Education and Events
Pediatric Educational Opportunities and Events at Carilion Clinic
Carilion Clinic believes that early education on health topics provides children and their parents the road map to a fulfilling and healthy life. In our Events and Classes Calendar you will find a number of classes, events and health fairs on a variety of different topics.
Just a few of the choices include:
- Girl Talk – A class for mothers and their 9-12 year old daughters to discuss issues pertaining to puberty
- Camp Too Sweet – For young people ages 7-16 who have Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
- Camp Tree House - A weekend camping experience for children ages 6-17 who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
- Camp Carilion - Provides hands on experience for middle school students to learn about healthcare careers.
- Family Camp - An opportunity for children with chronic illnesses and their immediate families to attend camp together. It's opportunity for kids to be kids, to get away and to forget about their illness.
- Prenatal courses and sibling classes for expectant families
Car seat safety checks - Safe Kids – Preventing childhood injuries
- Children’s Health Literacy Program
- Reach Out and Read Program
Learn more about educational classes on out specialized Facebook page for expecting and current moms, "Real Moms Know" or check out our events and classes calendar to see all of our options.
