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!

🧪 Teen Tastic turned our kitchen into a lab for Kitchen Chemistry Night! 🥽Our teens had a great time tackling lab relay ...
08/13/2026

🧪 Teen Tastic turned our kitchen into a lab for Kitchen Chemistry Night! 🥽

Our teens had a great time tackling lab relay races, making their own lava lamps, and chopping and assembling healthy snacks. Lots of teamwork, laughs and new friendships along the way! 💙

💙 New to GiGi's Playhouse?The Virtual Playhouse New Family Orientation is a great way to learn about GiGi's Playhouse pr...
08/13/2026

💙 New to GiGi's Playhouse?

The Virtual Playhouse New Family Orientation is a great way to learn about GiGi's Playhouse programs, discover ways to get involved, and connect with other new families from across the network.

👉 Register here: https://ow.ly/Hu9V50ZwNmH

08/12/2026

Changing perceptions, one word at a time.​

When Jade began reading through GiGi’s 1:1 Literacy Tutoring Program, everything changed. Her teacher saw her abilities, and that sparked a ripple effect. The kids, the classroom, the culture—everyone began to truly see and accept Jade.​

That's the impact of our 1:1 tutoring programs. In addition to teaching skills, they open minds!​

There's still time to enroll in our 1:1 Literacy and Math Tutoring Program. Enroll here!​ https://gigisplayhouse.tfaforms.net/4719662?playhouse=a0q50000005qQc2

Here's another myth worth challenging:Learning doesn't stop because someone has Down syndrome.With access to education, ...
08/11/2026

Here's another myth worth challenging:

Learning doesn't stop because someone has Down syndrome.

With access to education, support, and opportunities, individuals with Down syndrome continue to grow, develop new abilities, and achieve meaningful milestones throughout their lives.

At GiGi's Playhouse, our FREE programs are designed to support learning, confidence, and achievement at every age and stage.

Learn more at our link in bio.

There's still time to help us change lives!​There’s 1 week left to apply to become a 1:1 Literacy or Math Tutor!​Our FRE...
08/10/2026

There's still time to help us change lives!​

There’s 1 week left to apply to become a 1:1 Literacy or Math Tutor!​

Our FREE 1:1 Tutoring in Literacy and Math changes lives, helping our participants build critical skills like reading, comprehension, problem-solving, and critical thinking. These programs help individuals with Down syndrome learn in a way that works best for them.​

But we need your help! We need literacy and math tutors!​

As a volunteer tutor, you can help someone reach their full potential! And we make tutoring simple—just commit to as little as one hour a week, and we’ll work around your schedule!​

Only 1 week left to apply to become a tutor for our fall session. ​

Apply now!​ https://gigisplayhouse.org/mchenry/volunteer/

08/09/2026

Cooper threw out the first pitch at a Giants game. Just let that sink in.

stepped onto that mound and delivered — and the crowd's reaction says everything about what happens when the world gets to see what families like his already know.

This is what GiGi's Playhouse is about. Not just teaching skills, but building the kind of confidence that puts a kid on a baseball field in front of thousands of people. Free programs, real belief, and a community that never puts a ceiling on what's possible.

Learn more at our link in bio.

It's a big day for our GiGi's family! 🎉Today (August 8th), we're welcoming GiGi's Playhouse Knoxville, our 63rd location...
08/08/2026

It's a big day for our GiGi's family! 🎉

Today (August 8th), we're welcoming GiGi's Playhouse Knoxville, our 63rd location, to the family!

Welcome to the family, Knoxville! We can't wait to see all the lives you'll change. 💛

Employment is possible... and powerful.​Individuals with Down syndrome face highunemployment, not because of a lack of a...
08/08/2026

Employment is possible... and powerful.​

Individuals with Down syndrome face high
unemployment, not because of a lack of ability, but
often a lack of opportunity.​

The truth is: with the right support, they can thrive in the
workplace and contribute in meaningful ways.​

At GiGi’s Playhouse, our FREE career programs help build
job skills, confidence, and independence.​

Because everyone deserves the opportunity to work and
succeed. Learn more here.

🥒 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. 💙

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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