The camp is for children in foster care and, for the safety of the children who often come from broken homes, we do not publish the camp location.  Our camp is in central North Carolina and has cabins, cafeteria, meeting areas, and facilties for fishing, swimming, and other fun outdoor activities.

Because we have one counselor for every two children, we have a higher cost than a non-residential camps.  The cost per child is approximately $800, which covers the cost of the camp, food, transportation, insurance, activity supplies.

Yes. RFKC is an overnight camping experience where campers can relax and enjoy the camp from Monday through Friday without interuption.

Counselors fulfill one of the most important functions at the camp. Most campers need responsible, caring adults who can serve as positive influences. During the week of camp, each Counselor is assigned two campers who they treat as their own kids. There job is to lovingly care for and have fun with them all week, just like an older brother or sister might do.

Yes.  All of our counselors and full-time staff  receive 12 hours of training the first year and 8 hours of training every year after that.  The training is designed for staff working with foster children. Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) principles, developed by Karen Purvis at Texas Christian University, are a part of the training provided to Counselors.

Most financial gifts to RFK are tax deductible. You will receive a donation receipt from North Haven Ministries, Inc., an IRS 501(c )(3) non-profit charitable corporation registered in Raleigh, North Carolina.