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A back-to-school wish for our campers

A back-to-school wish for our campers

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A back-to-school wish for our campers

By Kelly Lee Aug 25, 2017 Comments Disabled
May your experiences at Camp Encourage stay with you as you return to school    Activity around our office has slowed as we bid goodbye to our summer staff and […]
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It’s National S’mores Day!

It’s National S’mores Day!

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Fundraising, News

It’s National S’mores Day!

By Kelly Lee Aug 10, 2017 Comments Disabled
Today is a perfect day to tell you about S'Mores & Pours 2017!   S'Mores & Pours 2017: Camp Stories is happening Friday, October 20 at 6:00PM at the Vox […]
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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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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 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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Looking for an easy way to support our mission and Looking for an easy way to support our mission and our campers? Click on the below link to access our updated wishlist of items regularly replenished. Simply donating an item or two would be greatly appreciated. Or, the list could be shared with a service group to encourage a collection drive. For item pick up or to drop items off at our office, contact us at info@campencourage.org. 💚💚 Click on the WISH LIST 🔗 in bio for an our updated list of regularly replenished items. 💚💚
Aimee and Sandy have BIG news! For the first time Aimee and Sandy have BIG news! For the first time ever, campers can attend more than one summer camp session! Already signed up for a session and want to come back for more? We’d love that! Just let us know, and we’ll help you add another camp to your summer plans. ☀️ If you have not registered just yet, click on the APPLY TODAY link in our bio. 🔗 More camp, more friendships, more unforgettable moments.
It has been so, SO lovely and SUCH an enormous gif It has been so, SO lovely and SUCH an enormous gift to add Graison Harms to our Camp Encourage team as our very first Office Assistant. 💝 Graison has volunteered with Camp Encourage for years, bringing standout organizational skills, proactive problem-solving, and warm, clear communication to every role. She is excited to grow with the team and strengthen connections with families, volunteers, and partners—so our programs run smoothly and every child’s experience remains inclusive, joyful, and impactful.
We’re excited to introduce our 2026 S’mores & Pour We’re excited to introduce our 2026 S’mores & Pours Co-Chairs, Becca and Ryan Ferns! 🔥🍫 We'll soon announce this year's Camper Co-Chair as well! Becca and Ryan are passionate supporters of Camp Encourage, and we’re so grateful to have them leading this year’s event. Their commitment to creating meaningful experiences for our campers helps bring the spirit of camp to life for so many youth and families. Want to learn why they’ve chosen to support Camp Encourage in such a special way? Read their story and gather other event details through the SMORES AND POURS 🔗 in our bio. Join us in celebrating their leadership—and get ready for an unforgettable night of camp magic! ✨
Camp is not a luxury. For a child who has never s Camp is not a luxury. For a child who has never seen a sky full of stars, it’s a chance to discover the beauty of the NATURAL WORLD. Help open up a whole new world. Your gift is matched. Click the "DOUBLE MY DONATION" link in our bio today. 🔗🔥💚
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. 💚💚
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