Kids
Volunteer Spotlight – Caroline
Caroline – Literacy Tutor Hello! My name is Caroline Carrothers, and I am a summer literacy tutor for GiGi’s. I was born in Puerto Rico, but I’ve grown up in Wisconsin. After graduating from Georgetown, I moved to Portugal to teach English and Spanish at Universidade da Beira Interior. Due to COVID, I was obligated…
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. He really connected with Ryan (GiGiFIT Kids Program Leader). This was Cody’s first time doing GiGiFIT. I wasn’t sure if this was going to be…
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 more! GiGiFIT: Combines physical therapy with a strong fitness focus. Specifically addressing hypotonia and excessive joint laxity, the GiGiFIT programs are safe, effective, and progressive.…
Read MoreMy why!
My why! The reason I can’t give up. It’s my duty to make sure you are provided every opportunity or advantage to be whatever you choose and to share you with as many people as possible. You are the embodiment of non-judgment, acceptance, and unconditional love. The world needs you! If you can face your…
Read MoreMonty shows his Best of All!
Monty has been having a great time at Leaps and Bounds over the last few weeks! He has demonstrated his Best of All skills while working on his finger and hand strength in playing with play-doh. This increased strength will help him to manipulate objects and learn to coordinate his muscles/movements to write. Monty had…
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 Three and outpatient clinics in the past, I’ve mostly worked in public schools— that’s truly where my heart is happy! When I was growing up…
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 programs would not be possible without our amazing volunteers, donations, company matches, and grants. SUMMER 2021 Enrollment is now OPEN! TUTORING (Ages 3 and older)…
Read MoreThe 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. Thankfully Kirsten thought of GiGi’s…
Read MoreThe 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 possibly miss. At this time…
Read MoreBest 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 has become more independent and…
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