Camp Encourage

Camp Encourage Providing quality overnight camps and social outings for youth on the autism spectrum 💚 🌳
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Starlight has kindly donated tickets to a few of this year's performances to Camp Encourage (thank you, Starlight !)! We...
04/25/2026

Starlight has kindly donated tickets to a few of this year's performances to Camp Encourage (thank you, Starlight !)! We’d like to extend the free tickets to our families, volunteers, and supporters. However, the tickets are limited so we’ll likely be holding a drawing or releasing them first come, first served.

The tickets are for the following performances and dates:
⭐️ Hadestown (Wednesday, June 10)
⭐️ A Beautiful Noise (Wednesday, July 8)
⭐️ Spamalot (Sunday, August 9)
⭐️ Disney's Newsies (Sunday, September 13)

For a description of each, visit Starlight's website.

🔗 If interested, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/3encproEZGwcnhf77

We know that potential volunteers will more likely want to sign up when they hear, first-hand, from past and current vol...
04/24/2026

We know that potential volunteers will more likely want to sign up when they hear, first-hand, from past and current volunteers how impactful and meaningful the experience is. And, it makes sense to reward our volunteers that kindly join our efforts to recruit new, quality volunteers.

SO, here's the scoop:

🌱 For every new FULL time volunteer recruited per SUMMER session that is accepted, a $100 cash incentive will be issued
🌱 For every new FULL time volunteer recruited per OVERNIGHT session that is accepted, a $50 cash incentive will be issued
🌱 Whoever brings in the most FULL time volunteers that are accepted this year will receive an additional $50 cash incentive

For details, visit https://campencourage.org/recruit. 💵

OH what fun we had at our most recent Camp Family Event, Tie Dye & S'mores! We sure hope you'll join us at an upcoming e...
04/23/2026

OH what fun we had at our most recent Camp Family Event, Tie Dye & S'mores! We sure hope you'll join us at an upcoming event where you'll find a welcoming and understanding environment. These events provide connection opportunities for current and potential: campers and their loved ones; staff and volunteers; and supporters. And if it couldn't be more splendid, each is completely free thanks to supporters like Feist Charitable Foundation.

💚 For details, dates and an online registration form, visit https://campencourage.org/campfamilyevents/.

🌎💚 Happy Earth Day!At camp, nature isn’t just our backdrop—it’s part of the experience, the growth, and the magic. The n...
04/22/2026

🌎💚 Happy Earth Day!

At camp, nature isn’t just our backdrop—it’s part of the experience, the growth, and the magic. The natural world has a lovely way of creating space for connection, confidence, and joy.

Looking forward to more time together outdoors with our campers this summer!

Nearly 50% of last month's campers requested and were awarded partial or full scholarship. Camp Encourage is SO delighte...
04/21/2026

Nearly 50% of last month's campers requested and were awarded partial or full scholarship. Camp Encourage is SO delighted to be able to meet their needs and not turn anyone away. We are only able to do this thanks to our supporters. In particular, we'd like to shout out a HUUUGE special thanks to Kyle's Gift and the Mader Foundation. What a gift you both are to our community!

To join them in supporting scholarship needs and have your gift fully matched now through July 31st, visit campencourage.org/MATCH! 💚💚

Did you see? Our very own Aimee Gorrow, Program Director was a recipient of the Buck O’Neil Seat at a recent Royals game...
04/21/2026

Did you see? Our very own Aimee Gorrow, Program Director was a recipient of the Buck O’Neil Seat at a recent Royals game! We're deeply, deeply grateful for ALL that she contributes to the autism community! Join us in congratulating Aimee! 💙 💛 ⚾️ 👑

It's National Volunteer Week! Join us in celebrating the people who make Camp Encourage feel like home. 💛 Our volunteers...
04/20/2026

It's National Volunteer Week! Join us in celebrating the people who make Camp Encourage feel like home. 💛

Our volunteers show up with open hearts, endless kindness, and a whole lot of fun—and our campers feel it.

Because of YOU, friendships grow, confidence shines, and magic happens. ✨

Thank you for being the reason camp is so special.

Local company, Madebyinjoy , is kindly donating 10% of their profits of The Joy Journal to Camp Encourage during the mon...
04/19/2026

Local company, Madebyinjoy , is kindly donating 10% of their profits of The Joy Journal to Camp Encourage during the month of April! 🌈🖍📖

InJoy's goal is to help people build the joy within themselves through an intentional creative process. Each page was developed to inspire and encourage joy, confidence, creativity and inner peace. ❤️ The journal is a great gift for yourself or the people in your life. We are never too young nor old to slow down, color, have fun, and create.

To purchase, visit https://madebyinjoy.com/.

Sponsorships are officially open for S’mores & Pours! 🔥🍫Join us for one of the most meaningful (and fun!) nights of the ...
04/18/2026

Sponsorships are officially open for S’mores & Pours! 🔥🍫

Join us for one of the most meaningful (and fun!) nights of the year—where camp spirit comes to life and every moment helps make Camp Encourage accessible for all. From laughter around the fire to unforgettable connections, this night truly captures the magic of camp.

Want to be part of it?
We’re looking for sponsors who believe in creating life-changing experiences for youth on the autism spectrum.

If you—or a company you know—might be interested, send us a message or learn more at smoresandpours.com.

Let’s make camp magic happen—together. ✨

🗳 Voting ends TODAY at 5pm! 🗳We are in the running to be voted best camp in KC! AND best nonprofit in KC! Two categories...
04/17/2026

🗳 Voting ends TODAY at 5pm! 🗳

We are in the running to be voted best camp in KC! AND best nonprofit in KC! Two categories!

✅ For details, visit: https://www.votekc.com/. There, select:

EDUCATION > SUMMER CAMP > CAMP ENCOURAGE!
SERVICES > NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION > CAMP ENCOURAGE!

04/17/2026

Did you know volunteering can count toward PD, internship, and service hours?

Volunteering at camp can count toward a variety of education and human services requirements, while providing hands-on experience supporting neurodivergent youth in an inclusive, strengths-based environment.

Hours may be eligible for:
☀️ Professional Development (PD) hours for school district staff (teachers, paraprofessionals, SPED staff, counselors, behavior specialists, administrators)
☀️ Internship, practicum, or fieldwork hours (education, special education, school psychology, social work, counseling, OT, SLP, ABA, recreation therapy, and related programs)
☀️ Community service or service-learning requirements
☀️ Program-specific volunteer or observation hour requirements for colleges, universities, and certification programs

Through camp, volunteers gain experience in:
🌱 Supporting autistic and neurodivergent youth
🌱 Implementing behavior supports, co-regulation strategies, and sensory accommodations
🌱 Practicing inclusive, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming care
🌱 Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in real-world settings

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4025 Central Street
Kansas City, MO
64111

Telephone

+18168307171

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