Posts Tagged ‘social’
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 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 MoreProgram Highlight – Meet our Teens!
Teen Tastic is a great social program just for our teens with disabilities. Teen Tastic focuses on building social skills with friends with and without Down syndrome by participating in team-based activities in a casual and fun setting. Skill development includes understanding compromise, turn-taking and problem-solving abilities. Teen Tastic has had a great online turnout.…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight – Natalie!
Natalie joined the Milwaukee Playhouse as a volunteer this spring during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was a Fantastic Friends leader at the Madison Playhouse before coming to Milwaukee. We are thrilled to have a veteran Program Leader guiding our bi-weekly adult social program. Natalie is guiding the conversations through our virtual platform…
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