Workshops, Courses, and Events

Village Growth Network offers a variety of virtual and in person educational and networking opportunities. There are offerings for parents, educators, health professionals, community members - anyone in relationship with very young children and their families.


Tots in Tents - Lake Norman
Jun
6
to Jun 8

Tots in Tents - Lake Norman

Join us for our next Tots in Tents camping weekend at Lake Norman State Park!

For: Children age 0-6 + their family members
Location: Lake Norman State Park
Cost: $35-70 per family

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Play & Learn: Early Child Development
Apr
24

Play & Learn: Early Child Development

Join us for a parent-child class all about interesting Early Child Development topics. The event is a blend of group presentation, private mini-consults, and peer discussion. Topics include: radically respectful parenting, developmentally-appropriate play and social skills, speech and language development, early literacy, media literacy, and more.

For: Parents + children age 0-4
Location: Wrightwood Park (Central Durham, NC)
Cost: $0-$10 per family

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Tots in Tents - Kerr Lake
Apr
11
to Apr 13

Tots in Tents - Kerr Lake

Join us for our next Tots in Tents camping weekend at Kerr Lake!

For: Children age 0-6 + their family members
Location: Kerr Lake Recreation Area
Cost: $35-70 per family

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Storytime with a Speech-Language Pathologist
Mar
12

Storytime with a Speech-Language Pathologist

Join Dr. Jennifer Stone, Speech-Language Pathologist, for an engaging story time where parents are bound to learn just as much as their little ones about the art (and science) of reading aloud.

For: Children age 0-6 + people who love them
Location: Durham Southwest Regional Library
Cost: Free!

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Ask a Speech-Language Pathologist
Mar
4

Ask a Speech-Language Pathologist

Have questions about vocabulary-increasing strategies, communication milestones, or speech delays?  Join us at the playground to ask any and all questions and discuss various communication topics with Dr. Jennifer Stone, SLP.

For: Parents + children age 0-6
Location: Pineywood Park, Durham
Cost: $0-$10 per family

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Family Play Date
Mar
2

Family Play Date

Join Village Growth Network for a Family Play Day!  We will have a nature activity, story reading, and campfire building.  In between exploring, we will chat about what it means to have radically respectful relationships with children.

For: Children age 0-6 + people who love them
Location: Umstead State Park - 2100 N. Harrison Ave, Cary
Cost: $0-$8 per family

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Early Intervention 101
Feb
13

Early Intervention 101

Learn what early intervention is, who qualifies, and how to find the best evidence-based support in meeting your family’s goals.

For: Parents and caregivers in relationship with children under age 6
Cost: Free
Format: Virtual presentation

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