2nd day of Fitness
2nd day of Fitness- Standing Hip Abduction Goal of movement- the goal is to use the muscles along the sides of the hips, to provide increased stability at the hip joint. This movement requires increased stability in the standing leg while supporting the active movement of the moving leg. Key...
1st day of Fitness
1st day of Fitness- Squat A squat is performed when an individual stands with her feet hip width apart, and then sits down and back, bending her hips and knees to 90 degrees, and then returns to standing. Start with the first progression, if it is too easy then progress...
Bowling
Bowling- How is it beneficial? Build and Tone Muscles with Bowling Your child doesn't need a heavy ball to strengthen their large muscle groups, the key is maintaining the repetitive exercise. Bowling can help your child’s leg strength with a squat paired with a two-handed bowl, or their arm strength...
National Leadership Conference 2021
Every November, GiGi's dedicates 4.5 days of training and development for our national network of 60+ playhouse and startups at our Leadership Conference. Attendees will include playhouse volunteers, staff, and board members from all across North America who come together for networking and learning opportunities related to our mission. On...
Volunteer Spotlight- Andy Doyle
Volunteer Spotlight- Andy Doyle Board Member 2019-present Leadership & Team Committee Chair Andrew works as an attorney in the Fox Valley area running his own private practice. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with the family. Some activities the family enjoys are playing in the snow or ice skating...
GiGi’s Covid-19 protocol- updates
GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley will be launching our Fall Program semester on September 5, 2021! PAPERWORK DEADLINE: August 30, 2021 Due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley will continue to implement safety practices as per CDC and our National Office guidelines. We kindly ask that you read the...
Registering for the Naperville Half Marathon & 5k
Naperville Half Marathon & 5k Thank you for showing an interest in joining Team GiGi's for the Virtual Naperville Half Marathon & 5k! Let's get started with how to register! Register for the Race Go to GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley website at: gigisplayhouse.org/foxvalley/naperville-charity-marathon. Click the button...
Summer Interns- Shivanshi and Vedika
Summer Interns- Shivanshi and Vedika Shivanshi and Vedika have been working hard at the Playhouse this summer. They come Monday-Friday for 3-4 hours and help with a myriad of tasks. This summer they have helped to declutter our math/literacy materials, organize our literacy library by genre, called participants before programs,...
Volunteer Spotlight- Kathryn Smith
Volunteer Spotlight- Kathryn Smith Board Member 2010-present Fundraising & Outreach Committee Chair Kathryn has been on the Board of Managers at GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley since 2010. She is the first individual with Down syndrome to serve on a board at any GiGi’s Playhouse. She was the secretary for 2...
Best of All Detroit- Jennifer & Natalia
Best of All Detroit- Jennifer & Natalia Jennifer, a new eager literacy tutor, is working with Natalia this Spring Session. Their first meeting was a little rocky as they navigated the best way to communicate with each other. Natalia’s mom said that she understands everything that is being said to...
Volunteer Spotlight Quad Cities- Jay
Volunteer Spotlight Quad Cities- Jay Meet Jay! Jay was a 3rd year student in St. Ambrose University’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate program. Jay is originally from Aurora, IL where he lives with his parents and younger brother. Prior to graduate school, he received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of...
GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge WINNERS
GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Fox Valley Field Day WINNERS Thank you to everyone who participated in our 1st Fox Valley Field Day. We had over 175 registrants that stood up to say: "I will accept you as you are." We even had surprise guests Nancy and GiGi Gianni come in the...