Host the Ultimate Birthday Party at GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa!

Hey fabulous parents! Are you always on the hunt for the perfect venue for your little one’s birthday bash? Say no more! We’ve found the ultimate party hotspot that’s both fun for the kiddos and stress-free for the parents. Drumroll, please… 🥁 Introducing GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa! 🎉 Why Choose GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa? 1. Cost-effective: The…

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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 Lead for Language Music N’…

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Meet Our Programs – Teen Tastic

Teen Tastic – Focuses on building social skills with friends without Down syndrome by participating in team-based activities in a casual and fun setting. Skill development includes understanding compromise, turn-taking and problem-solving abilities. Recommended for ages 13-17 year olds Increase social skills, with a focus on group participation and increasing leisure activity options Increase language…

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Meet Our Programs – 1:1 Literacy Tutoring

LITERACY TUTORING All GiGi’s Playhouse programs are purposeful and progressive. They are offered at no cost to our families. The GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa FREE 1:1 Literacy program is specifically designed for individuals with Down syndrome ages 3 through adulthood. Trained volunteers teach along purposeful progressions that build confidence and mastery. Family members can listen to…

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Meet Our Programs – Destination Discovery

Destination Discovery – Geared toward individuals of all ages, this program supports the development of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, social skills and language through purposeful play and peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. This program also brings families together to share experiences and build relationships. Increase social skills, with…

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Meet Our Programs – Fantastic Friends

Fantastic Friends – A fun night out to facilitate social interactions between adults with Down syndrome, their peers and the community. Supports the development of social skills and language through peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. All adults welcome from ages 18 and up. Increase social skills, with a focus on…

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Meet our Programs – LMNOP

What is LMNOP? We’re glad you asked! LMNOP is our signature Language Music and Our Peeps Program. Designed for children ages newborn to 36 months, LMNOP is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children, through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication using music and language-based activities. The…

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