FORMS & APPLICATION DEADLINES

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FORMS & APPLICATIONS

Camper, Volunteer, and Peer Model Camper Applications are accepted year round but encouraged to be submitted by the listed dates.

We are SO delighted that you are interested in joining us this year and we truly look forward to receiving your application! Each year, camper, peer model camper, and volunteer applications are released on January 2nd. Please click on the links below to be taken to our online registration system.

Should you need a paper application due to limited access to online or to a computer, or should you need any support with the online application, please contact us at 816.830.7171 or info@campencourage.org.

Note: It is recommended you submit your application at your earliest convenience. For the summer camp sessions, a lottery will be held. As noted below, applications that arrive on or prior to February 22nd will be included in the lottery.

2024 DEADLINES & DATES

Overnight Camp Session 1
At your earliest convenience

For the weekend overnight camps, slots will be released as applications roll in. Camper, Volunteer, and Peer Model Camper Applications are encouraged to be submitted at your earliest convenience.

February 1

Notification of acceptance to attend will start on this date and continue as applications are reviewed and received. To check on the status of an application after this date, please contact Aimee.

March 2

Once accepted to attend, be sure to upload your camper's photo and submit your child's IEP and/or BIP by email to agorrow@campencourage.orgΒ (only if requested or if you feel it would be valuable). This is exactly three weeks prior to the start of the camp session.

March 2

Tuition is due for the April overnight camp session (unless payment arrangements are made in advance). This is exactly three weeks prior to the start of the camp session. Tuition can be paid online or a check sent by mail.

March 23-24, 2024

Camp Encourage Overnight Camp Session 1

Summer Camp Session 1
February 22

Applications are accepted throughout the year but encouraged to be submitted as early as feasible due to interest. For those applying to attend as a camper, a lottery will occur. Applications submitted by or before the above date will be included in the initial lottery. Slots may still be available after the lottery due to cancellations thus the application period will remain open."

March 1

Date that the lottery and camper acceptance will be announced to families.

May 21

Once accepted to attend, be sure to upload your camper's photo and submit your child's IEP and/or BIP by email to agorrow@campencourage.orgΒ (only if requested or if you feel it would be valuable). This is exactly three weeks prior to the start of the camp session.

May 21

Tuition is due for the June summer camp session (unless payment arrangements are made in advance). This is exactly three weeks prior to the start of the camp session. Tuition can be paid online or a check sent by mail.

June 11-14, 2024

Camp Encourage Summer Camp Session 1

Alumni Reunion Camp
At your earliest convenience

For the alumni camps, slots will be released as applications roll in. Applications are encouraged to be submitted at your earliest convenience.

February 1

Notification of acceptance to attend will start on this date and continue as applications are reviewed and received. To check on the status of an application after this date, please contact Aimee.

August 3

Once accepted to attend, be sure to upload your camper's photo. This is exactly three weeks prior to the start of the camp session.

August 3

Tuition is due for the Alumni Reunion camp session (unless payment arrangements are made in advance). This is exactly three weeks prior to the start of the camp session. Tuition can be paid online or a check sent by mail.

August 24-25, 2024

Camp Encourage Alumni Reunion Camp Session

Summer Camp Session 2
February 22

Applications are accepted throughout the year but encouraged to be submitted as early as feasible due to interest. For those applying to attend as a camper, a lottery will occur. Applications submitted by or before the above date will be included in the initial lottery. Slots may still be available after the lottery due to cancellations thus the application period will remain open."

March 1

Date that the lottery and camper acceptance will be announced to families.

July 9

Once accepted to attend, be sure to upload your camper's photo and submit your child's IEP and/or BIP by email to agorrow@campencourage.orgΒ (only if requested or if you feel it would be valuable). This is exactly three weeks prior to the start of the camp session.

July 9

Tuition is due for the second summer camp session (unless payment arrangements are made in advance). This is exactly three weeks prior to the start of the camp session.

Tuition can be paid online or a check sent by mail.

July 30 - August 2, 2024

Camp Encourage Summer Camp Session 2

Overnight Camp Session 2
At your earliest convenience

For the weekend overnight camps, slots will be released as applications roll in. Camper, Volunteer, and Peer Model Camper Applications are encouraged to be submitted at your earliest convenience.

February 1

Notification of acceptance to attend will start on this date and continue as applications are reviewed and received. To check on the status of an application after this date, please contact Aimee.

September 28

Once accepted to attend, be sure to upload your camper's photo and submit your child's IEP and/or BIP by email to agorrow@campencourage.orgΒ (only if requested or if you feel it would be valuable). This is exactly three weeks prior to the start of the camp session.

September 28

Tuition is due for September Overnight camp session (unless payment arrangements are made in advance). This is exactly three weeks prior to the start of the camp session.

Tuition can be paid online or a check sent by mail.

October 19-20, 2024

Camp Encourage Overnight Camp Session 2

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