Buddy Club
Who Are We
Our purpose is to include teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the general population of their schools. We strive to develop friendships between students with disabilities and students without disabilities. We strive to decrease isolation, provide opportunities for socialization, and increase inclusion in schools. All while having fun!!
What We Do
This unique club is centered on friendship! The Buddy Club provides opportunities for teens with disabilities to form friendships with teens without disabilities in their school. Buddy Club members are "matched" for the entire year and will commit to contacting each other on a regular basis during the school year.
All Buddy Club meetings will be held in person on campus during once a week Buddy Lunches.
Participating Schools
Richland School District
Leona Libby Middle School
Richland High School
Hanford High School
Pasco School District
Chiawana High School
Kennewick School District
Southridge High School
Kennewick High School
Kamiakin High School
Join the Club!
Parents/Guardians of “buddies,” please answer the questions as though you are your child. This application is geared toward the “peer buddies” (students without disabilities).
Mission Statement
The ”Buddy Club” facilitates an avenue, where teenagers with developmental disabilities or “Special Needs”
have opportunities for socialization and friendships with the entire high school population.
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Staff
Calista Bower
BUDDY CLUB COORDINATOR
Calista is our Buddy Club coordinator but has worked in other programs such as Partners N Pals as well. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Marriage and Family Studies and is currently completing her Master’s degree.
bc@arcoftricities.com
360-513-0437
