GiGi's Playhouse Deerfield

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

🎃 WE NEED YOU AT JACK O’ LANTERN WORLD! 🎃
Jack O’ Lantern World is taking over Lake Zurich this October, and GiGi’s Playhouse Deerfield needs YOU to help make it happen!

Grab your friends and make a night of it! Groups can volunteer together at the beer tent, or sign up as an individual and we’ll get you plugged in. You can volunteer for one night, multiple nights, or an entire weekend!

So grab some friends, your coworkers, your family, or just yourself and come spend a spooky night volunteering with us! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094BAAAC2BA5F94-65429162-copy #/

08/31/2026

08/30/2026

It’s a quieter week this week at GiGi’s Deerfield while we transition from our summer to fall schedule, but rest assured more excitement is on it’s way soon!
 
As a reminder, you still have until Tuesday to get applications in for our very first session of 1:1 speech! 
 
https://gigisplayhouse.org/deerfield/sfcalendar/

08/29/2026

Did you know we offer 1:1 Math and Literacy Tutoring to our participants at absolutely no cost to them?! We’re able to do that because of our amazing volunteers who choose to continue to show up every single week and spend an hour of time with their participants!

Our tutors do so much more than teach from a book. They encourage learning, build confidence, and most importantly give participants the tools they need to continue to challenge themselves every day. Our 1:1 Math and Literacy Tutoring is developed specifically for individuals with Down syndrome learn best and takes no special training to volunteer! Just a passion for seeing everyone succeed! 
If you have just an hour a week to dedicate to tutoring, apply today! We are looking for volunteers that have weekend availability for our upcoming session! Apply today! https://gigisplayhouse.tfaforms.net/4719662?playhouse=a0q50000005reQu

08/28/2026

It might look like scrambled eggs, but it’s so much more than that.  💙
At GiGi’s Playhouse Deerfield, our purposeful programs are designed to build real-life skills, confidence, independence, and connection. Whether it’s learning to cook, trying something new, or simply having someone cheer you on, the little moments can make a big difference.
And then there’s the magic that happens between our volunteers and participants. Volunteers like Diane create meaningful connections while encouraging participants like Elinn to believe in themselves and discover, “I can do this!”
Because sometimes, confidence starts with something as simple as scrambled eggs! https://gigisplayhouse.org/deerfield/sfcalendar/

08/27/2026

Ellis has an important message for you... GET. YOUR. GALA. TICKETS!

Our Gala is only a few short weeks away, and we cannot wait to celebrate an unforgettable night at Ferrari Lake! From incredible food and drinks to dancing, Ferraris, an exciting auction, and even an exclusive bourbon tasting experience, this is going to be a night you do not want to miss.
Ellis says the countdown is ON, so grab your tickets before they’re gone and join us for a night full of fun, celebration, and support for the amazing individuals and families we serve!
📅 September 19
📍 Ferrari Lake Forest
🎟️ Get your tickets soon. Ellis is watching... and he knows who hasn’t bought theirs yet.

https://gigisplayhouse.org/deerfield/gala/

08/25/2026

We are so excited to announce the launch of the Amina Grace Speech & Language 1:1 Program at GiGi’s Playhouse Deerfield!

This program will provide individualized, one-on-one speech and language therapy for youth, teens, and adults with Down syndrome, helping participants strengthen their clarity of speech, communication, comprehension, confidence, independence, and so much more.

We are also excited to offer LSVT LOUD®, an additional, more intensive speech therapy opportunity for families who are interested and able to commit to the program’s schedule.

Two incredible opportunities. One important goal: helping our participants find and strengthen their voice.

Like all of our programs at GiGi’s Playhouse Deerfield, these services will be offered completely FREE OF CHARGE to our participants and families.

Applications are open now! If you are interested in speech and language services for your child, teen, or adult with Down syndrome, apply today! This first cycle will have a quick turnaround, sessions will begin September 14th!

https://gigisplayhouse.org/deerfield/amina-grace/

08/24/2026

Intern ➡️ Interim Staff ➡️ Emotional Support Coworker ➡️ GiGi’s Deerfield’s FIRST Speech-Language Pathologist on staff! Some people just feel like they were always meant to be part of the Playhouse, and Grace is one of them.

From intern, to interim staff, to unofficial emotional support coworker, Grace has grown alongside our Playhouse and now, as a licensed SLP, she is officially joining the team!

And she’s not just joining us. She’s helping us make a BIG dream come true.

Grace will be launching our #1 most requested program: FREE 1:1 Speech Therapy for our participants. It’s the culmination of so many dreams: the dream job, the dream program, and most importantly, the dream of our families to have the support they need to help their loved ones find and strengthen their voice, in whatever way they communicate.

Please join us in officially welcoming GRACE! 💙 We have a feeling she will be quite popular.

And trust us, you’re going to want to stay tuned.
More details about our Speech & Language Program coming TOMORROW!