Intergenerational Program Database

United Presbyterian Home (UPH) works with three levels of intergenerational activities. First, we have our own child daycare (UPH with Kids) for ages 6 weeks to 6 years. They have regular programs designed especially for those individuals living in our nursing facility. The children's presence on the nursing floor encourages residents to participate in activities and adds a smile to those suffering with Alzheimers and dementia. Also, it teaches the little ones about aging and acceptance of individuals that are elderly and/or impaired. Second, UPH works with the local grade schools to volunteer, help children read, and educate children about the aging process. This process establishes relationships that are beneficial for the children and for the UPH older adult residents. Third, we work with the high school: once a month the school principle brings kids to UPH to demonstrate areas or programs that they are working on in school. An open question and answer period is held during this monthly 30-60 minute program. Also, the high school music department and English department regularly share vocal programs and play excerpts that they are producing for the community. These programs provide an invaluable service to students and the elderly. Keyword: Shared Site

A school with a wide variety of programs designed to encourage grandparent involvement, including a Grandparent Relations Committee, Kupuna Courses, Grandparent Recipes in the Cafeteria, Adopt-a-Grandchild, and Campus Tours

We have a unique opportunity for intergenerational activities being housed in The Life Center—a premier nursing and rehab facility.  The seniors and our children truly enjoy spending time together.  A few favorites are spring planting, holiday parades, music, and reading Keyword: Shared Site

The Broken Chord project involves the creation of a play about Alzheimer's Disease. In order to create this play the members must conduct interviews, re-tell experiences, and improvise new material. Part of this project involves the senior project, which is an intergenerational writing program between high school students and senior citizens. The goal is to use art to bridge the community's intergenerational gap. Students interview the adults about their lives and weave the stories into written portraits. This group also volunteers and provides service to the local senior centers and organizations. Proceeds from the events are donated to the senior organizations as well. Over $1000 have been donated to Iowa City Hospice, We Are Shelter House, Alzheimer's Association, The Center, Pathways, and Elder Services.

Unique program led by younger adults that increases access for at-risk older rural populations to sustainable, low cost, physical activity programming. The theory-based LIFE program aims to connect the generations, improving aging perceptions in young adult trainers while providing socialization for the older adult participants.

The mentoring program is designed to connect participants from all generations to our community's more experienced leaders. This intergenerational program creates meaningful personal connections and peer mentoring opportunities in a small group setting that ensures personal interactions with mentors in our community.

The Family Folk Machine is an intergenerational, non-auditioned choir supported by the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center that welcomes kids and adults of all ages and backgrounds to sing together with a folk band. We seek to build community through singing songs with our neighbors, to explore American history and culture through song, to foster individual musical growth, and to pursue excellence as an ensemble.

Conference event entitled “Ties to the Land”-Your Family Forest Heritage: Planning for an Orderly Transition. An Intergenerational Family Forest Project

Young at Heart Center is located within the same building as Libertyville Manor providing a setting that supports the concepts of Intergenerational programming. This program, titled B.G.G. or Bridging the Generation Gap, consists of children ages 2-6 years and older adults participating in activities. The age groups meet weekly on an ongoing basis to enjoy interactions and activities during a supervised gathering. Art, gardening, bubbles, and music are only a few examples of the planned themes these two groups enjoy. Additionally, Young at Heart Center and Libertyville Manor host a few annual Intergenerational events: Family Picnic, Ice Cream Social, Carnival and Fall Festival

The Provena Intergenerational Center is home to both Presence Heritage Day Break and Fortin Villa Learning Center. Through these programs, both young and old alike share their talents and resources, supporting each other by developing special relationships. The Provena Intergenerational Center uniquely addresses the needs of multiple groups in the Kankakee community - children, older adults and the individuals who are caring for both. Our intergenerational ministry purposefully brings together different generations in ongoing planned activities as well as spontaneous interaction, but both are designed to achieve specific goals.