Royal Family Kids Camp Day Volunteer!

ROYAL FAMILY KIDS CAMP

RFKC SCOTTSDALE 

JUNE 7-12, 2026

DIRECTOR: RACHEL THOMPSON

(602) 316-4066

RACHEL@AZROYALFAMILY.COM

 

Royal Family Kids Camp is a faith-based camp for foster and group home children ages 7-11 to experience positive memories, gain friendships and mentorship, and experience the love of Jesus.  Camp is 5 days and includes activites such as campfire, lake day, a surprise birthday party for all children, and a talent show! 

Carpooling available for day trip options with dinner served. 

 

Main volunteer opportunities:

Check in: Monday June 8 from 6:30AM to 9:30AM @ Scottsdale Bible Church  

Check out: Friday June 12 from 2:30PM to 4:30PM @ Scottsdale Bible Church

Help to greet caregivers and children as they head to Royal Family Kids Camp or return home!  Helping to check in the kids, check in medications and belongings, load luggage on to the bus, and welcome children and caregivers.

Lake Day help with Fishing: June 9 and/or 10 from 1-4pm in Payson, AZ 

As you can imagine, the more people available, the more kids that can safely learn to fish!  Most of these children have never had opportunity to fish before and experience great joy.  You will have an experienced fisherman to help with actual fishing needs, very beginner experience and a willing heart required. Our main goal is to prevent anyone from getting hurt - wearing sunglasses eye protection, keeping kids spaced apart. An experienced fisherman can help with any actual fishing issues.

Birthday party ALL DAY PAYSON: Wednesday June 10 from 10am to 10pm

This event is a spectacular way to serve!  Each child will attend their surprise "birthday party" thrown for them where they receive a cake/candle to blow out, have a dance party, participate in jumbo bounce houses, and receive a birthday gift.  There are some children who have never had their own birthday party before, and we are a part of making them feel special and loved!

Birthday gift wish list Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/T79WRGQW1ICL?ref_=gr_landing_saved_birthday

Birthday party director: Shalyn Baker (480) 226 - 7825 shalyn.baker@heritagechurchaz.com

Prayer Team - newsletter throughout the year and during camp! 

Please click here if you would like to be added to our monthly email list :) 

 

TAX-CREDIT DONATIONS - HOW WE FUND CAMP!  YOU CAN DONATE UP TO $618 SINGLE OR $1234 MARRIED THAT WILL BE REFUNDED TO YOU WHEN YOU FILE YOUR STATE TAXES.  HELP SEND A CHILD TO CAMP!! 

DONATE: https://azhope.networkforgood.com/projects/74386-rfkc-scottsdale-bible-church

 

 

**volunteers 18+preferred, 16+ minimum

younger volunteers may be allowed only at director discretion 

 

Alternatively, if you'd like to apply for the whole week of camp or know someone who would like to, you can apply here!

New Volunteer Application: https://form.jotform.com/252665465892168

Returning Volunteer Application: https://form.jotform.com/252665960964168

 

You can also help to decorate camp mail and photo album inserts - sign up here!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0949ABAB2CA5F49-62683037-rfkc#/

Sunday 05/17/2026 12:30pm - 2:55pm
Wednesday 5/27/2026 5:30pm to 8pm 

 

Amazon Birthday Party Wish List: 

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/T79WRGQW1ICL?ref_=gr_landing_saved_birthday

 

Recruitment of RFK Camp Part-Time Volunteer

Expectations & Limitations

 

Thank you for volunteering to help with Royal Family Kids Camp (RFKC) Scottsdale.  This is a great opportunity to help some foster children in our community. 

Our full-time volunteers have gone through extensive training and background checks for the safety of the children, and to make sure they can adequately handle the needs of the children all week at camp.  As a part-time volunteer, we want you to know there are a few essential things that you need to be aware of, and that there are some limitations in how you participate because of your part-time status. 

Our goal is for the children to be safe and have a life-changing experience at camp.  Here are some things you need to know:

Most of these children are from Foster homes.  All the children come from backgrounds of abuse, abandonment, or neglect.
They may look like your kids, but their backgrounds are not common and therefore, some of their behaviors may not be common.  They may be anxious, scared, timid, aggressive, outspoken, even use foul language or act out in ways other children would not.

Be extra patient, be kind & smile a lot.  Expect them to have a great time.  They just want to have fun, so be fun.  Treat them like Royalty!
Speak words of encouragement, words of hope and words of affirmation. Do not talk down to them in any way, shape or form.  No sarcasm.  If you see evidence of past abuse or overhear stories of abuse, don’t overreact.

Be very careful how and where you touch them.  Some campers don’t like to be touched due to their abuse.  Others might throw themselves all over you, also because of their abusive background.  Only side hugs are to be used and only after asking their permission.

If you don’t understand what the campers are doing or why, ask another adult.  If you don’t understand some area of your function as a volunteer, please ask.
You may not make any promises to them or share any personal information with them, i.e. last name, address, phone number, email, Facebook, etc.
One of our safety rules states that there can NEVER be only one adult with a child or children.  There must always be TWO adults present.  As a part-time volunteer without a background check and training, you are NOT allowed to be a “Two-Deep” person in these situations.  You can help in groups and in open areas with other adults present, but you are not allowed to be in any secluded area with a camper alone or with only one other additional adult.  Always stay in open areas or make sure there are three adults present.

I have read the above minimum expectations and limitations for part-time volunteers at RFKC Scottsdale and I agree to follow them.