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GiGi's Playhouse New York • 106 West 117th Street, New York, NY 10026
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Summer Clubhouse (In-Person)
Summer Clubhouse (In-Person)
Summer Clubhouse is for individuals with Down syndrome ages 5 - 12. This program will leverage parental / caregiver involvement to learn about sensory exploration, motor development, and language development. This year, we will be implementing a hybrid model: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays will be in-person and Tuesdays and Thursdays will be virtual from 9:30am…
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Summer Clubhouse (Virtual)
Summer Clubhouse (Virtual)
Summer Clubhouse is for individuals with Down syndrome ages 5 - 12. This program will leverage parental / caregiver involvement to learn about sensory exploration, motor development, and language development. This year, we will be implementing a hybrid model: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays will be in-person and Tuesdays and Thursdays will be virtual from 9:30am…
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Summer Clubhouse (In-Person)
Summer Clubhouse (In-Person)
Summer Clubhouse is for individuals with Down syndrome ages 5 - 12. This program will leverage parental / caregiver involvement to learn about sensory exploration, motor development, and language development. This year, we will be implementing a hybrid model: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays will be in-person and Tuesdays and Thursdays will be virtual from 9:30am…
1 event,
Summer Clubhouse (Virtual)
Summer Clubhouse (Virtual)
Summer Clubhouse is for individuals with Down syndrome ages 5 - 12. This program will leverage parental / caregiver involvement to learn about sensory exploration, motor development, and language development. This year, we will be implementing a hybrid model: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays will be in-person and Tuesdays and Thursdays will be virtual from 9:30am…
1 event,
Summer Clubhouse (In-Person)
Summer Clubhouse (In-Person)
Summer Clubhouse is for individuals with Down syndrome ages 5 - 12. This program will leverage parental / caregiver involvement to learn about sensory exploration, motor development, and language development. This year, we will be implementing a hybrid model: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays will be in-person and Tuesdays and Thursdays will be virtual from 9:30am…
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Volunteer Orientation (Virtual)
Volunteer Orientation (Virtual)
There are so many ways you can support GiGi’s NYC! The Playhouse orientation is perfect for volunteers who want to get involved! In addition to weekly programs support, we are always looking for support with events, lectures, special events, marketing, fundraising, parties, and much more. Join us to learn about how you can support GiGi’s…
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New Parent Support Group (Virtual)
New Parent Support Group (Virtual)
New Parent Support Group (NPSG) is a family-based group session supervised and facilitated by Hunter College Graduate Professors of Early Childhood Special Education and other professionals in the field of early childhood development. It is an opportunity designed for families with children ages prenatal to 3 to engage in structured conversation on a specific developmental topic each session, focusing…
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Gratitude Art Committee (Virtual)
Gratitude Art Committee (Virtual)
Gratitude Art Committee (GAC) allows adults with Down syndrome to express themselves via hands-on experience creating their own artwork while building relationships with their peers. Participants will be taught various artistic styles and will use a variety of materials to create their own masterpieces. GAC will take place virtually on Wednesdays and is recommended for adults…
GiGiFIT (Hybrid)
GiGiFIT (Hybrid)
GiGiFIT introduces the key movements of foundational, hip-strengthening, and vestibular / balance exercises. We focus on improving areas of fitness through activities in strength, endurance, joint stability, balance, movement control, and more. GiGiFIT incorporates activities that teens and adults can be successful with and allow them to strengthen their bodies purposefully. GiGiFIT promotes wellness through…
Parent / Caregiver TableTalk (Hybrid)
Parent / Caregiver TableTalk (Hybrid)
GiGi’s NYC wants to hear how you are doing! We hope you will join us on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month to get together as a community and share our experiences. Parent / Caregiver TableTalk was created by the GiGi’s NYC Outreach Committee for parents and caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome of all ages. TableTalk is not about the Playhouse or…
3 events,
Gratitude Art Committee (In-Person)
Gratitude Art Committee (In-Person)
Gratitude Art Committee (GAC) allows adults with Down syndrome to express themselves via hands-on experience creating their own artwork while building relationships with their peers. Participants will be taught various artistic styles and will use a variety of materials provided by GiGi's NYC to create their own masterpieces. GAC will take place in-person at the Playhouse on Wednesdays and…
