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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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