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SUMMARY:Tie Dye & S'mores 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of tie dying and s’mores making! Feel free to bring your own picnic and a blanket or chairs\, if you’d like. In addition to connecting on a lovely April day enjoying s’mores by the fire\, there will be tie dye supplies set up under the covered pavilion. Please feel free to bring your own articles to tie dye (shirt\, socks\, headband\, tote bag\, etc.)! It is sure to be a good time for all! \nDate:\nSaturday\, April 11th\, 2026 \nTime: \n4:00 to 6:00pm \nLocation:\nHeartland Retreat Center (16965 MO-45\, Parkville\, MO 64152) \nCost:\nThis event is free\, thanks to the generosity of Feist Charitable Foundation. \nTo Register:\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://campencourage.org/event/tie-dye-smores-2026/
LOCATION:Heartland Center\, 16965 NW 45 Hwy\, Parkville\, MO\, 64152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp Family Events,Volunteer Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Happy Hour 2026
DESCRIPTION:February 19\nVolunteer Happy Hour\nPlan to join us at Cliff’s Taphouse from 4:00 to 6:00pm for happy hour! We will treat you to appetizers while we mingle and catch up! This will be a great opportunity to network as well as meet other volunteers new or returning! Know of someone who might want to join you in the goodness this year\, bring them along! \nSo that we may plan accordingly\, please register HERE.
URL:https://campencourage.org/event/volunteer-happy-hour-2026/
LOCATION:Cliff’s Taphouse\, 3044 Gillham Road\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Through Our Eyes 2026
DESCRIPTION:Guests will be introduced to a panel of amazing autistic adults that will share the real and raw truth of their life on the spectrum. Discussions will include life then and now\, relationships\, work life\, and so much more. Snacks and drinks will be provided. \nDate:\nSaturday\, January 31\, 2026 \nTime:\n10:00am to 12:00pm \nLocation:\nKauffman Foundation Conference Center (4801 Rockhill Road\, Kansas City\, MO) \nCost:\nThis event is free\, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. \nTo Register:\nREGISTER NOW\nSchedule:\n10:00am Check in begins- enjoy a treat and find a seat \n10:15am Welcome and introductions \n10:30am: Through Our Eyes Discussion Featuring our Panelists \n11:45am: Q & A Period \n12:00pm: Closing Thoughts & Bid Adieu
URL:https://campencourage.org/event/through-our-eyes-2026/
LOCATION:Kauffman Foundation Conference Center\, 4801 Rockhill Road\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp Family Events,Volunteer Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T150000
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SUMMARY:Postcards & Pizza 2026
DESCRIPTION:January 11\nPostcards & Pizza\nJoin us at our Westport office from 1:00 to 3:00pm. Enjoy some yummy food\, good company and good conversation all while helping us prep postcards for our campers and fellow volunteers! Have a friend who might be interested in joining us as a volunteer in 2026? Bring them along for an extra prize! \nSo that we may plan accordingly\, please register HERE.
URL:https://campencourage.org/event/postcards-pizza-2026/
LOCATION:Camp Encourage Office\, 4025 Central Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111
CATEGORIES:Camp Sessions,Volunteer Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Winter Gathering 2025
DESCRIPTION:WINTER GATHERING\n‘Tis the time of year to come together and spread sweet cheer! This will be the final Camp Family event event of 2025! This Winter Gathering is free for current and interested campers and their families\, volunteers\, supporters\, Board\, and staff. \nNo need to bring anything other than your dear self! We’ll provide warm beverages (coffee and hot cocoa)\, some delicious sweet treats from McLain’s\, and other surprises\, including announcing this year’s Volunteer of the Year! \nDate:\nSunday\, December 7th\, 2025 \nTime: \n3:00 to 5:00pm \nLocation:\nMcLain’s Bakery (5833 Nieman Rd. Shawnee\, KS) \nCost:\nThis event is free\, thanks to the generosity of our supporters.\nTo Register:\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://campencourage.org/event/winter-gathering-2025/
LOCATION:McLain’s Market Shawnee\, 5833 Nieman Rd\, Shawnee\, KS\, 66203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp Family Events,Volunteer Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Swimming Social 2025
DESCRIPTION:END OF SUMMER SWIMMING SOCIAL\nLet’s say goodbye to summer with a splash! Please join us for an end of summer pool party at our beloved campgrounds. Participants will have the pool to themselves and be able to enjoy time to socialize and play on the slides\, diving board\, and zero entry area. \nBring a towel and swim wear appropriate for swimming\, jumping\, and playing (able to stay in place and be comfortable during play without the wearer having to worry about adjusting it). If preferred\, feel free to bring life jackets and goggles. \nLife guards will be on duty\, floaties will be available\, and snacks and drinks will be provided. \nDate:\nSunday\, August 24\, 2025 \nTime:\n1:00 to 3:00pm \nLocation:\nHeartland Retreat Center (16965 MO-45\, Parkville\, MO 64152) \nCost:\nThis event is free\, thanks to the generosity of Kyle’s Gift and other supporters. \nTo Register:\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://campencourage.org/event/swimming-social-2025/
LOCATION:Heartland Center\, 16965 NW 45 Hwy\, Parkville\, MO\, 64152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp Family Events,Volunteer Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Tie Dye & S'mores 2025
