Participant Spotlight
Dancing Queen Isabella Dance is one of those things that we don’t necessarily think is an exercise because it can be so fun and encourages so much movement. It is one of the activities many of our participants enjoy! One of those participants, Isabella who is 12, enjoys the art...
Community Strong!
Building a meaningful community one station at a time! A huge shout out Kacey McKinnon at KUSI for being our local news reporter assisting GiGi's Playhouse San Diego in raising awareness and Acceptance for all during October Down Syndrome Awareness month. As you can see our Ambassador Clark has made...
Volunteer Spotlight
Meet our wonderful LMNOP Lead Nancy Not all volunteers show there true talents until put into action. We can certainly say that about our Lead LMNOP volunteer Nancy. Since her start in September 2022, Nancy a quiet yet amazing individual has graced us with her calm demeanor and knack for...
Enzo and Keenan spread Awareness
Participants Spotlight You often hear about how GiGi's Playhouse is a place of acceptance, growth and inclusion, well this truly a great story of that. Meet the outgoing GiGi's Playhouse San Diego participants, Enzo and Keenan. This duo met at La Jolla High then got reacquainted while navigating their time...
A Site Manager’s DS Story
Marissa Chavez, GiGi's Playhouse San Diego - My DS Story Thinking back to over a year ago, I would have never thought I'd be serving folks with Down syndrome in the manner I do now but I am certainly happy for this opportunity and all the wonderful experiences along the...
Participant Spotlight – Esther
Dynamic Tutoring Duo Featuring Esther and Celeste Esther getting ready for tutoring We often see and hear great things going on in the Playhouse especially during the Math and Literacy Tutor/Tutee season. Esther and Celeste have certainly developed that special bond during their Literacy Tutoring sessions. Esther has been coming...
Volunteer Spotlight – Solei
Youth Board Volunteer Solei Have you ever wonder what its like to be a volunteer at GiGi's Playhouse San Diego from a youth's standpoint? Well we have a that right here for you. Welcome to our awesome Youth Board Volunteer Solei! She's such a power house! Solei during Summer Open...
Shep’s Steps to Best of All
Shepard aka Shep, has been coming to the Playhouse since 2018 when he was about 2 years old, participating in LMNOP, Crawlers & Walkers, Music Therapy, Kids Club, and Playhouse Pals. Just this year, Shep started Literacy Tutoring with Mrs. Jeri. Shep is very energetic and lively during sessions, where...
Volunteer Spotlight – Meet Patricia
Patricia and Nick Patricia discovered GiGi’s Playhouse from a news event covering the Donut Run back in 2022. "My husband and I decided it was a great way to show our support for the Down Syndrome community.After participating in the run, I felt I wanted to find a way to...
Participants Best of All – GiGi’s Kitchen Participants
GiGi's Kitchen Gives Back During Volunteer Appreciation Participates serve Volunteers Our first ever GiGi's Kitchen gives back was a huge success! Over this last GiGi's Kitchen session, the participants got to put their hard earned skills into action. Earlier in the session they learned how to garden simple lettuce, kale...
Participant’s Best of All
GiGi's Kitchen Participant's Complete Spring Session!! GiGi's Kitchen is designed to emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle and early exposure to practical cooking skills. Under the guidance of program leaders, participants are encouraged to engage in activities designed to promote healthy eating habits, kitchen safety awareness, food preparation skills,...
Volunteer Spotlight – Elizabeth
Have you met our OG Volunteer Elizabeth??? If you haven't, well here's your opportunity to learn some wonderful things about her! Elizabeth is one of our founding families and Volunteer Lead of Teen Tastic (ages 13-17) group that focuses on social skills and team building activities). She brings with her...