Posts by Daniell Bargstadt
Calling all Actors & Actresses
Drama Troupe was such a success over the summer that Annie & Joe have agreed to do a 2015-16 school year. Drama Troupe program here at GiGi’s for individuals with Down syndrome 11 years old and up! The Goals of Drama Troupe using Role-play Theatre Analysis (RTA) is to establish healthy, meaningful relationships and achieve higher goals using dramatic play…
Read MoreAnd the Winner is….
We had a great turn out of local artists for our ‘Be A Star’ 5k & Inspirational Walk Coloring Contest held this summer! Thank you to all who participated and allowed us to display your artwork at GiGi’s Playhouse! And now it is time to announce our WINNERS! In the age category of 0-8 year…
Read MoreA Daily Stand for Global Acceptance
Friends: today we come to you with troubling news – news that demonstrates why GiGi’s Playhouse fights so hard every day for Global Acceptance. We BELIEVE that people of all abilities should be treated with dignity. Not everyone does. We believe people of all abilities should be included. Not everyone does. We believe people of…
Read MoreHop, Skip & Jumpers starts in September
Our Hop, Skip and Jumpers program is designed for 3-6 year olds and their families to help promote social, emotional and gross motor development through a variety of activities, including interactive play, sharing, cooperative games and physical activity. Creativity and movement will be incorporated throughout the program. Goals: · Increase appropriate peer interactions and social…
Read MoreFriends Fun & Fitness is #BestOfAll
We are off to an AWESOME start. Having an AMAZING time encouraging and praising the effort of each friend. The teamwork, sense of accomplishment, and nonstop smiles are truly priceless! So far we have experienced beach ball soccer, balloon sports, our version of cross fit, how yummy healthy snacks can be, and the importance of…
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One of our AWESOME Kid’s Club Program Hosts and mother of Max & Mitchell shared this story with us! “I want to share that we had another great evening on Saturday of Kid’s Club! Max looks forward to Kid’s Club and talks about it the entire week before. It is so awesome to have him naming…
Read MoreFriends of GiGi’s Golf Outing FUN!
A SPECIAL THANKS to all of the FRIENDS OF GIGI’s GOLF OUTING golfers, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and supporters!! “I became pretty emotional leaving the golf course today after the Friends of GiGi’s Golf Outing. Maybe it’s because I am running on no sleep for the past 24 hours or maybe because I had an absolute…
Read MoreFriday Friends Firsts!
This past Friday evening was full of firsts here at GiGi’s! We had several 1st Time Volunteers for Friday Friends, we had a 1st Time Activity of planting Flowers, and we had a 1st Time Family attend! From one of our first time at Friday Friends families who have volunteered said, “My first initial impression…
Read MoreReady. Set. Luau.
Our Hawaiian themed Learn and Play was a fun filled morning! Families arrived early and were able to play until others showed up, this allowed children to begin building friendships! When we were ready to get started, we opened with everyone saying their name when they caught the beach ball and tell us something they enjoy doing, then throw the beach ball to another person.…
Read MoreSummer Programming Announcement
We are thrilled to announce our Summer Programming! Did you know this summer at GiGi’s Playhouse we are offering new programs for various age groups? You can check it out online and register for programs by Clicking Here or by visiting gigisplayhouse.org/desmoines/programs-summer! GiGi Prep – GiGi Prep is a 6 week learning program for adults with…
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