Adults
Program Highlight: GiGi Kitchen
GiGi’s Kitchen is designed to emphasize the importance of health and wellness through nutrition education, kitchen safety, food preparation, social activities, and a shared meal/snack. Participants will learn about and…
Read MoreCody shows his Best of All!
Cody shows his Best of All! As it was the last session (of the summer and) we ended up being the only ones there, but it was OK. Cody loved it.…
Read MoreGiGiFIT Program TRIAL
Ever wondered what GiGiFIT is all about? Come to try it and see the program in action. Learn about what skills are worked on, the various age groups, locations, and…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Katie – GiGi Kitchen Program Leader
Katie – GiGi Kitchen Program Leader Hello! My name is Katie Vitalbo and I lead the summer virtual GiGi Kitchen program. I am a born and raised Wisconsin girl. My husband,…
Read MoreProgram Highlight: Book Club
Did you know that participants in Book Club are a part of our Literacy Tutoring program? Book Club follows the GiGi’s tutoring program guide and supports participants as they interact…
Read MoreVolunteer 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…
Read MoreProgram 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…
Read MoreJuliette 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…
Read MoreRegister for Literacy or Math Tutoring and Book Club – SUMMER Sessions
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…
Read MoreProgram 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…
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