It’s FUN!
Why we love camp…
Simply put, we care about kids and families and want to make a difference. We are ready to be part of the solution! We offer a respite week for fostering families and we spend time with children who need a positive voice in their lives.
We know that lives are changed by a camp experience where kids receive Royal treatment and undivided attention from volunteers who are trained and excited to build positive relationships.
Together we can combat the effects of family trauma, homelessness, domestic violence, academic failure, addiction, incarceration, poverty and instability which burdens the life journey of these precious kids. For many, a week at camp will actually redirect the trajectory of their lives!
CAMP is a place to discover HOPE and a place to feel LOVED
“The overall effectiveness of Royal Family KIDS camps that I have experienced is that one week at camp can be as effective as one year of counseling sessions.”
Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
Who We Are
Salem RFKC is hosted by Family Life in West Salem and brings together those who share a common concern and compassion for children separated from their parents and homes.
We are moms and dads, teenagers, grandparents, bus drivers, teachers, construction workers, nurses, chefs, pastors, students, - we are a team of willing volunteers - who want to serve others and make a lasting difference in our own backyard.
Royal Family KIDS Camp provides an avenue for members of the community to come together and work side-by-side to bring memorable moments to our campers.
For many of us, it’s the highlight of our year - and the highlight of our lives!
Bob Robison Camp Director
Bob has been the director of Salem RFKC since 2018. He has served at this camp for 17 years. Bob has a background in construction and is currently a teacher.
“I have a heart to serve these kids and our volunteers because I’ve seen lives changed through RFKC. Campers get to experience love, joy and compassion and our volunteers grow when they serve self-lessly. I know my life has changed forever!”
Director Bob loves silliness at camp. Long live the Moose Song!
Leadership Team: Tim & Cara (Deans, Coaches) - Jenny (Dean of Women, Curriculum Coordinator) - Jacob & Abbie (Behavior Support Specialists) - Desirae (Chapel Coordinator) - Julie (Activities Coordinator) - Helen (Child Placement) - Monica (Volunteer Coordinator)
Where We’ve Been
In 2005, the Salem, Oregon Royal Family KIDS camp started by holding its first week-long summer camp for kids in Marion and Polk Counties. Since then, we’ve served close to 564 children! We’ve received many testimonies from foster families sharing the life-changing impact upon their children. It takes around 100 Volunteers per Camp - which means over 1700 volunteers have rallied to participate in RFK Camp one way or another!
What You Can Do….
…You Can Help Make Moments Matter!
If any of this peaks your interest or stirs your heart here are some opportunities for you:
Click Get Involved to learn more about volunteer opportunities within Salem RFKC.
Click Ways to Give to learn about partnering with us as a financial donor or start a fundraising team. $1,000 sends a camper and their counselor to camp.
Click Send a Camper or ask a caseworker if you know of a potential camper (age 7-11) that may want to come to the next summer camp.
Fill in the Contact us form below if you are interested in starting a new Royal Family KIDS Camp in Oregon or you can visit https://www.forthechildren.org/
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
SalemRFK@gmail.com
Phone
(503) 364-0002