Intergenerational Programs
Description
Intergenerational Programs is a statewide 4-H project. It features
curriculum that will guide you through the project. For a copy contact
your County 4-H Office or order online at: Extension
Publications. For additional curriculum possibilities, explore the National Directory of 4-H Materials and do a key word search for Intergenerational Programs.
Intergenerational Programs
What you can do in this project: learn to understand older people better; let them share their stories and experiences; explore what happens as you grow older.
Grades: 5-12
Resource: NCR591, Walk in My Shoes Member Guide
Intergenerational Programs Leader
Resources: NCR548, Walk in My Shoes Leader Guide
4H500, I'm a 4-H Project Leader. Now What Do I Do?
Events
Want to learn more about Intergenerational Programs? Try the links
below.
Intergenerational Programs Project Training
Many counties hold local training for members and leaders in
their favorite project areas, including intergenerational programs.
Watch your county 4-H Family newsletter or contact your county Extension
office for details.
Wisconsin 4-H and Youth
Conference
If you’re in grades 8-10, check out the next Wisconsin
4-H and Youth Conference, scheduled each June at the UW-Madison
campus. The conference offers educational seminars in most areas
of 4-H. Contact your county Extension office for details.
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Related Links
There's so much more to learn in the 4-H Intergenerational Programs
Project. Just follow these links!
Aging & Disability Resource Centers
Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services site that provides unbiased information on all aspects of life related to aging or living with a disability.
Ancestry.com – Online
Genealogy
Site provides the largest collection of family history records
on the Internet. Research your family tree.
FamilySearch
Features a section in which to search for ancestors and a connection
to the Family History Library System.
National Council on the Aging
Offers up-to-date publications, research, job searches, events,
and advocacy groups for aging citizens.
National Institute on Aging
Site dedicated to leading the federal effort on aging research.
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County 4-H Project Resources
This web site provides links for many family, home and health
projects including links for fun project ideas on intergenerational
programs.
Walk
in My Shoes
University of Illinois site on this 4-H Aging Awareness Project
which is designed to reach across generations and teach young people
about growing older and the physical changes that occur with age.
Wisconsin
Dept. of Health and Family Services
From this page, you can access a variety of information on programs
and services in Wisconsin for older people and caregivers.
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Project Support
For more information on the 4-H Intergenerational Programs Project,
contact the following:
Cooperative Extension
Media Collection
This lending library features several resources on aging.
UW-Extension County 4-H
Offices
This is your link to a list of Wisconsin County Extension Offices.
Select the county of your choice.
UW-Extension
Publications
Source of several resources on aging from UW-Extension.
UW-Extension
State Specialist: Mary Brintnall-Peterson
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