Spring Into Action: Exciting Programs & Volunteer Opportunities Coming to GiGi’s Playhouse in 2025! 

We’re excited to announce that our tentative program schedule will begin 2025 at GiGi’s Playhouse! As we look ahead to the spring, we’ve planned a variety of engaging programs for all ages. Here’s a quick look at what’s coming: 

Upcoming Tentative Schedule For 2025 

LMNOP (0-3 yrs old): 1st & 3rd Saturday, 10:00–11:00 AM 

Language Music N’ Our Peeps is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication using music and language-based activities. Recommended for ages newborn to 36 months. 

Kids Club (8-12 yrs old): 2nd & 4th Saturday, 1:00–2:00 PM 

Supports the development of social skills and language through peer-to-peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. This program will also support gross motor skills through active games, fine motor and self-help skills through meal/snack preparation and activities. Recommended for 8-12-year-olds. 

TeenTastic (13-17 yrs old): 1st & 3rd Saturday, 1:00–2:30 PM 

Focuses on building social skills with friends without Down syndrome by participating in team-based activities in a casual and fun setting. Skill development includes understanding compromise, turn-taking and problem-solving abilities. Recommended for ages 13-17-year-olds. 

Fantastic Friends (18+ yrs old): Every other Friday, 6:00–8:00 PM 

A fun gathering to facilitate social interactions between adults with Down syndrome, their peers, and the community. Supports the development of social skills and language through peer-to-peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. All adults welcome from ages 18 and up. 

GiGiFIT Adult (18+ yrs old): Every Tuesday, 2:00–3:00 PM 

Focuses on improving areas of fitness through activities in strength, endurance, joint stability, balance, movement control and more. GiGiFIT promotes wellness through nutrition, pushing through barriers and building self-confidence.  GiGiFIT Adult (18+), GiGiFIT Teen (13-17), GiGiFIT Infant (infant to pre-walking), GiGiFIT Toddler (walking to 5 years old), GiGiFIT Kids (school age), GiGiFIT You & I (Caregiver & Newborn). 

Open Play (All ages): 2nd & 4th Saturday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM & every Wednesday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM—Everyone bring a friend!! 

Promotes positive beginnings for new families, creates awareness opportunities for peers and friends while allowing families to network and support one another. Come ready for fun and a crazy good time! Open to all families of all ages. 

1:1 Literacy (All ages): Based on volunteer availability 

The 1:1 Literacy tutoring program provides individual instruction based on the interests and inspirations of each student.  Our trained tutors provide motivating and purposeful lessons designed to keep our students engaged and learning both during sessions and when extending activities at home. Recommended for all individuals with Down syndrome ages 3 and up! 

**For more detailed information about all the exciting programs we offer, take a closer look at our full program listings here: GiGi’s Playhouse Charleston Program Listings.** 

Volunteer Opportunities 

Volunteers are essential to our programs, and we’d love for you to get involved! For more information about volunteering, please reach out to Lynze Sikes, our Program Manager, at lsikes@gigisplayhouse.org. 

We look forward to seeing you at the Playhouse Early 2025! 

If you’d like to support our programs by purchasing items from our wish list, please visit our Amazon Wish List here: GiGi’s Playhouse Amazon Wish List.