Royal Family Kids' Camps

Royal Family Kids' Camps, Inc. (RFKC) is a network of camps, children's clubs, and child mentoring for abused, abandoned, and neglected children in the foster care system. RFK was founded in 1985 by Wayne and Diane Tesch.[1] This ministry offers training and resources for local churches to sponsor a five-day summer camp for the children in foster care, ages 6 – 12.[2]

In addition to the structured schedule, the summer camp maintains a ratio of one volunteer counselor for every two children. Including all volunteers in addition to counselors, there are more adults at the camps than children.[3] Adult role models encourage positive experiences through a plethora of activities, including swimming, fishing, boating, jewelry-making, and woodworking. The highlight of the summer camp is the giant birthday party with cake and gifts for all campers.[4] The group operates 159 camps in the United States and around the world, and has about 6,000 adult volunteers.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Cruise In Around the Cross for Kids slated Sunday". The Marion Star. 2008-07-04.
  2. ^ Daniel, Kaniqua (2005-07-31). "Camp helps heal wounds". The Oakland Press.
  3. ^ Freeman, Eric (2008-07-01). "Positives the focus of Royal Family KIDS camps". Columbus Telegram. Archived from the original on 2022-06-15. Retrieved 2008-07-09.
  4. ^ a b Fulka, Rena (2008-07-06). "Soothing the pain of abuse". SouthtownStar.


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