Team Up Mentor Rob Marchand enjoys an outing with mentees Tyrrieon and Dontrel.
Events and Classes
Events
The tentative date for our next Step Up stair climbing event is Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Dominion Tower in Norfolk. Click for more information.
Previous events held by The Up Center include an ergathon (right) held at Norfolk Academy.
Classes
Many of our classes and programs are scheduled individually or by appointment only. Please contact our main office number at 757-622.7017 for more information about any of our programs.
Listed below is information on some of our commonly scheduled events and classes.
Summer Camp for Individuals with Disabilities
Seeking Safety Group for Adults
This is an empowering group for adults who have experienced trauma, including those who have been abused, victimized by crime, or distressed by war or natural disasters. The group focuses on skills and tools to enhance current life and relationships and reduce the need for compulsive behaviors (substance abuse, spending, eating, etc.). The group meets at The Up Center, 222 West 19th St., Norfolk, VA. There is NO CHARGE to attend; funding has been provided by the Sentara Health Foundation. If you are interested, please call Lisa Strickland at 965-8641 to register.
1.) Early Childhood STEP Classes (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting)
STEP is a nationally recognized program for parents of children 1 to 6 years of age. The 7-week program emphasizes effective discipline, understanding stages of emotional development, the motivation behind children’s behavior and more. The program is approved for court mandated participants and for all other parents interested in learning about childhood development and behavior.
2010 Dates
Suffolk Location
109 ½ Clay St. Suffolk, VA 23434
August 2nd-September 13th
Monday Nights 5:30-7:30 PM
Virginia Beach
August 3rd – September 14th
Heritage United Methodist Church
815 Baker Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Tuesday Nights, 5:30-7:30 PM
Norfolk Location
222 West 19th Street Norfolk, VA 23517
August 4th – September 15th
Wednesday Nights, 5:30-7:30 PM
Portsmouth Location
1805 Airline Blvd. Portsmouth, VA 23707
August 5th – September 16th
Thursday Nights, 5:30-7:30 PM
Cost: $50.00 per 7 week session (Fee will be collected during first session)
To register contact Heather Mathews at 397-2121 ext. 312
Seating is limited.
2.) Active Parenting of Teens & Pre-teens
This class focuses on communication, mutual respect, and more! Our program is designed for parents of teens and preteens, including children in middle school and even younger.
The 6-session program emphasizes:
- teens and technology (social networking sites, the Internet, etc.)
- improved discipline and communication
- the latest in teen drug use prevention (including prescription drugs)
- updated teen sexuality issues
- special stepfamily considerations
- teen depression and suicide
- updated gang & violence prevention
- how brain development affects teen behavior and decision-making
After participating in Active Parenting of Teens and Preteens, parents are better prepared to raise teens who are cooperative, responsible and able to resist peer pressure. These teens are then empowered to become adults who live happy, independent and productive lives.
Cost: $50.00 per participant or $75.00 per couple Seating is Limited!!
For more information about 2, 3, and 4 session programs available in the community, please contact: Heather Mathews at (757) 397-2121 Ext. 312 or heather.mathews@theupcenter.org
All Classes are Free and Open to the General Public* Please scroll through the listings below to see the three types of education classes that are now being offered in Norfolk and Franklin.
1.) VHDA (Virginia Housing Development Authority) Homebuyer Education – All classes are six hours long and are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm to 9pm on both days.
LOCATION: NORFOLK
222 West 19th Street Norfolk, VA 2351
Registration: 757-965-8657
CLASS DATES
| Month | Days |
|---|---|
| July '10 | 20 & 22 |
| August '10 | 17 & 19 |
| September '10 | 21 & 23 |
| October '10 | 19 & 21 |
| November '10 | 16 & 18 |
| December '10 | None |
LOCATION: FRANKLIN (Senior Services Building)
100 West 4th Avenue, Franklin, VA
Registration: 757-965-8657
CLASS DATES
| Month | Days |
|---|---|
| July '10 | 20 &22 |
| September '10 | 21 & 23 |
| November '10 | 16 & 18 |
2.) The Art of Debt Management
This 2.5 hour financial education class includes interactive sessions on budget, credit and debt management. The classes are held from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.
LOCATION: NORFOLK
222 West 19th Street Norfolk, VA 2351
Registration: 757-965-8657
2010 Class Dates:
| July 8 | July 21 |
| August 3 | August 16 |
| September 9 | September 22 |
| October 7 | October 20 |
| November 4 | November 17 |
| December 15 |
LOCATION: FRANKLIN, 100 West 4th Avenue
Registration: 757-965-8657
2010 Dates:
| July 8 | August 3 |
| September 9 | October 7 |
November 4 |
December 15 |
*The Art of Debt Management may be held at your venue for classes of 10 or more; $100 advance deposit will be returned upon completion of class with 10 individuals present.
3.) Get the Facts – Want to buy a home but are afraid or think you can’t qualify; Get the Facts! is made possible by Freddie Mac and a grant from the Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation. This is a 90 minute class.
LOCATION: NORFOLK
222 West 19th Street Norfolk, VA 2351
Registration & Class Information: 757-965-8657
Camp Horizon
This camp for children and adults with disabilities is held from mid-June to mid-August. Visit our Camp Horizon page for more information.
Shape Up
Our Shape Up classes are being held at First Baptist Church of Norfolk, 312 Kempsville Road. The class is held on Mondays and Fridays from 9:30am-10:30am.
Fee: $30 for a 10 clas punch card or $25 for a full session of 10 classes in five weeks.
Contact: Patricia Coale at 965-8630 for more information.
For Children’s Sake Seminars
These seminars are geared towards parents who are separating or divorcing. Please call us at 757.622.7017 to register.
Foster Parent Training
Our foster care staff will be happy to provide an orientation for anyone considering becoming a foster parent. Please call Christa Paulosky at 757.965.8670 for more information. Once an orientation is complete, potential foster parents can pick training sessions that work with their schedules.
Other prescheduled events include Team Up mentoring events and therapy group meetings. Our programs are held by appointment only. Please call our main office number at 757.622.7017 for more information.
