Posts Tagged ‘program’
GiGi’s Goes to Rainbow Day Camp, 2023
The first week of August, 2023 we took 10 participants of GiGi’s Playhouse to Rainbow Day Camp as a guest of the Jewish Community Center (JCC). Our participants spanned the ages of 10-18 and all have Down syndrome. Due to the supports put in place by our volunteers and prior camp coordination, our campers blended…
Read MoreParticipant Best of All: Baz – How his focus grew this summer.
Leaps and Bounds, I know here we go again, but wait it’s another kid doing great things, showing his Best of All…Seriously, this program has it all for our young learners! There is music for sing-a-longs with sign language to grow our communication skills, obstacle courses of all kinds to get the wiggles out in…
Read MoreDemystifying GiGi’s Tutoring!
🌞📚 Hey there, adventure seekers! Get ready for an awesome and unforgettable journey with us! 📚🌞 🤩 It’s that time of the year again – the Fall 2023 Tutoring Session is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to have you on board! 🚀 We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals like you to…
Read MoreProgram Highlight: Leaps and Bounds
“The opportunities that Leaps and Bounds provided Emma has helped set her up to be a successful student in school. It’s taught her that you need to listen to what your teacher says, engage in the activity and most importantly, it’s given her the confidence to move forward and try new things. She’s grown in…
Read MoreEmbracing Inclusion: GiGi’s and Stormonth’s Inspiring Partnership
In a world that often celebrates differences, fostering an inclusive environment is crucial. GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee has found an incredible ally in Stormonth Elementary School. Through their shared commitment to promoting acceptance and understanding, the two entities have forged a remarkable partnership, exemplifying the power of community involvement and support. Together we have intertwined the…
Read MoreAs luck would have it – We found our place
Four years ago, while pregnant with Baz, Yusef and I went on a drive in search of lunch and a hiking trail. We stumbled upon a deli, and as luck would have it, the deli was next to a building adorned with photos of people with Down syndrome. This was GiGi’s Playhouse. At the time,…
Read MoreNATIONAL ALL IS OURS DAY
Observed each year on April 8th, National All Is Ours Day takes us along three views of appreciation. Celebrate with us as we look at all three of the viewpoints. #NationalAllIsOursDay The first approach is to reflect on all of the beauty of nature and all the wonderful things in life. When it comes to…
Read MoreParticipant Best of All: Beatrix
Beatrix attended the Noon Year’s Eve Party with her family. When Lauren said hello to her, she looked her in the eyes and said ‘hi’ back right away. This special moment is an indicator of growth for Bea this “simple” interaction is really so much more! This event signifies Bea’s comfort with Lauren, a relatively…
Read MoreI was unaware that resources for this population were lacking
This fall we partnered with students attending Concordia University. Specifically students in the Health Promotion course as part of the Physical Therapy Department. Throughout the course, two students were tasked with creating lessons to use at GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee. Throughout the Fall the students continually reflected on the task and exclaimed that they were “unaware…
Read MoreProgram Highlight – Our Virtual Book Club is Rocking the Internet!
Book Club takes our literacy program as well as our teens and adults to the next level. They work on comprehension, visualization, vocabulary, character development, sequencing and so much more! Book Club online is going fantastically. Everyone has been so engaged, participating, and responding to questions. Every single participant is demonstrating their Best of All,…
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