What is Gigi’s Playhouse?
GiGi’s Playhouse is a one-of-a-kind achievement center for individuals with Down syndrome. The facility is located inside a renovated space and is privately funded and staffed by volunteers. Gigi's is open to donations, and they host a yearly gala fundraiser.
Gigi’s features scheduled programming throughout the week, but families are welcome to drop-in as well. Gigi’s serves all ages from infants to adults, and offers:
- A cozy foyer where families can relax while children are at play or engaged in programming
- Tons of toys with a purpose (everything at Gigi’s has either an educational or therapeutic purpose)
- A dance floor complete with party lights. During dance parties, a karaoke machine has been known to make its way onto the floor!
- Kid-friendly indoor gym equipment
- A full kitchen where cooking classes are offered
- Two tutoring rooms
- The Gigi U Classroom, a university-style space where life and career classes are offered to adults over the age of 18
- A separate retail facility and gift shop
Visitors Love to Shop Here
The retail and gift shop located within the Gigi’s Playhouse complex is one-of-a-kind. It’s filled with candles, sweet treats, and all sorts of unique gifts to commemorate your trip to Fort Wayne. The gift shop is staffed with graduates of Gigi U, who are trained in customer service as well as graphic design.
The store’s friendly staff can personalize many items with your name, message, photos, or logo. Gigi’s store features an impressive lineup of items for family reunions, baby showers, weddings, and corporate giveaways. Turnaround on your personalization is fast. The staff at Gigi’s can usually have your order ready the next day or sooner.
Gigi's Playhouse's Director is delighted with the work being done at the gift shop and expressed joy in describing the staff’s approach to their work, “The pride on their faces when they’re serving a customer is the best thing in the world. They have purpose, and they know it.”
Genesis Health Bar
Genesis Health Bar is another great asset as it allows members of Gigi's to put their newly acquired skills to use by serving the community with tasty wraps, salads, and snacks!
The Gigi's Playhouse is located at 6081 N. Clinton Street, 46825, and is open 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday.
