Camp 2026
June 22 Through June 26
RFKC empowers abused and neglected children with hope, resiliency, self-esteem, and positive memories through unforgettable summer adventures that last a lifetime.
Now Accepting Camper and Volunteer Applications for 2026 Summer Camp!
What Is RFKC?
Royal Family KIDS Camp is a one-week summer camp designed for abused, neglected, and at-risk children from ages six to twelve. The camp is part of a growing organization of camps nationwide... For The Children.
Royal Family KIDS Camp is focused on the children's successes while recognizing the needs of abused, neglected, and at-risk children. Camp activities are non-competitive, non-threatening, and fun, which builds trust, self-esteem, and self-worth.
About RFKC
The camp curriculum and activities are interwoven through the Trust-Based Relational Intervention modality to ensure campers have positive life-changing experiences throughout the week of camp. Camp activities provide the campers with lots of individual attention in a safe, structured environment. They also offer a variety of fun and educational activities, such as... Activity Centers Bible Stories Fishing Games Hiking Horse Therapy Special Events Sports Swimming Campers experience success as they build healthy connections with other campers while receiving positive attention from counselors and staff. Additionally, campers build trust and self-esteem through experiencing the excitement of completing projects and successfully participating in sports, which create positive memories that last a lifetime.
Trust-Building Activities
RFKC Foundation Royal Family KIDS Camp is one ministry under For The Children (FTC) and aligns with FTC’s Purpose, Mission, and Vision Statements. RFKC Purpose We are motivated by Christ’s example to share a common goal of caring for those Jesus referred to as “the least of these” (Matthew 25:40). RFKC Mission To mobilize the local Church to create life-changing moments for children who have experienced relational trauma. RFKC Vision For every child to experience unconditional love, hope, and safety.
RFKC Foundation
Meet the Volunteers
Royal Family KIDS Camp staff, including counselors, serve entirely as dedicated volunteers who have completed thorough screening, vetting, and specialized training to care for abused, neglected, and at-risk children. The safety of each camper is a top priority, and a strict two-adults-to-one-camper ratio is carefully maintained in full compliance with RFKC policies and procedures. This intentional structure helps create a secure, supportive environment for campers, counselors, and staff alike. Beyond safety, RFKC staff strive to model a loving and wholesome family atmosphere—often providing experiences many campers have never known. The Royal Family KIDS Camp team includes compassionate individuals who serve in many meaningful roles: Counselors walk alongside campers throughout the week, guiding them through a fun, structured, and encouraging camp experience. A caring grandma and grandpa figure share stories, offer wisdom, and listen with open hearts. A dedicated camp nurse oversees the health and well-being of every camper. A creative camp drama team brings each camp theme to life through skits, reminding campers that they are worthy, loved, and deeply important. Activity center staff encourage creativity, assist with projects, and celebrate each camper’s successes—big and small. Together, these volunteers create a safe, joyful, and nurturing environment where children can simply be kids and experience the love they deserve.
Meet the Leadership
Royal Family KIDS Camp Grove, OK is led by Camp Director Kelli Johnson, a woman whose life reflects a deep and abiding love for children. A devoted mother of three and proud grandmother to nine wonderful grandchildren, Kelli has touched the lives of generations. She has poured her heart into loving, supporting, and gently reaching children who are often the hardest to love, faithfully reminding them that they are valued, deeply loved, and cherished as children of God. Through her leadership, Kelli has inspired countless RFKC volunteers, broken down barriers, and fought tirelessly on behalf of abused, neglected, and at-risk children. Her dedication to the camp and its campers remains unwavering, and in all she does, she humbly gives the glory to God. Serving alongside her is Will Johnson, co-founder and co-director of Royal Family KIDS Camp Grove, OK, and a cornerstone of the camp since its earliest days. Will’s passion for reaching children in need began long before the camp was established in Delaware County. It took root in his home state of California, where his family first sensed God’s call to carry this ministry wherever He would lead. For more than twenty years, Will has faithfully stepped into every challenge with steadfast commitment, always willing to do whatever God asks for the sake of the children. His mission remains clear and unwavering: to serve abused, neglected, and at-risk children with compassion, faithfulness, and love. Shelley Jobe serves as the Royal Family KIDS Camp co-director and nurse, and she is an integral part of every aspect of camp life. From training and equipping volunteers, to developing and overseeing the camp health care plan, Shelley faithfully manages the medical needs of each camper with skill, compassion, and diligence. She also provides vital IT support during camp and offers steady, behind-the-scenes assistance to fellow directors whenever it is needed. Shelley has given countless hours to better serve abused, neglected, and at-risk children, always placing their safety, dignity, and joy at the forefront. Her dedication to RFKC and to each camper reflects a servant’s heart, and she humbly gives all the glory to God for the work He allows her to do.
For Volunteers
Volunteers
Join us as a volunteer and make a difference.
As we prepare for camp, we invite you to prayerfully consider serving as a volunteer this year. Royal Family KIDS Camp is only possible because of the faithful hearts willing to step in and serve, and every volunteer plays a vital role in creating a safe, loving, and supportive environment. Your unique gifts, talents, and willingness to care can make a lasting difference in the lives of abused, neglected, and at-risk children. Through your service, you have the opportunity to bring hope, stability, and the love of Christ to children who need it most.
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Support
Royal Family KIDS Camp would not be possible without the generous support of those who believe in its mission. While not everyone is able to volunteer in person, financial support plays an equally vital role in making camp a reality. Your giving helps create life-changing moments for abused, neglected, and at-risk children right here in the community where you live. Each gift provides safety, joy, healing, and the opportunity for children to experience love and hope in tangible ways. Please prayerfully consider giving to RFKC and helping make moments matter—moments that can change a child’s life in positive ways that last a lifetime.