A 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...
Hop, 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...
Des Moines GiGi’s Gift Shoppe Interns Are Making a Difference a State Away!
Our Gift Shoppe interns worked very hard in June to make inspirational American art for the 4th of July. They created and sold three pallet flags! Michael, Trinity, and Joel sanded, painted, modge-podged, and antiqued all three pieces! They also put their sales and social media skills to work in...
Friends 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...
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...
Friends 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...
Friday Friends Firsts!
Ready. 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...
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! Volunteer Spotlight :)
Chris and Mary have been spending their afternoons weeding, moving rocks, planning, and planting! Mary and Chris adopted the planters in front of GiGi’s, and they have some amazing plans! Mary explained that their goal is to “make the outside of GiGi’s just as beautiful, inspiring, and positive...
Summer 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 www.gigisplayhouse.org/desmoines/programs-summer! GiGi Prep – GiGi Prep is a 6 week...
Were you here when this happened?
Were you here when this happened? "We had about 60 people here on Friday, April 3, very busy and happening. It was a good night, we sang happy birthday to Danny and his family was there. Most memorable is when Michael brought and played his guitar and sang a song. Also,...