Classes & Lectures
CHKD offers classes for kids, teens, parents and grandparents. We offer classes on many subjects and most are free of charge, but registration is required because space is limited.
You may not be able to register for all classes online, please call (757) 668-7500 or (800) 395-2453 to register or to get more information about a class.
June 02 - August 04
Healthy You Weight Management Program (Teen Class - 12 years old and up)
An educational program for overweight children and their parents. This program includes an individual assessment and a 10-week "Healthy You" lifestyles series including a wide variety of fun fitness classes at the YMCA. Call (757) 668-7035 for registration material and tuition information. Tuition assistance is available
| Time: |
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. |
| Cost: |
Please call for fee. |
| Location: |
CHKD Health Center at Greenbrier
733 Volvo Parkway
3rd floor
Chesapeake, VA |
June 16 - August 18
Healthy You Weight Management Program (Teen Class - 12 years old and up)
An educational program for overweight children and their parents. This program includes an individual assessment and a 10-week "Healthy You" lifestyles series including a wide variety of fun fitness classes at the YMCA. Call (757) 668-7035 for registration material and tuition information. Tuition assistance is available
| Time: |
6:30 - 8 p.m. |
| Cost: |
Please call for fee. |
| Location: |
James City/Williamsburg Community Center
5301 Longhill Rd.
Williamsburg, VA |
June 17 - August 19
Healthy You Weight Management Program (Youth Class 8 - 11- year olds)
An educational program for overweight children and their parents. This program includes an individual assessment and a 10-week "Healthy You" lifestyles series, including a wide variety of fun fitness classes at the YMCA. Call (757) 668-7035 for registration material and tuition information.Tuition assistance is available.
| Time: |
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. |
| Cost: |
Please call for fee. |
| Location: |
Norfolk Health Department
830 Southampton Ave
2nd floor
Norfolk, VA |
July 29
Positive Discipline
Parents will learn several discipline techniques that work without yelling, arguing, or spanking.
| Time: |
7-8:30pm |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
CHKD Health & Surgery Center, Oyster Point
11783 Rock Landing Drive
Newport News, VA |
July 31
Motheread/Fatheread
Learn to use children's books and your own personal experience to help your children with reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Ideal for parents, grandparents and caregivers. Each family will receive a children's book for their home library. Call (757)668-7500 to register.
| Time: |
6:30-8:30 p.m. |
| Cost: |
Class is FULL |
| Location: |
Hampton Public Library
4207 Victoria Boulevard
Hampton, VA |
August 04
Eating Out, Eating Right on a Budget
Kids love to eat out. Learn how to enjoy fast food and still keep it healthy. Eating out can be expensive; find out how to do it without breaking the bank. And get some great ideas for fun alternatives to going out by making fast-food at home.
| Time: |
6:30-7:30 p.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
Hampton Healthy Families Partnership
100 Old Hampton Lane
Hampton, VA |
August 06
Rainy Day Games for the Family
Looking for inexpensive ways to bring the family together? Bring your child to this interactive program that teaches you a variety of games for school-age children that are educational and fun.
| Time: |
6:30-7:45 p.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
Hampton Healthy Families Partnership
100 Old Hampton Lane
Hampton, VA |
August 06
Starting Over Financially with a Fresh Start
Learn a new approach to managing your money so you have a little extra for family fun activities and hear from the experts about balancing budgets that work for the entire family.
| Time: |
7-8 p.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
Center for Child & Family Services
2021 Cunningham Drive
Hampton, VA |
August 07
Setting Limits Without Guilt for the Child With Special Needs
Are you torn about how and when to discipline your child with special needs at home, at school, or in public? This seminar will look at the realities of parenting a child with disabilities and/or special healthcare needs, impact on the family unit, strategies for responding effectively to different behaviors and how to effectively support your child's ability to cope.
| Time: |
7-8:30 p.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
Midtown Community Center
570 Mclawhorne Drive
Newport News, VA |
August 11 - September 17
ACL Injury Prevention Program
Research has shown that the incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in female athletes can be reduced by as much as 72-80% with proper training. Our ACL injury prevention classes for female athletes are based on researched methods of preventing ACL injuries and consist of strengthening techniques, core stabilization exercises, plyometrics (jump training), stretching, balance and coordination training. The class will also focus on proper jumping, landing and cutting techniques. The instructor for this class is physical therapist and athletic trainer April Kirkner, DPT, ATC. We will perform a pre- and post-training assessment to determine improvements the athletes have made throughout the program. At the end of six weeks, the athletes will have a better chance at prevention of an ACL injury.
