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...
We’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...
Benjamin’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...
New 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...
Welcome 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...
WE 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...
Welcome 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...
April 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...
One 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...
Matching Passion to Purpose at GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa
Ever since GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa was welcomed in the Tampa Bay area, I knew of their mission of acceptance for all. It became personal in 2016 when my best friend’s daughter, Sophia was born, and I wanted more than ever for acceptance to be universal. As I started to write...
January Volunteer Spotlight
Vicki began volunteering with GiGi's Playhouse Tampa in 2021 bringing her students in the nursing program at Hillsborough County Community College (HCC) to the playhouse to run programs.This year alone, Vicki and her students have run multiple programs and assisted in many ways within our community. We are so thankful...
December Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Angelica Angelica began volunteering with GiGi's Playhouse Tampa this year in conjunction with fulfilling the requirements of her Bachelor's Program at USF. Angelica is majoring in Psychology and has a passion for working with individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities. She has been helping with a multitude of...