Our Passion

I have three kids of my own and my husband and I try to give them every opportunity to thrive. It's hard for us to imagine a world where some parents don't move heaven and earth to care for their children. But the truth is, in North Carolina there are thousands of children who have experienced some level of relational trauma through abuse, neglect, or abandonment. These children are routinely displaced from their biological homes and placed in the custody of social services. The plight of kids without loving parents is truly heart-breaking.


Foster children need to know people care about them and that there is a God who loves and protects them. They need to know they are not forgotten, they are valued, and they are not a burden. That's what the Royal Family KIDS camp (RFK) is all about. For one week in the summer, foster kids can escape the dark trauma of the past and learn that, with God's help, their future can be bright. 


I've served at RFK camps for over a decade, in a variety of roles. Though my responsibilities have changed throughout the years, my commitment to orphan care and the unconditional love, hope, and safety of those in foster care remains constant. It is my privilege to serve the children; it's my hope this brings glory to the God I know and love. 


As a leadership team, we have two principle Royal Family goals for 2025. The first is to provide a loving and safe week of camp, full of positive memories, for 50 campers this July. Secondly, we hope to spread the news of RFK to other churches and help them catch the vision of RFKC and eventually sponsor their own camp. Our vision can only progress as we mobilize the local church to come alongside the ministry. 


If we do these two things right, all of us working together can change the lives of the thousands of foster children right here in North Carolina through the power of the Holy Spirit and by the faithful hand of God. We invite you to come along on the journey and be a part of this great work God has given us.


Meagan Seymour, Camp Director

Life is Stacked Against Them

Tens of thousands of children in America who experience family-induced trauma. Broken families engender broken children, who often get removed from the home and placed in foster care. Their foster home may be a safer, but emotional scars remain. The odds are against children in foster care. By the time they turn 21:


  • 25% have issues with substance abuse.
  • 25% exhibit PTSD symptoms. 
  • 25% have a child of their own.
  • 33% are or have been incarcerated.
  • 42% have been homeless.
  • 47% have not received a GED or high school diploma.


* Source: https://www.forthechildren.org/about-us/the-problem

Leadership

A team of people is needed to organize and operate an RFK camp. Volunteer leaders oversee specific areas to make sure everything is perfect for the campers from the time they arrive on Monday until they leave on Friday. Our Leadership Team includes people from a broad range of expertise, but they all share the same vision and passion for the children we serve.

The current 2025 Leadership Team includes: 


  • Meagan Seymour, Camp Director
  • Jacky Hutton, Dean of Women
  • Teresa Allsbrook, Graduate-in-Training Coordinator
  • Vickie Bredbenner, Camp Grandparent
  • Angela Brustad, Program Coordinator
  • Tony Filidoro, Dean of Teens
  • Carrie Hill, Administrative Assistant
  • Vincent Perillo, Dean of Men
  • Heather Tetterton, Child Placement Coordinator
  • Kathie Thompson, Chapter Founder
  • Rev. Michael Tolar, Camp Pastor
  • Josh & Anne Wade, Kitchen Coordinators


Meagan Seymour

Camp Director

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Vickie Bredbenner

Camp Grandparent

Angela Brustad

Program Coordinator

Josh & Anne Wade

Kitchen Coordinators

Volunteer Staff

Each year we have around 80 or more full-time volunteers who give a full week of service to our campers. Some are retired, others take vacation or a leave of absence from work.  Others have employers who give them the time off to serve.


Our camp volunteers are what makes camp work. While they play, sing, swim, fish, share meals, make bedtime prayers and wipe away occasional tears, our volunteers make happy and life-long memories in the campers they interact with.


Not including the pre-camp training hours, each camp volunteer invests 144 personal hours into the life of our campers each year. Our volunteers agree that each hour makes a difference, and each hour is worth the sacrifice.

A Day @ Camp

Our campers often come from homes with little structure, so we try to maintain a schedule of planned activities to help the campers know what to expect, even though there are plenty of surprises each week! A typical daily schedule is shown here. Click on any time segment to get more details on what goes on during that time.



  • 7:30AM - Rise and Shine

    Counselors help campers get up, dressed, and ready for the day. After cleaning their cabin, everyone sets out for breakfast.

  • 8:00 AM - Breakfast

    The entire camp gathers in the cafeteria for a home-cooked breakfast. All meals are prepared with low sugar and nutritious multiple options.  Campers can eat as much as they wish at all of the meals. 

  • 9:00 AM - Breakfast Club

    Campers gather in the meeting hall for an hour of music, puppets, object lessons, and a story from the Bible.

  • 10:00 AM - Activities

    Arts and crafts and woodworking centers are available each day. Physical activities such as horseback riding, archery, basketball, and bike riding are camper favorites. During the week we also visit a stocked fishing pond with the goal of each camper catching a fish before the end of the week. Campers have voice and choice in the activities that they pursue. 

  • 12:00 PM - Lunch

    The entire camp gathers in the cafeteria for a home-cooked lunch. Every lunch and dinner includes a salad bar where the campers can choose any combination of fixings. Everyone has fun repeating Grandpa's silly poems before each meal is served.

  • 1:00 PM - Rest Time

    A half-hour for campers to rest from the day's activities. Some younger kids nap during this time while older campers play board games, chat with their counselor about the daily program lessons, or engage in quiet reflective activities.

  • 1:30 PM - Activities

    The afternoon activities include the craft and woodworking centers as well as fishing, horseback riding, and swimming, which is a favorite of the campers. Boys and girls swim separately. The afternoon activity time is longer, so campers receive a high-protein snack during this time block. 

  • 4:00 PM - Program Time

    Campers gather in the meeting hall for an hour of music, puppets, and an episode of the week-long play. Each year of camp has a different curriculum based on a theme from the Bible.

  • 5:00 PM - Dinner

    The entire camp gathers in the cafeteria for a home-cooked dinner, including our popular salad bar. Sometimes we cater pizzas or cook hamburgers on the grill for dinner. One night  of the week we have a full-blown birthday party for all the campers during an extended dinner hour. The birthday party meal is usually a highlight and one of the few times we serve our campers sugar. You can't have a party without birthday cake!

  • 6:00 PM - Evening Activity

    This event varies based on the day and weather. It can be field games, playing on inflatables, water games, a tea party, a spa night, a talent show, a carnival with gifts, or special presentations about wild animals, rope-skippers, or big tractors. Each evening at camp the nightly activity rotates. 

  • 9:00 PM - Lights Out

    Counselors help their campers get ready for bed, and most campers fall asleep right away after a full day of activity. Usually, by 10 o'clock, the camp is quiet as everyone rests before another fun day.