Program Spotlight: GiGiFIT Toddler

Do you remember when you learned to walk? Maybe you can picture your child taking their first steps… There are a lot of muscles to strengthen and skills to master before taking steps without falling over. First, toddlers learn to pull themselves up, then balance without holding onto anything, then shift their weight from one…

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Volunteer 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 since. She shows up weekly with the BEST energy, great ideas, and sometimes even fun new toys to support our participants’ fine and gross motor…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Jasmine Coles

GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit loves our volunteers and we are so thankful for all those that help make our programs run smoothly! Jasmine Coles is one of our newest volunteers at the Playhouse and has been a huge help with our Saturday morning programs! Get to know her below!    How did you hear about GiGi’s?    I heard about GiGi’s through Wayne State’s Med School. I…

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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…

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