Programs
The Best Programs with even Better Leaders!
As our spring program sessions come to an end and our summer sessions begin, GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit wants to highlight all our wonderful programs that took place and our program leaders who worked so hard the past few months. Each program is designed with a specific purpose in mind and helps each participant reach their best of all. With the help of our incredible volunteers, our participants are able to have fun while learning…
Read MoreGoing Virtual, Creatively!
Tutoring virtually certainly presents its challenges. “Can you hear me now?” There are many things tutors have to do differently to reach and engage our participants. Individuals with Down syndrome learn better in a multi-sensory approach but that can be challenging to present the learners with things to hold and manipulate when meeting virtually. The…
Read MoreSmall but Mighty!
When GiGi’s Playhouse makes plans for the programs we offer, we take a lot of things into consideration; needs of the participants, number of participants who could benefit from the program, the materials and funds needed to run the program, to name just a few. We were presented with the idea of having a Zumba…
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse Detroit is OPEN for February Programs!
GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit is gearing up to re-open our doors for in person programming starting February 1, 2021. Our February calendar is full of fun programs, we hope you are able to join us! While majority of our group programs will be back at the Playhouse, please note that some of our programs will remain…
Read MoreTo the Moon!
“Well I’d like to visit the moon On a rocket ship high in the air Yes, I’d like to visit the moon But I don’t think I’d like to live there. Though I’d like to look down at the Earth from above I would miss all the places and people I love So, although I…
Read MorePivoting Programs Continue at GiGi’s Detroit
We all have a word (or several) that come to mind to describe the year 2020. We’ve repeatedly heard “unprecedented” and “challenging”. Our lives, jobs, schools and society were completely disrupted. Another word that many of us have lived out is “pivot”. This year has caused us all to pivot or change direction. Whether it’s the loss of…
Read MoreOur Dazzling Dance Program
Did you know we’re launching a new Dance program at GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit? We love to move and groove to our favorite tunes and know you will too! Over the past few months we were so lucky to have two young women step forward and offer to lead our new program. Sarah and Samantha each have different…
Read MoreFitness Goals for the New Year? GiGiFIT Has You Covered!
People with Down syndrome tend to be more relaxed when their muscles are at rest, (hypotonia or low muscle tone) than their peers in the same state of relaxation. This does not mean they are not strong, just that their muscle structure is different. This may mean they rest more in a slouched position with…
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