Intergenerational Program Database

Our approach to early childhood education employs an interconnected web of educational practices grounded in the innate curiosity, competence, and enthusiasm children have for learning. Accompanied by their teacher, children participate in planned and spontaneous activities throughout the campus with Bayview residents. Through these daily interactions, the children and the residents create meaningful connections between generations, which helps to foster positive attitudes and understanding towards both seniors and people with disabilities. As children interact on a daily basis with their extended family of “grandmas and the grandpas,” they bring joy and receive genuine appreciation in return. Keyword: Shared Site

A group of 5 - 7 individuals from the community, each in a different decade of life, create and perform an original theatre performance based on the life stories of its cast members. The Company performs 4 different performances each season. The Intergenerational Theatre Company productions tour to local venues, bringing the performance to an intergenerational audience of over 700 people.

Create memories to last a lifetime during this unique intergenerational program for grandparents and grandchildren ages 7-14. 

Shared Site program with 120 children and 400+ elders living in a long term care facility Keyword: Shared Site

An intergenerational program where teens and elders gather to bridge age barriers and change the social norm of aging through inspired conversation. Beginning two years ago, STEP has changed the lives of many elders and teens alike. STEP works to help eliminate isolation, strengthen the community and increase peace keeping efforts needed in the world today.

The McClure Multigenerational Center brings together the Champlain Senior Center and the Burlington Children’s Space that allows the two programs to meet increasing needs for child care and senior services. By co-locating and sharing common areas, equipment and some programming, the two agencies have developed a ground breaking opportunity to meet individual organizational needs for space, while maximizing scarce resources, and are doing so in a way that brings people of all ages together. There are opportunities for senior citizens and children to learn together and from each other through play and organized activities.

The Vermont Safe Routes to School Resource Center is partnering with the Vermont Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (VTAHPERD) and AARP to encourage walkers of all ages. The Vermont Intergenerational Walk and Roll to School Day provides the opportunity to bring the community together and walk and roll to school.

Volunteers help elders with seasonal tasks such as raking leaves, cleaning out gutters, mowing lawns, etc. Benefits include the opportunity to exercise and spend time outdoors, in addition to enjoying a relationship that is rewarding to both you and your new friend. Additional benefits include seeing the difference you make in someone's life, contributing to the greater good of your community, obtaining experience working with seniors, and receiving ongoing support and recognition from CVAA staff. Seniors reside in Chittenden, Addison, Franklin and Grand Isle counties.

Often, some of our AmeriCorps members are under the age of 25. They provide support to older and disabled adults through direct service projects and collaborative efforts with schools, churches, etc. There are several instances of local schools in our area providing support to senior centers and senior meal programs. Support includes assistance with dining room and kitchen chores and musical performances. Additionally, a young person in the home schooled community helps deliver meals on wheels.

Children (0 – 3), together with an adult caregiver, will be a part of the intergenerational village.