Each  summer, we conduct a four-day residential camp for 25-30 boys. The camp has been  previously held at the Moton Center at Capahosic in Gloucester, Virginia. The  2005 camp was held at the Alexandria Police Youth Camp in Kilmarnock, Virginia.  The boys engage in several activities that enhance their mental, emotional, and  physical development. These include educational, conflict resolution,  self-esteem, language development, leadership, and team-building activities
along with recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, and sporting  activities. The mentees are required to set up the tent under which many of the  activities are held, and must also demonstrate that they have properly handled  their personal responsibilities. Members of The 100  and others, such as former  scholarship recipients, serve as workshop leaders and presenters.

Each  year at The National Convention of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., an  African American History Challenge is held. High school students across the  United States compete at the local level for an opportunity to represent  themselves and the sponsoring chapter at the national competition. Locally, high  schools are invited to select a two-person team to participate in the challenge.  A book on African-American History is provided as a study guide for the  students. The teams from articipating schools come together for the competition  in the spring to determine which team will represent the Virginia Peninsula  Chapter at the national convention. Our chapter has competed for seven  consecutive years. The Challenge provides a wonderful opportunity for  students to engage in teamwork, reading comprehension, thinking on the abstract
level, and demonstrating the usage of proper speaking skills.

The  Virginia Peninsula Chapter has been a co-sponsor of the Center for the  Improvement of Child Caring (CICC)'s Effective Black Parenting program. This  nationally acclaimed program focuses on building and improving parenting skills.  Locally, it serves the parents of the students in our mentoring program and  involves group sessions wherein parents discuss issues and experiences of  concern regarding their children. Trainers provide information and guidance  relative to a wide array of topics designed to teach parents and others how to  raise African-American children to become healthy, proud, and productive  citizens of our society. The program places emphasis on family communication,  African-American identity, family values, child growth and development, and  fostering positive self-esteem.

Our organization values the importance of a college education. Each year we provide  several high school students with scholarships. The scholarship awards are based  on academic standing, need, character, and career goals. We are pleased to share  with the community that our local chapter has invested over $100,000 in  scholarship awards. Over forty students have received scholarships from our  chapter. Our program provides funds during the student's entire undergraduate
career, subject to receipt of a transcript indicating satisfactory academic  progress. Twelve of our students have also been named National Office  Scholarship Recipients. In addition, the Virginia Peninsula Chapter of the 100  Black Men of America, Inc. is pleased and proud to acknowledge that 18 of our  scholarship recipients have graduated from college. In addition to scholarships  for students, we acknowledge the efforts of local citizens with our Role Model  Awards. 

Select here  to view our Role Model Award recipients.

In  the fall of each year The Virginia Peninsula Chapter of The 100 Black Men of  America, Inc. and Peninsula Institute for Community Health conducts an Annual  Men's Health Screening Clinic under the supervision of Dr. Anthony Sibley, one  of the founders of our local chapter. This comprehensive medical evaluation is  open to all male members of the general public and is provided free of charge.  We have a carefully crafted program to provide our clients with maximum medical  benefit and minimal discomfort in a relatively short period of time. Screening  is provided for prostate enlargement, diabetes, hypertension, erectile  dysfunction, and rectal bleeding. Educational brochures and videos are provided  as well as nutritionally sound refreshments. A urologist, other medical doctors  and medical professionals are present for additional consultation.

During  the school year, members of The 100 visit schools and read to preschool,  primary, and elementary students. In addition to reading books, members share a  positive self-esteem statement, encourage children to attend school daily, and
discuss their careers. Members of our chapter have also spoken to guidance  counselors self-esteem groups and CHROME clubs on the elementary, middle, and  high school level. The 100 have also participated with VISIONPOINT of Hampton
and encouraged teens and young adults to pursue careers, and overcome life's   challenges.

This  is a partnership with Briarfield Elementary School in Newport News. Members of  the Virginia Peninsula Chapter and teachers from Briarfield purchase clothing  and toys to distribute to low socioeconomic children in the community.  Members
of The 100 and school personnel deliver the gifts during the holiday  season.

  Select  here  to view a list of our corporate sponsors.