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WELCOME

Buddy UP! Social Skills is where fun meets creativity!

Providing a safe and positive space

for Neurodivergent Individuals to

paint, play games, socialize

and make friends!

Sessions are held in the Essa Public Library - Angus Branch

Weekly 5:00pm-6:30pm

(Holidays may effect session days/times)

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Are you a Returning Participant?
Just click here to sign up for your next sessions!

First time here?
Welcome!
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Parent/Guardian Information

First & Last Name

Phone

Participant Information

First & Last Name

Allergies

Additional Information: Please list any other additional information regarding the participant the facilitator should know to ensure any sensitivities may be avoided during the program. (ex. loud noises, certain music, changes in schedule etc.)

Each Session
1 HR 30 MIN
$35
All materials included

Choose your Sessions

MARCH 3 - **BUDDY UP! KIDS Angus Library 5:30pm-6:30pm

MARCH 5 - TEENS: POETRY WORKS Angus Library 5:00pm-6:30pm

MARCH 12 - TEENS: LUCK OF THE DRAW Angus Library 5:00pm-6:30pm

MARCH 17 - BUDDY UP! KIDS Angus Library 5:30pm-6:30pm

MARCH 19 - TEENS: GOING GREEN Angus Library 5:00pm-6:30pm

MARCH 26 - TEENS: IT'S IN YOUR HANDS Angus Library 5:00pm-6:30pm

By clicking submit you agree and understand that Buddy UP! is a safe, positive and inviting group for your teenager to make friends. You are open to equality and respecting all other participants based on their religion, race and gender preference.

By registering, you also adhere to Buddy UP! being a space for teens on the spectrum to be encouraged to socialize independently. Therefore, parent participation is not required or encouraged during group unless a one to one support is required.

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FAQ

COMMON QUESTIONS

DO PARENTS/GUARDIANS STAY DURING THE PROGRAM?

We strongly encourage independence at Buddy UP! and ask that parents and/or guardians drop off their child or teen at the program start time and pick up when program is finished.

DOES THE GROUP GO OUT IN THE COMMUNITY?

Currently Buddy UP! is strictly held within the Essa Public Library (Angus Branch) and on their grounds. Occasionally if weather permits, we may venture out onto the back field of the library to enjoy the outdoors, but we do not leave the Library property unless a special outing with permission forms is arranged.

With 20+ years of experience working with and supporting individuals of all ages on the spectrum, Kathleen Burroughs,

Founder of Buddy UP! Social Skills (former Owner of ABA on the GO) runs, operates and facilitates the entire program.

Kathleen is very well versed in the Autism community and her passion for improving the overall skill sets of youth with ASD

continues to grow year after year.

WHO RUNS THE PROGRAM?

WHAT DO WE BRING?

Participants are welcome to bring a snack and water bottle. If there are certain no-screen games, activities or special interests they would like to share with the group, we highly encourage them to bring what they like. Cell phones are permitted in group for phone calls or texts to parents/guardians.

HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION?

Submit your question here.
You will be contacted within 24 hours.
Thank You!

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PROUD RECIPIANT OF THE CANADIAN CHOICE AWARDS 2025

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Essa Public Library - Angus Branch

8505 County Rd 10 Unit 1, Angus, ON L0M 1B1

Join us every Wednesday 5:00pm-6:30pm

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COME FOR THE FUN. STAY FOR THE FRIENDSHIPS.

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