IKUS Life Enrichment Services
Provide people with disabilities enriched life experiences through recreation, advocacy, and more.
🍝 Join GVSU’s Alpha Omicron Pi for a delicious spaghetti dinner in support of IKUS Life Enrichment Services! 🍝
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 2
⏰ Time: 5-8 PM
📍 Location: 5050 Pierce Street, Building F, Allendale, MI
💲 Cost: $5 from a sister | $6 at the door
Enjoy a night of good food for a great cause! All proceeds support IKUS Life Enrichment Services. Don’t miss out! 🎉
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🧇 Tasty Tuesday with R.E.C. Connect! 🧇
Last Tuesday, R.E.C. Connect got cooking with our dietetics intern, Jordan, to make some delicious homemade waffles! 🥞✨ Everyone had a blast mixing, pouring, and of course, loading up on fun toppings—because what’s a waffle without a little extra flavor? 😋
Did you know waffles get their crispiness thanks to steam escaping from the batter as they cook? Science + good food = the perfect combo!
What should we cook up next? 🍓🍫
#TastyTuesday #WaffleFun #CookingWithJordan #RECConnectEats
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Volunteer at IKUS! 🌟
Looking for a way to give back? Whether you're an individual, school group, work group, or community group, there’s a place for you at IKUS!
📌 Help clean up camp
📌 Assist with events
📌 Support programming
📌 Volunteer during weekend respites
No matter your skills or schedule, we have opportunities for you to make a difference! 🙌
Reach out to Myles at maten@ikuslife.org to get involved today!
#IKUSVolunteers #MakeAnImpact #JoinUs
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We are so honored to be a part of Dance On! Again this year! We are thankful for all Arts in Motion does for IKUS and Indian Trails Camp, and are proud to host this event each year!
Thank you for choosing us!IKUS Life Enrichment Services generously provides the space for our Dance On! event every year! We love our partnership with IKUS and Indian Trails Camp. Arts in Motion provides arts programming through their services year-round! Look forward to another great year of being involved with the Indian Trails Summer Camp. Thank you, IKUS!!!
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Looking forward to a GREAT event Saturday!!!
🌟🎉 April at R.E.C. Connect – Fun, Friends & Adventures! 🎉🌟
Meet Meredith, our R.E.C. Connect Spotlight member! 🌟 She’s been part of the fun since 2022 and loves outings to Target & Jenison Meijer, crosswords, and just having a blast with friends! 🛍️🧩
🔥 What’s Coming Up in April? 🔥
🌿 Exploring Downtown Holland & Grand Rapids
🐾 Visiting John Ball Zoo & Frederik Meijer Gardens
🎨 Spring crafts & nature walks
🔥 Outdoor cooking & Somi-Fit classes
👥 Group activities at IKUS
March was packed with bowling, drumming, St. Patty’s crafts, and community outings—we can’t wait to keep the fun going! 🎳🥁🍀
💌 Want in on the next adventure? Email Myles at maten@ikuslife.org for upcoming event details!
Drop a 🌸 in the comments if you’re excited for April! ⬇️✨
#RECConnect #SpringAdventures #ExploreWithUs
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🌟 Meet Nurse Ryan! 🌟
Just 72 days until camp! ⏳🏕️ Have you thought about working at camp this summer? Join our team and embrace abilities and enrich lives alongside Nurse Ryan!
We’re excited to have Ryan as our Camp Nurse for four weeks this summer! 💙 Since 2022, he’s brought his wide breadth of nursing experience to ITC, helping keep our campers healthy and safe. During the school year, he serves as a School Nurse with GRPS, which gives him the flexibility to be here with us in the summer!
When he’s not caring for campers, Ryan loves yoga, running, and spending time with his family. 🏃🧘♂️👨👩👧 We’re lucky to have him on the team—make sure to say hi when you see him at camp! 👋😃
💼 Want to make a difference this summer? We’re still hiring for camp staff! Apply now and be part of an unforgettable experience!
👉 ikuslife.org/employment-opportunities/
#72DaysToCamp #CampNurse #ITCFamily #MeetTheTeam #WorkAtCamp
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🍷🍻 A Big Cheers to Mercantile Bank! 🍻🍷
We’re raising our glasses in gratitude to Mercantile Bank for their generous support as a Keg Sponsor for Reds, Whites, & Brews! Your contribution makes this special evening possible, and we truly appreciate your commitment to our community. ❤️🤍💙
Don’t miss a night filled with amazing wines, craft brews, and great company!
