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Ascendigo Submits Plans for Camp Ascendigo Autism Services has submitted plans to develop 126 acres in eastern Missouri Heights near El Jebel for a summer camp and year-round activities center for autistic children, the Glenwood Springs Post Independent reported. Ascendigo secured the property Oct. 1 from residential developers Janckila Construction, which was preparing to pull building permits for 15 homes to be built on the site. The site combines the White Cloud and Harmony Heights parcels, which had been platted for
a total of 26 homes, but which sat undeveloped for 20 years. Included in the development plan is a 6,800-square-foot base camp headquarters for reception, meals, education and training; an 8,500-square-foot lodge that can sleep as many as 24 campers and two staff; a staff lodge of 8,500 square feet for as many as 48 staff members; a 14,000-square-foot activity barn and therapy center; a caretaker home and accessory unit; a guest cabin; and, an equestrian center for Ascendigo’s equine therapy services.