DESCRIPTION:TIE DYE & S’MORES\nNew in 2025! We are delighted to say our Free Family Events are growing! Join us on Sunday April 13th\, 2025 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at the Heartland Center (16965 NW 45 Hwy\, Parkville\, MO) for our first Tie Dye & S’mores event! Feel free to bring your own picnic and a blanket or chairs\, if you’d like. In addition to connecting on a lovely April day enjoying s’mores by the fire\, there will be tie dye supplies set up under the covered pavilion. Please feel free to bring your own articles to tie dye (shirt\, socks\, headband\, tote bag\, etc.)! It is sure to be a good time for all! \nDate:\nSunday\, April 13th\, 2025 \nTime: \n2:00 to 4:00pm \nLocation:\nHeartland Retreat Center (16965 MO-45\, Parkville\, MO 64152) \nCost:\nThis event is free\, thanks to the generosity of Kyle’s Gift and other supporters. \nTo Register:\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://campencourage.org/event/tie-dye-smores-2025/
LOCATION:Heartland Center\, 16965 NW 45 Hwy\, Parkville\, MO\, 64152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp Family Events,Volunteer Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T180000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Happy Hour 2025
DESCRIPTION:March 29\nVolunteer Happy Hour\nPlan to join us at Fat Sully’s in Westport from 4:00 to 6:00pm for happy hour! We will treat you to appetizers while we mingle and catch up! This will be a great opportunity to network as well as meet other volunteers new or returning! Know of someone who might want to join you in the goodness this year\, bring them along! \nSo that we may plan accordingly\, please register HERE.
URL:https://campencourage.org/event/2025-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Fat Sully’s – Westport\, 4144 Pennsylvania Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111
CATEGORIES:Camp Sessions,Volunteer Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T123000
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SUMMARY:Through Our Eyes 2025
DESCRIPTION:Guests will be introduced to a panel of amazing autistic adults that will share the real and raw truth of their life on the spectrum. Discussions will include life then and now\, relationships\, work life\, and so much more. Snacks and drinks will be provided. \nDate:\nSaturday\, March 1\, 2024 \nTime:\n10:30am to 12:30pm \nLocation:\nKauffman Foundation Conference Center (4801 Rockhill Road\, Kansas City\, MO) \nCost:\nThis event is free\, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. \nTo Register:\nREGISTER NOW\nSchedule:\n10:30am Check in begins- enjoy a treat and find a seat \n10:45am Welcome and introductions \n11:00am: Through Our Eyes Discussion Featuring our Panelists \n12:15pm: Q & A Period \n12:30pm: Closing Thoughts & Bid Adieu \nAbout the Panelists:\nEnigma Addis \nI’m twenty years old. My pronouns are they/them. I currently live at home with my parents and two dogs\, Stella & Louie. I take a choir class through Maple Woods Community College. My favorite thing ever is music. I play piano\, sing in choir\, and I used to play trumpet. On top of making my own music\, I also love listening to rock & metal bands and attending concerts. Starset\, Shinedown\, & Breaking Benjamin are a few of my favorite bands. I currently work part time at a coffee shop called HullHouse Coffee. They’re an inclusive place with a mission of acceptance. I have been working there for a little over a year now and I absolutely love my job. I mostly work the register\, although I have started learning how to actually use the espresso machine. And finally\, I love telling dad jokes. I absolutely love terrible puns.  \nJoe Harman \nJoe Harman is the manager of Neuro Diverse City (NDC)\, a neurodivergent and disability-focused social recreation center for teens and adults in Platte County\, MO\, and active lived-experience autism consultant. Before leading NDC\, Joe worked as a stand-up comedian with jokes and stories that share the autism experience with respect and insight and was an inaugural grantee of the Steel City Arts Foundation in Pittsburgh\, PA. Joe’s special interests are Muppets and the TV show Taskmaster and will go on forever if you bring them up. Joe is non-binary with he/they pronouns. \nMolly McDermott \nMolly was born in Romania in 1993. She lived in a children’s hospital until she was almost five. She was adopted by Michael & Kelly McDermott and now lives in Olathe\, KS. Molly graduated from Olathe South High School via Prairie Learning Center in 2013. She loves dogs and nurtured her ability to train them in the 4-H program for six years. She also likes to play softball & was on and adult team for seven years. Molly enjoys researching autism & wants to further her education in autism studies.  \n 
URL:https://campencourage.org/event/through-our-eyes-2025/
LOCATION:Kauffman Foundation Conference Center\, 4801 Rockhill Road\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T150000
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SUMMARY:Postcards & Pizza 2025
DESCRIPTION:January 12\nPostcards & Pizza\nJoin us at our Westport office from 1:00 to 3:00pm. Enjoy some yummy food\, good company and good conversation all while helping us prep postcards for our campers and fellow volunteers! Have a friend who might be interested in joining us as a volunteer in 2025? Bring them along for an extra prize! \nSo that we may plan accordingly\, please register HERE.
URL:https://campencourage.org/event/2025-postcards-pizza/
LOCATION:Camp Encourage Office\, 4025 Central Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111
CATEGORIES:Camp Sessions,Volunteer Gatherings
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