📅 May 15
⏰ 6:00–9:30 PM
📍 Indian Trails Camp
🎟 Get your tickets now: www.eventbrite.com/e/1203762659519?aff=oddtdtcreator
With a curated selection by The Crushed Grape 🍷 and presented by The Eileen DeVries Family Foundation, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Snag your tickets today! 🍺🎉
#RedsWhitesAndBrews #Grateful #MercantileBank #CommunityMatters #CheersToGiving #SipSavorSuppor
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🍁 Tapping into Sustainability at Indian Trails Camp! 🍁
Last week, Group CLS joined Chef Scott to tap our very own maple trees right here at camp! Since then, Chef Scott has already collected an incredible 40 gallons of sap, which he has transformed into homemade maple syrup for our cooking programs, respite weekends, and upcoming summer camp!
How cool is it that we can conserve and promote sustainability by utilizing the resources right in our backyard? From tree to table, we’re making the most of what nature provides! 🌿💛
#SustainableLiving #MapleSyrupMagic #TappedAtCamp #CookingWithChefScott
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Great pictures from camp 🤗
🌞🐾 April R.E.C. is Here! 🎨🍳
Spring is in the air, and we’re gearing up for an exciting month of outings and activities! 🌷✨ Join us for adventures to John Ball Zoo 🦁🐒 and Frederick Meijer Gardens 🌿🌸, plus local explorations in Downtown Holland and Grand Rapids!
🔥 Outdoor Cooking with Chef Scott is BACK, and we can’t wait to enjoy delicious eats in the sunshine! 🍔🌭
🎭 Other highlights this month include:
🎳 Bowling at Hudsonville Lanes
🎶 Arts in Motion Drumming
🎨 Ceramic Art & Birdfeeders
🎥 Movie Night with Popcorn 🍿
📩 Email Myles (maten@ikuslife.org) for details or to register for your favorite days!
Let’s make April one to remember! ☀️💛 #RECConnect #SpringAdventures
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🌮 Chef Scott Brings the Flavor to the Disability Resource Symposium!🌮
This past Saturday, Chef Scott treated vendors, volunteers, and presenters at the Disability Resource Symposium to a Build-Your-Own Taco Bar! With a variety of shells, meats, and a rainbow of fresh toppings, everyone was able to customize their perfect taco. And, of course, no taco is complete without Chef Scott’s famous homemade salsa and pico de gallo!
Looking for delicious catering for your next event? Contact Chef Scott directly at sandrews@ikuslife.org! 🌟
#CateringWithChefScott #TacoBar #DisabilityResourceSymposium #FreshFlavors
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🌿✨ What an amazing weekend at our Mindfulness & Wellness Respite! ✨🌿
We kicked off the fun with the very first campfire of 2025, setting the perfect tone for a weekend full of relaxation and adventure! 🔥🎶 From painting masterpieces to cruising around Jack’s Track, shooting hoops 🏀, and belting out our favorite tunes at Karaoke Night 🎤—every moment was unforgettable.
We wrapped up the weekend with a high-energy dance party that had everyone laughing, smiling, and making memories that will last a lifetime! 💃🕺
Thank you to everyone who joined us—until next time! 💙
#WeekendRespite #MindfulnessAndWellness #FunTimes #MakingMemories #embracingabilities
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📢 Tonight’s the Night! 🍽️✨
Join us at The Score TONIGHT from 5-10 PM for Funds for Friends! 🎉 Show this flyer during your visit, and 10% of proceeds will support IKUS Indian Trails Camp and our programs.
🍔 Good food, great company, and an easy way to give back—what could be better? Don’t miss out! See you there! 💙
Tag your friends and spread the word! 🙌 #FundsForFriends #DineForACause #IKUSIndianTrailsCamp
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🎉🎂 Happy Birthday to the one and only Meredith Fritzler! 🎂🎉
From all of us at IKUS, we’re sending the biggest HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our incredible Programming Lead, Meredith Fritzler! 🥳🎈 Your passion, creativity, and dedication to our members shine through in everything you do, making IKUS an unforgettable experience for all!
Thank you for pouring your heart into every program, every event, and every special moment. Today, we celebrate YOU! 💛🎁 May your day be filled with laughter, love, and maybe even a little extra fun—just like the joy you bring to camp every day!
