Intergenerational Program Database

Linden School provides care for infants, toddlers, preschool children, before and after school care and summer camp through age 13. Linden School is located on the campus of the Elyria Wesleyen Village, a retirement center.  Throughout the day the senior residents, or "Grandfriends" as the children call them, visit with the children and participate in classroom activities.  This unique setting allows for the children and seniors to form lasting relationships.  All classroom staff are certified guides through Macklin Intergenerational Institute. The children visit with the residents, do arts and crafts projects, read together, play games and enjoy each other's company

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.

Friends Preschool Program, run by Greene County Educational Service Center is on the site of Friends Care Community independent/assisted living center

The senior center run through Heritage Day is in the same site as a childcare center run through the YMCA. The children and older adults interact on a daily basis.

The Girard Multi-Generational Center promotes interaction between generations through education, health, fitness, and socialization for the purpose of preserving and enhancing our community. the Multi-Generational Center has become an accessible, safe, friendly place where people of all ages come to receive a wide variety of services. Our goal is to keep people active, engaged, and developing paths for lifelong learning, health and fitness. Our unique inter-generational programs bridge the gap between seniors and youth, promoting understanding and respect. Keyword: Shared Site