Best of All – Matthew

What do you do for fun? Matthew enjoys attending several of our free adult programs. These programs are structured to support adults with Down syndrome but are open to people with all disabilities. Matthew comes early and is ready to share and connect with other participants. This week Matthew demonstrated his Best of All while…

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Volunteer Spotlight – What do you like about volunteering, Haley?

Haley and is an occupational therapy student at UW-Milwaukee. She has been volunteering with GiGi’s Playhouse over the past few years at the Hoffman Estates and Milwaukee locations as the program leader for Friends, Fun, & Fitness and Teen Tastic.  She states that she loves the safe, welcoming environment for individuals with Down syndrome at GiGi’s…

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Program 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.…

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Program Highlight – GiGi’s At Home Virtual Programs!

GiGi’s At Home We are excited to bring you GiGi’s At Home VIRTUAL programming and resources!  GiGi’s Playhouse facilitates over 4,400 free therapeutic and educational program hours a week at GiGi’s locations across the United States and Mexico. It is important to know these programs are typically facilitated in a group or one-on-one setting in…

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Calling all Volunteers!

We need VOLUNTEERS to help support our fantastic individuals with Down syndrome here in Milwaukee! GiGi’s Playhouse highlights the following academic and developmental activities. We are looking for dedicated adults (18 or older) that are interested in leading and/or supporting the following programs. Volunteer information Sign-up on line with Sign-up Genius Search for our email…

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