Kelly Lee

Hello, summer!

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Hello, summer!

By Kelly LeeJune 06, 2018Comments Disabled

Summer days have started. School is out, the days are warming, days at the pool are increasing in number, and vacations are planned. Summer can be a joyous time yet also a stressful time of unstructured moments and a longing for routines that only a school year can provide. We, at Camp Encourage wait for […]

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Coming in April: Two Exciting New Events

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Coming in April: Two Exciting New Events

By Kelly LeeMarch 26, 2018Comments Disabled

When individuals involved in Camp Encourage gather, you always hear people say, “This feels like family!” We love that OH so much! This April, we’ll be gathering for that family-like feeling while supporting the scholarship needs of our campers! WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11TH from 4-9pm : CAMPERS, COOKIES, AND CRAFTS [BEER!]  What goes together better than Campers, Cookies […]

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#thankfulthursday

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#thankfulthursday

By Kelly LeeMarch 15, 2018Comments Disabled

I am finding myself especially thankful this morning. We are preparing for a mini camp session this weekend after having a board meeting last week, hosting 400 guests this past Friday at ‘Rents, and planning for our upcoming board retreat. Days have been busy and nights have been long but our cause is OH so […]

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Happy to be Part of the Magic!

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Happy to be Part of the Magic!

By Kelly LeeMarch 14, 2018Comments Disabled

This year, rather than doing our “countdown to camp” photos on Facebook, we are encouraging all involved to send a photo our way to be shared on social media holding one of THESE “I’M HAPPY…” signs. For each individual that sends us his or her photo (and for each time he or she does), we’ll enter that […]

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Uncovering the Treasures. A Guest Post by Kris Ray

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Uncovering the Treasures. A Guest Post by Kris Ray

By Kelly LeeFebruary 14, 2018Comments Disabled

What are you doing March 9th? You do not want to miss An Evening with the ‘Rents! I promise it will be one of THE most fun and memorable events you will ever attend. Four years ago I was presented with this wonderful, magical opportunity to be included in a stand up comedy event like […]

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Comedy and Campfires

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Comedy and Campfires

By Kelly LeeFebruary 13, 2018Comments Disabled

COMEDY An Evening with the ‘Rents is drawing closer and closer. Tickets are selling rapidly, sponsorships are rolling in (including our new beer sponsor, Martin City Brewing Company!), the comedians are perfecting their much anticipated time on stage, and we are counting down the days until Friday, March 9th! Click HERE for a plethora of […]

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‘Tis Not Farewell…

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‘Tis Not Farewell…

By Kelly LeeFebruary 02, 2018Comments Disabled

Our dear Jenny Hines has served as our Board President for many, many years and has been remarkable. As typical with nonprofit boards, board member term limits exist. With bittersweet emotions, we share THIS TRIBUTE to Jenny as her term serving on our Board comes to a close. She will continue to be part of […]

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Please Be Sure To Sign Up!

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Please Be Sure To Sign Up!

By Kelly LeeJanuary 16, 2018Comments Disabled

On this chilly day, we wanted to send a reminder of warmer days ahead.  If you are interested in attending our March or summer camp sessions in 2018, be sure to submit your needed form (or forms) sooner rather than later.  For the March MINI Camp Session (March 17-18), forms should be submitted no later […]

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With Your Gifts…

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With Your Gifts…

By Kelly LeeDecember 20, 2017Comments Disabled

With your gifts, youth with autism spectrum disorder are given a place where each is loved, accepted, and celebrated for exactly who he or she is. Due to your support, campers are encouraged to learn to notice the good in themselves and others while walking away with new friendships, recreational skills, and improved confidence. Each […]

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#Noticing Alissa

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#Noticing Alissa

By Kelly LeeDecember 08, 2017Comments Disabled

I met Alissa Workman in 2010 while she was completing her degree. As a class project, she was to complete an Agency Case Statement and kindly completed hers for Camp Encourage. I went back recently and peeked through her work. What fun to see how much she has grown since then and how far our […]

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