We exist to serve individuals with Down syndrome by providing a fun, active, and supportive environment for our Athletes to grow both physically and personally by engaging in activities that impact athletic, social, and emotional development.
5760 Maple Canyon Avenue Columbus, OH 43229
A weekly, high-energy adaptive tennis and fitness program for children and adults with Down syndrome beginning as early as 5 years old.
Questions? Contact: ColumbusTennis@buforlife.org
880 West Henderson Rd. Columbus, OH 43214
An adaptive pickleball program for Athletes ages 12 and over, featuring pickleball instruction and ball control activities.
Questions? Contact: Columbuspickleball@buforlife.org
150 W. Main St., New Albany, OH 43054
An adaptive, fun, core-focused fitness class that emphasizes safety and proper technique for Athletes ages 12 and over.
Questions? Contact: jennifer@buforlife.org
5760 Maple Canyon Avenue Columbus, OH 43229
Buddy Up Fitness is a full body circuit workout program designed for our Athletes ages 12 and over.
Questions? Contact: Columbusfitness@buforlife.org
Ongoing weekly, engaging and interactive Zumba®, Kickboxing and Fitness class specially designed for individuals with Down syndrome ages 10+ to increase heart rate and confidence with a maximum of fun.
Questions? Contact: jennifer@buforlife.org
Ongoing weekly, engaging and interactive Zumba®, Kickboxing and Fitness class specially designed for individuals with Down syndrome ages 10+ to increase heart rate and confidence with a maximum of fun.
Questions? Contact: jennifer@buforlife.org
Ongoing weekly, engaging and interactive Zumba®, Kickboxing and Fitness class specially designed for individuals with Down syndrome ages 10+ to increase heart rate and confidence with a maximum of fun.
Questions? Contact: jennifer@buforlife.org
Ongoing weekly, engaging and interactive Zumba®, Kickboxing and Fitness class specially designed for individuals with Down syndrome ages 10+ to increase heart rate and confidence with a maximum of fun.
Questions? Contact: jennifer@buforlife.org
Ongoing weekly, engaging and interactive Zumba®, Kickboxing and Fitness class specially designed for individuals with Down syndrome ages 10+ to increase heart rate and confidence with a maximum of fun.
Questions? Contact: jennifer@buforlife.org
Ongoing weekly, engaging and interactive Zumba®, Kickboxing and Fitness class specially designed for individuals with Down syndrome ages 10+ to increase heart rate and confidence with a maximum of fun.
Questions? Contact: jennifer@buforlife.org
Ongoing weekly, engaging and interactive Zumba®, Kickboxing and Fitness class specially designed for individuals with Down syndrome ages 10+ to increase heart rate and confidence with a maximum of fun.
Questions? Contact: jennifer@buforlife.org
Ongoing weekly, engaging and interactive Zumba®, Kickboxing and Fitness class specially designed for individuals with Down syndrome ages 10+ to increase heart rate and confidence with a maximum of fun.
Questions? Contact: jennifer@buforlife.org
Ongoing weekly, engaging and interactive Zumba®, Kickboxing and Fitness class specially designed for individuals with Down syndrome ages 10+ to increase heart rate and confidence with a maximum of fun.
Questions? Contact: jennifer@buforlife.org
Empowering people with Down syndrome through adaptive Athletic and Life Skills programs focused on fostering Health & Wellness, Friendship, and Independence.
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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? 👇
#BuddyUpforLife #ExpectMore #Pickleball #AdaptiveSports #Downsyndrome
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!
#BuddyUpTennis #AdaptiveTennis #Downsyndrome #Inclusion #SpecialEducation
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. 💛
#BuddyUpforLife #ExpectMore #ThankYou #AdaptiveProgramming #Downsyndrome
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. ✨
#BuddyUpforLife #ExpectMore #Friendship #Downsyndrome #DSAwareness #WorldFriendshipDay #InternationalDayofFriendship
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. ⭐️
#BuddyUpTennis #BuddyUpForLife #InclusionInAction #AdaptiveTennis #TennisForAll
