There’s Something Cooking at GiGi’s!

There’s Something Cooking at GiGi’s!

We’ve heard your feedback and we are excited to announce the addition of 5 new programs!

Enrollment will open in August.

GiGi’s Kitchen Kids

Description: Our GiGi’s Kitchen programs are designed to emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle and early exposure to practical cooking skills. Under the guidance of program leaders, participants will engage in activities designed to promote healthy eating habits, kitchen safety awareness, food preparation skills, self-confidence, and social skills by applying learned skills as they prepare and enjoy a shared meal/snack!

For Ages: 6 – 12

GiGi’s Kitchen Teens

Description: Our GiGi’s Kitchen programs are designed to emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle and early exposure to practical cooking skills. Under the guidance of program leaders, participants will engage in activities designed to promote healthy eating habits, kitchen safety awareness, food preparation skills, self-confidence, and social skills by applying learned skills as they prepare and enjoy a shared meal/snack!

For Ages: 13 – 17

GiGi’s Kitchen Adult

Description: Our GiGi’s Kitchen programs are designed to emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle and early exposure to practical cooking skills. Under the guidance of program leaders, participants will engage in activities designed to promote healthy eating habits, kitchen safety awareness, food preparation skills, self-confidence, and social skills by applying learned skills as they prepare and enjoy a shared meal/snack!

For Ages: 18+

GiGiFIT Toddler

Description: Focuses on improving areas of fitness through activities in strength, endurance, joint stability, balance, movement control and more. GiGiFIT promotes wellness through nutrition, pushing through barriers and building self-confidence.

For Ages: Walking – 4

GiGiFIT Adult

Description: Focuses on improving areas of fitness through activities in strength, endurance, joint stability, balance, movement control and more. GiGiFIT promotes wellness through nutrition, pushing through barriers and building self-confidence.

For Ages: 18+

Meet Tyler Santana, Program Lead

Tyler Santana is the NEW Program Lead for GiGiFIT and GiGi’s Kitchen Programming. As a middle school teacher, Tyler enjoys sharing the gift of education with his community. ServSafe certified and equipped with a Bachelor of Arts, Tyler looks forward to making GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa his new home.

In his spare time, Tyler enjoys spending time with his daughter Violet, and playing video games.

Looking to help support these programs with Tyler? If so, email tampa@gigisplayhouse.org for more information!

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