GiGi's Playhouse - Down Syndrome Awareness Centers

Who we are...

GiGi’s Playhouse is a Down syndrome awareness center.
With multiple locations, we offer activities, resources, educational programs and support for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community.

Read more about us here.

What a turnout! Over 2000 people came to our 6th Annual 5K!
Pictures can be found here

Please join GiGi's Hoffman Estates as we walk in the Hoffman Estates 4th of July Parade!
Help us Spread the Love - the more, the merrrier!
Contact the HE Playhouse for details and to RSVP, email info@gigisplayhouse.com or call 847.885.7529.

Click on your Playhouse for more info
Hoffman Estates
Fox Valley
Chicago
McHenry
Sioux City, IA

Learn to Read program
See here to learn about our FREE literacy program

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NEW! Read our Blog

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2009 Calendar

On SALE $8! click here to order.

Family Stories from the children featured in our calendar.

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Read how it all began.

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Heard around the playhouse

Looking to open a Playhouse in your area? Click here to find out how.

"From the 1st day we walked in, it felt like we had been part of this family forever!"

i have a voice

GiGi's Sibling Video wins an Emmy!
The Sibling video, featuring 12 siblings who share their perspective on what life is like growing up with a brother or sister with Down syndrome, has won an Emmy! Click on the following link to view this powerful an inspiring video...Sibling Video

Never been to the Playhouse?? Check out our new video..."My Sister"
My Sister Movie small (2.6 Mb)
My Sister Movie large (19 Mb)

Ways you can create Awareness

Are you an expectant mother with the possibility of your baby having Down syndrome? Click here.

Save the Dates!!

Hawgs and HotRods
June 28, 2009

Golf Outing

July 30, 2009

Tour De GiGi's 2nd Annual Bike Ride!
September 19, 2009

GiGiFest
October 4, 2009

Playhouse Locations

Sioux City, IA
1551 Indian Hills Drive
Suite 7
Sioux City, Iowa 51104
siouxcity@gigisplayhouse.org
(712) 226-PLAY
Fax: 712-226-7530

Hoffman Estates
1069 W Golf Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60194
847-885-PLAY (7529)
Fax: 847-885-4903

Fox Valley
4024 Fox Valley Center Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
630-778-PLAY (7529)
Fax: 630-778-7519

McHenry
1720 N Richmond Rd
McHenry, IL 60050
815-385-PLAY (7529)
Fax: 815-385-7538

Chicago
3660 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60618
773-583-PLAY (7529)
Fax: 773-583-7532

"It’s like a second home. I can’t even explain it without tearing up with gratitude."