Buddy UP

01/23/2026

🌟 Thank you Angus! 🌟

For the second year in a row, Buddy UP! Social Skills is honoured (and doing a little happy dance over here 💃) to be named the 2026 Canadian Choice Award Winner for Community Services in Angus! 🏆

Three years ago, Buddy UP! began with one girl who simply needed a friend. Today, it has blossomed into a weekly meetup for neurodivergent youth, built on connection, inclusion, and belonging.

This recognition belongs to the Angus families, participants, and community partners who continue to show up, trust us, and help create welcoming spaces where everyone belongs.

THANK YOU for believing in connection, inclusion, and community and for cheering us on along the way! ❤️💙💛💚

01/12/2026

Creating art, building friendships 🧤🎨

Buddy UP! Kids enjoyed a beautiful "String of Mittens" session today.

01/07/2026

01/06/2026

Thank you Simcoe County! 🫶

This was such a memorable moment in our journey and these CommunityVotes - Simcoe County awards reflect the amazing participants and families that make our groups what they are today ❤️💙💚💛

Official 2025 Community Voting Awards Platform for Simcoe County, ON. Where the community votes for their favourites every year.

01/06/2026

✨ January Groups Are Here! ✨

We’re kicking off a new month of connection and support at Buddy UP!

January groups for kids & teens are now open for registration 💙🫶

🌌 Don't Forget! Neuroverse happens every Friday for 18+ Neurodivergent adults over Zoom.

💻 Register now at: www.buddyuptime.com
Spots are limited.

Come for the fun. Stay for the Friendships.
💙❤️💚💛

01/01/2026

We’re proud to continue embracing neurodiversity, amplifying voices, and building a community where everyone belongs ❤️💙💚💛

Thank you for being part of Buddy UP!’s journey. Wishing you and yours all the very best for 2026! 🎉

12/24/2025

Still taking this in 🫶

Two years in a row. One incredible community.

Thank you to everyone who has made Buddy UP! what it is today - this nomination is yours.

12/11/2025

Angus Library is closed.
No group today.
Happy Snow Day! ❄️ Stay safe & warm friends⛄️

11/28/2025

Calling all Neurodivergent Youth! 💛

Join us THIS SUNDAY at The Drawing House .ca in Barrie for an hour of art, fun, and friendship at our Art Design Challenge 🎨 🎲

A relaxed space where we will create, connect, and try something new!

⭐️7 spots left!⭐️

Register at buddyuptime.com
🔗 Link in Bio!

11/28/2025

❄️ December is here and our Buddy UP groups are ready to go! ❄️

Join us for kids or teens art & social skills groups for Neurodivergent youth running in Angus and Barrie, plus NeuroVerse! Our virtual Friday meetups for Neurodivergent adults looking to practise real-life skills like job interviews, conversation strategies, teamwork…and of course a ton of fun with interactive games and e-gift card prizes!

Whether you're joining us in person or online, there’s something for everyone this month.
✨ All in-person groups are OAP Approved.
✨ Registration for ALL groups available at www.buddyuptime.com
(Link in bio to join!)

Come for the fun. Stay for the friendships! Let's have fun together this December! 🎄💛

11/26/2025

POV: You see Neuroverse for the first time and instantly become Jim Carrey in 1994.

Do you know an Adult 18+ with Autism, OCD, Down Syndrome, AUDHD, ADHD or other Neurodiversity? Come hang out and make a friend (or a few!)

Join us every Friday for NeuroVerse over Zoom at 4:30pm EST for some fun social interactive games and a chance to win prizes while we have in-depth social skills conversations 👍

DM me for more info or click the link in bio to register!

See yas there! 👋