teens
Birthdays have always been about cake, and always will be.
Birthdays have always been about cake, and always will be. Recently my adult daughter was looking through old videos on her phone and came across one from her 12th birthday.…
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 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 MoreGIGIFIT ACCEPTANCE CHALLENGE
GIGIFIT ACCEPTANCE CHALLENGE May and June have been designated for the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge where all the Playhouses across the country will unite to MOVE for ACCEPTANCE. There will be multiple…
Read MoreGiGiFIT Spotlight
Our FREE GiGiFIT programs combine physical therapy with a strong fitness-focus and an ultimate goal of success and improved movement. GiGiFIT was created in collaboration with skilled Physical Therapists who…
Read MoreProgram Highlight – MUSIC!
Virtual Music will be led by Music Therapy students from Carroll University under the supervision of a licensed professor. Music will support teens and adults as they learn about different…
Read MoreVolunteer of the Year 2020!
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee was thrilled to learn that our Christmas Wish nomination to our banking partner, Bank Five Nine, won! Bank Five Nine’s mission is to…
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