Our Motto:
Dream Big!
Everyone deserves to aim high! The Kids & Dreams Foundation desires to help individuals raise the bar in their hopes and dreams. Operation Shine Camp gives children with autism experiences to do things they never thought possible. Conferences provide resources to families and others to help them in their autism journeys.
Our Mission
The Kids & Dreams Foundation provides support to children of all ages and their families dealing with autism, bullying, and other challenges faced by today's children. We seek to enrich the lives of the kids by locating and providing the resources that will help them reach their full potential in life.
Kids & Dreams Press
The Kids & Dreams Foundation was honored to have 2 staff members from Flatwater Free Press join us for a weekend of Operation Shine Camp in June of 2022. They did an incredible job of capturing the true meaning of our camp. Their insight provides a little glimpse of the life-changing experiences that take place between our volunteers & campers! We were blown away by the national coverage this article produced as it was shared across the country! Click Here to Read the Full Article...
Here is an incredible behind the scenes look at camp also provided by the Flatwater Free Press.
“If you do it, I bet you’ll feel really proud of yourself,” a fellow camper yells. “Maybe you’ll inspire me to do it, because I’m a little scared, too.”
A quote from one little camper to another as he is trying to coax him into trying the zip line for the first time. The camper contemplated the zipline again but decided against it. As he climbed down the tower and reached the bottom, the crowd still cheered. Even though he didn’t jump, he tried something new….and at Operation Shine Camp, trying something new is always something to celebrate!
Temple Grandin
“I believe that the Operation Shine Camp run by the Kids & Dreams Foundation is important because it gets kids out doing things like zip-lining, boating, swimming, and arts & crafts that they otherwise would not. As a result, these kids show their parents, teachers and themselves that they are capable of doing great things and exceeding any perceived limitations and expectations.”
Get Involved
In addition to volunteering at our camps and events, there are a variety of ways individuals, businesses, teams/groups can help support our mission. We have had businesses give a percentage of proceeds, sports teams wear autism awareness gear, personal fundraisers, and more. We are so grateful for the time and talents of everyone who takes the time to be involved!
Create A Fundraiser
There are many ways YOU can help! If you would like to host a Trivia Night, or have an idea for a fundraiser, please click the button below!
Volunteer Opportunities
We have many ways you can help us throughout the year. Whether you have a few hours or a full weekend, your time is valuable to us!
Make A Donation
Your gift can make a huge impact on our programs. Business sponsorships, one-time, and recurring donations are all appreciated!