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By Kelly LeeMay 01, 2019Comments Disabled

Each year we ask campers and volunteers to help us count down the days until camp. We LOVE seeing the photos roll in, and get more and more excited to return to camp as the number of days and weeks decreases! Join in the fun by sharing your countdown photos on social media or email […]

Coming in April: Two Exciting New Events

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Coming in April: Two Exciting New Events

By Kelly LeeMarch 26, 2018Comments Disabled

When individuals involved in Camp Encourage gather, you always hear people say, “This feels like family!” We love that OH so much! This April, we’ll be gathering for that family-like feeling while supporting the scholarship needs of our campers! WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11TH from 4-9pm : CAMPERS, COOKIES, AND CRAFTS [BEER!] What goes together better than Campers, Cookies […]

Happy to be Part of the Magic!

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Happy to be Part of the Magic!

By Kelly LeeMarch 14, 2018Comments Disabled

This year, rather than doing our “countdown to camp” photos on Facebook, we are encouraging all involved to send a photo our way to be shared on social media holding one of THESE “I’M HAPPY…” signs. For each individual that sends us his or her photo (and for each time he or she does), we’ll enter that […]

Comedy and Campfires

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Comedy and Campfires

By Kelly LeeFebruary 13, 2018Comments Disabled

COMEDY An Evening with the ‘Rents is drawing closer and closer. Tickets are selling rapidly, sponsorships are rolling in (including our new beer sponsor, Martin City Brewing Company!), the comedians are perfecting their much anticipated time on stage, and we are counting down the days until Friday, March 9th! Click HERE for a plethora of […]

‘Tis Not Farewell…

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‘Tis Not Farewell…

By Kelly LeeFebruary 02, 2018Comments Disabled

Our dear Jenny Hines has served as our Board President for many, many years and has been remarkable. As typical with nonprofit boards, board member term limits exist. With bittersweet emotions, we share THIS TRIBUTE to Jenny as her term serving on our Board comes to a close. She will continue to be part of […]

With Your Gifts…

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With Your Gifts…

By Kelly LeeDecember 20, 2017Comments Disabled

With your gifts, youth with autism spectrum disorder are given a place where each is loved, accepted, and celebrated for exactly who he or she is. Due to your support, campers are encouraged to learn to notice the good in themselves and others while walking away with new friendships, recreational skills, and improved confidence. Each […]

#Noticing Alissa

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#Noticing Alissa

By Kelly LeeDecember 08, 2017Comments Disabled

I met Alissa Workman in 2010 while she was completing her degree. As a class project, she was to complete an Agency Case Statement and kindly completed hers for Camp Encourage. I went back recently and peeked through her work. What fun to see how much she has grown since then and how far our […]

S’Mores & Pours 2017 Sneak Peek

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S’Mores & Pours 2017 Sneak Peek

By Development DirectorOctober 11, 2017Comments Disabled

We are fortunate to have the generous support of our community, allowing us to offer a wide variety of quality auction packages again this year. There’s a little bit of something for everyone — goods and services for sports fans, proud Kansas Citians, parents, families, the avid traveler, businesses, those who enjoy an occasional adult beverage, […]

Join us in counting down the days to camp!

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Join us in counting down the days to camp!

By Development DirectorMay 12, 2017Comments 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 excited to return to camp as the number of days and weeks decreases! Join in the fun by sharing your countdown photos on social media […]

We <3 our volunteers!

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We <3 our volunteers!

By Development DirectorApril 27, 2017Comments 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 10th year celebration at S’Mores & Pours: Camp Stories this fall. Perhaps one of the most significant discoveries in all of our reflection is this: […]