The class meets August 11-September 17, 2008 every Monday and Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The first 6 participants to send in payment will be accepted into the program.
| Time: |
7:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Cost: |
$75.00 |
| Location: |
CHKD Sports Medicine Gym
733 Volvo Parkway
Suite 102
Chesapeake, VA 23320 |
August 11
Positive Discipline
Parents will learn several discipline techniques that work without yelling, arguing, or spanking.
| Time: |
9:30-11:30am |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
Virginia Beach Central Library, Libris Room
4100 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA |
August 11
Prenatal Class
Physicians will provide important health, safety and developmental information about your newborn. A lactation consultant will give information and answer questions about breastfeeding. Take a tour of the office and meet the staff. A great free preview if you are trying to choose a pediatrician. Offered the 2nd Monday of each month from 6-7pm. To register, please call 668-6300, and press #2.
| Time: |
6-7pm |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
Newport News Pediatrics
CHKD Health & Surgery Center, Oyster Point
11783 Rock Landing Drive
Newport News, VA |
August 12
Speaking about Preschoolers
Learn what your preschooler is able to say and understand. Basic development in the area of speech sounds, sentence structure and vocabulary will be provided. Discover what directions your preschooler can follow and how to facilitate growth in speech, language and cognitive abilities.
| Time: |
7-8:30 p.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
CHKD, Brickhouse Auditorium
601 Children's Lane
Norfolk, VA |
August 13
Rainy Day Games for the Family
Looking for inexpensive ways to bring the family together? Bring your child to this interactive program that teaches you a variety of games for school-age children that are educational and fun.
| Time: |
6:30-7:45 p.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
CHKD, 6th floor conference room
601 Children's Lane
Norfolk, VA |
August 14
Communicating with Love
Learn how to identify and apply different communication styles to build a better relationship with your child using the ideas discussed in the book, "The Five Love Languages of Children." Learn what motivates your chid and how to enhance cooperation.
| Time: |
10-11 a.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
Norfolk Foundation Room, YWCA
5215 Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA |
August 17 - August 18
Child Fair 2008
Please join us at the Hampton Convention Center for a day of family fun. There will be children's health screenings, hands-on exhibits and activities, a playland and fitness fun that includes Dance Dance Revolution, a rock climbing wall, bowling and much more. Come have your face painted, meet costume characters and enjoy a story time. Each child will leave with a free book and door prizes will be given. No registration required. Visit www.childfair.org for more information.
| Time: |
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
Hampton Roads Convention Center
Next door to the Hampton Coliseum
1610 Coliseum Drive
Hampton, VA |
August 26
Today's Young Athlete - How do you measure success?
Parents, coached and athletes will learn the latest on youth attitudes about winning, losing, competition, and off-the-field behavior choices. Sports psychologist Joel Fish will identify symptoms of competitive stress and show parents and coaches how they can help the athlete become successful on and off the field.
| Time: |
7-9 p.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
CHKD, Brickhouse Auditorium
601 Children's Lane
Norfolk, VA |
August 27
Parents of Children With Special Needs Support Group
Raising a child with special health care needs can be challenging. Would you like the opportunity to network with parents just like you? Learn how to be your child's best advocate when managing his/her medical care, education and other services. Join us to chat about issues or concerns that you may have. Call 757-461-4474 to register or for more information.
| Time: |
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
The Endependence Center Building
6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.
