GiGi's Playhouse Orange County | Down Syndrome Achievement Center

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GiGi's Playhouse offers FREE therapeutic, educational and research-driven programs to individuals of all ages with Down syndrome.

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GiGi’s Playhouse is a volunteer-run organization and we rely on the passion and dedication of volunteers to keep our programs vibrant, educational, fun and free.

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Golf

October 15, 2026

Join us for an unforgettable day of golf at Tijeras Creek Golf Club as we Putt for the Playhouse! Your participation supports GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County, enabling us to continue offering our FREE educational, therapeutic, and career development programs.

Our Mission: We make a lifetime commitment to changing lives and providing hope through the consistent delivery of FREE educational, therapeutic, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community, using a replicable playhouse model.

Our Vision: To see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and communities.

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From the Blog

Celebration in Every Magical Step

Where celebration became connection, confidence, and unforgettable joy Jack and Cameron ready to celebrate at the Dazzle Prom. You could...

8 Windows of Beautiful Inspiration

Where inspiration is revealed, reflected, and passed forward through community There are moments at the Playhouse that feel bigger than...

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Michelle Jackson: The Quiet Engine Behind Everything We’ve Built

Michelle is a founding volunteer whose grit, precision, and unwavering commitment have shaped GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County from vision to...

Mark Mapstone

The 3 Pillars of Hope

Hope Through Research, Hope Through Education, Hope Through Community Professor Mark Mapstone’s presentation was, without question, the clear choice for...

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