Making Moments Matter for Foster Youth in Abilene
Royal Family KIDS Camp is a life-changing, five-day summer camp designed specifically for children (ages 6-12) who have experienced foster care or relational trauma.
Operated in partnership with local churches and the foster care system, this Christ-centered camp provides a safe, nurturing environment where kids can build trust, develop healthy coping strategies, and simply enjoy being kids.
“The overall effectiveness of Royal Family KIDS Camp that I have experienced is that one week at camp can be as effective as a full year of counseling sessions.”
— Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
The Camper Experience
Every child is paired with a dedicated counselor and a camp buddy to share in a week of unconditional love and intentional fun. Activities include:
Outdoor Adventure: Swimming, rock climbing, trail walking, and team games.
Creative Expression: Arts & crafts, woodworking, music, and drama.
Special Highlights: A camper talent show, water games, and "Everybody’s Birthday"—a massive celebration honoring every child. (shhh….Everybody’s Birthday is a secret parents)
Faith & Hope: Engaging Bible teaching and worship focused on God’s profound love and their unique worth.
Volunteer Opportunities
It takes a village to treat our campers like royalty. We have a place for your unique gifts:
Camp Counselors
The Role: Walk alongside two campers for the entire week, focusing on positive encouragement and making every moment matter.
Requirements: Must be 18+ (ages 15–17 may apply as Counselor Assistants), pass a background check, and complete 12 hours of specialized trauma training.
Support Staff
The Role: Help the camp run safely and smoothly behind the scenes. Positions include Camp Nurse (RN, Paramedic, NP, PA, or MD), Child Specialist (Licensed Social Worker/Counselor), Photography, Arts & Crafts, and our Setup/Teardown Team.
The "Family": Many of our staff members serve as camp Aunts, Uncles, Grandpas, and Grandmas to surround the children with a massive, loving family environment.
Ready to Change a Life?
Next Camp: July 27th to July 31st, 2026