GiGiKitchen (Virtual)
GiGiKitchen (Virtual)
GiGiKitchen aims to teach individuals with Down syndrome how to prepare and cook healthy and delicious foods. We will discuss safety in the kitchen, nutrition, food preparation, and much more. Participants will develop skills such as measuring ingredients, food handling, ingredient identification, and various cooking techniques. At the end of the semester, participants will be able…
LitLab (Virtual)
LitLab (Virtual)
LitLab is a social outreach initiative connecting participants with trained volunteer tutors to engage in remote arts-inspired learning. GiGi’s NYC participants will be matched with a volunteer buddy, meeting weekly to create presentations on topics of their choice. We will focus on reading, public-speaking, PowerPoint, and social skills as we dive info fun, engaging research projects based on…
2 events,
Yoga (Hybrid)
Yoga (Hybrid)
Join us for a relaxing movement and mindfulness break! We are excited to continue our partnership with New York Cares as our participants are led in practicing a variety of yoga poses and moves that are geared towards individuals of all abilities. Yoga will take place via a hybrid format and is recommended for ages 5+. To RSVP, please follow the below…
Charla Familiar (Virtual)
Charla Familiar (Virtual)
¡El Comité de Alcance se complace en continuar recibiendo a Charla Familiar en español el tercer jueves de cada mes! Los padres, parientes, amigos y cuidadores de personas con síndrome de Down están invitados a asistir a este valioso grupo de apoyo familiar, donde nuestro enfoque estará en apoyar las necesidades únicas de los miembros…
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CO/LAB Theater (In-Person)
CO/LAB Theater (In-Person)
GiGi's NYC is thrilled to partner with the CO/LAB Theater Group (https://www.colabtheatergroup.com/) to offer our participants a musical theater class. This program will aim to develop and build various musical theater skills and techniques among our teen and adult participants. The musical theater ensemble will work together weekly to create their own musical theater number to be performed in a showcase…
Zumba (Hybrid)
Zumba (Hybrid)
Zumba is a fitness program offered to our participants through our partnership with New York Cares. Zumba combines Latin and international music with fast dance moves to create a fun and interactive workout. Zumba classes are a cardiovascular activity that provide an opportunity to improve muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, and an energy boost! Zumba will take…
TeenTastic Night Out (In-Person)
TeenTastic Night Out (In-Person)
TeenTastic Night Out (TTNO) is a monthly classic made possible via our partnership with New York Cares. TeenTastic Night Out is a way for GiGi's NYC teens to get together, practice social development, connect with peers, and have a blast! TeenTastic will take place in-person at the Playhouse and is recommended for ages 13-20. To RSVP, please follow the below instructions: In-Person: GiGi's NYC can only accommodate 13 participants due to…
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Rising Stars (In-Person)
Rising Stars (In-Person)
Volunteer Justina Sparling will lead a special improv and theater workshop, where you can be a STAR! This one-hour program will introduce the art of improv comedy theater. Many people have heard of improv from the show, Whose Line Is It Anyway. Improv is the art of creating scenes and comedy on the spot using your imagination…
Judo (Hybrid)
Judo (Hybrid)
In partnership with New York Cares, our participants will have the opportunity to partake in a fun and safe martial arts workout! Judo is a sport derived from jiujitsu that is intended to train the body and mind. Judo will take place via a hybrid format and is recommended for ages 5+. To RSVP, please follow the below instructions: In-Person: GiGi's NYC can only accommodate 14…
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Gratitude Art Committee (Virtual)
Gratitude Art Committee (Virtual)
Gratitude Art Committee (GAC) allows adults with Down syndrome to express themselves via hands-on experience creating their own artwork while building relationships with their peers. Participants will be taught various artistic styles and will use a variety of materials to create their own masterpieces. GAC will take place virtually on Wednesdays and is recommended for adults…
GiGiFIT (Hybrid)
GiGiFIT (Hybrid)
GiGiFIT introduces the key movements of foundational, hip-strengthening, and vestibular / balance exercises. We focus on improving areas of fitness through activities in strength, endurance, joint stability, balance, movement control, and more. GiGiFIT incorporates activities that teens and adults can be successful with and allow them to strengthen their bodies purposefully. GiGiFIT promotes wellness through…
Common Health Problems in Adolescents and Adults with Down Syndrome (Virtual)
Common Health Problems in Adolescents and Adults with Down Syndrome (Virtual)
