A is for Achievers
We are excited to bring the Achievers program to our local Playhouse. This program has been offered at other locations over the years although it has been called different names (EPIC, SMART. TEAM). All locations will be transitioning to a more unified program and name. The GiGi’s Achievers program empowers...
Welcome Allison!
Allison Cahill Please help us welcome Allison Cahill to the Playhouse. Allison is our new Program & Volunteer Coordinator. She is currently getting acclimated and completing training. Allison will oversee the planning and coordination of most of the group programs and the volunteers that lead and assist with those programs...
Ollie has grown by Leaps & Bounds!
This summer we held the Leaps & Bounds program as a 6 week session based program. Leaps & Bounds is a play-based program for children that focuses on success in preschool and kindergarten. Students participate in fun and engaging activities that provide opportunities for following routines, small group participation, movement and interaction with their...
Celebrating Independence and Achievement!
Throughout the month of July, we along with others around the nation celebrated the nation's independence but here at GiGi’s, we are always celebrating independence. The independence of our participants! Many of our programs are specifically designed to foster independence. We often get to witness the growth of that independence...
Fall in love with GiGi’s this fall!
It's hard to believe that fall will be here before we know it. Here are GiGi's we are working hard to finalize all of our fall program plans but we NEED your help! You are invited to be part of our fall and our future too! We know you'll fall...
Volunteers Spotlight – JDC 2023
Thank the 55 volunteers that helped out at the John Deere Classic this summer. This was the best year yet for volunteer coverage at this event. Many thanks to Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Corteva, and Rockridge Bus Barn for allowing staff to volunteer and/or bringing a group to volunteer. We...
How does your garden grow?
It’s that time of year! Time for fun in the sun, enjoying some lazy time outdoors, and of course- Gardening! Earlier in June, Christy and Mike spent some time planting the raised garden bed at the Playhouse, and wow, was it fun! They planted eggplant, bell peppers, a miniature tomato...
Welcome Summer Intern – Roger
We are excited to have 2 interns with us this summer. You've hopefuly already "met" Jade via our previous blog. Today we're introducing you to Roger! Roger is eager to capture some of the amazing moments that happen here at GiGi's on video! Hello! My name is Roger, and I...
Meet Our Summer Intern – Jade
If you've been at programs recently you may have already met Jade as she has been eager to get started with her marketing internship here at GiGi's Playhouse Quad Cities. Jade is an Augustana College student and will be here with us until mid August. We asked Jade to provide...
YOU are heroes and we thank YOU!
47 Fundraising Teams 50+ Volunteers 715+ Registrations 800+ Donations (monetary and in-kind) $91,000+ Raised Those numbers speak volumes to the support that the Quad Cities community shows for our local Playhouse but the numbers don't always tell the story! The story begins with 47 families, groups, and organizations stepping up...
Summer FUN making SMILES happen!
GiGi's Playhouse Quad Cities will benefit from several summer events but we need your help! Many volunteers spot available. Grab a friend and have some fun with us. We promise you'll leave with a smile. Quad City Cruisers Car Shows GiGi’s has been chosen as one of the charities to...
45+ Superhero Teams & Fun Facts Too!
Our GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge - Superhero 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk, and Kids Dash taking place on June 3, 2023 is less than 3 weeks away, so we thought we would do some fun facts about the challenge... -This is one of our largest fundraisers of the year. Our Gala...