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!

Today's the Day! 💙Join us for our Teen & Adult Family Program Roundtable and help shape future programming at GiGi’s Pla...
06/11/2026

Today's the Day! đź’™

Join us for our Teen & Adult Family Program Roundtable and help shape future programming at GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry County. Share your ideas, discuss your family’s needs, and help us create programs that support our participants as they learn, grow, and build confidence.

Visit our online calendar to register: https://ow.ly/OEq250Z9ZuP

Families are also encouraged to complete our Program Planning Survey before attending to help guide the discussion.

Teen Program Survey: https://ow.ly/eNOv50Z9ZuO
Adult Program Survey: https://ow.ly/iJB450Z9ZuQ

B-I-N-G-O! đź’™Our Fantastic Friends participants had a great time together at Bingo Night, enjoying friendly competition, ...
06/11/2026

B-I-N-G-O! đź’™

Our Fantastic Friends participants had a great time together at Bingo Night, enjoying friendly competition, lots of laughs, and plenty of opportunities to connect with friends. Best of all, everyone was a winner!

A special thank you to our amazing volunteers—Tina, Ashlyn, Bipin, and Tom—for making programs like this possible. We appreciate the time, energy, and encouragement you bring to the Playhouse each month.

🎨 Let’s get creative!Join us for Art Explosion on April 16 at GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry County. Participants will explore...
06/10/2026

🎨 Let’s get creative!
Join us for Art Explosion on April 16 at GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry County. Participants will explore their creativity, build confidence, and have fun creating art together.
👉 Register here: https://ow.ly/nR5J50Z6UkO

We want to hear from our families! đź’™Join us for our Teen & Adult Family Program Roundtable and help shape future program...
06/10/2026

We want to hear from our families! đź’™

Join us for our Teen & Adult Family Program Roundtable and help shape future programming at GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry County. Share your ideas, discuss your family’s needs, and help us create programs that support our participants as they learn, grow, and build confidence.

Visit our online calendar to register: https://ow.ly/hkMx50Z9Gf7

Families are also encouraged to complete our Program Planning Survey before attending to help guide the discussion.

Teen Program Survey: https://ow.ly/6Obv50Z9Gf8
Adult Learner Program Survey: https://ow.ly/aUi750Z9Gf9

🍳 Join us for GiGi’s Kitchen Kids!Participants ages 8–12 will learn basic kitchen skills, practice following directions,...
06/09/2026

🍳 Join us for GiGi’s Kitchen Kids!

Participants ages 8–12 will learn basic kitchen skills, practice following directions, try new foods, and build confidence while preparing simple recipes together. Best of all, they’ll have fun and make new friends along the way!

To register, visit our online calendar: https://ow.ly/7uRm50Z6Ucj

We want to hear from our families! đź’™Join us for our Early Learners & School Age Family Program Roundtable and help shape...
06/08/2026

We want to hear from our families! đź’™

Join us for our Early Learners & School Age Family Program Roundtable and help shape future programming at GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry County. Share your ideas, discuss your family’s needs, and help us create programs that support our participants as they learn, grow, and build confidence.

Visit our online calendar to register: https://ow.ly/S3rQ50Z6U71

Families are also encouraged to complete our Program Planning Survey before attending to help guide the discussion.

Early Learner Program Survey: https://ow.ly/fwzc50Z6U73
School-age Learner Program Survey: https://ow.ly/l6pw50Z6U74

Need to bring your participant? No problem! We’ll have open play available during the roundtable discussion.

It was so great to see our McHenry County participants and families at this year's National Playhouse 5K Dash for Down s...
06/08/2026

It was so great to see our McHenry County participants and families at this year's National Playhouse 5K Dash for Down syndrome! đź’™

Our friend Sam was all smiles and proudly showed off the medal he earned after crossing the finish line. 🏅

The event was a tremendous success, but it's moments like these that remind us why GiGi's Playhouse programs matter. Seeing participants build confidence, celebrate their accomplishments, and shine in their own way is what it's all about.


Way to go, Sam! We are so proud of you. đź’™

Check out what's happening this week, at our McHenry Playhouse! Don't forget to visit our online calendar to register fo...
06/08/2026

Check out what's happening this week, at our McHenry Playhouse! Don't forget to visit our online calendar to register for programs: https://ow.ly/8YHS50Z6U4V

06/06/2026

Every child deserves to be celebrated... including a child born with Down syndrome. ​

When Sofia was born, her parents expected joy. Instead, they were met with clinical terms and quiet concern. But in this moving video, Sofia’s dad, Sergio — who attends GiGi's Playhouse — shares what he wishes every new parent could hear:​

You’ll be great. Your child will be great. Life will be great.​

His words are a reminder that a Down syndrome diagnosis isn't the end of anything; it’s the beginning.​

At GiGi’s Playhouse, we show families how great that journey can be. In addition to providing FREE educational and therapeutic programming, we provide community, support, and assurance that everything will be okay.​

Every life has value.
06/05/2026

Every life has value.

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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