Group Therapeutic-Based Program Schedule & Registration: Spring 2017

Here at GiGi's Playhouse Nashville, we are SO grateful to our amazing, highly-qualified Program Leaders (often educators or therapists) and volunteers who generously donate their expertise and quality time to plan lessons and prepare materials for programs. We want to honor that time and energy by requiring program registration and prioritizing regular attendance throughout each semester so that families and program teams can receive maximum benefits, track progress, and see growth in participants' skills.

Programs are divided into three semesters per year: spring (January-April), summer (May-August), and fall (September-December). Each semester has a different program schedule and all programs are offered FREE of charge to families. Please note that age ranges listed below are approximate and siblings are always welcome to attend programs. If your child or adult with Down syndrome is a bit older or younger than a suggested age range, please go ahead and register if you think he or she would benefit from the program(s)!

You may sign up for any or all session(s) of Open Play and/or Busy Bodies (2 & Under) throughout the spring semester. For all other programs, you must register between 1/8-1/22/17 in order to secure a spot for the spring semester. Space is limited and regular attendance is important, so please note the schedules and ONLY sign up if you plan to attend a majority of program sessions. Thank you!

Spring Semester Program Schedule  and Registration:  January-April 2017

Open Play — all ages
Schedule: 1/16, 2/20, 3/21, & 4/14 from 10:30am-12:00pm REGISTER HERE

Busy Bodies (2 & Under) — recommended ages: approximately 0-5
Schedule: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 9:30-11:00am from January-April (no session on 1/4) REGISTER HERE

Language, Music, N' Our Peeps (LMNOP) — recommended ages: approximately 0-36 months
Schedule: Saturdays from 9:30-10:30am from 2/11-4/29 REGISTER HERE

Music Class — recommended ages: approximately 3-5
Schedule: Saturdays from 11:00am-12:00pm from 2/11-4/1 REGISTER HERE

Special Olympics Young Athletes™ — recommended ages: approximately 2.5-7
Offered in partnership with Special Olympics Tennessee and open to children with any intellectual disability
Schedule: Thursdays from 4:30-5:15pm (ages: 2.5-4) & 5:30-6:15pm (ages: 5-7) from 2/4-4/27 (no session on 3/23) REGISTER HERE

Dance — recommended ages: approximately 8-12
Schedule: Tuesdays from 4:30-5:15pm from 2/7-4/25 (no session on 3/21) REGISTER HERE

Friends, Fun, & Fitness — recommended ages: 13+
Schedule: Every other Wednesday from 5:30-6:30pm from 2/1-4/26 (Yoga: 2/1, 3/1, 3/29, & 4/26; Martial Arts: 2/15, 3/15, & 4/12) REGISTER HERE

Friends, Fun, & Fitness at On The End CrossFit — recommended ages: 16+
Schedule: Every other Wednesday from 1/25-5/3 (Meets at On The End CrossFit) REGISTER HERE

EPIC (Empowerment, Participation, Independence, & Community Involvement) — recommended ages: 18+
Schedule: Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm from 2/7-4/25 (no session on 3/21) REGISTER HERE

PLEASE NOTE: Families and siblings are always welcome at GiGi's Playhouse Nashville during programs or any time when GiGi's is open. For participants under 13 years old, a parent/caregiver is expected to remain on the premises during programs. Participants ages 13+ may be dropped off and picked up by a parent/caregiver.

In the case of inclement weather, GiGi's Playhouse Nashville follows the lead of Williamson County Schools. On days that WCS cancels school due to weather conditions, then programs at GiGi's are also canceled. If programs are canceled on days that WCS is already closed, then registered participants will be emailed and a notice will also be posted on GiGi's Playhouse Nashville's Facebook page

While we make every effort to run our calendar as planned, please remember that our programs our volunteer-run and our schedule is occasionally subject to change regardless of weather. Should any changes occur, we will always communicate with registered participants via email and update our calendar and Facebook page as soon as possible. We thank you in advance for your flexibility and understanding, as well as your sincere effort to make program attendance a priority!

We are incredibly grateful to our volunteers, donors, and families who make our programs a reality. Thank you all for helping us continue our mission of changing the way the world sees Down syndrome!

Questions? Please contact 615-370-1500 or programsnashville@gigisplayhouse.org. Thank you!