Drop your birthday wishes for Meredith in the comments below! ⬇️🎊
#HappyBirthdayMeredith #CampMagic #ThankYouForAllYouDo
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Happy Birthday
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday Meredith! Thank you for being such a good friend to Andrew! We all love you!
📢 3-Day Countdown! ⏳🍽️
Mark your calendars! Funds for Friends is happening at The Score on Monday, March 17, from 5-10 PM! 🏆✨
📍 Show this flyer during your visit, and 10% of proceeds will go directly to IKUS Indian Trails Camp, supporting our programs and facilities.
🍔🍕 Enjoy delicious food, great company, and an easy way to give back—all in one night! Don't miss out! 🙌
Tag your crew and make it a night to remember! See you there! 💙 #FundsForFriends #DineForACause #ikusindiantrailscamp
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🔥 Meet Chef Scott, the heart (and humor) of the kitchen at Indian Trails Camp! 🔥
Every meal he creates is packed with love, flavor, and a little bit of his signature silliness! 😆🍽️ If you're looking for an unforgettable summer filled with great food, amazing people, and nonstop fun, come join our team! Work alongside Chef Scott and other incredible staff members—camp life (and camp food) has never been better!
🍳✨ Apply now and make this summer one to remember!
ikuslife.org/employment-opportunities/
#JoinTheFun #chefscottmagic #camplife 🍉🏕️
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🍷🍻 Cheers to @Walker AMBUCS! 🍻🍷
A huge thank you to Walker AMBUCS for being a Keg Sponsor for our upcoming Reds, Whites, & Brews fundraiser! Your support helps make this incredible event possible, and we are so grateful for your generosity. ❤️🤍💙
Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine wines, craft brews, and community spirit!
📅 May 15
⏰ 6:00–9:30 PM
📍 Indian Trails Camp
🎟 Tickets are on sale now! www.eventbrite.com/e/1203762659519?aff=oddtdtcreator
Curated by The Crushed Grape 🍷 and Presented by The Eileen DeVries Family Foundation, this is a night you won’t want to miss! Grab your tickets today! 🍺🎉
#RedsWhitesAndBrews #ThankYou #WalkerAMBUCS #CommunitySupport #CheersToGiving #SipSavorSupport
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📣 Meet Jordan, One of Our Amazing Interns! 🎉✨
Say hello to Jordan, an intern at IKUS working alongside Chef Scott! 🍽️👩🍳 When not in the kitchen, Jordan loves diving into a good book 📖, spending time with their adorable dog 🐶, cooking up something delicious, and getting creative with crafting! 🎨
Jordan is currently completing a Master’s degree in Dietetics at GVSU 🎓 and has found this internship to be an incredible opportunity to work with the disabled community. Through hands-on experience, Jordan is learning how to adapt recipes and instructions to ensure that everyone can confidently follow along! 🙌
The experience at IKUS has been nothing short of amazing—between the welcoming staff, enthusiastic campers, and the chance to lead engaging cooking classes, Jordan has truly enjoyed every moment! 💙✨
We’re so lucky to have Jordan on the team! Drop a 👏 in the comments to show some love! ❤️
#MeetTheIntern #IKUS #CookingWithCare
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**Understanding Developmental Disabilities: Breaking the Myths!** 💡💙
Developmental disabilities affect millions of people, yet misconceptions still exist. Here are some of the most common developmental disabilities—along with myths we need to break:
✅ **Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)** – *Myth:* "Everyone with autism is nonverbal or a genius." *Fact:* Autism is a spectrum, and individuals have diverse abilities and communication styles.
✅ **Intellectual Disabilities** – *Myth:* "People with intellectual disabilities can’t live independently." *Fact:* With the right support, many lead independent and fulfilling lives.
✅ **Cerebral Palsy (CP)** – *Myth:* "CP only affects a person's ability to think." *Fact:* CP is primarily a motor disability and does not necessarily impact cognitive abilities.
✅ **Down Syndrome** – *Myth:* "People with Down syndrome are always happy." *Fact:* They experience a full range of emotions like everyone else.
✅ **Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)** – *Myth:* "ADHD is just a lack of discipline." *Fact:* ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects focus, impulse control, and executive function.
✅ **Learning Disabilities (e.g., Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia)** – *Myth:* "People with learning disabilities are not smart." *Fact:* Intelligence is not affected—many people with learning disabilities excel in creative and problem-solving fields.
By educating ourselves and others, we can break down barriers and create a more inclusive world! 🌍💙
#DDAM #BreakTheMyths
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