GiGi’s Playhouse Too- The Beginning
GiGi's Playhouse Too- The Beginning A History of GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley Did you know that GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley was the 2nd Playhouse and was called GiGi's Playhouse Too? Listen to the words of our our founders and take a glimpse into the past... it was 2005 and... "It...
Generation G in Action- Super Sammy
Generation G in Action- Super Sammy Super Sammy has now been published as a book. Thank you Yelenosky family for donating copies of Super Sammy to GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley! And congratulations to the Yelenosky family as Bolingbrook Family of the Year- WOW!!!! Purchase a copy of Super Sammy at:...
Volunteer Spotlight- Alyssa
Volunteer Spotlight- Alyssa Program Leader: Tennis What do you do professionally? I am a high school ESL teacher at Naperville North. I have taught chemistry and biology for years, and now teach English, science, and math to all students who are learning English as a Second Language. This is also...
Volunteer Spotlight- Olivia
Volunteer Spotlight- Olivia I LOVE: My dog, Enzo green tea plants STRENGTHS: I love to smile always be positive HOW LONG HAVE I TUTORED: This is my first time! WHY I DECIDED TO BE A TUTOR: I have had many special friends with Down syndrome super-power...
Volunteer Spotlight- Brook
Volunteer Spotlight- Brook Fieldman I LOVE: Playing volleyball, spending time with family and friends, boating, reading, and ice cream STRENGTHS: Talkative, outgoing, passionate, organized HOW LONG HAVE I TUTORED: MY FIRST SESSION!! WHY I DECIDED TO BE A TUTOR: I love working with children and had a life-changing experience working with students with disabilities...
Volunteer Spotlight- Sally
Volunteer Spotlight- Sally "My name is Sally Stearn and I’ve been a Literacy tutor for several years now. I am also the Literacy Coordinator.My older brother had Down syndrome and that’s why I was interested in volunteering with GiGi's. GiGi's is one of the best organizations that I have ever...
Teen Tastic- Program Feature
Program Feature- Teen Tastic Teen Tastic promotes friendship, social interactions, communication through a variety of social activities, outings, and games for teens. This program is recommended for all teens ages 13-17. Participants in Teen Tastic gain confidence, leadership skills, and empowerment while working as part of a team or on...
Generation G- Natalie
Generation G- Natalie "I always try to come up with something fun for Down Syndrome to help raise awareness as well as make it a special day for Blake and other families in our community. This year, I wanted to do something that would tie everything together. I knew...
Program Feature- Family Speaker
Our family speaker program focuses on topics that help your loved one, allows for time to listen, learn, ask questions and network. The next family speaker program will be held virtually on Thursday, June 2nd at 6PM. Join experts Cindy Marie Judy, MS Ed., GiGi's Playhouse Phoenix and Vicky Mckinney,...
Volunteer Spotlight- Mayfe
Today's Volunteer Spotlight is Mayfe. Mayfe has been volunteering with GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley for years and is the program leader for Hispanic Playgroup! "The Hispanic playgroup is important because there is the need to provide a sense of community to the families that speak Spanish, to make them feel...
Generation G- Kaylee
This past March, the Color Street Foundation showed their support for Developmental Disability Awareness. They released "Celebrate Differences," a colorful glitter nail art design, honoring a wide range of developmental disabilities and promoting acceptance, inclusion, and creating connections. We are so grateful that Color Street chose GiGi's Playhouse as one...
Program Feature- Destination Discovery
Today, we're highlighting our program Destination Discovery. Each week at Destination Discovery is a new and exciting theme and lesson that includes purposeful progressions in activities like fine motor, communication, gross motor, peer interaction, family involvement, and more! The entire family is welcome to engage in Destination Discovery. Register for...