efforts, tailored to each campaign, season, and project.

    We create targeted content that's designed specifically to connect with your social media community.

    Audiences today are smarter than ever. They can spot a stock photo and default Canva template immediately. Those mass-produced visuals don't convert audiences in the same manner. 

    Our seasoned team of designers, photographers, videographers, and social media experts collaborate to produce visual assets optimized for photo-sharing and video-sharing platforms. From the initial concept drafting stage to creating a detailed shot list, prop sourcing, editing, and finalizing visuals, we meticulously plan and execute every aspect of your social media content production.

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IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA

Next Up Nova was founded by three lifelong friends who grew up right here in Northern Virginia, dedicated to creating opportunities for the kids and supporting the community they grew up in.

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At Next Up Nova, our mission revolves around creating a brighter future for the youth of Northern Virginia. We're dedicated to providing a safe, creative, and engaging space where kids can thrive through arts, athletics, and hands-on programs.

But we can't do it alone, community support makes a significant impact. By donating today, you become a vital part of our community-driven mission, helping us pave the way for tomorrow's leaders. Whether it's a one-time donation, monthly giving, corporate partnership, or sponsoring a child, your contribution matters.

Together, we're nurturing dreams, building confidence, and inspiring the next generation.

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