Father’s Day Spotlight: Pat Craddock
Happy Father’s Day to the amazing DADS in our community! We are sending a heartfelt shout out to the new dads, experienced dads, granddads, dads-in-law, stepdads, like-a-dads, and especially all…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Laura Sundt
Laura began volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit in the fall of 2021 and has been an enthusiastic, thoughtful, and dedicated addition to the GiGiFIT Toddler and Open Play programs ever…
Read MorePlay is Purposeful!
Open Play at GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit We’ve all heard “It takes a village to raise a child”, well we’ve got your village right here at GiGi’s Playhouse! Kids of all…
Read MoreProgram Spotlight: Kids Club
Our programs are “Session Based” meaning just like when you sign up for a soccer team or swim lessons, when you register for one of our programs we have you…
Read MoreWorld Down Syndrome Day from the eyes of First Graders
“Why are we wearing crazy socks today for World Down Syndrome Day?” was the question posed to a group of 21, our lucky number, first graders. Several hands shot up…
Read MoreProgram Spotlight: Playhouse Pals
This year we plan to feature one of our programs each month on the blog. We hope this helps you understand the background and focus of our various programs. February…
Read MoreJoin us as a GiGi’s Detroit Playhouse Champion!
How have you been celebrating Down Syndrome Acceptance Month? There are so many ways to honor this month and advocate for individuals with Down syndrome. Here are just a few:…
Read MoreJoin GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit to Celebrate Down Syndrome Acceptance Month!
GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit is hosting a road rally scavenger hunt to kick off Down Syndrome Acceptance Month, which is in October. Down for the Hunt takes place Sunday, October 3 from 1-3 PM, with an after party from 3-5 PM. Teams…
Read MoreNew Faces of GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit
Out with the old and in with the new! Part of our mission at GiGi’s Playhouse is to promote the positive perception of individuals with Down syndrome. Therefore, every GiGi’s Playhouse around…
Read MoreOne-on-One Speech Therapy is Coming to GiGi’s Detroit
All of us at GiGi’s Detroit are so excited to launch the Amina Grace Speech and Language Therapy Program here this fall. This free on-on-one speech therapy program is one of the main reasons…
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