Camp Encourage

10/15/2025

🎟️✨Support Camp, Win Big. ✨🎟️

Only 100 tickets are up for grabs — each just $100 — and every ticket is your shot at a luxury trip for TWO! 🌍✈️ Best part? You don’t have to attend S’Mores & Pours to participate or to win! 🙌

The lucky winner (drawn October 24th) will choose ONE of these incredible getaways:
🏖️ Hilton Head, SC – America’s Favorite Island: beachside stay + dolphin tour or yacht sail
🎭 New York City, NY – Broadway magic + top hotel stay in the heart of it all
🌊 Saint Martin/Sint Maarten, Caribbean – 5 nights oceanfront bliss + Jeep island tour
🎶 Nashville, TN – Country music capital + Grand Ole Opry backstage & city tours
🔥 With only 100 tickets sold, your odds of winning are sky-high! And every dollar supports the life-changing mission of Camp Encourage. 💙

👉 Get your ticket before they’re gone: https://campencourage.org/100for100/

10/13/2025

🔥 It’s Auction Time! 🔥

Our S’Mores & Pours auction is officially LIVE for viewing! 🛍️✨

📲 Download the Auctria app or visit the auction site to browse incredible items and start planning your bids. Bidding opens Monday, October 20th!

⛺️ Guests with tickets: Use the secure access code from your registration email to log in and get started.

⛺️ Not attending the event? No worries — you can still join the fun and bid from anywhere! 💚 Just register today and help support the magic of camp.

👉 https://auctria.events/smoresandpours2025

10/12/2025

Get ready for a mouthwatering dining experience catered by Buck Tui BBQ and award-winning chef Pam Liberda. Known for blending bold Thai flavors with Kansas City-style barbecue, Buck Tui will serve up a buffet-style feast that’s sure to impress!

Cocktail Hour kicks off with an irresistible trio of bites:
Brisket Rangoon with sweet & sour sauce
Pulled Pork Nachos with chili crunch
Pan-Fried Chive Cake with spicy soy vinaigrette (Vegan)

Dinner features a delicious spread of smoked meats, flavorful sides, and vibrant Thai-inspired dishes:
Smoked Heavenly Pork, Smoked Brisket, Fried Smoked Wings, and Sweet Chili–Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Smoked Jackfruit (Vegan)
Pineapple Fried Rice, Phad Thai, Jasmine Rice and Buck Tui Slaw

A flavorful fusion of Kansas City comfort and Thai creativity — this is one dinner you won’t want to miss!

10/11/2025

We are honored to share our expertise and experiences to support neurodiverse and inclusive spaces! 💚

NTS Nurturing Care announces the next step in our ministry to autistic children, but also to youth and adults on the spectrum. With the help of the facilities staff at Nazarene Theological Seminary…

10/11/2025

May you enjoy your weekend as much as our campers treasure the goodness of bubbles. 🫧🫧🫧🫧🫧

📷 Credit: Tyler Wirken

10/11/2025

Wondering why you should attend S’mores & Pours 2025?

✅ Because your presence helps provide meaningful camp experiences for autistic youth in our community.
✅ Because you deserve a night of fun, food (Catered by Buck Tui BBQ), and philanthropy.
✅ Because together, we can make a difference.

Join us on October 24th — tickets available now:
https://tinyurl.com/mr2xt2fv

10/10/2025

Today we honor National Mental Health Day 💚

Did you know? 🧠 Research shows close to 70% of autistic people experience at least one mental health condition, such as anxiety or depression.

Let’s keep talking, listening, and showing kindness — today and every day. 💚

10/10/2025

Listen to Aimee, our Program Director, share how Camp Encourage celebrates differences and how, at camp, you’re loved - NO MATTER WHAT. 💛

📽 & 📷 Credit: Mark Looney and Tyler Wirken

10/08/2025

Your Escape, Your Choice

Dreaming of a getaway? How does NYC or Nashville sound for some adventure? Would you rather relax in St. Martin or Hilton Head? The great thing about this raffle is you get to pick if you win!

🎟 Just $100 per ticket
🎯 Only 100 total tickets in the pool
🔔 Hurry — We expect to sell out!

Get your tickets now → https://campencourage.org/100for100

10/08/2025

Gardner Edgerton Student Family Resource Fair is October 20, 2025. This fair is open to all families within USD 231 and surrounding communities. There will be kid-friendly activities with adult supervision in the cafeteria while parents visit the resource fair if needed. This is a come and go opportunity to gather information and connect with community resources.

Date: Monday, October 20, 2025 5:00-7:00 pm
Location: Trail Ridge Middle School in Gardner, KS

10/06/2025

These are just some of the many, many faces of Camp Encourage. Some are staff while others are volunteers. Each play a crucial role in making each camp session happen. Today, we send deep, deep thanks to them and to each that joins us to provide a safe and supportive growth opportunity for autistic youth!

10/06/2025

Listen to this sweet camper talk about why he likes horseback riding at Camp Encourage.