Programs

Lunch and Learn - School Readiness Happens at Home

April 4, 12:00p.m. via Zoom
Zoom link will be sent the day before

During this year’s Week of the Young Child, join us to celebrate early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and communities. As part of this year's celebration, Cynthia Hutchinson, Ed.S, program director of the Excellence in Children’s Early Language and Literacy (ExCELL), will address how parents can promote language and critical thinking skills relevant to kindergarten readiness. She will also show examples of how everyday activities and routines can contribute to developing these important skills.

Virginia Tech and NRV Summer Camps

Summer time can be a time for learning! Summer camp programs provide a fun and safe environment for children to develop friendships as well as socioemotional, planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership skills. They also offer opportunities to live new experiences, broaden horizons, and develop self-confidence and independence.

A number of summer camp options here at Virginia Tech and across the New River Valley will give your children the chance to develop those lifelong skills and friendships. 

The information available in VT Camp Opportunities and NRV Camp Opportunities is a general overview to the date of publication. For the most up to date information, please visit the websites listed in the PDFs. If you have any resources that would be helpful to add to this list, please contact Kim Thomason.

Choosing Quality Childcare Workshop

First Thursday of the month, 12-1 p.m. via Zoom.
For questions about the class, please email Kim Thomason, Program Manager for Early Childhood Education Initiatives.
For questions about Child Care Aware of Va, please contact Margaret Hurst.

Conversations About Our Children

On the 4^th Wednesday of the month, noon- 1pm, we will host a "lunch & learn" on topics such as cultivating cooperation, active play in winter months and responding to challenging behaviors. These conversations will be facilitated in partnership with NRV CARES and  Child Care Aware of Va.
For questions about the class, please email Kim Thomason, Program Manager for Early Childhood Education Initiatives.
For questions about Child Care Aware of Va, please contact Margaret Hurst. 
For additional information regarding parenting, please contact Keli Lichty, Educational Program Director for NRV CARES.

Planning for Baby (Faculty)

March 24, 12:30-1:30 p.m. 

Planning for Baby programs are for employees who are expecting the birth of a child, or for new parents of a child under three months of age. All expecting and new parents are welcome to attend including fathers, non-birth mothers and adoptive parents. Topics to be discussed include benefits, leave, and resources available to new parents. Registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent before the program.

If you are an individual with a disability, and desire an accommodation, please contact Hokie Wellness by e-mail at hokiewellness@vt.edu.

In partnership with Hokie Wellness

Planning for Baby (Staff)

March 7, 12:30-1:30 p.m. 

Planning for Baby programs are for employees who are expecting the birth of a child, or for new parents of a child under three months of age. All expecting and new parents are welcome to attend including fathers, non-birth mothers and adoptive parents. Topics to be discussed include benefits, leave, and resources available to new parents. Registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent before the program.

If you are an individual with a disability, and desire an accommodation, please contact Hokie Wellness by e-mail at hokiewellness@vt.edu.

In partnership with Hokie Wellness