Intergenerational Program Database

An RSVP Folk Fair is a demonstration of arts, crafts, hobbies, everyday items and unusual or interesting items-some from "years ago", some more recent. The fairs, offered at local schools, serve as an informative way to show the younger generation what older adults do for hobbies and what life was like when older adults were young.

Companion Day Services is part of the Tiny Tiger Intergenerational Center focused on bridging the gap between generations. The Tiny Tiger Intergenerational Center provides three interacting services under one roof including Child Care, Adult Care and a Human Service Academy public charter school. The Human Services Academy is the first intergenerational career-based program in Wisconsin, and possibly the nation, annually enrolling over one-hundred students. Keyword: Shared Site

Located within the Lutheran Home are several programs for adults : Skilled Nursing Care, Memory Care Assisted Living, Adult Day Services, and Rehabilitation Care. There is also an NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)accredited Children's Center that is licensed for 122 children between the ages of infant through 12 years of age. All classes of the children, infants through 4 year old Kindergarten, meet with different groups of adult residents and participants 2 to 3 times a week for scheduled activities planned by the recreation therapists and children's center teachers. In addition twice a month there are planned activity mornings for the children and all adult residents and participants that are interested. For the past two years the Lutheran Home has put on an intergenerational Art Show. Some resident artists are highlighted, but many of the pieces of art are made by the residents/participants and the children. During the summer the children in the school age classes also participate in the intergenerational activities. The children enjoy spending time with their grand-friends, and the adults seem to feel the same. Keyword: Shared Site

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.

Preschool and Pre-K students at all three of our care centers benefit from intergenerational enrichment programing with seniors at Martha & Mary in Poulsbo and local senior living centers in Silverdale. Blending the excitement of children with the wisdom of our elders, the two groups meet up weekly to enjoy arts & crafts projects, games, songs, gardening and dining. Our signature Intergenerational Program provides a unique opportunity for the generations to interact and learn from one another. Keyword: Shared Site

Sea Mar Child Development Center runs an intergenerational program that occurs in cooperation with Sea Mar’s Community Care Center. Through this program, children have an opportunity to interact regularly with seniors, providing new learning opportunities for our youth and the elderly. Keyword: Shared Site

The St. Francis intergenerational program provides a wonderful opportunity for children and residents to establish nurturing relationships through spontaneous interactions and a variety of planned activities at senior’s discretion. Intergenerational activities range from a hug, a song, a storytelling session, to art projects, baking projects and even walks in the neighborhood.

Josie's Learning Center serves infants, toddlers, and school age children from our community. The Learning Center provides a wide range of child care services ranging from infant day care, preschool learning, after school care, and ECEAP Preschool. The Learning Center program is integrated throughout our building with four designated classroom spaces and shared dining room, dayroom, and activity areas. The children learn important lessons from residents in assisted living, transitional care and long term care, while at the same time, enriching and energizing the life of our home. Keyword: Shared Site