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• What is the cost?
• Do I need to rent a car?
• How long is the training?
• How much classroom time is there?
• Do we have hands-on experience with the campers?
• How many, or few, people need to attend from my church?
• Do we find our own camping site?
• How do we raise the money to fund the camp?
• Where do we get the kids that will attend camp?
• How many kids do we start with our first year?
• How many staff will we need in ratio to the kids?

What is the cost? Top

The basic tuition cost is approximately $400 per person, plus airfare to the training site. Tuition for the Geneva, Il site is slightly higher. Most locations will require one night's hotel stay prior to the remaining week of training at camp.

Do I need to rent a car? Top

Transportation is provided by RFKC at all sites except the Geneva, Il and Winchester, VA site. These are "drive to" locations.

How long is the training? Top

The training officially begins with the Saturday evening Welcome Reception and Orientation, and ends with the Friday Welcome Home Dinner, concluding at approximately 6:00 pm.

How much classroom time is there? Top

Sunday afternoon is devoted to specific child abuse training for approximately 4 hours. Monday - Thursday, 8 am – 4 pm classroom time, with break times and lunch. Camp observation times are interspersed throughout the day and evening. There is 36 hours of classroom time and 12-15 hours of observation.

Do we have hands-on experience with the campers? Top

No, however, you are given the opportunity to observe counselors and staff interacting with the campers as they participate in activities, chapel times and meal time.

How many, or few, people need to attend from my church? Top

For optimal success to launch a camp the following year, a group of 3-5 is recommended. At the very least two people must attend from a church.

Do we find our own camping site? Top

Yes, but AFTER going through training, where you will learn about site selection.

How do we raise the money to fund the camp? Top

That will be detailed specifically in the materials provided in Training.

Where do we get the kids that will attend camp? Top

From your county's Social Services. That process is also thoroughly reviewed in Training, including a video provided for each camp.

How many kids do we start with our first year? Top

It is recommended that you start with 30 children.

How many staff will we need in ratio to the kids? Top

You will need a ratio of one counselor for every two children. You will also need approximately 16 extra support staff to facilitate a well run camp.