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Join the Participant Outreach Committee!
Join the Participant Outreach Committee! What is Outreach? Outreach connects the community with our Playhouse and it’s resources. Committee members spread the word about GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa and our purposeful programming by appearing at community events, performing social media and media outreach, and giving inspirational tours. Members are adults with Down syndrome who serve as…
Read MoreThere’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…
Read MoreWe’re Re-Opening!
WE’RE RE-OPENING JULY 24TH! GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa is re-opening on July 24, 2023. On April 10, our Playhouse was struck by a semi-truck, rendering it vacated. In a flash, the place many have to come know as home was taken away. After a long and arduous wait, we are ready to re-open our doors and…
Read MoreBenjamin’s Story
My Story: Benjamin James Otamendi One day while at work during the 13th week of my pregnancy, I received a called from my doctor informing me that a recent diagnosis showed I had an 85% chance of having a baby with Down syndrome. For a moment we felt confused and kind of lost. It took me…
Read MoreNew York Yankees Minor League Baseball Sessions Are Back!
PLAY BALL! Participants will work one-on-one with New York Yankees Minor League athletes/players on baseball fundamental skills such as, catching, hitting, and throwing. These skills will help the participant reach goals related to eye hand coordination, special awareness, fitness, strength and stamina building, socialization and build confidence and interest in the sport of baseball. DATES: July…
Read MoreWelcome Our New Speech-Language Pathologist!
MEET KYLE HOLLIS Kyle is a nationally licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist who received his Master’s Degree from MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, Massachusetts. He has worked with a wide range of clients from 1-year-olds through seniors in high school. Kyle loves focusing on communication skills that impact clients and their families in…
Read MoreWE NEED SUMMER TUTORS
We Need Summer Tutors! Can you commit 45 to 60 minutes at least once a week for 10-15 weeks? If so, we need your help! Read below about the amazing 1:1 programs we offer, how it benefits our participants, and how YOU can get involved! 1:1 Literacy Program The GiGi’s Playhouse 1:1 Literacy Tutoring Program uses a…
Read MoreWelcome Our New Marketing Coordinator
Alicia Zappala – Marketing Coordinator Alicia Zappala started her journey in the Arts after discovering her love for creation in High School. She attended Marywood University in PA and graduated in 2013 with her Bachelors of Fine Arts and a Minor in Art Education. After graduation, she moved back to Florida, and worked as an…
Read MoreApril Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Tyler Libera Tyler is a senior at the University of South Florida (USF) and will graduate this coming May. Tyler will earn her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a minor in Nutrition. Tyler has been interning at GiGi’s Playhouse since January 2023. She is currently a Program Lead for Language Music N’…
Read MoreOne Year Full of Cheer
One Year Full of Cheer ~ Tori Windon-Johnson This month GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa celebrated the one year anniversary of Tori Windon-Johnson, Program Coordinator. Tori is a dedicated and enthusiastic staff member whose passion of helping families is evident in everything she does. Tori has a background in Exceptionality Education, ranging from Down syndrome to giftedness.…
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