Norfolk, VA |
September 16 - November 18
Healthy You Weight Management Program (Youth Class 8 - 11- year olds)
An educational program for overweight children and their parents. This program includes an individual assessment and a 10-week "Healthy You" lifestyles series, including a wide variety of fun fitness classes at the YMCA. Call (757) 668-7035 for registration material and tuition information.Tuition assistance is available.
| Time: |
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. |
| Cost: |
Please call for fee. |
| Location: |
Virginia Beach Location
TBA
Virgina Beach, VA |
September 16 - November 18
Healthy You Weight Management Program (Youth Class 8 - 11- year olds)
An educational program for overweight children and their parents. This program includes an individual assessment and a 10-week "Healthy You" lifestyles series, including a wide variety of fun fitness classes at the YMCA. Call (757) 668-7035 for registration material and tuition information.Tuition assistance is available.
| Time: |
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. |
| Cost: |
Please call for fee. |
| Location: |
James City/Williamsburg Community Center
5301 Longhill Rd.
Williamsburg, VA |
September 16 - October 21
WWF - Winning Without Fighting
Using the RETHINK method by Research Press, parents will learn to analyze their own responses to anger and how it impacts the family environment. Strategies for implementing positive responses to anger with children of different ages will be discussed. A class for Kindergarten to Middle School children will be provided. This class is not appropriate for families referred through court or social service agencies.
| Time: |
6 - 8:00 p.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
Hampton Healthy Families Partnership
100 Old Hampton Lane
Hampton, VA |
September 17 - November 19
Nurturing Children with Special Needs
Living Fully Today, Dreaming for Tomorrow - This 10 week class helps families develop skills to nurture children with special needs. Learn about community resources, medical record keeping, educational options, advocacy, parenting strategies for children with special needs and their typical siblings, self care for parents and planning for the future. Learn and receive support from other families of children with disabilities. Children's program available for those up to 10 years of age. Dinner is provided starting at 5:30 pm. To register, call 727-1300
| Time: |
6-8 pm |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
Hampton Healthy Families Partnership
100 Old Hampton Ln
Hampton, VA |
September 20
Courthouse Pediatrics Open House
Tour the office and enjoy the festivities! Come meet CHKD's mascot, Healthy Bear. Face-painting, storytelling, and safety information from DARE. Come check out a fire truck and CHKD's transport unit as well.
| Time: |
12 - 2:00 p.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
Courthouse Pediatrics
7363 Walker Avenue
Gloucester, VA 23061 |
September 24
Parents of Children With Special Needs Support Group
Raising a child with special health care needs can be challenging. Would you like the opportunity to network with parents just like you? Learn how to be your child's best advocate when managing his/her medical care, education and other services. Join us to chat about issues or concerns that you may have. Call 757-461-4474 to register or for more information.
| Time: |
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
The Endependence Center Building
6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.
Norfolk, VA |
October 01
Resilient Kids in a Single Parent Home
Raising children as a single parent is hard. Limited time and finances add to the challenge. Learn how to balance home and work and create a supportive and positive environment for your children. Also learn ways to help children deal with separation and divorce.
| Time: |
7-9:00 p.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
CHKD 6th floor conference room
601 Children's Lane
Norfolk, VA 23507 |
October 06 - December 08
Healthy You Weight Management Program (Teen Class - 12 years old and up)
An educational program for overweight children and their parents. This program includes an individual assessment and a 10-week "Healthy You" lifestyles series including a wide variety of fun fitness classes at the YMCA. Call (757) 668-7035 for registration material and tuition information. Tuition assistance is available
| Time: |
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. |
| Cost: |
Please call for fee. |
| Location: |
Norfolk Health Department
830 Southampton Ave
2nd floor
Norfolk, VA |
October 07 - October 28
Building Better Relationships
CHKD and Healthy Hampton Families Partnership are offering this 4 week course designed for couples that are engaged, married, or in a committed relationship and want to enhance their communication and close personal relationships. Couples will focus on maintaining humor and unconditional acceptance in the family, identifying personal needs and wants, managing finances and taking time for self. Dinner is provided at 5:30 p.m. Childcare is also available. To register call 727-1300.
