Make an impact: Serve

Camp 2025

July 13 to July 18

Knoxville’s first-ever Royal Family KIDS Camp is happening July 13–18, 2025!

Join us for this one-week local mission to share God’s love with Knoxville’s foster youth. Whether you mentor a child, lead activities, or serve behind the scenes, your time will make a lasting impact.

Important Volunteer Information

  • Volunteer Requirements & Application

    Applications for full-time volunteers must be submitted by May 31, 2025.

    All Full-Time Camp Volunteers must complete:

    1. Volunteer Application

    2. Panel interview (Must be completed by June 21)

    3. Background Check

    4. 12 Hours of Training (see dates below)

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  • Volunteer Interest Meetings

    Join us for an upcoming interest meeting at Shoreline Church to learn more about camp and how you can get involved.

    Location: Shoreline Church | 9635 Westland Dr. Knoxville, TN 37922

    Sunday, May 18 at 12:15-1:15pm (Room 201) Lunch Provided for Registrants

    Monday, May 19 at 7-8pm (Room 201)

    At this meeting, we will share what Royal Family KIDS Camp is all about and what’s involved in becoming part of this local mission to serve Knoxville’s foster youth.

    Attending an Interest Meeting is not required to serve.

  • Volunteer Training Sessions

    At-Your-Pace Online Training (4 hours) must be completed by June 27, 2025

    Mandatory in-person training session: Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 9am to 3pm

    On-Site Camp Training: Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 2pm - 4pm

  • Teen Help Volunteers

    Teenagers (16-17yo) who have demonstrated maturity, responsibility, and experience working with children are encouraged to serve. Although positions are limited, you will be a valuable asset in helping the camp environment by supporting Camp Counselors and Staff.

    Completion Certificate of 120 Service Hours will be awarded to Teen Help Volunteers at the end of camp.

    All Full-Time Teen Help must complete:

    1. SUBMIT TEEN APPLICATION

    2. Panel Interview

    3. Complete 12 Hours of Training (see above)

Submit Adult Volunteer Application

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Camp Counselors

    As a camp counselor, you are the heartbeat of Royal Family Kids Camp, serving as a dedicated mentor to two campers throughout the week. Your role is vital, as you embody the hands and feet of Jesus, meeting each child’s needs during camp.

    You’ll be responsible for having fun with your campers, keeping track of them, ensuring their well-being, and fostering trust through your time and care. As relationships grow, you may have the opportunity to lead devotionals, pray with your campers, and answer their questions about God.

    This role is open to adults (18+) of all ages, and men are especially needed to provide positive role models for our campers. If you have a heart for serving children, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

    We need at least 16 Counselors.

  • Camp Support Staff

    Support staff play a vital role in ensuring camp runs smoothly and successfully. Whether it’s setting up or leading activity and craft stations, performing in the Bible lesson skit, capturing memories as the Camp Photographer, or serving as the Camp Grandpa or Grandma, there are countless ways to get involved and make a difference.

    Each role contributes to the life-changing moments these children will experience at camp.

    Explore the Leadership Positions below to see if your unique skills and experiences align with one of these roles. If not, rest assured—God has a place and purpose specifically for you at camp.

    These opportunities are open to adults of all ages, and there may also be support positions available for responsible teenagers ages 16 and 17.

Open Leadership Positions

  • Curriculum Coordinator / Bible Teacher

    As the Curriculum Coordinator, you’ll have the unique opportunity to plant seeds of hope and faith, guiding foster children to experience God’s love throughout the week. If you are a current or former educator, Sunday school teacher, ministry leader, or simply have a heart for sharing Christ with young hearts, you could be exactly who we need!

  • Activities Coordinator

    We’re seeking a dedicated individual with a heart for planning engaging and process-focused activities for our campers. As Activity Center Coordinator, you’ll design 20–25 creative activities that emphasize “process not product.” From organizing craft projects and stocking books for the reading area to setting up puzzles and games, you’ll play a key role in creating a lively, enriching environment for these foster children. Your efforts will help keep campers entertained, engaged, and uplifted throughout their camp experience.

  • Drama Coordinator

    God is calling a theater artist to step into this exciting opportunity to use their gift to serve the least of these. As Drama Coordinator, you’ll bring Bible lessons and puppet skits to life, capturing the attention of foster children with engaging stories of God’s love. You’ll receive the curriculum in advance, assist with set design, and lead a dedicated team of volunteers in bringing these dynamic skits to the stage.

  • Music / Worship Coordinator

    If God has blessed you with musical talent, this is your chance to use it to make a lasting impact at camp. As Music/Worship Coordinator, you’ll lead worship throughout the week, guiding both foster children and volunteers in singing praises. You’ll receive the camp music in advance to prepare, teach songs to counselors and staff, and set the tone for an inspiring week. From the best seat in the house, you’ll witness the family of Christ joyfully lifting their voices together.

Additional Staff Support Position

Drama/Worship Team Member

Camp Photographer

Videographer/Sound/Audio/Tech

Camp Coach (Recreation Coordinator)

Activities Support

Registration Support (Part-Time)

Need more info or have questions?

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