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July 2017 Camp Encourage

July 2017 Camp Encourage

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July 2017 Camp Encourage

By Kelly Lee Jul 25, 2017 Comments Disabled
July brought another great session of Camp Encourage!  Despite the heat, the days were filled with joy, laughter, friendships, noticing the good in ourselves and others, new adventures, and lots […]
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June 2017 Camp Encourage

June 2017 Camp Encourage

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June 2017 Camp Encourage

By Kelly Lee Jun 26, 2017 Comments Disabled
In June we kicked off our TENTH summer of providing overnight camps for youth with autism!The days were filled with joy, laughter, friendships, noticing the good in ourselves and others, […]
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Double your FUN Trivia Night benefiting Camp Encourage

Double your FUN Trivia Night benefiting Camp Encourage

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Double your FUN Trivia Night benefiting Camp Encourage

By Kelly Lee Jun 21, 2017 Comments Disabled
  Assemble your best Brain Trust and join us for a night of fun, trivia, food, and drinks! All proceeds from the evening will go towards scholarships for youth with […]
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Double your donation at Chipotle!

Double your donation at Chipotle!

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Double your donation at Chipotle!

By Kelly Lee Jun 01, 2017 Comments Disabled
Take a break from cooking while supporting a good cause! Join us for a DOUBLE Your Donation event at Chipotle in Lee’s Summit (SummitWoods location). Chipotle will donate HALF of […]
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Join us in counting down the days to camp!

Join us in counting down the days to camp!

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Join us in counting down the days to camp!

By Kelly Lee May 12, 2017 Comments Disabled
Each year we ask campers and volunteers to help us count down the days until camp. We LOVE seeing the photos as they come in, and get more and more […]
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Quiz for a Cause with Geeks Who Drink – a Trivia benefit for CE

Quiz for a Cause with Geeks Who Drink – a Trivia benefit for CE

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Quiz for a Cause with Geeks Who Drink – a Trivia benefit for CE

By Kelly Lee May 04, 2017 Comments Disabled
Come join the fun as Geeks who Drink welcome us to play trivia and raise funds for our campers! $5 per person, in teams of up to 6 players. $5 […]
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We <3 our volunteers!

We <3 our volunteers!

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We <3 our volunteers!

By Kelly Lee Apr 27, 2017 Comments Disabled
We love reflecting on all of the great memories and the tremendous growth we have had (and, have provided) as we approach our 10th summer of providing camps and our […]
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We Want to Hear YOUR Camp Encourage Stories!

We Want to Hear YOUR Camp Encourage Stories!

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We Want to Hear YOUR Camp Encourage Stories!

By Sonya Andrews Apr 15, 2017 Comments Disabled
This year, Camp Encourage is celebrating our 10th year of camp and WOW!—a lot has happened in those 10 years! We have grown not only in numbers of employees and […]
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Camps for Kids Matching Campaign 2017: April 1 – July 31

Camps for Kids Matching Campaign 2017: April 1 – July 31

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Camps for Kids Matching Campaign 2017: April 1 – July 31

By Sonya Andrews Apr 01, 2017 Comments Disabled
It’s springtime and everything is blooming like crazy here in Kansas City. Not only have the daffodils and lilacs gotten ahead of the growing game, it’s a great time for […]
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A Report From Our First Mini-Camp

A Report From Our First Mini-Camp

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A Report From Our First Mini-Camp

By Sonya Andrews Mar 29, 2017 Comments Disabled
What a wonderful first MINI CAMP we recently had! Thanks to all volunteers (many of which are shown below) and all campers for sharing the beautiful spring weekend with us. […]
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IF you have not signed up for the next free Camp F IF you have not signed up for the next free Camp Family Event at Timber Ridge Adventure Center, on May 23rd (in 10 days!), do so right away! It's such a lovely way for current campers to reconnect and also a wonderful way for potential campers, families, and volunteers to see what we're all about! There will be: fishing 🎣 boating 🛶 games 🎯 and ice cream 🍦 💚💚 Visit the CAMP FAMILY EVENTS 🔗 in our bio for details and to sign up. 💚💚
This year, we are bringing it back to @tall.oaks.c This year, we are bringing it back to @tall.oaks.camp! We’ll continue to hold five of our camps at our beloved Heartland “home” but for the newly added summer camp, we’ll be returning to our long time, prior camp “home” and couldn’t be more delighted! ⭐️ If your camper is between 13 and 18 and you haven’t applied yet, be sure to! Slots and scholarships are available but dwindling! ⭐️ If you are a volunteer looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity (or miss volunteering at Tall Oaks), apply today! 🌳 Select the APPLY TODAY 🔗 in our bio!”
Do you know a good hearted individual between the Do you know a good hearted individual between the ages of 10 and 18 that would make a great peer model camper? We have some slots remaining at each of the summer sessions! 💚💚 For details and to apply, visit the PEER MODEL CAMPERS link in our bio! 💚💚
Ever wonder how your donations are handled behind Ever wonder how your donations are handled behind the scenes? 💸 We voluntarily complete an annual financial review—a check-up by an independent CPA—to make sure our finances are solid and our practices are strong. ✅ It’s part of our commitment to you: our supporters, families, and community. When you give, you can trust that we’re stewarding your generosity with care and integrity. 💙 To view the 2025 Annual Report, click the ANNUAL REPORT 🔗 in our bio. 📊
🌸 Happy Mother’s Day 🌸 Today, we celebrate all th 🌸 Happy Mother’s Day 🌸 Today, we celebrate all those who mother, nurture, and care — in all the ways that love shows up. We honor: 💛 Moms and mother figures 💛 Grandmothers, aunts, and caregivers 💛 Foster moms, adoptive moms, and chosen family 💛 Those who have lost their mothers 💛 Those who long to be mothers 💛 Those with complicated or painful relationships around motherhood However this day finds you, you are in our hearts. 💕
Today is National Sleepover day, and what better p Today is National Sleepover day, and what better place to sleepover than at camp! Did you know that many of our campers are spending the night away from home or a familiar adult for the very first time when initially attending Camp Encourage? How special (and brave!) is that? And YOUR support and donations make it happen, especially for those campers that would not otherwise attend due to the costs involved. Join us TODAY by making a donation on National Sleepover Day to provide scholarship support to ensure more youth on the spectrum experience the joys of sleepover camp. YOUR GIFT WILL BE FULLY DOUBLED thanks to Camps For Kids. 🔥🔥 Click the “DOUBLE MY DONATION” 🔗 in our bio. 💚
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