Volunteer

If you want to be a part of RFK, we want to hear from you!  Application forms are available online. If you have never volunteered before, click New Staff to apply. If you have served with Camp #289 before, click on the Returning Staff application button to complete that form. 


Note: Applications are no longer being accepted for 2025.

  • Saturday, March 1: Application Deadline!

    We are filling our camp staff positions because that determines how many campers we can invite. If you plan to volunteer as a full-time staff member, please submit your application by March 1st.

  • Saturday, May 10, 8:30AM: New Staff Training

    May 10 @ 8:30 - 12:30 pm at North Haven Church for new staff only. This is mandatory training for new staff.

  • Saturday, May 10, 1:00PM: All Staff Training

    May 10 @ 1:00 - 5:00 pm at North Haven Church for both new and returning staff. This is mandatory training for all staff.

  • Sunday, June 22, 6:00PM: All Staff Training

    June 22 @ 6:00 - 8:00 pm online training for all staff. This is mandatory training for all staff.

  • Sunday, June 22, 8:00PM: Counselor Training

    June 22 @ 8:00 - 9:00 pm online training for Counselors and Deans only. This is mandatory training for all Counselors.

  • Sunday, July 13, 1:30PM: All Staff Training

    July 13 @ 1:30 - 3:30 pm at the campground for all staff. This is mandatory training for all staff.

  • July 13-18: Camp!

    For Volunteers, camp starts Sunday July 13. Our Campers arrive on Monday, July 14 and they leave the following Friday, July 18.

The 2025 Schedule

RFK Camp is a complex project that starts early in the year. Volunteer recruiting, training sessions, church presentations, and camp preparations, all must be completed on time for that special week of camp. The main events for this year's camp are listed with additional details.

Volunteer Positions

Staff who volunteer at camp have specific responsibilities based on their expertise and willingness to serve. Some of the common descriptions of these volunteer positions are summarized here.

  • Activity Assistant: FILLED for 2025

    These assistants help during the activity times and during events. They help setup for crafts, games, and evening activities. During mealtimes, they serve counselors and campers.

  • Male Counselor: FILLED for 2025

    Experienced male who manages two assigned male campers for the entire week. Responsibilities include:

    - Looking for and seizing opportunities for spirit-led and Christ-centered conversations with campers
    - Helping campers create positive memories, get dressed, be on time for events, and resolve camper-to-camper issues.
    - Maintaining an environment of safety and security for campers
    - Working with the Director and Dean to manage camper issues or behaviors
    - Understanding how to implement TBRI methods for resolving conflicts and camper issues
    - Having fun with their campers! This position requires lots of energy as one of the main roles is to play!

  • Female Counselor: FILLED for 2025

    Experienced female who manages two assigned female campers for the entire week. Responsibilities include:

    - Looking for and seizing opportunities for spirit-led and Christ-centered conversations with campers
    - Helping campers create positive memories, get dressed, be on time for events, and resolve camper-to-camper issues.
    - Maintaining an environment of safety and security for campers
    - Working with the Director and Dean to manage camper issues or behaviors
    - Understanding how to implement TBRI methods for resolving conflicts and camper issues
    - Having fun with their campers! This position requires lots of energy as one of the main roles is to play!

  • Kitchen Staff: FILLED for 2025

    Our kitchen staff works tirelessly to provide healthy and delicious meals and snacks for our campers and staff three times a day. The menu is planned by our Kitchen Coordinator and the entire ktichen staff works hard to bring it all to fruition. The kitchen staff is responsible for all meals and also special event foods (birthday party, evening snacks, desserts for counselors, special occasion meals for staff, etc.) This job does not have as much face-time with campers, but is an extremely important part of camp. Every year our campers tell us how amazing our food was. Food insecurities are a reality for many of our kids and so the reliable meals are not to be taken for granted. We love our kitchen crew!

  • Activity Coordinator: FILLED for 2025

    The Activity Coordinator has many assistants available the week of camp. The Coordinator has these primary responsibilities:

    - Planning creative activities that promote the process (not the product), and some that reinforce the camp theme.
    - Selecting age-appropriate activities that allow for maximum camper success.
    - Gathering activity supplies while staying within the available budget.
    - Having centers ready when campers arrive.
    - With the help of assistants, setting up, taking down and storing all supplies for centers.

  • Camp Nurse: FILLED for 2025

    Camp Nurses are responsible for the health and safety of campers and staff. Their responsibilities include:

    - Collecting medication and screening campers for illness during Monday registration.
    - Ensuring camper health and insurance documentation is in order.
    - Administering daily medications to all campers and staff.
    - Responding in emergency health situations.
    - Administering first aid when required.