GiGi's NYC is thrilled to welcome Dr. Brian Chicoine to speak with our community about this very important topic! Adolescents and adults with Down syndrome have a different frequency of many health conditions. In addition, the symptoms of health problems may be different. The discussion will include a variety of co-occurring health problems, differing presentations,…
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Gratitude Art Committee (In-Person)
Gratitude Art Committee (In-Person)
Gratitude Art Committee (GAC) allows adults with Down syndrome to express themselves via hands-on experience creating their own artwork while building relationships with their peers. Participants will be taught various artistic styles and will use a variety of materials provided by GiGi’s NYC to create their own masterpieces. GAC will take place in-person at the Playhouse on Wednesdays and…
GiGiKitchen (Virtual)
GiGiKitchen (Virtual)
GiGiKitchen aims to teach individuals with Down syndrome how to prepare and cook healthy and delicious foods. We will discuss safety in the kitchen, nutrition, food preparation, and much more. Participants will develop skills such as measuring ingredients, food handling, ingredient identification, and various cooking techniques. At the end of the semester, participants will be able…
LitLab (Virtual)
LitLab (Virtual)
LitLab is a social outreach initiative connecting participants with trained volunteer tutors to engage in remote arts-inspired learning. GiGi’s NYC participants will be matched with a volunteer buddy, meeting weekly to create presentations on topics of their choice. We will focus on reading, public-speaking, PowerPoint, and social skills as we dive info fun, engaging research projects based on…
1 event,
Yoga (Hybrid)
Yoga (Hybrid)
Join us for a relaxing movement and mindfulness break! We are excited to continue our partnership with New York Cares as our participants are led in practicing a variety of yoga poses and moves that are geared towards individuals of all abilities. Yoga will take place via a hybrid format and is recommended for ages 5+. To RSVP, please follow the below…
2 events,
CO/LAB Theater (In-Person)
CO/LAB Theater (In-Person)
GiGi’s NYC is thrilled to partner with the CO/LAB Theater Group (https://www.colabtheatergroup.com/) to offer our participants a musical theater class. This program will aim to develop and build various musical theater skills and techniques among our teen and adult participants. The musical theater ensemble will work together weekly to create their own musical theater number to be performed in a showcase…
Zumba (Virtual)
Zumba (Virtual)
Zumba is a fitness program offered to our participants through our partnership with New York Cares. Zumba combines Latin and international music with fast dance moves to create a fun and interactive workout. Zumba classes are a cardiovascular activity that provide an opportunity to improve muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, and an energy boost! Zumba will take…
2 events,
TeenTastic (Hybrid)
TeenTastic (Hybrid)
Join us as we hangout and connect with our friends! TeenTastic promotes socialization, friendships and connection among our teen particpants. TeenTastic will take place via a hybrid format and is recommended for ages 13 to 20. To RSVP, please follow the below instructions: In-Person: GiGi's NYC can only accommodate 14 participants due to our restricted capacity as a result of COVID-19. …
Judo (Hybrid)
Judo (Hybrid)
In partnership with New York Cares, our participants will have the opportunity to partake in a fun and safe martial arts workout! Judo is a sport derived from jiujitsu that is intended to train the body and mind. Judo will take place via a hybrid format and is recommended for ages 5+. To RSVP, please follow the below instructions: In-Person: GiGi's NYC can only accommodate 14…
1 event,
New Parent Support Group (Virtual)
New Parent Support Group (Virtual)
New Parent Support Group (NPSG) is a family-based group session supervised and facilitated by Hunter College Graduate Professors of Early Childhood Special Education and other professionals in the field of early childhood development. It is an opportunity designed for families with children ages prenatal to 3 to engage in structured conversation on a specific developmental topic each session, focusing…
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Town Hall Meeting (In-Person) / Reunión del Ayuntamiento (en persona)
Town Hall Meeting (In-Person) / Reunión del Ayuntamiento (en persona)
Join GiGi's NYC in-person for our Town Hall meeting on Monday, September 27 from 6PM - 8PM EDT at the Playhouse. GiGi's NYC values the feedback of our community and would like to hear from our families about our programs, fundraising efforts, special events etc. Your feedback will help us better understand the needs of…
Town Hall Meeting (Virtual) / Reunión del Ayuntamiento (Virtual)
Town Hall Meeting (Virtual) / Reunión del Ayuntamiento (Virtual)
Join GiGi's NYC virtually for our Town Hall meeting on Monday, September 27 from 6PM - 8PM EDT. GiGi's NYC values the feedback of our community and would like to hear from our families about our programs, fundraising efforts, special events etc. Your feedback will help us better understand the needs of our community, which…
3 events,
Gratitude Art Committee (Virtual)
Gratitude Art Committee (Virtual)
