GiGi's Playhouse McHenry County

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GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center offers FREE programs to individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community, while sending a global message of acceptance for ALL!

🥒 Kitchen Kids was full of fun (and flavor!) 🍓Our young chefs made their own refrigerator pickles to take home—now comes...
08/07/2026

🥒 Kitchen Kids was full of fun (and flavor!) 🍓

Our young chefs made their own refrigerator pickles to take home—now comes the hard part...waiting two weeks to taste them! 😊 While they wait, they enjoyed making colorful fruit kabobs for a healthy and delicious snack.

We can't wait to hear what everyone thinks of their homemade pickles!

Storytime, songs, colors, and smiles! 🐻🌈This month's LMNOP theme was Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Our little...
08/06/2026

Storytime, songs, colors, and smiles! 🐻🌈

This month's LMNOP theme was Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Our little learners and their families had so much fun singing, practicing their colors, and enjoying time together.

Every LMNOP class is filled with opportunities to learn through play while building friendships and celebrating each child's Best of All. 💙

08/05/2026

Our FREE 1:1 Literacy and Math Tutoring Program is a game-changer!​

As Kim, Jade’s mom, shares, GiGi’s 1:1 tutoring programs meet individuals with Down syndrome where they learn best.​

Whether it’s learning the word "mom," mastering math skills, or diving into a chapter book, our personalized tutoring helps participants reach their full potential!​

There's still time to sign up for the Fall tutoring session! Sign up here!​ https://gigisplayhouse.tfaforms.net/4719662?playhouse=a0q50000005qQc2

Looking for a fun night out with friends? Join us for Teen Tastic! 💙Teens ages 13–17 will enjoy fun activities, time wit...
08/05/2026

Looking for a fun night out with friends? Join us for Teen Tastic! 💙

Teens ages 13–17 will enjoy fun activities, time with friends, and a welcoming space to build confidence and connect with others.

📅 Tuesday, August 11
⏰ 6 – 7:30 PM

Registration is requested: https://ow.ly/QGTM50ZuOpu

Every individual brings unique strengths to the world.Many people with Down syndrome are known for qualities like kindne...
08/04/2026

Every individual brings unique strengths to the world.

Many people with Down syndrome are known for qualities like kindness, perseverance, authenticity, and optimism that positively impact their families, workplaces, schools, and communities.

At GiGi's Playhouse, we celebrate abilities while providing FREE programs that help individuals continue building skills and confidence.

Because every achievement deserves to be recognized.

Learn more at our link in bio.

☀️ Thank you for a wonderful Summer Playhouse Party! ☀️Thank you to everyone who joined us—our participants, families, a...
08/04/2026

☀️ Thank you for a wonderful Summer Playhouse Party! ☀️

Thank you to everyone who joined us—our participants, families, and volunteers—for an afternoon of fun, food, and time together.

A special thank you to Meijer for generously donating the hot dogs and hamburgers, and to the McHenry Community High School District #156 Key Club for decorating, leading crafts, and volunteering their time throughout the day.

To our amazing volunteers, thank you for all you do to make our Playhouse such a special place. Your time, talents, and dedication make our Playhouse possible every day.

It truly takes a community, and we're so grateful for ours. 💙

Help GiGi's Playhouse change lives!​Our FREE 1:1 Tutoring in Literacy and Math program supports individuals of all ages ...
08/03/2026

Help GiGi's Playhouse change lives!​

Our FREE 1:1 Tutoring in Literacy and Math program supports individuals of all ages in building essential skills like reading, comprehension, problem-solving, and critical thinking. These programs are tailored to help individuals with Down syndrome learn in a way that work best and succeed in reading and math.​

But we need your help! On average, we can only match 50% of our participants because we don't have enough tutors.​

You can help us change this! Just 1 hour a week can make a life-changing difference. ​

As a volunteer tutor, you can help someone reach their full potential, and we’ll work around your schedule!​

Find out more > https://gigisplayhouse.org/mchenry/volunteer/

Check out what's happening this week at our McHenry Playhouse! Don't forget to register - https://ow.ly/MwO450ZuOge ...
08/02/2026

Check out what's happening this week at our McHenry Playhouse!
Don't forget to register - https://ow.ly/MwO450ZuOge

☀️ Today's the day! ☀️We can't wait to celebrate with our Playhouse families! Join us for an afternoon of food, music, d...
08/02/2026

☀️ Today's the day! ☀️

We can't wait to celebrate with our Playhouse families! Join us for an afternoon of food, music, dancing, crafts, yard games, and a free family raffle with fun prizes.

Don't forget to bring a lawn chair if you have one.

See you soon!

08/01/2026

"The baby they said would ruin our lives is 2 years old today."

In this video from , two years of love, joy, and milestones speak louder than any fear ever could.

This is what we see every single day at GiGi's Playhouse. Families who were once handed a diagnosis wrapped in doubt, and who now can't imagine their lives any other way. Through free programs and a community built on belief, we walk alongside families from day one. Helping them see what we already know: individuals with Down syndrome don't diminish a family. They complete it.

Learn more about GiGi's Playhouse at our link in bio. 💙

Address

5404 West Elm Street
McHenry, IL
60050

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18153857529

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