Our Mission Bringing joy, belonging, and big adventures to our community
Samantha’s Outings was born from a mother’s love — a desire to see her daughter and young people like her thrive, connect, and experience everything life has to offer. That mission has never wavered.
Every month, we bring together adults and youth with special needs for a Dance Party full of live music, great food, and genuine connection — held at the Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243, 1393 Windsor Rd, Cardiff, CA 92007. Families leave with full hearts. We’ve seen the smiles. We’ve heard the laughter. And we’re just getting started.
The road ahead is full of possibility: outings, adventures, new friendships, and experiences that remind every participant they belong. Big things are still coming.
Upcoming Dance Parties Join Us for Unforgettable Moments
| Event | Location | Date and Time | RSVP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pajama Jam - Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243 | 1393 Windsor Rd. Cardiff, CA 92007, USA | April 11, 2026
5-8pm |
RSVP |
| Prom Night 2026 - Great Gatsby Theme - Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243 | 1393 Windsor Rd. Cardiff, CA 92007, USA | May 9, 2026
5-8pm |
RSVP |
| Country Night - Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243 | 1393 Windsor Rd. Cardiff, CA 92007, USA | March 14, 2026
5-8pm |
RSVP |
| Graduation - Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243 | 1393 Windsor Rd. Cardiff, CA 92007, USA | June 14, 2025
5-8pm |
RSVP |
| Sunset Walk - Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243 | Oceanside Harbor | June 18, 2025
6-8:15pm |
RSVP |
| Aloha Luau - Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243 | 1393 Windsor Rd. Cardiff, CA 92007, USA | July 12, 2025
5-8pm |
RSVP |
| Summer Bash - Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243 | 1393 Windsor Rd. Cardiff, CA 92007, USA | August 16, 2025
5-8pm |
RSVP |
| 1990's - Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243 | 1393 Windsor Rd. Cardiff, CA 92007, USA | September 13, 2025
5-8pm |
RSVP |
| Sunset Walk - Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243 | Oceanside Harbor | October 1, 2025
5-7pm |
RSVP |
| Halloween - Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243 | 1393 Windsor Rd. Cardiff, CA 92007, USA | October 18, 2025
5-8pm |
RSVP |
| Friendsgiving - Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243 | 1393 Windsor Rd. Cardiff, CA 92007, USA | November 8, 2025
5-8pm |
RSVP |
| Holiday - Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243 | 1393 Windsor Rd. Cardiff, CA 92007, USA | December 13, 2025
5-8pm |
RSVP |
| New Year - Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243 | 1393 Windsor Rd. Cardiff, CA 92007, USA | January 10, 2026
5-8pm |
RSVP |
| Valentines's - Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243 | 1393 Windsor Rd. Cardiff, CA 92007, USA | February 14, 2026
5-8pm |
RSVP |
Outing AlliesSpotlight on the People & Organizations that Help us Succeed
I help individuals build stronger minds and bodies through a unique combination of intentional movement and the detoxification protocols offered at my health spa. By prioritizing both physical strength and gut health, I teach that every small, daily choice contributes to a lifetime of holistic well-being.
You Made This Happen Thank you for your Support!
Because of your generosity, Samantha’s Outings now has its very own van — and with it, a whole new world of possibilities. Our participants can now travel to local museums, the zoo, the safari park, and beyond. This is what community looks like: people coming together to make real, lasting change in each other’s lives.
Every trip we take is a direct result of donors who believed in this mission. Thank you for being part of the journey.
What’s AheadExplore San Diego with Us
The adventure doesn’t stop at the dance floor. We’re building toward outings across San Diego — Old Town, Seaport Village, the Embarcadero waterfront, and more. These are the kinds of experiences that build confidence, create memories, and remind our participants that the world is theirs to explore.
The number of families we’ve touched keeps growing. The smiles keep coming. And this is only the beginning.
Donate Be Part of Something Beautiful
Behind every outing, every dance, every moment of joy — there is a donor who made it possible.
Samantha’s Outings is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and every tax-deductible gift goes toward the experiences that matter most to our families: monthly dance parties, day trips, social connections, and the sense of belonging that every person deserves.
We may not have reached every family yet — but the mission is beautiful, the need is real, and we are growing. When you give, you’re not just writing a check. You’re changing someone’s story. You’re telling a young adult with special needs that they matter, that they’re seen, and that there are people in this community who show up for them.
Join us. The best chapters of this story are still being written.