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LET’S CONNECT

Join the FUN! 

SUMMER Session 

Buddy Up CONNECTIONS

The Buddy Up Connections Program serves as the foundation of friendship for Athletes and Buddies. Through the meaningful connections that are built over time, Athletes expand their social circles. Buddies create new friends, while learning and practicing leadership skills, as they are leading each meeting. These 1:1 connections meet weekly throughout a session of 8 weeks, and as relationships strengthen, many pairs continue to meet on an ongoing basis.

“Buddy Up Connections created an unique opportunity for my son to connect with a new peer, create and build a friendship, and share fun teenage activities.”
~Columbus Athlete Parent

Location & Contact

Pairs work together to select the best time.

Contact Information

oliviaf@buforlife.org

For questions or further inquires, please contact your local Connections Facilitator via email.

Contact Facilitator

Schedule

Program Meeting

Paired Athletes and Buddies meet weekly.

 

SUMMER SESSION

TBA

SIGN UP

ATHLETES

*Check out the sign up link sent out by your local Buddy Up Tennis Coordinator.

BUDDIES

*Check out the sign up link sent out by your local Buddy Up Tennis Coordinator.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

Athletes will build relationships with their Buddies through natural, ongoing, socialization.

FITNESS

Athletes and Buddies will be given a variety of tennis and fitness drills and exercises to work on, together! 

ACTIVITY

Athletes will be introduced to a variety of themes through different types of activities that will allow them to explore new interests and talents.

ATHLETE

OUTCOMES

Foster a Peer Friendship
Increase Socialization Skills
Gain Confidence
Try New Activities
Strengthen Core
Have FUN

COMMITMENT

Meet once a week for 60-90 minutes for 8 weeks with the Buddy. Athlete Parents/Caregivers will be expected to communicate regularly with their Athlete’s Buddy and attend a chapter Kickoff.

BUDDY

OUTCOMES

Grow Personally
Enhance Leadership Skills
Connect and Give Back
Make a Difference
Be a Role Model
Have FUN

COMMITMENT

Meet once a week for 60-90 minutes for 8 weeks with the Athlete. ALL Buddies will be expected to attend a Buddy Boot Camp and a chapter Kickoff.

8 Week SUMMER Session:
June 13 – August 2
YOU choose the time & the place!

Buddies: Ages 14+
Athletes: Ages 10+ rec.

Activity Ideas to Choose From Include:

  • Fitness
  • Tennis
  • Science FUN
  • Service
  • Summer Experiences
  • Sports
  • Cooking
  • and MORE!

 

WHAT ATHLETES’
PARENTS HAD TO SAY

“Buddy Up Connections gave the Athletes an opportunity to work on social skills and have fun during this challenging time.”

“My daughter really looked forward to the FaceTime calls with her Buddy!”
~ Grand Rapids Parent 

“Buddy Up Connections helped my Athlete with social skills, friendship and allowed her to learn new activities and skills.”
~ Orlando Parent 

“Buddy Up Connections gave my Athlete something to look forward to each week.”
~Columbus Parent 

“This was a nice opportunity to practice interacting with a peer and try new things for my son.”
~ Arlington Heights Parent 

“The benefit of forming a relationship with the Buddy and having the social interaction this summer was extremely valuable at a time when so much social contact has been cut off. Buddy Up Connections was a huge part of my daughter’s summer.”
~ Columbus Parent