New Baby, Parent Tot & Prenatal Classes

   New Baby Class provides early socialization opportunities for infants under 12 months of age.  Activities to facilitate early language and social development are introduced at each class.  The class also provides an opportunity for parents to share stories and discuss topics including: sleeping, breastfeeding, SIDS prevention, developmental milestones and immunizations.

   The six-week class meets Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm every other week in the Viroqua Area Medical Office Building Conference Center.

The cost is $30.  Contact VMH Community Health Education 637-4298 or e-mail for class session dates or to register.  

   Parent Tot Preschool Class provides toddlers with opportunities to learn, play, and grow with peers and parents.  Parents and their walking toddler to age 3½ years will together enjoy learning activities to facilitate socialization, language development, fine motor exploration, creative and expressive thinking, and early literacy development.  Your child can play, sing, dance, read, listen, share and craft while learning valuable skills.  During each class, children will have the opportunity to participate in circle time, several center activities, snack time and free play.

   The six-week class meets once a week from 10:00 to 11:30 am in the Viroqua Area Medical Office Building Conference Center.  The cost is $35 per session.  Contact VMH Community Health Education 637-4298 or e-mail for class session dates or to register.  

   Parent Tot Water Class is held in our warm water pool for children ages six months to three years of age, with a parent or other adult. Children develop strength, coordination and confidence in the water. The class allows parent interaction with the child and focuses on mutual enjoyment. This is not a swimming lesson. 

   Classes are ongoing, and participants may join at any time, if space is available. The cost per 6 week session is $30.00.  Classes currently meet Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. or Thursdays 5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

   Questions? Need help registering?
Contact: VMH Community Health Education at (608) 637-4298 or e-mail.

   Prenatal Water Exercise during your pregnancy can leave you relaxed as well as relieve aches and pains. Meet with a qualified instructor and other pregnant women. Classes are ongoing, Thursdays 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.  $30 for 6 sessions. Call (608) 637-4298 or e-mail for more information.