Naperville St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Thank you to all the families who participated in the Naperville St. Patrick's Day parade. It was so much fun to be out in the community and spreading #generationG message! We had our Generation G shirts from our Bonfire fundraiser and were proud to show how we are the #LuckyFew!!!...
World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st! We had some learning activities about Down syndrome and had a great time socializing with families and celebrating. Thank you to all our parents who donated food and drinks and...
Playhouse Inspiration: Innovative Pediatric Dentistry
Who said going to the dentist had to be a bummer? Innovative Pediatric Dentistry makes the experience positive and exciting, increasing the odds that patients will maintain amazing oral health throughout their lives. Our Naperville location is anything but cold and clinical. They’re bright, welcoming and engaging. The spaces were...
Volunteer Spotlight: Kathryn community outreach & board member
Kathryn has been on the board for several years and is the first board member with Down syndrome to be an outreach ambassador. As our outreach ambassador Kathryn goes to several events to talk about GiGi’s Playhouse. This past February Kathryn attended 5 events! First, we had an interview on...
Participant Spotlight: Teagan in Literacy Tutoring
Teagan is a first grader that just started Literacy tutoring this Winter and has also eagerly signed up for Spring. On her Spring application Teagan’s mom, Christine, wrote: “Teagan has gained a tremendous amount of confidence in her sounding out of words. She is starting to read simple stories at...
Playhouse Inspiration: Rotary Club of Naperville After Dark
Thank you to the Rotary Club of Naperville After Dark for inviting us to present at your February meeting. We enjoyed getting to know many of your members, presenting about GiGi’s Playhouse and how you can help us make a greater impact in our community. We also thank you for...
Playhouse Inspiration: Chicago Title and Bardelas Family
Thank you, Annie, for nominating GiGi’s Playhouse for Chicago Title Insurance’s charitable giving program. Annie Bardelas writes: “…I nominated GiGi’s because of all the great services they provide to my son, Noah Bardelas. Thank you for all that you do and keep up the great work!” Because of donations like...
Volunteer Spotlight: Steve O. and the NCHS Girl Bowling Team
Thank you to Steve O. and the Naperville Central High School Girl’s Bowling Team for our fun Monday afternoons at Lisle Lanes. Our participants really looked forward to bowling each week and we are so happy to hear that last year’s participants raved about Monday bowling with GiGi’s Playhouse! Your...
Participant Best of All: Fantastic Friends Ben and Jared
Ben and Jared have been to every Fantastic Friends since it started in October. They were particularly excited when we moved from monthly programs to weekly sessions. The first session was Wii sports. Ben and Jared worked well together as a team, they supported one another and took turns. Each...
Playhouse Inspiration: Sarah M.
Generation G in Action- Sarah M. GiGi's Playhouse and Lil' Beast Ninjas have partnered together for classes and also to host birthday parties. Sarah's son was the first to use GiGi's Playhouse as a birthday party location w/ Lil' Beast Ninjas. We were so touched when Sarah reached out and...
Participant Best of All: Zoe
Zoe has been regularly attending programs at GiGi’s Playhouse for the past 3 years. While she is already in Kindergarten, there are still many skills practiced at Preschool Prep that are of value to Zoe. One of these skills is sitting during circle time. Zoe is very self directed, and...
Playhouse Inspiration: Brianna Lynn Photography
Brianna has been an active parent at the Playhouse for the last few years. She also does photography. When approached about donating her services for a fundraiser for GiGi’s Playhouse Brianna didn’t hesitate to say YES! Early in December all the slots were filled for our Faces of GiGi’s Playhouse...