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Bring your little one(s) to Hamilton House for a special intergenerational experience where children and older adults can play, learn and connect.

Our monthly 45-minute playgroups offer a welcoming, relaxed environment for young children to meet new friends while brightening the day of our grandfriends at Hamilton House. Through simple, engaging activities, children have the opportunity to learn patience and respect for older adults, how joy is contagious, and to build social skills while interacting with people of different ages and abilities.

The relationships that grow through these playgroups make this experience so meaningful. By participating regularly, children and residents have the chance to become familiar with one another and look forward to seeing each other each month. Our grandfriends truly delight in the smiles and energy our children bring from just being themselves.

Activities 

Each playgroup follows a familiar structure to help both children and residents feel comfortable and engaged.

We begin with a hello song, followed by:

• • – Story
  • – Simple craft
  • – Themed activity
  • – Free play
  • – Goodbye song

Each month will feature a fun new theme and activities designed to encourage interaction between children, caregivers and Hamilton House residents.

Impact

Intergenerational playgroups boost the social and emotional health for everyone involved by fostering empathy in children, reducing isolation in seniors, and strengthening a sense of belonging, purpose, and community spirit.

Our friends at Hamilton House benefit tremendously from the interaction with our children. Residents in the memory care unit of Hamilton House will have a chance to be around our energetic and humorous littles and offer their love and gentle care for them.

When & Where

Join us every month through the end of the year from 10-11 a.m.

• • – Friday, September 18
  • – Friday, October 16
  • – Friday, November 20
  • – Friday, December 18

Please Note: We are encouraging participants to sign up for the entire session if possible. If there are only a few dates you can make in the session, please indicate your availability during registration. Signing up for a session helps the residents see familiar faces and helps to ensure participation in our playgroup. We send out monthly emails with details. Please reach out with questions.

Hamilton House Address
W76N629 N Wauwatosa Rd.
Cedarburg, WI 53012

Registration Information

Participant Cap: 10 volunteers

Ages: All ages welcome!

Cost: Free

Materials: Bring your openness, creativity, and joy!

Questions: If you have any questions, please contact Sara Block at sara@kicmke.org.

Cancelations: We count on our registered volunteers to make these projects come to life. However, we understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you can no longer participate, please email sara@kicmke.org ASAP so we can fill your spot.

Our Partner

Hamilton House is a beautiful residential community in the heart of Cedarburg directly across from the local middle school. They provide apartments designed for independent and assisted living, as well as memory care options. We are partnering specifically with the residents in the memory care unit. Please visit the Hamilton House website for additional information.