Intergenerational Program Database

KAIROS alive! uses dance and storytelling to create a sense of community and well-being in participants of all ages and walks of life. It is the only intergenerational modern dance company in MN. Ages range from 7 to 98.

The Life Enrichment Department at The Cedars is partnering with the Friends School of Portland to offer an exciting new, intergenerational program for the residents at the Skilled Care Center at The Cedars.  On the first Wednesday of every month, 15 first and second grade students from Friends have been visiting with our nursing home residents to share the lessons they are learning in school.  Examples include reading one on one, singing, drama skits and puppet shows, and games. 

Generations Child Development Center is located on the site of Porter Hills Village, a continuing care retirement community. Residents volunteer with the children in the classrooms. Children also visit the residents and participate in activities together including coloring, music and story time. Keyword: Shared Site

The Prime Time Seniors' Program is a nationally accredited program which serves to enrich the lives of community members who are age 55+. Prime Time is committed to providing programs which engage the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and vocational dimensions of wellness, as well as encourage involvement in the community. There are several intergenerational programs including intergenerational art classes.

A mentoring program for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students in elementary, middle, and high school. Many of the students are recent immigrants and the goals of the program are to help students adjust to life in the U.S., to develop students' English skills, and to boost students' self-esteem. Volunteers meet with the same student each week to spend time talking, reading, and playing games in English. Lesson plans, materials, and on-site supervision are provided by Interages staff.

The initiative is named after Martin Luther King’s vision of social justice and equality. The initiative is focused on providing mentors and growth opportunities for school-age children in Gaithersburg and is a joint venture between Asbury, Wesley Theological Seminary, the City of Gaithersburg, the Montgomery County Executive’s Office and Montgomery County Schools. Our Beloved Community initiative brings together whites, Latinos, African-Americans and children who were born in a variety of countries, representing the challenges American society faces in integrating various cultures today and demonstrating a successful path to making it happen.

Dialogues Across the Ages is a six to eight week discussion group matching adult volunteers with small groups of middle or high school students. Each week addresses a current event or other topic of interest selected by the student participants.

Grandreaders is a literacy program for second grade students who are reading below grade level. The program is designed to improve the students' ability to read more fluently and with better comprehension, all facilitated by caring and nurturing adult volunteers.

Weaving Our Stories, a summer intergenerational program. Children ages 7-15 collaborated with seniors in an apartment complex on art and storytelling. Teaching artists led the program which culminated in an artwork display

Intergenerational Community Prom--to bridge the gap between the youth and seniors of the Park Heights Community in a fun filled way