Volunteer Spotlight: Kelly – GiGiFIT Infant and Toddler Program Leader
I’m Kelly Starsky - “Ms. Kelly” at the Playhouse! I’m a Marquette graduate and have been a pediatric physical therapist my whole career. While I have worked in Birth to Three and outpatient clinics in the past, I’ve mostly worked in public schools— that’s truly where my heart is happy!...
Program Spotlight: GiGi Prep an adult OT and life skills program
GiGi Prep with Mount Mary University OT This NEW program will be led by Master's students from Mt. Mary's Occupational Therapy (OT) program under the supervision of a licensed professor. Participants (ages 18 and older) will apply for this specialty program. Together they will work on their communication skills to become self-advocates and...
Juliette shows her Best of All!
We love hearing about how our programs impact our participants and their families. Juliette’s mom, Cathy, shared “Fantastic Friends is the BEST thing that happened during the pandemic.” Juliette has been attending each virtual session, nearly 32 hours! This has helped her to make some great friendships that have since...
Register for Literacy or Math Tutoring and Book Club – SUMMER Sessions
Registration: May 1-June 4 Click Here All programs at GiGi's Playhouse are completely FREE to individuals with Down syndrome and our friends with other disabilities but they are not free for the Playhouse. These programs would not be possible without our amazing volunteers, donations, company matches, and grants. TUTORING (Ages...
Best of All – Evelyn
Evelyn shows her Best of All! We are so excited that last month Evelyn attended her very first program at the Playhouse! During LMNOP Evelyn demonstrated her Best Of All by sitting in the circle and participating in the group activities. She had a great time, learning, signing and playing during LMNOP....
The Winning Team – A Thoughtful Donation
Kirsten is a longtime friend of the Anderson family. She’s watched Bea grow up and knows how much GiGi’s has benefited her life. Kirsten works at Kohler Co. and her IT department had a logo competition where the winning department got to pick a nonprofit of choice for a donation....
Volunteer Spotlight: Holly
Hi, my name Holly and I am an intern for GiGi's Playhouse Milwaukee. I am a senior at Alverno College studying health education. I was so excited when I heard about GiGi's Playhouse and that I could be a part of it! I started my internship this spring amidst the COVID shutdown. Although I...
The Diagnosis
The Diagnosis I remember clear as day, like it was just yesterday, sitting in my OB’s office for my 12-week appointment for baby. This was the appointment that we had to decide if we wanted to do any genetic testing to rule out any issues that our anatomy scan could...
Best of All – Oliver
*Register for in-person GiGiFIT Summer Sessions (all ages) starting May 1st on the GiGiFIT application page. Oliver showed his Best of All during the 8-week winter session of GiGiFIT Toddler. Oliver comes ready to work and play hard every session. He has a great time with the other participants and Ms. Kelly. He...
Program Highlight – Volunteer Orientation At Home (virtual)
At VIRTUAL Volunteer Orientation, you will learn best practices in supporting children and adults with Down syndrome as well as learn about the programs offered at GiGi's Playhouse and how you can be a part of this amazing community. Orientation lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. Download Microsoft Teams, you will be...
Program Highlight – GiGi Kitchen Virtual (13+)
Let's get cooking! RSVP below to receive the unique link for this program or the invite from Microsoft Teams. Then just log on for the scheduled program. We can't wait to see you! Recipies and supplies needed will be shared and saved here each week. Please remember to log your...
Program Highlight – LMNOP supports our littlest learners and their families
LMNOP (Language, Music 'N Our Peeps) LMNOP is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication using music and language-based activities. Our Program Leader Melissa has a passion for helping others and is a sign language...