GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix Free Educational & Therapeutic Programs

GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix Free Educational & Therapeutic Programs offers free therapeutic, educational, and career training programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. The program includes literacy tutoring, math tutoring, art exploration, purposeful play, dance, one-on-one speech and language, one-on-one literacy, one-on-one math, movement-based fitness, music, and an interactive parent-and-child communication program.

Programs

• Programs throughout the week and on the weekends at designated times — Individuals with Down syndrome; children and adults of all ages, from prenatal diagnosis through adulthood · Educational programs support parents/caregivers, volunteers, and participants.
• Literacy Tutors / Literacy Tutoring — Individuals with Down syndrome; students as young as age 3 · Helps a child learn to read; includes specific tutor training and observation hours.
• Math Tutors / Math Tutoring — Individuals with Down syndrome; students as young as age 3 · Helps a child learn math skills; includes specific tutor training and observation hours.
• Art Explosion — All ages welcome · Hands-on exploration of diverse art media; supports self-expression, confidence, social skills, and fine and gross motor skills.
• Destination Discovery — All ages welcome · Supports fine motor skills, gross motor skills, social skills, and language through purposeful play and peer-to-peer interaction.
• GiGi’s Dance — Introduces basic dance styles, techniques, and movements while improving gross motor skills, mental and muscle memory, cardiovascular conditioning, strength, flexibility, and coordination.
• GiGi’s Amina Grace One-on-One Speech & Language Program — Youth, teens, and adults; recommended for all ages
• One-on-One Literacy — Recommended for ages 3+ · Uses instruction based on student interests and inspirations; supports sight words, vocabulary, comprehension, articulation, self-esteem, speech clarity, and fine motor skills.
• One-on-One Math — Recommended for ages 3+ · Uses a multi-sensory, strength-based approach to build math skills, self-esteem, confidence, critical thinking, problem-solving, independence, autonomy, and fine motor skills.
• GiGiMOVE — Fitness program using movement-based activities such as team sports, circuit workouts, yoga, martial arts, rhythm-based fitness, and more.
• Music Makers — Music program that supports self-confidence, social skills, communication, and motor skills.
• LMNOP — Recommended for ages newborn to 36 months · Interactive program for parents and young children learning basic sign language and other forms of communication using music and language-based activities.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• General schedule: Educational programs are offered throughout the week and on the weekends at designated times.
• Facility hours: Mon - Thurs: 8am - 3pm; Fri: 8am - Noon; Saturdays: 10am - 1pm

About the provider

Educational programs are offered throughout the week and on the weekends at designated times. Families and siblings are always welcome during programs or any time when the Playhouse is open. Volunteers support the program host, interact with kids, and set up and take down materials used for the program, and parents are expected to remain at the Playhouse during programs and be actively involved in supporting their child’s participation.

Programs are free. Families and siblings are always welcome during programs or any time when the Playhouse is open. Volunteers under 18 have age-based requirements. Tutors must be 18 or older. All volunteers 18 and older are subject to a background search.

Last updated August 31, 2026.