RFK is a program\u00a0that hosts a summer camp specifically for kids in the foster care system ages 6 to 11, offering them a safe, fun-filled environment to just be kids. This camp, which was made possible by Fostering Families<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and the support of the community, welcomed roughly 42 campers and over 140 volunteers this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n Each child is paired with a \u201ccousin\u201d\u2014a volunteer who serves as both a personal counselor and guide as they take part in a wide range of activities, including canoeing, fishing, biking, rock climbing, arts and crafts, water slides, a talent show, and one big birthday celebration for every camper. Other volunteer roles include aunts, uncles, and night angels; aunts and uncles typically handle tasks like decorating, setting up activities, leading arts and crafts sessions, and restocking supplies, while night angels step in to relieve cousins after their long shifts\u2014giving them a well-earned break after a full day spent adventuring alongside the kids.<\/p>\n Campers are divided into six color coded cabins\u2014blue, yellow, green, red, orange and purple\u2014with each group following a carefully planned schedule that rotates them through a variety of fun and enriching activities. From early morning canoeing and fishing trips to afternoons spent tubing down the water slide, the camp\u2019s structured routine ensures every child gets a chance to enjoy their favorite activities, with Monday serving as a make-up day where kids can choose which activities they want to participate in instead of following a set schedule.<\/p>\n The day’s activities build up to special events, such as talent show and a collective birthday party to celebrate each of the kids. Volunteers also encourage a positive atmosphere by giving out\u00a0“I-SPYs,” which recognizes kids for displaying good behavior.<\/p>\n Beyond the activities and celebrations, RFK places a strong emphasis in ensuring that every kid feels seen and valued as an individual. When the kids initially arrive, they’re greeted with personalized posters, made by different groups each year, covered in their names and colorful drawings, reinforcing the message that they’re unique and that they belong. Before they leave, volunteers carve each of the kids names into a wooden beam built into the structure of each cabin\u2014a lasting reminder that even after camp ends, the kids will forever be a part of the RFK family.<\/p>\n The camp also encourages empowerment by giving the children the freedom to make their own choices throughout their stay. If a camper isn’t interested in doing one of the scheduled activities, volunteers offer alternative solutions, helping the kids understand that their voice matters and that they have control over their experience.<\/p>\n Much of what makes RFK possible is the unwavering support of the community and the volunteers who take the time out of their weekend to give these kids the experience of a lifetime. Through Fostering Bulloch and all those who donated to make this camp possible, the camp is funded, staffed and supplied by people who believe in the importance of giving foster children a safe place to laugh, explore and heal.<\/p>\n Even facilities like “BubbaVillion”\u2014a covered pavillion near the activity center named after School Resource Officer Bubba Revell\u2014stand as testaments to the people who go the extra mile\u00a0to ensure every child\u2019s experience is one they\u2019ll never forget.<\/p>\n Although this year\u2019s camp has come to a close, support is both needed and welcomed for next summer\u2019s programs\u2014including both RFK\u00a0and Camp7, which serves older foster youth. Those interested in volunteering or learning more can click here<\/a> for details and volunteer applications.<\/p>\n Enjoy this video from the 2024 camp<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For four days, the Royal Family Kids (RFK) camp provided a world of fun, friendship, and healing for…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":286405,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7708],"tags":[5105,7710,519,448],"class_list":{"0":"post-286404","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-royals","8":"tag-royal","9":"tag-royal-families","10":"tag-royal-family","11":"tag-royals"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114905088518066041","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/286404","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=286404"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/286404\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/286405"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=286404"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=286404"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=286404"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"paddleboarding\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/paddleboarding.png;w=960.png\"\/)
\nAmid all the camp excitement, kids dive into tons of splash-filled fun with water games and activities to beat the heat! | Photo courtesy of Josh Hall
<\/p>\n![\"cabinpersonalization\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cabinpersonalization.jpg;w=960.jpeg\"\/)
\nEach cabin has its own personality\u2014like the red cabin, where strawberry signs bearing campers’ names line the yard. | Photo by Makayla Varner
<\/p>\n![\"woodcarvingnamesrfk\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/woodcarvingnamesrfk.jpg;w=960.jpeg\"\/)
\nNames etched into the cabin\u2019s wooden beams serve as a lasting tribute to each camper who called RFK home, if only for a few days. | Photo by Makayla Varner
<\/p>\n![\"rfkgreeting-1\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rfkgreeting-1.png;w=960.png\"\/)
\nCampers enjoy a variety of activities to choose from\u2014like bike riding, with volunteers offering support along the way. | Photo courtesy of Josh Hall
<\/p>\n![\"artsandcrafts\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/artsandcrafts.png;w=960.png\"\/)
\nArts and crafts offers kids a chance to get creative and express themselves through hands-on fun! | Photo courtesy of Josh Hall
<\/p>\n