Intergenerational Day Camps create memories that last a lifetime. The Masonic Youth Outreach Program (MYOP) embraces the importance of intergenerational activities and enhancing the quality of life for The Ohio Masonic Communities’ (OMC) residents. Intergenerational Day Camps allow youth to build relationships with OMC residents, teaching youth valuable skills they’ll have for a lifetime and greatly impacting the lives of residents.
Day camps were held at all three campuses this year. Events were open to the children and grandchildren of campus staff and residents, as well as all youth in the community. A portion of funding for this event is thanks to a generous grant from The Christ Foundation!
Through The Ohio Masonic Communities Resource Center, the vision of MYOP includes being a leading community provider bridging the gap between generations, finding common ground for older adults and youth. By establishing these relationships, one objective is to learn and grow from one another. Providing a community engagement platform, it assists with combating loneliness, isolation, and seasonal depression. The social engagement amongst the generations builds substance, versatility, and resilience to face the many obstacles encountered within a lifetime, building values and skills through guidance and mentorship to promote positive outcomes.
Promotion of intergenerational activities provides an outlet to cultivate growth and positive mental health with youth and our residents. It also provides a sense of family and, most importantly, fun. Every year, MYOP offers a back-to-school ministry as well as a Christmas HOPE program. For more information, please call us at (877) 881-1623 extension 4.
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