Camp Encourage

Today is the LAST DAY to register (sign up by 5pm) for our Virtual Cocktail Crafting & Tasting. Secure your spot, and be entered to win a bottle of Makers Mark Private Reserve! https://zcu.io/qTgT

Hello, April. Although we believe in celebrating individuals with ASD EVERY day, we love that there's a month to spotlight those we treasure so dearly. We urge you be intentional about spending quality time with someone living with autism. Observe and listen to their unique perspectives without judgement. See life through a different (often remarkable!) lens. Focus on their abilities and strengths. They are often working incredibly hard to live comfortably in "our world." Step into their shoes. Find ways to live and love harmoniously.

As we kick off the month of April, celebrating those that we love with autism, Camp Encourage also kicks off a matching campaign we are grateful to be included in. Please see below, spread the word, and consider making a donation to support our campers that otherwise would not be able to attend camp. #somethingtolookforwardto #campencourage #scholarshipsupport #deservingcampers #doubleyourdonation #everydollarmatters Visit-->https://campencourage.org/match2021/

Let's toast to Spring! Gather a few friends to celebrate the season together and register for Camp Encourage's Virtual Cocktail Crafting and Tasting to benefit the Camps for Kids matching campaign, which kicks off tomorrow. Register here: https://zcu.io/WJJj

Looking for tips and tricks on how to make your 2021 summer cocktails unforgettable?! Don't forget to register for a Virtual Cocktail Crafting and Tasting with Caffetteria on April 8th: https://campencourage.org/cocktails/ #@Campsforkids

Just a reminder: if your employer participates in the United Way Employee Contribution Campaign, please consider supporting our mission. Simply write in: CAMP ENCOURAGE... 4025 Central Street Kansas City, MO, 64111 #26-07977076 See more

Attention all early risers! Each Sunday morning, Life 88.5 introduces listeners to a different organization or individual making a difference in our community. They call them Life Changers. Kelly Lee, our Executive Director is honored to be on air at 5:30am tomorrow morning. Tune in!

Do we have fun in store for YOUR camper! On Nov 21st, we've reserved an entire theater to spread throughout for a very small group! Want to see The Lego Movie with kind, supportive humans? Register soon! Slots will go quickly! Visit-->campencourage.org/CONNECTIONS

This week's pre-recorded video includes our staff providing helpful strategies when schooling (or working) from home! Small techniques can have a BIG impact on one's ability to focus, to remain alert, and to increase feelings of calm and comfort. #campencourage #strategies

For our supporters that had dinner delivered for S'Mores and Pours: did you know that the delicious food came from The Farmer's House? Their catering service provides youth and adults with developmental disabilities an opportunity to learn important vocational skills and engage in paid employment. We were delighted to support their important efforts by having them be this year's caterer!

You know how grateful we are for Camps For Kids, yes? For their matching generosity through the years that has provided tens of thousands of dollars in scholarship support? Let's now show them a little love by participating in their upcoming (really fun!) virtual event!

Thank you, Rotary Club of Shawnee Mission for welcoming Kelly today! She sure loves sharing the story of Camp Encourage and loves gathering with good hearted humans! #rotaryclub For more information about all that they are doing to make our world a better place, visit: http://smksrotary.org/ https://www.facebook.com/smksrotary/

You won't want to miss this special CONNECTIONS outing with I AM Noticed! Slots are limited and are going quickly thus be sure to register ASAP! Visit our website for details and to register. #connect #friendships #meaningful #fillyourcup Visit-->https://campencourage.org/connections/

This year has been a year of uncertainty and surprises and we are incredibly grateful for your grace as we navigated these tricky circumstances. As part of the planning process for NEXT year, we are reaching out to YOU, our families! Your input is highly valued and we would love to have your feedback / thoughts as we begin making decisions for next year. At your earliest convenience, please complete this survey: https://mailchi.mp/campencourage.org/chancetowin Anyone who completes it by Monday, November 2, 2020 will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift card toward 2021 programming OR a $50 Amazon gift card!

We love, love, LOVE this recent post from Wildwood Outdoor Education Center! We especially love the links provided and the three outdoor mindfulness activities for kids. Bundle up and step out to soak up nature's goodness!

Read up on the extremely exciting results of S'Mores and Pours! https://mailchi.mp/campencourage/thankyou

Our hearts are tremendously full to share that, together, we raised over $77,000 through S'Mores and Pours! All to support the meaningful mission of Camp Encourage! We're beyond grateful!

We're still feeling elated as we think about the sweet support we received last night at S'Mores & Pours! Thank you OH so much for showing up when our campers need you most. If you missed it, S'Mores and Pours can be viewed at https://youtu.be/f53muMuypz8. If you won an auction item, we'll be in touch soon as to how to retrieve it. #ohwhatanight

Be still our hearts! OH, what a night! We're so grateful for each of you and know our campers and their families are as well. Results will soon be posted (shortly after we bask in the goodness of the evening).