Frequently Asked Questions
When is camp?
Royal Family KIDS camp, Salem 2024, will be held from July 15-19, 2024. Staff arrive Sunday 14th to prepare.
Required training for staff is in May. If you have questions, please email us at SalemRFK@gmail.com
How can I donate?
Click the donate button! Thank you for your willingness to contribute financially to the mission of Royal Family KIDS Camp Salem. Your contributions make what we do possible.
You can donate online through our host church, Family Life, by clicking the Donate button. You can also become a Corporate Sponsor or help with fundraising. Alternatively, you can make out a check to Family Life Church with “Royal Family KIDS” in the memo line. Checks can be mailed to 1675 Wallace Road NW, Salem OR 97304. If you have questions, please email us at SalemRFK@gmail.com
I am a foster parent or resource family, how can I send my child to camp?
Your child or children are eligible to attend camp if they are currently experiencing Foster Care or have in the past. Campers are typically age 7-11. Please contact your Case Worker to discuss and complete the application. Camper openings fill quickly, don’t delay. Application deadline is June 15th.
Do I need to have experience working with kids or camp experience to volunteer at RFK?
No! We have volunteers with a wide range of life experience. Do you have a faith in God and have a heart to serve? We would love for you to apply as a volunteer! We have all kinds of ways you can be involved - overnight camp counselor or day-time helper in a specific area (like crafts, or fishing, or birthday decorator etc.) We provide extensive training to ensure that you are well prepared to work with our campers. Not only that, we have staff at camp dedicated to supporting you and helping you work through challenges that come up along the way. Just come with a heart for these children and a teachable spirit! Volunteer applications are reviewed before training in late May. Background checks are required.
Why foster youth? ...you can make a difference
On any given day, there are nearly 424,000 children in foster care in the United States
Up to 80% of children in foster care in America suffer from a mental health issue
In the U.S., 60% of domestic child trafficking victims have a history in the child welfare system
42% of children in foster care experience homelessness by the age of 21
Only 20% of children in foster care will attend college, and only 3% will obtain a bachelor’s degree
Click here to learn more about foster care.