Buddy Up for Life serves to enable and empower people with Down syndrome to live healthy, connected, and independent lives through industry leading adaptive programs.
High-energy fitness and tennis program that builds coordination, confidence, and community through fun drills, match play, and team exercises.
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout program that builds strength, endurance, and confidence through full-body movement.
Fast-paced, skill-building program where Athletes learn strokes, strategy, and teamwork through guided drills and friendly match play.
Dynamic kickboxing-inspired workout that boosts cardiovascular health, core strength, and coordination through high-energy movement.
Music-driven dance workout led by a licensed Zumba® instructor that inspires self-expression and improves rhythm and balance.
Workout that blends strength and mindfulness, focusing on posture, balance, and body awareness from the inside out.
Interactive, discussion-based program that builds self-advocacy, conversation skills, and confidence through peer connection and real-world practice.
Classes are led by a licensed Speech-Language-Pathologist.
Hands-on culinary program that teaches cooking techniques, nutrition, and kitchen safety through guided recipes and meal prep.
Classes are co-led by a trained chef and special educator.
Practical money management program that builds financial awareness through budgeting, spending, saving, and decision making.
Classes are co-led by a subject matter expert from Fifth-Third Bank and a special educator.
iPad-based program that builds confidence using everyday technology and digital tools that support independence.
Classes are co-led by a subject matter expert and special educator.
Real-world safety program that teaches first-aid, decision making, and personal responsibility through hands-on instruction and simulations.
Classes are co-led by a nurse and special educator.
Independent living preparation program designed to build retention of previously learned skills delivered in an apartment-style learning lab.
Foundational cooking, finance, and technology program for those who benefit from higher levels of verbal and literacy support.
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Happy National Pickleball Day! 🏓
Buddy Up Pickleball is our fastest growing program, with 14 chapters around the US, and more to come! ✨
Where should we head next? 👇
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The Dallas Chapter of Buddy Up Tennis has been nominated as the Best Adapted Tennis Program in Texas! 🎾
Please take a moment to visit the link in bio to VOTE on the poll by USTA Texas (@usta_texas) (last category on the page) 🔗
Voting runs from August 7-16! 🗳️ Every vote counts!
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We’re so grateful to our incredible friends who hosted the Rosé on Clay tennis event benefiting Buddy Up Tennis in Cincinnati, OH! 🎾
Together, they raised nearly $4,000 to support opportunities for our Athletes to build confidence, friendships, and skills on and off the court. 🫶
Thank you to the Cincinnati Tennis Club (@ctc1880) for hosting and to everyone who sipped, rallied, and showed up! We’re so lucky to have a community that believes in the power of sport to bring people together. ✨
#BuddyUpforLife #ExpectMore #Tennis #Fundraiser #Downsyndrome
We`re so thankful for Giant Eagle (@gianteagle) and their support of Cooking for Life in Columbus. 🧑🍳✨
Through hands-on learning and new experiences in the kitchen, our Students continue to build skills and gain confidence. We are so grateful for your support of our mission. 💛
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Happy World Friendship Day 💙💛
Friendship is at the heart of our community. Today and every day, we`re celebrating all the friendships that make Buddy Up for Life such a special place.
We`re so grateful for the connections that make our community stronger and the friends who make every program even better. ✨
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Our Athletes in Dallas, TX are staying active, building confidence and having fun together on the courts and in the gym.
A huge thank you to Sandlot Children`s Charity (@sandlotcharity) for helping support our Athletes and our Buddy Up Tennis, Fitness, and Pickleball programming in Dallas! 💙💛
#BuddyUpforLife #ExpectMore #AdaptivePrograms #DownSyndromeAwareness #Downsyndrome #ThankYou
Summer has been full of learning, growth, and new experiences for our Communities for Life Students! 💙☀️
From practicing everyday life skills to exploring the community together, our Students are building confidence and independence every step of the way.
We`re so proud of all they`ve learned and accomplished this summer! ✨
#BuddyUpforLife #ExpectMore #AdaptivePrograms #Downsyndrome #DSAwareness #Communities
This weekend, Buddy Up Tennis Athletes hit the courts with our friends from the GLTA World Tour (@gltaworldtour) at the Columbus Classic! 🎾
From tennis drills and fitness activities to obstacle courses and team games, it was an incredible day of movement, connection, and fun. 💙
Thank you to the GLTA and Columbus Classic Tournament Director, Joey Dillon, for welcoming our Athletes, supporting Buddy Up for Life, and helping us share the power of inclusive sports. ⭐️
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