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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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Events, Fundraising, News

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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Events, Fundraising, News

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’re excited to give a big THANK YOU to Littler 🧭 We’re excited to give a big THANK YOU to Littler Mendelson, P.C. for returning as an Adventurer Sponsor for Camp Encourage’s 2026 S’mores & Pours! 🔥✨ Partners like @littler_law help keep us moving forward on our mission and ensure more campers and families can experience the magic of camp. We are so grateful to have you alongside us again this year as we navigate another incredible S’mores & Pours season! 🧭 Want to join the adventure and become a sponsor too? There’s still time to partner with us and help make a lasting impact for autistic youth and families across our community. Click the S'MORES AND POURS link in our bio for more information.
Does your business or organization support individ Does your business or organization support individuals on the autism spectrum? 💚 Camp Encourage launched Camp Family Events to provide free, welcoming, judgment-free opportunities for families of children on the autism spectrum to connect, relax, and simply enjoy being together in a space where they feel understood and accepted. Due to the incredible response from families, we are expanding to seven Camp Family Events in 2026 and are seeking community partners who believe in acceptance, compassion, and belonging. Sponsoring Camp Family Events is a meaningful way to: 💚 Connect with local autism families and supportive community members 🤝 Build trust and visibility in a welcoming environment ☀️ Demonstrate your commitment to inclusion and belonging 📣 Receive recognition through events and Camp Encourage communications All sponsorship levels are welcome and recognized. Sponsors at the $500+ level may also host an information table at an event. Help us continue offering these events free to families throughout the year! click the SPONSOR 🔗 in our bio to process your gift.
SUCH sweet news! We were selected as a Mission Mon SUCH sweet news! We were selected as a Mission Monday Partner at Altar'd State in TWO local locations! 📍 Town Center Plaza Store, 5238 W 119th St, Leawood, KS 66209 📍Country Club Plaza Store, 436 Nichols Rd J-436, Kansas City, MO 64112 Here's the beautiful scoop! When you shop at either location on MONDAYS through July, Altar'd State will be donating 10% of all sales to Camp Encourage! 🛍 Shop away! 🥰 Thanks to Altar'd State for believing in our campers and in the mission of Camp Encourage!
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! 👇
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