Gratitude Art Committee (GAC) allows adults with Down syndrome to express themselves via hands-on experience creating their own artwork while building relationships with their peers. Participants will be taught various artistic styles and will use a variety of materials to create their own masterpieces. GAC will take place virtually on Wednesdays and is recommended for adults…
GiGiFIT (Hybrid)
GiGiFIT (Hybrid)
GiGiFIT introduces the key movements of foundational, hip-strengthening, and vestibular / balance exercises. We focus on improving areas of fitness through activities in strength, endurance, joint stability, balance, movement control, and more. GiGiFIT incorporates activities that teens and adults can be successful with and allow them to strengthen their bodies purposefully. GiGiFIT promotes wellness through…
Parent / Caregiver TableTalk (Hybrid)
Parent / Caregiver TableTalk (Hybrid)
GiGi’s NYC wants to hear how you are doing! We hope you will join us on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month to get together as a community and share our experiences. Parent / Caregiver TableTalk was created by the GiGi’s NYC Outreach Committee for parents and caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome of all ages. TableTalk is not about the Playhouse or…
3 events,
Gratitude Art Committee (In-Person)
Gratitude Art Committee (In-Person)
Gratitude Art Committee (GAC) allows adults with Down syndrome to express themselves via hands-on experience creating their own artwork while building relationships with their peers. Participants will be taught various artistic styles and will use a variety of materials provided by GiGi’s NYC to create their own masterpieces. GAC will take place in-person at the Playhouse on Wednesdays and…
GiGiKitchen (Virtual)
GiGiKitchen (Virtual)
GiGiKitchen aims to teach individuals with Down syndrome how to prepare and cook healthy and delicious foods. We will discuss safety in the kitchen, nutrition, food preparation, and much more. Participants will develop skills such as measuring ingredients, food handling, ingredient identification, and various cooking techniques. At the end of the semester, participants will be able…
LitLab (Virtual)
LitLab (Virtual)
LitLab is a social outreach initiative connecting participants with trained volunteer tutors to engage in remote arts-inspired learning. GiGi’s NYC participants will be matched with a volunteer buddy, meeting weekly to create presentations on topics of their choice. We will focus on reading, public-speaking, PowerPoint, and social skills as we dive info fun, engaging research projects based on…
1 event,
Yoga (Hybrid)
Yoga (Hybrid)
Join us for a relaxing movement and mindfulness break! We are excited to continue our partnership with New York Cares as our participants are led in practicing a variety of yoga poses and moves that are geared towards individuals of all abilities. Yoga will take place via a hybrid format and is recommended for ages 5+. To RSVP, please follow the below…
2 events,
CO/LAB – (In-Person)
CO/LAB – (In-Person)
GiGi’s NYC is thrilled to partner with the CO/LAB Theater Group (https://www.colabtheatergroup.com/) to offer our participants a musical theater class. This program will aim to develop and build various musical theater skills and techniques among our teen and adult participants. The musical theater ensemble will work together weekly to create their own musical theater number to be performed in a showcase…
Zumba (Hybrid)
Zumba (Hybrid)
Zumba is a fitness program offered to our participants through our partnership with New York Cares. Zumba combines Latin and international music with fast dance moves to create a fun and interactive workout. Zumba classes are a cardiovascular activity that provide an opportunity to improve muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, and an energy boost! Zumba will take…
3 events,
Special Event: A Conversation and Q&A with Connor’s Canine Cookies! (Virtual)
Special Event: A Conversation and Q&A with Connor’s Canine Cookies! (Virtual)
GiGi’s NYC is thrilled to kick off Down Syndrome Achievement Month with the Rodriguez Family! Connor and his parents, Marian and Fred, have been part of the GiGi’s NYC community since 2016. From the time Connor was diagnosed with Down syndrome, Marian and Fred have made it their mission to ensure Connor is given every…
TeenTastic (Hybrid)
TeenTastic (Hybrid)
Join us as we hangout and connect with our friends! TeenTastic promotes socialization, friendships and connection among our teen particpants. TeenTastic will take place via a hybrid format and is recommended for ages 13 to 20. To RSVP, please follow the below instructions: In-Person: GiGi's NYC can only accommodate 14 participants due to our restricted capacity as a result of COVID-19. …
Judo (Hybrid)
Judo (Hybrid)
In partnership with New York Cares, our participants will have the opportunity to partake in a fun and safe martial arts workout! Judo is a sport derived from jiujitsu that is intended to train the body and mind. Judo will take place via a hybrid format and is recommended for ages 5+. To RSVP, please follow the below instructions: In-Person: GiGi's NYC can only accommodate 14…
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