Columbus
Ohio
Columbus
Ohio
Tennis
Buddy Up Tennis is a 90-minute clinic consisting of 60 minutes of professional tennis instruction and 30 minutes of fitness conditioning, for Athletes ages 5 and over. Each of our Athletes is partnered with a volunteer Buddy to maximize their experience. Buddies are required to be at least 14 years old, enthusiastic, energetic and ready to have fun! No tennis experience is required. All Athletes receive a team shirt and racquet.
Location & Contact
Location
Wickertree Tennis & Fitness Club
5760 Maple Canyon Avenue
Columbus, OH 43229
Contact Information
ColumbusTennis@buforlife.org
For questions or further inquires, please contact your local coordinator via email.
Schedule
Clinic Time
Saturdays, 9:30am- 11:00am
Clinic Dates
Winter Session
January
10, 17, 24, 31
February
7, 21, 28
March
7
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COST: $150/8 week session
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships are available
Please contact your location coordinator for information regarding scholarship availability.
New to our program?
PICKLEBALL
Buddy Up Pickleball is a 60-minute clinic consisting of 50 minutes of professional pickleball instruction and 10 minutes of ball control and tracking activities, for Athletes ages 12 and over. Volunteer Buddies are partnered with 1-2 Athletes to support the learning environment. Buddies are required to be at least 14 years old, enthusiastic, energetic and excited to have fun! No pickleball experience is required. Team shirts are provided to participants. Paddles are provided to Athletes.
Location & Contact
Location
Pickle and Chill
880 West Henderson Rd.
Columbus, OH 43214
Contact Information
Columbuspickleball@buforlife.org
For questions or further inquires, please contact your local coordinator via email.
Schedule
CLINIC TIME
Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m
Clinic Dates
Winter Session
January
8, 22, 29
February
5, 12, 19, 26
March
5
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COST: $120/8 week session
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships are available
Please contact your location coordinator for information regarding scholarship availability.
New to our program?
Cardio & Core
Buddy Up Cardio & Core is a dynamic, upbeat, core-focused fitness class created for individuals with Down syndrome (ages 12+). Buddy Volunteers (ages 14+) work with Athletes to provide feedback, ensure safety, and guide proper technique.
Location & Contact
Location
The Ohio State University
Wexner Medical Center Health
and Fitness Center
150 W. Main St., New Albany,
OH 43054
Contact Information
For questions or further inquires, please contact your local coordinator via email.
Schedule
CLASS TIMES & DATES
Winter Session
Tuesdays 4:30pm- 5:15pm
January
27
February
3, 10, 17, 24
March
3, 10, 17
Program Cost
Session Cost: $85/8 week session
Scholarship Opportunities
DSACO Scholarships Available
Please contact your location coordinator for information regarding scholarship availability.
New to our program?
Fitness
Buddy Up Fitness is a full body workout class for Athletes ages 12 and over. Our 8-10 station full-body circuit training program is designed to combine activities that both increase heart rate and strengthen muscle mass with an emphasis on core conditioning. Each Athlete is paired with a Volunteer Buddy to help them with proper form and to track progress. Buddy Up Fitness is filled with challenges and fun to help each of our Athletes reach their fullest potential.
This camp has finished until the next session. More info will be posted!
Location & Contact
Location
Wednesday Classes (A, B)
Wickertree Tennis & Fitness Club
5760 Maple Canyon Avenue
Columbus, OH 43229
Contact Information
Columbusfitness@buforlife.org
For questions or further inquires, please contact your local coordinator via email.
Schedule
CLASS TIMES & DATES
Winter Session
Wednesday A 6:00pm- 7:00pm
Wednesday B 6:45pm- 7:45pm
January
7, 14, 21, 28
February
2, 11, 18, 25
Program Cost
Session 1 & 2 Cost (each): $120/8 week session
Scholarship Opportunities
DSACO Scholarships Available
Please contact your location coordinator for information regarding scholarship availability.
New to our program?
Summer Camp
Buddy Up Summer Camp is a week-long camp providing a remarkable variety of experiences for our Athletes to learn, grow and explore. In addition to working on improving tennis skills, Campers will explore different sports, participate in team building activities, conduct cool science experiments, practice life skills and so much more!
This camp has finished until the next session. More info will be posted!
Buddy up Cardio Dance
ALL Athletes are welcome to join our Buddy Up Cardio Dance Sessions. The class is taught virtually, but the engagement level is just as high as in person, thanks to Miss Kimberly, our energetic and exciting instructor and our supportive Buddy Up for Life Environment!
To sign up for Cardio Dance Click HERE.
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