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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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Events, Fundraising, News

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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Volunteers, campers, and parents provide feedback Volunteers, campers, and parents provide feedback after camp sessions. How sweet is this reflection from a volunteer? "Campers socialize in ways I don't think they get the chance to elsewhere. A parent told me their camper doesn't often hang out with other kids, and hugely prefers solo activities, but once they got settled into their cabin, they opened up to so many other campers throughout the week. Watching them make friends is so precious. Camp is an undeniably perfect environment to meet new people and try new things."
Our first summer camp carnival is just ONE WEEK fr Our first summer camp carnival is just ONE WEEK from tonight and our campers reeeeAAAALLY need volunteers to pull it all together. It’s a great opportunity for individuals, families, and also groups! The volunteer shift runs from 5:00 to 7:30pm on Thursday, June 11. To sign up, please visit the CARNIVAL link in our bio. ⭐⭐
WE WOULD LOVE YOUR SONG RECOMMENDATIONS! As we wr WE WOULD LOVE YOUR SONG RECOMMENDATIONS! As we wrap up each summer camp, we gather everyone together for a slideshow of photos from the week. Parents often share how amazed they are that their campers brave new things and they treasure seeing their child full of smiles. We try to pair sweet (and fun!) songs when sharing the photos. Might YOU have any song recommendations? If so, please place your ideas (Song Title and Artist) in the comments below! 👇
Join us by the pool THIS Saturday! Slots are still Join us by the pool THIS Saturday! Slots are still available! 🏊🏼‍♀️ 🏊🏼‍♀️ 🏊🏼‍♀️ Participants will have the pool to themselves while sharing time together in a safe, welcoming space. Life guards will be on duty, floaties will be available, and snacks and drinks will be provided (even shaved ice!) Open to current and potential: campers and their loved ones, staff and volunteers, and supporters. 🗓: Saturday, June 6, 2026 🕐: 1 to 3pm 📍: Tall Oaks Camp and Conference Center (12778 189th Street Linwood, Kansas 66052) This event is free, thanks to the generosity of the Feist Charitable Foundation, @beaconwealthadvisory, and @autismsupportnowaba . Visit the CAMP FAMILY EVENTS link in our bio to register.
Camp is not a luxury. For a child who has never g Camp is not a luxury. For a child who has never gone fishing or horseback riding, it’s an introduction to lifelong joy and recreation. Give the gift of new experiences—every dollar is doubled. Click the "DOUBLE MY DONATION" 🔗 in our bio.
We understand that each camper has his/her/their o We understand that each camper has his/her/their own interests, motivators, strengths, and areas for need of support and growth. Although we provide a great deal of individualized supports, many of our activities also aim to achieve these general goals.
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