| Time: |
6 - 8:00 p.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
Hampton Healthy Families Partnership
100 Old Hampton Lane
Hampton, VA |
October 08
Blended Family: Tips for Stepfamilies
With second marriages as common as they are today, how do you take what was two different households and bring them together into one? How do you blend mine, yours, and ours? Learn the stages of adjustment and ways to increase cooperation and decrease frustration.
| Time: |
7-8:30 p.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
CHKD - 6th Floor Conference Room
601 Children's Lane
Norfolk, VA 23507 |
October 13 - December 15
Healthy You Weight Management Program (Teen Class - 12 years old and up)
An educational program for overweight children and their parents. This program includes an individual assessment and a 10-week "Healthy You" lifestyles series including a wide variety of fun fitness classes at the YMCA. Call (757) 668-7035 for registration material and tuition information. Tuition assistance is available
| Time: |
6:30 - 8 p.m. |
| Cost: |
Please call for fee. |
| Location: |
James City/Williamsburg Community Center
5301 Longhill Rd.
Williamsburg, VA |
October 22
Parenting a Child with ADHD
Understanding ADHD and helping your child be successful can be challenging. Learn helpful tips to keep your child on track in school and at home. Questions will be addressed about medications and how this disorder is diagnosed.
| Time: |
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
CHKD Virginia Beach Health & Surgery Center
2021 Concert Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456 |
October 22
Parents of Children With Special Needs Support Group
Raising a child with special health care needs can be challenging. Would you like the opportunity to network with parents just like you? Learn how to be your child's best advocate when managing his/her medical care, education and other services. Join us to chat about issues or concerns that you may have. Call 757-461-4474 to register or for more information.
| Time: |
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
The Endependence Center Building
6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.
Norfolk, VA |
October 25
Virginia Beach Health and Surgery Center
Open House
| Time: |
11 - 2:00 p.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
CHKD Virginia Beach Health & Surgery Center
2021 Concert Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456 |
October 28
Life with a Strong Willed Child
Parents and caregivers will learn how to understand acting-out behaviors, how temperament affects behavior, and alternative ways for handling spirited children.
| Time: |
10-11:30 am |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
Oyster Point
CHKD Health and Surgery Center
11783 Rock Landing Dr
Newport News, |
November 05
Positive Discipline
Parents will learn several discipline techniques that work without yelling, arguing, or spanking.
| Time: |
10 - 11:30 a.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
CHKD Virginia Beach Health & Surgery Center
2021 Concert Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456 |
November 12
The Teenage Brain- an Oxymoron
Barb Bancroft, RN, MSN, PNP will discuss the development of the brain from the womb to the teenage years. Major changes in the brain are correlated with specific behaviors in the teenager. Then throw in a healthy dose of hormones. The question will be answered…” What’s the matter with kids today?” “Nuthin…They’re just kids.”
| Time: |
7 - 8:30 p.m. |
| Cost: |
|
| Location: |
CHKD, Brickhouse Auditorium
601 Children's Lane
Norfolk, VA 23507 |
November 19
Life with a Strong Willed Child
Parents and caregivers will learn how to understand acting-out behaviors, how temperament affects behavior, and alternative ways for handling spirited children.
| Time: |
12-1:30pm |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
CHKD Virginia Beach Health and Surgery Center
2021 Concert Dr
Virginia Beach, VA |
November 26
Parents of Children With Special Needs Support Group
Raising a child with special health care needs can be challenging. Would you like the opportunity to network with parents just like you? Learn how to be your child's best advocate when managing his/her medical care, education and other services. Join us to chat about issues or concerns that you may have. Call 757-461-4474 to register or for more information.
| Time: |
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
The Endependence Center Building
6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.
Norfolk, VA |
December 17
Parents of Children With Special Needs Support Group
Raising a child with special health care needs can be challenging. Would you like the opportunity to network with parents just like you? Learn how to be your child's best advocate when managing his/her medical care, education and other services. Join us to chat about issues or concerns that you may have. Call 757-461-4474 to register or for more information.
| Time: |
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Location: |
The Endependence Center Building
6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.
Norfolk, VA |