Posts Tagged ‘Down Syndrome’
GiGiFit Donut Run San Diego: We challenge you to MOVE for ACCEPTANCE
In an effort to make the world a more accepting place for individuals of all abilities, on Saturday, April 27, GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego is working alongside our network of more than 60 playhouses, throughout the United States and Mexico, to host our GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 5K run, 1 Mile walk and Dash for Down…
Read MoreMeet Chelsey, Four-time National Champion of the Special Olympics and a two-time defending World Champion.
Chelsea Welner is a gymnast and a model with Down syndrome and she is a real example of following your dreams and achieving big things in life. After trying different sports at the young age of 8, she found her passion in gymnastics. She’s a role model to follow. Read her story here: Champion Gymnast…
Read MoreNovember Programs
Please note we will be closed on Thanksgiving weekend from Nov. 28 – Dec. 1 Music Therapy North County & GiGi’s Playhouse GiGi’s Playhouse and Resounding Joy will be offering another FREE Music Therapy for all ages (see schedule below) Siblings of any age are welcome! Ages 0-5: Every Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at GiGi’s Playhouse…
Read MoreTime to dust off those tutus and baker hats.. it’s Donut Run time!
It’s Donut Time! Join us for our second annual San Diego Donut Run! Not sure you want to Run/Walk in the 5K? Donut worry! You can sign up for our 1 mile Donut Dash and for those who can’t make it that day, you can still be part of the fun by registering as a virtual…
Read MoreJanuary Programs
Open Play This month we will have a morning music themed Open Play on Wednesday January 16th from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. This program invites families and their friends to the Playhouse for playtime! Open play helps promote positive beginnings for new families with a child with Down syndrome, creates awareness opportunities for peers and friends, as well as…
Read MoreFree Programs to Celebrate Fall!
Join us for Free Programs and Fun to celebrate the start of a new season! Our playhouse is welcoming the fall season with pumpkin painting, a Halloween party with Legoland, and a spooky spaghetti sensory bin. Fantastic Friends (18+) will be having a Halloween dance and costume contest. We also will be starting Playhouse Pals…
Read MoreAugust Programs
Join us for our free programs! We’ve had a great summer and are excited to add some special events this month. Sign up for those events below, as well as our dedicated monthly programs. In addition, look out for new programs we will add in the coming months. Our purposeful programs help deliver GiGi’s mission…
Read MoreWhy I Run by Elizabeth Camp
From one of our Board Members… Why do I run? Well, I don’t. And, I’m sorry to say that I don’t even walk on a regular basis. However, I am making an exception and participating in the San Diego Donut Run. I’m putting my time and energy into GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego because I believe…
Read MoreMark your calendars! It’s our first ever Dance-A-Thon!
GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego Invites You to the 2017 Dance-A-Thon! Dust off your dancing shoes! On Saturday September 30th, from 2-5pm GiGi’s Playhouse will be hosting their first ever Dance-A-Thon. We’ll have great music, fun surprises, raffles and so much more! Team is our theme this year so gather your friends and family and…
Read MoreWe need a retail property owner or commercial landlord!
GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego is Official After lots of work, we have completed filing our LLC and have become our own entity. This is a major milestone that could not have happened without the support and dedication of so many people. Thank you! Now it’s time for our final step… We are looking for our retail…
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