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LET’S CONNECT

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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 while Buddies create new friends and practice leadership skills as they lead each group meeting. These connections thrive within a group setting, where Athletes and Buddies gather for planned meetups to engage in shared activities. The program meets weekly throughout a session of 6 weeks, and as relationships strengthen, many participants continue to meet on an ongoing basis.

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