Welcome to GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau!
GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau is an inspirational achievement center for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. We offer free programs to advance literacy, math, motor skills, and more. Serving North Central Wisconsin, we are a vibrant place to learn, grow, and have fun!
Featured Events
5K Glow Fun Run
June 13, 2026
Light up the night for a mission that matters! The GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau 5K Glow Fun Run & Walk is back—and our amazing friends and families with Down syndrome are challenging YOU to embrace Generation G:
Be ACCEPTING. Be GENEROUS. Be KIND.
Harvest Picnic
September 10, 2026
Join us for an unforgettable evening of joy, connection, and community impact at the annual GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau Harvest Picnic—a signature fundraising celebration supporting individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
Our Mission: We make a lifetime commitment to changing lives and providing hope through the consistent delivery of FREE educational, therapeutic, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community, using a replicable playhouse model.
Our Vision: To see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and communities.
Share your voice!
Complete a program survey today and tell us what you want to see at GiGi's Playhouse Wausau!
Welcome to the GiGi’s Playhouse Family!
Are You a New Parent? Are You Expecting a child with Down syndrome? Or maybe you are new to the area?Congratulations and Welcome!
We are so glad you found us, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We are eager to connect with you and provide valuable resources tailored to you and your little one. Please take a moment to complete the form below.
Welcome to a journey filled with love, support, and endless possibilities. We can't wait to meet you! Remember, all programs and services are 100% FREE to Playhouse families!
Take the "GenerationG" pledge
and make a commitment to being accepting, generous and kind every day and in every way! By taking the pledge, you will join a new era of game-changers that we call #GenerationG!
Current Happenings
Literacy & Math Tutoring Enrollment Open!
We are thrilled to announce that enrollment is now open for our Fall 2025 1:1 Literacy and Math Programs at GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau! These free, individualized programs are designed specifically for individuals with Down syndrome, offering personalized instruction that builds confidence, independence, and a love for learning. Whether your child is just beginning their educational journey or looking to strengthen existing skills, our programs provide a fun, supportive environment where every achievement is celebrated
To enroll or learn more about our literacy program visit HERE.
To enroll or learn more about our math program visit HERE.
Join our Board of Managers!
GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau is seeking passionate, driven individuals to join our Board of Managers. If you have experience in non-profit leadership, marketing, or fundraising, and a heart for individuals with Down syndrome, we’d love to connect with you! As a board member, you’ll help shape the future of our Playhouse, expand our reach, and ensure every individual with Down syndrome is empowered to achieve their best of all.
Be a voice. Be a leader. Be the change.
Email Erica at [email protected] to receive a Board application.
What Families Are Saying
GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau is not only for those with Down Syndrome but also for their families. Noah has many supporters but one of his biggest cheerleaders is Conner. He's a great big brother. - Paula Rustad
Annalisa has really blossomed into a kitchen helper since she started the kitchen class at GiGi's. She never entered the kitchen before and now she is interested in everything that goes on there. She is learning more skills and is busy trying to put them to use at home helping me…Everything is done with a huge smile on her face! - Lorelie Paulson
Our Voice
Inspired to Serve, Empowered to Support: Volunteer Alex Mehen
Best of All: Teddy Erickson- Finding Meaning, Music, and Confidence Through Tutoring
Why Registration Matters: Helping Us Keep Programs Free at GiGi’s Playhouse-Wausau
Volunteer Spotlight: Garrett Kohel
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