Intergenerational Program Database

You can change a life by providing the individual attention that helps children build confidence and success. Opportunities are available in Parma City Schools and 18 other U. S. cities. OASIS volunteer tutors are paired with children in grades K-3 who would benefit from a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Tutors are trained to work with kids using a proven approach to literacy that emphasizes reading, talking and writing. They meet with their students at least once a week throughout the school year, providing a caring, supportive environment where reading and language activities, keyed to the child’s interests, spark curiosity and learning.

This program began in 2006 as a yearly program where students from Fairmont High School would volunteer at senior centers and senior living facilities. It has now expanded to students volunteering at about 10 facilities, elementary schools and churches. The students plant flowers at the centers, started a community garden they maintain, bake and deliver cookies for older adults who live alone, paint, repair, and participate in after school games. This program has really grown and has half of the graduating class participating in the activities. The "Seniors Helping Seniors" project receives grant money from the Community Foundation for Kettering and Partners for Healthy Youth. The community outreach always occurs the same week the underclassmen at Fairmont High School take Ohio Graduation Tests.

The Broadview Heights and Brecksville departments of human services collaborate with students from H.U.D.D.L.E., the drug prevention student organization at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School, to host an annual “Intergenerational Senior to Senior Prom.”

The Brain Emporium is the Cleveland area’s first computerized brain fitness center and is specifically designed to engage and mentally stimulate older adults. Classes are free to older community members and are taught by Professor T.J. McCallum of Case Western Reserve University and his students. Classes on brain health are also held at The Brain Emporium, and there are also (computerized) programs for those who have suffered strokes.

Based at The Intergenerational School and Case Western Reserve University, a multidisciplinary team is planning a video "game" where children and elders can work together using their avatars to save a forest from the effects of global climate change. Broad band connectivity will be used to allow people to exercise together but separated in space using MS Kinnect technology. The participant will learn pattern recognition and systems thinking while exercising and having fun. Outcomes include executive function and eventually other

Based at The Intergenerational School and Case Western Reserve University, a multidisciplinary team is planning a video "game" where children and elders can work together using their avatars to save a forest from the effects of global climate change. Broadband connectivity will be used to allow people to exercise together but separated in space using MS Kinnect technology. The participant will learn pattern recognition and systems thinking while exercising and having fun. Outcomes include executive function and eventually other

Angel Academy Day Care is a child day care program operated by St. Francis Senior Ministries Day Care, Inc. is located at St. Francis Home. Children have the opportunity to interact with elderly residents, providing rewarding experiences for both groups. They have regularly scheduled visits and activities with the residents.

The Learning Circle at Jennings Center for Older Adults is an enriching infant and child care program. The most unique aspect of The Learning Circle is our intergenerational program. We encourage the learning opportunities between seniors and younger generations from preschoolers to teens, which foster learning and mentoring relationships that greatly impact the lives of both generations. Daily programs offer activities and tools to foster this important positive interaction and provide life-enriching experiences

At Marilyn’s Lifelong Educational Center (MLLEC) children learn through hands on explorations, daily interactions and guidance within a natural family-like environment. Planned hands on explorations are implemented by our teachers and designed to help children learn life skills and gain an academic advantage. Interactions are either planned or qualify as friendly visits with our elder friends throughout Birchaven Retirement Village.

Community Center is open to all ages and offers various activities.