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Piedmont proclaims Aug. 18 Teen Sidekick Day; recreation staff and families praise inclusion program
Summary
The City Council read a proclamation recognizing the city’s Teen Sidekicks program, which pairs teen volunteers with neurodiverse campers; staff and parents described the program’s reach this year and said it has expanded access to mainstream camps.
Mayor Betsy Smigel Anderson read a City of Piedmont proclamation on Aug. 18 declaring Aug. 18, 2025, Teen Sidekick Day to recognize the Recreation Department’s volunteer program that helps neurodiverse children participate in camps and activities.
The proclamation and subsequent remarks emphasized the program’s role in inclusion and described how teen volunteers help campers build relationships and recreation skills. Recreation Supervisor Eva Phelan said the program started in fall 2021 with two after-school programs and has grown to include both school-year and…
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