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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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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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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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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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There’s something special about the connection bet There’s something special about the connection between a horse and a human. ❤️ For individuals on the autism spectrum, equine-assisted activities can offer meaningful opportunities to build confidence, practice communication, develop motor skills, and experience the joy of connection. Sometimes, the most meaningful moments don't need words.
ONE WEEK. In one week, your chance to hear Temple ONE WEEK. In one week, your chance to hear Temple Grandin in Kansas City begins. 📅 January 8, 2027 📍 The White Theatre at The J 🎟️ Tickets available November 11 WHO should attend? This evening is for… 🩵 Autistic individuals 💙 Parents & families 🩵 Educators 💙 Therapists & professionals 🩵 Students 💙 Advocates 🩵 Employers 💙 Community members 🩵 Anyone who wants to better understand autism
Our last Camp Family Event of 2026 will be happeni Our last Camp Family Event of 2026 will be happening soon! The Winter Gathering is FREE for current and interested campers and their families, volunteers, supporters, Board, and staff. We will enjoy warm beverages (coffee and hot cocoa) and some sweet treats from McLain’s! 🗓: Sunday, December 6th, 2026 🕒: 3:00 to 5:00pm 📍: McLain’s Bakery (5833 Nieman Rd. Shawnee, KS) This event is free thanks to the generosity of the Feist Charitable Foundation, @beaconwealthadvisory, and @@autismsupportnowaba . ❄️❄️ Tickets will not be available the day of the event. No later than December 1st, please register at the WINTER GATHERING link in bio. ❄️ ❄️
10 days until tickets to An Inspiring Evening with 10 days until tickets to An Inspiring Evening with Temple Grandin go on sale. WHY attend? 🩵 Because understanding matters. 💙 Because perspective matters. 🩵 Because strengths matter. 💙 Because every person deserves to be understood.
'Tis Halloween! Today, we're here to share that, i 'Tis Halloween! Today, we're here to share that, in exactly one month from tomorrow, we will be opening the 2027 Volunteer Application! There's nothing spooky about serving as a volunteer. It's a lovely way to postively impact the lives of our campers. Be watching for the application! And, for now, save the dates: Overnight Weekend Sessions: ⭐️ April 10 to 11 ⭐️ October 9 to 10 Summer Camp Sessions: ⭐️ May 31 to June 3 (at Tall Oaks for campers 13 to 18 years old) ⭐️ June 17 to 20 ⭐️ July 31 to August 3 Adult Camp: ⭐️ August 21 to 22 (at Tall Oaks for 19+) CONNECTIONS AWAIT!
We are thrilled to present to the Disability & Neu We are thrilled to present to the Disability & Neurodiversity Affinity Group at MCC on Autism & Depression! At Camp Encourage, we adore working with organizations that share our commitment to deepening their understanding of topics that directly impact our community. Thank you to MCC for hosting us for such an important and thoughtful conversation.
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