Summer’s Calling: Our Playhouse is Answering!
FREE Programming- starts June 16!
GiGi’s Playhouse Madison is gearing up for our Summer 2025 Session – full of FREE Program offerings for ALL ages. Find details on each of our programs and links to sign up.
For more information on One-on-One Literacy, Math and Speech click here.
ALL Group Programs and Tutoring start the week of June 16. Speech Therapy will run from June 23 – July 28. As always, all of our Programs will run the same time and day each week. Check out our weekly Group Program offerings organized by age-group and our special events below!
Destination Discovery: Art Explosion – Provides hands-on experience with multiple art media and provides an outlet for individuals with Down syndrome to express themselves, build confidence and socialize with peers.
- All Ages + siblings are welcome to attend
- Dates: July 19 + August 9
- July 19 = Canvas Painting
- August 9 = Beading & Bracelet Creations
- All materials are provided by the Playhouse
Open Play – come to the Playhouse for an hour of fun with family and friends! Families are welcome to use our wonderful playhouse to play, hang out, and have fun. Parent/Caregiver supervision is required.
- ALL Ages are welcome
- Open Play will take place on select Saturdays from 11:00-12:00pm
- Check our calendar for specific dates and to sign up!
Programs for Birth – 4 years old
- Language, Music, n’ Our Peeps (LMNOP) – is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents/caregivers and young children through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication while using music, sensory and social-based activities.
- recommended for ages birth – 4 years old
- this program runs weekly, Fridays from 9:00-11:00am starting June 20 – ending on August 8
Programs for School-Agers: ages 5-12 years old
- Kids Club – supports the development of social skills and language through peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. This program will also support gross motor skills through active games, fine motor and self-help skills through meal/snack preparation and activities.
- recommended for ages 5 – 12 years old
- this program runs weekly, Thursdays from 9:00-10:30am starting June 19 – ending on August 7
- Special Olympics Young Athletes – SOYA introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking and throwing. SOYA gives families the opportunity to share the joy of sports with their community!
- recommended for ages 5 – 12 years old
- this program runs weekly, Saturdays from 10:00-11:00am starting June 21 – ending August 9
Programs for Teens: ages 13-17 years old
- TeenTastic + Friends, Fun & Fitness – focuses on building social skills with friends by participating in team-based activities, games and other social activities. Skill development includes understanding compromise, turn-taking, problem-solving, sportsmanship and more!
- recommended for ages 13-18 years old
- this program runs weekly, Tuesdays from 5:30-7:00pm starting June 17 – ending August 5
Programs for Adults: ages 18+
- Fantastic Friends + GiGi’s Kitchen Adult – a fun purposeful & social gathering for adults with Down syndrome, their peers and the community. This program supports the development of social skills and language through peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. Participants will have the option of which activity or activities they participate in each week. Activities include: social skill building, arts & crafts, board games, sport/fitness games, and cooking.
- recommended for adults ages 18+
- this program runs weekly, Thursdays from 5:30-7:00pm starting June 19 – ending August 7
- GiGi’s Achievers – empowers adults with Down syndrome with purposeful activities to ensure continued learning and fulfillment of life. This program teaches and promotes communication, self-awareness, independence, health and wellness through hands-on collaborative activities.
- recommended for adults ages 18+
- this program runs weekly on Tuesdays mornings from 9:00-10:30am starting June 17 – ending August 5
- Friends, Fun & Fitness – focuses on building social skills with friends by participating in team-based activities, games and other social activities. Skill development includes understanding compromise, turn-taking, problem-solving, sportsmanship and more!
- recommended for adults ages 18+
- this program will run weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00pm starting June 18 – ending August 6
Special Events:
Family Speakers:
- We bring in different experts to share information throughout the year.
- You can find upcoming speakers on our home page under ‘upcoming events’ and on our calendar!
Events:
- SAVE THE DATES for our two upcoming Annual Fundraising Events and Special Events:
- INKlusion tattoo event for parents and caregivers: Saturday, June 7
- Go FORE It Golf Outing: Monday, August 11
- End of Summer Party: Thursday, August 28
- Generation G Gala: Friday, October 10
Friendships grow at GiGi’s! We look forward to seeing you at the Playhouse this Summer!
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