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GiGi’s is magic!
Hello, my name is Erin Komacki. I have two awesome daughters. Sarah Kate is 9 and Hope who is 6 and has Down syndrome. As a parent of a child with Down syndrome and also an educator myself, I cannot put into words how hard a pandemic can be on our children and Down syndrome community. But…
Read MoreI’m a proud mama!
“I’m a proud mama! Hope had her 3rd literacy session at GiGi’s Playhouse Hoffman Estates. She is improving each day and working hard. Her first session she could only last 15 minutes, today 45 minutes!!!!!! Today she walked into the room and started working right away! She has an amazing tutor, we are so lucky! Thank you GiGi’s…
Read MoreWe Love Our Volunteers!
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to the 12th annual GiGi’s Playhouse 5K Run/Walk/Dash for Down Syndrome last Sunday, June 14th, 2015. we had almost 2,000 people in attendance, and even with the muddy conditions, we had a fantastic time! The day simply would not have been possible without the hard work…
Read MoreWorkin’ for the Weekend!
We have a busy weekend here at the Playhouse! On Friday, April 17th, we are hosting our Family Game Night from 6-8pm. Then, on Saturday, April 18th from 10am-12pm, we are hosting an all-ages Open Play! Now that the weather is getting a nicer, we want to offer programs to our families that will be…
Read MoreKids club meeting for mini golf 4/28
GiGi’s Playhouse Kids Club is a program for children ages 9 to 12 (roughly). We meet on the fourth Saturday morning of every month, for a variety of fun and educational activities. We are going on an outing this Saturday (4/28), if the weather cooperates! If it’s not raining, we’ll meet at Congo River inHoffman Estates, for…
Read MoreSaturday, May 14 – Crawlers Group and 2 & Under Group!
Our Crawlers Group meets on a monthly basis, from 9-9:45am. It is led by a Physical Therapist and local gymnastics teacher, and parents work with their child under supervision and are given ideas to try at home. Siblings are welcome and encouraged to attend – they can be great motivators for their brother or sister…
Read MoreNuestros Angeles Family Playgroup
Sunday, March 1311:15am – 1pmBring the whole family!
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