Intergenerational programs have significant benefits for youth and older adults. Youth involved in these programs are less likely to use drugs or alcohol or skip school. These programs also help bring together different age groups, dispel stereotypes, and allow people of all ages to feel like contributing members of their community. They further help preserve cultural traditions and strengthen partnerships in the community.

1. Intergenerational News:
Did you know?
 Youth involved in intergenerational mentoring
programs are 46% less likely to begin using illegal
drugs, 27% less likely to begin using alcohol, and
52% less likely to skip school.
 Intergenerational programs bring together diverse
groups and networks and help to dispel inaccurate and
negative stereotypes. Sharing talents and resources
help to create a unified group identity. Children,
youth, and older adults are less alienated while the
community recognizes that they can be contributing
members of society. These programs also help
preserve historical and cultural traditions, enhance
community spirit, and strengthen partnerships among
community organizations and individuals.
*Information taken from Generations United The Benefits of
Intergenerational Programs Fact Sheet.
http://www.gu.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=71wHEwUd0K
A%3D&tabid=157&mid=606
Summer is quickly approaching an end, and as it does we are wrapping the summer up with trips to the Lorain
County Fair and Memphis Kiddie Park this month. Kendal at Oberlin also has their big Ice Cream Social as
well. We hope you can join us for some of these fun activities and that you have a great month.
Enjoy the month of August! ~ Jeni Hoover
Upcoming Dates:
August 1 – Closed Teacher In-service Day
August 2 – Oberlin Family Fest Downtown
August 4 - New Cycle – Tuition Due
August 6 – Swimming 2:30-3:30pm
August 7 – Birds’ trip to Library
August 12 – Memphis Kiddie Park
August 14 – KaO’s Ice Cream Social
August 15 – Giraffes’ trip to Library
August 18 – New Cycle – Tuition Due
August 19 – Trip to Lorain County Fair
August 20 – Swimming 2:30-3:30pm
August 25 – Oberlin City Schools Start
Help us spread the word that we
have openings in Preschool and
School age for the fall!
August 2014 Newsletter
Birthdays This Month:
August 13th
– Corwin turns 4!
Happy, Happy Birthday to You!
Tips for Increasing Physical Activity:
Kendal at Oberlin is trying to make a
conscious effort to make physical activity a
regular part of the day. Here are some
ways you can include this at home:
 Take a nature walk.
 Take a swim.
 Drink lots of water.

2. From Your Child’s Teacher:
From the Classroom:
July was so much fun we are sad to see it go! The children really enjoyed the Lake Erie Nature and Science
Center. They especially loved the walk to the beach and of course getting ice cream! The children had a blast at
the Teddy Bear Picnic. We played soccer, went for a walk through the woods, and ate lunch out on the play yard.
We also finished up our study on buildings. It was great to see the children create buildings with so many
different materials and to go for lots of walks to look at buildings around Oberlin as well as to watch all the
construction going on here at Kendal. Even though we are finished with this study, we will continue to watch the
construction sites. The storm didn’t stop Water Day from happening either; we brought the pool inside and
enjoyed splashing in the classroom.
August is going to be full of fun as we celebrate summer coming to a close. We are going to Memphis Kiddie
Park as well as to the Lorain County Fair. We will also be walking over to the park on Thursdays, weather
permitting.
Congratulations to Jenn Perrino on the birth of her baby girl, Jessica JoLynn Osbourne! We can’t wait to meet
her!
Have a great month!
Sara, Karen, Mary and Robin