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For the first time ever, GiGi’s Playhouse NYC had a full-day, drop-off program for teens: Summer Adventures! Teens, paired with a volunteer mentor, spent one or two weeks exploring NYC through museums, Broadway, and baseball, learning about nutrition and healthy cooking, learning about improv and music, dancing, singing karaoke, and making new friends! Each day, teens also…

This year, GiGi’s Playhouse NYC held its first ever Summer Clubhouse Program! The fun took place throughout three weeks in July, during which participants grew, learned, and had a blast engaging in summer activities. A typical day at Summer Clubhouse begins with greetings and hugs from staff, volunteers, and friends. After hellos, we have fitness,…

Dancing for Down Syndrome 2016 was a great success: 33 pages, created by Playhouse families and volunteers, raised over $25,000! Check out Facebook page for photos from the party, and read a few of the thoughts and stories that our community shared on their fundraising pages below. Family and Volunteer Stories It’s been an amazing experience watching…

GiGi’s Playhouse NYC has touched so many lives – if you’ve attended programs, volunteered, been to a training or lecture, or celebrated a holiday with us, you’ve seen the power of this community. ‘Dancing for Down Syndrome’ is your opportunity to share the story of how the Playhouse has touched YOUR life, and help us…