  • Coach: FILLED for 2025

    The Coach is responsible for providing physical activities for the campers. Responsibilities include:

    - Planning an organized game each day.
    - Developing athletic activities for campers where teamwork is required and competition is minimized.
    - Having equipment and games ready when campers arrive each day.

  • Dean of Men: FILLED for 2025

    Experienced male counselor who manages the male counselors. Works with the Director in the selection of counselors. Should be a strong believer comfortable with gospel-centered conversations. Responsibilities include:

    - Working with the Director to match counselors and campers
    - Working with first-year counselors to ensure they are prepared for camp
    - Training counselors
    - Understanding how to implement TBRI methods for resolving conflicts and camper issues
    - Promoting camp morale
    - Working to keep counselors and campers on time for each event
    - Praying for counselors
    - Supporting counselors with camp needs

  • Dean of Women: FILLED for 2025

    Experienced female counselor who manages the female counselors. Works with the Director in the selection of counselors. Should be a strong believer comfortable with gospel-centered conversations. Responsibilities include:

    - Working with the Director to match counselors and campers
    - Working with first-year counselors to ensure they are prepared for camp
    - Training counselors
    - Understanding how to implement TBRI methods for resolving conflicts and camper issues
    - Promoting camp morale
    - Working to keep counselors and campers on time for each event
    - Praying for counselors
    - Supporting counselors with camp needs

  • Grandparents: FILLED for 2025

    These are typically two senior adults who serve as grandparents for the campers all week. Responsibilities include:

    - Giving lots of hugs, high-fives, and smiles throughout the week.
    - Story time
    - Obtaining and wrapping gifts and organizing the camper Birthday Party.
    - Maintaining a presence at all events and activity times to interact with campers.
    - Providing Counselor support as needed.
    - Assisting in the logistics of serving meals.

  • Photographer/Videographer: FILLED for 2025

    Memories of the camp are captured by a Photographer who uses photos and videos to document the week. They are responsible for:

    - Taking candid and posed photographs throughout the week.
    - Printing and assembling photographs into a custom photo album for each camper.
    - Making videos of camp activity for viewing each day and providing equipment for showing videos.
    - Traveling as needed to order and pickup printed photos.

  • Child Placement Coordinator: FILLED for 2025

    Must have professional experience and potentially, credentials that meet the licensing requirements of North Carolina. These individuals hold the following responsibilities:

    - Help the Director in the recruiting and selection of campers.
    - Receive and process all camper applications.
    - During camp, act as a liaison to a child’s caregiver or social services.
    - Represent RFK to social services along with the Director.

  • Lifeguard: FILLED for 2025

    Must be a certified and licensed lifeguard with current CPR certification. Responsibilities include:

    - Maintaining pool safety for all staff and campers.
    - Assisting non-swimming campers with lessons and guidance as desired.
    - Staying vigiliant during swim time.
    - Maintaining the pool facillity, all swim aids, and the pool deck.

  • Area Coordinators (Fishing, Woodworking, Drama, Music): FILLED for 2025

    Coordinators of our various activity areas should be highly skilled professionals in their area of expertise. They should be capable of teaching or performing their craft along side a group of assistants.

Send a Child to Camp

Royal Family KIDS was created for elementary aged children in foster care. Our program, our camp activities, and our services reflect the needs of children ages 6 - 11. All children at our camp have experienced some form of relational trauma through abuse, neglect, abandonment, or trafficking. Each RFK staff member undergoes annual training to be prepared to adapt to sensitive camper needs throughout the week. 


One of our favorite things to see at camp is a pair of siblings reunited. Often biological siblings are separated while in foster care. Camp is a place for reunion and happy memories to be made together. 


At Camp #289, like all RFK camps, we have a limited number of camper spots. Should you apply and not be granted a spot, our Child Placement Coordinator will work with other local camps to try and provide a spot for your child in another camp location. 


Wondering if a child is eligible for Royal Family KIDS camp? See these basic eligibility requirements...

  • Ages 6 - 11,
  • Under the direct custody of social services the first year applying (If a child is later returned to the biological home or adopted, that child is still eligible for camp as a returning camper in future years.), and
  • Completion and submission of a camper application.


Note: While the camp is free and no cost to our campers or their foster families, a caregiver is responsible for providing transportation to and from the camp registration area on Monday and Friday mornings of camp week. 

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