2018 was an AMAZING year at GiGi’s Playhouse, Layton

We have made so many great memories in 2018. In February we celebrated our 3rd year, in March, our Playhouse Plunge was so much fun. In July we started to get our new space Playhouse ready.  In September we had our best Gala yet.  November brought our Grand Re-Opening in...

All new location!

  On November 17, 2018 we opened our doors in an all new location!  After being open for 3 1/2 years it was time to get a bigger space so we can continue to grow and offer more programs to our participants.  We are now located at 1916 N 700...

Life Lessons

This summer I went on an adventure like no other. I traveled far, I spent quality time with my husband, I learned a lot of great life lessons, I met some lifelong friends, and along the way I found a new place to call home. Here’s my story of being...

Changing Lives

Grace has been coming here to volunteer with Ashley from AGB Speech to help with LMNOP since she is doing a high school internship with her.  This is what she shared when her time here was over – “Volunteering at GiGi’s truly did change my life forever.  Before volunteering at...

Easter with friends at Layton GiGi’s Playhouse

We had the opportunity to have Cameron, a local scout, sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt & Dinner for our Playhouse for his eagle scout project.  What an "egg'ceptional" activity.  We had over 30 volunteers that worked hard to make our party a success.  As our families came we had over...
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Thank you for taking the Plunge with GiGi’s Playhouse

On March 24, 2018, GiGi's Playhouse, Layton had its 5th Annual Playhouse Plunge at Willard Bay State Park and it was AMAZING.  There was over 300 people there to support us and National Down Syndrome Day (3/21) despite the wind and cold temperatures. We are excited to say that we...

Happy New Year!

As we look at 2017, we celebrate the many wonderful things that happened at GiGi’s Playhouse, Layton and our hearts are full. Full of happiness that more than 140 persons with Down syndrome came to participate in our programs. Full of awe for the 1050+ participants and the more than...

what is it like to have a sibling with down syndrome?

What an AMAZING chance for these siblings to be heard.  GiGi's Playhouse, Tinley Park had a spectacular family that wrote this article and it is definitely worth reading.   https://gigisplayhouse.org/TinleyPark/like-sibling-syndrome/ What is it like to have a sibling with Down syndrome??  Please post your answer in the comment section. We would love...

Empowerment!

"At GiGi’s Playhouse, individuals attend purposeful programs where they can practice the skills they need to excel in their classrooms, jobs and the community. They and their parents become empowered and it spreads to the community. At every turn, there is empowerment happening." Click and read more, we promise you...

Volunteer of the Month

At GiGi's Playhouse, Layton, we know we would never be able to do the things we do with out our amazing volunteers that help us on a daily basis. We would like to take some time today to thank one of those special volunteers, and spot light her as our...

Potty Training Tips

Rose Reif, an in home private counselor for families affected by disabilities was at our Playhouse in Raleigh, NC and they shared this blog post with us! http://www.reifpsychservices.com/potty-training-down-syndrome/ This is a great resource and we have so many people that ask about this. Thank you for sharing!  

Cool Kids

  At GiGi's Playhouse, Layton we know that volunteers are the life line of our Playhouse. Without such amazing people who give so freely of their time and efforts, our Playhouse would not exist. Therefore, we would like to take just a few moments to give a HUGE "Thank You"...