The KASE Project

🏕️ Have you registered for Family Camp yet?

We're counting down the days until a full day of outdoor adventure, camp traditions, family fun, and memory-making!

Join us for:
🔥 Classic summer camp activities
🎨 Crafts and creative projects
🌲 Outdoor exploration
👕 Camp t-shirts
📸 Family photo opportunities
💚 Connection, community, and camp memories

Whether you're a first-time camper or a lifelong camp enthusiast, Family Camp is designed to be a welcoming and inclusive experience for the whole family.

Registration closes on June 30th and is limited to the first 35 families. Save your spot around the campfire today!

👉 Register today: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261476898280068

Adventure awaits.

The Alma Buhnerkempe Memorial Family Camp is a one-day family camp experience designed to bring special needs families together through outdoor recreation, hands-on activities, and meaningful community connections.

We are seeking community partners who share our commitment to supporting families and creating opportunities for connection, recreation, and belonging.

Together, we can create a memorable day where families connect, explore, and experience the outdoors in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Your support helps us keep camp affordable and accessible while providing high-quality experiences for every family who attends.

Sponsors receive recognition through:
⛺️Event signage
⛺️Social media recognition
⛺️Website recognition (if applicable)
⛺️Inclusion in event materials and communications
⛺️Opportunities for on-site engagement (where appropriate)

Interested in sponsoring? We're requesting commitments by June 30, 2026. https://pci.jotform.com/form/261597196742167

🔥 ONLY YOU can help make camp magic happen.

We’re looking for volunteers to help bring Family Camp to life! Whether you love crafts, outdoor games, helping families, or just spreading camp spirit, there’s a place for you around the campfire.

Join us for a day of adventure, connection, and memory-making.

Interested in volunteering?
Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/261597426969073

🏕️ Because the best camp memories are made by the people who show up.

ADVENTURE AWAITS!

Hello Campers!

We're excited to announce that we're bringing families together for a one-day Family Camp experience filled with outdoor adventure, camp traditions, hands-on activities, and meaningful connection.

The Alma Buhnerkempe Memorial Family Camp was created with a simple goal: provide a welcoming, inclusive space where families can slow down, spend time together, and create lasting memories.

Throughout the day, families will enjoy activities such as:

• Outdoor games and recreation
• Crafts and creative projects
• Family-friendly adventures
• Opportunities to connect with other families

Whether you're attending a camp for the first time or reliving favorite childhood memories, Family Camp is designed to be a place where everyone belongs.

We can't wait to gather together, explore the outdoors, and make new memories.

Registration is open and is limited. Don’t wait to secure your spot! Adventure awaits!

Warmly,

The KASE Project Team and Camp Planning Committee

Register Here: https://www.thekaseproject.org/alma-buhnerkempe-memorial-family-camp

As Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month comes to a close, one thing is clear—this work doesn’t end on April 30 💙

This month, we’ve shared, learned, and grown together.
We’ve talked about support, understanding, and what it really means to show up for autistic individuals and their families.

But acceptance isn’t a moment—it’s a commitment.

Thank you for:
✨ learning
✨ sharing
✨ supporting our mission

If this month meant something to you, we invite you to stay connected:
💙 follow along
💙 get involved
💙 continue spreading awareness and acceptance

Because this work matters all year long. 💙

Loud spaces can be overwhelming—but a little preparation can make a big difference.

Try this before heading out:
🎧 Bring noise-reducing headphones
🗣️ Talk through what to expect
📍 Identify a quiet space ahead of time
⏱️ Start with short visits and build up

Preparation doesn’t remove the challenge—but it can make it feel more manageable.

Today, we pause to remember five beautiful lives lost too soon.

Among them was a dedicated volunteer, a loving sister, and a cherished part of our community - Alma Buhnerkempe. Alma’s kindness and light continue to ripple through the lives she touched—especially here at The KASE Project, where her connection will always be felt.

We hold all five children and their families in our hearts today and always. ♥

🚫 Myth: Autism has a “look”
✅ Fact: Autism isn’t something you can see.

Autistic people come from every background and can look like anyone.

When we rely on stereotypes, we risk missing and misunderstanding so many individuals.

💙 Different doesn’t always look different—and that’s important to remember.

👍 Not all big reactions are the same—and understanding the difference matters.

Meltdowns come from overwhelm. Tantrums come from trying to meet a need.

Both deserve compassion—but they need different responses. 💙

✅ Did you know autistic brains aren’t broken—they’re wired differently.

Autism is part of neurodiversity, meaning brains work in different (and valuable) ways.

Many autistic individuals have strengths like:
-deep focus
-creativity
-strong memory
-attention to detail

✨ Different doesn’t mean less—it means different.