Royal Family Kids' Camps

Royal Family Kids' Camps

Royal Family Kids' Camps (RFKC) is a network of camps for abused children founded in 1985 by Wayne and Diane Tesch. [cite news |first= |last= |title=Cruise In Around the Cross for Kids slated Sunday |url=http://www.marionstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080704/NEWS01/807040314/1002 |publisher=The Marion Star |date=2008-07-04 |accessdate=2008-07-09 ] This ministry offers training and resources for local churches to sponsor a five-day summer camp for the children in foster care, ages 7 – 11. [cite news |first=Kaniqua |last=Daniel |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Camp helps heal wounds |url=http://www.theoaklandpress.com/stories/073105/loc_20050731007.shtml |publisher=The Oakland Press |date=2005-07-31 |accessdate=2008-07-09 ]

In addition to the structured schedule, the camp maintains a ratio of one volunteer counselor for every two children. [cite news |first=Eric |last=Freeman |title=Positives the focus of Royal Family camps |url=http://www.columbustelegram.com/articles/2008/07/01/news/local/topnews/doc486a502d95fee659165366.txt |publisher=Columbus Telegram |date=2008-07-01 |accessdate=2008-07-09 ] Adult role models encourage positive experiences through a plethora of activities, including swimming, fishing, boating, jewelry-making and woodworking. The highlight of the summer camp is the giant birthday party with cake and gifts for all campers.cite news |first=Rena |last=Fulka |title=Soothing the pain of abuse |url=http://www.southtownstar.com/lifestyles/fulka/1038629,070608keepingfaith.article |publisher=SouthtownStar |date=2008-07-06 |accessdate=2008-07-09 ] The group operates 159 camps in the United States and around the world, and has about 6000 adult volunteers.

References

External links

* [http://www.rfkc.org/ Official website]


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