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Hello Amazing GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines Families! We miss you all so much and we still want the show to go on… just from home for now! With the help from GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis, we have put together activities and lesson plans for you all! The lessons below are for all ages, infant to adult.…

2 & Under is the perfect place to meet new friends, learn and grow, while parents have the opportunity to socialize and network with one another. Recommended for ages pre-natal to 2 years old. “The group of families at 2 and Under have become a great support system. We are bonded in a way that…

GiGi’s Kitchen is designed to emphasize the importance of health and wellness through nutrition education, kitchen safety, food preparation, social activities and a shared meal/snack. Under the guidance of program leaders, participants will learn about and progress through skills including measurements, food handling, knife skills, ingredient identification, palette expansion, and nutrition. Participants will be introduced…

​​​​​​​LMNOP (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. Speech Pathologist, Lori Leach, teaches the participants  different signs and songs with a new theme each…

GiGiFIT Toddler takes concepts of foundational movements, mobility activities, visual-vestibular activities, and reflex integration to the next level in a fast-paced, super fun and socially interactive atmosphere for young children who have recently mastered the ability to walk on their own. Ashlee Downs first started volunteering for GiGiFIT Toddler when we were one of three Playhouses to…

Take a look at some of the live auction art pieces getting prepared for GiGi’s Playhouse 2019 ‘i have a Voice’ Pure Imagination Gala! GiGi’s Studio mentors are busy at work with their live auction pieces and the participants from Drama Troupe have painted canvas’ for their design! We can’t wait to see the final…

2019 ‘i have a voice’ Pure Imagination Gala Because of your generosity, GiGi’s Playhouse can continue to deliver our programs to more individuals with Down syndrome at no charge to their families. Your support is so much more than just a donation of time, it’s an amazing gesture of compassion in helping our individuals achieve…

Our annual golf outing was filled with so much fun and a lot of sunshine! We had 16 teams participate this year and we could not be happier. With the help of our volunteers, interns, and mentors we were able to run the event smoothly. The golfers got started at 9am and came back to…

We had another successful Dream Night at the Blank Park Zoo this past weekend. Our families were able to enjoy crafts and admission to the zoo all at no cost! Gigi’s was excited to host a craft table again this year. Our bead animals and bracelets were a hit. We loved seeing everyone have so…

Our Summer Interns! From left to right: Jalen and Gabbi     Meet Gabbi!  Hello, my name is Gabbi Anker. I from Polk City, Iowa. I am a recent graduate of Iowa State University where I majored in Child, Adult, and Family Services with my focus being on children. Some of my hobbies are biking,…