What we offer

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

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Volunteer

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.

Featured Event

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Golf Tournament

August 5, 2025

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Current Happenings

We Are On A Mission

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Our Mission: is to increase positive awareness of Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community.

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

Recent Blog Posts

Walking Wonders: EJ’s #BestofAll

May 28, 2025

Celebrating EJ’s Incredible Journey at GiGi’s Playhouse At GiGi’s Playhouse, we’re lucky to witness so many incredible journeys—and one of those belongs to EJ, a bright, energetic, and joyful newly-three-year-old who has truly captured our hearts. We first met EJ in 2022 when he was just a newborn, and since then, we’ve had the privilege…

Celebrating 6 Years of GiGi’s Playhouse Southern Tier!

May 13, 2025

This year marks a heartfelt milestone for all of us at GiGi’s Playhouse Southern Tier — 6 incredible years of empowering individuals with Down syndrome and their families! Since opening our doors, we’ve proudly provided 100% free educational, therapeutic, and progressive programming to individuals of all ages with Down syndrome and other disabilities. From infants…

GiGi’s Achievers: The New and Incredible Program Coming to the Southern Tier

May 7, 2025

What is the GiGi’s Achievers Program? GiGi’s Achievers is a structured, hands-on program designed to support continued learning for adults with Down syndrome in areas such as communication, self-awareness, independence, health, and wellness. It also places a strong emphasis on community involvement, ensuring that participants not only learn essential skills but are also empowered to apply them…

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