Peer Buddies
Peer Buddies
Become a Peer Buddy at Courageous Acres
Friendship. Leadership. Inclusion.
What Is a Peer Buddy?
Peer Buddies are neurotypical children ages 7 through 17. These individuals join us for the day camp sessions and work cooperatively with their assigned Courageous Acres Counselor to provide a meaningful camping experience for one peer with disabilities within the same age range. The Peer Buddy must be positive, enthusiastic role models and friends to our campers and have a caring, compassionate heart.
A Peer Buddy is a volunteer that is a typically developing, same-aged student that is paired up with a camper with a disability at Courageous Acres. Being a peer buddy encourages positive social interactions and social relationships to develop between students with and without disabilities.
What We Expect from Peer Buddies
✅ Be a kind, respectful role model
✅ Respect privacy and confidentiality
✅ Show empathy—not pity
✅ Be patient, listen actively, and stay positive
✅ Encourage everyone and celebrate progress
✅ Keep an open heart—and have fun!
Why Should Your Child Join?
🤝 Build lifelong friendships
🌱 Grow confidence and empathy
💬 Develop leadership skills
💖 Experience the joy of inclusion
📅 2025 Camp Sessions & Details
Session 1: June 23–27
Session 2: July 28–August 1
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Monday–Friday)
💲 Fee: $150/week
