This is the story…
of our magical kids’ summer camp and the light and love that inspired it all. This film tells the story of Buddy Camp, and the very special big buddy, Jill Bailey Chenet, whose life and loving spirit inspired the camp to start again, amidst school-wide budget cuts and program closures.
Directed and edited by Matt Chenet of Left Side Up Films.
Watch two buddies in action.
Enjoyed the movie? Next, watch this short film highlighting a set of twins and their big buddies.
Many Big Buddies find their love for teaching and working with children as a potential career path, just like Jill Bailey Chenet did more than 15 years ago.
Stories like the "Twin Challenge" have come out of just about every Buddy Camp since its conception. That's why its future is so important.